EP4054874A1 - Module de colonne de direction doté d'un dispositif de commande pour régler un paramètre de fonctionnement d'un véhicule automobile, et véhicule automobile comprenant ledit module de colonne de direction - Google Patents

Module de colonne de direction doté d'un dispositif de commande pour régler un paramètre de fonctionnement d'un véhicule automobile, et véhicule automobile comprenant ledit module de colonne de direction

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EP4054874A1
EP4054874A1 EP20789893.3A EP20789893A EP4054874A1 EP 4054874 A1 EP4054874 A1 EP 4054874A1 EP 20789893 A EP20789893 A EP 20789893A EP 4054874 A1 EP4054874 A1 EP 4054874A1
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steering column
column module
rotary element
recess
central
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Arne Viohl
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Volkswagen AG
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a steering column module with an operating device for setting an operating parameter of a motor vehicle.
  • the steering column module comprises a static central element which annularly surrounds a steering axis and has a recess, as well as a rotary element which is elongated with a longitudinal axis and has a handle section and a bearing section fixedly connected to the handle section.
  • the invention also relates to a motor vehicle with such a steering column module.
  • a steering column switch In the construction of modern motor vehicles, provision is often made for a fixed part to be arranged between a dashboard and a steering wheel, in which, for example, a steering column switch, an ignition lock and possibly electronic control devices are arranged. These are usually combined as a steering column module to form an integrated assembly.
  • a steering column switch for example, a lever is used which is pivotably mounted and which, when actuated, controls certain functions of the motor vehicle, such as a blinker, windshield wipers or automatic speed control.
  • switches and controls arranged on a lever can be used to set parameters.
  • the present invention is based on the object of providing a steering column module and a motor vehicle of the type mentioned at the beginning, which can be operated particularly safely and which can be constructed particularly easily.
  • the steering column module according to the invention with an operating device for setting an operating parameter of a motor vehicle comprises a static central element which annularly surrounds a steering axis and has a recess. It further comprises a rotary element which is elongated with a longitudinal axis and has a handle section and a bearing section fixedly connected to the handle section. It is characterized in that the bearing section of the rotary element is arranged at least in sections in the recess of the central element and is rotatably supported in the central element about the longitudinal axis.
  • a rotation sensor is set up to detect a rotational position of the rotary element and to generate a control signal for setting the operating parameter as a function of the detected rotational position.
  • the entire steering column switch or the entire rotary element arranged on the central element can be rotated, not just part of it.
  • the operating element can therefore be designed to be particularly easy to grasp and operate, since the user does not have to specifically grab a smaller rotatable section, but only needs to grab it at any point.
  • steering column refers in particular to the fixed part of a mechanical steering system between the dashboard and steering wheel. Steering column switches, for example, can be arranged on this.
  • a “central area” is defined which surrounds the steering axis, which is defined in particular as the longitudinal axis of a steering column of the vehicle. That is, the steering column runs through the central area, which is annular.
  • Ring-shaped is not limited to a circular course, but the central area is essentially designed in such a way that its outer boundary is designed along an essentially circular or oval course. Attachments such as steering column switches or other above elements belong in this sense not to the central area, but are one or more pieces adjoining additional elements of the steering column.
  • a “steering column module” within the meaning of the invention is an assembly or other unit which comprises the essential parts of the steering column, that is to say at least the central element. It can also include attachments, such as a steering column switch or lever. Further elements can be formed in one piece with the central area or, in the case of a multi-piece construction of the steering column module, they can be permanently or detachably connected to the central area.
  • the rotary element is elongated in the invention and is rotatably mounted about its longitudinal axis.
  • the longitudinal axis is an axis along a longitudinal extension of the rotary element, the longitudinal extension in particular being at least twice the extension in another direction perpendicular thereto.
  • the handle section and the bearing section are in particular both arranged and aligned along the longitudinal axis and can merge into one another or directly adjoin one another.
  • the grip portion of the rotary element is designed in such a way that the user can reach and operate it with one hand. It is particularly suitable for gripping by the user and is shaped in such a way that the user can exert a force to rotate the rotary element about the longitudinal axis.
  • the handle section has a flattened area.
  • the bearing section of the rotary element is designed in such a way that it can be mounted in the central element, in particular on a rotary bearing which is fixed relative to the central element and which is designed in a manner known per se.
  • the grip section of the rotary element essentially comprises the entire part of the rotary element that is visible to a user and can possibly be gripped with one hand.
  • the entire part of the rotary element that is visible and accessible to the user can advantageously be operated.
  • the user can also see from a position of the visible part in which rotational position the rotary element is currently located.
