Suspension assembly for a vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a suspension assembly for a vehicle and the vehicle. The suspension assembly comprises a mounting bracket, an acoustic package and a gas pump. The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting plate adapted to be attached to a vehicle body. The mounting plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes penetrating in the thickness direction. At least one of the mounting holes is open in the extension direction of the mounting plate. The acoustic package is connected to the mounting bracket and is provided with a gas pump mounting cavity. The gas pump is accommodated in the gas pump mounting cavity. The suspension assembly of the application is provided with the mounting plate attached to the vehicle body on the mounting bracket, which improves the stability of the assembly. The mounting bracket is provided with the mounting hole open in the extension direction of the mounting plate, which enables the suspension assembly to be pre-hung at the corresponding position of the vehicle body and then fixed, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the suspension assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to a suspension assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, automotive suspension structures used for assembling air pumps typically require specialized equipment as auxiliary tooling for assembly with the vehicle body due to their weight. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the stability of the suspension structure is difficult to guarantee during assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of this invention is to provide a suspension assembly for a vehicle. According to the invention, the suspension assembly has a mounting plate on the mounting bracket that conforms to the vehicle body, improving the stability of the suspension assembly assembly. Simultaneously, the mounting bracket has mounting holes that open in the direction of extension of the mounting plate, enabling the suspension assembly to have a pre-attachment function and allowing it to be pre-attached to the corresponding position on the vehicle body before being fixed, thus improving the assembly efficiency of the suspension assembly.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a vehicle including the above-described suspension components.

[0005] The suspension assembly according to the present invention includes a mounting bracket, an acoustic package, and an air pump. The mounting bracket has a mounting plate adapted to fit against a vehicle body. The mounting plate has a plurality of mounting holes extending in the thickness direction, at least one of the mounting holes being configured to be open in the extension direction of the mounting plate. The acoustic package is connected to the mounting bracket and has an air pump mounting cavity formed within it. The air pump is housed within the air pump mounting cavity.

[0006] According to the present invention, the suspension assembly includes a mounting bracket as a support structure for assembling an acoustic package and an air pump. The acoustic package contains an air pump mounting cavity, within which the air pump can be housed to ensure its stability. A mounting plate is formed on the mounting bracket. During assembly, the mounting plate fits snugly against the vehicle body. Multiple mounting holes are provided on the mounting plate, through which fasteners can pass to secure the mounting plate to the vehicle body. This snug fit between the mounting plate and the vehicle body improves the stability of the connection between the mounting bracket and the vehicle body. During manufacturing, multiple mounting holes can be machined, with at least one hole having an open opening in the extending direction of the mounting plate. During assembly, a positioning structure can be pre-installed at the location on the vehicle body where the mounting bracket needs to be mounted. Then, the mounting bracket is pre-attached by engaging the positioning structure with the open mounting hole. The mounting bracket pre-attached to the positioning structure is then assembled and fixed to the vehicle body by engaging the remaining mounting holes with fasteners. The method of machining open openings on the mounting holes allows the mounting bracket to have a pre-attached function. During assembly, the pre-attached mounting bracket can avoid the need for additional special equipment, optimize the assembly cycle while ensuring assembly stability, and reduce the assembly difficulty of the mounting bracket.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate has a first extension and a second extension formed at both ends in the extension direction, and the first extension and the second extension are respectively formed with a mounting hole on the same side edge in the extension direction of the mounting plate, and the two mounting holes are open in the same direction.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket further includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate being connected to the mounting plate and perpendicularly disposed on one side edge of the mounting plate, and an acoustic package mounting hole being formed on the connecting plate.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket is provided with a reinforcing plate, the reinforcing plate being connected to the mounting plate and the connecting plate respectively and being orthogonal to the mounting plate and the connecting plate respectively, and the thickness of the reinforcing plate gradually decreasing in the extension direction away from the mounting plate.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the acoustic package includes an upper plate and a housing, the upper plate being connected to the connecting plate; the housing having an air pump mounting cavity formed therein, and the upper plate being optionally connected to the housing to close the air pump mounting cavity.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the suspension assembly further includes a support plate, the mounting plate being adapted to mount a distribution valve, the support plate being connected to the connecting plate, and at least a portion of the support plate projecting in a direction away from the connecting plate and spaced apart from the upper plate to form a gap.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first hole is formed on the connecting plate, and the suspension assembly further includes a first buffer member disposed in the first hole and connecting the upper plate to the connecting plate.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a second hole is formed on the upper plate, and the suspension assembly further includes a second buffer member disposed in the second hole and connected to the air pump and the upper plate respectively.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the inner peripheral wall of the housing is provided with sound-insulating cotton.

