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JP7115389B2
JP7115389B2 JP2019063645A JP2019063645A JP7115389B2 JP 7115389 B2 JP7115389 B2 JP 7115389B2 JP 2019063645 A JP2019063645 A JP 2019063645A JP 2019063645 A JP2019063645 A JP 2019063645A JP 7115389 B2 JP7115389 B2 JP 7115389B2
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本発明は、作動時にリング部を把持する運転者に振動を感知させる振動装置、を配設させてなるステアリングホイールに関する。 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a steering wheel provided with a vibrating device that allows a driver who grips a ring portion to sense vibration when operating the steering wheel.

従来、走行中の車両が走行レーンから逸脱する等したときに、リング部を把持した操舵中の運転者に危険を知らせるように、振動装置の振動モータを作動させてリング部に振動を発生させるステアリングホイールが知られている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。このステアリングホイールでは、振動装置の振動モータを、取付ブラケットに保持させ、取付ブラケットを、1本のねじにより、リング部の芯材の取付座に取り付けて、振動装置をリング部に配設させる構成としており、振動装置の取付時における部品点数が少なく構成されていた。 Conventionally, when the vehicle deviates from the driving lane, the vibration motor of the vibration device is operated to generate vibrations in the ring portion so as to warn the driver who is holding the ring portion and who is steering the vehicle of danger. A steering wheel is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this steering wheel, the vibration motor of the vibrating device is held by the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is attached to the mounting seat of the core member of the ring portion with a single screw, so that the vibrating device is arranged on the ring portion. As such, the number of parts required for mounting the vibrating device is small.

特開2017-7594号公報JP 2017-7594 A

しかし、従来のステアリングホイールでは、ねじをリング部の芯材における取付座に締結する際、ねじが一本であり、取付ブラケットが回転する虞れが生じて、所定位置に、取付ブラケットを固定させ難い。 However, in the conventional steering wheel, when the screw is fastened to the mounting seat on the core material of the ring portion, there is only one screw. hard.

本発明は、上述の課題を解決するものであり、一本のねじにより、振動装置の取付ブラケットを芯材の取付座に取り付ける構成としても、簡便に、取付作業を行えるステアリングホイールを提供することを目的とする。 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide a steering wheel in which mounting work can be performed easily even when the mounting bracket of the vibrating device is mounted on the mounting seat of the core member with a single screw. With the goal.

本発明に係るステアリングホイールは、操舵時に把持するリング部と、該リング部の中央に配設されるボス部と、前記リング部と前記ボス部とを連結するスポーク部と、を備えるとともに、前記リング部、前記ボス部、及び、前記スポーク部とを連結するように配設される芯材と、を備えて構成され、さらに、
前記リング部に振動を発生可能に、振動モータを有した振動装置が、前記芯材に設けられた取付座に取り付けられて構成されるステアリングホイールであって、
前記振動装置が、モータ本体の回転駆動軸に錘を設けた振動モータと、該振動モータを保持して前記芯材の取付座にねじ止めされる取付ブラケットと、を備えて、
前記取付ブラケットが、
前記取付座に対して一本のねじにより固定されて、前記ねじを挿通させる挿通孔を有し、前記取付座に対して、前記挿通孔を貫通して前記芯材の取付孔に締結される前記ねじにより、取り付けられる取付片部と、
前記挿通孔から離れた前記取付片部の端部から屈曲するように延びて、前記振動モータを保持する保持片部と、
を備え、
前記取付座と前記取付ブラケットとが、相互に対応して、
前記取付座へのねじ止め時における前記取付片部の回転を規制する回転規制手段と、
上向きにした前記取付座への前記取付片部の配設時に、前記振動モータを保持した前記保持片部の倒れ込みによる前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がり、を規制する浮き上がり規制手段と、
を配設させていることを特徴とする。
A steering wheel according to the present invention includes a ring portion that is gripped during steering, a boss portion disposed in the center of the ring portion, and spoke portions that connect the ring portion and the boss portion. a ring portion, the boss portion, and a core member arranged to connect the spoke portion;
A steering wheel in which a vibrating device having a vibrating motor is attached to a mounting seat provided on the core member so as to generate vibration in the ring portion,
The vibrating device comprises a vibrating motor in which a weight is provided on a rotation drive shaft of a motor body, and a mounting bracket that holds the vibrating motor and is screwed to a mounting seat of the core member,
The mounting bracket is
It is fixed to the mounting seat with a single screw, has an insertion hole through which the screw is inserted, and is fastened to the mounting hole of the core member through the insertion hole. a mounting piece attached by the screw;
a holding piece portion that bends and extends from an end portion of the mounting piece portion away from the insertion hole to hold the vibration motor;
with
The mounting seat and the mounting bracket correspond to each other,
a rotation restricting means for restricting rotation of the mounting piece portion when it is screwed to the mounting seat;
a lifting restriction means for restricting the mounting piece from rising from the mounting seat due to the tilting of the holding piece holding the vibration motor when the mounting piece is disposed on the mounting seat facing upward;
is arranged.

本発明に係るステアリングホイールでは、振動装置の取付ブラケットの取付片部における挿通孔を、芯材の取付座における取付孔に配置させ、ねじを、挿通孔を経て、取付孔に締結する際、取付座と取付ブラケットとが、相互に対応して、浮き上がり規制手段と回転規制手段とを配設させている。そして、浮き上がり規制手段が、上向きにした取付座への取付片部の配設時における取付片部の取付座からの浮き上がり、すなわち、取付片部の挿通孔における取付座の取付孔からの浮き上がり、を規制することから、挿通孔を経て取付孔に挿入させるねじの挿入作業が容易となる。また、回転規制手段が、取付座へのねじ止め時における取付片部の回転を規制することから、ねじを、挿通孔を経て取付孔に挿入させた後は、単に、ねじを回すだけで、別途、取付ブラケットを強固に保持することなく、ねじを取付孔に締結できて、ねじの締結作業を効率的に行えて、取付ブラケットを取付座に取り付ける作業を、簡便に行える。 In the steering wheel according to the present invention, the insertion hole in the mounting piece portion of the mounting bracket of the vibration device is arranged in the mounting hole in the mounting seat of the core member, and the screw is fastened to the mounting hole through the insertion hole. The seat and the mounting bracket are provided with a lift restricting means and a rotation restricting means corresponding to each other. Then, the lifting restricting means prevents the mounting piece from rising from the mounting seat when the mounting piece is disposed on the mounting seat facing upward, that is, prevents the insertion hole of the mounting piece from rising from the mounting hole of the mounting seat, is restricted, it becomes easy to insert the screw into the mounting hole through the insertion hole. In addition, since the rotation restricting means restricts the rotation of the mounting piece when it is screwed to the mounting seat, after the screw is inserted into the mounting hole through the insertion hole, simply turning the screw The screw can be fastened to the mounting hole without separately holding the mounting bracket firmly, the work of fastening the screw can be efficiently performed, and the work of mounting the mounting bracket to the mounting seat can be easily performed.

したがって、本発明に係るステアリングホイールでは、一本のねじにより、振動装置の取付ブラケットを芯材の取付座に取り付ける構成としても、簡便に、取付作業を行える。 Therefore, in the steering wheel according to the present invention, even if the mounting bracket of the vibration device is mounted to the mounting seat of the core member with a single screw, the mounting work can be performed easily.

そして、本発明に係るステアリングホイールでは、前記回転規制手段が、前記取付座への前記取付片部の配設時に相互に嵌るように組み付けられて、前記取付座と前記取付片部とに対応して配設される組付凹部と組付凸部とから、構成されていてもよい。 Further, in the steering wheel according to the present invention, the rotation restricting means is assembled so as to fit with each other when the mounting piece is arranged on the mounting seat, and corresponds to the mounting seat and the mounting piece. It may be composed of an assembly concave portion and an assembly convex portion that are arranged in parallel with each other.

このような構成では、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際、対応する組付凹部と組付凸部とを単に嵌めるだけの簡単な組付作業だけで、回転規制手段の作用を発揮させることができることから、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際の組付作業を、簡便に行える。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece of the mounting bracket is arranged on the mounting seat, the operation of the rotation restricting means can be achieved by a simple assembling work of simply fitting the corresponding assembling concave portion and assembling convex portion. can be exerted, the assembly work when arranging the mounting piece portion of the mounting bracket on the mounting seat can be easily performed.

この場合、前記回転規制手段の前記組付凹部と前記組付凸部とが、前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がりを規制可能として、前記浮き上がり規制手段と兼用とされていることが望ましい。 In this case, it is desirable that the assembly concave portion and the assembly convex portion of the rotation restricting means are capable of restricting the mounting piece portion from rising from the mounting seat, and are also used as the lifting restricting means. .

このような構成では、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際、対応する組付凹部と組付凸部とを単に嵌めるだけの簡単な組付作業だけで、回転規制手段と浮き上がり規制手段との作用を発揮させることができることから、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際の組付作業を、一層、簡便に行える。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece of the mounting bracket is disposed on the mounting seat, the rotation restricting means and the floating are simply assembled by simply fitting the corresponding mounting concave portion and mounting convex portion. Since the action of the restricting means can be exerted, the assembling work when arranging the mounting piece portion of the mounting bracket on the mounting seat can be performed even more easily.

上記のような構成としては、例えば、前記組付凹部が、前記取付片部に設けられ、前記組付凸部が、前記取付片部に設けられた前記組付凹部に貫通するように、前記取付座に設けられるとともに、貫通した前記組付凹部の周縁を係止して、前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がりを規制する突起部、を備えて構成されていればよい。 As the configuration as described above, for example, the assembly recess is provided in the mounting piece portion, and the assembly protrusion is configured to pass through the assembly recess provided in the mounting piece portion. It is sufficient that the mounting seat is provided with a protrusion that locks the peripheral edge of the penetrating assembly recess to restrict the mounting piece from rising from the mounting seat.

このような構成では、取付片部を取付座に配設する際、取付片部の組付凹部に、取付座の組付凸部を貫通させると、組付凸部の突起部が、組付凹部の周縁を係止できることから、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際、単に、組付凹部に組付凸部を挿入させるだけで、組付作業を、簡便に行える。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece portion is arranged on the mounting seat, the projection portion of the mounting projection portion is inserted into the assembly concave portion of the mounting piece portion. Since the peripheral edge of the concave portion can be locked, when the mounting piece portion of the mounting bracket is arranged on the mounting seat, the mounting work can be easily performed simply by inserting the mounting convex portion into the mounting concave portion.

あるいは、前記組付凸部が、前記取付片部に設けられ、前記組付凹部が、前記取付片部に設けられた前記組付凸部を挿入させるように、前記取付座に設けられるとともに、挿入された前記組付凸部における前記取付片部の浮き上がり方向への傾動時に、前記組付凸部に当接して、前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がりを規制する当接部、を備えて構成されてもよい。 Alternatively, the mounting projection is provided on the mounting piece, and the mounting recess is provided on the mounting seat so as to insert the mounting projection provided on the mounting piece, and an abutting portion that abuts against the assembling convex portion and restricts the mounting piece portion from rising from the mounting seat when the mounting piece portion is tilted in the lifting direction of the inserted assembling convex portion; may be configured with.

このような構成では、取付片部を取付座に配設する際、取付片部の組付凸部を、取付座の組付凹部に挿入させると、組付凹部の当接部が、組付凸部の傾動を規制できることから、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際、単に、組付凸部を組付凹部に挿入させるだけで、組付作業を、簡便に行える。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece is arranged on the mounting seat, when the mounting projection of the mounting piece is inserted into the mounting recess of the mounting seat, the abutting portion of the mounting recess is engaged with the mounting seat. Since the tilting movement of the convex portion can be restricted, when the mounting piece portion of the mounting bracket is arranged on the mounting seat, the mounting work can be easily performed simply by inserting the mounting convex portion into the mounting concave portion.

また、本発明に係るステアリングホイールでは、前記回転規制手段が、ねじ止め時の前記取付片部の側面を規制する規制部を、前記取付座側に配設させて、構成されていてもよい。 Further, in the steering wheel according to the present invention, the rotation restricting means may be configured by arranging a restricting portion for restricting the side surface of the mounting piece during screwing on the mounting seat side.

