Spine type truck frame

Abstract

The invention discloses a spine type truck frame which comprises a front supporting assembly, a rear supporting assembly and a spine supporting assembly. The ridge supporting assembly is arranged between the front supporting assembly and the rear supporting assembly, the front supporting assembly and the rear supporting assembly can support the ridge supporting assembly, and the ridge supporting assembly can install and support parts. The vehicle frame assembly has the beneficial effects that a traditional edge beam type vehicle frame is changed into a middle beam spine type structure, the space occupied by the vehicle frame can be fully reduced, sufficient space is provided for whole vehicle arrangement, the front supporting assembly and the rear supporting assembly are connected through the spine supporting assembly, and the vehicle frame assembly of the spine type structure is formed after the whole vehicle frame assembly is assembled; the ridge supporting assembly has very high rigidity and strength, so that high bending rigidity and low torsional rigidity of the whole frame assembly after connection are ensured; the whole frame is small in size; the overall weight is light; and the torsional rigidity is reduced while the bending rigidity is not reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a spine-type truck frame. Background Art

[0002] The main function of a truck frame is to support and connect the various assemblies of the vehicle, keep the assemblies in a relatively correct position, and bear various loads inside and outside the vehicle. The general structural form of a truck frame is a frame structure that spans the front and rear axles of the vehicle, commonly known as a beam. The traditional truck frame is mainly composed of two longitudinal beams and several cross beams. The longitudinal beams run from the front to the rear and are supported on the wheels through the suspension device, front axle, and rear axle.

[0003] The traditional frame occupies the main layout space due to its own width and height. In actual vehicle layout, the side hanging method is often used to hang various parts on both sides of the longitudinal beam, and the utilization rate of the middle space is low. There is a drive shaft in the middle of the fuel vehicle, and this part of the space is relatively utilized. However, the vehicle parts of new energy trucks have subversive changes compared to traditional fuel vehicles. The traditional frame structure cannot arrange large-volume parts, such as battery packs; at the same time, the middle space cannot be fully utilized. This means that the whole vehicle must meet the layout requirements by increasing the wheelbase and using the space behind the cab, which brings a series of problems such as increased vehicle length, higher center of gravity, increased deadweight, increased turning radius, and compressed cargo box length. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and the invention title of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the specification abstract and the invention title, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0005] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a spine-type truck frame, which can fully reduce the space occupied by the frame itself and provide sufficient space for the layout of the whole vehicle by changing the traditional side beam frame to a center beam spine structure. At the same time, changing to a spine-type structure can reduce the torsional stiffness while ensuring sufficient bending stiffness of the frame, which is beneficial to the reliability of the components installed in the middle.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a spine-type truck frame, which includes a front support assembly, a rear support assembly, and a backbone support assembly; a backbone support assembly is arranged between the front support assembly and the rear support assembly, the front support assembly and the rear support assembly can support the backbone support assembly, and the backbone support assembly can support the installation of parts.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, the upper end surface of the spine support assembly is provided with a support surface, and the lower end of the support surface is provided with a spine, the spine can support the support surface, and the support surface can support the components.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, the spine support assembly includes a first support member and a second support member; the first support member and the second support member are arranged in close proximity, and the upper ends of the first support member and the second support member can support components.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, the fitting parts of the first support member and the second support member form a backbone, and the upper ends of the first support member and the second support member extend laterally to form support surfaces connected to the backbone.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, wherein: a lower support platform is provided laterally extending from the lower ends of the first support member and the second support member, the lower support platform is connected to the spine, and the length of the lower support platform is less than the length of the support surface.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, recessed portions are provided on the side surfaces of the first support member and the second support member.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, a plurality of groups of hole structures are provided on the spine support assembly.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, a frame assembly is also arranged on the spine support assembly, the spine support assembly can support the frame assembly, and the frame assembly is connected and supported by the front support assembly and the rear support assembly.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, the front support assembly includes a front middle cross beam, a first front longitudinal beam, a second front longitudinal beam, and a first cross beam; the front middle cross beam is connected to one end of the spine support assembly, the front middle cross beam can support the spine support assembly, the two sides of the front middle cross beam are respectively connected to the first front longitudinal beam and the second front longitudinal beam, and the first front longitudinal beam and the second front longitudinal beam are connected to the first cross beam at one end away from the front middle cross beam.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the spine-type truck frame of the present invention, the rear support assembly includes a rear middle crossbeam, a third longitudinal beam, a fourth longitudinal beam, a rear crossbeam, and a tail crossbeam; the rear middle crossbeam is connected to the other end of the spine support assembly, the two sides of the rear middle crossbeam are respectively connected to the third longitudinal beam and the fourth longitudinal beam, a rear crossbeam is connected in the middle of the third longitudinal beam and the fourth longitudinal beam, and the third longitudinal beam and the fourth longitudinal beam are connected to the tail crossbeam at one end away from the rear middle crossbeam.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the present invention: By changing the traditional side beam frame to a center beam spine structure, the present invention can fully reduce the space occupied by the frame itself and provide sufficient space for the layout of the whole vehicle. At the same time, changing to a spine structure can reduce the torsional stiffness while ensuring sufficient bending stiffness of the frame, which is beneficial to the reliability of the central installation parts; the front support assembly and the rear support assembly are connected by a spine support assembly, and a frame assembly of a spine structure is formed after the overall assembly; the spine support assembly itself has high stiffness and strength, ensuring the overall high bending stiffness and low torsional stiffness of the connected rear frame assembly; the overall frame of the present invention is small in size; light in weight; and reduces torsional stiffness without reducing bending stiffness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall spine-type truck frame.

