WO2015064345A1 - ステアリング装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention is mounted on a vehicle or the like, and the steering wheel telescopic position, i.e., the position in the vehicle front-rear direction, the tilt position, i.e., the position in the height direction, according to the physique and driving posture of the driver.
- the present invention relates to an adjustable steering device.
- a steering device having a mechanism for reducing a driver's damage by reducing a shock received by a driver by displacing the steering wheel when the driver collides with the steering wheel due to a collision accident or the like.
- Patent Document 1 a steering device in which a nut attached as a driven member for telescopic adjustment to a lower portion of an inner column on the upper side is detachably mounted based on an impact load applied during a secondary collision There is.
- the impact energy at the time of the secondary collision is absorbed by the shock absorbing wire having the rear end spanned over the clamping bolt, or the clamping bolt is inserted at the time of the secondary collision.
- a bottomed groove is formed which extends in the axial direction on both side surfaces of the inner column and becomes shallower toward the rear of the vehicle, and the tip is on the front side of the bottomed groove.
- a steering device provided with pins fixed to the outer column so as to come into contact with each other.
- Patent Document 4 in a steering device having a clamping device that firmly clamps a column to a vehicle body mounting bracket using a friction plate, when an impact force of a predetermined level or more is applied due to a collision load, friction is applied. Some of the plates are deformed to release the friction plates.
- the column on the rear side of the vehicle may be separated from the fixed state, that is, the separation load may be different on both sides of the column in the vehicle width direction.
- the column was distorted, the separation load was slightly increased, and the intended separation load could not be stably obtained.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a steering device that can obtain a lower separation load more stably.
- a steering shaft that transmits steering force;
- An inner column that rotatably supports a vehicle rear side portion of the steering shaft;
- a vehicle front side portion of the steering shaft is rotatably supported, a slidably fitted to the inner column, a clamp portion for tightening and releasing the inner column, and a vehicle body disposed on the vehicle front side.
- An outer column provided with a tilt pivot that is rotatably attached to A vehicle body side bracket that clamps both sides of the clamp portion in the vehicle width direction and fixes the clamp portion to the vehicle body, and allows the inner column and the outer column to swing around the tilt pivot by releasing the fixation.
- a friction plate having an elongated hole extending in the axial direction and through which the tightening bolt passes, and being tightened by the tightening bolt together with the clamp member and the vehicle body side bracket;
- a holding member that is externally fitted to the inner column and is coupled to a vehicle rear side portion of the friction plate;
- the holding member and the inner column are coupled via a shear pin,
- a steering device is provided in which the shear pin is subjected to a shear failure by receiving a predetermined impact force.
- it further includes a second shear pin that couples the holding member and the inner column,
- the shear pin and the second shear pin are arranged to face each other in the vehicle width direction.
- the holding member has an annular shape with the inner column fitted therein, and a resin is interposed between the upper portion of the holding member and the inner column.
- a resin is interposed between the upper portion of the holding member and the inner column.
- the resin is injection-molded after the holding member is mounted on the inner column.
- the backlash between the holding member and the inner column can be performed while absorbing manufacturing errors between the holding member and the inner column.
- the resin has a fixing portion utilizing its elasticity, and is molded and fixed to the holding member by the fixing portion. Thereby, resin can be easily attached to a holding member.
- the fixing portion is engaged with a hole formed through the holding member in a radial direction. Thereby, resin can be attached to a holding member still more easily.
- the fixing portion wraps the upper part of the holding member from the inside in the radial direction of the holding member.
- it further includes a support member fixed to the inner column and at least a part interposed between the holding member and the inner column, and the shear pin is provided between the support member and the holding member. It is accommodated in a through-hole portion formed so as to penetrate therethrough. Thereby, the backlash between the holding member made of resin and the inner column, friction reduction, and the shear pin can be concentrated in one place. Further, since it is not necessary to form a through hole for inserting the shear pin in the inner column, the inner column can be prevented from being deformed when the through hole is formed, and the inner column can be smoothly moved during the secondary collision.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a steering apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 2 is a side view showing the steering apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the steering apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a cut surface perpendicular to the central axis of the steering device according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the 5-5 cross section shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 of the steering device according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a 6-6 cross section shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 of the steering device according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a steering apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 2 is a side view showing the steering apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 3 is
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a reinforcing unit that reinforces the fixation of the steering wheel of the steering device according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the steering device according to the second embodiment of the present application as viewed in the axial direction from the vehicle rear side.
- 9A and 9B are side views showing an annular member of the steering device according to the second embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 9A shows a side surface viewed in the axial direction from the vehicle rear side
- FIG. 9B shows a side surface viewed in the vehicle width direction.
- 10A and 10B are enlarged cross-sectional views showing a resin reservoir portion of the steering device according to the second embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 10A shows a state before filling with resin
- FIG. 10B shows a state before filling with resin
- FIG. 10B shows a state after filling with resin.
- FIG. 11 is a side view showing a steering apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a 12-12 cross section shown in FIG. 11 of the steering device according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an annular member to which a resin pad of a steering device according to a fourth embodiment of the present application is attached.
- 14A, 14B, and 14C are views showing a resin pad of the steering device according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.
- 14A is a perspective view
- FIG. 14B is a front view
- FIG. 14C is a sectional view taken along the line 14C-14C shown in FIG. 14B.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a steering apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a cut surface obtained by cutting the steering device according to the fifth embodiment of the present application perpendicularly to the axial direction at the position of the annular member.
- 17A and 17B are enlarged views showing a resin pad of the steering device according to the fifth embodiment of the present application.
- 17A is a front view
- FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view of 17B-17B shown in FIG. 17A.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a steering apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a cut surface perpendicular to the central axis of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a support member of the steering apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, and 21E are views showing a support member of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- 21A shows the vehicle front side surface
- FIG. 21B shows the left side surface
- FIG. 21C shows the lower surface
- FIG. 21D shows the right side surface
- FIG. 21E shows the vehicle rear side surface.
