Shock absorber device capable of generating electricity

By designing a generator-powered shock absorber device, the vertical movement of the shock absorber is converted into electrical energy, solving the problem of wasted power consumption in the shock absorber and improving energy utilization efficiency.

CN121854547APending Publication Date: 2026-04-14晏厚城
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-20
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing shock absorbers waste work during vertical movement, failing to convert it into other forms of energy, thus affecting energy utilization efficiency.

Method used

Design a generator-powered shock absorber device. The up-and-down movement of the shock absorber drives a rack and pinion to drive a transmission component, which in turn drives a generator to generate electricity, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Benefits of technology

This technology converts the work done by the up-and-down movement of the shock absorber into electrical energy, thus improving energy utilization efficiency.

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Abstract

The shock absorber device comprises a shock absorber body, the shock absorber body is connected with one end of a connecting plate, the other end of the connecting plate is connected with a mounting vertical plate, a rack is mounted on the inner side of the mounting vertical plate, the rack is connected with a power generator through a transmission assembly, and the shock absorber body comprises a lower sleeve. A buffer rod is installed in the lower sleeve, an upper sleeve is installed at the upper end of the buffer rod, the lower sleeve is sleeved with the upper sleeve, the connecting plate is connected with the upper sleeve, the bottom of the buffer rod is connected with a shock-proof guide disc, the bottom of the shock-proof guide disc is connected with a buffer spring, and the buffer spring is connected with the bottom of the lower sleeve. According to the device, work generated when the shock absorber moves up and down can be converted into electric energy through the generator, and energy utilization is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of shock absorber equipment technology, and specifically to a power-generating shock absorber device. Background Technology

[0002] To rapidly dampen vibrations from the chassis and body, improving ride smoothness and comfort, automotive systems are typically equipped with shock absorbers. Various methods of using shock absorbers exist, primarily aiming to achieve a balance between vehicle handling and comfort while providing sufficient support. However, much of the work done by the vertical movement of existing shock absorbers is wasted, unable to be converted into other forms of energy for utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a generator-generating shock absorber device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. To achieve the above objective, this invention provides the following technical solution: a generator-generating shock absorber device, comprising a shock absorber body, one end of which is connected to a connecting plate, the other end of which is connected to a mounting vertical plate, a rack mounted on the inner side of the mounting vertical plate, and the rack connected to a generator via a transmission assembly.

[0004] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a helical gear, which is mounted on a mounting bracket via a mounting shaft. The helical gear meshes with helical gear I, which is mounted on a support shaft. A drive wheel is mounted on the support shaft, and the drive wheel is connected to a driven wheel via a drive belt. The driven wheel is connected to a generator.

[0005] Preferably, the bottom of the support shaft is mounted on the base plate via a bearing, and the base plate is connected to the generator.

[0006] Preferably, the shock absorber body includes a lower sleeve, a buffer rod is installed inside the lower sleeve, an upper sleeve is installed at the upper end of the buffer rod, the upper sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the lower sleeve, a connecting plate is connected to the upper sleeve, a shock absorber guide plate is connected to the bottom of the buffer rod, a buffer spring is connected to the bottom of the shock absorber guide plate, and the buffer spring is connected to the bottom of the lower sleeve.

[0007] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows: This device can convert the work done by the shock absorber during its up-and-down movement into electrical energy through a generator, thereby improving energy utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shock absorber body structure of the present invention.

[0010] In the diagram, 1. Shock absorber body; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Mounting vertical plate; 4. Rack; 5. Generator; 6. Mounting shaft; 7. Mounting bracket; 8. Helical gear I; 9. Support shaft; 10. Drive wheel; 11. Drive belt; 12. Driven wheel; 13. Base plate; 14. Lower sleeve; 15. Buffer rod; 16. Upper sleeve; 17. Shock absorber guide plate; 18. Buffer spring; 19. Helical gear. Detailed Implementation

[0011] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of the present invention easier to understand, the present invention will be further described below with reference to specific illustrations. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, integral connections, mechanical connections, or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can be internal connections between two components.

[0012] Example 1

[0013] like Figure 1 The present invention relates to a generator shock absorber device, comprising a shock absorber body 1, one end of which is connected to a connecting plate 2, and the other end of which is connected to a mounting vertical plate 3. A rack 4 is mounted on the inner side of the mounting vertical plate 3, and the rack 4 is connected to a generator 5 through a transmission assembly.

[0014] Example 2

[0015] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram shows a generator-generating shock absorber device, comprising a shock absorber body 1, one end of which is connected to a connecting plate 2, and the other end of which is connected to a mounting vertical plate 3. A rack 4 is mounted on the inner side of the mounting vertical plate 3, the rack 4 meshing with a helical gear 19. The helical gear 19 is mounted on a mounting bracket 7 via a mounting shaft 6. The helical gear 19 meshes with a helical gear I8, which is mounted on a support shaft 9. A drive wheel 10 is mounted on the support shaft 9, and the drive wheel 10 is connected to a driven wheel 12 via a drive belt 11. The driven wheel 12 is connected to a generator 5. The bottom of the support shaft 9 is mounted on a base plate 13 via a bearing, and the base plate 13 is connected to the generator 5.

[0016] The shock absorber body 1 includes a lower sleeve 14, a buffer rod 15 is installed inside the lower sleeve 14, an upper sleeve 16 is installed at the upper end of the buffer rod 15, the upper sleeve 16 is sleeved on the outside of the lower sleeve 14, the connecting plate 2 is connected to the upper sleeve 16, the bottom of the buffer rod 15 is connected to the shock absorber guide plate 17, the bottom of the shock absorber guide plate 17 is connected to the buffer spring 18, and the buffer spring 18 is connected to the bottom of the lower sleeve 14.

[0017] The process flow and working principle of this invention are as follows: When using this device, the buffer rod 15 is driven by force to move the upper sleeve 16 up and down, thereby causing the rack 4 to move up and down. The rack 4 meshes with the helical gear 19 and moves. The helical gear 19 drives the helical gear I8 to move. The helical gear I8 drives the drive wheel 10 to move. The drive wheel 10 drives the driven wheel 12 to move through the drive belt 11. The driven wheel 12 drives the generator 5 to generate electricity.

[0018] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power-generating shock absorber device comprising a shock absorber body, characterized by: The shock absorber body is connected to one end of a connecting plate, and the other end of the connecting plate is connected to a mounting vertical plate. A rack is installed on the inner side of the mounting vertical plate, and the rack is connected to a generator through a transmission assembly.

2. The generator-powered shock absorber device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a helical gear, which is mounted on a mounting bracket via a mounting shaft. The helical gear meshes with helical gear I, which is mounted on a support shaft. A drive wheel is mounted on the support shaft, and the drive wheel is connected to a driven wheel via a drive belt. The driven wheel is connected to a generator.

3. The generator-powered shock absorber device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the support shaft is mounted on the base plate via bearings, and the base plate is connected to the generator.

4. The generator-powered shock absorber device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorber body includes a lower sleeve, a buffer rod is installed inside the lower sleeve, an upper sleeve is installed at the upper end of the buffer rod, the upper sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the lower sleeve, a connecting plate is connected to the upper sleeve, a shock absorber guide plate is connected to the bottom of the buffer rod, a buffer spring is connected to the bottom of the shock absorber guide plate, and the buffer spring is connected to the bottom of the lower sleeve.