このような構成では、取付片部を取付座に配設すると、取付片部の側面が、取付座側の規制部に対向することとなり、ねじ止め時、取付片部の側面が取付座側の規制部に当接して、取付片部の回転が規制されることから、円滑に、ねじの締結作業を行うことができる。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece is disposed on the mounting seat, the side surface of the mounting piece faces the restricting portion on the mounting seat side, and when screwed, the side surface of the mounting piece faces the mounting seat side. Since the rotation of the mounting piece portion is restricted by coming into contact with the restricting portion, the screw fastening operation can be performed smoothly.

この場合、前記規制部が、前記取付座の周囲に配設された前記芯材から突出する芯材突起部を設けて、配設されていることが望ましい。 In this case, it is desirable that the restricting portion is provided with a core material protrusion that projects from the core material disposed around the mounting seat.

このような構成では、規制部が、芯材からなる芯材突起部を設けて構成されることから、強度を向上させることができ、ねじ止め時における取付片部の回転規制を、安定して、行うことができる。 In such a configuration, since the restricting portion is configured by providing the core protrusion made of the core material, the strength can be improved, and the rotation restriction of the mounting piece during screwing can be stably restricted. ,It can be carried out.

また、取付片部の回転を規制する規制部を設ける場合、前記規制部が、前記取付片部における前記取付座と反対側の面を規制する係止部を備えて、前記浮き上がり規制手段を構成するように、配設されていることが望ましい。 Further, when a restricting portion that restricts the rotation of the mounting piece portion is provided, the restricting portion includes a locking portion that restricts the surface of the mounting piece portion opposite to the mounting seat, thereby constituting the lift restricting means. It is desirable to be arranged so as to

このような構成では、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際、規制部の係止部によって取付片部を係止させつつ、取付片部の側面を、取付座側の規制部に対向するように、配置させるだけの簡単な組付作業だけで、取付片部の浮き上がりとねじ止め時の取付片部の回転とを規制できて、取付ブラケットの取付片部を取付座に配設する際の組付作業を、簡便に行える。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece of the mounting bracket is arranged on the mounting seat, the mounting piece is locked by the locking portion of the regulating portion, and the side surface of the mounting piece is held by the regulating portion on the side of the mounting seat. It is possible to restrict the lifting of the mounting piece part and the rotation of the mounting piece part when tightening screws by simply assembling it so that the mounting piece part of the mounting bracket is placed on the mounting seat. Assembly work when installing can be easily performed.

また、本発明に係るステアリングホイールでは、前記浮き上がり規制手段が、前記取付片部の前記挿通孔から離れる方向で前記保持片部を越えるように延びて、前記取付片部の浮き上がり方向への傾動時に、前記取付座付近に当接する規制片部、を配設させて構成されてもよい。 Further, in the steering wheel according to the present invention, the lifting restricting means extends beyond the holding piece in a direction away from the insertion hole of the mounting piece so that when the mounting piece is tilted in the lifting direction, , and a restricting piece abutted near the mounting seat.

このような構成では、取付片部を取付座に配設する際、規制片部が取付座付近に当接して、取付片部の挿通孔における取付座の取付孔からの浮き上がりを規制できて、簡単に、ねじを、挿通孔を経て、取付孔に挿入させることができる。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece is arranged on the mounting seat, the restricting piece abuts on the vicinity of the mounting seat, thereby restricting the insertion hole of the mounting piece from rising from the mounting hole of the mounting seat. The screw can be easily inserted into the mounting hole through the insertion hole.

そして、本発明に係るステアリングホイールでは、前記取付座の前記取付孔周縁が、金属製の前記取付ブラケットの前記取付片部に当接させるように、金属製の前記芯材を露出させる構成として、前記取付座側における前記回転規制手段及び前記浮き上がり規制手段の構成部位が、前記芯材を被覆する弾性を有した被覆層を配設させて、構成されていることが望ましい。 In the steering wheel according to the present invention, the metal core is exposed so that the peripheral edge of the mounting hole of the mounting seat abuts against the mounting piece portion of the metal mounting bracket, It is desirable that the portions constituting the rotation restricting means and the lifting restricting means on the side of the mounting seat are configured by arranging an elastic covering layer covering the core material.

このような構成では、ねじ止めして取付片部を取付座に取り付ける際、ねじの締結力が作用する部位を、金属材相互のメタルタッチにより、取付片部を取付座に取り付けることができて、強い締結力により、取付片部を取付座に取り付けることができる。そして、取付座側における回転規制手段や浮き上がり規制手段の構成部位は、弾性被覆層に被覆されており、取付片部を取付座に配設した際、取付座側における回転規制手段や浮き上がり規制手段の構成部位と、対応する金属製の取付ブラケットの部位とが、回転規制手段や浮き上がり規制手段の作用を発揮できる範囲で、若干の隙間を設けて、車両走行時に相互接触しても、異音発生を防止できる。そして逆に、取付座側における回転規制手段や浮き上がり規制手段の構成部位と、対応する金属製の取付ブラケットの部位とを、取付片部の取付座への配設時に強干渉させることなく、余裕の組付寸法として、構成できることから、取付片部を取付座に配設する組付作業を容易に行うことができる。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece is attached to the mounting seat by screwing, the portion where the tightening force of the screw acts can be attached to the mounting seat by metal contact between metal materials. , the attachment piece can be attached to the attachment seat by a strong fastening force. The parts constituting the rotation restricting means and the lifting restricting means on the mounting seat side are covered with the elastic coating layer, and when the mounting piece portion is arranged on the mounting seat, the rotation restricting means and the lifting restricting means on the mounting seat side are covered. A slight gap is provided between the constituent part of and the corresponding metal mounting bracket part to the extent that the action of the rotation restricting means and lifting restricting means can be exhibited. You can prevent it from happening. Conversely, when the mounting piece is mounted on the mounting seat, there is no strong interference between the component parts of the rotation restricting means and the lifting restricting means on the mounting seat side and the corresponding parts of the metal mounting bracket. , the mounting work for arranging the mounting piece portion on the mounting seat can be easily performed.

前記振動装置を取り付ける前記取付座は、前記芯材における前記リング部の部位、あるいは、前記スポーク部の部位に、設けることができる。 The mounting seat for mounting the vibrating device can be provided at the ring portion portion or the spoke portion portion of the core member.

そして、取付座をリング部の芯材の部位に設ける場合には、運転者の把持するリング部自体に振動モータを配設することができて、作動時の振動装置の振動を運転者に感知させ易い。但し、リング部の芯材の部位に取付座を設ける場合には、振動装置が嵩張ることから、配設スペースが必要となり、リング部付近の厚さ寸法、特に、リング面からの厚さ寸法が大きくなってしまい、リング部付近の外観低下を招き易い。この点を考慮しつつ、取付座をリング部の芯材の部位に設けようとすれば、芯材に凹部を設けつつ取付座を配設することとなるが、リング部の芯材の強度低下を招かないように、取付座用の凹部を設ける必要が生じて、手間がかかる。これに対し、取付座をスポーク部の芯材の部位に設ける場合には、配設スペースを考慮したり、強度低下に影響のある凹部を芯材に設ける構成を採用せずに済み、容易に、取付座を配設できる。 When the mounting seat is provided on the core of the ring portion, the vibration motor can be arranged on the ring portion itself held by the driver, and the vibration of the vibration device during operation can be sensed by the driver. easy to let However, if a mounting seat is provided at the core part of the ring, the vibrating device will be bulky, so installation space will be required. As a result, the appearance of the vicinity of the ring portion is likely to be deteriorated. Considering this point, if it is attempted to provide the mounting seat at the portion of the core material of the ring portion, the mounting seat will be arranged while providing the recessed portion in the core material, but the strength of the core material of the ring portion will decrease. In order not to invite the occurrence of a crack, it is necessary to provide a recess for the mounting seat, which is troublesome. On the other hand, when the mounting seat is provided in the core part of the spoke, there is no need to consider the installation space or to provide a concave portion in the core material that affects the strength reduction. , mounting seats can be provided.

本発明に係る第1実施形態のステアリングホイールの概略平面図である。1 is a schematic plan view of a steering wheel according to a first embodiment of the invention; FIG. 第1実施形態のステアリングホイールの芯材を示す概略平面図である。FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing the core material of the steering wheel of the first embodiment; 第1実施形態の振動装置を取り付けた配設部位付近の概略拡大平面図であり、車両搭載状態から裏返した状態の概略拡大平面図である。FIG. 4 is a schematic enlarged plan view of the vicinity of an arrangement portion to which the vibrating device of the first embodiment is attached, and is a schematic enlarged plan view of a state in which the vibration device is turned over from the vehicle-mounted state. 第1実施形態の振動装置の配設部位の概略拡大断面図であり、図3のIV-IV部位に対応する。FIG. 4 is a schematic enlarged cross-sectional view of an arrangement portion of the vibrating device of the first embodiment, corresponding to the IV-IV portion of FIG. 3; 第1実施形態の振動装置の配設部位の概略拡大断面図であり、図3のV-V部位に対応する。FIG. 4 is a schematic enlarged cross-sectional view of an arrangement portion of the vibrating device of the first embodiment, corresponding to the VV portion of FIG. 3; 第1実施形態における振動装置と芯金の取付座との概略部分斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a schematic partial perspective view of the vibrating device and the mounting seat of the cored bar in the first embodiment; 第1実施形態の振動装置を取付座へ配設する前後を示す回転規制手段の部位での概略断面図である。4A and 4B are schematic cross-sectional views of the rotation restricting means before and after the vibrating device of the first embodiment is disposed on the mounting seat; 第1実施形態の振動装置を取付座へ配設する前後を示す浮き上がり規制手段兼用の回転規制手段の部位での概略断面図である。FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of a rotation restricting means that also serves as a lift restricting means, showing before and after the vibrating device of the first embodiment is disposed on the mounting seat; 第1実施形態の変形例の浮き上がり規制手段兼用の回転規制手段を示す概略断面図である。FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a rotation restricting means also serving as a lift restricting means in a modified example of the first embodiment; 第1実施形態の他の変形例の浮き上がり規制手段兼用の回転規制手段を示す概略断面図である。FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a rotation restricting means that also serves as a lifting restricting means in another modified example of the first embodiment; 第1実施形態のさらに他の変形例の浮き上がり規制手段を示す概略断面図である。FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a lifting restricting means of still another modified example of the first embodiment; 第2実施形態のステアリングホイールの概略平面図である。FIG. 5 is a schematic plan view of a steering wheel of a second embodiment; 第2実施形態のステアリングホイールの芯材を示す概略平面図である。FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing a core material of the steering wheel of the second embodiment; 第2実施形態の振動装置を取り付けた配設部位付近の概略拡大平面図であり、車両搭載状態から裏返した状態の概略拡大平面図である。FIG. 10 is a schematic enlarged plan view of the vicinity of an arrangement portion to which the vibration device of the second embodiment is attached, and is a schematic enlarged plan view of a state in which the vibration device is turned over from the vehicle-mounted state. 第2実施形態の振動装置の配設部位の概略拡大断面図であり、図14のXV-XV部位に対応する。FIG. 15 is a schematic enlarged cross-sectional view of an arrangement portion of the vibrating device of the second embodiment, corresponding to the XV-XV portion of FIG. 14; 第2実施形態の振動装置の配設部位の概略拡大断面図であり、図14の XVI- XVI部位に対応する。FIG. 15 is a schematic enlarged cross-sectional view of an arrangement portion of the vibrating device of the second embodiment, corresponding to the XVI-XVI portion of FIG. 14; 第2実施形態における振動装置と芯金の取付座との概略部分斜視図である。FIG. 11 is a schematic partial perspective view of a vibrating device and a mounting seat for a cored bar in a second embodiment;

以下、本発明の第1実施形態を図面に基づいて説明すると、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWは、図1~3に示すように、振動装置20とステアリングホイール本体1とを備えて構成されている。ステアリングホイール本体1は、運転者が操舵時に把持する略円環状のリング部Rと、リング部Rの中央に配置されて図示しないステアリングシャフトに締結されるボス部Bと、リング部Rとボス部Bとを連結する複数(第1実施形態では3本)のスポーク部Sと、を備えて構成される。また、ステアリングホイール本体1は、リング部R、ボス部B、及び、スポーク部Sを連結するように配設される芯材2を備えて構成される。芯材2は、ボス部Bに配置されるボス芯材3、スポーク部Sに配置されるスポーク芯材4、及び、リング部Rに配置されるリング芯材5、を備えて構成されている。さらに、芯材2は、ボス芯材3の図示しないステアリングシャフトと連結される部位が鋼製とし、他の部位は、アルミニウム合金等の軽合金材料からダイカスト鋳造されて形成されている。 A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. A steering wheel W of the first embodiment is configured including a vibrating device 20 and a steering wheel body 1, as shown in FIGS. ing. The steering wheel main body 1 includes a substantially annular ring portion R that is gripped by the driver during steering, a boss portion B that is arranged in the center of the ring portion R and fastened to a steering shaft (not shown), the ring portion R and the boss portion. and a plurality of (three in the first embodiment) spoke portions S that connect the spoke portions S to each other. Further, the steering wheel main body 1 includes a ring portion R, a boss portion B, and a core member 2 arranged so as to connect the spoke portions S. As shown in FIG. The core 2 includes a boss core 3 arranged in the boss portion B, a spoke core 4 arranged in the spoke portion S, and a ring core 5 arranged in the ring portion R. . Further, the core member 2 is made of steel at the portion where the boss core member 3 is connected to the steering shaft (not shown), and the other portions are die-cast from a light alloy material such as an aluminum alloy.

