Twin flow turnarounds for turbocharger core body components

By designing a double-layer transfer cart, the problems of low space utilization, inflexible turning, and inconvenient oil recovery of the core components of the turbocharger were solved, achieving efficient space utilization and safe oil recovery, and improving the stability and service life of the equipment.

CN224491173UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14WUXI WEIFU HIGH TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI WEIFU HIGH TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing turbocharger core component transfer carts suffer from problems such as low space utilization, inflexible turning, inconvenient oil recovery, and easy detachment of fixed wheels.

Method used

A double-layer transfer vehicle was designed, including an upper and lower support frame, equipped with casters, a tilting oil collection box and a safety lock. The upper support frame is opened and closed by a gas spring, and combined with a roller support plate and connecting pipe, it can achieve multi-directional turning and efficient oil collection.

Benefits of technology

It improves space utilization, enhances turning flexibility, ensures efficient oil recovery, strengthens the connection of the casters, and improves service life and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a double -deck flow turns over the car for turbocharger core body part, including upper layer support, lower layer support, air support, joint and connecting pipe, upper layer support and lower layer support are hinged together through joint, upper layer support is opened and shut through air support, install upper layer support placing frame, upper oil accumulation box, opening handle and upper layer support buffer pad on upper layer support, install lower layer support placing frame, lower oil accumulation box, angle support block, lower layer support buffer pad and universal wheel on lower layer support, the oil return nozzle and oil return interface are connected through the connecting pipe. The utility model has high space utilization, and core body part placing quantity can double increase, can flexibly control flow turns over the car, realizes multidirectional turning, is favorable to oil return, the junction of universal wheel and lower layer support is more firm, is not easy to damage, can improve the service life of upper layer support and lower layer support, the user can easily open upper layer support, has higher use safety, is convenient for changing type, and has high applicability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a transfer vehicle, specifically a double-layer transfer vehicle for the core components of a turbocharger. Background Technology

[0002] After the turbocharger core components are transferred to the high-speed dynamic balancing station, due to the different cycle time compared to the next process, a certain number of turbocharger core components will accumulate before being transferred to the next process. After the turbocharger core components have been dynamically balanced, some engine oil will remain in the cavity. A transfer cart is needed to allow the turbocharger core components to drain the excess oil by resting on the transfer cart.

[0003] The current transfer vehicles have the following drawbacks:

[0004] 1. The single-story structure has low space utilization and a large number of vehicles moving around on-site, which is not conducive to placement and management;

[0005] 2. The cart is equipped with two fixed wheels and two swivel wheels. When pushing the cart with the fixed wheels on the side, it is not easy for the cart to turn.

[0006] 3. The bottom plate of the oil collection box has no tilt angle, which is not conducive to oil recovery;

[0007] 4. Both the fixed wheels and the casters are directly fixed to the aluminum profile without a support plate. After long-term use, the fixed wheels and casters are prone to falling off. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a double-layer transfer cart for turbocharger core components that has high space utilization and stable operation.

[0009] According to the technical solution provided by this utility model, the core component of the turbocharger is a double-layer transfer cart, which includes an upper support, a lower support, an air support, a hinge, and a connecting pipe.

[0010] The hinge includes an upper hinge plate, a hinge pin, and a lower hinge plate. The upper hinge plate is fixed to the lower rear end of the upper support, and the lower hinge plate is fixed to the upper rear end of the lower support. The upper and lower supports are hinged together by the hinge. The upper end of the gas spring is fixed to the lower side of the upper support, and the lower end of the gas spring is fixed to the upper side of the lower support. The upper support is opened and closed by the gas spring.

[0011] Several upper-level support racks, an upper oil collection box, an opening handle, and several upper-level support buffer pads are installed on the upper support. Each upper-level support rack is a rectangular column with an oil drain groove on both its upper and lower surfaces. A positioning pin is fixed to each side of each oil drain groove, and the spacing between each set of positioning pins on the upper and lower surfaces is different. An upper oil collection box is fixed to the upper support below the corresponding upper-level support rack. The upper oil collection box includes a bottom plate and side plates. The bottom plate is tilted backward, and an oil return nozzle is located on the rear side of the bottom plate. The opening handle is fixed to the front of the upper support. The upper support buffer pads are fixed to the bottom corners of the upper support.