[0020] Figure 2 Exploded view of a spine-type truck frame.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the frame assembly of the spine-type truck frame.

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the front center crossbeam of a spine-type truck frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention, provides a spine-type truck frame, which includes a front support assembly 1, a rear support assembly 2, and a backbone support assembly 3; by setting the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2, the backbone support assembly 3 can be connected and supported, and the backbone support assembly 3 can connect and support various components.

[0028] Specifically, it includes a front support component 1, a rear support component 2, and a spine support component 3; the spine support component 3 is arranged between the front support component 1 and the rear support component 2, the front support component 1 and the rear support component 2 can support the spine support component 3, and the spine support component 3 can support the installation of parts.

[0029] In summary, the middle space of traditional fuel vehicles cannot be utilized, while the present device is applied to new energy trucks. The designed spine support assembly 3 saves the occupied space in the middle, and the middle space can be used to support battery packs, etc. The spine support assembly 3 can ensure that the bending stiffness of the frame is sufficient while reducing the torsional stiffness, which is beneficial to the reliability of the components installed in the middle.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. In the previous embodiment, the spine-type truck frame includes a front support assembly 1, a rear support assembly 2, and a backbone support assembly 3; by setting the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2, the backbone support assembly 3 can be connected and supported, and the backbone support assembly 3 can connect and support various components.

[0032] Specifically, it includes a front support component 1, a rear support component 2, and a spine support component 3; the spine support component 3 is arranged between the front support component 1 and the rear support component 2, the front support component 1 and the rear support component 2 can support the spine support component 3, and the spine support component 3 can support the installation of parts.

[0033] It should be noted that if the current fuel vehicle frames are directly applied to new energy vehicles, it will cause a waste of space, and the battery pack cannot be installed in the middle. This will increase the length of the vehicle, raise the center of gravity, increase the turning radius, and compress the length of the cargo box.

[0034] It should be noted that the core of our structure is to disconnect the longitudinal beams of the frame, then form a back-to-back middle longitudinal beam in the middle, and then reconnect it with high-strength structural parts. Including back-to-back longitudinal beams and high-strength connection structures. This structure is the key to ensuring the rigidity when the frame is disconnected. Our first feature is that the longitudinal beam is disconnected, and the difficulty of the entire design is to maintain the rigidity of the unconnected state on the basis of disconnection.

