GB2270054A - Snap-fit steering column connection with lash adjuster. - Google Patents
Snap-fit steering column connection with lash adjuster. Download PDFInfo
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- GB2270054A GB2270054A GB9218469A GB9218469A GB2270054A GB 2270054 A GB2270054 A GB 2270054A GB 9218469 A GB9218469 A GB 9218469A GB 9218469 A GB9218469 A GB 9218469A GB 2270054 A GB2270054 A GB 2270054A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
- B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
- B62D1/16—Steering columns
- B62D1/20—Connecting steering column to steering gear
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D1/00—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
- F16D1/10—Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
- F16D1/108—Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling
- F16D1/116—Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling the interengaging parts including a continuous or interrupted circumferential groove in the surface of one of the coupling parts
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
- F16D3/16—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
- F16D3/26—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected
- F16D3/38—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another
- F16D3/382—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another constructional details of other than the intermediate member
- F16D3/387—Fork construction; Mounting of fork on shaft; Adapting shaft for mounting of fork
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
- F16L37/02—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is maintained only by friction of the parts being joined
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D1/00—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
- F16D1/10—Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
- F16D2001/103—Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially the torque is transmitted via splined connections
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Abstract
A connector (12) for connecting a steering column (10) to a steering gear comprises a first yoke (20) securable to a steering column (10), a second yoke (22) connectable to a shaft (14) of a control valve (16) of a steering mechanism, connecting means (28, 30, 32, 34, 46) for providing a snap-fit of the second yoke (22) onto the shaft (14) of the control valve (16), and restraining means eg splines (48) for restraining the second yoke (22) from rotating relative to the shaft (14), the restraining means including a lash adjuster (34) coupled to the shaft (14) and cooperable with the second yoke (22) for substantially eliminating lash in the connector (12). <IMAGE>
Description
STEERING COLUMN CONNECTION
The present invention relates to a connector for connecting a vehicle steering column to a steering gear.
A typical vehicle steering system comprises a steering wheel attached to one end of a steering column and a rack and pinion steering arrangement coupled to the other end of the steering column and to the vehicle wheels. The rack is formed on a tie-rod which extends substantially parallel to the axle of the steerable wheels of the vehicle and which is coupled to steer these wheels. The pinion, in the case of a power-assisted steering system, forms part of a gear of a steering control valve. The steering control valve controls the amount of power assistance provided, in a manner known in the art, and includes a shaft which is coupled to the steering column so as to rotate therewith. Where a tiltable steering column is provided, the shaft of the steering control valve is coupled to the steering column through a universal joint.The universal joint typically comprises a first yoke fixed to the steering column and a second yoke securable to the shaft of the control valve.
In order to facilitate assembly, the first yoke is fixed to the steering column prior to fitting of the steering column in the vehicle, while the second yoke is secured to the shaft of the control valve during the process of fitting the steering column to the vehicle. In connection with this, the second yoke includes a tubular portion which fits over the shaft of the control valve. The tubular portion is split longitudinally so that it can be compressed onto the shaft of the control valve by means of a pinch bolt or the like. Splines may also be provided in the shaft and in the inner surface of the tubular portion to prevent rotation of the second yoke relative to the shaft of the control valve.
A problem with such a connection between the tubular portion of the second yoke and the shaft of the control valve, is that in practice it can be very difficult to gain access to the pinch bolt during vehicle assembly or maintenance as a result of obstruction caused by other components of the vehicle. Furthermore, it is possible for the connection to produce a certain degree of play between the steerring column and the control valve shaft, which leads to an undesirable steering delay on rotation of the steering wheel.
The present invention seeks to provide an improved connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear comprising a first yoke securable to a steering column, a second yoke connectable to a shaft of a gear element or control valve of a steering mechanism, connecting means adapted to secure by a snap-fit the second yoke on the shaft of the gear element or control valve, and restraining means adapted to restrain the second yoke from rotating relative to the shaft of the gear element or the control valve.
The provision of a snap-fit connection can considerably facilitate assembly of a steering column in a vehicle.