また、スポーク芯材4は、前側の左右二本のスポーク部SF(L,R)の部位のスポーク芯材4L,4Rと、後側のスポーク部SBの左右に分岐したスポーク芯材4B,4Bと、から構成されている。これらのスポーク芯材4は、合成樹脂製のカバー17(L,R,B)に覆われている。これらのカバー17L,17R,17Bは、上下二分割されたアッパ部17aとロア部17bとを備えて(図5の二点鎖線参照)、各スポーク芯材4の周囲を覆っている。 In addition, the spoke core material 4 includes spoke core materials 4L and 4R at the two left and right spoke portions SF (L, R) on the front side, and spoke core materials 4B and 4B branched to the left and right of the rear spoke portion SB. and consists of These spoke core members 4 are covered with synthetic resin covers 17 (L, R, B). These covers 17L, 17R, and 17B are provided with an upper portion 17a and a lower portion 17b (see two-dot chain lines in FIG. 5) that are divided into upper and lower parts, and cover the periphery of each spoke core member 4. As shown in FIG.

さらに、ステアリングホイール本体1は、リング芯材5と、リング芯材5の近傍のスポーク芯材4の周囲に、ウレタン等の弾性を有した合成樹脂製の被覆層6を配設させている。 Further, in the steering wheel body 1 , a covering layer 6 made of elastic synthetic resin such as urethane is disposed around the ring core 5 and the spoke cores 4 near the ring core 5 .

また、ボス部Bの下部側には、合成樹脂製の図示しないロアカバーが配設されるとともに、ボス部Bの上部側には、図示しないエアバッグ装置を設けたパッド16が配設されている。 A synthetic resin lower cover (not shown) is disposed on the lower side of the boss portion B, and a pad 16 provided with an airbag device (not shown) is disposed on the upper side of the boss portion B. .

振動装置20は、図1,3~6に示すように、後側のスポーク部SBとリング部Rとの交差部位における裏面側に設けられた取付座8に、取り付けられて配設されている。取付座8は、後側の2本のスポーク芯材4B,4Bの間で、振動装置20を配設できるように、振動装置20の左右方向の長さ寸法分のスペースを設けて、配設されている。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 6, the vibrating device 20 is attached to a mounting seat 8 provided on the rear side at the intersection of the spoke portion SB and the ring portion R on the rear side. . The mounting seat 8 is arranged between the two spoke core members 4B, 4B on the rear side by providing a space corresponding to the length dimension of the vibration device 20 in the left-right direction so that the vibration device 20 can be arranged. It is

振動装置20は、錘25を取り付けた振動モータ21と、取付ブラケット30と、を備えて構成され、さらに、振動モータ21に駆動用の電力(DC12V)を供給する図示しないリード線を接続するためのコネクタ27aを設けた回路基板27、を備えて構成されている。なお、回路基板27は、電気ノイズを除去するICチップを設けた電子回路を有している。また、コネクタ27aに接続される図示しないリード線には、走行中の車両が走行レーンから逸脱する等した際に、振動装置20を作動させるように、所定の制御装置から供給される駆動用電力が流れ、振動装置20の振動モータ21が作動されることとなる。 The vibrating device 20 includes a vibrating motor 21 to which a weight 25 is attached, and a mounting bracket 30. Further, the vibrating device 20 is connected to a lead wire (not shown) for supplying driving power (DC 12 V) to the vibrating motor 21. and a circuit board 27 provided with a connector 27a. The circuit board 27 has an electronic circuit provided with an IC chip for removing electrical noise. Further, a lead wire (not shown) connected to the connector 27a is supplied with driving electric power from a predetermined control device so as to operate the vibration device 20 when the vehicle deviates from the traveling lane. flow, and the vibration motor 21 of the vibration device 20 is operated.

振動モータ21は、略円柱状のモータ本体22と、モータ本体22の一方の端面22aから突出する回転駆動軸23と、回転駆動軸23に固着された錘25と、を備えて構成されている。モータ本体22は、一方の端面22a側を取付ブラケット30の後述する保持片部34に当てて、保持片部34を貫通して端面22a側に締め付けられるねじ36(図4~6参照)により、保持片部34に固定されている。また、モータ本体22は、回転駆動軸23を突出させた端面22aと逆の端面22b側に、回路基板27をねじ37止めしている(図5参照)。なお、回転駆動軸23は、ステアリングホイールWの直進操舵時、図3に示すように、左右方向に沿うように配設される。 The vibration motor 21 includes a substantially cylindrical motor body 22 , a rotary drive shaft 23 projecting from one end surface 22 a of the motor body 22 , and a weight 25 fixed to the rotary drive shaft 23 . . One end surface 22a side of the motor body 22 is brought into contact with a holding piece portion 34 of the mounting bracket 30, which will be described later. It is fixed to the holding piece portion 34 . The motor main body 22 has a circuit board 27 screwed to the end face 22b opposite to the end face 22a from which the rotary drive shaft 23 protrudes (see FIG. 5). When the steering wheel W is steered straight ahead, the rotary drive shaft 23 is arranged along the left-right direction, as shown in FIG.

回路基板27は、振動装置20の取付座8への取り付け時、取付座8の内周側から、スポーク芯材4Bに沿うように、車両搭載状態で、斜め下方のボス部B側に突出して配設され、そして、先端のコネクタ27aに対し、対応するリード線をボス部B側から斜め上方向に延ばして締結するように、配設される。 When the vibrating device 20 is attached to the mounting seat 8, the circuit board 27 protrudes obliquely downward toward the boss portion B from the inner peripheral side of the mounting seat 8 along the spoke core member 4B in the vehicle-mounted state. Then, it is arranged so that the corresponding lead wire is extended obliquely upward from the boss portion B side and fastened to the connector 27a at the tip.

回転駆動軸23に取り付けられる錘25は、略1/3円の厚みを有した板状として、偏心した位置に、回転駆動軸23を嵌合させる嵌合孔25aが配設されている。 The weight 25 attached to the rotary drive shaft 23 has a plate-like shape having a thickness of approximately 1/3 circle, and is provided with a fitting hole 25a into which the rotary drive shaft 23 is fitted at an eccentric position.

取付ブラケット30は、図3~6に示すように、板金製として、左右方向に帯状に延びる取付片部31と、取付片部31の端部31eから屈曲して延びて振動モータ21を保持する保持片部34と、を備えて構成されている。保持片部34は、第1実施形態の場合、取付片部31の端部31eから直交方向に屈曲して、取付座8の略直交方向の下方(車両搭載状態では下方となる)に延びている(なお、図3~6は、車両搭載状態から裏返した状態として図示してある)。保持片部34には、振動モータ21の回転駆動軸23を貫通させる貫通孔34aが形成されている。貫通孔34aの周縁には、モータ本体22を取り付けるねじ36が、取付片部31側の面から保持片部34を挿通してモータ本体22に螺合されている。 As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the mounting bracket 30 is made of sheet metal, has a mounting piece portion 31 extending in the left-right direction in a strip shape, and extends bent from an end portion 31e of the mounting piece portion 31 to hold the vibration motor 21. and a holding piece portion 34 . In the case of the first embodiment, the holding piece portion 34 is bent in the orthogonal direction from the end portion 31e of the mounting piece portion 31 and extends downward in the substantially orthogonal direction of the mounting seat 8 (downward when mounted on the vehicle). (Note that FIGS. 3 to 6 are illustrated as being turned over from the vehicle-mounted state). A through hole 34a is formed in the holding piece portion 34, through which the rotary drive shaft 23 of the vibration motor 21 is passed. A screw 36 for mounting the motor main body 22 is inserted through the holding piece portion 34 from the surface on the mounting piece portion 31 side and screwed into the motor main body 22 at the peripheral edge of the through hole 34a.

取付片部31は、取付座8にねじ39止めするためのねじ39を挿通させる円形の開口の挿通孔32が、保持片部34側の端部31eと反対側となる端部31f側に、上下方向に貫通して形成されている。また、取付片部31における挿通孔32と保持片部34との間には、貫通孔42が、円形に開口して、配設されている。貫通孔42は、取付座8の後述する組付凸部51としての貫通凸部52を嵌め込むように貫通させる組付凹部41、を構成するものである。挿通孔32と貫通孔42とは、それぞれ、取付片部31の幅方向の中央に配置されている。 The mounting piece 31 has a circular insertion hole 32 through which a screw 39 for fastening the screw 39 to the mounting seat 8 is inserted. It is formed so as to penetrate vertically. A circular through-hole 42 is provided between the insertion hole 32 and the holding piece 34 in the attachment piece 31 . The through hole 42 constitutes an assembly recess 41 through which a through projection 52 as an assembly projection 51 described later of the mounting seat 8 is fitted. The insertion hole 32 and the through hole 42 are respectively arranged at the center of the mounting piece portion 31 in the width direction.

なお、貫通孔42の下方(車両搭載状態では下方、図4,5では上方)には、振動装置20の錘25が配設されている。 A weight 25 of the vibrating device 20 is arranged below the through hole 42 (lower when mounted on the vehicle, upper in FIGS. 4 and 5).

また、振動装置20は、保持片部34を上方へ延ばす状態として、取付片部31の裏面31aを水平方向に沿わせて配置させると、保持片部34に保持された振動モータ21のモータ本体22側が、錘25側より、重いことから、モータ本体22側に保持片部34が傾き、取付片部31の端部31f側を持ち上げるように、取付片部31が水平面から浮き上がる状態となる(図8のBの二点鎖線参照)。 In addition, when the vibrating device 20 is arranged such that the holding piece portion 34 is extended upward and the rear surface 31a of the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged along the horizontal direction, the motor body of the vibration motor 21 held by the holding piece portion 34 is displaced. Since the 22 side is heavier than the weight 25 side, the holding piece portion 34 is inclined toward the motor main body 22 side, and the mounting piece portion 31 is lifted from the horizontal surface so as to lift the end portion 31f side of the mounting piece portion 31 ( See the two-dot chain line in B of FIG. 8).

