DE102016119517A1 - A steering column module for a vehicle, steering column assembly, vehicle, and method of assembling a steering column assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a steering column module (1) for a vehicle, a steering column assembly and a vehicle with a steering column module (1) and a method for assembling a steering column assembly, wherein the steering column module (1) for attachment to a jacket tube (10) formed a steering column of a vehicle is and with disassembled steering wheel at the steering wheel end of the steering column on the jacket tube (10) can be plugged and on the jacket tube (10) can be clamped. The steering column module (1) has a housing (2) and a clamping sleeve (3), which are telescopically slidable in the axial direction and are formed such that by the axial telescoping of housing (2) and clamping sleeve (3) a radial clamping force generated is, by means of which the steering column module (1) on the jacket tube (10) can be clamped. In this case, the housing (2) has a plurality of circumferentially distributed, extending in the axial direction and at least in the radial direction inwardly resilient pressure elements (4), each on its inner side at least one of the jacket tube (10) andrückbare clamping surface (4i ) and on their outer side in each case at least one guide surface (4a) extending in the axial direction.

Description

The invention relates to a steering column module for a vehicle, wherein the steering column module is designed for attachment to a jacket tube of a steering column of a vehicle and at a steering wheel end of the steering column on the jacket tube can be plugged and clamped to the jacket tube, wherein the steering column module has a housing and a clamping sleeve , wherein the housing and the clamping sleeve are pushed into one another in the axial direction and are formed such that a radial clamping force can be generated by the axial telescoping of housing and clamping sleeve, by means of which the steering column module can be clamped to the jacket tube.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a steering column assembly for a vehicle, wherein the steering column assembly comprises a steering column, a steering column mounted on the steering column module and a steering wheel, wherein the steering column has a jacket tube and a rotatably disposed within the jacket tube with respect to the jacket tube steering shaft, wherein the steering column module on the jacket tube is attached and wherein the steering wheel, based on a functional installation state of the steering column assembly in a vehicle, is attached to a passenger compartment end facing the steering shaft by means of a steering wheel screw and is supported via a thrust bearing in the axial direction of the steering column module.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle with a steering column arrangement as described above and to a method for assembling such a steering column arrangement.

Generic steering column modules or steering column switch modules or switch modules, such as steering column modules are also partially known, are known in principle from the prior art. They are usually arranged in vehicles in the passenger compartment between the steering wheel and instrument panel and are usually used to hold or attach one or more actuators near the steering wheel, in particular for receiving so-called steering column switches. They are usually designed to be attached to a steering column with a steering shaft and a surrounding jacket tube of a vehicle, in particular on the jacket tube of the steering column.

The steering shaft is usually rotatably mounted relative to the jacket tube about a longitudinal axis and usually adapted to be connected to a first, steering gear side end with a steering gear and at a second, steering wheel side, the first end opposite end to be connected to a steering wheel, said the steering wheel can be attached rotatably to the steering shaft usually and can be screwed by means of a centrally arranged in the region of the axis of rotation of the steering shaft and the steering wheel steering screw with the steering shaft.

Generic steering column modules can be pushed or attached in the axial direction to the jacket tube of the steering column in the axial direction or attached to the jacket tube usually for attachment to the steering column with disassembled steering wheel from the steering wheel end. From the prior art a variety of structural designs of steering column modules, in particular for their attachment to a steering column known, for example from the DE 102 59 167 B3 , of the DE 10 2007 060 631 A1 and the DE 10 2013 018 149 A1 ,

In particular, it is known to fasten steering column modules by clamping on the jacket tube, steering column modules, which can be clamped to the jacket tube, usually have a housing and a housing disposed within the mounting sleeve, which is compressible in the radial direction such that they by applying a radial Clamping force can be clamped on the jacket tube. It is known, the housing and the mounting sleeve each conical and form a wedge gear, so that when telescoping housing and mounting sleeve acting in the radial direction clamping force is formed by which the mounting sleeve is clamped to the jacket tube, wherein in many steering column modules nesting of housing and mounting sleeve after attaching the steering wheel to the steering shaft by tightening the steering wheel screw can be effected. Often, the fastening sleeves are made of metal or designed as so-called spring cages and thus relatively expensive.

It is an object of the invention to provide an alternative steering column module, preferably a particularly cost-effective in steering column module, which also can be easily attached to the steering column. In addition, it is an object of the invention to provide a steering column assembly with such a steering column module, a vehicle with a corresponding steering column assembly and a method for assembling a corresponding steering column assembly.

This object is achieved by a steering column module according to the invention, by a steering column arrangement according to the invention, by a vehicle according to the invention and by a method according to the invention in accordance with the respective independent patent claims. advantageous Embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims, the description and the figures and are explained in more detail below.

A steering column module according to the invention is characterized in that the housing has a plurality of, i. at least two, distributed in the circumferential direction, based on a functional attachment state of the steering column module on the casing tube of a steering column, extending in the axial direction and at least in the radial direction inwardly resilient pressure elements each having on its inner side at least one pressable to the jacket tube clamping surface and on its outer side in each case at least one guide surface extending in the axial direction.

Due to the inventive design of the housing with pressure elements for clamping the steering column module by means of the housing on the jacket tube, whereby a part of the clamping forces is absorbed by the housing and no longer solely from the mounting sleeve or the clamping sleeve, the clamping sleeve can be made smaller. In particular, the clamping sleeve can even be made of plastic in some cases, resulting in a significant cost savings potential compared to a metal clamping sleeve.

A housing in the sense of the invention is understood to be the part of the steering column module which is designed to receive or fix one or more actuators and / or to receive one or more electronic modules.

As a clamping sleeve according to the invention, the component of the steering column module is understood, by means of which together with the housing, the clamping of the steering column module on the casing tube of a steering column is effected.

For the purposes of the invention, two components are "telescopically" when the components along an axis translationally relative to each other at least partially, i. a piece far, can be pushed into each other and / or at least a piece can be pulled apart, with the components in question not necessarily both have to move simultaneously, but also pushed by the translational displacement of only one of the two components along the axis or can be pulled apart. That is, in a steering column module according to the invention, the housing and the clamping sleeve can be pushed into each other in the axial direction and / or pulled apart, in which the housing and the clamping sleeve are moved towards each other or away from each other, or in the case of a fixed clamping sleeve, the housing in Direction of the clamping sleeve is moved towards or away from this or in a fixed housing, the clamping sleeve is moved in the direction of the housing or away. Preferably, clamping sleeve and housing can be telescoped into each other.

