CN211398395U

CN211398395U - Upper support of shock absorber

Info

Publication number: CN211398395U
Application number: CN201921423022.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王冉冉; 吴继琸; 刘琦; 史国栋
Original assignee: Pullman Co
Current assignee: Pullman Co
Priority date: 2019-08-29
Filing date: 2019-08-29
Publication date: 2020-09-01
Anticipated expiration: 2029-08-29

Abstract

The utility model discloses a support on bumper shock absorber, its passageway that is equipped with the piston rod that supplies the bumper shock absorber to pass, support including the support on the bumper shock absorber, be located the support inboard and with the support directly or indirectly side direction looks butt's elastic support piece and at least part cooperate with the upper end of support and directly or indirectly ground pressure to elastic support piece's end cover, wherein, the end cover cooperatees with the upper end of support adjustably for elastic support piece's compression capacity can be adjusted through adjusting the end cover. According to the utility model discloses a support on the bumper shock absorber with adjustable has adopted the modularized design, and it can be according to the performance needs of different motorcycle types, adjusts local spare part, and realizes the continuation of other spare parts and uses.

Description

Upper support of shock absorber

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile shock attenuation and specifically relates to a support on bumper shock absorber with adjustable and manufacturing method thereof.

Background

With the enhancement of light weight design of automobiles and government environmental protection requirements, the trend of coping with the market change and shortening the development time of the whole automobile is a trend; however, the existing upper support of the shock absorber is required to be completely redeveloped according to different vehicle types, the development time is long, and the cost is high; the upper shock-absorbing support is used as a main component of the shock-absorbing performance of the automobile, not only can the transmission of excitation from a road surface to an automobile body be attenuated, but also the operation performance of the whole automobile is obviously influenced.

The shock absorber assembly structure generally includes a bracket, a rubber bushing, and an end cap. The support plays the effect of connecting the automobile body and supports the load that comes from the road surface, and rubber bush is the bridge of connecting automobile shock absorber ware and support, and the end cover provides rubber bush's limit function. The repeated development of support on every different motorcycle type bumper shock absorbers produces a large amount of test cost and mould development cost, extravagant material and experimental resource, is unfavorable for the environmental protection.

Therefore, it is highly desirable to design and develop a modular, standardized and serialized shock absorber upper support that can adjust local components based on the performance requirements of different vehicle models, while other components are directly used, which would bring immeasurable economic benefits.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide a support on bumper shock absorber with adjustable, it adopts the modularized design, can adjust local spare part according to the performance needs of different motorcycle types, and realizes the continuation of other spare parts and uses.

According to the utility model discloses an aspect provides a support on the bumper shock absorber, and it is equipped with the passageway that the piston rod that supplies the bumper shock absorber passed, and the support includes the support on the bumper shock absorber, be located the support inboard and with the support directly or indirectly side direction looks butt's elastic support spare and at least part cooperate with the upper end of support and directly or indirectly ground pressure elastic support spare's end cover, wherein, the end cover cooperatees with the upper end of support adjustably for elastic support spare's compressive capacity can be adjusted through adjusting the end cover.

According to one embodiment, the outer side of the end cap is screw-adjustably mated with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket, such that the amount of compression of the resilient support can be adjusted by screw-adjusting the end cap.

According to one embodiment, the outer side of the end cap adjustably mates with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket through a multi-stage snap arrangement such that the amount of compression of the resilient support can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap through the multi-stage snap arrangement.

According to one embodiment, the outer side of the end cap adjustably cooperates with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket by means of a sliding track arrangement with stops, so that the amount of compression of the elastic support can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap via the sliding track arrangement.

According to one embodiment, the upper support of the shock absorber further comprises a retainer ring cooperating with the lower end of the bracket.

According to one embodiment, the outer ring of the collar fits inside the lower end of the holder.

According to one embodiment, the inner ring of the retainer ring is fitted with the damper cushion sleeve, and the inner diameter of the retainer ring can be varied according to the different dimensions of the damper cushion sleeve.

According to one embodiment, the collar is made of a plastic material.

According to one embodiment, the elastic support is a rubber bushing.