  • the storage section which is stored in the central element, designed to be hidden from the user, so that he cannot see or reach this section when operated as intended.
  • the recess of the central element can be formed in various ways. It can include, for example, an opening through which the bearing section extends. It can also be designed in the manner of a blind hole or a recess, in which case an opening is also provided on a side of the central element facing away from the steering axis.
  • the bearing section of the rotary element is arranged at least in sections in the recess, in particular by extending through the opening.
  • the bearing section moves relative to an inner surface of the recess.
  • the rotary element is therefore advantageously mounted such that it moves relative to the central element when actuated by rotation.
  • the rotation of the rotary element is hereby transmitted into the inner area of the central element, where in particular the bearing is arranged and the detection by the rotation sensor takes place.
  • the rotation sensor is arranged in the central element.
  • the rotation sensor is designed in a manner known per se.
  • the rotation sensor is suitable for detecting the rotational position of the rotary element or an element thereof, for example the bearing section. It can, for example, comprise a Hall sensor, by means of which a position of a magnetic element on the rotary element is detected.
  • the rotation sensor can be arranged on the rotary element and comprise an element which rotates relative to the central element when the rotary element rotates. Conversely, the rotation sensor can be arranged fixedly relative to the central element and be designed to detect a rotational change in the position of an element of the rotary element.
  • the recess is formed in a cladding of the central element, the cladding having a further recess in which the rotary element at least is arranged in sections.
  • a section of the rotary element which is arranged in the recess of the central element can advantageously be hidden so that installation can be carried out more easily and, for example, more generous gap dimensions can be provided than in an arrangement that is visible from the outside.
  • the grip section of the rotary element has, adjacent to the recess, a transition area to the bearing section, an edge being formed in the transition area.
  • the edge can, for example, have a right-angled course. This advantageously allows a plane of rotation to be defined between the rotatably movable handle piece and the static central element. Furthermore, an edge of the recess of the central element can be covered by the edge, which in turn allows more generous manufacturing tolerances.
  • the rotary element is mounted in the central element in such a way that the rotary element is held in a neutral position by a restoring force.
  • the position of the rotary element can advantageously be adjusted temporarily around the neutral position, the rotary element returning to a known and easily visible position after an operation.
  • the neutral position is defined by a rotation angle of 0 °.
  • the rotary element is then deflected by a further angle of rotation from the neutral position, in particular by applying a force, and this angle of rotation or its change is detected by the rotation sensor.
  • the rotary element is mounted in the central element in such a way that four pressure points also occur when the rotary element rotates; wherein two pressure points are formed in a first and in a second direction of rotation opposite to the first.
  • the pressure points are defined in particular by certain angles of rotation. A certain force is necessary to bring the rotary element into the rotation angle of the pressure point, and the pressure point can only be exceeded with a greater force is applied.
  • the function of the force to be applied has a local maximum as a function of the angle of rotation at the pressure point.
  • a pressure point can be an end point or a stop of a rotational mobility of the rotary element, so that the rotary element cannot be rotated beyond the pressure point when used as intended.
  • the pressure points are arranged symmetrically about the neutral position, that is, the rotary element can be rotated in opposite directions starting from the neutral position, the same number of pressure points being passed in each direction.
  • three levels can be set for the operating parameter and each of the three levels can be reached directly by deflecting the rotary element from the neutral position if a switchover to a further level takes place when each pressure or stop point is reached.
  • different numbers of pressure points can be provided. For example, two to six pressure points can be provided in addition to the neutral position. Furthermore, an asymmetrical arrangement of the pressure points around the neutral position can be provided.
  • the grip section of the rotary element has an output area for outputting the currently set operating parameter.
  • the user can advantageously directly determine which setting is currently active and a new parameter can easily be set.
  • the output area can be formed in various ways.
  • the output area comprises at least one output element that can be illuminated and indicates the currently set operating parameter. This advantageously enables particularly simple and rapid detection.
  • the output element that can be illuminated can, for example, be backlit, with a transparent surface, for example in the form of a graphic representation, being illuminated by a light source arranged behind it.
  • the illuminable output element can be designed in such a way that the light source in the activated state is not directly visible to a user, but only indirectly visible through the illuminated surface. In particular, it can the translucent surface must be formed in such a way that it is not visible to a viewer when it is switched off (Dar / c-Pane / effect).
  • the illuminable output element can be designed by means of a matrix of light sources, for example as a display surface, or the light source can be directly visible, for example as a luminous point, in order to illuminate a position along a scale.
  • At least one static output element that relates to an adjustable operating parameter is arranged in the output area.
