CN216034624U - Handle adjusting mechanism for steering column assembly and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a handle adjusting mechanism for a steering column assembly and a vehicle, wherein the handle adjusting mechanism comprises: the handle assembly comprises an adjusting bracket, a locking block, a handle assembly and a fixing piece, wherein the locking block is arranged on the adjusting bracket, a first positioning hole and a supporting block are formed in the locking block, and the height of at least one part of the supporting block is gradually increased along the direction surrounding the first positioning hole; the handle assembly is connected with the locking block, a second positioning hole and a matching groove are formed in the handle assembly, the second positioning hole is opposite to the first positioning hole, the handle assembly can rotate around the second positioning hole between a first position and a second position, the supporting block is embedded into the matching groove when the handle assembly is at the first position, and the supporting block is supported on the surface of the handle assembly when the handle assembly is at the second position; the fixing piece is embedded into the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole and connects the adjusting bracket, the locking block and the handle assembly together. According to the handle adjusting mechanism provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the structure of the handle adjusting mechanism is simplified.

Description

Handle adjusting mechanism for steering column assembly and vehicle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a handle adjusting mechanism for a steering column assembly and a vehicle with the handle adjusting mechanism.

Background

The handle adjusting structure of the electric steering column tube assembly in the related art adopts a cam structure, and self-locking is formed by rotating to the extreme position, so that the locking purpose is achieved. The method is characterized in that an upper locking block and a handle are pressed in an interference fit mode, the handle rotates to drive the upper locking block and a lower locking block to rotate, and the lower locking block fixes a circumferential angle with an adjusting support through a flat square; the locking piece and the lower locking piece are compressed axially to form a locking function according to a required angle, and meanwhile, the locking piece is limited in angle on the circumferential angle.

The structure in the related art is too complex, the assembly requirement is high, and the production, assembly and cost of the handle adjusting mechanism are influenced.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

One object of the present invention is to provide a handle adjustment mechanism for a steering column assembly that simplifies the structure of the handle adjustment mechanism.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle including the aforementioned handle adjustment mechanism.

A handlebar adjustment mechanism for a steering column assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: the handle assembly comprises an adjusting bracket, a locking block, a handle assembly and a fixing piece, wherein the locking block is arranged on the adjusting bracket, the locking block is provided with a first positioning hole and a supporting block, and at least one part of the supporting block is gradually increased in height along the direction surrounding the first positioning hole; the handle assembly is connected with the locking block, a second positioning hole and a matching groove are formed in the handle assembly, the second positioning hole is opposite to the first positioning hole, the handle assembly can rotate around the second positioning hole between a first position and a second position, the supporting block is embedded into the matching groove when the handle assembly is at the first position, and the supporting block is supported on the surface of the handle assembly when the handle assembly is at the second position; the fixing piece is embedded into the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole and connects the adjusting bracket, the locking block and the handle assembly together.

According to the handle adjusting mechanism for the steering column assembly, the structure of the handle adjusting mechanism is simplified.

In addition, the handle adjusting mechanism for the steering column assembly according to the above embodiment of the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

optionally, the handle assembly includes a handle bushing embedded in the second positioning hole and separating an outer circumferential surface of the fixing member from an inner circumferential surface of the second positioning hole.

Optionally, one end of the handle bushing is provided with an annular flange, and the annular flange is arranged between the handle assembly and the locking block and separates the handle assembly from the locking block.

Optionally, an annular notch is formed in the periphery of one end, adjacent to the handle assembly, of the first positioning hole, and the annular flange is embedded in the annular notch.

Optionally, a positioning block is further disposed on the locking block, the positioning block is opposite to the supporting block in the direction around the first positioning hole and is disposed at a higher end of the supporting block, the positioning block is higher than the supporting block, and the positioning block is embedded in the mating groove.

Optionally, the locking block is provided with a plurality of supporting blocks, the supporting blocks are uniformly distributed around the first positioning hole, and the handle assembly is provided with a plurality of matching grooves corresponding to the supporting blocks.

Optionally, an edge of the fitting groove opposite to the support block in a direction around the second positioning hole is rounded.

Optionally, the outer edge of the locking block is provided with a slotted error-proofing structure.

Optionally, the adjusting bracket is provided with a mounting hole, the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole are opposite, the fixing piece penetrates through the first positioning hole, the second positioning hole and the mounting hole, so as to position the handle assembly and the locking block on the adjusting bracket, wherein the mounting hole is in a long strip shape.