振動装置20を取り付けるステアリングホイール本体1側の取付座8には、右端側(図3では左端側となる)に、取付ブラケット30の挿通孔32を経て挿入されるねじ39を締結するための取付孔10が形成され、左右方向の中央付近には、組付凸部51を構成する貫通凸部52が、突設されている。取付座8における取付孔10付近は、取付片部31の当接側裏面31aに当接する平坦な平坦部9としている。但し、取付孔10付近は、ねじ39の締結時、取付片部31と取付座8との当接状態をメタルタッチとして締結力を高めるように、芯材5を露出させた金属平坦部9aとし、貫通凸部52付近は、芯材5を被覆する被覆層6を設けた被覆平坦部9bとしている(図5,6参照)。被覆平坦部9bの周囲には、取付片部31の幅方向の側面31cと、端部31e側と、を囲むように、隆起する周壁部13が配設されている。 The mounting seat 8 on the side of the steering wheel body 1 to which the vibrating device 20 is mounted has, on the right end side (the left end side in FIG. 3), a mounting for fastening a screw 39 inserted through the insertion hole 32 of the mounting bracket 30 . A hole 10 is formed, and a through protrusion 52 constituting an assembly protrusion 51 protrudes near the center in the left-right direction. The vicinity of the mounting hole 10 of the mounting seat 8 is formed as a flat portion 9 that abuts against the rear surface 31a of the mounting piece portion 31 on the contact side. However, in the vicinity of the mounting hole 10, when the screw 39 is tightened, the metal flat portion 9a with the core material 5 exposed is provided so that the contact state between the mounting piece portion 31 and the mounting seat 8 is metal touch to increase the fastening force. A covering flat portion 9b provided with a covering layer 6 for covering the core material 5 is provided near the penetrating convex portion 52 (see FIGS. 5 and 6). Around the cover flat portion 9b, a protruding peripheral wall portion 13 is arranged so as to surround the side surface 31c in the width direction of the mounting piece portion 31 and the end portion 31e side.

また、第1実施形態の貫通凸部52は、芯材5から延設される芯材突起部11に、被覆層6から延設される被覆部12を被覆させて、構成されている。さらに、被覆部12には、芯材突起部11の先端付近の取付孔10側に鍔状に突出する突起部53が形成されている。 Further, the penetrating convex portion 52 of the first embodiment is configured by covering the core projection 11 extending from the core 5 with the covering portion 12 extending from the covering layer 6 . Further, the covering portion 12 is formed with a protrusion 53 protruding in the shape of a flange toward the attachment hole 10 near the tip of the core material protrusion 11 .

取付片部31の貫通孔42の内径寸法と取付座8の貫通凸部52の外径寸法とは、相互に嵌合する寸法としており、取付座8への取付片部31の配設時に相互に嵌るように組み付けられる組付凹部41と組付凸部51とを構成して、ねじ39の締結時の取付片部31の回転を規制する回転規制手段90を構成している。さらに、第1実施形態の場合には、貫通凸部52の突起部53は、上向きにした取付座8に上方から取付片部31を配設させつつ、貫通凸部52を貫通孔42に挿入させた後には、貫通孔42の周縁43を係止可能となる。すなわち、取付片部31の上方からの取付座8への配設時に、振動モータ21を保持した保持片部34の倒れ込みによる取付片部31の取付座8からの浮き上がりを、貫通孔42の周縁43を突起部53が係止することにより、規制する(図8のBの二点鎖線参照)。そのため、貫通凸部52の突起部53と貫通孔周縁43とは、取付片部31の取付座8からの浮き上がりを規制する浮き上がり規制手段91を構成することとなる。そしてさらに、第1実施形態では、貫通孔42と貫通凸部52とは、既述したように、回転規制手段90も構成しており、浮き上がり規制手段91と兼用の兼用規制手段92を構成している。 The inner diameter dimension of the through hole 42 of the mounting piece 31 and the outer diameter dimension of the through projection 52 of the mounting seat 8 are set so that they fit together. The assembly concave portion 41 and the assembly convex portion 51 that are assembled so as to fit together constitute a rotation restricting means 90 that restricts the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31 when the screw 39 is tightened. Furthermore, in the case of the first embodiment, the protrusion 53 of the through projection 52 is inserted into the through hole 42 while the mounting piece 31 is arranged from above on the mounting seat 8 facing upward. After that, the peripheral edge 43 of the through hole 42 can be locked. That is, when the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged on the mounting seat 8 from above, the mounting piece portion 31 is prevented from floating from the mounting seat 8 due to the tilting of the holding piece portion 34 holding the vibration motor 21 . 43 is regulated by engaging the protrusion 53 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 8B). Therefore, the protruding portion 53 of the through projection 52 and the through-hole peripheral edge 43 constitute a lifting restricting means 91 that restricts the lifting of the mounting piece portion 31 from the mounting seat 8 . Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the through-hole 42 and the through-projection 52 also constitute the rotation restricting means 90 as described above, and constitute the lifting restricting means 91 and the combined restricting means 92 . ing.

なお、振動装置20を取付座8に取り付ける際には、取付座8の平坦部9を上方に向けて、すなわち、ステアリングホイール本体1を、車両搭載状態と逆の裏返し状態に配置して、振動装置20の取付ブラケット30の取付片部31を、上向きとした取付座8の上方から、取付座8の平坦部9に当てるように、配設するとともに、挿通孔32を取付孔10に一致させるように配設する。その際、既述したように、組付凸部51としての貫通凸部52を組付凹部41としての貫通孔42内に貫通させて嵌合させることとなる。 When the vibrating device 20 is attached to the mounting seat 8, the flat portion 9 of the mounting seat 8 is directed upward, that is, the steering wheel main body 1 is placed in an upside-down state opposite to the state in which it is mounted on the vehicle. The mounting piece part 31 of the mounting bracket 30 of the device 20 is arranged from above the mounting seat 8 facing upward so as to abut against the flat part 9 of the mounting seat 8, and the insertion hole 32 is aligned with the mounting hole 10. be arranged as follows. At this time, as described above, the through protrusion 52 as the assembly protrusion 51 is inserted into the through hole 42 as the assembly recess 41 and fitted.

振動装置20の組立作業を説明すると、モータ本体22の端面22bに回路基板27をねじ37止めし、モータ本体22に回路基板27を取り付ける。ついで、モータ本体22の回転駆動軸23を、取付ブラケット30の保持片部34の貫通孔34aから突出させつつ、保持片部34の取付片部31から離れた側の面に、モータ本体22の端面22aを当てて、ねじ36を、保持片部34を経て、モータ本体22に締結することにより、モータ本体22を保持片部34に取り付ける。その後、嵌合孔25aに回転駆動軸23を嵌合させて、嵌合孔25aの外周側を回転駆動軸23側に押圧するようにかしめて、回転駆動軸23に錘25を取り付ければ、取付ブラケット30への振動モータ21の取付作業が完了し、振動装置20の組み立てが完了する。 The circuit board 27 is screwed to the end surface 22 b of the motor body 22 and the circuit board 27 is attached to the motor body 22 . Next, while protruding the rotary drive shaft 23 of the motor body 22 from the through hole 34a of the holding piece portion 34 of the mounting bracket 30, the surface of the holding piece portion 34 away from the mounting piece portion 31 is provided with the motor body 22. The motor main body 22 is attached to the holding piece portion 34 by fastening the screw 36 to the motor main body 22 via the holding piece portion 34 with the end surface 22 a applied. After that, the rotation driving shaft 23 is fitted into the fitting hole 25a, and the outer peripheral side of the fitting hole 25a is crimped so as to press the rotation driving shaft 23, and the weight 25 is attached to the rotation driving shaft 23. The work of attaching the vibration motor 21 to the bracket 30 is completed, and the assembly of the vibration device 20 is completed.

組み立てた振動装置20は、ステアリングホイール本体1を、車両搭載状態から裏返して、取付座8を上向きとし、所定の治具にセットした状態として、取付作業を行う。そして、図7,8に示すように、振動装置20の取付ブラケット30における取付片部31の挿通孔32を、取付座8の取付孔10に、一致させるように、貫通孔42に貫通凸部52を貫通させつつ、取付片部31を取付座8の平坦部9の上面側に配設する。その際、貫通孔42に貫通凸部52を貫通させると、貫通凸部52の突起部53が貫通孔42の周縁43を係止可能となって、浮き上がり規制手段91の作用を発揮することから、モータ本体22の重さにより、取付片部31が、挿通孔32を取付孔10から離すような、取付座8から浮き上がる挙動を、規制され、作業者は、振動装置20から手を離しても、挿通孔32が取付孔10の上方から外れない。そのため、ねじ39を、挿通孔32を経て、容易に、取付孔10に挿入させることができ、その後は、単に、ねじ39を螺合方向に回せばよい。そして、ねじ39の締結時、取付片部31が挿通孔32を中心として、ねじ39の締結時の回転方向に、回転しようとしても、組付凹部41としての貫通孔42の内周面42aが組付凸部51としての貫通凸部52の外周面52aに規制されて、取付片部31の回転が規制されることから(図7のB参照)、回転規制手段90の作用が発揮されて、円滑に、ねじ39を締結することができ、取付片部31を取付座8に取付固定できて、振動装置20をリング芯材5の取付座8に取り付けることができる。 The assembled vibrating device 20 is mounted on a predetermined jig with the steering wheel main body 1 turned over from the vehicle-mounted state with the mounting seat 8 facing upward. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the through hole 42 is provided with a through hole 42 so that the insertion hole 32 of the mounting piece portion 31 in the mounting bracket 30 of the vibrating device 20 is aligned with the mounting hole 10 of the mounting seat 8 . 52, the mounting piece portion 31 is disposed on the upper surface side of the flat portion 9 of the mounting seat 8. As shown in FIG. At this time, if the through projection 52 is passed through the through hole 42, the projection 53 of the through projection 52 can be engaged with the peripheral edge 43 of the through hole 42, thereby exhibiting the function of the lifting restricting means 91. , the weight of the motor main body 22 restricts the attachment piece 31 from lifting from the attachment seat 8 such that the insertion hole 32 is separated from the attachment hole 10 , and the operator can release the vibration device 20 . However, the insertion hole 32 does not come off from above the mounting hole 10.例文帳に追加Therefore, the screw 39 can be easily inserted into the mounting hole 10 through the insertion hole 32, and then the screw 39 can be simply turned in the screwing direction. When the screw 39 is tightened, even if the mounting piece 31 tries to rotate around the insertion hole 32 in the direction of rotation when the screw 39 is tightened, the inner peripheral surface 42a of the through hole 42 as the mounting recess 41 does not move. Since the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31 is restricted by the outer peripheral surface 52a of the through projection portion 52 as the assembly projection portion 51 (see B in FIG. 7), the rotation restriction means 90 exerts its action. , the screw 39 can be smoothly tightened, the mounting piece portion 31 can be mounted and fixed to the mounting seat 8 , and the vibrating device 20 can be mounted to the mounting seat 8 of the ring core member 5 .

その後、パッド16を除いて、カバー17(L,B,R)や図示しないロアカバーをステアリングホイール本体1に取り付けて、ステアリングホイール本体1を車両のステアリングシャフトに取り付け、ついで、図示しないエアバッグ装置への作動信号を入力させるリード線や、振動装置20を作動させる所定のリード線をコネクタ27aに接続させつつ、エアバッグ装置付きのパッド16をボス部Bに組み付ければ、振動装置20を設けたステアリングホイールWを車両に搭載することができる。 After that, except for the pad 16, the cover 17 (L, B, R) and the lower cover (not shown) are attached to the steering wheel main body 1, the steering wheel main body 1 is attached to the steering shaft of the vehicle, and then to the airbag device (not shown). and a predetermined lead wire for operating the vibrating device 20 are connected to the connector 27a. A steering wheel W can be mounted on the vehicle.

車両へのステアリングホイールWへの搭載後、走行中の車両が走行レーンから逸脱する等すれば、所定の制御装置により、振動装置20の振動モータ21に駆動電力が供給され、モータ本体22が偏心した錘25を取り付けた回転駆動軸23を回転させて、リング芯材5を振動させて、振動するリング部Rを把持した操舵中の運転者に対して、走行中の車両が走行レーンから逸脱してことを報知することとなる。 After being mounted on the steering wheel W of the vehicle, if the vehicle in motion deviates from the driving lane, a predetermined control device supplies driving power to the vibration motor 21 of the vibration device 20, and the motor main body 22 is eccentrically moved. By rotating the rotary drive shaft 23 to which the weight 25 is attached, the ring core member 5 is vibrated, and the vehicle in motion deviates from the lane for the driver who is gripping the vibrating ring portion R during steering. It will be reported that it is done.