In an advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the clamping sleeve has on its inside in the circumferential direction distributed more, i. at least two, corresponding to the guide surfaces of the housing arranged and stiff in the radial direction formed contact surfaces. About the contact surfaces of the clamping sleeve, a radial contact pressure force can be applied to the guide surfaces of the pressure elements of the housing, wherein the contact surfaces are preferably as small as possible to produce a large radial clamping force.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the outer guide surfaces of the housing and the inner contact surfaces of the clamping sleeve each form a conical contact surface, i. an inclined to the longitudinal axis of the steering column module as a conical surface contact surface or based on a functional attachment state on the casing tube of the steering column to the axis of rotation of the steering shaft like a conical surface inclined contact surface, between them, so that by the nesting of housing and clamping sleeve by means of the outer guide surfaces on the pressure elements of the housing and the inner contact surfaces of the clamping sleeve acting in the radial direction clamping force can be applied to the radially inwardly resilient pressure elements of the housing and the pressure elements of the housing are consequently pressed with its clamping surface to the casing tube, in particular such that the steering column module can be clamped on the jacket tube. That is, preferably, the pressing elements of the housing can be pressed by means of the clamping sleeve on the casing tube, that the steering column module can be clamped to the jacket tube, to which the pressing elements preferably have on their outer side correspondingly formed wedge surfaces in the form of guide surfaces and the clamping sleeve preferably corresponding, has on its inner side formed as wedge surfaces contact surfaces, by means of which at least a portion of the required for clamping the steering column module on the jacket tube radial clamping force can be generated when telescoping housing and clamping sleeve.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention has the clamping sleeve also a plurality of circumferentially distributed, based on a functional attachment state of the steering column module on the jacket tube of the steering column, extending in the axial direction and at least in the radial direction inwardly resilient pressure elements on each of its inner side at least one pressable to the jacket tube clamping surface have and on their outer side in each case at least one extending in the radial direction guide surface. That is, in a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the steering column module can be clamped both on the housing associated pressing elements as well as provided on the clamping sleeve pressure elements on the jacket tube. In some cases, a single pressing element may be sufficient. That is to say that the clamping sleeve of a steering column module according to the invention can have none, a single or several pressure elements. As a result, the clamping force which is required for clamping the steering column module on the jacket tube can be distributed to the housing and the clamping sleeve, whereby in particular the clamping sleeve is less loaded and can be dimensioned correspondingly smaller. As a result, the clamping sleeve can be made of plastic with a corresponding structural design and does not have to be made of metal, as is the case with many steering column modules known from the prior art. Thus, the clamping sleeve of a steering column module according to the invention can be produced more cheaply and thus a more cost-effective steering column module can be provided. Another advantage is the resulting weight reduction of the steering column module.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the housing of the steering column module distributed on an inner side in the circumferential direction at least one, preferably a plurality of corresponding to the guide surfaces of the clamping sleeve arranged and stiff in the radial direction formed contact surfaces.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention form the outer guide surfaces of the clamping sleeve and the inner contact surfaces of the housing each have a conical contact surface between them, so that by the nesting of housing and clamping sleeve by means of the outer guide surfaces on the pressure elements of the clamping sleeve and the inner pressing surfaces of the housing acting in the radial direction clamping force is applied to the radially inwardly resilient pressure elements of the clamping sleeve and the pressing elements of the clamping sleeve are consequently pressed with its clamping surface to the jacket tube.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention at least one contact surface of the housing and / or at least one contact surface of the clamping sleeve and / or at least one clamping surface of a pressure element of the steering column module is at least partially formed by an inner surface of at least partially in the radial direction inwardly extending projection, preferably by the inner surface of an at least partially in the radial direction inwardly extending web, in particular by the inner surface of at least partially in the radial direction inwardly and at least partially in the axial direction extending web.

Preferably, a radially inwardly facing edge surface of the projection forms the inner surface. Particularly advantageous is a projection in the form of a narrow, extending in the axial direction, elongated web has proven, i. a projection which is designed as a narrow, radially to the middle-facing rib whose inner edge or edge surface forms the contact surface or clamping surface. That Preferably, the steering column module, in particular the housing and / or the clamping sleeve, at least one narrow, elongated, in particular web-shaped, contact surface and / or at least one narrow, elongated, in particular web-shaped, clamping surface.

Preferably, all contact surfaces of the housing and / or all contact surfaces of the clamping sleeve and / or all clamping surfaces of the housing and / or the clamping sleeve are formed by the inner surface of a radially inwardly extending projection and / or web, particularly preferably narrow and elongated. As a result, sufficiently high clamping forces can be generated in a simple manner.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, a width of the projection is at least partially less than or equal to a 4-times wall thickness of a directly adjacent to the projection wall portion in the adjacent region, wherein the width of the projection is preferably less than or equal to 3 times the wall thickness, especially smaller than 2 times the wall thickness.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the width of the projection is 0.5 times to 1.5 times the wall thickness of the immediately adjacent to the projection wall portion in the adjacent region, preferably 0.8 times to 1.2 times the wall thickness, especially 0.9 times up to 1.1 times the wall thickness. This is advantageous for manufacturing reasons, since large wall thickness differences can be avoided.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, a length of the projection in the axial direction is at least twice the wall thickness of a wall section adjacent to the projection in the adjacent area, preferably at least 4 times the wall thickness, in particular at least 8 times the wall thickness. For a firm clamping narrow and elongated Anpress- or clamping surfaces have proven to be advantageous.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the pressing elements of the housing and the pressing elements of the clamping sleeve mesh with one another in a comb-like manner in the circumferential direction. As a result, a particularly space-advantageous embodiment of the steering column module can be achieved.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the steering column module is designed such that after attaching the steering column module on the jacket tube of the steering column and a steering wheel on a steering shaft, the housing and the clamping sleeve by screwing the steering wheel with the steering shaft by means of a steering screw screwed into one another in that the steering column module is clamped to the jacket tube, in particular with a clamping force required for secure attachment of the steering column module to the steering column of a vehicle. It can also be arranged between the housing and the steering wheel, a thrust bearing, via which the steering wheel can be supported rotatably in the axial direction on the housing of the steering column module.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the steering column module, preferably the clamping sleeve and / or the housing, in particular the clamping sleeve, at least one stop element for axial support on the casing tube, in particular for supporting a force acting in the direction of steering gear axial force, based on a functional attachment state the steering column module on the steering column and a functional installation state of the steering column in a vehicle. In this case, the stop element of the steering column module is preferably designed to cooperate with the jacket tube, in particular with a further, arranged on the jacket tube stop element. The geometry of the stop element of the clamping sleeve is preferably formed corresponding to the jacket tube, in particular corresponding to an associated, further, arranged on the jacket tube stop element.