Optionally, the handle assembly comprises a handle metal plate and a handle sleeve, and the handle metal plate is connected with the locking block; the handle sleeve comprises a handle head and a handle tail, the handle head is connected with the handle tail, the handle head is suitable for holding, and the handle tail is connected with the handle metal plate in an injection molding mode and is of an integrated structure.

Optionally, an included angle is formed between the head of the handle and the tail of the handle, and a breaking groove is formed at the joint of the head of the handle and the tail of the handle.

Optionally, the handle panel beating includes first branch portion and second branch portion, first branch portion with the second branch portion connects into the L type, first branch portion and the partly embedding of second branch portion the handle afterbody, second branch portion is connected the locking piece.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a handlebar adjustment mechanism for a steering column assembly according to the foregoing.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a handle adjustment mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the handle adjustment mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a handle assembly of the handle adjustment mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a handle sheet metal of the handle adjustment mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a handle assembly of the handle adjustment mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a lockout block of the handle adjustment mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

the handle adjusting mechanism 100, the adjusting bracket 10, the mounting hole 101, the locking block 20, the first positioning hole 201, the supporting block 202, the positioning block 203, the slotting mistake-proofing structure 204, the handle assembly 30, the second positioning hole 301, the matching groove 302, the breaking groove 303, the handle sheet metal 31, the first support part 311, the second support part 312, the handle sleeve 32, the handle head 321, the handle tail 322 and the handle bushing 33.

Detailed Description

The handle adjusting structure of the electric steering column assembly in the related art adopts a cam structure, and self-locking is formed by rotating to the limit position, so that the locking purpose is achieved. The method is characterized in that an upper locking block and a handle are pressed in an interference fit mode, the handle rotates to drive the upper locking block and a lower locking block to rotate, and the lower locking block fixes a circumferential angle with an adjusting support through a flat square; the locking piece and the lower locking piece are compressed axially to form a locking function according to a required angle, and meanwhile, the locking piece is limited in angle on the circumferential angle. Then, the main limitation of the current electric column tube assembly adjusting structure is as follows: the handle structure design does not consider more safety; the structure is too complex, and the assembly requirement is high; the upper cam locking block and the lower cam locking block have consistent structures and are easy to be assembled in a wrong way; the handle is adjusted and is driven the locking piece and can produce relative rotation with adjusting bolt, has the abnormal sound risk of regulation.

In addition, from the comprehensive requirements of the handle adjusting mechanism, in order to improve the overall comfort and safety, the existing handle is usually held by a plastic material bundle sheet metal part as a head end handle, and the hand-shape-imitating design not only ensures the operability of a driver, but also improves the adjusting experience of the driver. However, as the safety of the automobile is gradually optimized, the framework design corresponding to the handle tends to be certain. The safety design of the handle needs to consider that once the handle is impacted or opened passively, the handle cannot cause personal injury to a driver. Meanwhile, the adjusting function needs to have high rigidity, smooth adjustment and convenient operation, and simultaneously, the noise reduction design of the overall process is guaranteed.

The utility model provides a handle adjusting structure of an automobile electric steering column, which is characterized in that a new plastic handle sleeve structure and a new handle locking structure are designed, and a handle adjusting noise reduction handle bushing is added, so that the design of the handle structure is optimized, the personal safety of a driver can be ensured even if a steering handle is passively opened by severe impact, the steering handle is not damaged by vertical impact of the handle, the steering safety of the whole automobile is improved, parts are simplified, the handle adjusting and assembling difficulty is reduced, the handle rigidity is improved, and noise reduction treatment is performed on friction abnormal sound in handle adjustment.

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative and intended to be illustrative of the utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the utility model.

As shown, a handle adjustment mechanism 100 for a steering column assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an adjusting bracket 10, a locking block 20, a handle assembly 30 and a fixing member. The locking block 20 is disposed on the adjusting bracket 10, the locking block 20 has a first positioning hole 201 and a supporting block 202, and at least a portion of the supporting block 202 is gradually increased in height along a direction surrounding the first positioning hole 201. The handle assembly 30 is connected with the locking block 20, a second positioning hole 301 and a matching groove 302 are arranged on the handle assembly 30, the second positioning hole 301 is opposite to the first positioning hole 201, the handle assembly 30 can rotate around the second positioning hole 301 between a first position and a second position, the supporting block 202 is embedded into the matching groove 302 when the handle assembly 30 is at the first position, the supporting block 202 is supported on the surface of the handle assembly 30 when the handle assembly 30 is at the second position, and the fixing piece is embedded into the first positioning hole 201 and the second positioning hole 301 and connects the adjusting bracket 10, the locking block 20 and the handle assembly 30 together.