According to one embodiment, the support is made of a metallic aluminum material via a die casting process.

According to one embodiment, the end cap is made of a metallic aluminum material via a die casting process.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle powertrain is provided, wherein the vehicle powertrain includes the shock absorber upper support.

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle comprises the vehicle powertrain.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a support on a shock absorber, comprising the steps of: manufacturing a bracket, an elastic support and an end cover which are configured to be fixedly connected with a vehicle body; the elastic supporting piece is pressed on the inner side of the bracket and is directly or indirectly abutted against the bracket in the lateral direction; and engaging an end cap at least partially with the upper end of the bracket and directly or indirectly pressing against the resilient support, wherein the end cap is adjustably engaged with the upper end of the bracket such that the amount of compression of the resilient support is adjustable by adjusting the end cap.

According to one embodiment, the outer side of the end cap is adjustably threadedly engaged with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket such that the amount of compression of the resilient support member can be adjusted by threadedly adjusting the end cap.

According to one embodiment, the outer side of the end cap is adjustably mated with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket by a multi-stage snap-fit arrangement, such that the amount of compression of the resilient support can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap via the multi-stage snap-fit arrangement.

According to one embodiment, the outer side of the end cap is adjustably matched to the inner side of the upper end of the holder by means of a sliding track arrangement with stops, so that the amount of compression of the elastic support can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap via the sliding track arrangement.

According to one embodiment, the method further comprises manufacturing a retainer ring to engage the lower end of the bracket.

According to one embodiment, the outer ring of the collar is fitted to the inner side of the lower end of the holder.

According to one embodiment, the inner ring of the retainer ring is fitted to the damper cushion sleeve, and the inner diameter of the retainer ring can be varied according to the different dimensions of the damper cushion sleeve.

According to one embodiment, the collar is made of a plastic material.

According to one embodiment, the elastic support is made of a rubber material.

According to one embodiment, the bracket is made from a metallic aluminum material via a die casting process.

According to one embodiment, the end cap is fabricated using a die casting process using a metallic aluminum material.

The utility model has the beneficial technical effects that: support on providing the adjustable bumper shock absorber that can match different motorcycle types through adopting modular design, wherein:

1) the adjustable matching of the end cover and the bracket can adjust the compression amount of the elastic supporting piece, change the axial static rigidity and the dynamic rigidity of the support on the shock absorber, quickly match the performance requirements of different vehicle types, shorten the test development period and reduce the cost;

2) the lower part of the bracket is provided with the check ring matched with the bracket, and the inner diameter of the check ring is changed, so that the matching size of the bracket and the buffer sleeve of the shock absorber can be changed under the condition that the bracket is supported on the shock absorber without changing, thereby matching different vehicle types and achieving the purposes of modularization and serialization;

3) the bracket and the end cover adopt an aluminum die casting process to replace the traditional stamping part, and are matched with threads and plastic check rings, the weight of the product is reduced by using plastic and aluminum materials, and after the life cycle of the product is finished, the plastic and the aluminum can be recycled, so that the purpose of environmental protection is achieved.

Through the technical concept, the utility model discloses a three channel design scheme, with the load of bumper shock absorber cushion collar, the load of piston rod and the load of spring separately, strengthened the intensity and the validity that support on the bumper shock absorber.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an adjustable shock absorber upper support according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the adjustable shock absorber upper support of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the upper support of the adjustable shock absorber of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the adjustable shock absorber upper support taken along line A-A of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a resilient support supported on the adjustable shock absorber of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bracket supported on the adjustable shock absorber of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the upper support of the adjustable shock absorber of FIG. 1.