そして、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWでは、振動装置20の取付ブラケット30の取付片部31における挿通孔32を、リング芯材5の取付座8における取付孔10に配置させ、ねじ39を、挿通孔32を経て、取付孔10に締結する際、取付座8と取付ブラケット30とが、相互に対応して、浮き上がり規制手段91と回転規制手段90とを配設させている。そして、浮き上がり規制手段91が、取付片部31の取付座8への配設時における取付片部31の取付座8からの浮き上がり、すなわち、取付片部31の挿通孔32における取付座8の取付孔10からの浮き上がり、を規制することから(図8のBの二点鎖線参照)、挿通孔32を経て取付孔10に挿入させるねじ39の挿入作業が容易となる。また、回転規制手段90が、取付座8へのねじ39止め時における取付片部31の回転を規制することから、ねじ39を、挿通孔32を経て取付孔10に挿入させた後は、単に、ねじ39を回すだけで、別途、取付ブラケット30を強固に保持することなく、ねじ39を取付孔10に締結できて、ねじ39の締結作業を効率的に行えて、取付ブラケット30を取付座8に取り付ける作業を、簡便に行える。 In the steering wheel W of the first embodiment, the insertion hole 32 in the mounting piece portion 31 of the mounting bracket 30 of the vibration device 20 is arranged in the mounting hole 10 in the mounting seat 8 of the ring core 5, and the screw 39 is When fastening to the mounting hole 10 through the insertion hole 32 , the mounting seat 8 and the mounting bracket 30 are provided with a lifting restricting means 91 and a rotation restricting means 90 corresponding to each other. The lifting control means 91 prevents the mounting piece portion 31 from rising from the mounting seat 8 when the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged on the mounting seat 8 , that is, prevents the mounting seat 8 from being mounted in the insertion hole 32 of the mounting piece portion 31 . Since lifting from the hole 10 is restricted (see two-dot chain line in FIG. 8B), the work of inserting the screw 39 into the mounting hole 10 through the insertion hole 32 is facilitated. Further, since the rotation restricting means 90 restricts the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31 when the screw 39 is fastened to the mounting seat 8, after the screw 39 is inserted through the insertion hole 32 into the mounting hole 10, the screw 39 can be simply , the screw 39 can be fastened to the mounting hole 10 without firmly holding the mounting bracket 30 separately by simply turning the screw 39, and the fastening work of the screw 39 can be efficiently performed, and the mounting bracket 30 can be attached to the mounting seat. The work to be attached to 8 can be easily performed.

したがって、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWでは、一本のねじ39により、振動装置20の取付ブラケット30をリング芯材5の取付座8に取り付ける構成としても、簡便に、取付作業を行える。 Therefore, in the steering wheel W of the first embodiment, even if the mounting bracket 30 of the vibrating device 20 is mounted to the mounting seat 8 of the ring core member 5 with a single screw 39, the mounting work can be performed easily.

そして、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWでは、回転規制手段90が、取付座8への取付片部31の配設時に相互に嵌るように組み付けられて、取付座8と取付片部31とに対応して配設される組付凹部41としての貫通孔42と組付凸部51としての貫通凸部52とから、構成されている。 In the steering wheel W of the first embodiment, the rotation restricting means 90 is assembled to the mounting seat 8 and the mounting piece portion 31 so as to fit each other when the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged on the mounting seat 8. It is composed of a through hole 42 as an assembly recess 41 and a through protrusion 52 as an assembly protrusion 51 that are arranged correspondingly.

そのため、第1実施形態では、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31を取付座8に配設する際、対応する組付凹部41と組付凸部51とを単に嵌めるだけの簡単な組付作業だけで、回転規制手段90の作用を発揮させることができることから、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31を取付座8に配設する際の組付作業を、簡便に行える(図7,8参照)。 Therefore, in the first embodiment, when arranging the mounting piece portion 31 of the mounting bracket 30 on the mounting seat 8, only a simple assembling work of simply fitting the corresponding assembling concave portion 41 and assembling convex portion 51 is performed. , the operation of the rotation restricting means 90 can be exerted, so that the assembly work when arranging the mounting piece portion 31 of the mounting bracket 30 on the mounting seat 8 can be easily performed (see FIGS. 7 and 8).

特に、第1実施形態では、回転規制手段90の組付凹部41と組付凸部51とが、取付片部31の取付座8からの浮き上がりを規制可能として、浮き上がり規制手段91と兼用とされている。すなわち、第1実施形態では、組付凹部41が、取付片部31に設けられた貫通孔42とし、組付凸部51が、取付片部31に設けられた組付凹部41としての貫通孔42に貫通するように、取付座8に設けられた貫通凸部52とするとともに、貫通した組付凹部41としての貫通孔42の周縁43を係止して、取付片部31の取付座8からの浮き上がりを規制する突起部53、を備えて構成されている。 In particular, in the first embodiment, the assembly concave portion 41 and the assembly convex portion 51 of the rotation restricting means 90 can restrict the lifting of the mounting piece portion 31 from the mounting seat 8, and are also used as the lifting restricting means 91. ing. That is, in the first embodiment, the mounting concave portion 41 is the through hole 42 provided in the mounting piece portion 31 , and the mounting convex portion 51 is the through hole as the mounting concave portion 41 provided in the mounting piece portion 31 . 42, the mounting seat 8 of the mounting piece portion 31 is engaged with the peripheral edge 43 of the through hole 42 as the assembly recess 41 that penetrates the mounting seat 8. It is configured with a protrusion 53 that restricts the floating from the top.

そのため、第1実施形態では、取付片部31を取付座8に配設する際、取付片部31の組付凹部41としての貫通孔42に、取付座8の組付凸部51としての貫通凸部52を貫通させ、その際、貫通凸部52の突起部53が、貫通孔42の周縁43を係止することから、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31を取付座8に配設する際、単に、組付凹部41としての貫通孔42に組付凸部51としての貫通凸部52を挿入させるだけで、回転規制手段90と浮き上がり規制手段91との作用を発揮させることができることから、組付作業を、簡便に行える。 Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged on the mounting seat 8 , the through hole 42 as the mounting concave portion 41 of the mounting piece portion 31 penetrates the mounting plate portion 8 as the mounting convex portion 51 . When the protrusion 52 is penetrated, the protrusion 53 of the penetration protrusion 52 engages the peripheral edge 43 of the through hole 42 . Since the action of the rotation restricting means 90 and the lifting restricting means 91 can be exerted simply by inserting the through-projection portion 52 as the assembly projection portion 51 into the through-hole 42 as the assembly recess portion 41, Easy assembly work.

さらに、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWでは、取付座8の取付孔10の周縁が、金属製の取付ブラケット30の取付片部31に当接させるように、金属製の芯材5を露出させる金属平坦部9aとして、取付座8側における回転規制手段90及び浮き上がり規制手段91の構成部位としての貫通凸部52が、芯材5を被覆する弾性を有した被覆層(被覆部)12を配設させて、構成されている(図5,6参照)。 Furthermore, in the steering wheel W of the first embodiment, the metal core 5 is exposed so that the peripheral edge of the mounting hole 10 of the mounting seat 8 contacts the mounting piece portion 31 of the metal mounting bracket 30. As the metal flat portion 9a, the through protrusion 52 as a constituent portion of the rotation restricting means 90 and the lifting restricting means 91 on the mounting seat 8 side has an elastic coating layer (coating portion) 12 that covers the core material 5. It is configured by installing it (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

そのため、第1実施形態では、ねじ39止めして取付片部31を取付座8に取り付ける際、ねじ39の締結力が作用する部位を、金属材相互のメタルタッチにより、取付片部31を取付座8に取り付けることができて、強い締結力により、取付片部31を取付座8に取り付けることができる。そして、取付座8側における回転規制手段90や浮き上がり規制手段91の構成部位、すなわち、突起部53を有した貫通凸部52は、金属製の芯材5自体から延設された芯材突起部11に弾性被覆層(被覆部)12を被覆されて構成されており、取付片部31を取付座8に配設した際、取付座8側における回転規制手段90や浮き上がり規制手段91の構成部位である貫通凸部52と、対応する金属製の取付ブラケット30の部位である取付片部31とが、回転規制手段90や浮き上がり規制手段91の作用を発揮できる範囲で、若干の隙間を設けて、車両走行時に相互接触しても、異音発生を防止できる。そして逆に、取付座8側における回転規制手段90や浮き上がり規制手段91の構成部位である貫通凸部52と、対応する金属製の取付ブラケット30の取付片部31とを、取付片部31の取付座8への配設時に強干渉させることなく、余裕の組付寸法として、構成できることから、取付片部31を取付座8に配設する組付作業を容易に行うことができる。 Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the mounting piece portion 31 is attached to the mounting seat 8 by fastening the screw 39, the portion on which the fastening force of the screw 39 acts is metal-touched between metal materials to attach the mounting piece portion 31. It can be attached to the seat 8, and the attachment piece portion 31 can be attached to the attachment seat 8 with a strong fastening force. The portion constituting the rotation restricting means 90 and the lifting restricting means 91 on the mounting seat 8 side, that is, the penetrating convex portion 52 having the protrusion 53 is a core material protrusion extending from the metal core 5 itself. 11 is covered with an elastic coating layer (covering portion) 12, and when the mounting piece portion 31 is disposed on the mounting seat 8, the component parts of the rotation restricting means 90 and the lifting restricting means 91 on the mounting seat 8 side. and the mounting piece portion 31, which is a portion of the corresponding metal mounting bracket 30, are provided with a slight gap within the range where the rotation restricting means 90 and the lifting restricting means 91 can be exerted. , the occurrence of abnormal noise can be prevented even if they come into contact with each other while the vehicle is running. Conversely, the through convex portion 52, which is a constituent part of the rotation restricting means 90 and the lifting restricting means 91 on the side of the mounting seat 8, and the corresponding mounting piece portion 31 of the metal mounting bracket 30 are attached to the mounting piece portion 31. Since it can be constructed with a marginal assembling dimension without causing strong interference when arranging to the mounting seat 8, the assembling work of arranging the mounting piece portion 31 to the mounting seat 8 can be easily performed.

なお、回転規制手段の組付凹部と組付凸部とが、取付片部の取付座からの浮き上がりを規制可能として、浮き上がり規制手段と兼用とされる構成としては、図9に示すステアリングホイールWAのように、組付凸部51Aとしての突片55が、取付片部31Aの端部31fに設けられ、組付凹部41Aとしての挿入孔45が、取付片部31Aに設けられた組付凸部51Aとしての突片55を挿入させるように、取付座8Aに設けられるとともに、挿入された組付凸部51Aとしての突片55における取付片部31Aの浮き上がり方向への傾動時に、組付凸部51Aである突片55に当接して、取付片部31Aの取付座8Aからの浮き上がりを規制する当接部46、を備えて構成されている。 As a configuration in which the mounting concave portion and the mounting convex portion of the rotation restricting means can restrict the lifting of the mounting piece portion from the mounting seat and also serve as the lifting restricting means, the steering wheel WA shown in FIG. , the projecting piece 55 as the mounting projection 51A is provided at the end 31f of the mounting piece 31A, and the insertion hole 45 as the mounting recess 41A is provided in the mounting piece 31A. It is provided on the mounting seat 8A so as to insert the projecting piece 55 as the portion 51A. Abutting portion 46 abuts on projecting piece 55, which is portion 51A, to restrict lifting of mounting piece portion 31A from mounting seat 8A.

