WO2015064392A1 - ステアリング装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a steering device.
- Patent Document 1 A technique using a capsule is widely known as a support structure of a steering device that gives a steering angle to a wheel as the steering wheel rotates.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a structure in which a telescopic fixing member slides when an impact load is generated. In this structure, since the fixing member is housed in the groove, it is necessary to lengthen the groove in order to increase the stroke amount, and the column tends to be enlarged.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem, and can suppress a situation in which a steering column falls due to a malfunction even when a set value of a separation load at which the steering column moves forward of a vehicle body is lowered.
- An object is to provide an apparatus.
- a steering device rotatably supports an input shaft connected to a steering wheel, and has a cylindrical inner column having a first hole, and at least the inner column.
- a cylindrical part is inserted into the inner side, and is an outer column having a slit cut out at one end on the insertion side of the inner column, and is fixed to a vehicle body side member, supports the outer column, and is a plate material
- a shear pin that removably couples the inner column and the inner column bracket.
- the steering device when an excessive load is applied to the steering wheel, the load is transmitted to the inner column via the input shaft, thereby moving the inner column forward.
- the inner column bracket supported by the telescopic friction plate does not move. For this reason, since a shear force is applied to the shear pin, if the load exceeds the allowable shear force of the shear pin, the shear pin is cut. When the share pin is cut, the connection between the inner column and the inner column bracket is released. When the connection between the inner column and the inner column bracket is released, the inner column is supported in the axial direction by the frictional force generated between the inner column and the outer column. For this reason, the inner column of the steering column can be moved forward of the vehicle.
- the steering device can suppress a situation where the steering column falls due to a malfunction even if the set value of the separation load at which the steering column moves forward of the vehicle is lowered.
- the shear pin is a cylindrical member having a guide hole penetrating from one end to the other end, and an outer pin penetrating the first hole and the second hole, and penetrating the guide hole. It is preferable to include an inner pin that biases the inner wall of the guide hole outward in the radial direction.
- the outer pin includes a cylindrical main body portion that penetrates the first hole and the second hole, an inner periphery of the first hole, and the first hole provided at one end of the main body portion. It is preferable to include a retaining portion having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the two holes, and a notch provided from the retaining portion toward the other end of the main body portion. Accordingly, when the retaining portion is inserted into the first hole or the second hole, the outer periphery of the retaining portion is reduced by reducing the width of the notch in the circumferential direction of the outer pin. Thereby, the retaining portion is easy to pass through the first hole and the second hole. For this reason, the outer pin can be easily attached to the first hole and the second hole.
- the outer pin includes a flange portion provided at the other end of the main body portion and having an outer periphery larger than an inner periphery of the first hole and an inner periphery of the second hole,
- the distance from the portion to the tip of the notch is preferably larger than the distance from the flange portion to the outer wall of the inner column.
- the outer pin includes an elastically deformable protrusion that protrudes radially outward of the guide hole on the outer wall of the main body.
- the protrusion part can fill the gap between the main body part and the inner wall of the first hole or the gap between the main body part and the inner wall of the second hole. For this reason, the steering device can suppress the play of the shear pin.
- the inner periphery of the first hole is larger than the inner periphery of the second hole, and the outer pin protrudes radially inward of the guide hole on the inner wall of the retaining portion. It is preferable to provide a convex portion. As a result, the inner pin pushes the convex portion outward in the radial direction of the guide hole, so that the width of the notch in the circumferential direction of the outer pin is expanded. Thereby, at least one part of the main-body part of an outer pin contacts the inner wall of a 1st hole. For this reason, the play of the shear pin in the radial direction of the guide hole is suppressed.
- the steering device can suppress both the play of the shear pin in the radial direction of the guide hole and the play of the shear pin in the axial direction of the guide hole.
- the outer pin includes a flange portion provided at the other end of the main body portion and having an outer periphery larger than an inner periphery of the first hole and an inner periphery of the second hole,
- the distance from the portion to the tip of the notch is preferably smaller than the distance from the flange portion to the inner wall of the inner column.
- the inner pin is provided with a cylindrical body portion that urges the inner wall of the guide hole radially outward, and is provided at both ends of the body portion and is larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole.
- a large-diameter portion having an outer periphery.
- the inner column bracket has a recess on a surface opposite to the surface facing the inner column, and the second hole is opened in a part of a bottom surface of the recess, It is preferable that the depth of the recess is equal to or greater than the length of the portion protruding from the second hole of the shear pin. This prevents the shear pin from protruding beyond the surface of the inner column bracket. For this reason, it is reduced that a shear pin is damaged by external force.
- the telescopic friction plates are disposed on both sides of the outer column.
- the inner column bracket receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column, so that the posture of the inner column bracket when the shear pin is cut is stabilized. Therefore, the posture when the inner column starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Therefore, since the inner column is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the movement of the inner column is hindered or the frictional force generated between the inner column and the outer column may be larger than a predetermined value. It is suppressed.
- the telescopic friction plates disposed on both sides of the outer column face each other with the inner column bracket interposed therebetween, and the first hole and the second hole sandwich the inner column bracket. It is preferable that the distances from the telescopic friction plates facing each other on both sides are equal.
- the inner column bracket receives the tightening force from both sides of the outer column more evenly, so the posture of the inner column bracket is stable when the shear pin is cut. To do. Therefore, the posture when the inner column starts to move is more easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Therefore, since the inner column is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the movement of the inner column is hindered or the frictional force generated between the inner column and the outer column may be larger than a predetermined value. It is suppressed.
- the outer column is positioned on the front side of the vehicle body, includes a pivot bracket, and can be inserted into the detached inner column.
- the outer column can match the axial direction with the axial direction of the inner column.
- the outer column can easily guide the inner column when the inner column moves in the axial direction. Therefore, since the inner column is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the movement of the inner column is hindered or the frictional force generated between the inner column and the outer column may be larger than a predetermined value. It is suppressed.
- the shear pin is a cylindrical member having a guide hole penetrating from one end to the other end, and is inserted into the guide hole and an outer pin penetrating the first hole and the second hole.
- An inner pin, and the inner pin includes a body portion that penetrates the guide hole, and the body portion includes a first large-diameter portion that pushes an inner wall of the guide hole radially outward of the guide hole; It is preferable to include a first small diameter portion that is disposed at a position straddling the first hole and the second hole and has a smaller outer periphery than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin depends on the cross-sectional area of the cut surface. Since the outer periphery of the first small diameter portion is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion, when the shearing force is applied to the inner pin, the first small diameter portion is likely to crack. Thereby, an inner pin becomes easy to be cut
- the inner pin includes protrusions having outer peripheries larger than the inner peripheries of the guide holes at both ends of the body part.
- the inner pin is positioned, so that the first small diameter portion is not easily displaced from the position straddling the first hole and the second hole. For this reason, compared with the case where an inner pin does not have a protrusion part, the allowable shear force of a shear pin is stabilized more.
- the inner pin includes a protruding portion having an outer periphery larger than an inner periphery of the guide hole at one end of the body portion, and an inner flange portion having an outer periphery larger than the outer periphery of the protruding portion. It is preferable to provide at the other end of the body part. Thereby, an inner pin is inserted in a guide hole from the protrusion part side which can be pushed in easily. In the direction in which the inner pin is pushed into the guide hole, the area where the inner flange portion and the outer pin overlap is larger than the area where the protruding portion and the outer pin overlap.
- the outer pin includes a main body portion that penetrates the first hole and the second hole, and the main body portion presses an inner wall of the first hole and the second hole. It is preferable to include a diameter portion and a second small diameter portion that is disposed at a position straddling the first hole and the second hole and has an outer periphery smaller than the outer periphery of the second large diameter portion. Since the outer periphery of the second small-diameter portion is smaller than the outer periphery of the second large-diameter portion, when a shearing force is applied to the outer pin, the second small-diameter portion is likely to crack.
- an outer pin becomes easy to be cut
- the outer pin is provided at one end of the main body portion, and has a retaining portion having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole and the inner periphery of the second hole, It is preferable to include an outer flange portion provided at the other end and having an outer periphery larger than the outer periphery of the retaining portion, and a notch provided from the retaining portion toward the outer flange portion. Accordingly, when the retaining portion is inserted into the first hole or the second hole, the outer periphery of the retaining portion is reduced by reducing the width of the notch in the circumferential direction of the outer pin.
- the retaining portion is easy to pass through the first hole and the second hole.
- the outer pin can be easily attached to the first hole and the second hole.
- the second small diameter portion is less likely to be displaced from the position straddling the first hole and the second hole. For this reason, the allowable shear force of the shear pin is more stable.
- the tip of the notch is located closer to the retaining portion than the second small diameter portion. Therefore, since a notch and a 2nd small diameter part do not overlap, a notch is not included in the cut surface when an outer pin is cut
- the shear pin is a cylindrical member having a guide hole penetrating from one end to the other end, and is inserted into the guide hole and an outer pin penetrating the first hole and the second hole.
- An inner pin the inner pin penetrating the guide hole and pushing the inner wall of the guide hole outward in the radial direction of the guide hole, and provided at one end of the fuselage part.
- a guide portion having an outer periphery smaller than the outer periphery.
- the steering device can facilitate the assembly of the connecting portion of the inner column and the inner column bracket that are detachably connected.
- the inner pin includes an inner flange portion having an outer periphery larger than an inner periphery of the guide hole at the other end of the body portion.
- the inner pin has a large-diameter portion having an outer periphery larger than an inner periphery of the guide hole at a position between the body portion and the guide portion. Therefore, since a large diameter part contacts the edge of a guide hole, an inner pin becomes difficult to come off from an outer pin.
- the present invention it is possible to provide a steering device that can suppress a situation in which the steering column falls due to a malfunction even when the set value of the separation load at which the steering column moves forward of the vehicle body is lowered.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the entire steering apparatus according to the first to fourth embodiments.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a steering column device of the steering device according to the first to fourth embodiments.
- FIG. 3 is a view showing a side surface of the steering column device according to the first to fourth embodiments.
- FIG. 4 is a view showing the front (rear side) of the steering column device according to the first to fourth embodiments.
- FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a side surface (partially cross-sectional view) of the steering column device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a cross section along line aa in FIG.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a view showing the bottom surface of FIG.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the fixing bracket according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the fixing bracket according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a side surface (partially cross-sectional view) of the steering column device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a view showing a bb cross section of FIG.
- FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a bottom surface of FIG. 11 (a bottom view of the steering column device).
- FIG. 15 is a view similar to FIG. 13 showing a modification of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a side surface (partially cross-sectional view) of the steering column device of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a view showing a cc cross section of FIG.
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of part C in FIG.
- FIG. 19 is a view showing the bottom surface of FIG. 16 (bottom view of the steering column device).
- FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the inner plate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an inner plate according to a modification of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an inner plate attachment method according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an inner plate attachment method according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically illustrating the periphery of the steering device according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the steering device according to the fifth embodiment when viewed from the bottom surface side.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the inner plate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an inner plate according to a modification of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is
- FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a dd section in FIG.
- FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a bottom surface of the steering apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view of an inner column bracket according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 30 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the fifth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state after the inner pin according to the fifth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram in which the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 27 is enlarged and only the shear pin is shown as a side view.
- FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between the amount of displacement of the steering column and the load necessary to move the steering column in the comparative example.
- FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the amount of displacement of the steering column and the load necessary to move the steering column in the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram in which the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 5 is enlarged and only the shear pin is shown as a side view.
- FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an ff cross section in FIG. FIG.
- FIG. 39 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the second modification of the fifth embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 40 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the third modification of the fifth embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 41 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing a shear pin according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 5 in a state before the inner pin is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 40 and showing only the shear pin as a side view.
- FIG. 44 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a bottom surface of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 46 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the sixth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 48 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state after the inner pin according to the sixth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- FIG. 46 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the sixth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 48 is a perspective view showing the
- FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram in which the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 44 is enlarged and only the shear pin is shown as a side view.
- FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the first modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 53 is a view showing a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment as a side view of only the shear pin.
- FIG. 54 is a view for explaining a small diameter portion of the shear pin according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the third modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 56 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the fourth modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 57 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the seventh embodiment cut along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating a bottom surface of the steering device according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 59 is an enlarged view of the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 60 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the seventh embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 61 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state after the inner pin according to the seventh embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 62 is a diagram illustrating a case where the central axis of the inner pin is inclined with respect to the central axis of the guide hole.
- FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram in which the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 57 is enlarged and only the shear pin is shown as a side view.
- FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram showing, in a side view, only the shear pin by enlarging the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the first modification of the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a gg section in FIG. 67 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the second modification of the seventh embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 68 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the third modification of the seventh embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 69 is an enlarged view of the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 70 is a perspective view showing a shear pin according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 7 in a state before the inner pin is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 68 and showing only the shear pin as a side view.
- Embodiments 1 to 4 relate to a steering device, specifically a steering column device.
- the present invention relates to a steering column of a steering apparatus, which can be tilted and telescopically operated and has an impact energy absorbing function.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-69800
- a stroke mechanism constituted by an outer column and an inner column
- the left and right telescopic multi-plates are individually fixed, there is a possibility that the column will be damaged due to the left and right variations of the separation load.
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-29152 discloses a structure in which the fixed portion slides when the telescopic fixing member generates an impact load.
- the fixing member since the fixing member is housed in the groove, it is necessary to lengthen the groove in order to increase the stroke amount, and the column tends to be enlarged.
- a telescopic fitting structure consisting of an inner column and an outer column makes it possible to detach the inner column between the slits of the outer column with a T-shaped fixing bracket that fixes the friction plate (so-called telescopic multi-plate) of the fastening portion Fix it.
- a T-shaped fixing bracket that fixes the friction plate (so-called telescopic multi-plate) of the fastening portion Fix it.
- Holes are provided in the fixed bracket and inner column to insert and fix the pins.
- a multi-plate is arranged on the left and right, and the fixed surface at the center is separated (so-called T-shape).
- T-shape the fixed surface at the center is separated.
- the same fixing force is generated in the left and right fixing parts, and they are stretched when subjected to an impact load.
- the fixed surface at the center can be removed straight. Even if the load balance between the right and left fixed parts is lost, the slit of the outer column guides, so that it comes off relatively straight and strokes are possible. Also, the tightening rigidity of the column is improved.
- the shear pin when the shear pin is filled and filled using an injection method in which a resin is poured and hardened, play of the fixed portion can be suppressed. Even if it is fixed with resin pins, rivets, bolts, etc., it can be applied because the detachment load can be calculated from the material strength and the area of the sheared part.
- the second structure for solving the above problem is as follows. That is, in a telescopic fitting structure including an inner column and an outer column, the fixed side gear lock of the tightening fixing portion is fixed between the slits of the outer column so that the inner column can be detached. By detaching from the inner column, it is possible to detach at low load and absorb shock while preventing the column from falling off. Holes are provided in the fixed bracket and inner column to insert and fix the pins. When a secondary collision load is input to the steering shaft, it is transmitted to the inner column, the pin that fixes the fixed bracket shears, and the fixed surface of the fixed bracket and the inner column are displaced relative to each other, enabling a stroke greater than the telescopic stroke. To do.
- the shear pin when the shear pin is filled and filled using an injection method in which a resin is poured and hardened, play of the fixed portion can be suppressed. Even if it is fixed with resin pins, rivets, bolts, etc., it can be applied because the detachment load can be calculated from the material strength and the area of the sheared part.
- a flat plate that is not included in the gear of the known cam (for example, described in JP-A-2001-322552) and the fixed side gear lock. And the flat plate can be detached.
- the third structure for solving the above problem is as follows. That is, with a telescopic fitting structure of the inner column and outer column, a T-shaped fixing bracket that fixes the friction plate (multi-telescopic plate) of the fastening fixing portion is fixed between the slits of the outer column so that the inner column can be detached. . By detaching the fixed part from the inner column, it is possible to detach at low load and absorb shock while preventing the column from falling off. Holes are provided in the fixed bracket and inner column to insert and fix the pins.
- a method of arranging multiple plates on the left and right sides and detaching the central fixed surface is preferable.
- the same fixing force is generated in the left and right fixing parts, and they are stretched when subjected to an impact load.
- the fixed surface at the center can be removed straight. Even if the load balance between the right and left fixed parts is shifted, the slit of the outer column guides, so that it comes off relatively straight and stroke is possible. Also, the tightening rigidity of the column is improved.