  • the static output element can be designed so that it is permanently visible.
  • it can be designed to be visible without active lighting, for example as a surface in the output area of the rotary element, or it can be permanently illuminated.
  • the static output element can be illuminated with light of a first color and / or intensity if it represents a currently not activated operating parameter, and it can be illuminated with a second color and / or a second intensity if it represents a currently active operating parameter.
  • a static output element is arranged in the output area for each adjustable operating parameter or for each adjustable value of the operating parameter.
  • the user can advantageously permanently record the adjustable parameters and values.
  • the output area can comprise a dynamic display element that displays the currently set operating parameters; this dynamic display element can replace the static display element for the adjustable operating parameter, for example by outputting the dynamic display element instead of the static display element, or it can be output in addition to the static display element.
  • the operating parameter is a drive position of the vehicle.
  • a particularly central operating parameter can advantageously be set in a simple manner.
  • these are gear steps of an automatic transmission of the motor vehicle.
  • Adjustable speed levels can be, for example, reverse gear, forward gear and a neutral position or idling.
  • static output elements are provided for each of the adjustable speed steps.
  • the output area is arranged in particular in such a way that it is visible to a user in a driver's seat of the motor vehicle.
  • the arrangement is formed in such a way that the output area is visible through openings in a steering wheel in the neutral position.
  • a pushbutton switch is arranged on an end of the rotary element facing away from the central element.
  • the pushbutton switch can be designed, for example, as a P button for activating a parking state.
  • emergency braking of the motor vehicle can be triggered by actuating the pushbutton switch. This can lead to a considerable deceleration of the motor vehicle, so that the rotary element is exposed to strong forces.
  • the rotary element is designed and mounted in the central element in such a way that the rotary element has a breaking strength of at least 500 N, preferably at least 800 N. In this way, it can advantageously be avoided that the rotary element does not break off in the event of a strong deceleration.
  • breaking off the rotating element and possibly interrupting the circuit would lead to the braking being released again.
  • the value of the breaking strength relates in particular to a value of a force which is applied to the end of the rotary element facing away from the central element. This means that a break only occurs above a certain threshold value, in particular at least 500 N, preferably at least 800 N.
  • the steering column module also has at least one lever that is rotatably mounted about the steering axis.
  • at least one steering column switch be provided.
  • a direction indicator, a windshield wiper or a driver assistance system can be operated by means of the lever or another switch.
  • the vehicle according to the invention has a steering column module as described above. It thus has the same advantages as the steering column module according to the invention.
  • the steering column module is arranged in particular on the steering column of the vehicle, in particular behind the steering wheel of the vehicle.
  • Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of the steering column module according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of the steering column module according to the invention.
  • the steering column module 1 is arranged in a vehicle (not shown) between a dashboard and a steering wheel. It comprises a central element 2, which surrounds an axis of rotation 4 in the shape of a ring, and a rotary element 3.
  • the rotary element comprises a handle section 5 and a bearing section 6. It is also elongated with a longitudinal axis L which is essentially radial to the steering axis 4 or parallel to a is arranged corresponding radial direction.
  • the handle section therefore protrudes outward from the central element 2 and is arranged to be visible to a user and accessible to his hand.
  • the central element 2 has a recess.
  • the bearing section 6 is arranged at least in sections in the recess of the central element 2.
  • the central element 2 is mounted in the central element 2 so as to be rotatable about its longitudinal axis L.
  • the bearing section 6 thus moves relative to an inner surface of the recess.
  • the longitudinal axis L of the rotary element 3 runs essentially radially to the steering axis 4 or parallel to a radial axis.
  • the recess in the central element 2 comprises an opening in the central element 2 through which the bearing section 6 extends.
  • the recess is designed as a recess in the central element 2, which has an outwardly facing opening and an end surface, wherein in particular bearing elements for supporting the bearing section 6 are arranged on this end surface.
  • Static output elements 9 are arranged on the surface of the rotary element 3 and facing the user. In the exemplary embodiment, this involves graphic characters which are printed on the surface and which are assigned to different gear stages of an automatic transmission of the vehicle.
  • the static output elements 9 are also designed to be individually backlit, that is, light sources arranged in the interior of the handle section 5 can each illuminate a single one of the static output elements 9. In the exemplary embodiment, the static output element 9 that is assigned to the currently activated gear is backlit.
  • a magnetic element 7 is arranged and connected to the bearing section in a rotationally fixed manner.
  • a rotation sensor 8 firmly connected to the central element 2, in the exemplary embodiment with a Hall sensor that detects the position of the magnetic element 7 and in particular detects a change in position of the magnetic element 7 and a resulting change in the magnetic field .