Preferably, the second yoke includes a body portion adapted to fit over the shaft of the gear element or the control valve, the connecting means comprising a resilient element provided on one of the shaft and the internal surface of the body portion and adapted to snap into a recess in the other of the shaft and the internal surface of the body portion once the shaft has been inserted into the body portion, thereby securing the second yoke to the shaft. This feature can enable the second yoke to be secured to the shaft simply by insertion of the shaft into the body portion.
The resilient element is preferably a compressible member carried by the shaft and adapted to be compressed towards the shaft on insertion of the shaft into the body portion, the body portion including a channel in its internal surface into which the compressible member can expand to secure the shaft to the second yoke. Advantageously, the compressible member is a compressible ring. It has been found that this arrangement can be simple to manufacture and assemble.
In a preferred embodiment, the restraining means comprises a plurality of splines formed in the inner surface of the body portion cooperable with a plurality of splines in the shaft.
Advantageously, the restraining means comprises a lash adjuster coupled to the shaft and cooperable with the second yoke for substantially eliminating lash in the connector.
The lash adjuster may be in the form of an annular member coupled to the shaft and having an outer surface provided with splines cooperable with splines in an or the internal surface of the body portion, the restraining means comprising rotating means for rotating the lash adjuster relative to the shaft so as to offset the splines in the lash adjuster relative to splines in the shaft.
There may be provided a reduced diameter portion having an axial diameter smaller than the axial diameter of the shaft extending from the shaft, the rotating means being provided with a threaded outer surface on the reduced diameter portion, a threaded inner surface on the lash adjuster and biasing means for biasing the lash adjuster in an axial direction along the reduced diameter portion, the biasing means causing rotation of the lash adjuster so as to offset the splines in the lash adjuster relative to the splines in the shaft.
Preferably, the biasing means comprises a spring acting on the second yoke.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear comprising a first yoke securable to a steering column,-a second yoke connectable to a shaft of a gear element or control valve of a steering mechanism, connecting means adapted to connect the second yoke on the shaft of the gear element or control valve, and restraining means adapted to restrain the second yoke from rotating relative to the shaft of the gear element or the control valve, wherein the restraining means comprises a lash adjuster coupled to the shaft and cooperable with the second yoke for substantially eliminating lash in the connector.
The present invention also provides a vehicle steering mechanism comprising a connector of the above type.
An embodiment of the present invention is described below, by way of illustration only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 shows in partial cross-section an elevational view of an embodiment of connector; and
Figure 2 shows an expanded view of some of the elements of the connector of Figure 1.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the steering column 10 of a vehicle is connected at one end to a.
steering wheel (not shown) and at the other end to a connector 12. The connector 12 connects the steering column 10 to a shaft 14 of a control valve 16 of a power-assisted steering mechanism. The control valve 16 is, in turn, connected to a steering gear (not shown) coupled though a pinion to a steering rack, in conventional manner.
The connector 12 includes a universal joint 18 formed of first and second forked yokes 20,22, each of which comprises a pair of opposing arms 24,26 extending from a tubular body portion 32 and which form a U-shaped support for pivotably supporting the universal joint mechanism (not shown). In the example shown, the joint mechanism is a cross formed of four rods each having a first end connected at a centre of the cross and a free end pivotably received in a respective bore 25 in an arm 24,26. Of course, the joint mechanism may be of any other suitable form, for example a ball or other device.
During manufacture of the steering column, the first yoke 20 is permanently fixed to the steering column 10, by welding, crimping or by any other suitable means.
On the other hand, the second yoke 22 comprises a connection mechanism for securing the second yoke to the shaft 14 at the same time as the steering column is fitted to a vehicle.
The principal elements of the connection mechanism are located on the shaft 14 and include a compressible ring 28, a coil spring 36 and a delashing element 34. The delashing element 34 is disposed on a reduced diameter threaded member 44 attached to, or forming part of, the end 46 of shaft 14. Formed in the inner surface of the body portion 32 of the yoke 22 is a radially extending channel 30 of rectangular cross-section which is adapted to receive the compressible ring 28.
The connection mechanism also includes a first retaining clip 38, such as a circlip, fitting within a groove in the shaft 14. This clip 38 provides an abutment shoulder against which one end of the coil spring 36 rests, the other end of the coil spring 36 abutting the shoulder provided by the end face 40 of the body portion 32. In use, as will become apparent below, the coil spring 36 is compressed between the shoulders of the clip 38 and the end face 40 and produces a force biasing the yoke 22 away from the control valve 16.