- the shear pin uses an injection method in which a resin is poured and cured.
- the fixing bracket caulks and fixes the inner plate to the inner column from the inside, and temporarily closes the hole of the inner column through which the shear pin passes.
- the holes through which the shear pins of the fixed bracket pass are overlapped and positioned, and resin is injected from the holes on the fixed bracket side and cured to be fixed integrally. Since the separation load can be calculated from the area of the shearing portion, it can be applied to achieve stable separation.
- the inner plate is provided with a resin pool, and filling the resin can prevent the resin from dropping from the hole. Furthermore, when the resin is protruded and filled, the play of the fixed portion can be suppressed. Visual confirmation of the filling amount is also possible.
- FIGS. 1 to 4 schematically show the first to fourth embodiments. 5 to 10 specifically show the structure of the first embodiment.
- FIGS. 11 to 15 specifically show the structure of the second embodiment
- FIGS. 16 to 23 show the structure of the third embodiment.
- the axial direction DA indicates the axial direction of the steering shaft
- the front DF and the rear DB indicate the front and rear of the vehicle body when the steering device is attached to the vehicle body.
- the steering column device is a steering column device that supports a steering shaft, and the steering column includes an inner column and an outer column, and has a function of stroke in the axial direction so that telescopic adjustment and shock absorption are possible.
- the tilt adjustment is possible via a tilt bracket attached to the vehicle body, and the inner column is held by tightening the outer column with the tightening mechanism provided on the tilt bracket.
- the telescopic multi-plate which increases the surface is fixed to the bottom of the column and the fixed bracket provided between the slits of the outer column, and the hole on the side of the inner column matches the hole on the side of the fixed bracket
- Tsu inner column from bets is characterized in that it is supported detachably.
- the first embodiment is a steering column device 120 that supports a steering shaft including a male steering shaft 106 and a female steering shaft 105, and the steering column includes an inner column 121 and an outer column 122, and can be telescopically adjusted. It has a function to stroke in the axial direction so as to be able to absorb shocks, and can be adjusted for tilt via a tilt bracket 123 attached to the vehicle body.
- the inner column 121 is held and has a telescopic multi-plate 125 that increases the friction surface of the tightening mechanism 129.
- the telescopic multi-plate 125 is on the bottom side of the columns (121, 122) and the outer column. Between 122 slits The inner column 121 is detachably supported from the fixed bracket 124 by being fixed to the fixed bracket 124 provided and by inserting a shear pin with the hole of the inner column 121 and the hole of the fixed bracket 124 aligned. This is the steering column device 120.
- the steering column device is a steering column device that supports a steering shaft, and the steering column includes an inner column and an outer column, has a telescopic operation and a function capable of absorbing shock, and is relatively axial.
- Stroke is attached to the vehicle body so that the tilt can be adjusted via a tilt bracket attached to the vehicle body, and the tilt bracket has a tightening mechanism and holds the inner column by tightening the outer column.
- the outer column has a slit, and the inner column is held by a pressing bracket that presses the slit from the left and right directions by the action of a tightening mechanism, and is detachably attached to the inner column between the slits.
- a fixing plate is arranged to configure the tightening mechanism By rotation of the tilt lever that, by rotating the tilt lever center of the cam, pressing upward from below the cam to the fixing plate, and having a clamping mechanism for holding.
- the second embodiment is a steering column device 120 that supports a steering shaft composed of a male steering shaft 106 and a female steering shaft 105
- the steering column device 120 includes an inner column 121 and an outer column 122, and includes telescopic operation and impact. It has an absorbable function and moves in a relatively axial direction, and is attached to the vehicle body via a tilt bracket 123 attached to the vehicle body so that the tilt can be adjusted.
- the tilt bracket 123 includes a tightening mechanism 129.
- the inner column 121 is held by tightening the outer column 122.
- the outer column 122 has a slit, and the inner portion is pressed by a pressing bracket 1232 that presses the slit from the left and right directions by the action of the tightening mechanism 129.
- a tilt lever that constitutes a tightening mechanism 129 which includes a column 121, and a cam and gear mechanism 148 that functions as a fixing plate removably attached to the inner column 121 is disposed between the slits.
- a cam lock mechanism 133 which is a cam at the center of the tilt lever, is rotated to press and hold the cam portion formed on the center portion of the tilt bolt 153 from below to above the fixing plate.
- the steering column device 120 is characterized by having the following.
- the steering column device is a steering column device that supports a steering shaft, and the steering column includes an inner column and an outer column, and strokes in an axial direction so as to be capable of telescopic adjustment and shock absorption. It is equipped with a tilt bracket that can be attached to the vehicle body, and can be attached to the vehicle body so that the tilt can be adjusted.By tightening the tilt bracket, outer column, and telescopic multi-plate as a friction plate with a tightening mechanism, The inner column is held by the inner column.
- the outer column has a slit, and the clamping mechanism holds the inner column with a pressing bracket that presses the slit from the left and right.
- the fixed plate is disposed which, further fixing bracket for fixing the friction plate, characterized in that fixedly connected to the inner column by injection molding of resin.
- the third embodiment is a steering column device that supports a steering shaft.
- the steering column includes an inner column and an outer column, and has a telescopic adjustment function and a stroke in an axial direction so as to absorb shock, and is attached to a vehicle body. It is equipped with a tilt bracket and is attached to the vehicle body so that the tilt can be adjusted.
- a tilt bracket By tightening the tilt bracket, the outer column, and the telescopic multi-plate as a friction plate by a tightening mechanism, the inner fitting is fitted in the outer column. Holds the column.
- the outer column has a slit, and the tightening mechanism holds the inner column with a pressing bracket that presses the slit from the left and right.
- the inner column can be detached from the slit.
- the steering column device is characterized in that an inner plate 158 is disposed and a fixed bracket for fixing the friction plate is coupled and fixed to the inner column by shear pins 137 and 138 formed by resin injection molding. .
- Embodiment 4 is a steering device including the steering column device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 3.
- the steering device of Embodiment 4 can be suitably used as a steering device for a vehicle.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically illustrating the periphery of the steering device according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the steering device according to the fifth embodiment when viewed from the bottom surface side.
- the outline of the steering apparatus according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.
- the front of the vehicle body VB when the steering device 100 is attached to the vehicle body VB is simply referred to as the front
- the rear of the vehicle body VB when the steering device 100 is attached to the vehicle body VB is simply the rear. be written.
- the front is the left side in the figure
- the rear is the right side in the figure.
- the steering device 100 includes a steering wheel 81, a steering shaft 82, a universal joint 84, a lower shaft 85, and a universal joint 86 in the order in which the force given by the operator is transmitted, and is joined to the pinion shaft 87. ing.
- the steering shaft 82 includes an input shaft 82a and an output shaft 82b.
- the input shaft 82a has one end connected to the steering wheel 81 and the other end connected to the output shaft 82b.
- the output shaft 82 b has one end connected to the input shaft 82 a and the other end connected to the universal joint 84.
- the input shaft 82a and the output shaft 82b are formed of a general steel material such as a carbon steel for machine structure (so-called SC material) or a carbon steel pipe for machine structure (so-called STKM material).
- the lower shaft 85 has one end connected to the universal joint 84 and the other end connected to the universal joint 86.
- One end of the pinion shaft 87 is connected to the universal joint 86.
- the steering device 100 has a cylindrical inner column 51 that rotatably supports the input shaft 82a around the rotation center axis Zr shown in FIG. 25, and a cylindrical shape in which at least a part of the inner column 51 is inserted inside.
- an outer column 54 a steering column 50 is provided.
- the inner column 51 is disposed on the rear side of the outer column 54.
- the axial direction of the inner column 51 and the axial direction of the outer column 54 are simply referred to as simply the axial direction.
- the steering device 100 includes an outer column bracket 52 that is fixed to the vehicle body side member 13 and supports the outer column 54.
- the outer column bracket 52 includes an attachment plate portion 52b fixed to the vehicle body side member 13, and a frame-like support portion 52a formed integrally with the attachment plate portion 52b.
- the mounting plate portion 52b of the outer column bracket 52 has a mounting hole 52h, for example, and is fixed to the vehicle body side member 13 using a fixing member such as the mounting hole 52h and a bolt.
- the frame-like support portions 52 a of the outer column bracket 52 are disposed on both sides of the outer column 54 and tighten the outer column 54. Further, the frame-like support portion 52a is provided with a tilt adjustment hole 23h that is a long hole that is long in the vertical direction of the vehicle body VB.
- the outer column 54 has a pivot bracket 55 provided at the front end.
- the pivot bracket 55 is supported by the vehicle body side member 12 so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 55a.
- the rotating shaft 55a is, for example, parallel to the horizontal direction.
- the outer column 54 is supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction.
- FIG. 26 is a view showing a dd section in FIG.
- FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a bottom surface of the steering apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.
- the outer column 54 has two rod penetrating portions 31 and slits 54s.
- the rod penetrating portion 31 is a portion projecting radially outward from the outer wall of the inner column 51, and has a rod through hole 31h that is a round hole as shown in FIG.
- the radial direction is a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and is used in the same meaning in the following description.
- Each rod through hole 31h of the two rod penetrating portions 31 faces in the radial direction.
- a part of the rod penetrating part 31 faces the frame-like support part 52a.
- the rod 33 passes through the two rod through-holes 31 h and also passes through the tilt adjustment hole 23 h of the frame-shaped support portion 52 a and is connected to the operation lever 53.
- the slit 54 s is a long hole in which one end on the insertion side of the inner column 51 is cut out, and is provided at a position between the two rod penetrating portions 31 on the outer wall of the outer column 54. Since the outer column 54 has the slits 54s, the inner diameter decreases when tightened. Thus, in a state where the outer column 54 is tightened, the inner wall of the outer column 54 and the outer wall of the inner column 51 are in contact with each other in a portion where the outer column 54 covers the inner column 51. For this reason, a frictional force is generated between the outer column 54 and the inner column 51. Further, both ends of the slit 54s in the axial direction may be closed. That is, the slit 54s may have a closed structure.
- the steering device 100 includes a first telescopic friction plate 21 and a second telescopic friction plate 22.
- the first telescopic friction plate 21 is a plate-like member having a telescopic adjustment hole 21h which is a long hole whose longitudinal direction is the axial direction.
- the first telescopic friction plates 21 are disposed, for example, in two at a position between the frame-shaped support portion 52a and the rod penetration portion 31.
- the second telescopic friction plate 22 is a member formed by bending a plate material, for example, and has a substantially U shape when viewed from the axial direction.
- the second telescopic friction plate 22 includes two friction portions 22a disposed between the two first telescopic friction plates 21, a connecting portion 22b that connects the two friction portions 22a, and a bent portion provided in the connecting portion 22b. 22c.
- the first telescopic friction plate 21 does not necessarily have to be disposed at a position between the frame-shaped support portion 52a and the rod penetration portion 31.
- the first telescopic friction plate 21 and the rod penetration portion 31 are frame-shaped. You may arrange
- the friction part 22a has a rod through hole 22h which is a round hole.
- the rod 33 passes through the telescopic adjustment hole 21h and the rod through hole 22h.
- the connecting portion 22b connects the two friction portions 22a together to facilitate the operation of disposing the friction portion 22a between the two first telescopic friction plates 21.
- the connection part 22b can maintain the bending state by having the bending part 22c. Thereby, even if the fastening state of the outer column bracket 52 changes and the distance between the two friction portions 22a changes, the connecting portion 22b is difficult to pull the friction portion 22a. For this reason, a situation in which a gap is generated between the friction portion 22a and the first telescopic friction plate 21 due to the friction portion 22a being pulled by the connecting portion 22b is suppressed.
- the operation lever 53 when the operation lever 53 is rotated, the tightening force on the frame-shaped support portion 52a is loosened, and the frictional force between the frame-shaped support portion 52a and the outer column 54 is eliminated or reduced. Thereby, the tilt position of the outer column 54 can be adjusted. Further, when the operation lever 53 is rotated, the tightening force on the frame-like support portion 52a is loosened, and the width of the slit 54s of the outer column 54 is increased. Thereby, since the force with which the outer column 54 tightens the inner column 51 is eliminated, the frictional force when the inner column 51 slides is eliminated. Thereby, the operator can adjust the telescopic position by pushing and pulling the inner column 51 through the steering wheel 81 after rotating the operation lever 53.
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view of an inner column bracket according to the fifth embodiment.
- the inner column bracket 4 includes, for example, an arm part 41, an insertion part 42, a neck part 44, and a leg part 43.
- the arm portion 41 is a rod-shaped portion that connects two sets of first telescopic friction plates 21 that face each other on both sides of the outer column 54.
- the insertion portions 42 are portions that are provided at both ends of the arm portion 41 and are inserted into holes provided in the first telescopic friction plate 21.
- the insertion part 42 is formed narrower than the arm part 41.
- the neck portion 44 is a portion protruding from a part of the arm portion 41 in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the arm portion 41.
- the leg portion 43 is a plate-like portion provided at the end portion of the neck portion 44 opposite to the arm portion 41, and is in contact with the inner column 51.
- the inner column side surface 43 b of the leg 43 is shaped along the shape of the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the leg part 43 is provided with two circular recessed parts 45 on the surface on the opposite side to the surface which opposes the inner column 51, for example.
- the inner column bracket 4 is connected to the first telescopic friction plates 21 disposed on both sides of the outer column 54 as shown in FIG.
- the inner column bracket 4 is supported by the first telescopic friction plate 21 by inserting the insertion portion 42 into a hole provided in the first telescopic friction plate 21.
- the first telescopic friction plates 21 arranged on both sides of the outer column 54 are opposed to each other with the arm portion 41 of the inner column bracket 4 interposed therebetween.
- the inner column bracket 4 is connected to the inner column 51 by a leg portion 43.
- a first hole 51h is opened in the inner column 51 as shown in FIG. Is opened.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h communicate with each other.
- two each of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are provided, and the inner circumference is the same.
- the inner column bracket 4 is arranged so that at least a part thereof fits into the slit 54s of the outer column 54. Specifically, the leg 43 of the inner column bracket 4 is fitted so as to face the inner wall of the slit 54s.
- FIG. 30 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the fifth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state after the inner pin according to the fifth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- the shear pin P includes an outer pin Po and an inner pin Pi.
- the outer pin Po and the inner pin Pi are formed of a resin such as polyacetal, for example.
- the outer pin Po is a cylindrical member that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Po includes, for example, a main body portion Po1, a retaining portion Po2, a flange portion Po3, and a guide hole Poh.
- the main body portion Po1 has a cylindrical shape and passes through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the retaining portion Po ⁇ b> 2 is provided at one end of the main body portion Po ⁇ b> 1 and is located inside the inner column 51.
- the retaining portion Po2 is cylindrical and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the flange portion Po3 is provided at the other end of the main body portion Po1, and is located on the radially outer side of the inner column 51 with respect to the second hole 43h.
- the flange portion Po3 has a disk shape, for example, and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Po is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h by press-fitting.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are positioned.
- the retaining portion Po2 is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h from the second hole 43h side.
- the retaining portion Po2 is formed such that the outer periphery at the end Poe opposite to the main body portion Po1 is smaller than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h. Thereby, the retaining portion Po2 is easily inserted into the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Po may be inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h from the first hole 51h side.
- the outer pin Po may be press-fitted after providing a rib or the like on the outer wall of the main body portion Po1.
- the outer pin Po has one notch Pos provided from the retaining portion Po2 toward the flange portion Po3.
- the width ds of the notch Pos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Po is decreased, so that the outer periphery of the retaining portion Po2 is decreased.
- the retaining portion Po2 is easy to pass through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the width ds of the notch Pos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Po is simply referred to as the width ds of the notch Pos.
- the outer pin Po may include a plurality of notches Pos, and the plurality of notches Pos are preferably arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Po.
- the outer periphery of the main body part Po1 is larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the outer periphery of the main body portion Po1 is equal to the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the main body portion Po1 biases the inner wall of the first hole 51h and the inner wall of the second hole 43h.
- the inner pin Pi is a member that penetrates the guide hole Poh and biases the inner wall of the guide hole Poh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Poh.
- the radially outer side of the guide hole Poh is simply referred to as the radially outer side.