[0015] The vehicle according to the present invention is briefly described below.

[0016] The vehicle according to the present invention includes the suspension assembly of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to the present invention is equipped with the suspension assembly of the above embodiments, during assembly, the air pump and acoustic package are connected to the vehicle body via mounting brackets, improving the stability of the air pump and acoustic package during assembly. Furthermore, the mounting bracket itself has mounting holes with open structures, enabling the suspension assembly to have a pre-mounting function, avoiding the need for additional special tooling during suspension assembly, reducing assembly difficulty, and optimizing the assembly process.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a suspension assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a suspension assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of a suspension assembly and a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] Suspension assembly 1;

[0024] Mounting bracket 11, mounting plate 111, first extension 1111, second extension 1112, mounting hole 112, connecting plate 113, first hole 1131, reinforcing plate 114;

[0025] Acoustic package 12, upper plate 121, second hole 1211, shell 122, sound insulation cotton 1221;

[0026] Air pump 13, support plate 14;

[0027] First buffer 151, second buffer 152. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] Currently, automotive suspension structures used for assembling air pumps typically require specialized equipment as auxiliary tooling for assembly with the vehicle body due to their weight. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the stability of the suspension structure is difficult to guarantee during assembly.

[0030] The following is for reference. Figures 1-3 A suspension assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0031] The suspension assembly according to the present invention includes a mounting bracket 11, an acoustic package 12, and an air pump 13. The mounting bracket 11 has a mounting plate 111 adapted to fit against the vehicle body. The mounting plate 111 has a plurality of mounting holes 112 extending in the thickness direction. At least one of the plurality of mounting holes 112 is configured to be open in the extending direction of the mounting plate 111. The acoustic package 12 is connected to the mounting bracket 11, and an air pump 13 mounting cavity is formed within the acoustic package 12. The air pump 13 is housed within the air pump 13 mounting cavity.

[0032] According to the present invention, the suspension assembly includes a mounting bracket 11 as a support structure for assembling the acoustic package 12 and the air pump 13. The acoustic package 12 contains a mounting cavity for the air pump 13, which can be housed within the cavity to ensure the stability of the air pump 13. A mounting plate 111 is formed on the mounting bracket 11. During assembly, the mounting plate 111 fits snugly against the vehicle body. Multiple mounting holes 112 are provided on the mounting plate 111, through which fasteners can pass to fix the mounting plate 111 to the vehicle body. This snug fit between the mounting plate 111 and the vehicle body improves the stability of the connection between the mounting bracket 11 and the vehicle body. During processing, mounting holes 112 can be machined into multiple types, with at least one of them having an open opening in the extension direction of the mounting plate 111. During assembly, a positioning structure can be pre-installed at the location on the vehicle body where the mounting bracket 11 needs to be mounted. Then, the mounting bracket 11 is pre-attached by cooperating with the positioning structure through the open mounting hole 112. The mounting bracket 11 pre-attached to the positioning structure can be assembled and fixed to the vehicle body by fasteners cooperating with the remaining mounting holes 112. The method of machining open openings on the mounting holes 112 enables the mounting bracket 11 to have a pre-attaching function. During assembly, the pre-attached mounting bracket 11 can avoid the need for additional special equipment, optimize the assembly cycle while ensuring assembly stability, and reduce the assembly difficulty of the mounting bracket 11.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate 111 has a first extension 1111 and a second extension 1112 formed at both ends in the extension direction. The first extension 1111 and the second extension 1112 have a mounting hole 112 formed on the same side edge in the extension direction of the mounting plate 111, and the two mounting holes 112 open in the same direction.