[0012] The lower support is equipped with several lower support placement frames, a lower oil collection box, an angled support block, several lower support buffer pads, and several casters. Each lower support placement frame is a rectangular column with an oil drain groove on both its upper and lower surfaces. A positioning pin is fixed to each side of each oil drain groove, securing the lower support placement frame to its upper and lower surfaces. The spacing of the pins is different; a lower oil collection box is fixed on the lower bracket below the corresponding lower bracket placement frame. The lower oil collection box includes a lower oil collection box bottom plate and a lower oil collection box side plate. The lower oil collection box bottom plate is inclined backward. A return oil switch valve is provided on the rear side of the lower oil collection box bottom plate, and a return oil interface is provided on the lower oil collection box side plate; the tilt support block is fixed to the upper rear end of the lower bracket; the lower bracket buffer pad is fixed to the top corner of the lower bracket; at least three casters are installed at the bottom corner of the lower bracket.

[0013] The return nozzle and the return port are connected by a connecting pipe.

[0014] Preferably, drive handles are fixed to the upper part of the opposite two sides of the upper support.

[0015] Preferably, a roller support plate is fixed at the bottom corner of the lower support, and the casters are mounted on the corresponding roller support plates.

[0016] Preferably, a shelf is fixed on the lower support below the corresponding oil collection box.

[0017] Preferably, a safety lock is also included. The safety lock includes a hook, a ring, and a ring seat. The hook of the safety lock is fixed to the front bottom of the upper support, the ring seat of the safety lock is fixed to the front top of the lower support, and the ring of the safety lock is movably mounted on the ring seat. The ring and the hook cooperate with each other.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. Double-layer placement space, high space utilization, the number of turbocharger core components can be doubled;

[0020] 2. By installing casters at the bottom corners of the lower support, the core components of the turbocharger can be flexibly controlled using a double-layer transfer cart, enabling multi-directional turning;

[0021] 3. The bottom plates of the upper and lower oil collection boxes are inclined at an angle, tilting towards the oil return nozzle and oil return interface to facilitate oil return;

[0022] 4. The casters are connected to the lower support through the roller support plate, which improves the connection strength between the casters and the lower support, making the connection between the casters and the lower support more secure and less prone to damage.

[0023] 5. By fixing the upper support buffer pad at the bottom corner of the upper support and the lower support buffer pad at the top corner of the lower support, the gravitational impact when the upper and lower supports are combined can be effectively reduced, thereby improving the service life of the upper and lower supports.

[0024] 6. The upper support is opened and closed by gas spring, allowing users to easily open it;

[0025] 7. The upper and lower supports can be self-locked by safety locks after being combined, which can prevent workers from accidentally lifting the upper support when the material is full and causing the workpiece to tip over, thus ensuring high safety.

[0026] 8. An inclined support block is fixed at the upper rear of the lower support. The inclined support block is used to support the upper support after it is opened to the position. While ensuring that the upper workpiece can be reliably placed on the turbocharger core component, it can also leave enough operating space to place the turbocharger core component on the lower support.

[0027] 9. The positioning pins on the upper and lower surfaces of the upper and lower support racks can correspond to two different products respectively, making them reversible, easy to change, and highly applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional views of the utility model in use.

[0029] Figure 2 This is the second perspective view of the utility model in use.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the upper support in this utility model.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the upper support frame in this utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the upper oil collection box in this utility model.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the lower support in this utility model.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the lower support frame in this utility model.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the lower oil collection box in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] A double-layer transfer car for a turbocharger core component, such as Figure 1-9 As shown, it includes an upper support 1, a lower support 2, a gas spring 3, a hinge 4, and a connecting pipe 5;

[0039] The hinge 4 includes an upper hinge plate, a hinge pin, and a lower hinge plate. The upper hinge plate is fixed to the lower rear end of the upper support 1, and the lower hinge plate is fixed to the upper rear end of the lower support 2. The upper support 1 and the lower support 2 are hinged together by the hinge 4. The upper end of the gas spring 3 is fixed to the lower side of the upper support 1, and the lower end of the gas spring 3 is fixed to the upper side of the lower support 2. The upper support 1 is opened and closed by the gas spring 3, and the user can easily open the upper support 1.

[0040] Several upper support racks 1.1, an upper oil collection box 1.2, an opening handle 1.3, and several upper support buffer pads 1.4 are installed on the upper support 1. The upper support rack 1.1 is a columnar body with a rectangular cross-section. Oil drain grooves 1.11 are provided on both the upper and lower surfaces of the upper support rack 1.1. A positioning pin 1.12 is fixed to each side of each oil drain groove 1.11, securing the upper support rack to the support. The spacing of the positioning pins 1.12 of each set of upper support placement frames on the upper and lower surfaces of frame 1.1 is different; an upper oil collection box 1.2 is fixed on the upper support 1 below the corresponding upper support placement frame 1.1. The upper oil collection box 1.2 includes an upper oil collection box bottom plate and an upper oil collection box side plate. The upper oil collection box bottom plate is inclined backward, and an oil return nozzle 1.21 is provided on the rear side of the upper oil collection box bottom plate; the opening handle 1.3 is fixed to the front of the upper support 1; the upper support buffer pad 1.4 is fixed to the bottom corner of the upper support 1.