- the inner pin Pi includes, for example, a body portion Pi1 and a large diameter portion Pi2. As shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, the body portion Pi1 is cylindrical and penetrates the guide hole Poh.
- the large diameter portion Pi2 is provided at both ends of the body portion Pi1, and is located outside the guide hole Poh.
- the large diameter portion Pi2 has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Poh.
- the guide hole Poh may be provided with the level
- the inner pin Pi is inserted into the guide hole Poh by press-fitting.
- the large diameter part Pi2 is inserted into the guide hole Poh from the flange part Po3 side.
- the large-diameter portion Pi2 is formed such that the outer periphery at the end portion Pie on the side opposite to the body portion Pi1 is smaller than the inner periphery of the outer pin Po. Thereby, the large diameter portion Pi2 is easily inserted into the guide hole Poh.
- the inner pin Pi since the inner pin Pi has the same large diameter portion Pi2 at both ends, the inner pin Pi can be inserted into the guide hole Poh from either end portion. This facilitates the assembly of the shear pin P.
- the outer periphery of the body portion Pi1 In the state before the inner pin Pi passes through the guide hole Poh, the outer periphery of the body portion Pi1 is larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Poh. In the state where the inner pin Pi passes through the guide hole Poh, the outer periphery of the body portion Pi1 is equal to the inner periphery of the guide hole Poh. Thereby, the trunk
- the body part Pi1 urges the inner wall of the guide hole Poh radially outward, so that a force for expanding the width ds of the notch Pos acts on the outer pin Po.
- the force by which the outer pin Po biases the inner wall of the first hole 51h and the inner wall of the second hole 43h radially outward increases.
- the body portion Pi1 biases the inner wall of the guide hole Poh radially outward, so that the width ds of the notch Pos in the retaining portion Po2 increases.
- the outer periphery of the retaining portion Po2 becomes large. Therefore, the shear pin P in which the outer pin Po and the inner pin Pi are integrated is fixed at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and connects the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4.
- the steering device 100 according to the fifth embodiment uses the shear pin P in the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, so that the resin member is filled in the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- a device for filling the resin member and a member for receiving the resin member become unnecessary. For this reason, the steering device 100 according to the fifth embodiment can be easily assembled.
- the outer column 54 remains supported by the outer column bracket 52 fixed to the vehicle body side member 13. Further, the inner column 51 remains supported by the outer column 54. For this reason, even if the shear pin P is cut, the steering column 50 does not fall.
- FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- the shear pin P is cut along the cut surface BK.
- the cut surface BK is the outer wall of the inner column 51, that is, the inner column side surface 43 b of the leg portion 43.
- the outer pin Po is cut at the main body portion Po1
- the inner pin Pi is cut at the body portion Pi1.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin P depends on the cross-sectional area of the main body portion Po1 and the cross-sectional area of the body portion Pi1 at the cut surface BK.
- FIG. 34 is an enlarged view of the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 27, showing only the shear pin as a side view.
- the distance d3 from the flange portion Po3 to the tip Posb of the notch Pos is preferably larger than the distance d4 from the flange portion Po3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the notch Pos is not included in the cut surface BK when the shear pin P is cut. For this reason, since the missing part corresponding to the notch Pos disappears in the cross section of the main body part Po1 in the cut surface BK, the variation in the allowable shear force of the shear pin P is suppressed.
- the inner column 51 moves straight with respect to the axial direction.
- the direction in which the inner column 51 moves is an angle with respect to the axial direction of the outer column 54, a situation in which the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54 occurs. This is because a situation where the value becomes larger than the predetermined value is likely to occur.
- the inner column bracket 4 is joined to the first telescopic friction plates 21 arranged on both sides of the outer column 54 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, when an axial load is applied to the inner column bracket 4, the inner column bracket 4 receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54. For this reason, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin P is cut is stabilized. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Therefore, it becomes easy for the inner column 51 to move straight in the axial direction.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are respectively provided at two different positions in the axial direction. For this reason, two shear pins P are arranged at different positions in the axial direction. If one first hole 51h and one second hole 43h are provided, that is, if one shear pin P is disposed, the inner column bracket 4 may rotate around the shear pin P. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, the rotation of the inner column bracket 4 is suppressed by arranging the two shear pins P at different positions in the axial direction. For this reason, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin P is cut is more stable.
- first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are arranged at positions where the distances from the first telescopic friction plates 21 facing each other on both sides of the inner column bracket 4 are equal.
- the leg portion 43 of the inner column bracket 4 faces the inner wall of the slit 54s.
- the inner column bracket 4 is guided by the slit 54s, and the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin P is cut is stabilized.
- the depth d1 of the recess 45 is preferably not less than the length d2 of the portion protruding from the second hole 43h of the shear pin P.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin P can be adjusted by changing the number of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h, the cross-sectional areas of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h, and the material of the shear pin P.
- the number of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h may be 1 or 3 or more, respectively.
- the shear pin P may be formed of, for example, a metal including a non-ferrous metal, rubber, or the like.
- FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between the amount of displacement of the steering column and the load necessary to move the steering column in the comparative example.
- FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the amount of displacement of the steering column and the load necessary to move the steering column in the fifth embodiment. 35 and 36, the horizontal axis represents the amount of displacement of the steering column forward, and the vertical axis represents the load required to move the steering column forward.
- the comparative example is an example in which the outer column is attached to the vehicle body via the capsule as in the technique described in Patent Document 1.
- the outer column is arranged on the rear side of the inner column, and when an excessive load is applied to the outer column, the rod contacts the end of the telescopic adjustment hole provided integrally with the outer column, and the bracket The load is transmitted to the capsule via the.
- a force F5 shown in FIG. 35 indicates the allowable shear force of the capsule.
- the outer column is supported in the axial direction by a frictional force generated between the outer column and the inner column by tightening the bracket.
- a force F4 shown in FIG. 35 indicates the frictional force supporting the outer column.
- the force F4 is smaller than the force F5.
- the force F4 needs to be maintained at a predetermined value or more.
- the inner column 51 is a member that contacts the first telescopic friction plate 21 and the first telescopic friction plate 21 with the first frictional force generated between the outer column bracket 52 and the outer column 54.
- the second frictional force generated between the outer column bracket 52, the second telescopic friction plate 22, and the outer column 54 is supported in the axial direction.
- a force F1 shown in FIG. 36 indicates the first friction force
- a force F3 indicates the sum of the first friction force and the second friction force.
- a force F2 shown in FIG. 36 indicates an allowable shear force of the shear pin P. The force F2 is smaller than the force F3 and larger than the force F1.
- Embodiment 5 when a load of force F2 or more is applied to the inner column 51, the shear pin P is cut and the inner column 51 is detached from the inner column bracket 4. Thereby, since the connection between the inner column 51 and the first telescopic friction plate 21 is released, the second frictional force described above does not act on the inner column 51. For this reason, after the shear pin P is cut, the inner column 51 moves in the axial direction while absorbing the impact by the first frictional force described above. When the first frictional force is set to be small, the steering device 100 according to the fifth embodiment can smooth the movement of the inner column 51 and more easily protect the operator from the secondary collision.
- the steering apparatus 100 adjusts the setting value of the first friction force and the setting value of the second friction force, so that the inner column 51 moves due to a load that is applied during normal use. It can suppress and can protect an operator from a secondary collision more easily.
- the steering device 100 rotatably supports the input shaft 82a connected to the steering wheel 81 and has the cylindrical inner column 51 having the first hole 51h and the inner column.
- An outer column 54 having a cylindrical shape into which at least a part of 51 is inserted inside, and having a slit 54s cut out at one end on the insertion side of the inner column 51.
- the steering device 100 includes an outer column bracket 52 that is fixed to the vehicle body side member 13, supports the outer column 54, and tightens the outer column 54 together with a telescopic friction plate (first telescopic friction plate 21) that is a plate material.
- the steering device 100 includes an inner column bracket 4 supported by a telescopic friction plate (first telescopic friction plate 21) and having a second hole 43h. Further, the steering device 100 includes a shear pin P that is located at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h and removably connects the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4.
- the steering device 100 when an excessive load is applied to the steering wheel 81, the load is transmitted to the inner column 51 via the input shaft 82a, thereby moving the inner column 51 forward. .
- the inner column bracket 4 supported by the first telescopic friction plate 21 does not move. For this reason, since a shearing force is applied to the shear pin P, when the load exceeds the allowable shearing force of the shear pin P, the shear pin P is cut. When the share pin P is cut, the connection between the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 is released.
- the inner column 51 When the connection between the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 is released, the inner column 51 is supported in the axial direction by the frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. For this reason, the inner column 51 of the steering column 50 can be moved forward of the vehicle body. Even if the shear pin P is cut, the outer column 54 remains supported by the outer column bracket 52 fixed to the vehicle body side member 13. Further, the inner column 51 remains supported by the outer column 54. For this reason, even if the shear pin P is cut, the steering column 50 does not fall.
- the steering device 100 suppresses a situation in which the steering column 50 falls due to a malfunction even when the set value (the allowable shear force of the shear pin P) of the separation load at which the steering column 50 moves forward of the vehicle body is lowered. can do.
- the shear pin P is a cylindrical member having a guide hole Poh that penetrates from one end to the other end, and the outer pin Po that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h. And an inner pin Pi that passes through the guide hole Poh and urges the inner wall of the guide hole Poh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Poh.
- the outer pin Po is provided at the cylindrical main body Po1 penetrating the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and at one end of the main body Po1.
- a retaining portion Po2 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43h, and a notch Pos provided from the retaining portion Po2 toward the other end of the main body portion Po1.
- the outer pin Po is provided at the other end of the main body portion Po1 and has a flange portion having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- Po3 is provided.
- a distance d3 from the flange portion Po3 to the tip Posb of the notch Pos is larger than a distance d4 from the flange portion Po3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the inner pins Pi are provided at the both ends of the cylindrical body Pi1 that urges the inner wall of the guide hole Poh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Poh, and the body part Pi1. And a large-diameter portion Pi2 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Poh. Thereby, since the large diameter part Pi2 contacts the edges of both ends of the guide hole Poh, the inner pin Pi is suppressed from falling off from the outer pin Po.
- the inner column bracket 4 has a recess 45 on the surface opposite to the inner column side surface 43 b facing the inner column 51.
- the second hole 43h is opened in a part of the bottom surface of the recess 45, and the depth d1 of the recess 45 is not less than the length d2 of the portion protruding from the second hole 43h of the shear pin P.
- the shear pin P does not protrude beyond the surface of the inner column bracket 4. For this reason, possibility that the shear pin P will be damaged by external force is reduced.
- the telescopic friction plates (first telescopic friction plates 21) are disposed on both sides of the outer column 54.
- the inner column bracket 4 receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54, so the attitude of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin P is cut. Is stable. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or the friction force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54 is larger than a predetermined value. Is suppressed from occurring.
- the two holes 43h are arranged at positions where the distances from the respective telescopic friction plates (first telescopic friction plates 21) facing each other across the inner column bracket 4 are equal.
- the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily maintained more straight in the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or the friction force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54 is larger than a predetermined value. Is suppressed from occurring.
- the outer column 54 is positioned on the front side of the vehicle body, includes the pivot bracket 55, and the detached inner column 51 can be inserted.
- the outer column 54 can match the axial direction with the axial direction of the inner column 51.
- the outer column 54 can easily guide the inner column 51 when the inner column 51 moves in the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or the friction force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54 is larger than a predetermined value. Is suppressed from occurring.
- the steering device 100 is assembled by the member connection structure using the shear pin P.
- This member connection structure is arranged in contact with the first fixing member (inner column 51) in which the first hole 51h is opened, and the second fixing member (inner column 51) in which the second hole 43h is opened.
- the member connecting structure is located at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and connects the first fixing member (inner column 51) and the second fixing member (inner column bracket 4) to form a secondary structure.
- P is provided.
- the share pin P is a cylindrical member having a guide hole Poh that penetrates from one end to the other end.
- the outer pin Po penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and the guide hole Poh penetrates the guide hole Poh.
- An inner pin Pi that urges the inner wall outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Poh.
- the outer pin Po is provided at one end of the cylindrical main body Po1 penetrating the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and from the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- a retaining portion Po2 having a large outer periphery, and a notch Pos provided from the retaining portion Po2 toward the other end of the main body portion Po1.
- the notch Pos does not overlap the cut surface BK.
- the notch Pos is not included in the cut surface BK when the shear pin P is cut. For this reason, the missing portion corresponding to the notch Pos disappears in the cross section of the main body portion Po1 in the cut surface BK. Therefore, in the member connection structure according to the fifth embodiment, variations in the allowable shear force of the shear pin P are easily suppressed.
- the above-described member connection structure may be used not only for connecting the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 but also for connecting other members.
- the member connection structure may be used for connection between the vehicle body side member 13 and the outer column bracket 52.
- the member connection structure connects the members so that one member (first fixing member) can be separated from the other member (second fixing member) when a secondary collision occurs.
- first fixing member first fixing member
- second fixing member second fixing member
- FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram in which the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 5 is enlarged and only the shear pin is shown as a side view.
- FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an ff cross section in FIG.
- the first modification of the fifth embodiment is different from the fifth embodiment described above in that an outer pin PoA different from the outer pin Po according to the fifth embodiment is provided. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- the outer pin PoA includes a protrusion pr on the outer wall of the main body portion Po1.
- the protrusion pr protrudes outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Poh.
- the protrusion pr is an elastically deformable member, and is formed of a material such as rubber, for example.
- the protrusion pr is provided, for example, in a straight line from the flange portion Po3 toward the retaining portion Po2.
- the outer pin PoA includes eight protrusions pr.
- the eight projecting parts pr are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the main body part Po1. Note that the number of protrusions pr included in the outer pin PoA is not necessarily eight, but may be seven or less, or may be nine or more.
- the notch Pos is not removed when the inner pin Pi is inserted into the guide hole Poh.
- the width ds is increased, and the outer periphery of the portion facing the first hole 51h of the body portion Po1 is increased. For this reason, the gap between the main body portion Po1 and the first hole 51h is easily filled.
- the main body is not inserted even if the inner pin Pi is inserted into the guide hole Poh.
- the outer periphery of the portion of the portion Po1 facing the second hole 43h is difficult to increase. For this reason, the gap between the main body portion Po1 and the second hole 43h may not be filled.
- the steering device 100 when the inner circumference of the second hole 43h is larger than the inner circumference of the first hole 51h within a tolerance range, a gap ⁇ r is generated between the main body portion Po1 and the inner wall of the second hole 43h. there is a possibility.
- the gap ⁇ r may cause the shear pin PA to become loose.
- the outer pin PoA according to the first modification of the fifth embodiment includes the elastically deformable protrusions pr, the protrusions pr can fill the gap ⁇ r.
- the projection part pr can supplement the point which the outer periphery of the part which opposes the 2nd hole 43h of main-body part Po1 becomes difficult to become large. For this reason, the steering device 100 according to the first modification of the fifth embodiment can suppress the play of the shear pin PA.
- the length d5 of the protrusion pr is preferably equal to the depth d4 of the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin PoA includes the protrusion pr that can be elastically deformed on the outer wall of the main body portion Po1.
- the projection part pr can fill the gap between the main body part Po1 and the inner wall of the first hole 51h or the gap between the main body part Po1 and the inner wall of the second hole 43h.
- the steering device 100 according to the first modification of the fifth embodiment can suppress the play of the shear pin PA.
- FIG. 39 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the second modification of the fifth embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- the second modification of the fifth embodiment is different from the fifth embodiment described above in that an inner column bracket 4B different from the inner column bracket 4 according to the fifth embodiment is provided.
- the inner column bracket 4B includes a leg portion 431 and a leg portion 432.
- the leg portion 431 is a plate-like portion provided from the end portion of the neck portion 44 opposite to the arm portion 41 toward the front side, and is in contact with the inner column 51.
- the leg portion 432 is a plate-like portion provided from the end of the neck portion 44 opposite to the arm portion 41 toward the rear side, and is in contact with the inner column 51.
- the inner column side surfaces of the leg portions 431 and 432 are shaped along the shape of the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- Each of the leg portions 431 and 432 includes, for example, one circular recess 45 on the surface opposite to the surface facing the inner column 51.
- a second hole 431 h is formed in the bottom surface of the recess 45 of the leg portion 431.