When the handle assembly 30 is in the first position, the support block 202 is inserted into the mating slot 302, and the handle assembly 30 is not locked by the locking block 20; when the handle assembly 30 is rotated relative to the locking block 20, the handle assembly 30 will slide along the supporting block 202 with gradually increasing height during the rotation of the handle assembly 30, at this time, the handle assembly 30 will be locked under the supporting action of the supporting block 202, and when the handle assembly 30 is rotated to the second position, the handle assembly 30 is supported by the locking block 20 and is in a better locked state.

According to the handle adjusting mechanism 100 for the steering column assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, the locking and the releasing of the handle assembly 30 can be realized through the matching of the locking block 20 and the matching groove 302, so that the handle assembly 30 is convenient to adjust, the effective locking and the releasing of the handle assembly 30 can be realized only by arranging a single locking block 20, the structure of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 is simplified, the production and the assembly of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 are convenient, and the cost of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 and a vehicle with the handle adjusting mechanism 100 can be effectively reduced.

The fixing piece can be a positioning pin, a positioning bolt and the like.

As described above, the fixing member of the present invention is fixedly connected to the adjusting bracket 10, the locking block 20 and the handle assembly 30 by being inserted into the first positioning hole 201 and the second positioning hole 301, and the handle assembly 30 can rotate between the first position and the second position, and when the handle assembly 30 rotates, the fixing member may rub against the inner circumferential surface of the second positioning hole 301, which may cause abrasion of the second positioning hole 301 and the fixing member, and may generate noise during rubbing. To this end, the present invention provides embodiments to overcome some of the problems that may exist during rotation of the handle assembly 30.

As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the handle assembly 30 includes a handle bushing 33, and the handle bushing 33 is inserted into the second positioning hole 301 and separates the outer circumferential surface of the fixing member from the inner circumferential surface of the second positioning hole 301. Through setting up handle bush 33, can be spaced apart mounting and handle assembly 30, like this, just can reduce the wearing and tearing to handle assembly 30, moreover, handle bush 33 is convenient to be changed, can reduce the waste in production, the maintenance process, in addition through setting up handle bush 33, can reduce handle assembly 30 and for the noise of locking piece 20 rotation in-process.

In the present invention, the handle bushing 33 may be configured to be tubular, and the handle bushing 33 may be configured to be a wear-resistant bushing, a plastic bushing, or the like, and in combination with other embodiments of the present invention, the handle assembly 30 is connected to the locking block 20 by a handle metal plate 31, and the fixing member may also be configured to be a metal material, so that by configuring the handle bushing 33, metal friction and collision between the handle assembly 30 and the fixing member may be separated, and the handle bushing 33 may adopt a self-lubricating handle bushing 33, so as to completely avoid abnormal noise caused by metal friction collision.

As shown, the handle bushing 33 has an annular flange at one end thereof, which is disposed between the handle assembly 30 and the locking block 20 and separates the handle assembly 30 from the locking block 20. The annular flange can separate the handle assembly 30 from the locking block 20, so that noise reduction is realized on relative rotation between the handle assembly 30 and the locking block 20, and the noise reduction effect in the rotation process of the handle assembly 30 is further improved. In addition, the annular flange can also facilitate the installation of the handle bushing 33, and when the handle bushing 33 is installed in the second positioning hole 301, the handle bushing 33 can be prevented from passing through the second positioning hole 301 by the positioning function of the annular flange, so that the stability of the handle bushing 33 can be maintained.

Further, an annular notch is formed at the periphery of one end of the first positioning hole 201 adjacent to the handle assembly 30, and the annular flange is embedded in the annular notch. The structure of the handle adjustment mechanism 100 can thus be simplified and performance optimized.