Preferably, the stop element of the steering column module is arranged on the underside or in the region of the underside of the steering column module, in particular on the underside or in the region of the underside of the clamping sleeve.

In the context of the invention, the underside of the steering column module or of the clamping sleeve is the side facing the steering gearbox in a functionally suitable fastening state of the steering column module on a steering column of a vehicle, i. the side facing away from the steering wheel, the steering column module or the clamping sleeve.

At least one stop element of the steering column module or the clamping sleeve is preferably formed by a stop surface extending in the radial direction and at least one further, arranged on the jacket tube stop element by a radially outwardly extending projection with a corresponding corresponding to the stop surface of the steering column module or the clamping sleeve formed, further stop surface.

Preferably, the steering column module is designed such that at least the clamping sleeve, in particular the entire steering column module, when pushed onto the jacket tube in the direction of the steering gear side end of the steering column along the casing tube can be moved axially until at least one stop element of the steering column module at least one further stop element of Casing tube is applied. Preferably, at least one stop element is designed to support the axial forces occurring when the housing and clamping sleeve are pushed into one another.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the housing and the clamping sleeve against each other acting in the axial direction restoring force telescoped, the steering column module preferably has at least one spring element which is supported in particular on the one hand on the housing and on the other hand on the clamping sleeve.

For this purpose, the steering column module preferably has at least one spring element, in particular at least one helical spring as a spring element. Particularly preferably, the steering column module has a plurality of circumferentially distributed spring elements, in particular evenly distributed in the circumferential direction arranged spring elements, wherein preferably all the spring elements are formed by coil springs.

By means of the restoring force generated by the spring elements when telescoping housing and clamping sleeve can be effected by the jacket tube with a corresponding design of the steering column module, in particular with suitable dimensioning of the spring elements and a corresponding structural design of the housing and clamping sleeve, a particularly simple disassembly of the steering column module. If the steering wheel screw is released, the restoring force of the spring elements can push apart the housing and the clamping sleeve, whereby the radial clamping force with which the steering column module was clamped to the jacket tube, can be removed and the clamping of the steering column module can be solved on the jacket tube, so that the steering column module can be removed without great effort from the jacket tube.

Preferably, the housing and / or the clamping sleeve for each provided spring element each have at least one extending in the radial direction support surface, wherein at least one support surface of the clamping sleeve is preferably in the region of the underside of the clamping sleeve and at least one support surface in the housing preferably in the region of the top of the housing, ie on the side facing the steering wheel of the housing.

For an improved guidance of the spring elements when telescoping housing and clamping sleeve or when pushing apart, it may be advantageous if the housing and / or the clamping sleeve for at least one spring element has an axially extending, supporting wall, in particular an axially Direction extending supporting cylinder jacket segment or a supporting cylinder wall, which acts as a guide sleeve.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the steering column module has at least one latching connection, which prevents the housing and clamping sleeve from nesting apart from one another by housing and clamping sleeve. Preferably, the steering column module has a plurality of latching connections distributed in the circumferential direction, in particular a plurality of latching connections arranged uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction. This is particularly advantageous if the steering column module has at least one spring element arranged between housing and clamping sleeve, which generates a restoring force when the housing and clamping sleeve are pushed into one another. By means of the latching connection, the spring elements can be kept correspondingly under bias and the falling apart of the housing and clamping sleeve can be prevented.

The housing and the clamping sleeve and possibly at least one spring element can also be pre-assembled by means of at least one latching connection in a simple manner to an assembly, which is particularly advantageous if the steering column module has at least one corresponding spring element, on the one hand on the housing on the other Clamping sleeve supported and generates a restoring force when telescoping housing and clamping sleeve.

On the structural design of the latching connection can be adjusted in a simple manner, how far the housing and the clamping sleeve are already intertwined or pushed into each other in the assembly prior to assembly.

Preferably, the latching connection has at least one latching hook on the housing and / or the clamping sleeve, which can engage behind a corresponding latching projection on the other component such that a falling apart of housing and clamping sleeve is prevented. It goes without saying that the housing and clamping sleeve must not be completely pushed together in the pre-assembly, otherwise no more sufficient telescoping is possible to clamp the steering column module by means of telescoping of housing and clamping sleeve, acting in the radial direction clamping force on the jacket tube.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the housing and / or the clamping sleeve on an inner peripheral surface at least one extending in the axial direction guide groove, which is preferably formed with at least one corresponding to the guide groove formed on an outer peripheral surface of the jacket tube arranged to cooperate radial projection and in particular to form a rotation, preferably a backlash-free rotation.

Preferably, a plurality of anti-rotation are provided, which are arranged in particular offset from each other. That Preferably, the housing and / or the clamping sleeve a plurality of circumferentially offset from each other arranged guide grooves and the jacket tube preferably has a plurality of, also offset from one another, in particular corresponding to the guide grooves of the steering column module arranged, radial projections.

The guide grooves in the steering column module and the radial projections on the jacket tube are preferably asymmetrical in the circumferential direction offset from one another. As a result, a faulty mounting of the steering column module on the jacket tube can be avoided in a simple manner or, in particular, the assembly of the steering column module in a correct rotational angular position can be ensured.

Preferably, at least one guide groove and at least one associated radial projection in the axial direction of the steering column are each formed oblong. The longer the contact area between the projection and the guide groove in the axial direction, the greater the torques can be absorbed.