[0035] Furthermore, a support surface 34 is disposed on the upper end surface of the spine support assembly 3, and a spine 33 is disposed at the lower end of the support surface 34. The spine 33 can support the support surface 34, and the support surface 34 can support the components.

[0036] Preferably, various parts and equipment can be installed through the support surface 34, and a frame assembly 4 can be set on the upper end of the support surface 34, and the frame assembly 4 can be used to support the battery pack.

[0037] Furthermore, the spine support assembly 3 includes a first support member 31 and a second support member 32; the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 are arranged in close contact, and the upper ends of the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 can support parts.

[0038] Preferably, the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 are connected back to back to increase their strength.

[0039] Furthermore, a ridgepole 33 is formed at the fitting portion of the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 , and a support surface 34 is provided on the upper ends of the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 extending laterally, and the support surface 34 is connected to the ridgepole 33 .

[0040] Preferably, the support surface 34 can be supported by the backbone 33, thereby ensuring that large-volume components can be supported.

[0041] Furthermore, a lower support platform 35 is provided at the lower end of the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 extending laterally. The lower support platform 35 is connected to the backbone 33 , and the length of the lower support platform 35 is smaller than the length of the support surface 34 .

[0042] Preferably, by providing the lower support platform 35, the two sides can be conveniently connected and supported with the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2, and the lower support platform 35 can be conveniently supported and connected with other components.

[0043] Furthermore, recessed portions 36 are provided on the side surfaces of the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 .

[0044] Preferably, the recessed portion 36 can save materials and reduce costs, and the recessed portion 36 can be easily connected with other components.

[0045] Furthermore, a plurality of groups of hole structures 37 are provided on the spine support assembly 3 .

[0046] Preferably, multiple groups of hole structures 37 are provided inside the recessed portion 36 to facilitate installation with other equipment and fixation.

[0047] Further, see Figure 3 A frame assembly 4 is also provided on the spine support assembly 3. The spine support assembly 3 can support the frame assembly 4, and the frame assembly 4 is connected and supported with the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2.

[0048] Preferably, the frame assembly 4 can support the battery pack. The frame assembly 4 is disposed on the spine support assembly 3 and is connected to the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2, so that the frame assembly 4 has sufficient supporting force.

[0049] Furthermore, the front support assembly 1 includes a front middle cross beam 11, a first front longitudinal beam 12, a second front longitudinal beam 13, and a first cross beam 14; the front middle cross beam 11 is connected to one end of the spine support assembly 3, the front middle cross beam 11 can support the spine support assembly 3, and the two sides of the front middle cross beam 11 are respectively connected to the first front longitudinal beam 12 and the second front longitudinal beam 13, and the first front longitudinal beam 12 and the second front longitudinal beam 13 are connected to the first cross beam 14 at one end away from the front middle cross beam 11.

[0050] Furthermore, the rear support assembly 2 includes a rear middle cross beam 21, a third longitudinal beam 22, a fourth longitudinal beam 23, a rear cross beam 24, and a tail cross beam 25; the rear middle cross beam 21 is connected to the other end of the spine support assembly 3, and the two sides of the rear middle cross beam 21 are respectively connected to the third longitudinal beam 22 and the fourth longitudinal beam 23, and the rear cross beam 24 is connected to the middle position of the third longitudinal beam 22 and the fourth longitudinal beam 23, and the third longitudinal beam 22 and the fourth longitudinal beam 23 are connected to the tail cross beam 25 at the end away from the rear middle cross beam 21.

[0051] Preferably, the rear middle cross beam 21 and the front middle cross beam 11 adopt the same structure to support the spine support assembly 3 .

[0052] Preferably, the spine support assembly 3 is assembled with the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2 in a separate manner, and the space in the middle is also utilized.