[0041] Several lower support brackets 2.1, lower oil collection boxes 2.2, tilting support blocks 2.3, several lower support buffer pads 2.4, and several casters 2.5 are installed on the lower support bracket 2. The lower support bracket 2.1 is a rectangular column with a rectangular cross-section. Oil drain grooves 2.11 are provided on both the upper and lower surfaces of the lower support bracket 2.1. A positioning pin 2.12 is fixed on each side of each oil drain groove 2.11. The spacing between the positioning pins 2.12 on the upper and lower surfaces of the lower support bracket 2.1 is different. A lower oil collection box 2.2 is fixed on the lower support bracket 2 below the corresponding lower support bracket 2.1. The lower oil collection box 2.2 includes a bottom plate and side plates. The bottom plate of the lower oil collection box is tilted backward, and a return oil switch valve 2.21 is provided on the rear side of the bottom plate of the lower oil collection box. An oil return interface 2.22 is provided on the side plate of the lower oil collection box. The tilt support block 2.3 is fixed to the upper rear end of the lower support 2. The tilt support block 2.3 is used to support the upper support 1 after it is opened to the position. While ensuring that the upper workpiece 1 can be reliably placed on the turbocharger core component 10, it can also leave enough operating space to place the turbocharger core component 10 on the lower support 2. The buffer pad 2.4 of the lower support is fixed at the top corner of the lower support 2. At least three casters 2.5 are installed at the bottom corner of the lower support 2. By installing casters 2.5 at the bottom corner of the lower support 2, the turbocharger core component can be flexibly controlled to achieve multi-directional turning using a double-layer transfer cart.

[0042] The oil return nozzle 1.21 and the oil return interface 2.22 are connected by a connecting pipe 5 for connecting the oil passages of the upper oil collection box 1.2 and the lower oil collection box 2.2.

[0043] Drive handles 1.5 are fixed at the upper ends of the opposite two sides of the upper bracket 1.

[0044] A roller support plate 2.6 is fixed at the bottom corner of the lower support 2. The caster wheel 2.4 is installed on the corresponding roller support plate 2.6. The caster wheel 2.5 is connected to the lower support 2 through the roller support plate 2.6, which improves the connection strength between the caster wheel 2.5 and the lower support 2, making the connection between the caster wheel 2.5 and the lower support 2 more secure and less prone to damage.

[0045] A shelf 2.7 is fixed on the lower bracket 2 below the corresponding oil collection box 2.2 for placing tools or fixtures.

[0046] It also includes a safety latch 6, which comprises a latch hook, a latch ring, and a latch ring seat. The latch hook of the safety latch 6 is fixed to the front bottom of the upper support 1, and the latch ring seat of the safety latch 6 is fixed to the front top of the lower support 2. The latch ring of the safety latch 6 is movably mounted on the latch ring seat, and the latch ring cooperates with the latch hook. After the upper support 1 and the lower support 2 are combined, they can be self-locked by the safety latch 6, which can prevent workers from accidentally lifting the upper support 1 when it is full, causing the turbocharger core component 10 to overturn, thus ensuring high safety in use.

[0047] This invention features a double-layer placement space with an upper bracket 1 and a lower bracket 2, resulting in high space utilization and doubling the number of turbocharger core components that can be placed. In this invention, the upper bracket 1.1 and lower bracket 2.1 serve to hold the turbocharger core component 10. The spacing of each set of upper bracket positioning pins 1.12 fixed to the upper and lower surfaces of the upper bracket 1.1 differs. Each set of upper bracket positioning pins 1.12 engages with two mounting holes on the oil return flange surface of the turbocharger core component 10, enabling the placement and positioning of the turbocharger core component 10. The spacing of each set of lower bracket placement pins 2.12 on the upper and lower surfaces of the lower bracket placement frame 2.1 is different. Each set of lower bracket placement pins 2.12 mates with the two mounting holes on the oil return port flange of the turbocharger core component 10, which can realize the placement and positioning of the turbocharger core component 10. The upper bracket placement frame 1.1 and the lower bracket placement frame 2.1 can be used in both directions. There is no need to replace the upper bracket placement frame 1.1 and the lower bracket placement frame 2.1. Just rotate the upper bracket placement frame 1.1 and the lower bracket placement frame 2.1 180° to place turbocharger core components 10 of different specifications.