For an anti-rotation in the circumferential direction play-free, the guide groove preferably has a rectangular or square groove cross-section and between the groove bottom and the side surfaces of the groove in particular one chamfer, preferably one 45 ° bevel. The associated radial projection on the jacket tube is preferably elongated and also has a rectangular or square cross section, but preferably or bevels between the side surfaces and the top of the projection. Particularly preferably, the height of the projection extending in the radial direction and its width are matched to the geometry of the guide groove, that in a functional state of attachment of the steering column module to the steering column, formed by an upper side of the radial projection and the side surfaces of the projection edges Boss abut the chamfers between the groove base and the side walls of the guide groove. As a result, in a simple manner, despite occurring tolerances, a secure, circumferentially play-free connection between the guide and radial projection can be achieved and thus a secure, circumferentially play-free connection between the steering column module and steering column or casing pipe.

Alternatively, the guide groove may have a trapezoidal cross-section with side surfaces running obliquely in the direction of the groove base, through which line contact between the edges of the projection and the guide groove and thus a connection free of play in the circumferential direction can also be achieved.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the steering column module can be locked after plugging the jacket tube on the jacket tube in a Aufsteckposition, preferably for the steering column module, in particular the housing and / or the clamping sleeve, at least one locking element, which, based on a Aufsteckrichtung the steering column module on the casing tube, in particular behind a locking projection on the casing tube can be latched.

In this case, a position of the steering column module on the jacket tube, in which the steering column module is not yet finally clamped, is referred to as a plug-on position. in which the radial clamping force required for mounting the steering column module on the jacket tube is not yet reached, but in which the steering column module is attached to the jacket tube, in particular the clamping sleeve. This can be prevented in a simple manner, a drop of the steering column module from the steering column in the passenger compartment until the steering column module is clamped to the jacket tube.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention, the housing and / or the clamping sleeve contains plastic or consists thereof. As a result, a particularly cost-effective steering column module can be provided. In addition, a weight-optimized steering column module.

A steering column arrangement according to the invention has a steering column module according to the invention and a vehicle according to the invention has a steering column arrangement according to the invention.

• - Aufstecken von Klemmhülse und Gehäuse des Lenksäulenmoduls auf das Mantelrohr der Lenksäule,
• - ggf. Aufstecken eines Axiallagers auf die Lenksäule,
• - Aufstecken eines Lenkrads auf die Lenkspindel und
• - Verschrauben des Lenkrads mit der Lenkspindel,

wobei durch das Verschrauben des Lenkrads mit der Lenkspindel mittels einer Lenkradschraube das Gehäuse und die Klemmhülse derart ineinandergeschoben werden, dass das Lenksäulenmodul wenigstens über die Andrückelemente im Gehäuse am Mantelrohr festgeklemmt wird.An inventive method for assembling a steering column assembly according to the invention is characterized by the steps:

• - Attaching the clamping sleeve and housing of the steering column module to the jacket tube of the steering column,
• - if necessary attaching a thrust bearing on the steering column,
• - Attaching a steering wheel to the steering shaft and
• Screwing the steering wheel to the steering shaft,

wherein by screwing the steering wheel with the steering spindle by means of a steering wheel screw, the housing and the clamping sleeve are pushed into each other such that the steering column module is clamped at least on the pressing elements in the housing on the jacket tube.

In an advantageous embodiment of a method according to the invention, the clamping sleeve and the housing of the steering column module are assembled prior to attachment to the jacket tube to form an assembly, preferably with at least one spring element therebetween, the clamping sleeve and the housing are in particular pushed into each other and preferably secured against falling apart, in particular by means of at least one latching connection.

In a further advantageous embodiment of a method according to the invention, the housing and / or the clamping sleeve, in particular the entire steering column module, secured after falling on the jacket tube and preferably before clamping on the jacket tube against falling from the jacket tube, in particular by means of at least one latching connection.

The advantageous embodiments presented with reference to an inventive steering column module and their advantages also apply correspondingly to a steering column arrangement according to the invention, to a vehicle according to the invention and to a method according to the invention.

Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the figures and the description of the figures. All features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description and the following features and feature combinations mentioned in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures can be used not only in the respectively indicated combination but also in other combinations or alone, if this is technically possible makes sense.

The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to an advantageous embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings.

• 1 in Explosionsdarstellung ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Lenksäulenmoduls,
• 2a in vergrößerter Darstellung das erfindungsgemäße Lenksäulenmodul aus 1 in einem vormontierten Zustand beim Aufstecken auf ein Mantelrohr einer Lenksäule in einer falschen Montageposition,
• 2b das Lenksäulenmodul aus 2a beim Aufstecken auf das Mantelrohr in der richtigen Montageposition,
• 3 das Lenksäulenmodul aus den 1 bis 2b in vergrößerter Darstellung in Ansicht von unten nach dem Aufstecken des Lenksäulenmoduls auf die Lenkspindel,
• 4 das Lenksäulenmodul aus den 1 bis 3 nach dem Aufstecken auf die Lenksäule und einem Verrasten am Mantelrohr,
• 5a einen Ausschnitt eines Gehäuses des Lenksäulenmoduls aus den 1 bis 4 in einer ersten perspektivischen Darstellung,
• 5b einen Ausschnitt einer Klemmhülse des erfindungsgemäßen Lenksäulenmoduls aus den 1 bis 4 in einer ersten perspektivischen Darstellung,
• 6a das Gehäuse aus 5a in einer zweiten perspektivischen Darstellung,
• 6b die Klemmhülse aus 5b in einer zweiten perspektivischen Darstellung und
• 7 das Lenksäulenmodul aus den 1 bis 4 in einem zu einer Baugruppe vormontierten Zustand in perspektivischer Darstellung.
• 8 die Baugruppe aus 7 in perspektivischer Darstellung mit einem Schnitt quer durch die Klemmhülse knapp unterhalb der Andrückelemente des Gehäuses,
• 9 die Baugruppe aus den 7 und 8 in perspektivischer Darstellung in einem Längsschnitt im Bereich einer Anpressfläche der Klemmhülse und der zugehörigen Führungsfläche des Gehäuses sowie
• 10 einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt aus 8 im Bereich des Andrückelementes des Gehäuses schräg rechts oben.