In the drawings:

10 adjustable shock absorber upper support

11 support

12 elastic support

13 end cap

14 retainer ring

15 screw thread

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled person in the art without creative work fall into the protection scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are merely for convenience of description of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element so referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore, should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an adjustable shock absorber upper support according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, an adjustable shock absorber upper support 10 is provided with a passage through which the piston rod of the shock absorber passes. Figures 2 and 3 are top and front views, respectively, of the adjustable shock absorber upper support of figure 1.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the adjustable shock absorber upper support taken along line A-A of FIG. 2. The structure of the adjustable shock absorber upper support 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to fig. 4. The adjustable shock absorber upper support 10 mainly comprises a bracket 11, an elastic support 12 and an end cap 13. The bracket 1 functions as a fixed connection with the vehicle body and supports a load from the road surface. The elastic support 12 is preferably a rubber bushing which may be located inside the bracket 11 and abut against the inner side wall of the bracket 11, the elastic support 12 serving as a bridge connecting the vehicle shock absorber and the bracket. The end cap 13 may be located on top of the adjustable shock absorber support, as shown in fig. 1, the end cap 13 may be located above the elastic support 12 and press against the elastic support 12, and the end cap 13 at least partially cooperates with the upper end of the bracket 11 to perform a limiting function on the elastic support 12.

Here, "abutment" and "pressing" include both direct abutment and pressing, and also include indirect abutment and pressing, in which an intermediate material such as rubber is provided between two members, for example.

In the prior art, the support needs repeated development on the bumper shock absorber of every different motorcycle type, produces a large amount of test cost and mould development cost, and extravagant material and experimental resource are unfavorable for the environmental protection. Therefore, the modular, standardized and serialized upper support of the shock absorber is designed and developed, and immeasurable economic benefits can be brought by only adjusting local parts and directly using other parts based on the performance requirements of different vehicle types.

Based on the above design development objective, referring again to fig. 4, the end cap 13 is adjustably fitted to the upper end of the bracket 11, so that by adjusting the end cap 13, for example, by adjusting the end cap 13 downward in the axial direction, the elastic support 12 can be compressed downward in the axial direction due to the end cap 13 directly or indirectly pressing against the elastic support 12, thereby adjusting the amount of compression of the elastic support 12.

A preferred embodiment of the adjustable engagement of the end cap 13 with the upper end of the bracket 11 is shown in figure 4. The outer side of the end cap 13 adjustably mates with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket 11 by threads 15 so that the amount of compression of the resilient support 12 can be adjusted by threaded adjustment of the end cap 13. In particular, the outer side of the end cap 13 may be provided with an external thread and the inner side of the holder 11 may be provided with an internal thread matching the external thread, or the outer side of the end cap 13 may be provided with an internal thread and the inner side of the holder 11 may be provided with an external thread matching the internal thread. Through the thread arrangement, the end cover 13 can be adjusted to move upwards or downwards in the axial direction, so that the compression amount of the elastic support 12 in the axial direction can be adjusted, the axial static rigidity and the axial dynamic rigidity of the support on the shock absorber are changed, the performance requirements of different vehicle types are quickly matched, the test development period is shortened, and the cost is reduced.

In another preferred embodiment, the outer side of the end cap 13 may adjustably mate with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket 11 through a multi-stage snap-fit arrangement, such that the amount of compression of the resilient support 12 can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap 13 through the multi-stage snap-fit arrangement. In particular, the outer side of the end cap 13 may be provided with one or more circumferentially arranged protrusions, the inner side of the holder 11 may be provided with one or more circumferentially arranged grooves cooperating with the protrusions, for the purpose of multi-stage snap-fitting, a plurality of turns of the one or more grooves axially spaced from and aligned with the one or more grooves may be provided on the inner side of the holder 11, the one or more protrusions on the outer side of the end cap 13 may be press-fitted into any turn of the one or more grooves on the inner side of the holder 11, or the inner side of the holder 11 may be provided with one or more circumferentially arranged protrusions, and the outer side of the end cap 13 may be provided with one or more circumferentially arranged grooves cooperating with the protrusions, for the purpose of stepped snap-fitting, a plurality of turns of the one or more grooves axially spaced from and aligned with the one or more grooves may be provided on the outer side of the end cap 13, any ring of one or more grooves on the outer side of end cap 13 may be press fit to receive one or more protrusions on the inner side of bracket 11. Through the multistage buckle arrangement, the end cover 13 can be adjusted to move upwards or downwards in the axial direction, so that the compression amount of the elastic supporting piece 12 in the axial direction can be adjusted, the axial static rigidity and the axial dynamic rigidity of the support on the shock absorber are changed, the performance requirements of different vehicle types are quickly matched, the test development period is shortened, and the cost is reduced.