- a second hole 432 h is formed in the bottom surface of the recess 45 of the leg portion 432.
- the inner column bracket 4B includes second holes 431h and 432h on both the front side and the rear side with respect to the arm portion 41 which is a support point by the first telescopic friction plate.
- the distance from the arm portion 41 to the second holes 431h and 432h is shorter than in the case where the two second holes 43h are provided behind the arm portion 41 as in the fifth embodiment described above. It becomes easy. Therefore, even when a load is applied to the first telescopic friction plate and a moment about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the arm portion 41 is transmitted to the inner column bracket 4B, the moment applied to the shear pin P is easily suppressed. Become.
- the inner column bracket 4B increases the distance between the second holes 431h and 432h as compared to the case where the two second holes 43h are provided on the rear side of the arm portion 41 as in the fifth embodiment. be able to. Thereby, since rotation of the inner column bracket 4B is suppressed, the posture of the inner column bracket 4B when the shear pin P is cut is stabilized. For this reason, the variation in the allowable shear force of the shear pin P is easily suppressed.
- FIG. 40 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the third modification of the fifth embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 41 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing a shear pin according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 5 in a state before the inner pin is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 40 and showing only the shear pin as a side view.
- An inner column bracket 4C according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 5 includes leg portions 43C different from the leg portions 43 according to Embodiment 5 described above.
- the share pin PC according to the third modification of the fifth embodiment includes an outer pin PoC that is different from the outer pin Po according to the fifth embodiment described above.
- the leg portion 43C according to the third modification of the fifth embodiment includes, for example, two second holes 43Ch, and a portion corresponding to the concave portion 45 of the leg portion 43 according to the embodiment is provided. I don't have it.
- the inner column bracket 4C according to the third modification of the fifth embodiment requires less processing than the inner column bracket 4 according to the fifth embodiment, and can be manufactured more easily.
- the inner periphery of the first hole 51h is formed larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch.
- the difference between the inner circumference of the first hole 51h and the inner circumference of the second hole 43Ch is preferably larger than a predetermined tolerance.
- the inner periphery of the first hole 51h is more than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch. Large state is easy to keep.
- the inner column bracket 4C may have a portion corresponding to the recess 45 of the leg portion 43 according to the fifth embodiment. In this case, as described in the fifth embodiment, the possibility that the shear pin PC is damaged by an external force is reduced.
- the share pin PC includes an outer pin PoC and an inner pin Pi.
- the outer pin PoC is a cylindrical member that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the outer pin PoC includes, for example, a main body portion PoC1, a retaining portion PoC2, a flange portion PoC3, and a guide hole PoCh.
- the main body portion PoC1 has a cylindrical shape and passes through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the retaining portion PoC2 is provided at one end of the main body portion PoC1, and is located inside the inner column 51.
- the flange portion PoC3 is provided at the other end of the main body portion PoC1, and is located on the radially outer side of the inner column 51 with respect to the second hole 43Ch.
- the flange portion Po3 has a disk shape, for example, and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch. Thereby, since the flange part PoC3 contacts the surface of the leg part 43C, the outer pin PoC is suppressed from falling off from the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the guide hole PoCh is a through-hole penetrating from the flange portion PoC3 to the retaining portion PoC2.
- the outer periphery of the main body portion PoC1 and the retaining portion PoC2 is, for example, constant and larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch and It is smaller than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h.
- the outer pin PoC is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch by press-fitting.
- the outer wall of the main body portion PoC1 and the inner wall of the second hole 43Ch come into contact with each other, so that a frictional force is generated, and the outer pin PoC is attached to the second hole 43Ch as shown in FIG. For this reason, the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch are positioned. Further, a gap ⁇ C is generated between the main body portion PoC1 of the outer pin PoC and the inner wall of the first hole 51h.
- the outer pin PoC includes a convex portion PoC4 that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the guide hole PoCh on the inner wall of the retaining portion PoC2.
- the convex portion PoC4 is annular.
- the inner periphery of the retaining portion PoC2 is smaller than the inner periphery of the main body portion PoC1.
- the outer periphery of the body portion Pi1 of the inner pin Pi is substantially equal to the inner periphery of the main body portion PoC1 or larger than the inner periphery of the main body portion PoC1.
- the inner pin Pi is inserted into the guide hole PoCh by press fitting.
- a radially outward force is applied to the retaining portion PoC2.
- This increases the width ds of the notch Pos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin PoC.
- the retaining portion PoC2 of the outer pin PoC has the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch. Has a larger perimeter.
- the outer periphery of the first hole facing portion PoC5 facing the inner wall of the first hole 51h in the main body portion PoC1 of the outer pin PoC becomes larger.
- the gap ⁇ C shown in FIG. 42 is filled, and at least a part of the first hole facing portion PoC5 is in contact with the inner wall of the first hole 51h. For this reason, the play of the shear pin PC in the radial direction of the guide hole PoCh is suppressed.
- the outer periphery of the first hole facing portion PoC5 starts from the boundary between the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch toward the retaining portion PoC2. Is expanding. As a result, the first hole facing portion PoC5 is caught by the edge of the first hole 51h and the edge of the second hole 43Ch as shown in FIGS. For this reason, the play of the shear pin PC in the axial direction of the guide hole PoCh is suppressed.
- the first hole facing portion PoC5 is easily caught by the edge of the first hole 51h because the edge of the first hole 51h has a burr. For this reason, in the third modification of the fifth embodiment, it is not necessary to remove the burrs, and the presence of the burrs makes it easy to suppress the play of the shear pin PC in the axial direction of the guide hole PoCh.
- the distance d6 from the flange portion PoC3 to the tip Posb of the notch Pos is preferably smaller than the distance d8 from the flange portion Po3 to the inner wall of the inner column 51.
- the width ds of the notch Pos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin PoC is more easily expanded, so that the outer periphery of the first hole facing portion PoC5 is easily expanded. For this reason, the play of the shear pin PC in the radial direction of the guide hole PoCh and the play of the shear pin PC in the axial direction of the guide hole PoCh are further suppressed.
- the distance d6 is preferably larger than the distance d7 from the flange portion Po3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the inner periphery of the first hole 51h is larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch.
- the outer pin PoC includes a convex portion PoC4 that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the guide hole PoCh on the inner wall of the retaining portion PoC2.
- the inner pin Pi pushes the convex portion PoC4 toward the radially outer side of the guide hole PoCh, so that the width ds of the notch Pos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin PoC increases.
- at least a part of the main body portion PoC1 of the outer pin PoC is in contact with the inner wall of the first hole 51h.
- the steering device 100 can suppress both the play of the shear pin PC in the radial direction of the guide hole PoCh and the play of the shear pin PC in the axial direction of the guide hole PoCh.
- the outer pin PoC is provided at the other end of the main body portion PoC1 and is larger in outer circumference than the inner circumference of the first hole 51h and the inner circumference of the second hole 43Ch.
- a flange portion PoC3 having A distance d6 from the flange portion PoC3 to the tip Posb of the notch Pos is smaller than a distance d8 from the flange portion PoC3 to the inner wall of the inner column 51.
- the width ds of the notch Pos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin PoC is more easily expanded, so that the outer periphery of the main body portion PoC1 of the outer pin PoC is easily expanded. For this reason, the play of the shear pin PC in the radial direction of the guide hole PoCh and the play of the shear pin PC in the axial direction of the guide hole PoCh are further suppressed.
- FIG. 44 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a bottom surface of the steering device according to the sixth embodiment. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- a first hole 51h is formed in the inner column 51 as shown in FIG. Is opened.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h communicate with each other.
- two each of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are provided, and the inner circumference is the same.
- FIG. 46 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the sixth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 48 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state after the inner pin according to the sixth embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- the shear pin Q includes an outer pin Qo and an inner pin Qi.
- the outer pin Qo and the inner pin Qi are made of a resin such as polyacetal, for example.
- the outer pin Qo is a cylindrical member that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Qo includes, for example, a main body portion Qo1, a retaining portion Qo2, an outer flange portion Qo3, and a guide hole Qoh.
- the main body portion Qo1 is cylindrical and penetrates through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the retaining portion Qo2 is provided at one end of the main body portion Qo1 and is located inside the inner column 51.
- the retaining portion Qo2 is cylindrical and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the outer flange portion Qo3 is provided at the other end of the main body portion Qo1, and is located outside the second hole 43h in the radial direction of the inner column 51.
- the outer flange portion Qo3 has a disk shape, for example, and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the outer flange portion Qo3 is in contact with the bottom surface of the recess 45, so that the outer pin Qo is less likely to come off from the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the guide hole Qoh is a through hole penetrating from the outer flange portion Qo3 to the retaining portion Qo2.
- the outer pin Qo is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h by press-fitting.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are positioned.
- the retaining portion Qo2 is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h from the second hole 43h side.
- the retaining portion Qo2 is formed such that the outer periphery at the end portion Qoe opposite to the main body portion Qo1 is smaller than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h. Thereby, the retaining portion Qo2 is easily inserted into the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Qo may be inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h from the first hole 51h side.
- the outer pin Qo may be press-fitted after providing a rib or the like on the outer wall of the main body Qo1.
- the outer pin Qo includes one notch Qos provided from the retaining portion Qo2 toward the outer flange portion Qo3.
- the width ds of the notch Qos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Qo is decreased, so that the outer periphery of the retaining portion Qo2 is decreased. Accordingly, the retaining portion Qo2 is easy to pass through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the width ds of the notch Qos in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Qo is simply referred to as the width ds of the notch Qos.
- the outer pin Qo may have a plurality of notches Qos.
- the plurality of notches Qos are preferably arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Qo.
- the outer periphery of the main body part Qo1 is larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the main body part Qo1 is elastically deformed, so that the outer periphery of the main body part Qo1 is the inner periphery and the second hole of the first hole 51h. It is equal to the inner circumference of 43h.
- the main body portion Qo1 pushes the inner wall of the first hole 51h and the inner wall of the second hole 43h.
- the inner pin Qi is a member inserted into the guide hole Qoh of the outer pin Qo.
- the radially outer side of the guide hole Qoh is simply referred to as the radially outer side.
- Inner pin Qi is provided with body part Qi1 and projection part Qi2, for example.
- the body portion Qi1 has a substantially cylindrical shape as a whole and penetrates the guide hole Qoh.
- the body part Qi1 includes a first large diameter part Qi11 and a first small diameter part Qi12.
- the first large-diameter portion Qi11 is, for example, a columnar shape, and has an outer periphery equal to the inner periphery of the guide hole Qoh.
- the first small diameter portion Qi12 is provided at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the first small diameter portion Qi12 has, for example, the shape of a rotating body concentric with the first large diameter portion Qi11.
- the outer periphery of the first small diameter portion Qi12 is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion Qi11.
- the first small diameter part Qi12 is formed by cutting out a part of the body part Qi1 over the entire circumference in the circumferential direction. That is, the first small diameter portion Qi12 is a groove in which the surface of the body portion Qi1 is recessed along the circumferential direction.
- the bottom of the surface of the first small diameter portion Qi12 is, for example, a curved surface. That is, in the cross section (cross section shown in FIG. 46) in which the inner pin Qi is cut along the plane including the rotation center axis Zr, the surface of the first small diameter portion Qi12 draws an arc. More specifically, the surface of the first small diameter portion Qi12 draws a semicircle.
- a straight line L1 passing through a portion of the first small diameter portion Qi12 having the smallest outer circumference is an extension line of the outer wall of the inner column 51, that is, an extension line of the inner column side surface 43b of the leg portion 43. Is located.
- the protrusions Qi2 are provided at both ends of the body part Qi1, and are located outside the guide hole Qoh.
- the protrusion Qi2 has a larger outer periphery than the inner periphery of the guide hole Qoh. Therefore, since the protrusion Qi2 is in contact with the edges at both ends of the guide hole Qoh, the inner pin Qi is unlikely to come off from the outer pin Qo. Further, since the inner pin Qi is positioned, the first small diameter portion Qi12 is less likely to be displaced from the position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the guide hole Qoh may be provided with a stepped portion having an enlarged inner circumference at both ends.
- the protruding portion Qi2 contacts the edge of the stepped portion, the inner pin Qi is difficult to protrude from both ends of the guide hole Qoh.
- the inner pin Qi is inserted into the guide hole Qoh by press-fitting.
- the protruding portion Qi2 is inserted into the guide hole Qoh from the outer flange portion Qo3 side.
- the protrusion Qi2 is formed such that the outer periphery at the end Qie opposite to the body portion Qi1 is smaller than the inner periphery of the outer pin Qo.
- protrusion part Qi2 becomes easy to insert in guide hole Qoh.
- the inner pin Qi is provided with the same protrusion Qi2 at both ends, it can be inserted into the guide hole Qoh from either end. This facilitates the assembly of the shear pin Q.
- the outer periphery of the first large-diameter portion Qi11 is larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Qoh.
- the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion Qi11 is equal to the inner periphery of the guide hole Qoh due to the elastic deformation of the first large diameter portion Qi11. .
- the 1st large diameter part Qi11 has pushed the inner wall of the guide hole Qoh to the radial direction outer side. For this reason, the clearance gap between the trunk
- the first large diameter portion Qi11 pushes the inner wall of the guide hole Qoh outward in the radial direction, so that a force for expanding the width ds of the notch Qos acts on the outer pin Qo. Thereby, the frictional force generated between the outer pin Qo and the inner wall of the first hole 51h and the inner wall of the second hole 43h is increased. Furthermore, since the width ds of the notch Qos in the retaining portion Qo2 is increased, the outer periphery of the retaining portion Qo2 is increased. For this reason, the shear pin Q in which the outer pin Qo and the inner pin Qi are integrated is fixed at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and connects the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4.
- the steering device 100 is assembled by inserting the inner pin Qi after positioning the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h with the outer pin Qo, the steering device 100 can be easily assembled.
- the steering device 100 according to the sixth embodiment uses the shear pin Q in the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, so that the resin member is filled in the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- a device for filling the resin member and a member for receiving the resin member become unnecessary. For this reason, the steering device 100 according to the sixth embodiment can be easily assembled.
- FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- the shear pin Q is cut along the cut surface BK.
- the cut surface BK is generated in a portion of the shear pin Q that straddles the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the cut surface BK is an extension of the outer wall of the inner column 51, that is, the extension of the inner column side surface 43b of the leg 43. Located on the line.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q depends on the cross-sectional area of the cut surface BK. Since the outer periphery of the first small-diameter portion Qi12 is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large-diameter portion Qi11, when a shearing force is applied to the inner pin Qi, stress concentration occurs and the first small-diameter portion Qi12 tends to crack. Accordingly, the inner pin Qi is easily cut at the first small diameter portion Qi12, that is, the cut surface BK of the inner pin Qi is easily accommodated in the first small diameter portion Qi12. For this reason, the area of the cut surface BK in the inner pin Qi is less likely to vary. Therefore, the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q is stabilized.
- the bottom of the surface of the first small-diameter portion Qi12 has a curved surface, which facilitates processing as compared with the case where the bottom of the surface of the first small-diameter portion Qi12 has a sharp shape. Yes. For this reason, the 1st small diameter part Qi12 which concerns on Embodiment 6 can make the precision of a process high.
- FIG. 50 is an enlarged view of the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 44 and shows only the shear pin as a side view.
- the distance d3 from the outer flange portion Qo3 to the tip Qosb of the notch Qos is preferably larger than the distance d4 from the outer flange portion Qo3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the inner column 51 moves straight in the axial direction after the shear pin Q is cut.
- the moving direction of the inner column 51 is an angle with respect to the axial direction of the outer column 54, the movement of the inner column 51 may be hindered or the frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54 This is because there is a high possibility that becomes larger than a predetermined value.
- the inner column bracket 4 is joined to the first telescopic friction plates 21 disposed on both sides of the outer column 54 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, when an axial load is applied to the inner column bracket 4, the inner column bracket 4 receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54. For this reason, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin Q is cut is stabilized. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Therefore, it becomes easy for the inner column 51 to move straight in the axial direction.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are provided in two different positions in the axial direction. For this reason, two shear pins Q are arranged at different positions in the axial direction. If each of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h is provided, that is, if one shear pin Q is disposed, the inner column bracket 4 may rotate around the shear pin Q. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, the rotation of the inner column bracket 4 is suppressed by arranging two shear pins Q at different positions in the axial direction. For this reason, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin Q is cut is more stable.