Show it:

• 1 an exploded view of a first embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention,
• 2a in an enlarged view of the steering column module according to the invention 1 in a preassembled state when plugging onto a jacket tube of a steering column in a wrong mounting position,
• 2 B the steering column module off 2a when fitting onto the jacket pipe in the correct mounting position,
• 3 the steering column module from the 1 to 2 B in an enlarged view in bottom view after attaching the steering column module to the steering shaft,
• 4 the steering column module from the 1 to 3 after attaching to the steering column and latching to the jacket tube,
• 5a a section of a housing of the steering column module from the 1 to 4 in a first perspective view,
• 5b a section of a clamping sleeve of the steering column module according to the invention from the 1 to 4 in a first perspective view,
• 6a the housing off 5a in a second perspective view,
• 6b the clamping sleeve 5b in a second perspective view and
• 7 the steering column module from the 1 to 4 in a pre-assembled to an assembly state in perspective view.
• 8th the module off 7 in a perspective view with a section across the clamping sleeve just below the pressure elements of the housing,
• 9 the assembly from the 7 and 8th in a perspective view in a longitudinal section in the region of a contact surface of the clamping sleeve and the associated guide surface of the housing and
• 10 an enlarged section 8th in the area of the pressure element of the housing diagonally right above.

1 shows a first embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention 1 in exploded view, wherein the steering column module 1 a housing 2 , a clamping sleeve 3 and in this case a total of four, evenly distributed in the circumferential direction and by coil springs 7 formed spring elements 7 having. In addition to these components, an inventive steering column module may have further components, in particular arranged electronic modules and / or actuating elements such as steering column switch or the like.

The steering column module 1 is inventively adapted to a jacket tube 10 (please refer 2a . 2 . 3 and 4 ) of a steering column for a vehicle to be plugged and by clamping on the jacket tube 10 and thus attached to the steering column. According to the invention, the housing 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 designed and can be used to clamp the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 after attaching the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 be pushed into one another in the axial direction, that a radial clamping force is generated, by means of which the steering column module 1 safely on the jacket tube 10 can be clamped.

The steering column module 1 is in particular designed to be concentric with the jacket tube 10 on the jacket pipe 10 to be plugged, so that a longitudinal axis L of the steering column module 1 with a rotation axis one within the casing pipe 10 arranged and rotatable relative to the jacket tube 10 mounted steering spindle 18 coming from the jacket pipe 10 is surrounded, coincides (cf. 3 and 4 ).

At one, based on a functional installation state of the steering column in a vehicle, a passenger compartment facing the end of the steering shaft 18 (please refer 3 ), an unillustrated steering wheel can be plugged and screwed by means of a likewise not shown, aligned with the axis of rotation of the steering shaft steering wheel screw.

The steering column module according to the invention 1 can be plugged from the passenger compartment forth on the steering column, wherein in this invention steering column module 1 in a functional state of attachment of the steering column module 1 on the jacket tube 10 the housing 2 facing the passenger compartment or the steering wheel and a steering wheel end 8th of the steering column module 1 forms and the clamping sleeve 3 a steering gear side end of the steering shaft faces and a steering gear side end 9 of the steering column module 1 forms.

The described steering column module according to the invention 1 can be preassembled to an assembly, leaving the housing 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 not individually and successively on the jacket tube 10 must be plugged, but together, especially together with the coil springs 7 , as a preassembled unit on the jacket pipe 10 can be plugged.

To pre-assemble to a common assembly, the housing 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 with the spring elements 7 interlocked in between and opposite to that of the coil springs 7 generated restoring force pushed together until the housing 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 lock together. The coil springs 7 each support one end on the housing 2 from and with the other end to the clamping sleeve (see 4 ). To guide the spring elements 7 have the clamping sleeve 3 and the case 2 in the area of the support surfaces over which the spring elements 7 each on the housing 2 or the clamping sleeve 3 are supported, each having a cylindrical sleeve-shaped wall.

In this steering column module 1 are both the case 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 made of plastic, in particular in plastic injection molding.

So that the clamping sleeve 3 and the case 2 can be secured against falling apart, the housing 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 locked together. These are on the clamping sleeve 3 in the circumferential direction evenly distributed a total of four locking hooks 6 provided, which in each case behind a non-recognizable projection on the housing 2 can lock and thus falling apart of housing 2 and clamping sleeve 3 prevent.

The preassembled module allows a particularly simple plugging of the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 and thus a particularly simple assembly of a steering column assembly according to the invention.

A steering column arrangement according to the invention has a steering column with a jacket tube 10 and one within the casing tube 10 rotatable relative to the jacket tube 10 arranged steering spindle 18 , one on the casing pipe 10 attached inventive steering column module 1 and a steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel, based on a functional installation state of the steering column assembly in a vehicle, at one of the passenger compartment facing the end of the steering shaft 18 is fastened by means of a steering wheel screw and via a thrust bearing in the axial direction on the steering column module 1 is supported.

To the steering column module 1 against rotation on the jacket pipe 10 the steering column and around the steering column module 1 when plugging on the jacket tube 10 in the circumferential direction on the casing pipe 10 to be able to position properly, the jacket tube 10 on the one hand, a plurality of circumferentially distributed radially outwardly extending, elongated projections 13 on (see 2a . 2 B . 3 and 4 ). Corresponding to the radial projections 13 have both the clamping sleeve 3 as well as the case 2 corresponding guide grooves 16 respectively. 20 on (see 2a . 2 B . 3 . 4 . 5 and 7 ), in which when attaching the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 the radial projections 13 be introduced. Together with the guide grooves 16 in the clamping sleeve 3 or the guide grooves 20 in the case 2 serve the radial projections 13 essentially, in particular due to their extension in the longitudinal direction of the jacket tube 10 to absorb occurring torques and turning the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 to prevent.

In addition to the radial projections 13 are on the jacket pipe 10 further more radial projections 11 arranged (see 2a . 2 B , and 3), although in cooperation with corresponding recesses in the clamping sleeve 3 cause an anti-rotation, but because of their short length with their extending in the radial direction surfaces 12 essentially as stop elements 11 serve. By means of the stop elements 11 and corresponding stop surfaces 15 on the steering column module 1 , where the stop surfaces 15 of the steering column module 1 in the area of the underside of the clamping sleeve 3 are arranged, and also extend in the radial direction to the outside, in an easy way, an axial displacement of the steering column module 1 when attaching the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 and / or when nesting of housing 2 and clamping sleeve 3 while clamping the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 axially limited towards the steering gear and attaching the steering column module 1 in the correct axial position on the casing pipe 10 be ensured.