In a further preferred embodiment, the outer side of the end cap 13 can be adjustably fitted with the inner side of the upper end of the holder 11 by means of a sliding rail arrangement, in particular the outer side of the end cap 13 can be provided with a slide and the inner side of the holder 11 can be provided with an axially arranged rail cooperating with the slide, or the inner side of the holder 11 can be provided with a slide and the outer side of the end cap 13 can be provided with an axially arranged rail cooperating with the slide. The sliding rail arrangement is provided with a stopping piece, so that the sliding block can be stopped when sliding to a required position along the rail. Through the arrangement of the sliding rails, the upward or downward movement of the end cover 13 in the axial direction can be adjusted, so that the compression amount of the elastic supporting piece 12 in the axial direction can be adjusted, the axial static rigidity and the axial dynamic rigidity of the support on the shock absorber are changed, the performance requirements of different vehicle types are quickly matched, the test development period is shortened, and the cost is reduced.

The adjustable fit between the end cap 13 and the bracket 11 is merely exemplary, and any other known adjustable fit may be used by those skilled in the art, as long as the adjustment of the amount of compression of the elastic support 12 in the axial direction can be achieved.

Referring again to fig. 4, according to a preferred embodiment, the shock absorber upper support may include a collar 14 that mates with the lower end of the bracket 11. The outer ring of the collar 14 may engage, e.g., be an interference fit, with the inner side of the lower end of the holder 11, or may be removably attached to the inner side wall of the holder 11 by attachment means known to those skilled in the art. The inner race of the retainer ring 14 can be fitted with a shock absorber cushion collar and the inner diameter of the retainer ring 14 can be varied according to the different dimensions of the shock absorber cushion collar. Specifically, through the matching or connection of the retainer ring 14 and the bracket 11, for different vehicle types, as long as the inner diameter of the retainer ring 14 is changed, that is, local parts are adjusted, the matching size of the bracket 11 and the buffer sleeve of the shock absorber can be changed under the condition that the bracket 11 supported on the shock absorber is not changed, that is, under the condition that other parts are directly used, so that different vehicle types are matched, and the purposes of modularization and serialization are achieved. The number of the retainer rings 14 may be more than one, for example, two or more.

In order to show more clearly the structure of each part of the support 10 on the adjustable shock absorber according to the present invention, fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the elastic support member 12 of the support 10 on the adjustable shock absorber according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, fig. 6 shows a perspective view of the bracket 11 of the support 10 on the adjustable shock absorber according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and fig. 7 shows an exploded view of the support 10 on the adjustable shock absorber according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In terms of tooling material, the collar 14 is preferably made of a plastic material, although any other suitable material may be used. The bracket 11 and end cap 13 are preferably made of a metallic aluminum material, although any other suitable material may be used. The use of plastic and metal aluminum materials greatly reduces the weight supported on the shock absorber, and after the life cycle of supporting on the shock absorber is finished, the plastic and metal aluminum materials can be recycled, thereby achieving the purpose of environmental protection.

In addition, the bracket 11 and the end cover 13 can be manufactured by adopting an aluminum die casting process, traditional stamping parts are replaced, and threads and plastic check rings are matched, so that better structural performance is realized.

Through the preferable technical concept, a three-channel design scheme can be realized, the load of the buffer sleeve of the shock absorber, the load of the piston rod and the load of the spring are separated, and the strength and the effectiveness of the support on the shock absorber are enhanced.

Furthermore, the utility model discloses still relate to a manufacturing approach that supports on bumper shock absorber, including following step: manufacturing a bracket 11, an elastic support 12 and an end cover 13 configured for fixed connection with a vehicle body; pressing the elastic support 12 on the inner side of the bracket 11 and making the elastic support directly or indirectly abut against the bracket 11 laterally; and fitting the end cap 13 with the upper end of the bracket 11 and directly or indirectly pressing against the elastic support 12, wherein the end cap 13 is adjustably fitted with the upper end of the bracket 11 so that the amount of compression of the elastic support 12 can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap 13.