[0034] Since the pre-mounting of the mounting bracket 11 is achieved by machining an open mounting hole 112, the machining position of the mounting hole 112 will affect the pre-mounting of the mounting bracket 11. The suspension assembly 1 has a first extension 1111 and a second extension 1112 at both ends of the extending direction of the mounting plate 111. The first extension 1111 and the second extension 1112 extend in the same direction and are orthogonal to the extending direction of the mounting plate 111. A mounting hole 112 is provided on the same side edge of the first extension 1111 and the second extension 1112. These two mounting holes 112 are open in the same direction. During assembly, the open end of the mounting hole 112 can be aligned with the positioning structure, and the mounting plate can be moved until the positioning structure mates with the open mounting hole 112. The open machining method of the mounting hole 112 improves the assembly efficiency during the pre-mounting of the mounting bracket 11.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket 11 further includes a connecting plate 113, which is connected to the mounting plate 111 and is perpendicularly disposed on one side edge of the mounting plate 111. An acoustic package 12 mounting hole 112 is formed on the connecting plate 113. Since the mounting bracket 11 is used to connect the acoustic package 12 to the vehicle body, the structure of the mounting bracket 11 affects the fixation of the acoustic package 12. The suspension assembly 1 also has a connecting plate 113 disposed on one side edge of the mounting plate 111, which is perpendicular to the mounting plate 111. An acoustic package 12 mounting hole 112 for assembling the acoustic package 12 can be machined on the connecting plate 113. During assembly, the acoustic package 12 cooperates with the acoustic package 12 mounting hole 112 to achieve the connection between the acoustic package 12 and the mounting bracket 11. Simultaneously, the arrangement of the mounting plate 111 and the connecting plate 113 reduces space waste during the installation of the acoustic package 12.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a reinforcing plate 114 is provided on the mounting bracket 11. The reinforcing plate 114 is connected to and orthogonal to both the mounting plate 111 and the connecting plate 113. The thickness of the reinforcing plate 114 gradually decreases in the extension direction away from the mounting plate 111. Since the mounting plate 111 and the connecting plate 113 are vertically connected, the structure of the mounting bracket 11 affects the connection strength between the mounting plate 111 and the connecting plate 113. The suspension assembly 1 provides a reinforcing plate 114 on the mounting bracket 11. The reinforcing plate 114 is orthogonal to and connected to both the connecting plate 113 and the mounting plate 111. It can be understood that the reinforcing plate 114 is located at the connection point between the mounting plate 111 and the connecting plate 113 and is perpendicular to both the connecting plate 113 and the mounting plate 111. The provision of the reinforcing plate 114 improves the connection strength between the connecting plate 113 and the mounting plate 111. In addition, the thickness of the reinforcing plate 114 gradually decreases in the direction away from the mounting plate 111, which can reduce the amount of material used and reduce the weight of the mounting bracket 11 without affecting the structural strength of the mounting bracket 11.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the acoustic package 12 includes an upper plate 121 and a housing 122, the upper plate 121 being connected to a connecting plate 113; a mounting cavity for an air pump 13 is formed within the housing 122, and the upper plate 121 can be selectively connected to the housing 122 to seal the mounting cavity for the air pump 13. Since the acoustic package 12 is a structure for fixing the air pump 13, the construction of the acoustic package 12 affects the assembly of the air pump 13. The acoustic package 12 is provided with an upper cover and a housing 122, and a mounting cavity for the air pump 13 is formed inside the housing 122. During assembly, the air pump 13 is assembled into the mounting cavity, and the connection between the upper plate 121 and the housing 122 seals the mounting cavity for the air pump 13 to prevent external dust and other impurities from entering the air pump 13, thus improving the safety of the air pump 13.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the suspension assembly 1 further includes a support plate 14, the mounting plate 111 is adapted to mount a distribution valve, the support plate 14 is connected to the connecting plate 113, and at least a portion of the support plate 14 protrudes in a direction away from the connecting plate 113 and is spaced apart from the upper plate 121 to form a gap. The suspension assembly 1 also includes a distribution valve, therefore the construction of the suspension assembly 1 affects the assembly of the distribution valve. The suspension assembly 1 has a support plate 14 disposed on the connecting plate 113, the support plate 14 is connected to the connecting plate 113 and at least a portion of the support plate 14 protrudes in a direction away from the connecting plate 113, and the protruding area of ​​the support plate 14 can be machined into a mounting area for the distribution valve to improve the assembly stability of the distribution valve. Furthermore, the protruding area of ​​the support plate 14 can form a gap with the upper plate 121 to avoid other structures on the upper plate 121.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first hole 1131 is formed on the connecting plate 113, and the suspension assembly further includes a first buffer 151. The first buffer 151 is disposed in the first hole 1131 and connects the upper plate 121 to the connecting plate 113. Since the upper plate 121 and the connecting plate 113 are connected, the structure between the upper plate 121 and the connecting plate 113 will affect the stability of the connection between the acoustic package 12 and the mounting bracket 11. The suspension assembly 1 also has a first hole 1131 on the connecting plate 113. The first buffer 151 can be disposed in the first hole 1131. During assembly, the first buffer 151 passes through the first hole 1131 and connects to the connecting plate 113 and the upper plate 121 respectively, realizing the connection between the acoustic package 12 and the mounting bracket 11. At the same time, the buffering effect of the first buffer 151 itself can reduce the vibration transmitted from the mounting bracket 11 to the acoustic package 12, thereby improving the assembly stability of the acoustic package 12.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a second hole 1211 is formed on the upper plate 121, and the suspension assembly further includes a second buffer 152, which is disposed in the second hole 1211 and connected to the air pump 13 and the upper plate 121 respectively. Since the air pump 13 is assembled in the acoustic package 12, the structure between the air pump 13 and the acoustic package 12 will affect the stability of the air pump 13 assembly. The suspension assembly 1 has a second hole 1211 machined on the upper plate 121, and the second buffer 152 can be disposed in the second hole 1211. During assembly, the second buffer 152 passes through the second hole 1211 and connects with the air pump 13, realizing the connection between the air pump 13 and the upper plate 121. At the same time, the buffering effect of the second buffer 152 itself can reduce the vibration transmitted between the air pump 13 and the acoustic package 12, and improve the stability of the air pump 13 after connection.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, sound-absorbing cotton 1221 is provided on at least a portion of the inner peripheral wall of the housing 122. Since the air pump 13 generates noise during operation, it can easily affect the driving experience. The suspension assembly 1 provides sound-absorbing cotton 1221 surrounding the air pump 13 on the inner peripheral wall of the housing 122. The sound-absorbing cotton 1221 can absorb the noise generated by the air pump 13 during operation, thus improving the driving experience.