By an appropriately distributed in the circumferential direction arrangement of the radial projections 11 and 13 on the jacket tube 10 , In particular, an asymmetrical arrangement in the circumferential direction, it can be ensured that the steering column module 1 with the correct angle of rotation position with respect to the jacket tube 10 on the jacket pipe 10 is plugged (see. 2a and 2 B ).

For better understanding, like the radial protrusions 13 with the corresponding guide grooves 16 interact and the radial projections 11 with the clamping sleeve 3 is in 3 a view from below of the steering column module according to the invention 1 shown in a plugged onto the steering column state, in particular, is clearly visible as the radial projections 13 of the jacket tube 10 with the guide grooves 16 interact.

The guide grooves 16 In this case, they have a substantially rectangular cross-section, corresponding to corresponding to the essentially a likewise rectangular cross-section having radial projections 13 of the jacket tube 10 , The guide grooves 16 have between each groove base and the side walls of the groove in each case a not identically shown 45 ° bevel on which the edges of the radial projection 13 of the jacket tube 10 issue. This results in a particularly simple manner a backlash-free in the circumferential direction.

To the steering column module 1 after attaching the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 to secure against falling, especially in a designated mounting position, in this embodiment, a steering column module according to the invention 1 in the case 2 In addition, another latching hook 19 provided (see 7 ), which is adapted to the jacket tube 10 to lock. In this case, the locking hook 19 adapted to, in the axial direction in a recesses 17 between the two radial projections provided for preventing rotation 13 to lock (see 4 ).

For clamping the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 a steering column has the housing 2 According to the invention, a plurality of, in this case eight, substantially uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction, in the axial direction, ie parallel to the longitudinal axis L , extending and at least in the radial direction inwardly resilient pressure elements 4 on, in each case on its inner side at least one of the jacket tube 10 Pressable, narrow, elongated, through an inner surface of a web-shaped projection 21 formed clamping surface 4i (please refer 5a and 6a such as 8th to 10 ) and in each case on its outer side a guide surface extending in the axial direction 4a , The clamping sleeve 3 points at this steering column module 1 also several, namely six, distributed in the circumferential direction, extending in the axial direction pressing elements 5 on, which also each on its inside two to the casing 10 Pressable, narrow, elongated, through an inner surface of a web-shaped projection 21 formed clamping surfaces 5i and on their outer side in each case at least one guide surface extending in the axial direction 5a (please refer 5b and 6b such as 8th to 10 ).

Based on 8th to 10 is the narrow and elongated, in particular web-shaped configuration of the pressure surfaces 3i the clamping sleeve and the clamping surfaces 4i clear. It shows 8th the module off 7 in a perspective view with a section through the clamping sleeve 3 just below the pressure elements 4 of the housing, 9 the assembly from the 7 and 8th in a perspective view in a longitudinal section in the region of a contact surface 3i the clamping sleeve 3 and the associated guide surface 4a of the housing 2 and 10 an enlarged section 8th in the region of the pressure element 4 of the housing 2 diagonally right above.

In the described embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention 1 corresponds to the width s the individual projections 21 ie the webs 21 which the contact surfaces 2i respectively. 3i and the clamping surfaces 4i and 5i of the steering column module 1 form each about the wall thickness w directly to the relevant projection 21 adjacent wall section in the adjacent area, see 10 , Due to the narrow, elongated design of the contact surfaces 3i , large radial clamping forces can be generated. Furthermore, can be avoided with such a structural design large differences in wall thickness, which is advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology.

To the clamping surfaces 4i of the housing 2 to the jacket pipe 10 the steering column to press or press and the housing 2 in this way on the casing pipe 10 clamp and thus the steering column module 1 to attach, has the clamping sleeve 3 distributed on an inner side in the circumferential direction and corresponding to the guide surfaces 4a the pressing elements 4 of the housing 2 correspondingly arranged and formed and rigid in the radial direction formed contact surfaces 3i in each case by an inner surface of inwardly extending webs in the radial direction 21 is formed.

To the clamping surfaces 5i the clamping sleeve 3 also to the jacket pipe 10 Press or press the steering column and the clamping sleeve 3 in this way, also on the jacket tube 10 clamp, the housing has 2 distributed on an inner side in the circumferential direction and corresponding to the guide surfaces 5a the pressing elements 5 the clamping sleeve 3 also suitably arranged and formed and rigid in the radial direction formed contact surfaces 2i which are also formed narrow and elongated and are each formed by an inner surface of a web-shaped projection.

Be the case 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 pushed together, in particular telescopically, or the housing 2 in the clamping sleeve 3 or vice versa, they slide through the bars 21 or projections 21 on an inner side of the clamping sleeve 3 formed contact surfaces 3i on the outer guide surfaces 4a the pressing elements 4 of the housing 2 from. Due to its wedge-shaped configuration, which leads to a conical contact surface, in particular by the wedge-shaped configuration of the guide surfaces 4a and the partially wedge-shaped configuration of the contact surfaces 3i , in particular at its lower end, is when nesting of housing 2 and clamping sleeve 3 generates a radial clamping force which causes the pressing elements 4 with its clamping surface 4i against the jacket pipe 10 can be pressed and thereby clamped to the jacket tube.

The guide surfaces 5a the pressing elements 5 the clamping sleeve 3 as well as the contact surfaces 2i of the housing 2 are also designed such that the contact surface between you is conical, so that by nesting of housing 2 and clamping sleeve 3 Here, too, acting in the radial direction clamping force on the radially inwardly resilient pressure elements 5 the clamping sleeve 3 is applied and the pressing elements 5 the clamping sleeve 3 as a result, with its clamping surface 5i to the jacket pipe 10 be pressed and also on the jacket tube 10 be clamped.

Thus, this embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention 1 in the result of the pressing elements 4 of the housing 2 and additionally via the pressing elements 5 the clamping sleeve 3 on the jacket tube 10 be clamped.

Due to the distribution of clamping forces on pressure elements 4 that the housing 2 are assigned, and on pressing elements 5 that of the clamping sleeve 3 are assigned, the clamping forces occurring between housing 2 and clamping sleeve 3 distributed and load it not completely alone, as in the known from the prior art steering column modules, on the mounting sleeve and the clamping sleeve 3 , This allows the clamping sleeve 3 be dimensioned smaller or can be made of plastic instead of metal, as in this embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention 1 , The housing 2 is also made of plastic.

