Frame side cross beam

Abstract

The utility model discloses a frame side cross beam which comprises a cross beam, and a hanging plate assembly and a boss assembly are arranged on the cross beam. The cross beam can be installed and fixed through the hanging plate assembly, and the support can be installed through the boss assembly. The side cross beam has the advantages that the side cross beam adopts an integral casting technology, the technological process is simplified, the cost investment is reduced, the development period is shortened, and the quality consistency is improved; 2, the side cross beam integrates the function of mounting a wheel cover bracket and a pipeline harness bracket into a whole, so that the types of parts are reduced; and 3, the side cross beam adopts a constant-strength design concept and a light-weight design, so that the material utilization rate is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a side crossbeam of a vehicle frame. Background Art

[0002] The frame is the base of the vehicle, straddling the front and rear axles of the vehicle. It is generally composed of two or more longitudinal beams and several cross beams to form a frame structure, which is supported on the wheels via the suspension device and the front and rear axles. Its function is to support and connect the various assemblies and parts of the vehicle, so that the assemblies and parts maintain a relatively correct position and withstand various loads inside and outside the vehicle. Therefore, the frame must have sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand the load of the vehicle and the impact from the wheels; the cross beam, as an important component of the frame, is not only used to ensure the torsional rigidity of the frame and withstand longitudinal loads, but also needs to support various parts on the vehicle.

[0003] The current frame crossbeams have many defects: 1. Most of the existing frame crossbeams are made of bent plate parts or sheet metal stampings, which are assembled by welding, riveting, screwing, etc., and have a complex structure; 2. The crossbeams mostly adopt groove-type, stacked groove-type, back-to-back-type, docking box-type and other structures, and the torsional stiffness is usually enhanced by increasing the wall thickness and structural dimensions, resulting in problems such as heavy weight and material waste; 3. The process quality control cost is high, and the quality consistency of welded parts is difficult to control; 4. The mold tooling investment is large, the process is complex, the process is numerous, the cost is relatively high, and the development cycle is long. Utility Model Content

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

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

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a frame side cross beam, which can be installed through a first hanging plate and a second hanging plate, the cross beam can be further reinforced by a side hanging plate, the wheel arch bracket and the pipe bundle bracket can be installed in one piece through a boss assembly, and the side cross beam can be designed in an integrated manner, reducing the types of parts.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a frame side beam, which includes a beam, on which a hanging plate assembly and a boss assembly are arranged; the beam can be installed and fixed by the hanging plate assembly, and the boss assembly can be used to install the bracket.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, it also includes a reinforcement component, which is connected to the cross beam and the hanging plate component respectively, and the reinforcement component can reinforce and support the hanging plate component.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, the hanging plate assembly includes a first hanging plate and a second hanging plate; the first hanging plate and the second hanging plate are respectively provided at both ends of the cross beam, and the cross beam is connected to the inner longitudinal beam of the frame and the outer side beam of the frame through the first hanging plate and the second hanging plate.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, the hanging plate assembly also includes a side hanging plate, and the side surface of the first hanging plate is connected to the side hanging plate.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, wherein: the hanging plate assembly is provided with mounting holes, and multiple groups of mounting holes can be provided.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, the boss assembly includes a wheel cover mounting boss, the wheel cover mounting boss is arranged on the outer side of the cross beam, and at least one group of wheel cover mounting bosses is arranged.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, the boss assembly also includes a second bracket mounting boss and a brake bracket mounting boss which are arranged on the outer side of the cross beam.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, the reinforcement component includes reinforcing ribs and a second hanging plate; the side end and the bottom end of the reinforcing ribs are respectively connected to the second hanging plate and the cross beam.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, a cavity is provided inside the cross beam, and the cavity penetrates the hanging plate assembly.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the frame side cross beam of the utility model, the side cross section of the cross beam gradually decreases from the first hanging plate end to the second hanging plate end.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model can install the crossbeam through the first hanging plate and the second hanging plate, further reinforce the crossbeam through the side hanging plate, and install the wheel cover bracket and the pipe bundle bracket through the boss assembly. By adopting an integrated one-piece design, the types of parts are reduced, the thickness of the cross-section of the crossbeam has a smooth transition, the strength design is reasonable, and the material is fully utilized. The interior of the crossbeam is hollowed out and lightweight designed. An integral casting process is adopted to reduce cost investment and effectively improve the overall strength and torsional resistance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the frame side crossbeam.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the frame side crossbeam from another perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Reference Figures 1-2 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, and this embodiment provides a frame side beam, which includes a beam 1, on which a hanging plate assembly 2 and a boss assembly 3 are arranged; the beam 1 can be installed and fixed by the hanging plate assembly 2, and the boss assembly 3 can be used to install the bracket.