- first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are arranged at positions where the distances from the first telescopic friction plates 21 facing each other on both sides of the inner column bracket 4 are equal.
- the depth d1 of the recess 45 is preferably equal to or greater than the length d2 of the portion protruding from the second hole 43h of the shear pin Q.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q can be adjusted by changing the number of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h, the cross-sectional areas of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h, and the material of the shear pin Q.
- the number of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h may be 1 or 3 or more, respectively.
- the shear pin Q may be formed of, for example, a metal including a non-ferrous metal, rubber, or the like.
- the inner column 51 includes a first frictional force generated between the outer column bracket 52 and the outer column 54 by tightening the outer column bracket 52, and a member (outer outer member) that contacts the first telescopic friction plate 21 and the first telescopic friction plate 21.
- the second frictional force generated between the column bracket 52, the second telescopic friction plate 22, and the outer column 54) is supported in the axial direction.
- a force F1 shown in FIG. 36 indicates the first friction force
- a force F3 indicates the sum of the first friction force and the second friction force.
- a force F2 shown in FIG. 36 indicates the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q. The force F2 is smaller than the force F3 and larger than the force F1.
- Embodiment 6 when a load of force F2 or more is applied to the inner column 51, the shear pin Q is cut and the inner column 51 is detached from the inner column bracket 4. Thereby, since the connection between the inner column 51 and the first telescopic friction plate 21 is released, the second frictional force described above does not act on the inner column 51. For this reason, after the shear pin Q is cut, the inner column 51 moves in the axial direction while absorbing the impact by the first frictional force described above. When the first frictional force is set to be small, the steering device 100 according to the sixth embodiment can smooth the movement of the inner column 51 and can more easily protect the operator from the secondary collision.
- the steering device 100 adjusts the set value of the first friction force and the set value of the second friction force, so that the inner column 51 moves due to a load applied during normal use. It can suppress and can protect an operator from a secondary collision more easily.
- the steering device 100 rotatably supports the input shaft 82a connected to the steering wheel 81, and has the cylindrical inner column 51 in which the first hole 51h is opened, and the inner column.
- An outer column 54 having a cylindrical shape into which at least a part of 51 is inserted inside, and having a slit 54s cut out at one end on the insertion side of the inner column 51.
- the steering device 100 includes an outer column bracket 52 that is fixed to the vehicle body side member 13, supports the outer column 54, and tightens the outer column 54 together with a telescopic friction plate (first telescopic friction plate 21) that is a plate material.
- the steering device 100 includes an inner column bracket 4 supported by a telescopic friction plate (first telescopic friction plate 21) and having a second hole 43h. Further, the steering device 100 includes a shear pin Q that is located at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h and removably connects the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4.
- the share pin Q is a cylindrical member having a guide hole Qoh that penetrates from one end to the other end, an outer pin Qo that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and an inner pin that is inserted into the guide hole Qoh.
- Inner pin Qi is provided with trunk part Qi1 which penetrates guide hole Qoh.
- the body portion Qi1 is disposed at a position straddling the first large diameter portion Qi11 that pushes the inner wall of the guide hole Qoh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Qoh, the first hole 51h, and the second hole 43h.
- a first small-diameter portion Qi12 having an outer periphery smaller than the outer periphery of Qi11.
- the steering device 100 when an excessive load is applied to the steering wheel 81, the load is transmitted to the inner column 51 via the input shaft 82a, thereby moving the inner column 51 forward. .
- the inner column bracket 4 supported by the first telescopic friction plate 21 does not move. For this reason, since a shear force is applied to the shear pin Q, the shear pin Q is cut when the load exceeds the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q. When the share pin Q is cut, the connection between the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 is released.
- the inner column 51 When the connection between the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 is released, the inner column 51 is supported in the axial direction by the frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. For this reason, the inner column 51 of the steering column 50 can be moved forward of the vehicle body. Even when the shear pin Q is cut, the outer column 54 remains supported by the outer column bracket 52 fixed to the vehicle body side member 13. Further, the inner column 51 remains supported by the outer column 54. For this reason, even if the shear pin Q is cut, the steering column 50 does not fall.
- the steering device 100 suppresses the situation where the steering column 50 falls due to malfunction even when the set value of the separation load (the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q) at which the steering column 50 moves forward of the vehicle body is lowered. can do.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q depends on the cross-sectional area of the cut surface BK. Since the outer periphery of the first small diameter portion Qi12 is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion Qi11, when a shearing force is applied to the inner pin Qi, the first small diameter portion Qi12 is likely to crack. Thereby, the inner pin Qi is easily cut at the first small diameter portion Qi12. That is, since the first small diameter portion Qi12 is provided and stress concentration occurs during shearing, the cut surface BK of the inner pin Qi is likely to be accommodated in the first small diameter portion Qi12.
- the steering device 100 according to the sixth embodiment can improve the accuracy of the set value of the separation load (the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q).
- the inner pin Qi includes protrusions Qi2 having outer circumferences larger than the inner circumference of the guide hole Qoh at both ends of the body part Qi1. Thereby, the inner pin Qi is positioned, so that the first small diameter portion Qi12 is less likely to be displaced from the position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h. For this reason, compared with the case where the inner pin Qi does not have the protrusion Qi2, the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q is more stable.
- the inner column bracket 4 has a recess 45 on the surface opposite to the inner column side surface 43 b facing the inner column 51.
- the second hole 43h is opened in a part of the bottom surface of the recess 45, and the depth d1 of the recess 45 is not less than the length d2 of the portion protruding from the second hole 43h of the shear pin Q.
- the shear pin Q does not protrude from the surface of the inner column bracket 4.
- the steering device 100 can prevent the shear pin Q from being damaged by an external force.
- the telescopic friction plates (first telescopic friction plates 21) are disposed on both sides of the outer column 54.
- the inner column bracket 4 receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54. Therefore, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin Q is cut. Is stable. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the steering device 100 has a predetermined value of a situation where the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. It suppresses becoming larger.
- the two holes 43h are arranged at positions where the distances from the respective telescopic friction plates (first telescopic friction plates 21) facing each other across the inner column bracket 4 are equal.
- the steering device 100 since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the steering device 100 has a predetermined value of a situation where the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. It suppresses becoming larger.
- the outer column 54 is positioned on the front side of the vehicle body, includes a pivot bracket 55, and the detached inner column 51 can be inserted.
- the outer column 54 can be aligned with the axial center of the inner column 51.
- the outer column 54 can easily guide the inner column 51 when the inner column 51 moves in the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the steering device 100 has a predetermined value of a situation where the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. It suppresses becoming larger.
- the steering device 100 is assembled by the member connection structure using the shear pin Q.
- This member connection structure is arranged in contact with the first fixing member (inner column 51) in which the first hole 51h is opened, and the second fixing member (inner column 51) in which the second hole 43h is opened.
- the member connecting structure is located at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and connects the first fixing member (inner column 51) and the second fixing member (inner column bracket 4) to form a secondary structure.
- Q is provided.
- the share pin Q is a cylindrical member having a guide hole Qoh penetrating from one end to the other end, an outer pin Qo penetrating the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and an inner pin Qi inserted into the guide hole Qoh. And comprising.
- Inner pin Qi is provided with trunk part Qi1 which penetrates guide hole Qoh.
- the body portion Qi1 is disposed at a position straddling the first large diameter portion Qi11 that pushes the inner wall of the guide hole Qoh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Qoh, the first hole 51h, and the second hole 43h.
- a first small-diameter portion Qi12 having an outer periphery smaller than the outer periphery of Qi11.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q depends on the cross-sectional area of the cut surface BK. Since the outer periphery of the first small diameter portion Qi12 is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion Qi11, when a shearing force is applied to the inner pin Qi, the first small diameter portion Qi12 is likely to crack. Thereby, the inner pin Qi is easily cut at the first small diameter portion Qi12. That is, since the first small diameter portion Qi12 is provided and stress concentration occurs during shearing, the cut surface BK of the inner pin Qi is likely to be accommodated in the first small diameter portion Qi12.
- the member connection structure according to the sixth embodiment can improve the accuracy of the set value of the separation load (the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q).
- the above-described member connection structure may be used not only for connecting the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 but also for connecting other members.
- the member connection structure may be used for connection between the vehicle body side member 13 and the outer column bracket 52.
- the member connection structure connects the members so that one member (first fixing member) can be separated from the other member (second fixing member) when a secondary collision occurs. Structure.
- FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of a peripheral portion of a shear pin according to the first modification of the sixth embodiment.
- the share pin Q1 according to the first modification of the sixth embodiment is different from the share pin Q according to the sixth embodiment described above in that an inner pin QiA different from the inner pin Qi is provided. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- the inner pin QiA includes, for example, a body part Qi1, a protrusion part Qi2, and an inner flange part Qi3.
- the protruding portion Qi2 is provided, for example, at the inner end of the inner column 51 of the body portion Qi1. That is, the protrusion Qi2 is arranged at a position inside the inner column 51 and outside the guide hole Qoh. Thereby, since the protrusion Qi2 is in contact with the edge of one end of the guide hole Qoh, the inner pin Qi is difficult to come off from the outer pin Qo.
- Inner flange part Qi3 is disk shape, for example, Comprising: It is provided in the edge part on the opposite side to protrusion part Qi2 among trunk
- the inner flange portion Qi3 is disposed at a position inside the recess 45 and outside the guide hole Qoh.
- the outer periphery of the inner flange portion Qi3 is larger than the outer periphery of the protruding portion Qi2.
- the inner pin QiA is inserted into the guide hole Qoh from the protruding portion Qi2 side that can be easily pushed in.
- the area where the inner flange portion Qi3 and the outer pin Qo overlap is larger than the area where the protruding portion Qi2 and the outer pin Qo overlap.
- the inner pin QiA in the inner pin QiA according to the first modification of the sixth embodiment, it is easier to suppress the excessive pushing of the inner pin QiA into the guide hole Qoh than in the case where the protruding portions Qi2 are provided at both ends of the body portion Qi1. . Thereby, it becomes difficult to shift
- the depth d1 of the recessed part 45 is more than the length d5 of the part which protrudes from the 2nd hole 43h of the inner pin QiA.
- the shear pin Q1 does not protrude from the surface of the inner column bracket 4. For this reason, the steering apparatus 100 can prevent the shear pin Q1 from being damaged by an external force.
- FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of a peripheral portion of a shear pin according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 53 is a view showing a cross-section of the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment as a side view of only the shear pin.
- the shear pin Q2 according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 6 is different from the shear pin Q according to Embodiment 6 described above in that the outer pin is different from the inner pin QiA shown in Modification 1 of Embodiment 6 and the outer pin Qo. The difference is that QoA is provided. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- the main body portion Qo1 includes a second large diameter portion Qo11 and a second small diameter portion Qo12.
- the second large-diameter portion Qo11 is, for example, a columnar shape, and has an outer periphery equal to the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the second small diameter portion Qo12 is provided at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the second small diameter portion Qo12 has, for example, the shape of a rotating body concentric with the second large diameter portion Qo11.
- the outer periphery of the second small diameter portion Qo12 is smaller than the outer periphery of the second large diameter portion Qo11.
- the second small diameter portion Qo12 is formed, for example, by notching a part of the main body portion Qo1 over the entire circumference in the circumferential direction.
- the surface of the second small diameter portion Qo12 draws a semicircle.
- the straight line L1 that passes through the portion of the first small diameter portion Qi12 that has the smallest outer circumference overlaps the straight line L2 that passes through the portion of the second small diameter portion Qo12 that has the smallest outer circumference.
- the width of the first small diameter portion Qi12 in the axial direction of the trunk portion Qi1 is equal to the width of the second small diameter portion Qo12 in the axial direction of the trunk portion Qi1.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q2 depends on the cross-sectional area of the cut surface BK. Since the outer periphery of the second small-diameter portion Qo12 is smaller than the outer periphery of the second large-diameter portion Qo11, when a shearing force is applied to the outer pin QoA, the second small-diameter portion Qo12 tends to crack. Accordingly, the outer pin QoA is easily cut at the second small diameter portion Qo12. That is, since the stress concentration occurs during shearing by providing the second small diameter portion Qo12, the cut surface BK of the outer pin QoA is easily accommodated in the second small diameter portion Qo12.
- the steering device 100 according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment can improve the accuracy of the set value of the separation load (the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q2).
- the outer pin QoA is provided at one end of the main body part Qo1 and is provided at the other end of the main body part Qo1 with a retaining part Qo2 having an outer circumference larger than the inner circumference of the first hole 51h and the inner circumference of the second hole 43h.
- a retaining part Qo2 having an outer circumference larger than the inner circumference of the first hole 51h and the inner circumference of the second hole 43h.
- an outer flange portion Qo3 having an outer periphery larger than the outer periphery of the retaining portion Qo2, and a notch Qos provided from the retaining portion Qo2 toward the outer flange portion Qo3.
- the retaining portion Qo2 is easy to pass through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin QoA can be easily attached to the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the second small diameter portion Qo12 is less likely to be displaced from the position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h. For this reason, the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q2 becomes more stable.
- the distance d3 from the outer flange portion Qo3 to the tip Qosb of the notch Qos is larger than the distance d6 from the outer flange portion Qo3 to the end portion on the first hole 51h side of the second small diameter portion Qo12. preferable. Accordingly, the notch Qos and the second small diameter portion Qo12 do not overlap with each other, so that the notch Qos is not included in the cut surface BK when the outer pin QoA is cut. For this reason, since there is no missing portion corresponding to the notch Qos in the cut surface BK of the outer pin QoA, variation in the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q2 is suppressed.
- FIG. 54 is a view for explaining a small diameter portion of the shear pin according to the second modification of the sixth embodiment.
- the width of the first small diameter portion Qi12 in the axial direction of the body portion Qi1 may be larger than the width of the second small diameter portion Qo12 in the axial direction of the body portion Qi1.
- FIG. 55 is a view illustrating a cross section of a peripheral portion of a shear pin according to the third modification of the sixth embodiment.
- the share pin Q3 according to the third modification of the sixth embodiment is different from the share pin Q according to the sixth embodiment described above in that an inner pin QiB different from the inner pin Qi is provided. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- the inner pin QiB includes, for example, a body part Qi1, a protruding part Qi2, an inner flange part Qi3, and a guide part Qi4.
- the inner pin QiB is different from the inner pin QiA shown in the first modification of the sixth embodiment in that a guide portion Qi4 is provided.
- the guide part Qi4 is, for example, a cylindrical shape concentric with the body part Qi1, and is provided at the end of the protruding part Qi2 opposite to the body part Qi1. That is, the protrusion Qi2 is disposed between the body part Qi1 and the guide part Qi4.
- the outer periphery of the guide portion Qi4 is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion Qi11 of the body portion Qi1.
- the inner pin QiB is inserted into the guide hole Qoh from the guide part Qi4 side.
- the guide part Qi4 is inserted into the guide hole Qoh from the outer flange part Qo3 side. Since the outer periphery of the guide portion Qi4 is smaller than the inner periphery of the guide hole Qoh, a gap is generated between the guide portion Qi4 and the inner wall of the guide hole Qoh. Thereby, the guide part Qi4 can easily enter the guide hole Qoh. Thereafter, for example, after the protrusion Qi2 comes into contact with the edge of the guide hole Qoh, pressure is applied to the inner pin QiB, and the inner pin QiB is pushed into the guide hole Qoh.
- the inner pin QiB is press-fitted into the guide hole Qoh. That is, the inner pin QiB is pushed into the guide hole Qoh with the guide portion Qi4 inserted in the guide hole Qoh in advance.
- the inner pin QiB is pushed into the guide hole Qoh, even if the inner pin QiB falls down, the edge of the guide portion Qi4 contacts the inner wall of the guide hole Qoh. Thereby, the angle at which the inner pin QiB falls is restricted to a predetermined angle or less. Thereby, the posture of the inner pin QiB when being pushed into the guide hole Qoh is easily stabilized. Therefore, the steering device 100 according to the third modification of the sixth embodiment can facilitate the assembly of the connecting portions of the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 that are detachably connected.
- FIG. 56 is a view illustrating a cross section of a peripheral portion of a shear pin according to the fourth modification of the sixth embodiment.