[0048] The upper oil collection box 1.2 and the lower oil collection box 2.2 are welded from sheet metal and are enclosed on all sides. They are used to collect the oil flowing out when the turbocharger core component 10 is stationary. The bottom plate of the upper oil collection box is tilted backward to facilitate oil return; the bottom plate of the lower oil collection box is tilted backward to facilitate oil return. The opening handle 1.3 is used to open and close the upper support 1. The upper support buffer pad 1.4 is fixed at the bottom corner of the upper support 1, and the lower support buffer pad 2.4 is fixed at the top corner of the lower support 2. This can effectively reduce the gravitational impact when the upper support 1 and the lower support 2 are combined, and improve the service life of the upper support 1 and the lower support 2. The drive handle 1.5 is used to push the double-layer transfer cart of the turbocharger core component of this utility model as a whole.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to examples, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A double-layer transfer cart for a turbocharger core component, comprising an upper support (1), a lower support (2), an air strut (3), a hinge (4), and a connecting pipe (5); Its characteristics are: The hinge (4) includes an upper hinge plate, a hinge pin, and a lower hinge plate. The upper hinge plate is fixed to the lower rear end of the upper support (1), and the lower hinge plate is fixed to the upper rear end of the lower support (2). The upper support (1) and the lower support (2) are hinged together by the hinge (4). The upper end of the gas spring (3) is fixed to the lower side of the upper support (1), and the lower end of the gas spring (3) is fixed to the upper side of the lower support (2). The upper support (1) is opened and closed by the gas spring (3). Several upper support racks (1.1), an upper oil collection box (1.2), an opening handle (1.3), and several upper support buffer pads (1.4) are installed on the upper support (1). The upper support rack (1.1) is a columnar body with a rectangular cross-section. Oil drain grooves (1.11) are provided on both the upper and lower surfaces of the upper support rack (1.1). An upper support rack positioning pin (1.12) is fixed on each side of each upper support rack oil drain groove (1.11). The spacing of the positioning pins (1.12) of each set of upper support placement frames on the upper and lower surfaces of (1.1) is different; an upper oil collection box (1.2) is fixed on the upper support (1) below the corresponding upper support placement frame (1.1). The upper oil collection box (1.2) includes an upper oil collection box bottom plate and an upper oil collection box side plate. The upper oil collection box bottom plate is tilted backward, and an oil return nozzle (1.21) is provided on the rear side of the upper oil collection box bottom plate; the opening handle (1.3) is fixed in front of the upper support (1); the upper support buffer pad (1.4) is fixed at the bottom corner of the upper support (1); Several lower support brackets (2.1), lower oil collection boxes (2.2), tilting support blocks (2.3), several lower support buffer pads (2.4), and several casters (2.5) are installed on the lower support (2). The lower support bracket (2.1) is a columnar body with a rectangular cross-section. Oil drain grooves (2.11) are provided on both the upper and lower surfaces of the lower support bracket (2.1). A positioning pin (2.12) is fixed on each side of each lower support bracket oil drain groove (2.11). The lower support bracket is fixed on the upper and lower surfaces of the lower support bracket (2.1). The spacing of the positioning pins (2.12) is different; a lower oil collection box (2.2) is fixed on the lower bracket (2) below the corresponding lower bracket placement frame (2.1). The lower oil collection box (2.2) includes a lower oil collection box bottom plate and a lower oil collection box side plate. The lower oil collection box bottom plate is tilted backward. A return oil switch valve (2.21) is provided on the rear side of the lower oil collection box bottom plate. A return oil interface (2.22) is provided on the lower oil collection box side plate. The tilt support block (2.3) is fixed at the upper rear end of the lower bracket (2). The lower bracket buffer pad (2.4) is fixed at the top corner of the lower bracket (2). At least three of the universal wheels (2.5) are installed at the bottom corner of the lower bracket (2). The return oil nozzle (1.21) and the return oil interface (2.22) are connected by a connecting pipe (5).

2. The double-layer transfer cart for the core component of the turbocharger as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A drive handle (1.5) is fixed on the upper part of the opposite two sides of the upper bracket (1).

3. The double-layer transfer cart for the core component of the turbocharger as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower support (2) has a roller support plate (2.6) fixed at the bottom corner, and the caster wheel (2.4) is installed on the corresponding roller support plate (2.6).

4. The double-layer transfer cart for the core component of the turbocharger as described in claim 1, characterized in that: in A shelf (2.7) is fixed on the lower bracket (2) below the corresponding oil collection box (2.2).

5. The double-layer transfer cart for the core component of the turbocharger as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a safety lock (6), which includes a lock hook, a lock ring and a lock ring seat. The lock hook of the safety lock (6) is fixed at the front bottom of the upper support (1), the lock ring seat of the safety lock (6) is fixed at the front top of the lower support (2), and the lock ring of the safety lock (6) is movably installed on the lock ring seat. The lock ring and the lock hook cooperate.