[0053] In summary, the present invention can fully reduce the space occupied by the frame itself by changing the traditional side beam frame to a middle beam spine structure, providing sufficient space for the layout of the whole vehicle. At the same time, changing to a spine structure can reduce the torsional stiffness while ensuring sufficient bending stiffness of the frame, which is beneficial to the reliability of the middle installation parts; the front support assembly 1 and the rear support assembly 2 are connected by the spine support assembly 3, and the frame assembly of the spine structure is formed after the overall assembly; the spine support assembly 3 itself has very high stiffness and strength, ensuring the overall high bending stiffness and low torsional stiffness of the connected rear frame assembly; the overall frame of the present invention is small in size; light in weight; and reduces torsional stiffness without reducing bending stiffness.

[0054] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangement, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of performing the function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other replacements, modifications, changes and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to several modifications still falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0055] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0056] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.

[0057] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A spine-type truck frame, characterized in that: The invention comprises a front support assembly (1), a rear support assembly (2), and a spine support assembly (3); the spine support assembly (3) is arranged between the front support assembly (1) and the rear support assembly (2); the front support assembly (1) and the rear support assembly (2) can support the spine support assembly (3); and the spine support assembly (3) can support the installation of parts.

2. The spine-type truck frame of claim 1, wherein: The upper end surface of the spine support assembly (3) is provided with a support surface (34), and the lower end of the support surface (34) is provided with a spine (33); the spine (33) can support the support surface (34), and the support surface (34) can support components.

3. The spine-type truck frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The spine support assembly (3) comprises a first support member (31) and a second support member (32); the first support member (31) and the second support member (32) are arranged in close contact with each other, and the upper ends of the first support member (31) and the second support member (32) can support parts.

4. The spine-type truck frame of claim 3, wherein: The fitting parts of the first support member (31) and the second support member (32) form a backbone (33), and the upper ends of the first support member (31) and the second support member (32) are provided with support surfaces (34) extending laterally, and the support surfaces (34) are connected to the backbone (33).

5. The spine-type truck frame of claim 4, wherein: A lower support platform (35) is provided at the lower end of the first support member (31) and the second support member (32) extending laterally, the lower support platform (35) is connected to the backbone (33), and the length of the lower support platform (35) is less than the length of the support surface (34).

6. The spine-type truck frame of claim 3, wherein: The first support member (31) and the second support member (32) are provided with recessed portions (36) on their sides.

7. The spine-type truck frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The spine support component (3) is provided with a plurality of groups of hole structures (37).

8. The spine-type truck frame of claim 1, wherein: The spine support component (3) is also provided with a frame component (4), and the spine support component (3) can support the frame component (4), and the frame component (4) is connected and supported with the front support component (1) and the rear support component (2).

9. The spine-type truck frame of claim 2 or 8, wherein: The front support assembly (1) comprises a front middle cross beam (11), a first front longitudinal beam (12), a second front longitudinal beam (13), and a first cross beam (14); the front middle cross beam (11) is connected to one end of a spine support assembly (3), the front middle cross beam (11) can support the spine support assembly (3), the two sides of the front middle cross beam (11) are respectively connected to the first front longitudinal beam (12) and the second front longitudinal beam (13), and the first front longitudinal beam (12) and the second front longitudinal beam (13) are connected to the first cross beam (14) at one end away from the front middle cross beam (11).

10. The spine-type truck frame of claim 2 or 8, wherein: The rear support assembly (2) comprises a rear middle cross beam (21), a third longitudinal beam (22), a fourth longitudinal beam (23), a rear cross beam (24), and a tail cross beam (25); the rear middle cross beam (21) is connected to the other end of the spine support assembly (3); the two sides of the rear middle cross beam (21) are respectively connected to the third longitudinal beam (22) and the fourth longitudinal beam (23); the rear cross beam (24) is connected to the middle position of the third longitudinal beam (22) and the fourth longitudinal beam (23); the third longitudinal beam (22) and the fourth longitudinal beam (23) are connected to the tail cross beam (25) at one end away from the rear middle cross beam (21).

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