- the share pin Q4 according to the fourth modification of the sixth embodiment is different from the share pin Q according to the sixth embodiment described above in that an inner pin QiC different from the inner pin Qi is provided. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- the inner pin QiC includes a first small diameter portion Qi12C having a shape different from the first small diameter portion Qi12 shown in the sixth embodiment.
- the first small diameter portion Qi12C is provided at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the first small diameter portion Qi12C has, for example, the shape of a rotating body concentric with the first large diameter portion Qi11.
- the outer periphery of the first small diameter portion Qi12C is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large diameter portion Qi11.
- the first small diameter portion Qi12C is formed, for example, by cutting out a part of the body portion Qi1 over the entire circumference in the circumferential direction.
- the first small diameter portion Qi12C is a groove in which the surface of the body portion Qi1 is recessed along the circumferential direction.
- the bottom of the surface of the first small diameter portion Qi12C is, for example, V-shaped.
- the surface of the first small diameter portion Qi12C has a wedge shape.
- a straight line L3 passing through a portion of the first small diameter portion Qi12C having the smallest outer circumference is an extension line of the outer wall of the inner column 51, that is, an extension line of the inner column side surface 43b of the leg portion 43. Is located.
- the first small-diameter portion Qi12C Since the outer periphery of the first small-diameter portion Qi12C is smaller than the outer periphery of the first large-diameter portion Qi11, when a shearing force is applied to the inner pin QiC, the first small-diameter portion Qi12C is likely to crack. Furthermore, since the cross-sectional shape of the first small-diameter portion Qi12C is a wedge shape, the first small-diameter portion Qi12C induces a crack at a portion having a minimum outer periphery (a wedge-shaped tip portion). Thereby, the first small diameter portion Qi12C is likely to cause a crack at a portion having the smallest outer periphery.
- the inner pin QiC can further improve the accuracy of the position where the cut surface BK occurs in the inner pin QiC, as compared with the inner pin Qi according to the sixth embodiment described above. For this reason, since the area of the cut surface BK in the inner pin QiC is less likely to vary, the allowable shear force of the shear pin Q4 is stabilized.
- the surface of the first small-diameter portion Qi12C has a wedge shape, but the wedge-shaped tip portion does not necessarily have a V shape, that is, a sharp shape.
- the wedge shape may be any shape that narrows toward the radially inner side of the body portion Qi1.
- the wedge-shaped tip portion may be arcuate.
- the wedge-shaped tip portion may be a straight line parallel to the axial direction of the body portion Qi1, that is, the entire wedge shape may be trapezoidal.
- Embodiment 6 and Modifications 1 to 4 of Embodiment 6 are shown, but the embodiment is not limited to the above-described contents.
- Each of the outer pin Qo or the outer pin QoA shown in the sixth embodiment and the first to fourth modifications of the sixth embodiment can be combined with one of the inner pin Qi, the inner pin QiA, the inner pin QiB, or the inner pin QiC.
- the shape (wedge shape) of the first small diameter portion Qi12C shown in the fourth modification of the sixth embodiment can be applied to the shape of the second small diameter portion Qo12 in the outer pin QoA.
- the overall shape of the inner pin Qi is not necessarily the substantially cylindrical shape as described above, and the overall shape of the outer pin Qo is not necessarily the substantially cylindrical shape as described above.
- the cross-sectional shape obtained by cutting the inner pin Qi or the outer pin Qo on a plane orthogonal to the axial direction of the first hole 51h may be a polygon such as a quadrangle.
- the cross-sectional shape obtained by cutting the first small diameter portion Qi12 or the second small diameter portion Qo12 in a plane orthogonal to the axial direction of the first hole 51h is not limited to a circle but may be a polygon such as a rectangle.
- FIG. 57 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the seventh embodiment cut along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating a bottom surface of the steering device according to the seventh embodiment. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- a first hole 51 h is formed in the inner column 51 as shown in FIG. 57, and a second hole 43 h is formed in the bottom surface of the recess 45 of the leg portion 43. Is opened.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h communicate with each other.
- two each of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are provided, and the inner circumference is the same.
- FIG. 59 is an enlarged view showing a peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 60 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state before the inner pin according to the seventh embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 61 is a perspective view showing the shear pin in a state after the inner pin according to the seventh embodiment is inserted into the outer pin.
- the shear pin R includes an outer pin Ro and an inner pin Ri.
- the outer pin Ro and the inner pin Ri are made of a resin such as polyacetal, for example.
- the outer pin Ro is a cylindrical member that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Ro includes, for example, a main body portion Ro1, a retaining portion Ro2, an outer flange portion Ro3, and a guide hole Roh.
- the main body portion Ro1 has a cylindrical shape and passes through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the retaining portion Ro ⁇ b> 2 is provided at one end of the main body portion Ro ⁇ b> 1 and is located inside the inner column 51.
- the retaining portion Ro2 is cylindrical and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the outer flange portion Ro3 is provided at the other end of the main body portion Ro1, and is located outside the second hole 43h in the radial direction of the inner column 51.
- the outer flange portion Ro3 has a disk shape, for example, and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h. Thereby, since the outer flange portion Ro3 is in contact with the bottom surface of the recess 45, the outer pin Ro is unlikely to come off from the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the guide hole Roh is a through hole penetrating from the outer flange portion Ro3 to the retaining portion Ro2.
- the outer pin Ro is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h by press-fitting.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are positioned.
- the retaining portion Ro2 is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h from the second hole 43h side.
- the retaining portion Ro2 is formed such that the outer periphery at the end portion Roe opposite to the main body portion Ro1 is smaller than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h. Thereby, the retaining portion Ro2 is easily inserted into the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Ro may be inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h from the first hole 51h side.
- the outer pin Ro may be press-fitted after providing a rib or the like on the outer wall of the main body portion Ro1.
- the outer pin Ro has one notch Ros provided from the retaining portion Ro2 toward the outer flange portion Ro3.
- the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Ro is decreased, so that the outer periphery of the retaining portion Ro2 is decreased.
- the retaining portion Ro2 is easy to pass through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Ro is simply referred to as the width ds of the notch Ros.
- the outer pin Ro may include a plurality of notches Ros.
- the plurality of notches Ros are preferably arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Ro.
- the outer periphery of the main body portion Ro1 is larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h.
- the main body portion Ro1 is elastically deformed, so that the outer periphery of the main body portion Ro1 is the inner periphery and the second hole of the first hole 51h. It is equal to the inner circumference of 43h. Thereby, the main body portion Ro1 pushes the inner wall of the first hole 51h and the inner wall of the second hole 43h.
- the inner pin Ri is a member that is inserted into the guide hole Roh of the outer pin Ro.
- the radially outer side of the guide hole Roh is simply referred to as the radially outer side.
- the inner pin Ri includes, for example, a body portion Ri1, a large diameter portion Ri2, an inner flange portion Ri3, and a guide portion Ri4.
- the trunk portion Ri1 is cylindrical and penetrates the guide hole Roh.
- the large-diameter portion Ri2 is provided, for example, at an end portion on the inner side of the inner column 51 of the trunk portion Ri1. That is, the large diameter portion Ri2 is disposed at a position inside the inner column 51 and outside the guide hole Roh.
- the outer periphery of the large-diameter portion Ri2 is larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Roh. Thereby, since the large diameter portion Ri2 is in contact with the edge of one end of the guide hole Roh, the inner pin Ri is difficult to come off from the outer pin Ro.
- the inner flange portion Ri3 is, for example, a disc shape concentric with the trunk portion Ri1, and is provided at the end of the trunk portion Ri1 opposite to the large diameter portion Ri2.
- the inner flange portion Ri3 is disposed at a position inside the recess 45 and outside the guide hole Roh.
- the outer periphery of the inner flange portion Ri3 is larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Roh.
- the guide portion Ri4 is, for example, a cylindrical shape concentric with the trunk portion Ri1, and is provided at the end of the large diameter portion Ri2 opposite to the trunk portion Ri1. In other words, the large-diameter portion Ri2 is disposed between the trunk portion Ri1 and the guide portion Ri4.
- the outer periphery of the guide portion Ri4 is smaller than the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1. Further, as shown in FIG. 59, the distance l1 from the end portion Roe of the outer pin Ro to the tip end of the guide portion Ri4 is smaller than the distance l2 from the end portion Roe to the input shaft 82a.
- the guide hole Roh may include a stepped portion with an enlarged inner periphery at the end.
- the large diameter portion Ri2 or the inner flange portion Ri3 contacts the edge of the stepped portion, the inner pin Ri is difficult to protrude from the end portion of the guide hole Roh.
- the inner pin Ri is inserted into the guide hole Roh from the guide portion Ri4 side.
- the guide portion Ri4 is inserted into the guide hole Roh from the outer flange portion Ro3 side. Since the outer periphery of the guide portion Ri4 is smaller than the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1, a gap is generated between the guide portion Ri4 and the inner wall of the guide hole Roh. Thereby, the guide portion Ri4 can easily enter the guide hole Roh. Thereafter, for example, after the large-diameter portion Ri2 contacts the edge of the guide hole Roh, pressure is applied to the inner pin Ri, and the inner pin Ri is pushed into the guide hole Roh. That is, the inner pin Ri is press-fitted into the guide hole Roh. The inner pin Ri is pushed into the guide hole Roh in a state where the guide portion Ri4 is inserted in the guide hole Roh in advance.
- FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a case where the central axis of the inner pin is inclined with respect to the central axis of the guide hole.
- the central axis Zi of the inner pin Ri may be inclined with respect to the central axis Zh of the guide hole Roh. That is, the inner pin Ri may fall down.
- the edge Ri41 of the guide portion Ri4 contacts the inner wall of the guide hole Roh.
- the angle ⁇ formed between the central axis Zi of the inner pin Ri and the central axis Zh of the guide hole Roh, that is, the angle ⁇ at which the inner pin Ri falls is restricted to a predetermined angle or less.
- the edge Ri41 of the guide portion Ri4 is chamfered.
- the chamfering may be, for example, chamfering (C chamfering) cut so that the cross-sectional shape is a straight line, or chamfering (R chamfering) cut so that the cross-sectional shape is a curve. Accordingly, when the inner pin Ri is inserted into the guide hole Roh, the guide portion Ri4 can easily enter the guide hole Roh.
- the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1 is larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Roh.
- the body portion Ri1 passes through the guide hole Roh, the body portion Ri1 is elastically deformed, so that the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1 is equal to the inner periphery of the guide hole Roh. Accordingly, the body portion Ri1 pushes the inner wall of the guide hole Roh radially outward. For this reason, it is hard to produce the clearance gap between trunk
- Steering device 100 can be easily assembled because the inner pin Ri is inserted after the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are positioned by the outer pin Ro.
- the guide portion Ri4 of the inner pin Ri is difficult to contact the input shaft 82a. Thereby, an increase in torque of the input shaft 82a due to contact between the input shaft 82a and the guide portion Ri4 is suppressed.
- the steering device 100 according to the seventh embodiment uses the shear pin R in the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, so that the resin member is filled in the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- a device for filling the resin member and a member for receiving the resin member become unnecessary. For this reason, the steering device 100 according to the seventh embodiment can be easily assembled.
- FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the shear pin after being cut.
- the shear pin R is cut along the cut surface BK.
- the cut surface BK is generated in a portion of the shear pin R that straddles the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the cut surface BK is located on the extension line of the outer wall of the inner column 51, that is, on the extension line of the inner column side surface 43 b of the leg portion 43.
- the outer pin Ro is cut at the main body portion Ro1
- the inner pin Ri is cut at the body portion Ri1.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin R depends on the cross-sectional area of the main body portion Ro1 and the cross-sectional area of the body portion Ri1 at the cut surface BK.
- FIG. 64 is an enlarged view of the peripheral portion of the shear pin in FIG. 57 and shows only the shear pin as a side view.
- the distance d3 from the outer flange portion Ro3 to the tip Rosb of the notch Ros is preferably larger than the distance d4 from the outer flange portion Ro3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the notch Ros is not included in the cut surface BK when the shear pin R is cut. For this reason, since there is no missing portion corresponding to the notch Ros in the cross section of the main body portion Ro1 in the cut surface BK, variation in the allowable shear force of the shear pin R is suppressed.
- the inner column 51 moves straight in the axial direction after the shear pin R is cut.
- the moving direction of the inner column 51 is an angle with respect to the axial direction of the outer column 54, the movement of the inner column 51 may be hindered or the frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54 This is because there is a high possibility that becomes larger than a predetermined value.
- the inner column bracket 4 is joined to the first telescopic friction plates 21 disposed on both sides of the outer column 54 as shown in FIG. Accordingly, when an axial load is applied to the inner column bracket 4, the inner column bracket 4 receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54. For this reason, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin R is cut is stabilized. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Therefore, it becomes easy for the inner column 51 to move straight in the axial direction.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are respectively provided at two different positions in the axial direction. For this reason, two shear pins R are disposed at different positions in the axial direction. If one first hole 51h and one second hole 43h are provided, that is, if one shear pin R is disposed, the inner column bracket 4 may rotate around the shear pin R. On the other hand, in the seventh embodiment, since the two shear pins R are arranged at different positions in the axial direction, the rotation of the inner column bracket 4 is suppressed. For this reason, the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin R is cut is more stable.
- first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are arranged at positions where the distances from the first telescopic friction plates 21 facing each other on both sides of the inner column bracket 4 are equal.
- the depth d1 of the recess 45 is preferably equal to or greater than the length d2 of the portion protruding from the second hole 43h of the shear pin R.
- the allowable shear force of the shear pin R can be adjusted by changing the number of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h, the cross-sectional areas of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h, and the material of the shear pin R.
- the number of the first holes 51h and the second holes 43h may be 1 or 3 or more, respectively.
- the shear pin R may be formed of, for example, a metal containing a non-ferrous metal, rubber, or the like.
- the inner column 51 includes a first frictional force generated between the outer column bracket 52 and the outer column 54 by tightening the outer column bracket 52, and a member (outer outer member) that contacts the first telescopic friction plate 21 and the first telescopic friction plate 21.
- the second frictional force generated between the column bracket 52, the second telescopic friction plate 22, and the outer column 54) is supported in the axial direction.
- a force F1 shown in FIG. 36 indicates the first friction force
- a force F3 indicates the sum of the first friction force and the second friction force.
- a force F2 shown in FIG. 36 indicates an allowable shear force of the shear pin R. The force F2 is smaller than the force F3 and larger than the force F1.
- Embodiment 7 when a load of force F2 or more is applied to the inner column 51, the shear pin R is cut and the inner column 51 is detached from the inner column bracket 4. Thereby, since the connection between the inner column 51 and the first telescopic friction plate 21 is released, the second frictional force described above does not act on the inner column 51. For this reason, after the shear pin R is cut, the inner column 51 moves in the axial direction while absorbing the impact by the first frictional force described above. When the first frictional force is set to be small, the steering device 100 according to the seventh embodiment can smooth the movement of the inner column 51 and more easily protect the operator from the secondary collision.
- the steering device 100 adjusts the set value of the first friction force and the set value of the second friction force, so that the inner column 51 moves due to a load applied during normal use. It can suppress and can protect an operator from a secondary collision more easily.
- the steering device 100 rotatably supports the input shaft 82a connected to the steering wheel 81, and has the cylindrical inner column 51 having the first hole 51h and the inner column.
- An outer column 54 having a cylindrical shape into which at least a part of 51 is inserted inside, and having a slit 54s cut out at one end on the insertion side of the inner column 51.
- the steering device 100 includes an outer column bracket 52 that is fixed to the vehicle body side member 13, supports the outer column 54, and tightens the outer column 54 together with a telescopic friction plate (first telescopic friction plate 21) that is a plate material.
- the steering device 100 includes an inner column bracket 4 supported by a telescopic friction plate (first telescopic friction plate 21) and having a second hole 43h. Further, the steering device 100 includes a shear pin R that is located at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h and removably connects the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4.
- the share pin R is a cylindrical member having a guide hole Roh that penetrates from one end to the other end, an outer pin Ro that penetrates the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and an inner pin that is inserted into the guide hole Roh. Ri.
- the inner pin Ri passes through the guide hole Roh and pushes the inner wall of the guide hole Roh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Roh.
- the inner pin Ri is provided at one end of the body part Ri1 and has an outer periphery smaller than the outer periphery of the body part Ri1. And a guide portion Ri4.