- 22A and 22B are enlarged cross-sectional views showing the periphery of the support member of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 22A and 22B are enlarged cross-sectional views showing the periphery of the support member of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 22A shows a state before the resin is injected
- FIG. 22B shows a state after the resin is injected
- FIG. 23 is an enlarged cross-sectional view around the stopper in the cross section shown in FIG. 19 of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment of the present application. It is an expanded sectional view showing a support member periphery of a steering device concerning a modification of a 6th embodiment of this application.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a steering apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- the steering device 1 includes a steering shaft 2 that transmits the rotation of a steering wheel (not shown) attached to the rear side of the vehicle, that is, the left front side as viewed in FIG. 1, to the front side of the vehicle, that is, the right rear side as viewed in FIG.
- the inner column 3 that rotatably supports the vehicle rear side portion of the steering shaft 2 and the outer column 5 that fits the vehicle front side portion of the inner column 3 and rotatably supports the vehicle front side portion of the steering shaft 2.
- a vehicle body side bracket 6 which is arranged around the vehicle rear side portion of the outer column 5 and fixes the steering device 1 to the vehicle, and operates to fix and release the position of the steering wheel (not shown) in the tilt direction and the telescopic direction.
- An operation lever 7 for carrying out the operation and a reinforcing unit 8 for reinforcing the fixing of the inner column. That.
- the steering shaft 2 is arranged on the vehicle rear side, and is composed of an upper shaft 2a to which a steering wheel is attached, and a lower shaft 2b that is spline-fitted with the upper shaft 2a on the vehicle front side.
- the extending direction of the steering shaft 2 is referred to as an “axial direction”.
- a tilt pivot 9 serving as a center of tilt rotation is provided on the upper portion of the outer column 5 on the vehicle front side.
- the steering device 1 can rotate about the tilt pivot 9.
- the vehicle body side bracket 6 is arranged above the outer column 5 on the vehicle rear side, and is fixed to the vehicle body so as not to be detached, and extends from the upper plate portion 6a to both sides of the outer column 5 in the vehicle width direction. It is comprised from the side-plate parts 6b and 6c. Arc-like long holes 14a and 14b centering on the tilt pivot 9 are formed in the side plate portions 6b and 6c, and a tightening bolt 10 is passed through the long holes 14a and 14b. In FIG. 1, the long hole 14a is not shown.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the steering apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application. The left side surface is shown when the steering device 1 is viewed from the vehicle rear side.
- the operation lever 7 is fixed to the tightening bolt 10.
- the tightening bolt 10 is tightened so that the side plates 6 b and 6 c are brought close to each other, moving in the tilt direction and moving in the telescopic direction. Limit.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the steering device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- a slit portion 5a that forms a slit extending in the axial direction and extending in the circumferential direction at the end portion on the front side of the vehicle.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a cut surface perpendicular to the central axis of the steering device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application. It is the figure which looked at the part of the vehicle width direction right side from the left side.
- the upper shaft 2a is formed in a cylindrical shape
- the lower shaft 2b is formed in a columnar shape
- a vehicle rear side portion of the lower shaft 2b is fitted into a vehicle front side portion of the upper shaft 2a, and is splined at the portion. ing.
- the length of the steering shaft 2 can be changed at the time of telescopic adjustment and at the time of impact relaxation by the secondary collision.
- a rear side bearing 11 fixed by a C ring is fitted.
- the upper shaft 2 a is rotatably supported by the rear side bearing 11.
- the upper shaft 2 a is fixed so as not to move relative to the inner column 3 in the axial direction, and moves in the axial direction together with the inner column 3.
- a C-ring, a washer, and an O-ring are arranged in this order from the vehicle front side, and the front side bearing 12 that aligns the spline coupling core displacement is arranged. It fits inside.
- the lower shaft 2b is rotatably supported by the front bearing 12.
- Protruding portions 5b and 5c protruding downward are formed at the lower portion of the slit portion 5a of the outer column 5.
- the tightening bolt 10 is passed through a hole formed in the boundary portion between the slit portion 5a and the projecting portions 5b and 5c in the vehicle width direction. In FIG. 4, the protruding portion 5b is not shown.
- a resin stopper 13 is externally fitted at the approximate center in the axial direction of the lower shaft 2b.
- the stopper 13 restricts the upper shaft 2a from moving further forward of the vehicle during telescopic adjustment.
- the stopper 13 is configured to come off when it receives an impact of a certain level or more due to a secondary collision. In the present invention, the stopper 13 may not be provided.
- a long hole portion 5d that forms a long hole that penetrates in the radial direction and extends in the axial direction is formed.
- a resin spacer 15 which is bolted to the upper portion of the inner column 3 on the front side of the vehicle is disposed.
- the spacer 15 engages with the side surface of the long hole portion 5d to suppress the rotation of the inner column 3, and engages with the vehicle rear side portion of the long hole portion 5d to define the maximum pull-out amount during telescopic adjustment. Furthermore, it plays the role of a guide for guiding the moving direction of the inner column 3 at the time of the secondary collision.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the 5-5 cross section shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 of the steering device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- the portion of the outer column 5 disposed in the vicinity of the tightening bolt 10 including the slit portion 5a and the protruding portion 5b constitutes a clamp portion that is elastically deformed by tightening the tightening bolt 10 to tighten and hold the inner column 3. is doing.
- both side surfaces of the outer column 5 in the vehicle width direction are in sliding contact with the mutually opposing surfaces of the side plate portions 6b and 6c of the vehicle body side bracket 6 when adjusting the tilt position.
- a nut 16 is screwed to the shaft portion of the tightening bolt 10 on the left side of the vehicle.
- a thrust bearing 17, an operation lever 7, a movable cam 18 fixed to the operation lever 7 so as not to rotate relative thereto, and a movable cam 18, a fixed cam 19 that is non-rotatably fitted in the long hole 14 a of the side plate portion 6 b, a side plate portion 6 b that becomes a clamping portion, and a part of a reinforcing unit 8 that will be described later are interposed.
- the reinforcing unit 8 reinforces the fixing of the inner column 3.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a 6-6 cross section shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 of the steering apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application. *
- a metal annular member 20 is externally fitted as a holding member for holding the inner column 3 by a clearance fit at a substantially middle portion of the inner column 3 in the axial direction.
