外文翻译--ZF转向轴.doc

8 附录 外文文献： ZF Steering columns Application There is no doubt that an ergonomically designed driver’s place on trucks, buses and vehicles has favorable effects on the driver’s well-being .The use of a ZF steering column which allows continuous adjustment of height and tilt of steering wheel ,coupled with further comfort functions, is especially advantageous. Features ·Continuously adjustable height and tilt of steering wheel ·Pneumatic assistance of the position device ·Clamping is achieved by spring force ·Integration of steering wheel lock, steering column switches, clock spring and steering angle sensor ·Dashboard can be attached around the steering column ·Free of play ·Maintenance-free ·Pedal box can be integrated Advantages ·Ergonomic drivers place ·Low adjusting ·Safe locking ·Reduced costs for logistics and assembly at the customer ·Optimum ergonomic position of the display ·Improved comfort and safety ·No servicing required ·Reduced costs for logistics and assembly at the customer Requirements and design Decades of experience in the manufacture of steering columns have enabled us to meet the requirements detailed below to a very high degree and to improve on these by innovation design work: ·Low friction so as not to adversely affect the self-centering characteristics of the steering gear and to allow hysteresis-free transmission of the input torques. ·Optimum arrangement of the universal joints in order to minimize input torque variations while steering. ·Minimal sliding forces in the ball-track telescopic shafts or ball-track relay shafts to avoid unwanted vibrations at the steering wheel. ·Length compensation to accommodate the relative movement between the driver’s cab and the chassis because of tilting truck cabs, possible conditions of elasticity on buses and height and tilt adjustability of the steering column. ·For reasons of comfort ,the forces for tilt and height adjustment of the steering wheel must be low. ·No maintenance during