[0026] Preferably, by providing hanging plate assemblies 2 at both ends of the cross beam 1, the cross beam 1 can be connected to the frame through the hanging plate assemblies 2, and the high-voltage bracket, brake bracket and wheel cover bracket can be installed through the boss assembly 3.

[0027] In summary, the utility model can integrate wheel cover bracket installation, high-voltage bracket installation, brake bracket installation, side hanging plate installation, crossbeam main support structure installation and other functions into one, thereby reducing the types of parts. The device uses a casting process and adopts integral casting, which reduces mold investment and shortens the development cycle.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Reference Figures 1-2 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model, is based on embodiment 1, and the frame side beam includes a beam 1, and a hanging plate assembly 2 and a boss assembly 3 are provided on the beam 1; the beam 1 can be installed and fixed by the hanging plate assembly 2, and the boss assembly 3 can be used to install the bracket.

[0030] Preferably, by providing hanging plate assemblies 2 at both ends of the cross beam 1, the cross beam 1 can be connected to the frame through the hanging plate assemblies 2, and the high-voltage bracket, brake bracket and wheel cover bracket can be installed through the boss assembly 3.

[0031] Furthermore, it also includes a reinforcement component 4, which is connected to the crossbeam 1 and the hanging plate component 2 respectively, and the reinforcement component 4 can reinforce and support the hanging plate component 2.

[0032] Preferably, the hanging plate assembly 2 can be fixed by the reinforcement assembly 4 to ensure that the hanging plate assembly 2 and the crossbeam 1 can be firmly connected to the frame and ensure uniform force.

[0033] Furthermore, the hanging plate assembly 2 includes a first hanging plate 21 and a second hanging plate 22; the first hanging plate 21 and the second hanging plate 22 are respectively provided at both ends of the crossbeam 1, and the crossbeam 1 is connected to the inner longitudinal beam and the outer side beam of the frame through the first hanging plate 21 and the second hanging plate 22.

[0034] Preferably, the first hanging plate 21 is arranged at the end of the beam 1 with a larger cross section, and the second hanging plate 22 is arranged at the end of the beam 1 with a smaller cross section.

[0035] Furthermore, the hanging plate assembly 2 also includes a side hanging plate 23 , and the side surface of the first hanging plate 21 is fixedly connected to the side hanging plate 23 .

[0036] Preferably, the side hanging plate 23 can be fixedly connected to the frame, so as to ensure that the cross beam 1 is evenly stressed and the cross beam 1 will not fall off during operation.

[0037] Furthermore, the hanging plate assembly 2 is provided with mounting holes 5, and multiple groups of mounting holes 5 can be provided.

[0038] Preferably, the first hanging plate 21, the second hanging plate 22 and the side hanging plate 23 are all provided with mounting holes 5, and are connected to the vehicle frame through the mounting holes 5 and can be fixed with bolts.

[0039] Furthermore, the boss assembly 3 includes a wheel housing mounting boss 31, and the wheel housing mounting boss 31 is arranged on the outer side of the cross beam 1, and at least one group of wheel housing mounting bosses 31 is arranged.

[0040] Preferably, three groups of wheel cover mounting bosses 31 can be provided on the outer side of the cross beam 1, and the wheel cover can be connected to the wheel cover mounting bosses 31 by bolts or other fixing parts.

[0041] Furthermore, the boss assembly 3 also includes a second bracket mounting boss 32 , a brake bracket mounting boss 33 and a reserved mounting boss 34 which are arranged on the outer side of the crossbeam 1 .

[0042] Preferably, the high-voltage bracket and the brake bracket can be installed through the second bracket mounting boss 32 and the brake bracket mounting boss 33, and a reserved mounting boss 34 is also provided, through which components can be installed as needed.

[0043] Furthermore, the reinforcement assembly 4 includes a reinforcing rib 41 and a second hanging plate 22 ; the side end and the bottom end of the reinforcing rib 41 are connected to the second hanging plate 22 and the crossbeam 1 respectively.