By a like in this embodiment of a steering column module according to the invention 1 in the circumferential direction comb-like toothed arrangement of the pressing elements 4 . 5 of housing 2 and clamping sleeve 3 can be achieved in terms of the required space for the pressing elements 4.5, a particularly advantageous embodiment, in particular, a plurality of pressure elements 4 . 5 be provided.

As has already been stated at the beginning of the description of the figures, the upper end can be used 8th the steering column or the steering spindle 18 after attaching the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 10 the steering column a steering wheel on the steering shaft 18 attached and screwed with this, the steering spindle 18 for transmitting an applied via the steering wheel steering movement to the steering shaft or for transmitting an applied torque at its upper end a corresponding to the steering wheel toothing has (see 3 ).

The steering column module 1 is further configured such that the steering wheel of a steering column assembly according to the invention via a thrust bearing at the upper end of the steering column module 1 can be supported in the axial direction, in particular on the housing 2 ,

The steering column module 1 is in this case designed such that the housing 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 when or by tightening the steering wheel screw, by means of which the steering wheel fixed to the steering shaft 18 is connected, opposite to the coil springs 7 generated restoring force can be pushed axially into one another such that the clamping of the steering column module 1 on the jacket pipe 18 required radial clamping force for pressing the pressing elements 4 of the housing 2 and the pressing elements 5 the clamping sleeve 3 is produced. This can be provided in a particularly simple manner, a steering column assembly according to the invention, which is a steering column with a jacket tube 10 and one within the casing tube 10 rotatable relative to the casing tube arranged steering spindle 18 , one on the casing pipe 10 fixed steering column module 1 and a steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel relative to a functional installation state of the steering column assembly in a vehicle, at a passenger compartment facing the end of the steering shaft 18 is fastened by means of a steering wheel screw and via a thrust bearing in the axial direction on the steering column module 1 is supported, preferably on the housing 2 the steering column module, in particular at the steering wheel end of the steering column module 1 ,

When the steering wheel cover is released again, the spring elements effect 7 that the case 2 and the clamping sleeve 3 be pushed apart again in the axial direction. As a result, the radial clamping force is reduced and the jamming of the steering column module 1 on the jacket tube 10 dissolves, leaving the steering column module 1 without much effort after releasing the latching hook 19 from the jacket pipe 10 can be removed. The spring elements 7 thus allow easy disassembly of the steering column module or a steering column assembly according to the invention.

Of course, a variety of constructive modifications to the illustrated embodiment possible without departing from the content of the claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

steering column module

2

casing

2i

Contact surface of the housing

3

collet

3i

Contact surface of the clamping sleeve

4

Pressing element of the housing

4a

Guide surface of a pressure element of the housing

4i

Clamping surface of a pressure element of the housing

5

Pressing element of the clamping sleeve

5a

Guide surface of a pressure element of the clamping sleeve

5i

Clamping surface of a pressure element of the clamping sleeve

6

latch hook

7

spring elements

8th

Steering wheel side end of the steering column module

9

Steering gear end of the steering column module

10

casing pipe

11

another stop element on the casing pipe

12

further stop surface on the jacket tube

13

radial projection on the jacket tube

15

Stop surface on the steering column module in the area of the underside of the clamping sleeve

16

guide

70

Recess for latching hooks of the steering column module for latching the steering column module in a plug-on position on the jacket tube

18

steering shaft

19

Latching hook on the steering column module for latching the steering column module in a plug-on position on the jacket tube

20

Guide groove for anti-rotation

21

web

L

Longitudinal axis of the steering column

s

web width

w

wall thickness

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10259167 B3 [0006]
• DE 102007060631 A1 [0006]
• DE 102013018149 A1 [0006]

Claims (23)