The compressible ring 28 is retained within a channel formed by the delashing element 34, the reduced diameter end of the shaft 14 and the shoulder 46 at the interface between the shaft 14 and the reduced diameter end 44.
Threads on the internal surface of the delashing element 34 cooperate with the threads on the reduced diameter end 44 of the shaft 14 to cause the delashing element 34 to rotate as it moves along the threaded end 44. The purpose of this feature will become apparent below.
A second retaining clip 42, which may also be a circlip, is disposed within a groove formed in reduced diameter threaded end 44 of the shaft 14 and acts as a stop to limit movement of the delashing element 34.
The external surface of the shaft 14, at its end 46, is provided with a plurality of axially extending splines 48 which are in the form of
V-shaped grooves. These splines 48 mate with corresponding splines formed in the internal surface of the body portion 32 and act to prevent rotation of the shaft 14 relative to the yoke 22. The splines in the interior surface of the body portion 32 also mate with splines 50 formed in the outer surface of the delashing element 34 to prevent rotation of the delashing element relative to the body portion.
Although not shown in Figures 1 and 2, the interior surface of the body portion 32 of the yoke 22 may be provided, at its end face 40, with a bevelled edge forming a frusto-conical compression surface tapering into the body portion 32 for compressing the retaining ring 28 as the shaft 14 is inserted into the body portion 32.
Referring to Figure 2, the clip 38, coil spring 36, retaining ring 28, delashing element 34 and the clip 42 are assembled on the shaft 14 before the control valve 16 is fitted to a vehicle. Once the control valve 16 is fitted to a vehicle, the shaft 14 is ready to receive the yoke 22.
Before fitting the steering column to a vehicle, the yoke 20 of the universal joint 18 is fixed to the steering column 10. Once this is done, the steering column is then fitted to a vehicle, in the process of which the body portion 32 is aligned with the delashing element 34 so that their respective splines mate. The body portion 32 is then urged over the ring 28, at which time the bevelled edge begins to compress the ring 28. As the body portion reaches the top of the shaft 14, its is aligned with the splines 48 of the shaft 14 and, on application of further force, is compressed fully to fit within the body portion 32. During this time, the coil spring 36 begins to be compressed.
As soon as the ring 28 becomes aligned with the channel 30, it expands to its normal diameter so as to lie partly in the channel 30 and partly in the channel formed on the shaft 14. This causes the ring 28 to lock the yoke 22 to the shaft 14.
When the assembly force is removed, the coil spring 36 biases the yoke 22 away from the shaft and urges the ring 28 onto the delashing element 34, thereby moving the delashing element 34 towards the clip 42. As the delashing element moves towards the clip 42, the threads in its inner surface cooperate with the threads in the outer surface of the reduced diameter end 44 to cause the delashing element to rotate relative to the shaft 14. This rotation causes the splines 50 in the delashing element to become offset relative to the splines 48 in the shaft 14 to the extent of the play between these two sets of splines and the splines in the body portion 32.
As a result, any such play is eliminated, thereby eliminating any lash in the steering mechanism caused by the connector 12.
The shapes of the channel 30, the end 46 of the shaft 14 and the delashing element 34 are chosen to ensure that the ring 28 cannot be compressed during normal use, thereby keeping the yoke 22 secured to the shaft 14. In practice, it may be desirable to allow the yoke 22 to be removed from the shaft 14 in some circumstances, for example for maintenance or servicing. This can be achieved, for example, by designing the channel 30, the end 46 of the shaft 14 and the delashing element 34 in such a manner that on the application of a certain releasing force, the ring 28 can be compressed and the body portion 32 pulled off the shaft 14. Alternatively, provision can be made for inserting a suitable tool into the channel 30 of the body portion 32 for compressing the ring 28.
Of course, the splines in the shaft 14, the delashing element 34 and the body portion 32 could be omitted if, for example, these elements have shapes which do not allow them to rotate relative to one another.
Although the embodiment described includes a compressible ring 28, other embodiments may include any suitable resilient element either on the shaft 14 or in the internal surface of the body portion 32.