- a pair of through holes 20a and 20b penetrating in the radial direction are formed on both the left and right sides of the annular member 20 in the vehicle width direction, and the inner column 3 corresponding to the through holes 20a and 20b also has a radial direction.
- a pair of through-holes 3a and 3b penetrating through are provided.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are inserted into the through holes 20a, 20b, 3a and 3b provided in the annular member 20 and the inner column 3.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are composed of a disk-shaped head and a columnar shaft extending vertically from the center of the head to one side, and the shafts are formed in the through holes 20a, 20b, 3a and 3b. Has been inserted.
- the lower part of the annular member 20 is formed thicker than the side part and the upper part, and is configured such that other members of the reinforcing unit 8 can be attached.
- screw holes 20c and 20d are formed in the thick portion from the bottom to the top, and the screws 22a and 22b are screwed together so that the mounting portion 23a of the inner friction plate 23, which will be described later, is circular. It is configured to be attached to the ring member 20.
- concave portions 20 e and 20 f that are recessed inward from both outer sides in the vehicle width direction are formed at the boundary portion between the thick lower portion and the upper portion.
- the upper ends of the recesses 20e and 20f that are bent inside the rising portions 23b and 23c of the inner friction plate 23 described later are hooked.
- convex portions 20g and 20h each projecting to the left and right outer sides in the vehicle width direction and having a long oval shape in the axial direction.
- Opening slots 23d and 23e formed in the vehicle rear side portions of the raised portions 23b and 23c of the inner friction plate 23 are fitted on the convex portions 20g and 20h, respectively, and further, outer friction described later from the outer side in the vehicle width direction.
- Long hole portions 25a and 25b formed in the plates 24a and 24b are externally fitted.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the reinforcing unit 8 that restricts the movement in the telescopic direction of the steering device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application.
- the left front side is shown as the vehicle rear side
- the right back side is shown as the vehicle front side.
- the reinforcing unit 8 includes an annular member 20, an inner friction plate 23, a pair of outer friction plates 24a and 24b, and an intermediate friction plate 30.
- the inner friction plate 23 is made of a metal plate, and is formed on an attachment portion 23a attached to the lower portion of the annular member 20, an upright portion 23b, 23c extending in the axial direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction, and an upright portion 23b, 23c. And a pair of long hole portions 23f and 23g constituting a long hole in the axial direction.
- the upright portions 23b and 23c have upper end portions on the rear side of the vehicle protruding upward from other portions and bent inward. Further, a portion bent inward at the lower portions of the rising portions 23b and 23c and a portion bent downward from the vehicle front side of the mounting portion 23a and further bent forward of the vehicle are integrally formed, as shown in FIG.
- a lower surface portion 23h is configured.
- the outer friction plates 24a and 24b are made of a metal plate and have a substantially rectangular shape.
- Long hole portions 25a and 25b corresponding to the convex portions 20g and 20h are formed on the vehicle rear side portions of the outer friction plates 24a and 24b, respectively.
- long hole portions 26a and 26b which are long in the axial direction are configured.
- the intermediate friction plate 30 is made of a metal plate and extends upward, and friction portions 30a and 30b interposed between the rising portions 23b and 23c of the inner friction plate 23 and the outer friction plates 24a and 24b, respectively. It has the coupling
- the friction portions 30a and 30b are respectively formed with round holes 30d and 30e through which the tightening bolt 10 is passed.
- the inner friction plate 23 and the outer friction plates 24a and 24b are assembled to the annular member 20 as described above.
- the annular member 20 is externally fitted to the inner column 3, and the long hole portion 26a of the outer friction plate 24a, the friction portion 30a of the intermediate friction plate 30, and the long hole portion 23f of the inner friction plate 23 are arranged on the vehicle body side.
- the long hole portion 23g of the inner friction plate 23, the friction portion 30b of the intermediate friction plate 30, and the length of the outer friction plate 24b is assembled so as to be interposed between the side plate portion 6c of the vehicle body side bracket 6 and the protruding portion 5c of the outer column 5.
- the tightening bolt 10 is provided in the long hole portion 26a of the outer friction plate 24a, the round holes 30d and 30e of the intermediate friction plate 30, the long hole portions 23f and 23g of the inner friction plate 23, and the long hole portion 26b of the outer friction plate 24b. Passed. *
- the tightening bolt 10 moves substantially vertically in the long holes formed in the side plate portions 6b and 6c of the vehicle body side bracket 6. Tilt adjustment becomes possible. At the same time, the fixation of the inner friction plate 23 and the outer friction plates 24 a and 24 b and the tightening of the inner column 3 in the clamp portion of the outer column 5 are also released. Accordingly, the driver can perform tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment by operating the operation lever 7 once.
- the steering device 1 According to the steering device 1 according to the first embodiment having the above-described configuration, even when a light weight passenger collides secondarily, it is possible to absorb an impact with a stable and low separation load.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are arranged in the vicinity of the coupling portion between the inner friction plate 23, the outer friction plates 24a and 24b and the annular member 20, the annular member 20 is affected by the impact of the secondary collision. A strong moment load is prevented from being applied, and the impact force is directly transmitted to the shear pins 21a and 21b, so that a low separation load can be stably obtained.
- the column does not fall off even after absorbing the impact of the secondary collision, and thus steering is possible.
- the reinforcing unit 8 firmly fixes the inner column 3, thereby improving the vibration rigidity of the column and ensuring the steering stability.
- the inner friction plate 23 and the outer friction plates 24a and 24b are integrally formed by the annular member 20, a fixing force due to friction is generated in the vehicle width direction. It is possible to prevent the left and right sides from being different from each other and to prevent the column from being twisted at the time of the secondary collision and increasing the separation load.
- the separation load does not vary and a stable separation load can be obtained. Can do.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are preferably provided in the vicinity of the coupling portion between the inner friction plate 23, the outer friction plates 24a and 24b, and the annular member 20, but as in the first embodiment. It is not limited to right and left in the vehicle width direction, and may be provided at the lower part of the annular member 20 or at both the left and right and lower parts. Further, the number of shear pins is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Furthermore, the shear pins 21a and 21b can be lightened by being molded with resin, and can be sized so as not to hinder assembly. Metal pins or aluminum pins may be used.