  • a control unit (not shown) generates a control signal for setting the gear position of the automatic transmission.
  • the bearing section of the rotary element 3 is mounted such that a neutral position of the rotary element 3 is defined at a certain angle of rotation. That is, when the rotary element 3 is not subjected to an external force, it is brought into the neutral position by a restoring force.
  • pressure points are defined at certain angles of rotation by the storage. That is, if a force is applied to the rotary element 3 in such a way that it is deflected from the neutral position by rotation, then a higher force must be applied to rotate in the vicinity of the pressure points than outside of the environment.
  • stop points are defined at further angles of rotation, beyond which no further rotation of the rotary element 3 can take place.
  • the bearing is carried out in such a way that, when the rotary element 3 is deflected from the neutral position in a first direction, first a first pressure point and then a first stop point reached. Likewise, when deflected in a second, opposite direction, first a second pressure point and then a second stop point is reached.
  • a control signal is generated to change the selected speed level. Starting from the neutral position, two changes in the speed step can therefore be made one after the other, the speed steps being switched through in the order indicated by the static output elements 9. The order of switching is formed depending on the direction of deflection of the rotary element 3. Starting from each of the three speed levels "D / B", "N" and "R", the user can thus reach a different speed level in this or the reverse order.
  • the rotary element 3 is also designed and supported in such a way that it has a breaking strength of at least 500 N, that is, the end protruding from the central element 2 must be subjected to at least 500 N in order to break it off. In a further exemplary embodiment, a breaking strength of at least 800 N is achieved.
  • FIG. 2 a second exemplary embodiment of the steering column module according to the invention is explained. Elements that correspond structurally and / or functionally similar elements to the first exemplary embodiment are provided with the same reference symbols and are not described again in detail.
  • the steering column module 1 also comprises a central element 2 and a rotary element 3 with a grip section 5 and a bearing section 6.
  • the bearing section 6 runs through a recess in the central element and is rotatably supported.
  • a rotating surface 12 is formed between the grip section 5 and the central element 2.
  • the rotating surface 12 is defined here by a gap between the central element 2 and an edge which is formed at right angles at the transition from the handle section 5 to the bearing section 6.
  • a push-button switch 1 is provided at the end of the rotary element 3, which faces away from the central element 2. This is used to operate a parking brake and to trigger emergency braking while the vehicle is moving.
  • a static output element 10 for the parking display is also arranged on the surface of the grip section 5. This is provided with a printed graphic element so that it is permanently visible and is activated when it is activated Parking brake backlit. In the exemplary embodiment, this backlighting takes place with a color that is different from the backlighting of the output elements 9 for the speed step display, in particular red.
  • the steering column module 1 also has two steering column switches 13, 14, which are pivotably mounted relative to the central element 2 in a manner known per se and are used to control a direction indicator and a windshield wiper system.
  • a cladding element is also provided that is arranged around the central element 2.
  • the cladding element likewise has a recess through which the rotary element 3 extends and protrudes into the central element 2.
  • the rotating surface 12 is arranged in such a way that it lies between the central element 2 and the cladding element.
  • the rotating surface 12 can lie outside the cladding element.
  • the rotary element 3 is essentially directly connected to the central element 2 and is not arranged on a static element extending from the central element 2.
  • the section of the rotary element 3 that is visible to a user from the outside and that can be reached with one hand can be rotated in its entirety.

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La présente invention concerne un module de colonne de direction (1) doté d'un dispositif de commande pour régler un paramètre de fonctionnement d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant un élément central statique (2) qui entoure de manière annulaire un axe de direction (4) et présente un évidement et comprenant un élément de rotation (3) qui est conçu pour être allongé avec un axe longitudinal (L) et qui présente une section poignée (5) et une section palier (6) solidarisée à la section poignée (5). Au moins certaines sections de la section palier (6) de l'élément rotatif (3) sont disposées dans l'évidement de l'élément central (2), et la section palier est montée rotative dans l'élément central (2) autour de l'axe longitudinal (L), un capteur de rotation (8) étant conçu pour détecter la position de rotation de l'élément de rotation (3) et générer un signal de commande sur la base de la position de rotation détectée afin d'ajuster le paramètre de fonctionnement. Le véhicule comprend un module de colonne de direction (1) selon l'invention.
EP20789893.3A 2019-11-05 2020-10-05 Module de colonne de direction doté d'un dispositif de commande pour régler un paramètre de fonctionnement d'un véhicule automobile, et véhicule automobile comprenant ledit module de colonne de direction Pending EP4054874A1 (fr)

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