- the steering device 100 when an excessive load is applied to the steering wheel 81, the load is transmitted to the inner column 51 via the input shaft 82a, thereby moving the inner column 51 forward. .
- the inner column bracket 4 supported by the first telescopic friction plate 21 does not move. For this reason, since a shear force is applied to the shear pin R, when the load exceeds the allowable shear force of the shear pin R, the shear pin R is cut. When the share pin R is cut, the connection between the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 is released.
- the inner column 51 When the connection between the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 is released, the inner column 51 is supported in the axial direction by the frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. For this reason, the inner column 51 of the steering column 50 can be moved forward of the vehicle body. Even if the shear pin R is cut, the outer column 54 remains supported by the outer column bracket 52 fixed to the vehicle body side member 13. Further, the inner column 51 remains supported by the outer column 54. For this reason, even if the shear pin R is cut, the steering column 50 does not fall.
- the steering device 100 suppresses a situation in which the steering column 50 falls due to a malfunction even when the set value of the separation load (the allowable shear force of the shear pin R) at which the steering column 50 moves forward of the vehicle body is lowered. can do.
- the inner pin Ri is inserted into the guide hole Roh in a state where the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are positioned by the outer pin Ro. Since the outer periphery of the guide portion Ri4 is smaller than the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1, a gap is generated between the guide portion Ri4 and the inner wall of the guide hole Roh. Thereby, the guide portion Ri4 can easily enter the guide hole Roh. For this reason, the inner pin Ri is pushed into the guide hole Roh in a state where the guide portion Ri4 is inserted into the guide hole Roh in advance.
- the steering device 100 can facilitate the assembly of the connecting portions of the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 that are detachably connected.
- the inner pin Ri has the inner flange portion Ri3 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Roh as the other end of the body portion Ri1 (an end portion opposite to the guide portion Ri4). Prepare for. Thereby, since the inner flange portion Ri3 contacts the edge of the guide hole Roh, the inner pin Ri is difficult to come off from the outer pin Ro. Furthermore, when the inner pin Ri is provided with the inner flange portion Ri3, an area where a force for pushing the inner pin Ri can be applied is increased. For this reason, it becomes easier to push the inner pin Ri into the guide hole Roh.
- the inner pin Ri includes a large-diameter portion Ri2 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the guide hole Roh at a position between the body portion Ri1 and the guide portion Ri4. Thereby, since the large diameter portion Ri2 is in contact with the edge of the guide hole Roh, the inner pin Ri is difficult to come off from the outer pin Ro.
- the outer pin Ro is provided at the cylindrical main body portion Ro1 penetrating the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and at one end of the main body portion Ro1. And a retaining portion Ro2 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43h, and a notch Ros provided from the retaining portion Ro2 toward the other end of the main body portion Ro1.
- the retaining portion Ro2 is inserted into the first hole 51h or the second hole 43h, the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin Ro becomes smaller, and the outer periphery of the retaining portion Ro2 becomes smaller.
- the retaining portion Ro2 is easy to pass through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h. For this reason, the outer pin Ro can be easily attached to the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin Ro has an outer flange portion Ro3 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43h, and the other end of the main body portion Ro1 ( It is provided at the end on the side opposite to the retaining portion Ro2.
- a distance d3 from the outer flange portion Ro3 to the tip Rosb of the notch Ros is larger than a distance d4 from the outer flange portion Ro3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the missing portion corresponding to the notch Ros disappears in the cross section of the main body portion Ro1 in the cut surface BK. Therefore, in the steering device 100 according to the seventh embodiment, variations in the allowable shear force of the shear pin R are easily suppressed.
- the inner column bracket 4 has a recess 45 on the surface opposite to the inner column side surface 43 b facing the inner column 51.
- the second hole 43h is opened in a part of the bottom surface of the recess 45, and the depth d1 of the recess 45 is not less than the length d2 of the portion protruding from the second hole 43h of the shear pin R.
- the shear pin R does not protrude from the surface of the inner column bracket 4.
- the steering device 100 can prevent the shear pin R from being damaged by an external force.
- the telescopic friction plates (first telescopic friction plates 21) are disposed on both sides of the outer column 54.
- the inner column bracket 4 receives a tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54, so that the posture of the inner column bracket 4 when the shear pin R is cut Is stable. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily kept straight with respect to the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the steering device 100 has a predetermined value of a situation where the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. It suppresses becoming larger.
- the inner column bracket 4 receives the tightening force from both sides of the outer column 54 more evenly, so the inner column bracket when the shear pin R is cut 4's posture is stabilized. Therefore, the posture when the inner column 51 starts to move is easily maintained more straight in the axial direction.
- the steering device 100 since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the steering device 100 has a predetermined value of a situation where the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. It suppresses becoming larger.
- the outer column 54 is positioned on the front side of the vehicle body, includes the pivot bracket 55, and the detached inner column 51 can be inserted.
- the outer column 54 can be aligned with the axial center of the inner column 51.
- the outer column 54 can easily guide the inner column 51 when the inner column 51 moves in the axial direction. Accordingly, since the inner column 51 is easily moved straight in the axial direction, the steering device 100 has a predetermined value of a situation where the movement of the inner column 51 is hindered or a frictional force generated between the inner column 51 and the outer column 54. It suppresses becoming larger.
- the steering device 100 is assembled by the member connection structure using the shear pin R.
- This member connection structure is arranged in contact with the first fixing member (inner column 51) in which the first hole 51h is opened, and the second fixing member (inner column 51) in which the second hole 43h is opened.
- the member connecting structure is located at a position straddling the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and connects the first fixing member (inner column 51) and the second fixing member (inner column bracket 4) to form a secondary structure.
- R is provided.
- the share pin R is a cylindrical member having a guide hole Roh penetrating from one end to the other end, and an outer pin Ro penetrating the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h, and an inner pin Ri inserted into the guide hole Roh. And comprising.
- the inner pin Ri passes through the guide hole Roh and pushes the inner wall of the guide hole Roh outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Roh.
- the inner pin Ri is provided at one end of the body part Ri1 and has an outer periphery smaller than the outer periphery of the body part Ri1. And a guide portion Ri4.
- the first hole 51h and the second hole 43h are positioned by the outer pin Ro.
- the inner pin Ri is inserted into the guide hole Roh. Since the outer periphery of the guide portion Ri4 is smaller than the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1, a gap is generated between the guide portion Ri4 and the inner wall of the guide hole Roh. Thereby, the guide portion Ri4 can easily enter the guide hole Roh. For this reason, the inner pin Ri is pushed into the guide hole Roh in a state where the guide portion Ri4 is inserted into the guide hole Roh in advance.
- the member connection structure according to the seventh embodiment can facilitate the assembly of the connecting portions of the first fixing member (inner column 51) and the second fixing member (inner column bracket 4) that are detachably connected. .
- the above-described member connection structure may be used not only for connecting the inner column 51 and the inner column bracket 4 but also for connecting other members.
- the member connection structure may be used for connection between the vehicle body side member 13 and the outer column bracket 52.
- the member connection structure connects the members so that one member (first fixing member) can be separated from the other member (second fixing member) when a secondary collision occurs. Structure.
- FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram showing, in a side view, only the shear pin by enlarging the peripheral portion of the shear pin according to the first modification of the seventh embodiment.
- 66 is a diagram showing a gg section in FIG.
- the first modification of the seventh embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in that the outer pin RoA is different from the outer pin Ro according to the embodiment. Note that the same components as those described in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
- the outer pin RoA according to the first modification of the seventh embodiment includes a protrusion pr on the outer wall of the main body portion Ro1.
- the protrusion pr protrudes outward in the radial direction of the guide hole Roh.
- the protrusion pr is an elastically deformable member, and is formed of a material such as rubber, for example.
- the protrusion pr is provided, for example, in a straight line from the outer flange portion Ro3 toward the retaining portion Ro2.
- the outer pin RoA includes eight protrusions pr.
- the eight projecting parts pr are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the main body part Ro1. Note that the number of protrusions pr included in the outer pin RoA is not necessarily eight, but may be seven or less, or may be nine or more.
- the steering device 100 when the inner circumference of the second hole 43h is larger than the inner circumference of the first hole 51h within a tolerance range, a gap ⁇ r is generated between the main body portion Ro1 and the inner wall of the second hole 43h. there is a possibility.
- the gap ⁇ r may cause the shear pin RA to become loose.
- the outer pin RoA according to the first modification of the seventh embodiment includes the elastically deformable protrusion pr, the protrusion pr can fill the gap ⁇ r.
- the projection part pr can supplement the point that the outer periphery of the part facing the second hole 43h of the main body part Ro1 is difficult to increase. For this reason, the steering device 100 according to the first modification of the seventh embodiment suppresses the play of the shear pin RA.
- the length d5 of the protrusion pr is preferably equal to the depth d4 of the second hole 43h.
- the outer pin RoA includes the protrusion pr that can be elastically deformed on the outer wall of the main body Ro1.
- the protrusion pr can fill the gap between the main body portion Ro1 and the inner wall of the first hole 51h or the gap ⁇ r between the main body portion Ro1 and the inner wall of the second hole 43h.
- the steering device 100 according to the first modification of the seventh embodiment can suppress the play of the shear pin RA.
- (Modification 2 of Embodiment 7) 67 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the second modification of the seventh embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- the second modification of the seventh embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in that an inner column bracket 4B different from the inner column bracket 4 according to the seventh embodiment is provided.
- the inner column bracket 4B includes a leg portion 431 and a leg portion 432.
- the leg portion 431 is a plate-like portion provided from the end portion of the neck portion 44 opposite to the arm portion 41 toward the front side, and is in contact with the inner column 51.
- the leg portion 432 is a plate-like portion provided from the end of the neck portion 44 opposite to the arm portion 41 toward the rear side, and is in contact with the inner column 51.
- the inner column side surfaces of the leg portions 431 and 432 are shaped along the shape of the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- Each of the leg portions 431 and 432 includes, for example, one circular recess 45 on the surface opposite to the surface facing the inner column 51.
- a second hole 431 h is formed in the bottom surface of the recess 45 of the leg portion 431.
- a second hole 432 h is formed in the bottom surface of the recess 45 of the leg portion 432.
- the inner column bracket 4B is provided with second holes 431h and 432h on both the front side and the rear side with respect to the arm portion 41 which is a support point by the first telescopic friction plate 21.
- the distance from the arm portion 41 to the second holes 431h and 432h is shorter than in the case where the two second holes 43h are provided behind the arm portion 41 as in the seventh embodiment. It becomes easy. Therefore, even when a load is applied to the first telescopic friction plate 21 and a moment about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the arm portion 41 is transmitted to the inner column bracket 4B, the moment applied to the shear pin R is suppressed. It becomes easy.
- the inner column bracket 4B increases the distance between the second holes 431h and 432h. be able to. Thereby, since rotation of the inner column bracket 4B is suppressed, the posture of the inner column bracket 4B when the shear pin R is cut is stabilized. For this reason, the variation in the allowable shear force of the shear pin R is easily suppressed.
- FIG. 68 is a view showing a cross section of the steering device according to the third modification of the seventh embodiment, taken along a plane corresponding to the ee cross section in FIG.
- FIG. 69 is an enlarged view of the peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG.
- FIG. 70 is a perspective view showing a shear pin according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 7 in a state before the inner pin is inserted into the outer pin.
- FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged peripheral portion of the shear pin of FIG. 68 and showing only the shear pin as a side view.
- An inner column bracket 4C according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 7 includes leg portions 43C different from the leg portions 43 according to Embodiment 7 described above. Further, the shear pin RC according to the third modification of the seventh embodiment includes an outer pin RoC that is different from the outer pin Ro according to the seventh embodiment described above.
- the leg portion 43C according to the third modification of the seventh embodiment has, for example, two second holes 43Ch, but a portion corresponding to the recess 45 of the leg portion 43 according to the embodiment is formed. I don't have it.
- the inner column bracket 4C according to the third modification of the seventh embodiment requires less processing than the inner column bracket 4 according to the seventh embodiment, and can be manufactured more easily.
- the inner periphery of the first hole 51h is formed larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch.
- the difference between the inner circumference of the first hole 51h and the inner circumference of the second hole 43Ch is preferably larger than a predetermined tolerance.
- the inner periphery of the first hole 51h is more than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch. Large state is easy to keep.
- the inner column bracket 4C may have a portion corresponding to the recess 45 of the leg 43 according to the seventh embodiment.
- the steering device 100 can prevent the shear pin RC from being damaged by an external force.
- the share pin RC includes an outer pin RoC and an inner pin Ri.
- the outer pin RoC is a cylindrical member that passes through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the outer pin RoC includes, for example, a main body portion RoC1, a retaining portion RoC2, an outer flange portion RoC3, and a guide hole RoCh.
- the main body portion RoC1 has a cylindrical shape and passes through the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the retaining portion RoC2 is provided at one end of the main body portion RoC1 and is located inside the inner column 51.
- the outer flange portion RoC3 is provided at the other end of the main body portion RoC1, and is located on the radially outer side of the inner column 51 with respect to the second hole 43Ch.
- the outer flange portion RoC3 has a disk shape, for example, and has an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch. As a result, the outer flange portion RoC3 is in contact with the surface of the leg portion 43C, so that the outer pin RoC is unlikely to fall out of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the guide hole RoCh is a through-hole penetrating from the outer flange portion RoC3 to the retaining portion RoC2.
- the outer periphery of the main body portion RoC1 and the retaining portion RoC2 is, for example, constant and larger than the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch and It is smaller than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h.
- the outer pin RoC is inserted into the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch by press-fitting. Thereby, a frictional force is generated when the outer wall of the main body portion RoC1 and the inner wall of the second hole 43Ch are in contact with each other, and the outer pin RoC is attached to the second hole 43Ch as shown in FIG. For this reason, the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch are positioned. Further, a gap ⁇ C is generated between the main body portion RoC1 of the outer pin RoC and the inner wall of the first hole 51h.
- the outer pin RoC includes a convex portion RoC4 that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the guide hole RoCh on the inner wall of the retaining portion RoC2.
- the convex portion RoC4 is annular.
- the inner periphery of the retaining portion RoC2 is smaller than the inner periphery of the main body portion RoC1.
- the outer periphery of the body portion Ri1 of the inner pin Ri is substantially equal to the inner periphery of the main body portion RoC1 or larger than the inner periphery of the main body portion RoC1.
- the inner pin Ri is inserted into the guide hole RoCh by press-fitting.
- a force directed radially outward is applied to the retaining portion RoC2.
- This increases the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin RoC.
- the retaining portion RoC2 of the outer pin RoC has the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch. Has a larger perimeter.
- the retaining portion RoC2 is in contact with the inner wall of the inner column 51, so that the outer pin RoC is less likely to fall out of the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch.
- the outer periphery of the first hole facing portion RoC5 that faces the inner wall of the first hole 51h in the main body portion RoC1 of the outer pin RoC increases.
- the gap ⁇ C shown in FIG. 70 is filled, and at least a part of the first hole facing portion RoC5 is in contact with the inner wall of the first hole 51h. For this reason, the play of the shear pin RC in the radial direction of the guide hole RoCh is suppressed.
- the outer circumference of the first hole facing portion RoC5 starts from the boundary between the first hole 51h and the second hole 43Ch toward the retaining portion RoC2. Is expanding. As a result, the first hole facing portion RoC5 is caught by the edge of the first hole 51h and the edge of the second hole 43Ch as shown in FIGS. For this reason, the play of the shear pin RC in the axial direction of the guide hole RoCh is suppressed.
- the first hole facing portion RoC5 is easily caught by the edge of the first hole 51h because the edge of the first hole 51h has a burr. For this reason, in the third modification of the seventh embodiment, it is not necessary to remove the burrs, and the presence of the burrs makes it easy to suppress the play of the shear pin RC in the axial direction of the guide hole RoCh.
- the distance d6 from the outer flange portion RoC3 to the tip Rosb of the notch Ros is preferably smaller than the distance d8 from the outer flange portion RoC3 to the inner wall of the inner column 51.
- the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin RoC is more easily expanded, so that the outer periphery of the first hole facing portion RoC5 is easily expanded. For this reason, the play of the shear pin RC in the radial direction of the guide hole RoCh and the play of the share pin RC in the axial direction of the guide hole RoCh are further suppressed.