なお、突片55は、取付片部31Aの端部31fから裏面31a側の下方に突設され、挿入孔45への挿入後におけるねじ39の締結時、挿通孔32回りで回転しようとしても、取付片部31Aの幅方向の側面45aに規制されて、回転が防止されることから、回転規制手段90Aを構成している。また、当接部46は、挿入孔45の内周面における突片55を挿入させた際の突片55の外側面55aと対向する部位としている。 The protruding piece 55 projects downward from the end 31f of the mounting piece 31A toward the rear surface 31a side. Since rotation is prevented by being restricted by the side surface 45a in the width direction of the mounting piece portion 31A, it constitutes a rotation restricting means 90A. Further, the contact portion 46 is a portion facing the outer surface 55a of the projecting piece 55 when the projecting piece 55 is inserted into the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 45 .

すなわち、図9に示す構成では、回転規制手段90Aの組付凹部41Aと組付凸部51Aとが、取付片部31Aの取付座8Aからの浮き上がりを規制可能として、浮き上がり規制手段91Aと兼用とされる構成としている。 That is, in the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the assembly concave portion 41A and the assembly convex portion 51A of the rotation restricting means 90A can restrict the lifting of the mounting piece portion 31A from the mounting seat 8A, and also serve as the lifting restricting means 91A. It is configured to be

さらに、挿入孔45の内周面には、異音の発生を防止可能に、被覆層6を延設させてなる被覆部12が、配設されている。 Further, a covering portion 12 formed by extending the covering layer 6 is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 45 so as to prevent noise from being generated.

そのため、図9に示すステアリングホイールWAでは、取付片部31Aを取付座8Aに配設する際、取付片部31Aの組付凸部51Aとしての突片55を、取付座8Aの組付凹部41Aとしての挿入孔45に挿入させれば、組付凹部41Aの当接部46が、組付凸部51Aとしての突片55の傾動を規制できることから、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31Aを取付座8Aに配設する際、単に、組付凸部51Aの突片55を組付凹部41Aの挿入孔45に挿入させるだけで、組付作業を、簡便に行える。 Therefore, in the steering wheel WA shown in FIG. 9, when the mounting piece portion 31A is arranged on the mounting seat 8A, the projecting piece 55 as the assembly convex portion 51A of the mounting piece portion 31A is replaced with the mounting recess portion 41A of the mounting seat 8A. When it is inserted into the insertion hole 45 as the mounting bracket 30, the contact portion 46 of the mounting recess 41A can restrict the tilting of the projecting piece 55 as the mounting projection 51A. 8A, simply by inserting the projecting piece 55 of the assembly projection 51A into the insertion hole 45 of the assembly recess 41A, the assembly work can be easily performed.

なお、第1実施形態の場合、図4に示すように、取付片部31の側面31cに対向するように、取付座8側に周壁部13が配設されており、この周壁部13が、ねじ39の締結時に、側面31cと当接して、取付片部31の回転を規制できることから、この周壁部13と側面31cとにより、回転規制手段を構成してもよい。 In the case of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a peripheral wall portion 13 is disposed on the side of the mounting seat 8 so as to face the side surface 31c of the mounting piece portion 31. When the screw 39 is tightened, it abuts against the side surface 31c to restrict the rotation of the attachment piece 31. Therefore, the peripheral wall portion 13 and the side surface 31c may constitute a rotation restricting means.

すなわち、図10に示すステアリングホイールWBのように、回転規制手段90Bが、ねじ止め時の取付片部31Bの側面31cを規制する周壁部13の一部からなる規制部(規制壁)60を、取付座8B側に配設させて、構成されていてもよい。規制部60を有した周壁部13は、被覆層6から延設されて、リング芯材5を覆う被覆部12に、配設されている。 That is, like the steering wheel WB shown in FIG. 10, the rotation restricting means 90B has a restriction portion (restriction wall) 60 formed of a part of the peripheral wall portion 13 that restricts the side surface 31c of the mounting piece portion 31B during screwing. It may be configured to be arranged on the mounting seat 8B side. The peripheral wall portion 13 having the restricting portion 60 is provided on the covering portion 12 extending from the covering layer 6 and covering the ring core member 5 .

このような構成では、取付片部31Bを取付座8Bに配設すると、取付片部31Bの側面31cが、取付座8B側の規制部60に対向することとなり、ねじ止め時、取付片部31Bの側面31cが取付座8B側の規制部60に当接して、取付片部31Bの回転が規制されることから、円滑に、図示しないねじ39の締結作業を行うことができる。 With such a configuration, when the mounting piece portion 31B is disposed on the mounting seat 8B, the side surface 31c of the mounting piece portion 31B faces the restricting portion 60 on the mounting seat 8B side, and when screwed, the mounting piece portion 31B Since the side surface 31c abuts on the restricting portion 60 on the side of the mounting seat 8B to restrict the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31B, the screw 39 (not shown) can be smoothly fastened.

そしてさらに、図10に示すステアリングホイールWBでは、規制部60が、取付片部31Bにおける取付座8Bと反対側の面31bを規制する係止部61を備えて、浮き上がり規制手段91Bを構成するように、配設されている。なお、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31Bの側面31c側を、規制部60側にスライドさせれば、係止部61の下方に取付片部31Bを容易にセットできる。また、係止部61が、ウレタン等の弾性を有した被覆層6から形成されており、係止部61を曲げて復元させるようにしても、取付片部31Bを係止部61の下方に配設させることができる。 Further, in the steering wheel WB shown in FIG. 10, the restricting portion 60 is provided with a locking portion 61 that restricts the surface 31b of the mounting piece portion 31B on the side opposite to the mounting seat 8B, thereby constituting the lift restricting means 91B. is placed in The mounting piece portion 31B can be easily set below the locking portion 61 by sliding the side surface 31c of the mounting piece portion 31B of the mounting bracket 30 toward the restricting portion 60 side. In addition, since the engaging portion 61 is formed of the elastic covering layer 6 such as urethane, even if the engaging portion 61 is bent and restored, the attachment piece portion 31B cannot be positioned below the engaging portion 61. can be arranged.

そして、このステアリングホイールWBでは、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31Bを取付座8Bに配設する際、規制部60の係止部61によって取付片部31Bを係止させつつ、取付片部31Bの側面31cを、取付座8B側の規制部60に対向するように、配置させるだけの簡単な組付作業だけで、取付片部31Bの浮き上がりとねじ止め時の取付片部31Bの回転とを規制できて、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31Bを取付座8Bに配設する際の組付作業を、簡便に行える。 In this steering wheel WB, when the mounting piece portion 31B of the mounting bracket 30 is arranged on the mounting seat 8B, the mounting piece portion 31B is locked by the locking portion 61 of the restricting portion 60 while the mounting piece portion 31B is locked. The lifting of the mounting piece portion 31B and the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31B during screwing are restricted by a simple assembly work of arranging the side surface 31c so as to face the restricting portion 60 on the side of the mounting seat 8B. As a result, the assembly work for arranging the mounting piece portion 31B of the mounting bracket 30 on the mounting seat 8B can be easily performed.

なお、係止部61は、弾性を有した被覆部12から形成されているものの、取付片部31Bの浮き上がりを規制できる係止力を確保されて、形成されている。 Although the engaging portion 61 is formed of the covering portion 12 having elasticity, it is formed so as to ensure an engaging force capable of restricting the lifting of the mounting piece portion 31B.

そしてさらに、浮き上がり規制手段としては、図11に示すステアリングホイールWCのように構成してもよい。このステアリングホイールWCの浮き上がり規制手段91Cは、取付片部31Cの挿通孔32から離れる方向で保持片部34を越えるように延びて、取付片部31Cの浮き上がり方向への傾動時に、取付座8C付近に当接する規制片部65、を配設させて構成されている。 Furthermore, the lifting control means may be configured as a steering wheel WC shown in FIG. 11 . The lifting control means 91C of the steering wheel WC extends beyond the holding piece portion 34 in the direction away from the insertion hole 32 of the mounting piece portion 31C. It is constructed by arranging a regulating piece portion 65 that abuts on.

このステアリングホイールWCでは、取付片部31Cを取付座8Cに配設する際、規制片部65が取付座8C付近の規制面66に当接して、取付片部31Cの挿通孔32における取付座8Cの取付孔10からの浮き上がりを規制できて、簡単に、ねじ39を、挿通孔32を経て、取付孔10に挿入させることができる。 In this steering wheel WC, when the mounting piece portion 31C is arranged on the mounting seat 8C, the restricting piece portion 65 abuts against the restricting surface 66 near the mounting seat 8C, and the mounting seat 8C in the insertion hole 32 of the mounting piece portion 31C. can be restricted from rising from the mounting hole 10, and the screw 39 can be easily inserted into the mounting hole 10 through the insertion hole 32. - 特許庁

なお、第1実施形態では、取付座8が、車両搭載状態におけるリング芯材5の裏面(下面)側に配設されている場合を示したが、取付座8を、リング芯材5における車両搭載状態の表面(上面)側に、配設させてもよい。 In the first embodiment, the mounting seat 8 is arranged on the rear surface (lower surface) side of the ring core member 5 in the vehicle-mounted state. You may arrange|position on the surface (upper surface) side of a mounting state.

また、第1実施形態では、振動装置20をリング芯材5の部位に取り付ける構成としたが、他の芯材の部位、例えば、図12~17に示す第2実施形態のステアリングホイールWDのように、スポーク部Sの芯材2の部位、すなわち、スポーク芯材4(4C)に、取付座8Dを設けて、振動装置20を取り付ける構成としてもよい。 In addition, in the first embodiment, the vibrating device 20 is attached to the portion of the ring core member 5, but other core member portions, such as the steering wheel WD of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which the vibrating device 20 is attached by providing a mounting seat 8D at the portion of the core member 2 of the spoke portion S, that is, the spoke core member 4 (4C).

この第2実施形態のステアリングホイールWDでは、図12,13に示すように、リング部R、ボス部B、及び、スポーク部Sの各部を連結するステアリングホイール本体1の芯材2Dが、リング芯材5、ボス芯材3、及び、スポーク芯材4(L,R,B)を備え、後部側のスポーク芯材4Bが、ボス芯材3から後方に延びる左右2本のスポーク芯材4B1,4B1の後端側を、左右方向に延びる連結杆部4aからなるスポーク芯材4Cにより、相互に連結させ、さらに、連結杆部4aからなるスポーク芯材4Cの左右方向の中央付近で、後方に延びる1本のスポーク芯材4B2を設けて、ボス芯材3とリング芯材5とを連結する構成としている。そして、スポーク芯材4C(連結杆部4a)に、振動装置20を取り付ける取付座8Dが配設されている。すなわち、リング部Rからボス部B側に離れたスポーク部SBの部位に、振動装置20を取り付ける取付座8Dが配設されている。 In the steering wheel WD of this second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. A spoke core member 5, a boss core member 3, and spoke core members 4 (L, R, B) are provided. The rear end sides of 4B1 are connected to each other by a spoke core material 4C composed of a connecting rod portion 4a extending in the left-right direction. A single extending spoke core member 4B2 is provided to connect the boss core member 3 and the ring core member 5 to each other. A mounting seat 8D for mounting the vibration device 20 is provided on the spoke core member 4C (connecting rod portion 4a). That is, a mounting seat 8D for mounting the vibrating device 20 is provided at a portion of the spoke portion SB away from the ring portion R toward the boss portion B side.

第2実施形態の振動装置20は、第1実施形態と同様であり、図15~17に示すように、錘25を取り付けた回転駆動軸23を回転させる振動モータ21、振動モータ21を保持して取付座8Dに取り付ける取付ブラケット30、及び、振動モータ21に駆動用の電力供給するための回路を備えた回路基板27、を備えて構成されている。また、第2実施形態の取付ブラケット30も、第1実施形態と同様に、振動モータ21をねじ36を利用して保持する保持片部34と、取付座8Dの取付孔10に螺合するねじ39を挿通させる挿通孔32を有した取付片部31と、を備えて構成されている。 The vibration device 20 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and as shown in FIGS. and a circuit board 27 having a circuit for supplying electric power for driving the vibration motor 21 . Further, similarly to the first embodiment, the mounting bracket 30 of the second embodiment also includes a holding piece portion 34 that holds the vibration motor 21 using a screw 36, and a screw that is screwed into the mounting hole 10 of the mounting seat 8D. and a mounting piece portion 31 having an insertion hole 32 for inserting the wire 39 therethrough.