Furthermore, where a control valve 16 is not provided, the yoke 22 may be connected directly to the shaft of a steering gear.
Claims (16)
1. A connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear comprising a first yoke securable to a steering column, a second yoke connectable to a shaft of a gear element or control valve of a steering mechanism, connecting means adapted to secure by a snap-fit the second yoke on the shaft of the gear element or control valve, and restraining means adapted to restrain the second yoke from rotating relative to the shaft of the gear element or control valve.
2. A connector according to claim 1, wherein the second yoke includes a body portion adapted to fit over the shaft of the gear element or control valve, the connecting means comprising a resilient element provided on one of the shaft and the internal surface of the body portion and adapted to snap into a recess in the other of the shaft and the internal surface of the body portion once the shaft has been inserted into the body portion, thereby securing the second yoke to the shaft.
3. A connector according to claim 2, wherein the resilient element is a compressible member carried by the shaft and adapted to be compressed towards the shaft on insertion of the shaft into the body portion, the body portion including a channel in its internal surface into which the compressible member can expand to secure the shaft to the second yoke.
4. A connector according to claim 3, wherein the compressible member is a compressible ring.
5. A connector according to claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein the restraining means comprises a plurality of splines formed in the inner surface of the body portion cooperable with a plurality of splines in the shaft.
6. A connector according to any preceding claim, wherein the restraining means comprises a lash adjuster coupled to the shaft and cooperable with the second yoke for substantially eliminating lash in the connector.
7. A connector according to claim 6, wherein the lash adjuster is in the form of an annular member coupled to the shaft and having an outer surface provided with splines cooperable with splines in an or the internal surface of the body portion, the restraining means comprising rotating means for rotating the lash adjuster relative to the shaft so as to offset the splines in the lash adjuster relative to splines in the shaft.
8. A connector according to claim 7, wherein a reduced diameter portion having an axial diameter smaller than the axial diameter of the shaft extends from the shaft; the rotating means comprising a threaded outer surface on the reduced diameter portion, a threaded inner surface on the lash adjuster and biasing means for biasing the lash adjuster in an axial direction along the reduced diameter portion; the biasing means causing rotation of the lash adjuster so as to offset the splines in the lash adjuster relative to the splines in the shaft.
9. A connector according to claim 8, wherein the biasing means comprises a spring acting on the second yoke.
10. A connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear comprising a first yoke securable to a steering column, a second yoke connectable to a shaft of a gear element or control valve of a steering mechanism, connecting means adapted to connect the second yoke on the shaft of the gear element or control valve, and restraining means adapted to restrain the second yoke from rotating relative to the shaft of the gear element or control valve, wherein the restraining means comprises a lash adjuster coupled to the shaft and cooperable with the second yoke for substantially eliminating lash in the connector.
11. A connector according to claim 10, wherein the lash adjuster is in the form of an annular member coupled to the shaft and having an outer surface provided with splines cooperable with splines in an internal surface of the body portion, the restraining means comprising rotating means for rotating the lash adjuster relative to the shaft so as to offset the splines in the lash adjuster relative to splines in the shaft.
12. A connector according to claim 11, wherein a reduced diameter portion having an axial diameter less than the axial diameter of the shaft extends from the shaft, the rotating means comprising a threaded outer surface on the reduced diameter portion, a threaded inner surface on the lash adjuster and biasing means for biasing the lash adjuster in an axial direction along the reduced diameter portion, the biasing means causing rotation of the lash adjuster so as to offset the splines in the lash adjuster relative to the splines in the shaft.
13. A connector according to claim 12, wherein the biasing means comprises a spring acting on the second yoke.
14. A connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear by means of a snap-fit substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
15. A connector for connecting a steering column to a steering gear comprising a lash adjuster substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
16. A vehicle steering mechanism comprising a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9 or 10 to 13.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9218469A GB2270054A (en) | 1992-08-29 | 1992-08-29 | Snap-fit steering column connection with lash adjuster. |
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| GB9218469A GB2270054A (en) | 1992-08-29 | 1992-08-29 | Snap-fit steering column connection with lash adjuster. |
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| GB9218469A Withdrawn GB2270054A (en) | 1992-08-29 | 1992-08-29 | Snap-fit steering column connection with lash adjuster. |
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