- the distance d6 is preferably larger than the distance d7 from the outer flange portion RoC3 to the outer wall of the inner column 51.
- the inner circumference of the first hole 51h is larger than the inner circumference of the second hole 43Ch.
- the outer pin RoC includes a convex portion RoC4 that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the guide hole RoCh on the inner wall of the retaining portion RoC2.
- the inner pin Ri pushes the convex portion RoC4 toward the radially outer side of the guide hole RoCh, so that the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin RoC increases.
- at least a part of the main body portion RoC1 of the outer pin RoC is in contact with the inner wall of the first hole 51h.
- the steering device 100 can suppress both the play of the shear pin RC in the radial direction of the guide hole RoCh and the play of the shear pin RC in the axial direction of the guide hole RoCh.
- the outer pin RoC includes the outer flange portion RoC3 having an outer periphery larger than the inner periphery of the first hole 51h and the inner periphery of the second hole 43Ch as the main body portion RoC1. At the other end (the end opposite to the retaining portion RoC2). A distance d6 from the outer flange portion RoC3 to the tip Rosb of the notch Ros is smaller than a distance d8 from the outer flange portion RoC3 to the inner wall of the inner column 51.
- the width ds of the notch Ros in the circumferential direction of the outer pin RoC is more easily expanded, so that the outer periphery of the main body portion RoC1 of the outer pin RoC is easily expanded. For this reason, the play of the shear pin RC in the radial direction of the guide hole RoCh and the play of the share pin RC in the axial direction of the guide hole RoCh are further suppressed.
- Embodiments 7 and Modifications 1 to 3 of Embodiment 7 are shown, but the shape of the shear pin R is not limited to that described above.
- the overall shape of the inner pin Ri is not necessarily the substantially cylindrical shape as described above, and the overall shape of the outer pin Ro is not necessarily the substantially cylindrical shape as described above.
- the cross-sectional shape obtained by cutting the inner pin Ri or the outer pin Ro on a plane orthogonal to the axial direction of the first hole 51h may be a polygon such as a quadrangle.
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実施形態1~4は、ステアリング装置、具体的にはステアリングコラム装置に関する。特に、ステアリング装置の操向コラムに関し、チルト及びテレスコピック動作が可能であり、衝撃エネルギ吸収機能を有するものに関する。
図24は、実施形態5に係るステアリング装置の周辺を模式的に示す図である。図25は、実施形態5に係るステアリング装置を底面側から見た斜視図である。図24および図25を用いて、実施形態5に係るステアリング装置の概要を説明する。また、以下の説明において、ステアリング装置100を車体VBに取り付けた場合の車体VBの前方は、単に前方と記載され、ステアリング装置100を車体VBに取り付けた場合の車体VBの後方は、単に後方と記載される。図24において、前方は、図中の左側であり、後方は、図中の右側である。
ステアリング装置100は、操作者から与えられる力が伝達する順に、ステアリングホイール81と、ステアリングシャフト82と、ユニバーサルジョイント84と、ロアシャフト85と、ユニバーサルジョイント86と、を備え、ピニオンシャフト87に接合している。
図37は、実施形態5の変形例1に係るシェアピンの周辺部分を拡大し、シェアピンのみを側面図として示す説明図である。図38は、図37におけるf-f断面を示す図である。実施形態5の変形例1は、上述した実施形態5と比較して、実施形態5に係るアウターピンPoと異なるアウターピンPoAを備える点が相違する。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図39は、実施形態5の変形例2に係るステアリング装置を、図26におけるe-e断面に相当する平面で切った断面を示す図である。実施形態5の変形例2は、上述した実施形態5と比較して、実施形態5に係るインナーコラムブラケット4と異なるインナーコラムブラケット4Bを備える点が相違する。
図40は、実施形態5の変形例3に係るステアリング装置を、図26におけるe-e断面に相当する平面で切った断面を示す図である。図41は、図40のシェアピンの周辺部分を拡大して示す図である。図42は、インナーピンがアウターピンに挿入される前の状態での実施形態5の変形例3に係るシェアピンを示す斜視図である。図43は、図40のシェアピンの周辺部分を拡大し、シェアピンのみを側面図として示す説明図である。実施形態5の変形例3に係るインナーコラムブラケット4Cは、上述した実施形態5に係る脚部43とは異なる脚部43Cを備える。また、実施形態5の変形例3に係るシェアピンPCは、上述した実施形態5に係るアウターピンPoとは異なるアウターピンPoCを備える。
図44は、実施形態6に係るステアリング装置を、図26におけるe-e断面に相当する平面で切った断面を示す図である。図45は、実施形態6に係るステアリング装置の底面を示す図である。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図51は、実施形態6の変形例1に係るシェアピンの周辺部分の断面を示す図である。実施形態6の変形例1に係るシェアピンQ1は、上述した実施形態6に係るシェアピンQと比較して、インナーピンQiとは異なるインナーピンQiAを備える点が相違する。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図52は、実施形態6の変形例2に係るシェアピンの周辺部分の断面を示す図である。図53は、実施形態6の変形例2に係るシェアピンの周辺部分の断面を、シェアピンのみを側面図として示す図である。実施形態6の変形例2に係るシェアピンQ2は、上述した実施形態6に係るシェアピンQと比較して、実施形態6の変形例1で示したインナーピンQiAと、アウターピンQoとは異なるアウターピンQoAとを備える点が相違する。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図55は、実施形態6の変形例3に係るシェアピンの周辺部分の断面を示す図である。実施形態6の変形例3に係るシェアピンQ3は、上述した実施形態6に係るシェアピンQと比較して、インナーピンQiとは異なるインナーピンQiBを備える点が相違する。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図56は、実施形態6の変形例4に係るシェアピンの周辺部分の断面を示す図である。実施形態6の変形例4に係るシェアピンQ4は、上述した実施形態6に係るシェアピンQと比較して、インナーピンQiとは異なるインナーピンQiCを備える点が相違する。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図57は、実施形態7に係るステアリング装置を、図26におけるe-e断面に相当する平面で切った断面を示す図である。図58は、実施形態7に係るステアリング装置の底面を示す図である。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図65は、実施形態7の変形例1に係るシェアピンの周辺部分を拡大し、シェアピンのみを側面図として示す説明図である。図66は、図65におけるg-g断面を示す図である。実施形態7の変形例1は、上述した実施形態と比較して、実施形態に係るアウターピンRoと異なるアウターピンRoAを備える点が相違する。なお、上述した実施形態で説明したものと同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する説明は省略する。
図67は、実施形態7の変形例2に係るステアリング装置を、図26におけるe-e断面に相当する平面で切った断面を示す図である。実施形態7の変形例2は、上述した実施形態と比較して、実施形態7に係るインナーコラムブラケット4と異なるインナーコラムブラケット4Bを備える点が相違する。
図68は、実施形態7の変形例3に係るステアリング装置を、図26におけるe-e断面に相当する平面で切った断面を示す図である。図69は、図68のシェアピンの周辺部分を拡大して示す図である。図70は、インナーピンがアウターピンに挿入される前の状態での実施形態7の変形例3に係るシェアピンを示す斜視図である。図71は、図68のシェアピンの周辺部分を拡大し、シェアピンのみを側面図として示す説明図である。実施形態7の変形例3に係るインナーコラムブラケット4Cは、上述した実施形態7に係る脚部43とは異なる脚部43Cを備える。また、実施形態7の変形例3に係るシェアピンRCは、上述した実施形態7に係るアウターピンRoとは異なるアウターピンRoCを備える。
21 第1テレスコ摩擦板
21h テレスコ調整孔
22 第2テレスコ摩擦板
22a 摩擦部
22b 連結部
22c 屈曲部
22h ロッド貫通孔
23h チルト調整孔
31 ロッド貫通部
31h ロッド貫通孔
33 ロッド
4、4B、4C インナーコラムブラケット
41 腕部
42 差込部
43、431、432、43C 脚部
43b インナーコラム側表面
43h、431h、432h、43Ch 第2孔
44 首部
45 凹部
50 ステアリングコラム
51 インナーコラム
51h 第1孔
52 アウターコラムブラケット
52a 枠状支持部
52b 取付板部
52h 取付孔
53 操作レバー
54 アウターコラム
54s スリット
55 ピボットブラケット
55a 回転軸
81 ステアリングホイール
82 ステアリングシャフト
82a 入力軸
82b 出力軸
84 ユニバーサルジョイント
85 ロアシャフト
86 ユニバーサルジョイント
87 ピニオンシャフト
100 ステアリング装置
101 操向ハンドル
102 ラックハウジング
103 ピニオン
104 タイロッド
105 雌ステアリング軸
106 雄ステアリング軸
107 十字継ぎ手
108 中間軸
109 十字継ぎ手
110 ステアリング装置
120 ステアリングコラム装置
121 インナーコラム
122 アウターコラム
123 チルトブラケット
1231 車体取付側ブラケット
1232 押圧ブラケット
124 固定ブラケット
125 テレスコ多板
126 テレスコ多板
127 チルトレバー
128 チルトボルト用孔
129 締付機構
130 操作部
131 転がり軸受
132 チルトボルト
133 カムロック機構
134 ナット
135 転がり軸受
136 抜け止め機構
137 せん断ピン
138 せん断ピン
139 インナーコラム接触面
140 せん断ピン用孔
141 せん断ピン用孔
142 固定部
143 固定部
144 横梁部
145 柱部
146 取付け部
147 ディスタンスブラケット
148 カム及びギヤ機構
149 せん断ピン
150 せん断ピン
151 可動側ギヤロック
152 固定側ギヤロック
153 チルトボルト中央部
154 カム機構
155 偏芯カム
156 押圧ブロック
157 押圧ブロック
158 インナープレート
159 凹部
160 嵌合突起部
161 嵌合孔部
162 射出口
BK 切断面
P、PA、PC シェアピン
Pi インナーピン
Pi1 胴体部
Pi2 大径部
Pie 端部
Po、PoA、PoC アウターピン
Po1、PoC1 本体部
Po2、PoC2 抜止部
Po3、PoC3 フランジ部
PoC4 凸部
PoC5 第1孔対向部
Poe 端部
Poh、PoCh ガイド孔
Pos ノッチ
Posb 先端
pr 突起部
Q、Q1、Q2、Q3、Q4 シェアピン
Qi、QiA、QiB、QiC インナーピン
Qi1 胴体部
Qi11 第1大径部
Qi12、Qi12C 第1小径部
Qi2 突出部
Qi3 インナーフランジ部
Qi4 ガイド部
Qo、QoA アウターピン
Qo1 本体部
Qo11 第2大径部
Qo12 第2小径部
Qo2 抜止部
Qo3 アウターフランジ部
Qoh ガイド孔
Qos ノッチ
Qosb 先端
R、RA、RC シェアピン
Ri インナーピン
Ri1 胴体部
Ri2 大径部
Ri3 インナーフランジ部
Ri4 ガイド部
Ro、RoA、RoC アウターピン
Ro1、RoC1 本体部
Ro2、RoC2 抜止部
Ro3、RoC3 アウターフランジ部
RoC4 凸部
RoC5 第1孔対向部
Roh、RoCh ガイド孔
Ros ノッチ
Rosb 先端
VB 車体
Zr 回転中心軸
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- ステアリングホイールに連結される入力軸を回転可能に支持し、第1孔が開けられた筒状のインナーコラムと、
前記インナーコラムの少なくとも一部が内側に挿入される筒状であって、前記インナーコラムの挿入側の一端を切り欠いたスリットを有するアウターコラムと、
車体側部材に固定され、前記アウターコラムを支持し、板材であるテレスコ摩擦板と共に前記アウターコラムを締め付けるアウターコラムブラケットと、
前記テレスコ摩擦板に支持され、第2孔が開けられたインナーコラムブラケットと、
前記第1孔と前記第2孔とに跨る位置にあって、前記インナーコラムおよび前記インナーコラムブラケットを離脱可能に連結するシェアピンと、
を備えることを特徴とするステアリング装置。 - 前記シェアピンは、一端から他端まで貫通するガイド孔を備える筒状の部材であって前記第1孔および前記第2孔を貫通するアウターピンと、前記ガイド孔を貫通し前記ガイド孔の内壁を前記ガイド孔の径方向外側に付勢するインナーピンと、を備え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。
- 前記アウターピンは、前記第1孔および前記第2孔を貫通する筒状の本体部と、前記本体部の一端に設けられて前記第1孔の内周および前記第2孔の内周よりも大きな外周を有する抜止部と、前記抜止部から前記本体部の他端に向かって設けられるノッチと、を備えることを特徴とする請求項2に記載のステアリング装置。
- 前記アウターピンは、前記本体部の他端に設けられて前記第1孔の内周および前記第2孔の内周よりも大きな外周を有するフランジ部を備え、
前記フランジ部から前記ノッチの先端までの距離は、前記フランジ部から前記インナーコラムの外壁までの距離よりも大きいことを特徴とする請求項3に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記アウターピンは、前記本体部の外壁に、前記ガイド孔の径方向外側に向かって突出する弾性変形可能な突起部を備えることを特徴とする請求項3または4に記載のステアリング装置。
- 前記第1孔の内周は、前記第2孔の内周よりも大きく、
前記アウターピンは、前記抜止部の内壁に、前記ガイド孔の径方向内側に向かって突出する凸部を備えること特徴とする請求項3または4に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記アウターピンは、前記本体部の他端に設けられて前記第1孔の内周および前記第2孔の内周よりも大きな外周を有するフランジ部を備え、
前記フランジ部から前記ノッチの先端までの距離は、前記フランジ部から前記インナーコラムの内壁までの距離よりも小さいことを特徴とする請求項6に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記インナーピンは、前記ガイド孔の内壁を前記ガイド孔の径方向外側に付勢する円柱状の胴体部と、前記胴体部の両端に設けられて前記ガイド孔の内周よりも大きな外周を有する大径部と、を備えることを特徴とする請求項2から7のいずれか1項に記載のステアリング装置。
- 前記インナーコラムブラケットは、前記インナーコラムに対向する表面とは反対側の表面に凹部を有し、
前記第2孔は、前記凹部の底面の一部に開けられ、
前記凹部の深さは、前記シェアピンの前記第2孔から突出する部分の長さ以上であることを特徴とする請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記テレスコ摩擦板は、前記アウターコラムの両側に配置される
ことを特徴とする請求項1から9のいずれか1項に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記アウターコラムの両側に配置される前記テレスコ摩擦板は、前記インナーコラムブラケットを挟んで対向し、
前記第1孔および前記第2孔は、前記インナーコラムブラケットを挟んだ両側で対向するそれぞれの前記テレスコ摩擦板からの距離が等しい位置に配置される
ことを特徴とする請求項10に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記アウターコラムは、車体前方側に位置し、ピボットブラケットを備え、離脱した前記インナーコラムを挿入可能である
ことを特徴とする請求項1から11のいずれか1項に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記シェアピンは、一端から他端まで貫通するガイド孔を備える筒状の部材であって前記第1孔および前記第2孔を貫通するアウターピンと、前記ガイド孔に挿入されたインナーピンと、を備え、
前記インナーピンは、前記ガイド孔を貫通する胴体部を備え、
前記胴体部は、前記ガイド孔の内壁を前記ガイド孔の径方向外側に押す第1大径部と、前記第1孔および前記第2孔に跨る位置に配置されて前記第1大径部の外周よりも小さな外周を有する第1小径部と、を備え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。 - 前記アウターピンは、前記第1孔および前記第2孔を貫通する本体部を備え、
前記本体部は、前記第1孔および前記第2孔の内壁を押す第2大径部と、前記第1孔および前記第2孔に跨る位置に配置されて前記第2大径部の外周よりも小さな外周を有する第2小径部と、を備えることを特徴とする請求項13に記載のステアリング装置。 - 前記シェアピンは、一端から他端まで貫通するガイド孔を備える筒状の部材であって前記第1孔および前記第2孔を貫通するアウターピンと、前記ガイド孔に挿入されたインナーピンと、を備え、
前記インナーピンは、前記ガイド孔を貫通し前記ガイド孔の内壁を前記ガイド孔の径方向外側に押す胴体部と、前記胴体部の一端に設けられて前記胴体部の外周よりも小さな外周を有するガイド部と、を備え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。
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