As shown in the drawings, in some examples of the present invention, the locking block 20 is further provided with a positioning block 203, the positioning block 203 is opposite to the supporting block 202 in a direction around the first positioning hole 201 and is provided at an end of the supporting block 202 having a higher height, the positioning block 203 is higher than the supporting block 202, and the positioning block 203 is inserted into the fitting groove 302. That is, during the rotation of the handle assembly 30 around the second positioning hole 301, since the positioning block 203 is higher than the supporting block 202, when the handle assembly 30 rotates to the second position, the supporting block 202 supports the handle assembly 30, and the positioning block 203 is inserted into the fitting groove 302, so that the handle assembly 30 is locked to prevent the handle assembly 30 from rotating too far.

As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the locking block 20 is provided with a plurality of supporting blocks 202, the supporting blocks 202 are uniformly arranged around the first positioning hole 201, and the handle assembly 30 is provided with a plurality of engaging grooves 302 corresponding to the supporting blocks 202. As shown in the drawings, the lock block 20 may have three support blocks 202, the three support blocks 202 being spaced 120 apart, and similarly the handle assembly 30 has three engagement slots 302. Through setting up a plurality of cooperation grooves 302 and a plurality of supporting shoe 202, can realize the stable support of locking piece 20 to handle assembly 30, improve the stability that locking piece 20 supported handle assembly 30. Wherein, each supporting block 202 can be correspondingly provided with a positioning block 203.

As shown, the edge of the engagement groove 302 opposite the support block 202 is rounded in a direction around the second positioning hole 301, so that when the handle assembly 30 is rotated around the second positioning hole 301, the rounded edge of the engagement groove 302 slides along the support block 202, and the rounded structure facilitates the handle assembly 30 to climb along the support block 202, thereby facilitating the rotation of the handle assembly 30 from the first position to the second position. Moreover, the rounded configuration and wedge-shaped mechanism (the gradually rising surface on the support block 202) facilitate rapid switching of the handle assembly 30 between the first and second positions as the handle assembly 30 rotates from the second position to the first position.

In addition, the support block 202 may have a wedge surface whose height is gradually increased in a direction around the first positioning hole 201 and a flat surface which may be set not to be increased in height, thereby achieving stable support of the handle assembly 30.

Optionally, the outer edge of the locking block 20 has a slotted error proofing structure 204. Through setting up the mistake proofing structure, can make things convenient for the installation of locking piece 20, improve the installation effectiveness of locking piece 20, avoid the dress mistake.

As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting bracket 10 is provided with a mounting hole 101, the first positioning hole 201 and the second positioning hole 301 are opposite to each other, and a fixing member passes through the first positioning hole 201, the second positioning hole 301 and the mounting hole 101 to position the handle assembly 30 and the locking block 20 on the adjusting bracket 10, so that the handle assembly 30, the locking block 20 and the adjusting bracket 10 can be stably mounted together by the fixing member.

In addition, the mounting hole 101 may have a long bar shape. Thereby, the movement of the adjustment handle assembly 30 and the locking block 20 can be realized, so that the connection position of the adjustment handle assembly 30 on the adjustment bracket 10 can be adjusted.

As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments of the present invention, the handle assembly 30 includes a handle sheet metal 31 and a handle sleeve 32, the handle sheet metal 31 is connected to the locking block 20, the handle sleeve 32 includes a handle head 321 and a handle tail 322, the handle head 321 is connected to the handle tail 322, the handle head 321 is suitable for holding, and the handle tail 322 is connected to the handle sheet metal 31 and is molded as an integral structure. In the utility model, the handle sheet metal 31 and the handle sleeve 32 are integrally formed, the handle sleeve 32 is formed by injection molding, the handle assembly 30 can be conveniently formed, a special-shaped structure is constructed, the handle is convenient to hold by hand, and the structural strength of the handle assembly 30 can be effectively improved due to the metal structure of the handle sheet metal 31.

As shown in the figure, an included angle is formed between the handle head 321 and the handle tail 322, and the breaking groove 303 is disposed at the joint of the handle head 321 and the handle tail 322. Therefore, the handle head 321 and the handle tail 322 can be conveniently disconnected under impact, so that the safety of a driver and the like under the condition that the vehicle is impacted and the like is ensured, and the safety of the vehicle with the handle adjusting mechanism 100 is improved.

Optionally, the handle sheet metal 31 includes a first branch portion 311 and a second branch portion 312, the first branch portion 311 and the second branch portion 312 are connected to form an L shape, a part of the first branch portion 311 and the second branch portion 312 is embedded in the handle tail portion 322, and the second branch portion 312 is connected to the locking block 20. The structural strength of the handle assembly 30 is improved.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a handlebar adjustment mechanism 100 for a steering column assembly according to the foregoing.

