Dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover
By setting up multiple installation positions on the timing chain cover body of the automobile engine and using different processing methods to generate integrated and non-integrated oil filling ports, the poor versatility and high cost problems caused by the single existing design are solved, and the parts are realized versatility and economic benefits.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421066794.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-16
AI Technical Summary
The design of the existing automobile engine timing chain cover is single, resulting in poor parts versatility, many mold development, difficulty in management and high cost.
By setting the crankshaft front oil seal mounting point, air intake VVT mounting point and installation position for installing the oil filling connection pipe or suspension bracket on the timing chain cover body, integrated and non-integrated oil filling methods are used to generate the integrated and unintegrated oil filling methods. The two finished products of the injection port meet different engine layout needs.
It realizes the versatility of parts, reduces design workload and mold development, reduces costs, and has good economic benefits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of engines, in particular to a dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover. Background Art
[0002] The timing chain cover is made of aluminum alloy castings, fixed on the side of the engine and connected to the cylinder block to protect the timing gear and chain. It is generally not subjected to force and has a simple structure. It is connected to the cylinder head cover at the top and the oil pan at the bottom. There is a crankshaft oil seal hole at the lower end. However, the current timing chain cover structure is relatively simple. Due to factors such as layout space and project planning, it is difficult to design a single blank that takes into account multiple finished products. This is the case with the vast majority of timing chain covers for automotive engines on the market. This situation will lead to disadvantages such as poor parts versatility, multiple mold development, difficult management and high costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover, which can generate two finished products with and without integrated fuel filler port through different machining methods of the same blank, meet the use requirements of engines with different layouts, meet the versatility of parts, and reduce development costs.
[0004] The utility model provides a dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover adopting the following technical solutions:
[0005] A dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover comprises a timing chain cover body, on which a crankshaft front oil seal mounting point and an intake VVT mounting point are arranged, and on which a mounting position for mounting an oil filling connecting pipe or a suspension bracket is also arranged.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, mounting positions with different structures are processed on the timing chain cover body through different machining methods, so that the oil filling connecting pipe or the suspension bracket can be installed on the mounting position according to the use requirements of different engines, thereby meeting the versatility of parts, reducing design workload and mold development, reducing costs, and having good economic benefits.
[0007] Furthermore, the installation position for installing the oil filling connecting pipe includes an oil filling inlet, and the inlet of the oil filling connecting pipe is fixed on the oil filling inlet.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the oil filling connecting pipe is installed on the timing chain cover body, threaded holes are processed on both sides of the oil filling inlet, and the oil filling connecting pipe is installed on the oil filling inlet and then fixed with bolts.
[0009] Furthermore, the installation position of the oil filling connecting pipe also includes an oil filling port fixing boss arranged on one side of the oil filling inlet, and a reinforcement bracket is arranged on one side of the oil filling connecting pipe, and the reinforcement bracket is fixed on the oil filling port fixing boss.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, threaded holes for installation are processed on the oil filler port fixing boss. The threaded holes on the reinforcement bracket are aligned with the threaded holes on the oil filler port fixing boss and then fixed with bolts, making the installation of the oil filler connecting pipe more stable.
[0011] Furthermore, a sealing groove for installing a sealing ring is provided on the peripheral side of the oil filling inlet.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the oil filling connecting pipe is installed on the oil filling inlet and is reliably sealed to avoid oil leakage.
[0013] Furthermore, the mounting position of the suspension bracket includes a plurality of fixing points distributed on the timing chain cover body.
[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, when the suspension bracket is installed on the timing chain cover body, the oil filling inlet and the threaded hole are not processed on the installation position of the oil filling connecting pipe, and the threaded hole is not processed on the upper leaf of the oil filling port fixing boss, so that the installation position of the oil filling connecting pipe and the oil filling port fixing boss are in a blank state, and four fixing points of the suspension bracket are provided, one of which is located on one side of the installation position of the oil filling connecting pipe, and the suspension bracket is fixed to the fixing point by bolts, and the oil filler port cover is arranged on the cylinder head cover.
[0015] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the timing chain cover body.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the reinforcing ribs are arranged around the crankshaft front oil seal installation point, which can increase the overall strength of the timing chain cover body.
[0017] In summary, the utility model includes at least one of the following beneficial effects: through reasonable scheme design and layout, combined with different machining methods, two products of timing chain cover with integrated oil filling port and without integrated oil filling port can be generated, which can meet the use requirements of different engines, meet the versatility of parts, reduce design workload and mold development, reduce costs, and have good economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a timing chain cover body for installing an oil filling connecting pipe according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2This is a structural schematic diagram of an oil filling connecting pipe installed on a timing chain cover body according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of assembling a timing chain cover body with an oil filling connecting pipe installed on an engine according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a timing chain cover body used for installing a suspension bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 The present invention is a schematic diagram of assembling a timing chain cover body with a suspension bracket installed on an engine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Description of reference numerals:
[0024] 1. Timing chain cover body; 11. Crankshaft front oil seal installation point; 12. Intake VVT installation point; 13. Reinforcement ribs; 2. Oil filling connecting pipe; 21. Reinforcement bracket; 3. Suspension bracket; 4. Installation position; 41. Oil filling inlet; 42. Oil filling port fixing boss; 43. Sealing groove; 44. Fixing point. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the present invention through specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementations, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0026] The following is combined with Figure 1-5 The utility model is described in further detail.