- the number of friction plates is not limited to one provided on each side with the intermediate friction plate interposed therebetween, but one intermediate plate is provided without providing an intermediate friction plate, or two or more intermediate friction plates are provided on one side. You can also. Further, the friction plates can be arranged on either one, and can also be arranged outside the side plate portions 6 b and 6 c of the vehicle body side bracket 6.
- the second embodiment of the present application differs from the first embodiment only in that the resin 29 is filled in the upper part of the annular member 20, and the other configuration is the same as the first embodiment.
- the components other than the resin 29 will be described using the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, omitting overlapping descriptions.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the steering device 1 according to the second embodiment of the present application as viewed in the axial direction from the vehicle rear side.
- a pair of air vent portions 20i and 20j that are recessed radially outwardly on the inner peripheral surface of the annular member 20 and that form a gap penetrating in the axial direction between the inner column 3 are separated from the upper portion of the annular member 20. Is formed.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are side views showing the annular member 20 of the steering device 1 according to the second embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 9A shows a side surface viewed in the axial direction from the vehicle rear side
- FIG. 9B shows a side surface viewed in the vehicle width direction.
- 10A and 10B are enlarged cross-sectional views showing a resin reservoir of a steering device according to the second embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 10A shows a state before the resin 29 is filled
- FIG. 10B shows a state after the resin 29 is filled.
- the annular member 20 is formed with an injection hole 20k penetrating in the radial direction at the upper center.
- the annular member 20 has a diameter that increases in the center in the axial direction between the air vent portion 20 i and the air vent portion 20 j, and a resin reservoir that forms an arc-shaped gap between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3. 20m is formed.
- the resin 29 is injected by applying injection pressure from the injection hole 20k, the resin 29 is filled between the resin reservoir 20m and the inner column 3, and injection molding is performed. By injecting the resin 29 until the resin 29 overflows from the air vents 20 i and 20 j, the resin 29 can be reliably injected into the entire gap between the resin reservoir 20 m and the inner column 3.
- the inner column 3 By injection molding the resin 29 as described above, the inner column 3 can be pressed against the lower inner peripheral surface of the annular member 20 with the pressure of the resin 29 and can be stuffed. Thereby, it is possible to perform backlashing without adding a through-hole to the inner column 3, maintain a high roundness of the inner column 3, and prevent an excessive frictional load from being applied.
- the resin 29 is interposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, a load directed upward in the tilt direction is applied at the time of the secondary collision, and the inner column 3 is pressed against the upper part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member 30. Even in such a case, the resin 29 can make the inner column 3 and the annular member 30 slip easily, thereby preventing the separation load from increasing.
- the steering device 1 According to the steering device 1 according to the second embodiment having the above-described configuration, even when a light weight passenger collides secondarily, it is possible to absorb an impact with a stable and low separation load.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are arranged in the vicinity of the coupling portion between the inner friction plate 23, the outer friction plates 24a and 24b and the annular member 20, the annular member 20 is affected by the impact of the secondary collision. A strong moment load is prevented from being applied, and the impact force is directly transmitted to the shear pins 21a and 21b, so that a low separation load can be stably obtained.
- the column does not fall off even after absorbing the impact of the secondary collision, so that steering is possible.
- the reinforcing unit 8 firmly fixes the inner column 3, thereby improving the vibration rigidity of the column and ensuring the steering stability.
- the fixing force due to the friction is the vehicle width direction. It is possible to prevent the left and right sides from being different from each other and to prevent the column from being twisted at the time of the secondary collision and increasing the separation load.
- the separation load does not vary, and a stable separation load can be obtained. Can do.
- the third embodiment of the present application is different from the first embodiment only in the configuration in which the resin is interposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, and the other configurations are the same as the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping description will be omitted and the resin will be described.
- molded previously according to the injection hole of an annular member and the internal shape of a resin reservoir part is used. That is, the resin pad includes an arc portion that is accommodated in the resin reservoir portion, and a fixed portion that protrudes upward from the upper center of the arc portion and is accommodated in the injection hole. A plurality of minute protrusions protruding in the radial direction are provided on the upper surface of the arc portion of the resin pad. The resin pad is attached from the inner diameter side to the upper side of the annular member. Thereby, the effect similar to 2nd Embodiment can be acquired.
- the injection of the resin into the annular member is not limited to the upper side, and may be performed from other radial directions such as from the vehicle width direction.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are preferably provided in the vicinity of the coupling portion between the inner friction plate 23, the outer friction plates 24a and 24b, and the annular member 20, but as in the above embodiment, It is not limited to the left and right in the width direction, and may be provided at the lower part of the annular member 20 or at both the left and right and the lower part. Further, the number of shear pins is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Furthermore, the shear pins 21a and 21b can be lightened by being molded with resin, and can be sized so as not to hinder assembly. Metal pins or aluminum pins may be used.
- the number of friction plates is not limited to one provided on each side with the intermediate friction plate interposed therebetween, but one intermediate plate is provided without providing an intermediate friction plate, or two or more intermediate friction plates are provided on one side. You can also. Further, the friction plates can be arranged on either one, and can also be arranged outside the side plate portions 6 b and 6 c of the vehicle body side bracket 6.
- the fourth embodiment of the present application differs from the first embodiment only in that a resin pad 227 is disposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, and the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the components other than the resin pad 227 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the redundant description will be omitted, and the resin pad 227 will be described.
- FIG. 11 is a side view showing a steering apparatus 200 according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.
- the left side surface of the steering device 200 is shown.
- the left side in the drawing is the vehicle front side
- the right side in the drawing is the vehicle rear side.
- a resin pad 227 that is molded in advance according to the internal shape of the upper hole 20k of the annular member 20 and the resin reservoir 20m is used. As shown in FIG. 11, a part of the resin pad 227 protrudes upward from the upper part of the annular member 20, and the other part is accommodated between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a 12-12 cross section shown in FIG. 11 of the steering apparatus 200 according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.