According to the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the locking and the releasing of the handle assembly 30 can be realized through the matching of the locking block 20 and the matching groove 302, so that the adjustment of the handle assembly 30 is facilitated, the effective locking and the releasing of the handle assembly 30 can be realized only by arranging a single locking block 20, the structure of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 is simplified, the production and the assembly of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 are facilitated, and the cost of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 and the vehicle with the handle adjusting mechanism 100 can be effectively reduced.

The utility model provides a handle adjusting mechanism 100 which is suitable for an automobile electric steering column or other equipment, comprises a handle metal plate 31, a handle sleeve 32, a handle bushing 33 and a locking block 20, and has the following characteristics: the handle assembly 30 adopts an integral plastic design except for a metal plate connecting end, a weakening groove is designed at the connecting part of the handle sleeve 32 and a metal plate, so that the strength design requirement of the handle assembly 30 is met, and the driver cannot be injured even if the handle assembly 30 is opened passively; the handle metal plate 31 is connected with the handle sleeve 32 to conduct the adjustment action of the driver to the locking mechanism; the handle metal plate 31 is matched with the locking block 20 through a cam to achieve the locking adjusting function; the handle bushing 33 is matched with the inner hole of the handle metal plate 31, so that the interference between the adjusting bolt and the inner hole of the metal plate is prevented, and the friction abnormal sound is generated in the rotation adjusting process, so that the noise reduction treatment is realized; the locking piece 20 is matched with the handle metal plate 31 cam structure to realize a locking function.

The utility model provides a handle adjusting mechanism 100 of an electric steering column of an automobile, which ensures the personal safety of a driver even if a steering handle assembly 30 is passively opened by violent impact by optimizing the structural design of the handle assembly 30, prevents the driver from being injured by the vertical impact of the handle assembly 30 and improves the steering safety of the whole automobile.

With the integration of locking piece 20 cam structure to the panel beating support on, improved the assembly line of steering adjustment, simultaneously, increase handle bush 33 in handle panel beating 31 hole, prevent the friction or the vibration abnormal sound that connecting bolt and handle assembly 30 hole caused, play the function of making an uproar of falling simultaneously.

As shown in the figure, the general structure of the utility model is schematically shown; the handle sleeve 32 provides a holding part for a driver of the handle assembly 30 and is connected with a handle metal plate 31 (the handle metal plate 31 is used as a framework); the handle metal plate 31 is used as a framework of the handle assembly 30, is connected with the handle sleeve 32 and is matched with the locking block 20; the handle bushing 33 is in interference fit with the inner hole of the connecting bolt corresponding to the handle metal plate 31; the locking piece 20 is matched with the cam structure of the handle metal plate 31, and axial locking is completed in the technical requirement angle adjustment.

As shown in the figure, the general structural schematic diagram of the utility model is that when the steering column needs to be adjusted in four directions, the electric steering column assembly column tube assembly fixed on the whole vehicle instrument beam needs to be loosened, so that a driver applies an opening force of the handle assembly 30 which is less than or equal to 50N to the driver direction through the handle sleeve 32 to loosen the handle assembly 30, and the column tube assembly can verify that the sliding groove of the adjusting bracket 10 is adjusted in angle and the axial sliding groove of the upper column tube is adjusted in axial direction.

A handle sleeve 32 in the handle assembly 30 is connected with a handle sheet metal 31; the handle sleeve 32 is required to ensure that the entire power column tube handle assembly 30 is adjusted in strength without causing injury to the driver. Therefore, the handle sleeve 32 of the handle adjusting part is integrally formed by a plastic forming process, wherein the handle sheet metal 31 and the handle sleeve 32 are formed by injection molding and assembly, and the matching position is not more than or equal to 30 mm; the handle sleeve 32 is weakened, so that the position of the breaking-off groove 303 is confirmed, and meanwhile, the handle sleeve 32 is guaranteed to be broken within the range of 300N-1000N in the direction of the operation locking force; the breaking force in the vertical direction should be guaranteed to be 300N or more.

