A wear-resistant car steering gear

By employing a dual reinforcement mechanism—combining the limiting plate with the limiting groove, the sealing gasket being tightly attached, and the external arc-shaped plate being snapped in—the problem of the leak-proof bellows in traditional automotive steering systems loosening due to vibration and temperature changes is solved, resulting in a more stable seal and a longer service life.

CN224447881UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03ZHEJIANG WANYANG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG WANYANG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

In traditional automotive steering systems, the method of fixing the leak-proof bellows is prone to loosening due to vibration, impact, or temperature changes in complex road environments and long-term use, resulting in a significant reduction in the leak-proof effect.

Method used

The design employs a locking structure where the limiting plate on the inner side of the fixed sleeve plate engages with the limiting groove on the outer ring plate. Combined with the tight-fitting design of the sealing gasket on the inner wall of the irregular groove, the locking of the outer arc plate with the fixed groove, and the threaded connection of the auxiliary plate and the fixing bolts, a double reinforcement mechanism is formed to ensure the stability of the leak-proof corrugated pipe in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the fixing stability of the leak-proof corrugated pipe, enhances the sealing effect, resists loosening caused by vibration and temperature changes, extends the service life, and improves the durability of the structure.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a wear-resistant automotive steering gear, comprising a main body, with steering tie rods fixedly mounted on both sides of the main body. A leak-proof bellows is sleeved on the outer side of each steering tie rod, with one side of the leak-proof bellows fixedly installed to the side of the main body. Outer annular plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the outer side of the main body, and a fixing sleeve is provided on the outer side of one end of the leak-proof bellows. This wear-resistant automotive steering gear achieves stable horizontal fixation of one end of the leak-proof bellows through a snap-fit ​​structure between the limiting plate on the inner side of the fixing sleeve and the limiting groove on the outer annular plate. This design effectively resists horizontal displacement caused by vibration and impact during vehicle operation, significantly improving fixation stability. The sealing gasket fixedly connected to the inner wall of the irregular groove and the tight fit design with the outer surface of the leak-proof bellows form a reliable sealing interface, effectively preventing oil leakage from the fixing point and further enhancing the leak-proof effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive steering technology, specifically to a wear-resistant automotive steering system. Background Technology

[0002] A car steering gear is a common automotive component in a car's steering system. Its function is to assist the driver in applying force while turning the steering wheel, thereby reducing the effort required for steering and making driving easier and more convenient. Currently, the main types of car steering gears on the market are rack and pinion steering and worm gear steering.

[0003] In traditional automotive steering system designs, leak-proof bellows are mainly fixed to the steering tie rod or main body using simple clips or screws. This fixing method is prone to loosening due to vibration, impact, or temperature changes in complex and changing road environments and during long-term use, resulting in a significant reduction in the leak-proof effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a wear-resistant automotive steering gear to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that in the traditional automotive steering gear design, the anti-leakage bellows is mainly fixed to the steering tie rod or body by simple clips or screws. This fixing method is prone to loosening due to vibration, impact or temperature changes in complex and changing road environments and long-term use, resulting in a significant reduction in the anti-leakage effect.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a wear-resistant automotive steering gear, comprising a main body, with steering tie rods fixedly mounted on both sides of the main body, a leak-proof corrugated tube sleeved on the outer side of the steering tie rod, one side of the leak-proof corrugated tube being fixedly installed to the side of the main body, outer annular plates fixedly connected to both ends of the outer side of the main body, a fixing sleeve plate provided on the outer side of one end of the leak-proof corrugated tube, an irregular groove being formed near the center of the fixing sleeve plate, limiting grooves being formed at the top and bottom of the opposite ends of the two outer annular plates, limiting plates being fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the outer side of the fixing sleeve plate near the outer end, fixing grooves being formed at the top and bottom of the outer surface of the outer annular plate and the top and bottom of the outer surface of the fixing sleeve plate, and an outer arc plate one and an outer arc plate two being provided at the top and bottom of the outer side of the fixing sleeve plate.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0007] This wear-resistant automotive steering gear achieves a stable horizontal fixation of one end of the leak-proof bellows through a snap-fit ​​structure between the limiting plate on the inner side of the fixed sleeve and the limiting groove on the outer ring plate. This design effectively resists horizontal displacement caused by vibration and impact during vehicle operation, significantly improving fixation stability. The sealing gasket fixed to the inner wall of the irregular groove and the tight fit design with the outer surface of the leak-proof bellows form a reliable sealing interface, effectively preventing oil leakage from the fixing point and further enhancing the leak-proof effect. The external arc plate one and external arc plate two, through the snap-fit ​​between the fixing block and the fixing groove, not only provide additional support for the fixation of the leak-proof bellows but also enhance the strength and rigidity of the overall structure. This design helps resist deformation and loosening during long-term use, extending service life. The auxiliary plate one and auxiliary plate two, through the snap-fit ​​between the slot and the plate and the threaded connection of the fixing bolt, achieve vertical tightening. This double reinforcement mechanism effectively prevents loosening caused by vibration and temperature changes, improving the durability of the structure. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0009] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0010] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the structure of the external arc-shaped plate one and the external arc-shaped plate two of this utility model;

