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2024. január 9., kedd 12:21 |
Yanfeng to showcase new modular steering wheel concept at CES that reduces production time and CO2 emissions |
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Neuss/Las Vegas, 9 January, 2024 (APA/OTS) - Yanfeng is setting new standards in design and production with the modular steering wheel concept ClickRim, which is making its debut at the 2024 CES. Whether fabric, leather, artificial leather, or any other wrapped or molded materials - these surface materials of the steering wheel can be individually tailored to meet specific requirements thanks to the changeable segments. This steering wheel is more than just a design feature however, as all components used are also recyclable. |
The production of a steering wheel is extremely time-consuming and
labor-intensive. It takes approximately 60 minutes on average to
manufacture one steering wheel. The wrapping process accounts for
most of this production time because traditional steering wheels are
wrapped using a complex, manual process. This involves applying a
foam coating to the metal skeleton of the steering wheel, followed
by bonding a heating mat and finally the wrapping of the surface
material. Each and every step, no matter how small, requires precise
manual processing.
From manual production to a fully automated process
The ClickRim modular steering wheel concept involves the
development of individual segments or half shells that are clipped
onto the steering wheel rim and connected to each other. Anything is
possible - whether there are two, three or four shells, alternating
between wood and leather, fabric or natural fibers. The highlight:
all of the lighting and hands-off detection functions, as well as
the heating mat, are pre-assembled and integrated directly into the
shells.
Yanfeng has made this possible through a new manufacturing process
that combines two production steps. The company has developed a
process in which the shells are wrapped fully automatically with
spacer fabrics and leather. The injection-molded part is already
wrapped with the spacer fabric and fitted with the heating mat. The
automaker's logo or the vehicle model branding can also be
integrated directly into the shell during the wrapping process. The
decorative or connecting seams on the steering wheel cover are no
longer required - but could be added if required.
The overall complexity of the steering wheel product scope is also
significantly reduced.
"Our new automated wrapping process allows us to save around
two-thirds of the conventional production time for each steering
wheel while maintaining efficient costs," said Patrick Nebout, Chief
Technology Officer at Yanfeng Technology. The company's innovation team worked cross-functionally across
Germany, North America and China on the development of the concept
for this new, modular steering wheel.
"Through the cross-business unit collaboration between our
interior, electronics and passive safety product departments, we are
able to rethink and reorganize processes," added Nebout.
ClickRim is part of Yanfeng's Circular Steering Wheel
Recycling and maintenance of steering wheels has previously been
somewhat complex. Thanks to the modular design of the new steering
wheel, the individual components can be disassembled easily and
returned to the material cycle. The metal armature, the spacer
fabrics as well as the surface materials used can all be recycled.
"With each new development, we are faced with the challenge of
taking a holistic view of a product's life cycle - from the product
design to the manufacture and use of the product at the end of its
life, right through to the return of individual materials into the
cycle," Nebout said.
The use of spacer fabrics instead of conventional foam in the
wrapping process for steering wheels will enable Yanfeng to reduce
CO2 emissions by 1.0 kg per steering wheel.
The new steering wheel has passed all standard prototype tests,
including head impact and body block tests. ClickRim is aimed at the
premium and mid-range segment.
This close-to-series concept development is ready to be used in the
next generation of vehicles in model year 2025.
- Picture is available at AP
(https://apmultimedianewsroom.com/multimedia-newsroom/partners/news-aktuell)
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For further information please contact:
Yanfeng International Jagenbergstraße 1 41468 Neuss Germany
Astrid Schafmeister Tel.: +49 2131 609-3028 E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@yanfeng.com
About Yanfeng Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, which focuses on
interiors, exteriors, seating, cockpit electronics and passive
safety. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000
employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is located
at 12 R&D centers and other regional offices, with full capabilities
including engineering and software development, design and user
experience, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and
lightweight technology, Yanfeng helps automakers to explore future
mobility concepts and provide leading cabin solutions. For more
information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.
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