Handle panel beating 31 and locking piece 20 constitute the cam structure, have cancelled original solitary locking piece 20 design, directly integrate through the cam design of handle panel beating 31, confirm the axial motion height of cam in technical requirement's angle of adjustment within range, rotatory formation locking. The handle metal plate 31 and the locking block 20 are designed by uniformly distributing the valve circumferences, the cam curved surface has a certain slope cutting degree to the height of the locking plane, and the locking position is circumferentially limited. The axial displacement space is designed to meet the axial stroke, so that the handle metal plate 31 adopts a hollow-out design at the axial rotation space.

Handle bush 33 carries out interference fit with handle panel beating 31 for adjust rotatory in-process at handle assembly 30, along with handle panel beating 31 is rotatory together, handle panel beating 31 hole does not take place the metal contact with connecting bolt, thereby prevents that handle panel beating 31 hole metal inner wall and connecting bolt external diameter from taking place the friction abnormal sound.

The locking piece 20 and the handle panel beating 31 constitute cam mechanism, and the locking piece 20 excircle adopts fluting mistake proofing design for the fixed position of location locking piece 20 on adjusting the support 10 angle adjustment groove. Locking piece 20 and handle panel beating 31 adopt the lamella design, and the circumference equipartition, cam curved surface make handle assembly 30 slide with certain slope, and the axial distance linear increase, until locking plane position formation auto-lock to accomplish the locking after adjusting. By adjusting the pre-tightening torque of the locking nut to a proper value, the locking force of the handle assembly 30 is kept within the range of 30-70N.

Referring to the drawings, fig. 1 is a schematic view of a handle adjusting mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which shows a part of a handle bracket, a handle assembly 30, and other structures, wherein the handle assembly 30 includes a handle metal plate 31 and a handle sleeve 32, the handle sleeve 32 includes a handle head 321 and a handle tail 322, an included angle is formed between the handle head 321 and the handle tail 322, a snapping groove 303 is disposed near a joint of the handle head 321 and the handle, the handle metal plate 31 is connected to the handle sleeve 32, and the handle metal plate 31 is connected to the handle bracket.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which shows a portion of the handle bracket, the handle assembly 30, the locking block 20, etc., wherein the handle bushing 33 of the handle assembly 30 is separated from the overall portion of the handle assembly 30, and it can be seen from the figure that the mounting hole 101 of the handle bracket has a long strip shape, and the width of the mounting hole 101 is adapted to the width of the first positioning hole 201 and the second positioning hole 301.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the handle assembly 30 of the handle adjustment mechanism 100 of one embodiment of the present invention; fig. 4 is a schematic view of the handle sheet metal 31 of the handle adjusting mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the handle assembly 30 of the handle adjustment mechanism 100 of one embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, the handle panel beating 31 includes first branch portion 311 and second branch portion 312, first branch portion 311 links to each other and has the contained angle with second branch portion 312 (for example first branch portion 311 and second branch portion 312 mutually perpendicular), the one end that second branch portion 312 was kept away from to first branch portion 311 has the breach, the one end that first branch portion 311 was kept away from to second branch portion 312 is constructed including the outer ring, interior ring sum connecting rib, the interior ring is located in the outer ring, connecting rib connects between outer ring sum inner ring, and be provided with a plurality of connecting ribs around the interior ring interval between outer ring sum inner ring, construct aforementioned cooperation groove 302 between two adjacent connecting ribs. The handle tail 322 wraps around the first branch 311 and the portion of the second branch 312 near the first branch 311.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view of the lockout block 20 of the handle adjustment mechanism 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The locking block 20 is generally in an annular shape, a first positioning hole 201 is formed in the center of the locking block 20, an annular notch is formed in one end of the first positioning hole 201, and a slotted error-proofing structure 204 is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the locking block 20, so that the locking block is convenient to install. The end face of the locking block 20 is provided with a supporting block 202 and a positioning block 203, in the direction surrounding the first positioning hole 201, a part of the supporting block 202 is gradually increased in height to construct a wedge-shaped guide surface, and then a predetermined height is maintained to construct a supporting surface, the locking block 20 is inserted into the fitting groove 302 when the handle assembly 30 is at the first position, and the supporting surface of the supporting block 202 supports the handle assembly 30 when the handle assembly 30 is at the second position. And the positioning block 203 is connected to the higher end of the supporting block 202 to position the handle assembly 30 after the handle assembly 30 is rotated to the second position.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the utility model.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least two, e.g., two, three, etc., unless specifically limited otherwise.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly and can, for example, be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be directly connected or indirectly connected through intervening media, or they may be connected internally or in any other suitable relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be directly contacting the first and second features or indirectly contacting the first and second features through an intermediate. Also, a first feature "on," "over," and "above" a second feature may be directly or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature may be directly under or obliquely under the first feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.