[0011] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the external arc-shaped plate one and the external arc-shaped plate two of this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Steering tie rod; 3. Leak-proof corrugated pipe; 4. Outer annular plate; 5. Fixing sleeve; 6. Irregular groove; 7. Sealing gasket; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Fixing groove; 11. External arc plate one; 12. Fixing block; 13. External arc plate two; 14. Auxiliary plate one; 15. Slot; 16. Auxiliary plate two; 17. Clamping plate; 18. Fixing bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0014] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a wear-resistant automotive steering gear, including a main body 1, with steering tie rods 2 fixedly mounted on both sides of the main body 1, a leak-proof corrugated tube 3 sleeved on the outer side of the steering tie rod 2, one side of the leak-proof corrugated tube 3 fixedly installed with the side of the main body 1, outer annular plates 4 fixedly connected to both ends of the outer side of the main body 1, a fixing sleeve 5 provided on the outer side of one end of the leak-proof corrugated tube 3, an irregular groove 6 opened near the center position inside the fixing sleeve 5, limit grooves 8 opened at the top and bottom of the opposite ends of the two outer annular plates 4, limit plates 9 fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the outer side of the inner side of the fixing sleeve 5, fixing grooves 10 opened at the top and bottom of the outer surface of the outer annular plate 4 and the top and bottom of the outer surface of the fixing sleeve 5, and an outer arc plate 11 and an outer arc plate 2 13 provided at the top and bottom of the outer side of the fixing sleeve 5.

[0015] One side of the limiting plate 9 extends into the interior of the limiting groove 8 and engages with the limiting groove 8.

[0016] A sealing gasket 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the irregular groove 6, and one side of the sealing gasket 7 is in close contact with the outer surface of one end of the leak-proof corrugated pipe 3.

[0017] A fixing block 12 is fixedly connected to the center of the inner wall on the opposite side of the external arc plate 11 and the external arc plate 2 13. The opposite sides of the two fixing blocks 12 pass through the interior of the two fixing grooves 10 and are engaged with the fixing grooves 10.

[0018] Auxiliary plate 14 and auxiliary plate 2 16 are fixedly connected to the outer ends of the opposite sides of the external arc plate 11 and external arc plate 2 13, respectively. A slot 15 is opened at the center of the bottom of auxiliary plate 14, and a card plate 17 is fixedly connected to the center of the top of auxiliary plate 2 16. The top of card plate 17 extends through the inside of slot 15 and engages with slot 15.

[0019] A fixing bolt 18 is threadedly connected to the center of the top of the auxiliary plate 14. The bottom of the fixing bolt 18 extends into the interior of the clamping plate 17 and is threadedly connected to the clamping plate 17.

[0020] Both the main body 1 and the steering tie rod 2 are coated with an anti-wear coating.

[0021] Working principle: A fixing sleeve 5 is installed on the outer side of one end of the leak-proof corrugated pipe 3. This is a key component to enhance the fixing effect. The limiting plate 9 on the inner side of the fixing sleeve 5 passes through the limiting groove 8 of the outer annular plate 4 to form a snap-fit ​​structure. A sealing gasket 7 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the irregular groove 6 of the fixing sleeve 5 to ensure that one side of the sealing gasket 7 is in close contact with the outer surface of one end of the leak-proof corrugated pipe 3. External arc plate one 11 and external arc plate two 13 are installed on the top and bottom of the outer annular plate 4 and the outer surface of the fixing sleeve 5, respectively, to provide additional support. The fixing block 12 inside the external arc plate passes through the fixing groove 10 and snaps into it. The slot 15 at the bottom of the auxiliary plate one 14 cooperates with the slot 17 at the top of the auxiliary plate two 16. The slot 17 passes through the slot 15 and snaps into it. Finally, the bottom of the auxiliary plate one 14 is threaded through the slot 18 at the top of the auxiliary plate one 14 and threaded into the slot 17.