[0042] The vehicle according to the present invention is briefly described below.

[0043] The vehicle according to the present invention includes the suspension assembly 1 in the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to the present invention is equipped with the suspension assembly 1 in the above embodiments, during assembly, the air pump 13 and the acoustic package 12 are connected to the vehicle body via the mounting bracket 11, improving the stability of the air pump 13 and the acoustic package 12 during assembly. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 11 itself has a mounting hole 112 with an open structure, enabling the suspension assembly 1 to have a pre-attachment function, avoiding the need for additional special tooling during the assembly of the suspension assembly 1, reducing assembly difficulty, and optimizing the assembly process.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0045] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0046] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0047] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0048] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A suspension assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket, wherein a mounting plate adapted to fit against the vehicle body is formed on the mounting bracket, and a plurality of mounting holes extending in the thickness direction are formed on the mounting plate, wherein at least one of the plurality of mounting holes is configured to be open in the extension direction of the mounting plate. The mounting plate has a first extension and a second extension at both ends in the extension direction. The first extension and the second extension are respectively formed with a mounting hole on the same side edge in the extension direction of the mounting plate. The two mounting holes open in the same direction. An acoustic package, which is connected to the mounting bracket and has an air pump mounting cavity formed inside the acoustic package; An air pump, wherein the air pump is housed within the air pump mounting cavity; A support plate, the mounting plate being adapted to assemble a distribution valve, the support plate being connected to a connecting plate, at least a portion of the support plate protruding in a direction away from the connecting plate and spaced apart from the upper plate to form a gap; in The mounting bracket further includes a connecting plate, which is connected to the mounting plate and is perpendicularly disposed on one side edge of the mounting plate, and the connecting plate has acoustic package mounting holes.

2. The suspension assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is provided with a reinforcing plate, which is connected to the mounting plate and the connecting plate respectively and is orthogonal to the mounting plate and the connecting plate respectively. The thickness of the reinforcing plate gradually decreases in the extension direction away from the mounting plate.

3. The suspension assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The acoustic package includes: Upper plate, which is connected to the connecting plate; The housing has the air pump mounting cavity formed inside it, and the upper plate is connected to the housing to close the air pump mounting cavity.

4. The suspension assembly for a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate has a first hole, and the suspension assembly further includes a first buffer member, which is disposed in the first hole and connects the upper plate to the connecting plate.

5. The suspension assembly for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper plate has a second hole, and the suspension assembly further includes a second buffer member, which is disposed in the second hole and connected to the air pump and the upper plate respectively.

6. The suspension assembly for a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the inner peripheral wall of the housing is provided with sound-insulating cotton.

7. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the suspension assembly for a vehicle as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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