According to a preferred embodiment, mating the end cap 13 with the upper end of the bracket 11 may include adjustably mating the outer side of the end cap 13 with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket 11 by threads 15 such that the amount of compression of the resilient support 12 can be adjusted by threaded adjustment of the end cap 13.

According to another preferred embodiment, mating the end cap 13 with the upper end of the bracket 11 may include adjustably mating an outer side surface of the end cap 13 with an inner side surface of the upper end of the bracket 11 through a multi-stage snap-fit arrangement such that the amount of compression of the resilient support 12 can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap 13 through the multi-stage snap-fit arrangement.

According to yet another preferred embodiment, mating the end cap 13 with the upper end of the bracket 11 may comprise adjustably mating the outer side face of the end cap 13 with the inner side face of the upper end of the bracket 1 by a sliding track arrangement with stops, such that the amount of compression of the resilient support 12 can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap 13 via the sliding track arrangement.

Preferably, the method further comprises manufacturing a retainer ring 14, and fitting the retainer ring 14 to the lower end of the bracket 11. In particular, the outer ring of the retainer ring 14 is fitted, for example, interference fitted, with the inner side of the lower end of the holder 11, or may be detachably coupled with the inner side wall of the holder 11 by a coupling means known to those skilled in the art. The inner race of the retainer ring 14 can be fitted with a shock absorber cushion collar and the inner diameter of the retainer ring 14 can be varied according to the different dimensions of the shock absorber cushion collar. Specifically, through the matching or connection of the retainer ring 14 and the bracket 11, for different vehicle types, as long as the inner diameter of the retainer ring 14 is changed, that is, local parts are adjusted, the matching size of the bracket 11 and the buffer sleeve of the shock absorber can be changed under the condition that the bracket 11 supported on the shock absorber is not changed, that is, under the condition that other parts are directly used, so that different vehicle types are matched, and the purposes of modularization and serialization are achieved.

In terms of processing materials and processes, it is preferable that the retainer ring 14 be made of a plastic material, the elastic support be made of a rubber material, and the holder 11 and the end cap 13 be made of a metallic aluminum material through a die casting process. The use of the plastic and aluminum material reduces the weight supported on the shock absorber, and after the life cycle of the shock absorber is finished, the plastic and aluminum material can be recycled, so that the purpose of environmental protection is achieved.

In addition, compare in prior art, the utility model discloses an elastic support piece who supports on the bumper shock absorber with adjustable can realize from spacing, has replaced conventional rubber to support and has relied on the spring pad to realize spacingly, has improved the nature controlled, has eliminated the potential safety hazard.

The utility model discloses still relate to the vehicle power assembly who supports on the bumper shock absorber with adjustable and reach the vehicle including the power assembly of this vehicle.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but these embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and do not limit the technical solution described in the present invention. Modifications and variations of the above-described embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art in light of the teachings of this invention, and all such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A support on a shock absorber provided with a passage for a piston rod of the shock absorber to pass through, comprising a support (11), an elastic support (12) located inside the support and in direct or indirect lateral abutment with the support, and an end cap (13) at least partially cooperating with the upper end of the support and in direct or indirect abutment against the elastic support, characterized in that the end cap (13) cooperates adjustably with the upper end of the support (11) so that the amount of compression of the elastic support (12) can be adjusted by adjusting the end cap (13).

2. Support on shock absorber according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer side of the end cap (13) adjustably cooperates with the inner side of the upper end of the bracket (11) by means of a thread (15), so that the amount of compression of the elastic support (12) can be adjusted by threaded adjustment of the end cap (13).

3. An upper support for shock absorbers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it further comprises a collar (14) cooperating with the lower end of said bracket (11).

4. An upper support for a shock absorber according to claim 3, wherein the inner race of the retainer ring (14) is fitted to the shock absorber damping sleeve and the inner diameter of the retainer ring (14) can be varied according to the different dimensions of the shock absorber damping sleeve.

5. Support on shock absorber according to claim 3, characterized in that said collar (14) is made of plastic material.

6. Support on shock absorber according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said elastic support (12) is a rubber bushing.

7. Support on shock absorber according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said bracket (11) and said end cap (13) are made of metallic aluminium material through die-casting process.