Steering column module (1) for a vehicle, wherein the steering column module (1) is designed for attachment to a jacket tube (10) of a steering column of a vehicle and at a steering wheel end of the steering column on the jacket tube (10) can be plugged and clamped on the jacket tube (10) is, wherein the steering column module (1) comprises a housing (2) and a clamping sleeve (3), wherein the housing (2) and the clamping sleeve (3) in the axial direction are pushed into one another and are formed such that by the axial telescoping of Housing (2) and clamping sleeve (3) a radial clamping force can be generated, by means of which the steering column module (1) on the casing tube (10) can be clamped, characterized in that the housing (2) a plurality of circumferentially distributed, based on a functionally appropriate Attachment state of the steering column module (1) on the jacket tube (10) of a steering column, extending in the axial direction and at least in the radial direction inwardly resilient Pressing elements (4) each having on its inner side at least one of the jacket tube (10) andrückbare clamping surface (4i) and on its outer side in each case at least one extending in the axial direction guide surface (4a). Steering column module (1) to Claim 1 , characterized in that the clamping sleeve (3) distributed on its inner side in the circumferential direction a plurality of corresponding to the guide surfaces (4a) of the housing (2) and arranged in the radial direction rigidly formed contact surfaces (3i). Steering column module (1) to Claim 1 and 2 , characterized in that the outer guide surfaces (4a) of the housing (2) and the inner contact surfaces (3i) of the clamping sleeve (3) each form a conical contact surface between them, so that by the telescoping of housing (2) and clamping sleeve (3) by means of the outer guide surfaces (4a) on the pressure elements (4) of the housing (2) and the inner contact surfaces (3i) of the clamping sleeve (3) acting in the radial direction clamping force on the radially inwardly resilient pressure elements (4) of the housing (2) is applied and the pressing elements (4) of the housing (2) are consequently pressed with their clamping surface on the casing tube (10), in particular such that the steering column module (1) on the casing tube (10) can be clamped , Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping sleeve (3) at least one, preferably a plurality of circumferentially distributed, based on a functional attachment state of the steering column module on the jacket tube (10) of the steering column, in the axial direction extending and at least in the radial direction inwardly resilient pressure elements (5) each having on its inner side at least one of the jacket tube (10) andrückbare clamping surface (5i) and on its outer side in each case at least one axially extending guide surface (5a) , Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) distributed on its inner side in the circumferential direction at least one, preferably a plurality, corresponding to the guide surfaces (5a) of the clamping sleeve (3) arranged and rigid in the radial direction having trained contact surfaces (2i). Steering column module (1) to Claim 4 and 5 , characterized in that the outer guide surfaces (5a) of the clamping sleeve (3) and the inner contact surfaces (2i) of the housing each form a conical contact surface between them, so that by the telescoping of housing (2) and clamping sleeve (3) by means of the outer guide surfaces (5a) of the pressing elements (5) of the clamping sleeve (3) and the inner contact surfaces (2i) of the housing (2) acting in the radial direction clamping force on the radially inwardly resilient pressure elements (5) Clamping sleeve (3) is applied and the pressing elements (5) of the clamping sleeve (3) are consequently pressed with their clamping surface on the casing tube (10). Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one contact surface (2i) of the housing (2) and / or at least one contact surface (3i) of the clamping sleeve (3) and / or at least one clamping surface (4i, 5i ) of a pressure element (4, 5) of the steering column module (1) is at least partially formed by an inner surface of an at least partially in the radial direction inwardly extending projection (21), preferably through the inner surface of at least partially in the radial direction inwardly extending web (21), in particular by the inner surface of an at least partially in the radial direction inwardly and at least partially in the axial direction extending web (21). Steering column module (1) to Claim 7 characterized in that a width (s) of the projection (21) is at least partially less than or equal to 4 times the wall thickness (w) of a wall portion immediately adjacent to the projection (21) in the adjacent area, the width (s) of Projection (21) preferably less than or equal to 3 times the wall thickness (w), in particular smaller than 2 times the wall thickness (w). Steering column module (1) to Claim 8 characterized in that the width (s) of the projection (21) is 0.5 to 1.5 times the wall thickness (w) of the wall portion immediately adjacent to the projection (21) in the adjacent area, preferably 0 , 8 times to 1.2 times the wall thickness (w), in particular 0.9 times to 1.1 times the wall thickness (w). Steering column module (1) according to at least one of Claims 7 to 10 characterized in that a length of the projection (21) in the axial direction is at least 2 times the wall thickness (w) of a wall portion immediately adjacent to the projection (21) in the adjacent area, preferably at least 4 times the wall thickness (w ), in particular at least 8 times the wall thickness (w). Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing elements (4) of the housing and the pressing elements (5) of the clamping sleeve (3) intermesh in the circumferential direction in a comb-like manner. Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering column module (1) is designed such that after attaching the steering column module (1) on the jacket tube (10) of the steering column and a steering wheel on a steering shaft, the housing ( 2) and the clamping sleeve (3) by screwing the steering wheel with the steering shaft by means of a steering wheel screw are pushed into one another such that the steering column module (1) is clamped to the jacket tube (10), in particular with a for a secure attachment of the steering column module to the steering column a vehicle required clamping force. Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering column module (1), preferably the clamping sleeve (3) and / or the housing (2), in particular the clamping sleeve (3), at least one stop element (15) Has axial support on the jacket tube (10), in particular for supporting a force acting in the direction of the steering gear axial force, based on a functional attachment state of the steering column module (1) on the steering column. Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) and the clamping sleeve (3) against each other acting in the axial direction of restoring force are pushed into one another, wherein the steering column module (1) for this purpose preferably at least one spring element (7 ), which in particular on the one hand on the housing (2) and on the other hand on the clamping sleeve (3) is supported. Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, in particular according to Claim 14 , characterized in that the steering column module (1) has at least one latching connection, which prevents nesting of the housing (2) and clamping sleeve (3) after nesting of the housing (2) and clamping sleeve (3). Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) and / or the clamping sleeve (3) on an inner peripheral surface at least one extending in the axial direction guide groove (16, 20), which preferably is formed to cooperate with a corresponding to the guide groove, arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the jacket tube radial projection (13) and in particular to form an anti-rotation. Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering column module (1) after plugging onto the jacket tube (10) on the jacket tube (10) can be latched in a Aufsteckposition, preferably the steering column module (1), in particular the housing (2) and / or the clamping sleeve (3), to at least one locking element (19), which is latched relative to a Aufsteckrichtung of the steering column module (1) on the jacket tube (10) on the jacket tube (10), in particular behind one Detent projection (13) on the jacket tube (10). Steering column module (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) and / or the clamping sleeve (3) contains or consists of plastic. Steering column assembly for a vehicle, wherein the steering column assembly comprises a steering column, a steering column mounted on the steering column module (1) and a steering wheel, wherein the steering column a jacket tube (10) and within the jacket tube (10) rotatable relative to the jacket tube (10) arranged steering spindle (18), wherein the steering column module (1) on the jacket tube (10) is fixed and wherein the steering wheel, based on a functional installation state of the steering column assembly in a vehicle, at a passenger compartment facing the end of the steering shaft (18) is fastened by means of a steering wheel screw and is supported via an axial bearing in the axial direction on the steering column module (1), characterized in that the steering column module (1) according to at least one of Claims 1 to 18 is trained. Vehicle with a steering column assembly, characterized in that the steering column assembly according to Claim 19 is trained. Method for assembling a steering column assembly according to Claim 19 with a steering column module (1), which according to at least one of Claims 1 to 18 is formed, characterized by the steps: - Attaching the clamping sleeve (3) and housing (2) of the steering column module (1) on the jacket tube (10) of the steering column, - optionally attaching a thrust bearing on the steering column, - attaching a steering wheel on the Steering spindle (18) and - screwing the steering wheel with the steering shaft (18), wherein by screwing the steering wheel with the steering shaft (18) by means of a steering wheel screw the housing (2) and the clamping sleeve (3) are pushed into each other such that the steering column module ( 1) is clamped at least over the pressing elements (4) in the housing (2) on the jacket tube (10). Method according to Claim 21 , characterized in that the clamping sleeve (3) and the housing (2) of the steering column module (1) are put together before fitting onto the jacket tube (10) to form an assembly, preferably with at least one spring element (7) therebetween, wherein the clamping sleeve ( 3) and the housing (2) are pushed into each other in particular to a Aufsteckposition and preferably secured against falling apart, in particular by means of at least one latching connection. Method according to Claim 22 , characterized in that the housing (2) and / or the clamping sleeve (3), in particular the entire steering column module (1), after plugging onto the jacket tube (10) and preferably before clamping on the jacket tube (10) against falling from Jacket tube (10) is secured, in particular by means of at least one latching connection.

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