[0044] Furthermore, a cavity 6 is provided inside the crossbeam 1 , and the cavity 6 passes through the hanging plate assembly 2 .

[0045] It should be noted that the cross beam 1 is designed as a circular cross section, with a gradual circular cross section from the first hanging plate 21 end to the second hanging plate 22 end, a circular cross section with equal thickness and smooth transition, a hollow middle, and an equal strength design, making full and reasonable use of materials. Adaptive grooves are made in the local position in the middle according to the boundary interface to avoid.

[0046] It should be noted that the side beam is made of high-grade ductile iron and is integrally cast, which simplifies the process, reduces mold investment, shortens the development cycle, reduces process quality control costs, and improves quality consistency.

[0047] Preferably, a cavity 6 is provided inside the crossbeam 1 to reduce the weight of the crossbeam 1 and avoid waste of materials.

[0048] Furthermore, the side cross-section of the crossbeam 1 gradually decreases from the end of the first hanging plate 21 to the end of the second hanging plate 22 .

[0049] Preferably, the utility model can install the crossbeam 1 through the first hanging plate 21 and the second hanging plate 22, can further reinforce the crossbeam 1 through the side hanging plate 23, can install the wheel arch bracket and the pipe bundle bracket through the boss assembly 3, and through the integrated one-piece design, the types of parts are reduced, the thickness of the cross-section of the crossbeam has a smooth transition, the strength design is reasonable, and the material is fully utilized. The interior of the crossbeam is hollowed out and lightweight. An integral casting process is adopted to reduce cost investment and effectively improve the overall strength and torsional resistance.

[0050] In summary, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: 1. The side crossbeam adopts an integral casting process, which simplifies the process, reduces the cost investment, shortens the development cycle, and improves the quality consistency. 2. The side crossbeam integrates the wheel cover bracket and the pipe harness bracket into one, reducing the types of parts. 3. The side crossbeam adopts the equal strength design concept and lightweight design, which improves the material utilization rate.

[0051] 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 ratio of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, 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 utility model. 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 substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0052] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A frame side beam, characterized in that: The crossbeam (1) comprises a hanging plate assembly (2) and a boss assembly (3) which are arranged on the crossbeam (1); the crossbeam (1) can be installed and fixed by means of the hanging plate assembly (2), and the boss assembly (3) can be used to install a bracket; It also includes a reinforcement component (4), wherein the reinforcement component (4) is connected to the crossbeam (1) and the hanging plate component (2) respectively, and the reinforcement component (4) can provide reinforcement support for the hanging plate component (2); The hanging plate assembly (2) comprises a first hanging plate (21) and a second hanging plate (22); the first hanging plate (21) and the second hanging plate (22) are respectively arranged at both ends of the crossbeam (1), and the crossbeam (1) is connected to the inner longitudinal beam of the frame and the outer side beam of the frame through the first hanging plate (21) and the second hanging plate (22); The hanging plate assembly (2) further comprises a side hanging plate (23), and the side surface of the first hanging plate (21) is connected to the side hanging plate (23); The side hanging plate (23) can be fixedly connected to the vehicle frame, thereby ensuring that the cross beam (1) is evenly stressed and that the cross beam (1) will not fall off during operation; The hanging plate assembly (2) is provided with mounting holes (5), and the mounting holes (5) can be provided in multiple groups; The boss assembly (3) comprises a wheel cover mounting boss (31), wherein the wheel cover mounting boss (31) is arranged on the outer side of the crossbeam (1), and at least one group of the wheel cover mounting boss (31) is provided; The boss assembly (3) further comprises a second bracket mounting boss (32), a brake bracket mounting boss (33), and a reserved mounting boss (34) arranged on the outer side of the crossbeam (1); The high-voltage bracket and the brake bracket can be installed through the second bracket installation boss (32) and the brake bracket installation boss (33), and a reserved installation boss (34) is also provided, and parts can be installed as needed through the reserved installation boss (34); The reinforcement assembly (4) comprises a reinforcing rib (41) and a second hanging plate (22); the side end and the bottom end of the reinforcing rib (41) are respectively connected to the second hanging plate (22) and the crossbeam (1); The side cross-section of the crossbeam (1) gradually decreases from the first hanging plate (21) end to the second hanging plate (22) end.

2. The frame side beam according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cavity (6) is provided inside the crossbeam (1), and the cavity (6) passes through the hanging plate assembly (2).

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