A range extender integrated housing

By integrating the engine and generator housings of the range extender into a single unit, and employing an upper and lower housing structure, the problems of numerous parts and complex structure are solved, enabling rapid disassembly and low-cost vehicle layout.

CN224379962UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19HARBIN DONGAN AUTO ENGINE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HARBIN DONGAN AUTO ENGINE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

The existing range extender's engine and generator are connected by bolts, resulting in many parts, complex structure, high cost, large system size, which is not conducive to vehicle layout, and disassembly time is long and requires a variety of tools.

Method used

The range extender's engine and generator housings are designed as a single integrated unit, employing an upper and lower housing structure, with crankshaft bearing holes and oil seal seats located on the inner side, simplifying the connection method and reducing the number of parts and axial length.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick disassembly of the engine and generator, reduces the use of auxiliary tools, lowers costs, and simplifies the overall vehicle layout.

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Abstract

An integrated housing for a range extender, belonging to the technical field of integrated housings for automotive range extenders, is characterized by: comprising an upper housing and a lower housing, with a generator mounting housing connected to the front ends of the upper and lower housings; the generator mounting housing is divided into two half-housings, which are respectively connected to the front ends of the upper and lower housings; a plurality of crankshaft bearing holes are evenly distributed in a horizontal row at the middle of the inner surface of the upper and lower housings; and a bidirectional oil seal is provided at the inner edge of the front end of the upper and lower housings. This reduces the number of system components, resulting in a simple system structure, low cost, and shortened axial length, which facilitates vehicle layout and allows for quick and easy disassembly by personnel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of integrated housing devices for automobile range extenders, specifically relating to an integrated housing for a range extender. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, range extenders consist of an engine and a generator connected together by bolts. The engine and generator have separate housings, resulting in numerous parts, a complex structure, high costs, and a large system size. This makes them unsuitable for vehicle layout and requires a considerable amount of time and multiple tools for disassembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to integrate the range extender engine and generator housing into a single unit, reducing the number of system components, simplifying the system structure, lowering costs, shortening the system's axial length for easier vehicle layout, and allowing for quick and easy disassembly by personnel, reducing the need for auxiliary tools. The technical solution is as follows:

[0004] An integrated housing for a range extender, characterized in that: it includes an upper housing 1 and a lower housing 2, with a generator mounting housing 3 connected to the front end of the upper housing 1 and the front end of the lower housing 2, the generator mounting housing 3 being divided into two half-housings, the two half-housings being respectively connected to the front ends of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2, a plurality of crankshaft bearing holes 5 being evenly distributed in a horizontal row at the middle of the inner surface of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2, a bidirectional oil seal seat 6 being provided at the inner edge of the front end of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2, a plurality of generator stator mounting bolt holes 7 being connected to the four edges of the inner rear surface of the lower half-housing, a plurality of generator stator mounting bolt holes 4 being connected to the four edges of the inner rear surface of the upper half-housing, and the lower inner lower surface of the lower half-housing being planar.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the range extender engine and generator housing are integrated into one unit, reducing the number of system parts, the system structure is simple and the cost is low, the axial length of the system is shortened, which is conducive to the overall vehicle layout, and the staff can quickly disassemble it at any time, reducing the need for staff to use auxiliary tools. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0007] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the lower shell 2 and the semi-shell on the generator mounting shell 3 of this utility model;

[0008] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the upper shell 1 and the semi-shell on the generator mounting shell 3 of this utility model;

[0009] In the diagram: 1. Upper housing; 2. Lower housing; 3. Generator mounting housing; 4. Generator stator mounting bolt hole one; 5. Crankshaft bearing hole; 6. Two-way oil seal seat; 7. Generator stator mounting bolt hole two. Detailed Implementation

[0010] Reference Figures 1-3 The integrated housing for a range extender is characterized by comprising an upper housing 1 and a lower housing 2. A generator mounting housing 3 is connected to the front end of the upper housing 1 and the front end of the lower housing 2. The generator mounting housing 3 is divided into two half-housings, which are respectively connected to the front ends of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2. A plurality of crankshaft bearing holes 5 are evenly distributed in a horizontal row at the middle of the inner surface of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2. A bidirectional oil seal seat 6 is provided at the inner edge of the front end of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2. A plurality of generator stator mounting bolt holes 2 7 are connected to the four edges of the inner rear surface of the lower half-housing. A plurality of generator stator mounting bolt holes 1 4 are connected to the four edges of the inner rear surface of the upper half-housing. The lower inner lower surface of the lower half-housing is flat.

[0011] In use, first place the crankshaft in the crankshaft bearing hole 5 on the upper housing 1, then cover the upper housing 1 with the upper housing 2 and clamp the crankshaft bearing hole 5 in the crankshaft bearing hole 5. Then tighten the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 with bolts. At the same time, the bidirectional oil seal 6 on the front and rear surfaces of the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 seals the inner cavity between the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2. The bidirectional oil seal 6 can also isolate the engine oil from the generator cooling oil. Then place the engine in the motor mounting housing 3. Finally, fix the motor stator to the stator mounting bolt hole 1 4 and the generator stator mounting bolt hole 2 7 with bolts.

[0012] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated housing for a range extender, characterized in that: It includes an upper housing (1) and a lower housing (2). The front end of the upper housing (1) and the front end of the lower housing (2) are connected to a generator mounting shell (3). The generator mounting shell (3) is divided into two half-shells, which are respectively connected to the front ends of the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2). Several crankshaft bearing holes (5) are evenly distributed in a horizontal row at the middle of the inner surface of the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2). A bidirectional oil seal seat (6) is provided at the inner edge of the front end of the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2).

2. The integrated housing for a range extender according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several generator stator mounting bolt holes (7) are connected to the four edges of the rear surface inside the lower half-shell.

3. The integrated housing for a range extender according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several generator stator mounting bolt holes (4) are connected to the four edges of the rear surface inside the semi-shell described above.

4. The integrated housing for a range extender according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower inner surface of the semi-shell described below is planar.