そして、第2実施形態の取付座8Dには、第1実施形態と同様に、右端側(図14では左端側となる)に、取付ブラケット30の挿通孔32を経て挿入されるねじ39を締結するための取付孔10が形成され、左右方向の中央付近には、組付凸部51を構成する貫通凸部52が、突設されている。取付座8Dにおける取付孔10付近は、取付片部31の当接側裏面31aに当接する平坦な平坦部9としている。但し、取付孔10付近は、ねじ39の締結時、取付片部31と取付座8との当接状態をメタルタッチとして締結力を高めるように、スポーク芯材4Cを露出させた金属平坦部9aとし、貫通凸部52付近は、芯材4Cを被覆する被覆層6を設けた被覆平坦部9bとしている(図15~17参照)。 A screw 39 inserted through the insertion hole 32 of the mounting bracket 30 is fastened to the mounting seat 8D of the second embodiment on the right end side (the left end side in FIG. 14) in the same manner as in the first embodiment. A mounting hole 10 is formed for this purpose, and a through protrusion 52 forming an assembly protrusion 51 protrudes near the center in the left-right direction. The vicinity of the mounting hole 10 of the mounting seat 8</b>D forms a flat portion 9 that abuts against the rear surface 31 a on the contact side of the mounting piece portion 31 . However, in the vicinity of the mounting hole 10, when the screw 39 is tightened, the contact state between the mounting piece portion 31 and the mounting seat 8 is a metal touch so as to enhance the fastening force. The vicinity of the penetrating convex portion 52 is a covered flat portion 9b provided with the covering layer 6 covering the core material 4C (see FIGS. 15 to 17).

なお、第2実施形態では、被覆平坦部9bの被覆層6は、リング芯材5を被覆した部位から、スポーク芯材4B2を被覆するように延び、さらに、取付座8Dを被覆するように延びる被覆部12D、から形成されている。なお、被覆部12Dは、取付座8Dの下面側(車両搭載状態では下面側となる)で、連結杆部4aに設けられた凹部4bに充填されるように配設されている。 In the second embodiment, the coating layer 6 of the flat coating portion 9b extends from the portion covering the ring core 5 so as to cover the spoke core 4B2, and further extends to cover the mounting seat 8D. It is formed from the covering portion 12D. The covering portion 12D is arranged on the lower surface side of the mounting seat 8D (which is the lower surface side in the vehicle-mounted state) so as to fill the concave portion 4b provided in the connecting rod portion 4a.

また、この第2実施形態の貫通凸部52も、第1実施形態と同様に、芯材4Cから延設される芯材突起部11Dに、被覆層6から延設される被覆部12Dを被覆させて、構成されている。さらに、被覆部12Dには、第1実施形態と同様に、芯材突起部11Dの先端付近の取付孔10側に鍔状に突出する突起部53が形成されている。 Further, the penetrating convex portion 52 of the second embodiment also covers the core protrusion 11D extending from the core 4C and the covering portion 12D extending from the covering layer 6 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Let it be composed. Furthermore, similarly to the first embodiment, the covering portion 12D is provided with a protrusion 53 protruding like a flange toward the attachment hole 10 near the tip of the core material protrusion 11D.

勿論、第2実施形態でも、取付片部31の貫通孔42の内径寸法と取付座8Dの貫通凸部52の外径寸法とは、相互に嵌合する寸法としており、取付座8Dへの取付片部31の配設時に相互に嵌るように組み付けられる組付凹部41と組付凸部51とを構成して、ねじ39の締結時の取付片部31の回転を規制する回転規制手段90を構成している。さらに、第2実施形態の場合でも、貫通凸部52の突起部53は、上向きにした取付座8Dに上方から取付片部31を配設させつつ、貫通凸部52を貫通孔42に挿入させた後には、貫通孔42の周縁43を係止可能となる。すなわち、取付片部31の上方からの取付座8Dへの配設時に、振動モータ21を保持した保持片部34の倒れ込みによる取付片部31の取付座8Dからの浮き上がりを、貫通孔42の周縁43を突起部53が係止することにより、規制する(図15の二点鎖線参照)。そのため、貫通凸部52の突起部53と貫通孔周縁43とは、取付片部31の取付座8Dからの浮き上がりを規制する浮き上がり規制手段91を構成することとなる。そしてさらに、第2実施形態でも、貫通孔42と貫通凸部52とは、既述したように、回転規制手段90も構成しており、浮き上がり規制手段91と兼用の兼用規制手段92を構成している。 Of course, in the second embodiment as well, the inner diameter dimension of the through hole 42 of the mounting piece portion 31 and the outer diameter dimension of the through convex portion 52 of the mounting seat 8D are set so as to fit each other. Rotation restricting means 90 for restricting the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31 when the screw 39 is tightened by constituting the assembly concave portion 41 and the assembly convex portion 51 which are assembled so as to fit each other when the piece portion 31 is arranged. Configure. Furthermore, in the case of the second embodiment as well, the protrusion 53 of the through protrusion 52 inserts the through protrusion 52 into the through hole 42 while disposing the mounting piece 31 from above on the mounting seat 8D facing upward. After that, the peripheral edge 43 of the through hole 42 can be locked. That is, when the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged on the mounting seat 8D from above, the lifting of the mounting piece portion 31 from the mounting seat 8D due to the tilting of the holding piece portion 34 holding the vibration motor 21 is prevented by the peripheral edge of the through hole 42. 43 is regulated by engaging the protrusion 53 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 15). Therefore, the protruding portion 53 of the penetrating protrusion 52 and the through-hole peripheral edge 43 constitute a lifting restricting means 91 that restricts the lifting of the mounting piece portion 31 from the mounting seat 8D. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the through-hole 42 and the through-projection 52 also constitute the rotation restricting means 90, as described above, and constitute the lifting restricting means 91 and the combined restricting means 92. ing.

そしてさらに、第2実施形態では、取付座8Dの周囲における取付片部31の幅方向(図例では後方側)の側面31c側には、ねじ39の締結時に、側面31cの回転を規制可能な規制部60Dが配設されている。規制部60Dは、取付座8Dの周囲に配設された芯材4(4B2)から突出する芯材突起部14を設けて、配設されている。詳しくは、規制部60Dは、芯材突起部14が、被覆部12Dから延設される被覆部15に覆われて、構成されている。 Further, in the second embodiment, a side surface 31c in the width direction (rear side in the figure) of the mounting piece portion 31 around the mounting seat 8D is provided so as to restrict the rotation of the side surface 31c when the screw 39 is tightened. A regulating portion 60D is provided. The restricting portion 60D is provided with a core projection 14 projecting from the core 4 (4B2) disposed around the mounting seat 8D. Specifically, the restricting portion 60D is configured such that the core protrusion 14 is covered with the covering portion 15 extending from the covering portion 12D.

そのため、第2実施形態では、ねじ39の締結時に、規制部60Dが取付ブラケット30の取付片部31の側面31cと当接して、取付片部31の回転を規制できることから、規制部60Dと側面31cとにより、回転規制手段60Dが構成されている。 Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the screw 39 is tightened, the restricting portion 60D comes into contact with the side surface 31c of the mounting piece portion 31 of the mounting bracket 30, and the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31 can be restricted. 31c constitute a rotation restricting means 60D.

そして、この第2実施形態では、回転規制手段60Dの規制部60Dが、芯材4B2からなる芯材突起部14を設けて構成されていることから、図10の被覆部12だけからなる規制部60に比べて、強度を向上させることができ、ねじ39の締結時における取付片部31の回転規制を、安定して、行うことができる。 In the second embodiment, since the restricting portion 60D of the rotation restricting means 60D is configured by providing the core projection portion 14 made of the core material 4B2, the restricting portion composed only of the covering portion 12 of FIG. 60, the strength can be improved, and the rotation of the mounting piece portion 31 can be stably regulated when the screw 39 is tightened.

なお、第2実施形態の規制部60Dでは、芯材突起部14が、被覆層6から延びる被覆部15に覆われている場合を示したが、被覆部15を設けずに、芯材4B2だけで、形成してもよい。 In addition, in the restricting portion 60D of the second embodiment, the case where the core protrusion 14 is covered with the covering portion 15 extending from the covering layer 6 is shown. and may be formed.

さらに、この第2実施形態では、回転規制手段として、規制部60Dと貫通凸部52との2種類が配設され、規制部60Dが、貫通凸部52を貫通させる貫通孔42の側方近傍の取付片部31の側面31cを規制するように配設されている。詳しくは、規制部60Dは、取付片部31の側面31c側で、取付片部31の長手方向(取付孔32と貫通孔42とを結ぶ方向)に沿う方向で、貫通孔42に対して、ラップ量r(図4参照)を設けて、ラップするように配設されている。そのため、挿通孔32を取付孔10に一致させるように、取付ブラケット30の貫通孔42に貫通凸部52を貫通させて、取付片部31を取付座8Dの配置させる際、取付片部31の側面31cも、規制部60Dに案内されるように位置規制されつつ、所定位置に配置される。そのため、取付片部31が、貫通孔42に貫通凸部52を貫通させた状態で、貫通凸部52を中心として時計回り方向や反時計回り方向に回転しようとしても、取付片部31の側面31cが、規制部60Dの左右方向の両縁60a,60b付近で、規制されて、それらの回転が規制される。すなわち、取付片部31の挿通孔32が、取付孔10の上方から位置ずれせずに、配置されることから、取付ブラケット30の取付片部31を、取付座8Dに配置させれば、規制部60Dと貫通凸部52とにより、取付孔10から挿通孔32が位置ずれせず、その後のねじ39を、挿通孔32を経て、取付孔10に挿入する作業も、容易となり、一層、取付ブラケット30の取付座8Dへの取付作業を簡便に行える。 Furthermore, in the second embodiment, two types of rotation restricting means, the restricting portion 60D and the through protrusion 52, are provided, and the restricting portion 60D is located in the vicinity of the side of the through hole 42 through which the through protrusion 52 penetrates. is disposed so as to regulate the side surface 31c of the mounting piece portion 31 of the . Specifically, the restricting portion 60D is arranged on the side surface 31c side of the attachment piece portion 31, and in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the attachment piece portion 31 (the direction connecting the attachment hole 32 and the through hole 42), with respect to the through hole 42. A wrap amount r (see FIG. 4) is provided so as to wrap. Therefore, when the through hole 42 of the mounting bracket 30 is passed through the through hole 42 of the mounting bracket 30 so that the through hole 32 is aligned with the mounting hole 10, and the mounting piece 31 is disposed on the mounting seat 8D, the mounting piece 31 is The side surface 31c is also arranged at a predetermined position while being restricted in position so as to be guided by the restricting portion 60D. Therefore, even if the mounting piece portion 31 attempts to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the through projection portion 52 in a state in which the through projection portion 52 is passed through the through hole 42 , the side surface of the mounting piece portion 31 is 31c is restricted near both lateral edges 60a and 60b of the restricting portion 60D, and their rotation is restricted. That is, since the insertion hole 32 of the mounting piece portion 31 is arranged without being displaced from above the mounting hole 10, if the mounting piece portion 31 of the mounting bracket 30 is arranged on the mounting seat 8D, it will be restricted. The portion 60D and the through protrusion 52 prevent the insertion hole 32 from being displaced from the mounting hole 10, thereby facilitating the subsequent work of inserting the screw 39 into the mounting hole 10 via the insertion hole 32. The mounting work of the bracket 30 to the mounting seat 8D can be easily performed.