- the resin 227 is accommodated in the upper hole 20k and the resin reservoir 20m of the annular member 20 except for the portion protruding upward from the upper part of the annular member 20.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the annular member 20 to which the resin pad 227 of the steering device 200 according to the fourth embodiment of the present application is attached.
- the resin pad 227 is easily assembled by attaching to the upper part of the annular member 20 from the inner diameter side of the annular member 20 and then fitting the annular member 20 to the inner column 3.
- FIG. 14A, 14B, and 14C are views showing a resin pad of the steering device according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.
- 14A is a perspective view
- FIG. 14B is a front view
- FIG. 14C is a sectional view taken along the line 14C-14C shown in FIG. 14B.
- the resin pad 227 is formed of a resin and includes an arc portion 227a that is accommodated in the resin reservoir portion, and a pair of fixing portions 227b and 227c that protrude upward from the upper center of the arc portion 227a and are accommodated in the upper hole. Has been.
- the pair of fixing portions 227b and 227c are integrally and continuously integrated with the semi-cylindrical portions 227d and 227e that protrude upward from the upper center of the circular arc portion 227a and the semi-cylindrical portions 227d and 227e, respectively.
- the return portions 227f and 227g are formed and formed with conical surfaces whose diameter is increased in the direction perpendicular to the cylindrical surface from the cylindrical surface side of the semi-cylindrical portions 227d and 227e and reduced in diameter. Of the return portions 227f and 227g, the surface opposite to the conical surface forms a plane on the same plane as the planes of the semi-cylindrical portions 227d and 227e.
- the pair of fixing portions 227b and 227c are arranged with a gap so as to face each other on the plane side.
- the pair of fixing portions 227b and 227c are elastically deformed and approach each other when the resin pad 227 is attached to the annular member 20, and are restored after the return portions 227f and 227g pass through the upper hole 20k. 227 is fixed to the annular member 20.
- a plurality of minute protrusions 227h protruding in the radial direction are provided on the lower surface of the arc portion 227a of the resin pad 227.
- the minute protrusion 227h has a semi-cylindrical shape that is long in the axial direction, and the curved surface side is arranged facing the inner column 3 side.
- the minute protrusion 227h may be provided on the upper surface of the arc portion 227a.
- the shear pins 21a and 21b are preferably provided in the vicinity of the coupling portion between the inner friction plate 23, the outer friction plates 24a and 24b, and the annular member 20. It is not limited to the left and right in the width direction, and may be provided at the lower part of the annular member 20 or at both the left and right and the lower part. Further, the number of shear pins is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Furthermore, the shear pins 21a and 21b can be lightened by being molded with resin, and can be sized so as not to hinder assembly. Metal pins or aluminum pins may be used as the shear pins 21a and 21b.
- the number of friction plates is not limited to the one provided on each side with the intermediate friction plate interposed therebetween, but one intermediate side plate is provided without providing the intermediate friction plate, or two or more intermediate friction plates are provided, and three or more sides are provided. You can also Further, the friction plates can be arranged on either one, and can also be arranged outside the side plate portions 6 b and 6 c of the vehicle body side bracket 6.
- the fifth embodiment of the present application is different from the first embodiment in that the resin pad 33 is disposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3 and the pin 21 is disposed below the annular member 20. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment are used for the configuration other than the resin pad 33 and the pin 21, and the redundant description is omitted. The arrangement of the resin pad 33 and the pin 21 will be described.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the steering apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present application.
- the resin pad 33 is arranged as shown in FIG.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a cut surface obtained by cutting the steering device according to the fifth embodiment of the present application perpendicularly to the axial direction at the position of the annular member 20.
- An escape portion 20 n that forms a space that is spaced apart from the inner column 3 and penetrates in the axial direction is formed on the upper portion of the annular member 20. Between the escape portion 20n and the inner column 3, a resin pad 33 made of resin is disposed as an elastic member. With the resin pad 33, the backlash between the annular member 30 and the inner column 3 can be filled.
- the lower part of the annular member 20 is formed thicker in the radial direction than the left and right sides of the annular member 20, and a hole 20a penetrating vertically is formed in the center.
- a portion of the inner column 3 that faces the upper end of the hole 20a is formed with a hole 3a that is continuous with the hole 20a and that forms a through hole that penetrates from the lower end of the annular member 20 to the inside of the inner column 3.
- the hole 20a forms a substantially cylindrical internal space, and has a counterbore part having a larger inner diameter than the other part at the lower end part.
- a through-hole formed by the hole 20a of the annular member 20 and the hole 3a of the inner column 3 has a cylindrical shaft portion as a coupling member for connecting the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, and the shaft portion.
- a resin-made pin 21 having a disk-shaped head with a larger diameter is passed therethrough. The head of the pin 21 is accommodated in the counterbore part of the hole 20a.
- Screw holes 20c and 20d are formed on the left and right sides of the hole 20a of the annular member 20 from the lower side to the upper side, and pass through holes 23j and 23k formed in a mounting portion 23a of the inner friction plate 23 described later. By attaching the screws 22a and 22b, an attachment portion 23a of the inner friction plate 23 described later is attached to the annular member 20.
- the annular member 20 By attaching the mounting portion 23a of the inner friction plate 23 to the annular member 20, the annular member 20 is integrally fixed to the inner friction plate 23, and the pin 21 can be prevented from falling off.
- a hole 23i is formed in the portion of the inner friction plate 23 facing the pin 21 of the mounting portion 23a. Through the holes 23i, it can be visually confirmed that the pins 21 are attached in an assembly process or the like.
- 17A and 17B are enlarged views showing the resin pad 33 of the steering apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present application.
- 17A is a front view showing a state where the resin pad 33 is viewed from the driver side when the steering device 1 is mounted on a vehicle
- FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view taken along 17B-17B shown in FIG. 17A.
- the resin pad 33 includes a base 33a disposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, fixing portions 33b and 33c extending upward from the vehicle front side portion and the vehicle rear side portion of the base 33a, and the base 33a.