In the description herein, references to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, various embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification can be combined and combined by one skilled in the art without contradiction.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and that variations, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A handle adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly, comprising:

an adjustment bracket (10);

the locking block (20) is arranged on the adjusting bracket (10), the locking block (20) is provided with a first positioning hole (201) and a supporting block (202), and at least one part of the supporting block (202) is gradually increased in height along the direction surrounding the first positioning hole (201);

the handle assembly (30), the handle assembly (30) is connected with the locking block (20), a second positioning hole (301) and a matching groove (302) are arranged on the handle assembly (30), the second positioning hole (301) is opposite to the first positioning hole (201), the handle assembly (30) can rotate around the second positioning hole (301) between a first position and a second position, the supporting block (202) is embedded into the matching groove (302) when the handle assembly (30) is in the first position, and the supporting block (202) is supported on the surface of the handle assembly (30) when the handle assembly (30) is in the second position;

the fixing piece is embedded into the first positioning hole (201) and the second positioning hole (301) and connects the adjusting bracket (10), the locking block (20) and the handle assembly (30) together.

2. The handle adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to claim 1, wherein the handle assembly (30) includes a handle bushing (33), and the handle bushing (33) is fitted into the second positioning hole (301) and separates an outer circumferential surface of the fixing member and an inner circumferential surface of the second positioning hole (301).

3. The handlebar adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that one end of the handlebar bushing (33) is provided with an annular flange provided between the handlebar assembly (30) and the lock block (20) and separating the handlebar assembly (30) and the lock block (20).

4. The handle adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to claim 3, wherein an end periphery of the first positioning hole (201) adjacent to the handle assembly (30) is provided with an annular notch, and the annular flange is embedded in the annular notch.

5. The handlebar adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to any of claims 1 to 4,

the locking block (20) is further provided with a positioning block (203), the positioning block (203) is opposite to the supporting block (202) along the direction surrounding the first positioning hole (201) and is arranged at one end, higher than the supporting block (202), of the supporting block (202), the positioning block (203) is higher than the supporting block (202), and the positioning block (203) is embedded into the matching groove (302); and/or

The locking block (20) is provided with a plurality of supporting blocks (202), the supporting blocks (202) are uniformly distributed around the first positioning hole (201), and the handle assembly (30) is provided with a plurality of matching grooves (302) corresponding to the supporting blocks (202); and/or

The edge of the fitting groove (302) opposite to the support block (202) in the direction around the second positioning hole (301) is rounded; and/or

The outer edge of the locking block (20) is provided with a slotted mistake-proofing structure (204).

6. The handle adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the adjustment bracket (10) is provided with a mounting hole (101), the first positioning hole (201) and the second positioning hole (301) are opposed, and the fixing member passes through the first positioning hole (201), the second positioning hole (301) and the mounting hole (101) to position the handle assembly (30) and the lock block (20) on the adjustment bracket (10),

wherein, the mounting hole (101) is in a strip shape.

7. The handle adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to any of claims 1-4, wherein the handle assembly (30) comprises:

the handle metal plate (31), the handle metal plate (31) is connected with the locking block (20);

handle cover (32), handle cover (32) include handle head (321) and handle afterbody (322), handle head (321) with handle afterbody (322) link to each other, handle head (321) are suitable for and hold, handle afterbody (322) with handle panel beating (31) link to each other to it is a body structure to mould plastics.

8. The handlebar adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that an included angle is formed between the handlebar head portion (321) and the handlebar tail portion (322), and a breaking groove (303) is formed at the joint of the handlebar head portion (321) and the handlebar tail portion (322).

9. The handle adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to claim 7, wherein the handle sheet metal (31) includes a first branch portion (311) and a second branch portion (312), the first branch portion (311) and the second branch portion (312) are connected in an L shape, a portion of the first branch portion (311) and the second branch portion (312) is embedded in the handle tail portion (322), and the second branch portion (312) is connected to the lock block (20).

10. A vehicle comprising a handlebar adjustment mechanism (100) for a steering column assembly according to any of claims 1-9.

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