また、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWでは、振動装置20を取り付ける取付座8をリング部Rの芯材5の部位に設けており、この第1実施形態の場合には、運転者の把持するリング部R自体に振動モータ21を配設することができて、作動時の振動装置20の振動を運転者に感知させ易い。但し、第1実施形態のステアリングホイールWのように、リング部Rの芯材5の部位に取付座8を設ける場合には、振動装置20が嵩張ることから、配設スペースが必要となり、リング部R付近の厚さ寸法、特に、リング面RPからの厚さ寸法Tが大きくなってしまい(図4参照)、リング部R付近の外観低下を招き易い。この点を考慮しつつ、取付座8をリング部Rの芯材5の部位に設けようとすれば、芯材5に凹部を設けつつ取付座8を配設することとなるが、リング部Rの芯材5の強度低下を招かないように、取付座用の凹部を設ける必要が生じて、手間がかかる。 In addition, in the steering wheel W of the first embodiment, the mounting seat 8 for mounting the vibration device 20 is provided at the portion of the core material 5 of the ring portion R. The vibrating motor 21 can be arranged in the ring portion R itself, so that the driver can easily sense the vibration of the vibrating device 20 during operation. However, as in the steering wheel W of the first embodiment, when the mounting seat 8 is provided at the portion of the core member 5 of the ring portion R, the vibrating device 20 is bulky, so an installation space is required. The thickness dimension in the vicinity of R, particularly the thickness dimension T from the ring surface RP, becomes large (see FIG. 4), and the appearance of the vicinity of the ring portion R tends to deteriorate. If the mounting seat 8 is provided at the portion of the core member 5 of the ring portion R while considering this point, the mounting seat 8 is disposed while providing the core member 5 with a concave portion. In order not to reduce the strength of the core member 5, it is necessary to provide a recess for the mounting seat, which is troublesome.

これに対し、取付座をスポーク部の芯材の部位に設ける場合には、配設スペースを考慮したり、強度低下に影響のある凹部を芯材に設ける構成を採用せずに済み、容易に、取付座を配設できる。 On the other hand, when the mounting seat is provided in the core part of the spoke, there is no need to consider the installation space or to provide a concave portion in the core material that affects the strength reduction. , mounting seats can be provided.

しかし、第2実施形態のステアリングホイールWDのように、取付座8Dをスポーク部S(SB)の芯材4(4C)の部位に設ける場合には、配設スペースを考慮したり、強度低下に影響のある凹部を芯材4に設ける構成を採用せずに済み、容易に、取付座8Dを配設できる。 However, as in the steering wheel WD of the second embodiment, when the mounting seat 8D is provided at the portion of the core member 4 (4C) of the spoke portion S (SB), the installation space may be taken into consideration and the strength may be lowered. It is possible to easily dispose the mounting seat 8D without adopting a configuration in which the core member 4 is provided with an influential concave portion.

なお、スポーク部Sに取付座8Dを配設する際、第2実施形態では、後側のスポーク部SBに振動装置20を取り付けているが、左右のスポーク部SFL,SFRに、取付座を設けて、振動装置を配設してもよい。 When the mounting seats 8D are arranged on the spokes S, in the second embodiment, the vibration device 20 is mounted on the spokes SB on the rear side, but mounting seats are provided on the left and right spokes SFL and SFR. A vibrating device may be provided.

2…芯材、4…スポーク芯材、5…リング芯材、6…被覆層、8,8A,8B,8C,8D…取付座、10…取付孔、12,12D…被覆部、15…芯材突起部、20…振動装置、21…振動モータ、22…モータ本体、23…回転駆動軸、25…錘、30…取付ブラケット、31,31A,31B,31C…取付片部、31b…反対側表面、31c…側面、32…挿通孔、34…保持片部、39…ねじ、41,41A…組付凹部、42…(組付凹部)貫通孔、45…(組付凹部)挿入孔、46…当接部、51,51A…組付凸部、52…(組付凸部)貫通凸部、53…突起部、55…(組付凸部)突片、60,60D…規制部、61…係止部、65…規制片部、90,90A,90B,90D…回転規制手段、91,91A,91B,91C…浮き上がり規制手段、92…兼用規制手段、
R…リング部、S,SB…スポーク部、W,WA,WB,WC,WD…ステアリングホイール。
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2... Core material 4... Spoke core material 5... Ring core material 6... Coating layer 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D... Mounting seat 10... Mounting hole 12, 12D... Coating part 15... Core Material protrusion 20 Vibration device 21 Vibration motor 22 Motor body 23 Rotating drive shaft 25 Weight 30 Mounting bracket 31, 31A, 31B, 31C Mounting piece 31b Opposite side Front surface 31c side surface 32 insertion hole 34 holding piece 39 screw 41, 41A assembly recess 42 (assembly recess) through hole 45 (assembly recess) insertion hole 46 Contact portion 51, 51A Assembly convex portion 52 (Assembling convex portion) Penetrating convex portion 53 Projecting portion 55 (Assembly convex portion) Protruding piece 60, 60D Regulating portion 61 Locking portion 65 Regulating piece 90, 90A, 90B, 90D Rotation regulating means 91, 91A, 91B, 91C Lifting regulating means 92 Combined regulating means
R... Ring part, S, SB... Spoke part, W, WA, WB, WC, WD... Steering wheel.

Claims (12)

操舵時に把持するリング部と、該リング部の中央に配設されるボス部と、前記リング部と前記ボス部とを連結するスポーク部と、を備えるとともに、前記リング部、前記ボス部、及び、前記スポーク部とを連結するように配設される芯材と、を備えて構成され、さらに、
前記リング部に振動を発生可能に、振動モータを有した振動装置が、前記芯材に設けられた取付座に取り付けられて構成されるステアリングホイールであって、
前記振動装置が、モータ本体の回転駆動軸に錘を設けた振動モータと、該振動モータを保持して前記芯材の取付座にねじ止めされる取付ブラケットと、を備えて、
前記取付ブラケットが、
前記取付座に対して一本のねじにより固定されて、前記ねじを挿通させる挿通孔を有し、前記取付座に対して、前記挿通孔を貫通して前記芯材の取付孔に締結される前記ねじにより、取り付けられる取付片部と、
前記挿通孔から離れた前記取付片部の端部から屈曲するように延びて、前記振動モータを保持する保持片部と、
を備え、
前記取付座と前記取付ブラケットとが、相互に対応して、
前記取付座へのねじ止め時における前記取付片部の回転を規制する回転規制手段と、
上向きにした前記取付座への前記取付片部の配設時に、前記振動モータを保持した前記保持片部の倒れ込みによる前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がり、を規制する浮き上がり規制手段と、
を配設させていることを特徴とするステアリングホイール。
a ring portion gripped during steering; a boss portion disposed in the center of the ring portion; and spoke portions connecting the ring portion and the boss portion, the ring portion, the boss portion, and , and a core member disposed so as to connect the spoke portion, and further,
A steering wheel in which a vibrating device having a vibrating motor is attached to a mounting seat provided on the core member so as to generate vibration in the ring portion,
The vibrating device comprises a vibrating motor in which a weight is provided on a rotation drive shaft of a motor body, and a mounting bracket that holds the vibrating motor and is screwed to a mounting seat of the core member,
The mounting bracket is
It is fixed to the mounting seat with a single screw, has an insertion hole through which the screw is inserted, and is fastened to the mounting hole of the core member through the insertion hole. a mounting piece attached by the screw;
a holding piece portion that bends and extends from an end portion of the mounting piece portion away from the insertion hole to hold the vibration motor;
with
The mounting seat and the mounting bracket correspond to each other,
a rotation restricting means for restricting rotation of the mounting piece portion when it is screwed to the mounting seat;
a lifting restriction means for restricting the mounting piece from rising from the mounting seat due to the tilting of the holding piece holding the vibration motor when the mounting piece is disposed on the mounting seat facing upward;
A steering wheel characterized in that a
前記回転規制手段が、前記取付座への前記取付片部の配設時に相互に嵌るように組み付けられて、前記取付座と前記取付片部とに対応して配設される組付凹部と組付凸部とから、構成されることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のステアリングホイール。 The rotation restricting means is assembled with an assembly concave portion arranged corresponding to the mounting seat and the mounting piece portion so as to be fitted to each other when the mounting piece portion is arranged on the mounting seat. 2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, further comprising a projection. 前記回転規制手段の前記組付凹部と前記組付凸部とが、前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がりを規制可能として、前記浮き上がり規制手段と兼用とされていることを特徴とする請求項2に記載のステアリングホイール。 The assembly concave portion and the assembly convex portion of the rotation restricting means are capable of restricting lifting of the mounting piece portion from the mounting seat, and are also used as the lifting restricting means. Item 3. The steering wheel according to item 2. 前記組付凹部が、前記取付片部に設けられ、
前記組付凸部が、前記取付片部に設けられた前記組付凹部に貫通するように、前記取付座に設けられるとともに、貫通した前記組付凹部の周縁を係止して、前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がりを規制する突起部、を備えて構成されていることを特徴とする請求項3に記載のステアリングホイール。
The assembly recess is provided in the mounting piece,
The mounting projection is provided on the mounting seat so as to penetrate the mounting recess provided on the mounting piece, and locks the periphery of the mounting recess that has penetrated the mounting piece. 4. The steering wheel according to claim 3, further comprising: a protrusion that restricts lifting of the portion from the mounting seat.
前記組付凸部が、前記取付片部に設けられ、
前記組付凹部が、前記取付片部に設けられた前記組付凸部を挿入させるように、前記取付座に設けられるとともに、挿入された前記組付凸部における前記取付片部の浮き上がり方向への傾動時に、前記組付凸部に当接して、前記取付片部の前記取付座からの浮き上がりを規制する当接部、を備えて構成されていることを特徴とする請求項3に記載のステアリングホイール。
The assembly convex portion is provided on the mounting piece portion,
The assembly concave portion is provided in the mounting seat so as to insert the assembly convex portion provided in the mounting piece portion, and the mounting piece portion is lifted by the inserted assembly convex portion. 4. The contacting portion for restricting the mounting piece portion from rising from the mounting seat by contacting the assembly convex portion when the mounting plate is tilted. steering wheel.
前記回転規制手段が、ねじ止め時の前記取付片部の側面を規制する規制部を、前記取付座側に配設させて、構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のステアリングホイール。 2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the rotation restricting means comprises a restricting portion for restricting a side surface of the mounting piece when screwed, provided on the mounting seat side. . 前記規制部が、前記取付座の周囲に配設された前記芯材から突出する芯材突起部を設けて、配設されていることを特徴とする請求項6に記載のステアリングホイール。 7. The steering wheel according to claim 6, wherein the restricting portion is provided with a core projection projecting from the core disposed around the mounting seat. 前記規制部が、前記取付片部における前記取付座と反対側の面を規制する係止部を備えて、前記浮き上がり規制手段を構成するように、配設されていることを特徴とする請求項6に記載のステアリングホイール。 3. The restricting portion is provided with a locking portion that restricts a surface of the mounting piece portion opposite to the mounting seat, and is disposed so as to constitute the lifting restricting means. 6. Steering wheel according to 6. 前記浮き上がり規制手段が、前記取付片部の前記挿通孔から離れる方向で前記保持片部を越えるように延びて、前記取付片部の浮き上がり方向への傾動時に、前記取付座付近に当接する規制片部、配設させて構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のステアリングホイール。 The lifting restricting means extends beyond the holding piece in a direction away from the insertion hole of the mounting piece, and is a restricting piece that contacts the vicinity of the mounting seat when the mounting piece tilts in the lifting direction. 2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein said steering wheel is constructed by disposing said parts. 前記取付座の前記取付孔周縁が、金属製の前記取付ブラケットの前記取付片部に当接させるように、金属製の前記芯材を露出させる構成として、
前記取付座側における前記回転規制手段及び前記浮き上がり規制手段の構成部位が、前記芯材を被覆する弾性を有した被覆層を配設させて、構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1乃至請求項8のいずれか1項に記載のステアリングホイール。
As a configuration in which the metal core is exposed so that the peripheral edge of the mounting hole of the mounting seat abuts against the mounting piece portion of the metal mounting bracket,
1 to 4, characterized in that the parts constituting the rotation restricting means and the lifting restricting means on the side of the mounting seat are constructed by arranging an elastic covering layer covering the core material. A steering wheel according to any one of claims 8 to 10.
前記取付座が、前記芯材における前記リング部の部位に、設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のステアリングホイール。 2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the mounting seat is provided at the ring portion of the core member. 前記取付座が、前記芯材における前記スポーク部の部位に、設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のステアリングホイール。 2. The steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the mounting seats are provided at the spoke portions of the core member.
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