- a plurality of protrusions 33d are formed on the lower surface.
- the base 33a has a flat upper surface and a curved lower surface along the outer peripheral surface of the inner column 3.
- the fixing portions 33b and 33c are formed over the entire length of the base 33a in the vehicle width direction, and step portions projecting inward from the base portion are formed at portions of the fixing portions 33b and 33c facing each other.
- Claws 33e and 33f are formed in which the width in the vehicle front-rear direction gradually decreases from the top to the top.
- the protrusion 33d formed at the lower portion of the base 33a protrudes toward the inner column 3 and extends in the axial direction.
- the resin pad 33 can be connected to the inner column 3 and the annular ring regardless of variations in the gap between the inner column 3 and the annular member 20 caused by the outer diameter tolerance of the inner column 3 and the inner diameter tolerance of the annular member 20. It becomes possible to contact both of the members 20. Thereby, the assembly work can be simplified.
- the protrusion long in the axial direction the inner column 3 can smoothly move to the front side of the vehicle when absorbing the impact of the secondary collision.
- the inner column 3 is fixed by the annular member 20, so that it is not necessary to firmly tighten the inner column 3 by the clamp portion of the outer column 5, and the tightening of the outer column 5 by the clamp portion is light. It is supposed to be.
- the inner column 3 reduces the frictional force generated in the clamp portion between the inner column 3 and the outer column 5 at the time of the secondary collision, and reduces the load at which the shock absorbing function operates.
- the reinforcing unit 8 the steering column is prevented from being twisted due to different separation loads on the left and right of the steering device 1, and a stable low separation load is realized.
- the resin pad 33 is interposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3 over a wide range, so that a load directed upward in the tilt direction is applied to the inner column 3 at the time of the secondary collision. Even when it is applied, it is possible to more reliably prevent a large frictional force from being generated between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, and to stably reduce the load at which the shock absorbing function operates.
- the steering column since the steering column does not fall off even after absorbing the impact of the secondary collision, the steering can be performed.
- the pins 21 for fixing the annular member 20 to the inner column 3 may be arranged on both the left and right sides, or may be provided on both the left and right and the lower part. Further, the number of pins is not limited to one or two, and may be three or more. Further, the pin 21 can be lightened by being molded with resin, and can be sized so as not to hinder assembly. A metal pin or an aluminum pin may be used as the pin 21.
- the number of friction plates is not limited to one provided on each side with the intermediate friction plate interposed therebetween, but one intermediate plate is provided without providing an intermediate friction plate, or two or more intermediate friction plates are provided on one side. You can also.
- the friction plate can be provided on either the left or right side, and can also be disposed outside the side plate portions 6 b and 6 c of the vehicle body side bracket 6.
- the sixth embodiment of the present application is different from the first embodiment only in that the support member 27 is disposed and a hole for inserting a pin into the inner column 3 is not formed, and other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the support member 27 and its peripheral configuration will be described using the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment except for the support member 27 and its peripheral configuration, and redundant description will be omitted.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a steering apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- the support member 27 is arranged as shown in FIG.
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a cut surface perpendicular to the central axis of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- the support member 27 has a long plate shape in the axial direction and is disposed on the upper side of the inner column 3.
- the vehicle front side portion is fixed to the inner column 3 together with the stopper 32, and the vehicle rear side portion is connected to the annular member 20. Arranged between the inner columns 3.
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the support member 27 of the steering device 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- the upper left in the drawing is the vehicle rear side, and the lower right in the drawing is the vehicle front side.
- the support member 27 is a plate-like member having a substantially rectangular shape that is long in the axial direction, and the lower surface 27a is formed in a curved surface having a curved curvature so as to be in close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the inner column 3. Further, a first hole portion 27b penetrating in the plate thickness direction is formed in the vicinity of the vehicle front side end portion of the support member 27, and a groove portion 27c extending in the vehicle width direction is formed in the vicinity of the vehicle rear side end portion of the lower surface 27a. Is formed.
- 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, and 21E are views showing the support member 27 of the steering device 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- 21A shows the vehicle front side surface
- FIG. 21B shows the left side surface
- FIG. 21C shows the lower surface 27a
- FIG. 21D shows the right side surface
- FIG. 21E shows the vehicle rear side surface.
- the upper surface 27d of the support member 27 is formed in a planar shape.
- a second hole portion 27e penetrating in the thickness direction is formed at the inner center of the groove portion 27c.
- FIG. 22A and 22B are enlarged cross-sectional views showing the periphery of the support member 27 of the steering device 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- FIG. 22A shows a state before the resin 31 is injection molded
- FIG. 22B shows a state after the resin 31 is injection molded.
- the vehicle rear side end portion of the support member 27 is accommodated between the support member accommodation portion 28 formed in the annular member 20 and the inner column 3, and the second hole portion 27e is circular.
- a through-hole portion penetrating to the inner column 3 is formed continuously with the injection hole 20 k formed in the ring member 20.
- a resin reservoir portion 20m that forms a gap apart from the inner column 3 is formed on both the left and right sides of the support member 27, and air vent portions 20i and 20j are respectively formed on the outer sides of the resin reservoir portion 20m in the vehicle width direction. Is formed.
- the air vent portions 20i and 20j penetrate the annular member 20 in the axial direction, and when the resin 31 is injection-molded, the inside of the injection hole 20k, the second hole portion 27e, the groove portion 27c, and the resin reservoir portion 20m. Let the air escape.
- the resin 31 When the resin 31 is injected into the injection hole 20k, it flows between the groove 27c and the inner column 3 from the second hole 27e, and as shown in FIG. 22B, the resin 31 is injected into the injection hole 20k, the second hole 27e, the groove 27c, The resin reservoir 20m and the air vents 20i and 20j are filled inside.
- the annular member 20 and the inner column 3 are fixed via a shear pin made of resin filled in the inlet 20k and the second hole 27e.
- FIG. 23 is an enlarged cross-sectional view around the stopper 32 in the cross section shown in FIG. 19 of the steering apparatus 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.