[0022] In summary, this wear-resistant automotive steering gear achieves a stable horizontal fixation of one end of the leak-proof bellows 3 through the snap-fit ​​structure between the limiting plate 9 on the inner side of the fixing sleeve 5 and the limiting groove 8 on the outer annular plate 4. This design effectively resists horizontal displacement caused by vibration and impact during vehicle operation, significantly improving the fixation stability. The sealing gasket 7, fixedly connected to the inner wall of the irregular groove 6, and the tight-fitting design with the outer surface of the leak-proof bellows 3 form a reliable sealing interface, effectively preventing oil leakage from the fixing point and further enhancing the leak-proof effect. The external arc-shaped... Plate 11 and external arc-shaped plate 213 are connected to the fixing groove 10 by the fixing block 12, which not only provides additional support for fixing the leak-proof corrugated pipe 3, but also enhances the strength and rigidity of the overall structure. This design helps to resist deformation and loosening during long-term use and extends the service life. Auxiliary plate 14 and auxiliary plate 216 are connected to the clamping plate 17 by the clamping groove 15 and the threaded connection of the fixing bolt 18 to achieve vertical fastening. This double reinforcement mechanism effectively prevents loosening caused by vibration and temperature changes and improves the durability of the structure.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An anti-friction automobile steering gear comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: Steering tie rods (2) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the main body (1). A leak-proof corrugated tube (3) is sleeved on the outside of the steering tie rod (2). One side of the leak-proof corrugated tube (3) is fixedly installed on the side of the main body (1). An outer ring plate (4) is fixedly connected to both ends of the outer side of the main body (1). A fixing sleeve plate (5) is provided on the outside of one end of the leak-proof corrugated tube (3). An irregular groove (6) is opened near the center of the fixing sleeve plate (5). Limiting grooves (8) are opened at the top and bottom of the opposite ends of the two outer ring plates (4). Limiting plates (9) are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the outer side of the fixing sleeve plate (5). Fixing grooves (10) are opened on the top and bottom of the outer surface of the outer ring plate (4) and the top and bottom of the outer surface of the fixing sleeve plate (5). An external arc plate one (11) and an external arc plate two (13) are provided on the top and bottom of the outer side of the fixing sleeve plate (5).

2. A wear resistant automotive steering knuckle as defined in claim 1, wherein: One side of the limiting plate (9) extends into the interior of the limiting groove (8) and engages with the limiting groove (8).

3. A wear resistant automotive steering knuckle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the irregular groove (6) is fixedly connected with a sealing gasket (7), and one side of the sealing gasket (7) is in close contact with the outer surface of one end of the leak-proof corrugated pipe (3).

4. A wear resistant automotive steering knuckle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The inner wall center of the opposite side of the external arc plate one (11) and the external arc plate two (13) are fixedly connected with a fixing block (12). The opposite side of the two fixing blocks (12) respectively penetrates into the interior of the two fixing grooves (10) and is engaged with the fixing grooves (10).

5. A wear resistant automotive steering knuckle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The outer ends of the outer arc plate one (11) and the outer arc plate two (13) on opposite sides are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary plate one (14) and auxiliary plate two (16). A slot (15) is provided at the center of the bottom of the auxiliary plate one (14), and a card plate (17) is fixedly connected at the center of the top of the auxiliary plate two (16). The top of the card plate (17) extends through the inside of the slot (15) and engages with the slot (15).

6. A wear resistant automotive steering knuckle as defined in claim 5, wherein: The center of the top of the auxiliary plate (14) is threaded with a fixing bolt (18), the bottom of which penetrates into the interior of the card plate (17) and is threadedly connected to the card plate (17).

7. A wear resistant automotive steering knuckle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The surfaces of the main body (1) and the steering tie rod (2) are coated with an anti-wear coating.