[0027] The utility model embodiment discloses a dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover. Figure 1-Figure 5 The dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover comprises a timing chain cover body 1, on which a crankshaft front oil seal mounting point 11 and an intake VVT mounting point 12 are arranged, and a mounting position 4 for mounting an oil filling connecting pipe 2 or a suspension bracket 3 is also arranged on the timing chain cover body 1. Mounting positions 4 with different structures are processed on the timing chain cover body 1 by different machining methods, so that the mounting position 4 can be installed with the oil filling connecting pipe 2 or the suspension bracket 3 according to the use requirements of different engines, thereby meeting the versatility of parts, reducing design workload and mold development, reducing costs, and having good economic benefits.
[0028] In the present embodiment, the mounting position 4 for installing the oil filling connecting pipe 2 includes an oil filling inlet 41, and the inlet of the oil filling connecting pipe 2 is fixed on the oil filling inlet 41. When the oil filling connecting pipe 2 is installed on the timing chain cover body 1, threaded holes are processed on both sides of the oil filling inlet 41, and the oil filling connecting pipe 2 is installed on the oil filling inlet 41 and then fixed with bolts. When filling the oil, the cover of the filling connecting pipe 2 is opened, and the oil is filled into the engine through the filling connecting pipe 2, which can solve the problem that the oil cannot be added from the top of the engine due to the layout of the whole vehicle.
[0029] In this embodiment, the mounting position 4 of the oil filling connecting pipe 2 also includes an oil filling port fixing boss 42 arranged on one side of the oil filling inlet 41, and a reinforcement bracket 21 is arranged on one side of the oil filling connecting pipe 2, and the reinforcement bracket 21 is fixed on the oil filling port fixing boss 42. The oil filling port fixing boss 42 is processed with threaded holes for installation. The threaded holes on the reinforcement bracket 21 are aligned with the threaded holes on the oil filling port fixing boss 42 and then fixed with bolts, so that the oil filling connecting pipe 2 is installed more stably.
[0030] In this embodiment, a sealing groove 43 for installing a sealing ring is provided on the peripheral side of the oil filling inlet 41, so that the oil filling connecting pipe 2 installed on the oil filling inlet 41 can be reliably sealed to avoid oil leakage.
[0031] In this embodiment, the mounting position 4 of the suspension bracket 3 includes a plurality of fixing points 44 distributed on the timing chain cover body 1. When the suspension bracket 3 is mounted on the timing chain cover body 1, the oil filling inlet 41 and the threaded hole are not processed on the mounting position 4 for mounting the oil filling connecting pipe 2, and the threaded hole is not processed on the oil filling port fixing boss 42, so that the mounting position 4 for mounting the oil filling connecting pipe 2 and the oil filling port fixing boss 42 are in a rough state. There are four fixing points 44 of the suspension bracket 3, one of which is located on one side of the mounting position 4 for mounting the oil filling connecting pipe 2. The suspension bracket 3 is fixed to the fixing point 44 by bolts, and the oil filler port cover is arranged on the cylinder head cover.
[0032] In this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 13 are arranged on the timing chain cover body 1 . The reinforcing ribs 13 are arranged around the crankshaft front oil seal mounting point 11 , and can increase the overall strength of the timing chain cover body 1 .
[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.
Claims
1. A dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover, characterized in that: The invention comprises a timing chain cover body (1), on which a crankshaft front oil seal mounting point (11) and an intake VVT mounting point (12) are arranged, and on which a mounting position (4) for mounting an oil filling connecting pipe (2) or a suspension bracket (3) is also arranged.
2. The dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting position (4) for mounting the engine oil filling connecting pipe (2) comprises an engine oil filling inlet (41), and the inlet of the engine oil filling connecting pipe (2) is fixed on the engine oil filling inlet (41).
3. The dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation position (4) of the oil filling connecting pipe (2) further comprises an oil filling port fixing boss (42) arranged on one side of the oil filling inlet (41), and a reinforcement bracket (21) is arranged on one side of the oil filling connecting pipe (2), and the reinforcement bracket (21) is fixed on the oil filling port fixing boss (42).
4. The dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sealing groove (43) for installing a sealing ring is provided on the peripheral side of the oil filling inlet (41).
5. The dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting position (4) of the suspension bracket (3) comprises a plurality of fixing points (44) distributed on the timing chain cover body (1).
6. The dual-purpose automobile engine timing chain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs (13) are arranged on the timing chain cover body (1).