- the stopper 32 is disposed in the inner column 3 with a hole formed through the inner column 3 in the radial direction, a bolt 35 passed through the first hole 27b of the support member 27, and the bolt 35 is screwed.
- An annular ring positioned between the support member 27 and the contact plate 34 formed with the female screw to be fitted, and the outer diameter of the bolt 35 and the enlarged diameter portion formed on the upper portion of the head of the bolt 35. Resin spacer 15. By forming the resin spacer 15 with resin, noise during telescopic adjustment can be suppressed.
- the support member 27 is fixed to the inner column 3 by the bolt 35 as described above.
- the inner column 3 is fixed by the reinforcing unit 8 so that the inner column 3 does not need to be firmly tightened by the clamp portion of the outer column 5, and the outer column 5 is tightened by the clamp portion. Appendices are light. As a result, the inner column 3 reduces the frictional force generated in the clamp portion between the inner column 3 and the outer column 5 at the time of the secondary collision, and reduces the separation load.
- the steering apparatus 1 According to the steering apparatus 1 according to the sixth embodiment having the above-described configuration, even when a light weight passenger collides secondarily, the impact can be absorbed by a stable low separation load.
- steering is possible because the column does not fall off even after absorbing the impact of the secondary collision.
- the steering device 1 since it is not necessary to process a hole in the inner column 3 in the connection between the inner column 3 and the annular portion 20, the inner column 3 is prevented from being deformed, By maintaining the roundness, the stroke at the time of separation can be made smooth.
- the reinforcing unit 8 firmly fixes the inner column 3, thereby improving the vibration rigidity of the column and ensuring the steering stability.
- the steering device 1 since the inner friction plate 23 and the outer friction plates 24a and 24b are integrally formed by the annular member 20, the fixing force due to friction differs on the left and right. It is possible to prevent the column from being twisted at the time of the secondary collision and the separation load from increasing.
- the resin 31 is interposed between the annular member 20 and the inner column 3 even when a load that moves the column upward due to a secondary collision is applied. Therefore, the separation load can be prevented from increasing, and a stable separation load can be obtained without variation in the separation load.
- FIG. 24 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the periphery of the support member 127 of the steering device according to a modification of the sixth embodiment of the present application. Since the present modification is different from the steering apparatus 1 according to the sixth embodiment only in the shape of the support member, the shape of the support member 127 according to the present modification will be described, and the other parts of the steering apparatus will be described above. The same reference numerals as those in the sixth embodiment are used and description thereof is omitted.
- the support member 127 has a configuration substantially similar to that of the support member 27, but has a resin reservoir portion 127f that extends from the second hole portion 127e to the left and right sides on the lower surface of the support member 127.
- the support member 27 is different from the support member 27 described above.
- the support member 127 is formed with a resin reservoir 127f extending from the second hole 127e on both the left and right sides, and an inner portion formed between the resin reservoir 127f and the inner column 3 on the left and right sides thereof. Grooves 127 c are formed to allow the space to continue to the left and right sides along the inner column 3.
- the resin reservoir 20m formed in the annular member 20 is disposed outside the groove 127c, and air vents 20i and 20j are formed further outside.
- the resin is injection molded inside the injection hole 20k, the second hole 127e, the resin reservoir 127f, the groove 127c, the resin reservoir 20m, and the air vents 20i and 20j. To do.
- the support member 127 and the inner column 3 are made of resin filled in the resin reservoir 127f formed in the support member 127. The friction generated between the two can be reduced, and a more stable and low separation load can be realized at the time of the secondary collision.
- the support member 27 does not necessarily have to be fastened together with the stopper 32 and may be fixed to the inner column 3. Further, the annular member 20 and the support member 27 can be provided on the front side of the vehicle.
- a member that shears with a certain shearing force can be used instead of fixing the annular member 20 and the support member 27 with an injection-molded resin.
- a shear pin previously formed from resin may be inserted into the injection hole 20k and the second hole portion 27e.
- the number of friction plates is not limited to one provided on each side with the intermediate friction plate interposed therebetween, but one intermediate plate is provided without providing an intermediate friction plate, or two or more intermediate friction plates are provided on one side. You can also. Further, the friction plates can be arranged on either one, and can also be arranged outside the side plate portions 6 b and 6 c of the vehicle body side bracket 6.
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操舵力を伝達するステアリングシャフトと、
前記ステアリングシャフトの車両後方側部分を回転自在に支持するインナーコラムと、
前記ステアリングシャフトの車両前方側部分を回転自在に支持するとともに、前記インナーコラムを摺動自在に嵌合し、前記インナーコラムの締付とその解除を行うクランプ部と、車両前方側に配置され車体に回転可能に取り付けられるチルトピボットと、を備えたアウターコラムと、
前記クランプ部の車幅方向の両側を挟持して車体へ固定し、該固定を解除することで前記チルトピボットを中心として前記インナーコラムと前記アウターコラムとを揺動可能にする車体側ブラケットと、
使用者の操作に応じて前記クランプ部と前記車体側ブラケットを車幅方向に締付け、該締付けの解除を行う締付ボルトとを有するステアリング装置において、
軸方向に延び前記締付ボルトを通す長孔を有し、前記クランプ部材及び前記車体側ブラケットと共に前記締付ボルトによって締付けられ、軸方向で車体後方側へ延びる摩擦板と、
前記インナーコラムに外嵌し、前記摩擦板の車両後方側部分と結合した保持部材と、を有し、
前記保持部材と前記インナーコラムとは、せん断ピンを介して結合されており、
前記せん断ピンは所定の衝撃力を受けることによりせん断破壊することを特徴とするステアリング装置を提供する。
前記せん断ピンと前記第2のせん断ピンとは車幅方向に対向して配置されている。これにより、2次衝突時にステアリングコラムを上方へ持ち上げようとする荷重が生じても、当該荷重が離脱荷重に与える影響を少なくし、安定した離脱を実現することができる。
本願の第1実施形態に係るステアリング装置1を図1ないし図7を参照しつつ説明する。図1は、本願の第1実施形態に係るステアリング装置1を示す斜視図である。
次に、本願の第2実施形態について説明する。本願の第2実施形態は、上記第1実施形態とは、円環部材20の上部に樹脂29を充填する点においてのみ異なり、他の構成は上記第1実施形態と同様であることから、当該樹脂29以外の構成については第1実施形態と同じ参照符号を用い、重複する説明を省略して、当該樹脂29について説明する。
次に、本願の第3実施形態について説明する。本願の第3実施形態は、上記第1実施形態とは、円環部材20とインナーコラム3の間に樹脂を介在させる構成のみが異なり、他の構成は上記第1実施形態と同様であることから、重複する説明を省略し、樹脂について説明する。
次に、本願の第4実施形態について説明する。本願の第4実施形態は、上記第1実施形態とは、円環部材20とインナーコラム3との間に樹脂パッド227を配置する点のみが異なり、他の構成は上記第1実施形態と同様であることから、樹脂パッド227以外の構成については第1実施形態と同じ参照符号を用い、重複する説明を省略して、樹脂パッド227について説明する。
次に、本願の第5実施形態について説明する。本願の第5実施形態は、上記第1実施形態とは、円環部材20とインナーコラム3との間に樹脂パッド33を配置している点とピン21を円環部材20の下部に配置している点のみが異なり、他の構成は上記第1実施形態と同様であることから、樹脂パッド33とピン21以外の構成については第1実施形態と同じ参照符号を用い、重複する説明を省略して、樹脂パッド33とピン21の配置について説明する。
次に、本願の第6実施形態について説明する。本願の第6実施形態は、上記第1実施形態とは、サポート部材27を配置し、インナーコラム3にピンを差し込む孔を形成していない点のみが異なり、他の構成は上記第1実施形態と同様であることから、サポート部材27とその周辺の構成以外については第1実施形態と同じ参照符号を用い、重複する説明を省略して、サポート部材27とその周辺の構成について説明する。
2 ステアリングシャフト
2a アッパーシャフト
2b ロアーシャフト
3 インナーコラム
3a、3b 貫通孔
5 アウターコラム
5d 長孔部
6 車体側ブラケット
6a 上板部
6b、6c 側板部
7 操作レバー
8 補強ユニット
9 チルトピボット
10 締付ボルト
11 後方側軸受
12 前方側軸受
13 ストッパー
14a、14b 長孔
15 スペーサー
16 ナット
17 スラストベアリング
18 可動カム
19 固定カム
20 円環部材
20a、20b 貫通孔
20c、20d ネジ孔
20e、20f 凹部
20g、20h 凸部
20i、20j エアベント部
20k 注入孔
20m 樹脂溜り部
20n 逃げ部
20p 凹部
21 ピン
21a、21b せん断ピン
22a、22b ネジ
23 内側摩擦板
23a 取付部
23b、23c 立上部
23d、23e 開放スロット
23f、23g 長孔部
23h 下面部
24a、24b 外側摩擦板
25a、25b 長孔部
26a、26b 長孔部
27 サポート部材
27a 下面
27b 第1孔部
27c、127c 溝部
27d 上面
27e 第2孔部
28 サポート部材収容部
29 樹脂
30 中間摩擦板
30a、30b 摩擦部
30c 結合部
30d、30e 丸孔
31 樹脂
32 ストッパー
33 樹脂パッド
33a ベース
33b、33c 固定部
33d 突起
33e、33f 爪
34 当て板
35 ボルト
127f 樹脂溜り部
227 樹脂パッド
227a 円弧部
227b、227c 固定部
227d、227e 半円柱部
227f、227g 返し部
227h 微小突起
Claims (8)
- 操舵力を伝達するステアリングシャフトと、
前記ステアリングシャフトの車両後方側部分を回転自在に支持するインナーコラムと、
前記ステアリングシャフトの車両前方側部分を回転自在に支持するとともに、前記インナーコラムを摺動自在に嵌合し、前記インナーコラムの締付とその解除を行うクランプ部と、車両前方側に配置され車体に回転可能に取り付けられるチルトピボットと、を備えたアウターコラムと、
前記クランプ部の車幅方向の両側を挟持して車体へ固定し、該固定を解除することで前記チルトピボットを中心として前記インナーコラムと前記アウターコラムとを揺動可能にする車体側ブラケットと、
使用者の操作に応じて前記クランプ部と前記車体側ブラケットを車幅方向に締付け、該締付けの解除を行う締付ボルトとを有するステアリング装置において、
軸方向に延び前記締付ボルトを通す長孔を有し、前記クランプ部材及び前記車体側ブラケットと共に前記締付ボルトによって締付けられ、軸方向で車体後方側へ延びる摩擦板と、
前記インナーコラムに外嵌し、前記摩擦板の車両後方側部分と結合した保持部材と、を有し、
前記保持部材と前記インナーコラムとは、せん断ピンを介して結合されており、
前記せん断ピンは所定の衝撃力を受けることによりせん断破壊することを特徴とするステアリング装置。 - さらに、前記保持部材と前記インナーコラムとを結合する第2のせん断ピンを有し、
前記せん断ピンと前記第2のせん断ピンとは車幅方向に対向して配置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装置。 - 前記保持部材は前記インナーコラムを内嵌した円環状をしており、前記保持部材の上部と前記インナーコラムの間には樹脂が介在し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装置。
- 前記樹脂は、前記保持部材を前記インナーコラムに装着した後、射出成型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装置。
- 前記樹脂は、その弾性を利用した固定部を有し、成形された後に該固定部によって前記保持部材に固定されたものであることを特徴とする請求項3に記載のステアリング装置。
- 前記固定部は、前記保持部材に径方向に貫通して形成された孔と係合していることを特徴とする請求項5に記載のステアリング装置。
- 前記固定部は、前記保持部材の径方向内側から前記保持部材の上部を包持することを特徴とする請求項5に記載のステアリング装置。
- さらに、前記インナーコラムに固定され、少なくとも一部が前記保持部材とインナーコラムとの間に介在したサポート部材を有し、
前記せん断ピンは、前記サポート部材と前記保持部材とに貫通して形成された貫通孔部に収容されていることを特徴とする請求項7に記載のステアリング装置。
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