Engine suspension assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses an engine suspension assembly which comprises a timing chain cover and a suspension bracket, the transverse width of the suspension bracket is roughly consistent with the transverse width of the timing chain cover, and the suspension bracket is assembled at the top end of the outer side face of the timing chain cover. The transverse left end face of the suspension bracket is roughly flush with the transverse left end face of the timing chain cover, and the transverse right end face of the suspension bracket is roughly flush with the transverse right end face of the timing chain cover. According to the invention, the suspension has enough rigidity and strength while playing a connecting role, and has the characteristic of high modality, so that the driving and riding body feeling of a driver and passengers is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicle suspension, in particular to an engine suspension assembly. Background Art

[0002] The suspension bracket is used to connect the engine to the vehicle body and is an important part. It is used to meet the requirements of high-strength assembly of the engine on the vehicle to avoid the suspension connection breaking under extreme conditions, causing the engine to fall and the vehicle to lose power and cause an accident; the suspension not only has a connection function, but also needs to have high stiffness and high modal characteristics, thereby avoiding the resonance of the vehicle body structure caused by the engine excitation being transmitted to the cab, which makes the driver and passengers feel bad.

[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, an engine mount assembly is needed, which can make the suspension play a connecting role while also having sufficient rigidity and high modal characteristics to enhance the driving experience of the driver and passengers. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art and provide an engine suspension assembly that can make the suspension play a connecting role while also having sufficient rigidity and high modal characteristics to enhance the driving experience of drivers and passengers.

[0005] The engine suspension assembly of the utility model comprises a timing chain cover and a suspension bracket, wherein the lateral width of the suspension bracket is substantially consistent with the lateral width of the timing chain cover, and the suspension bracket is mounted on the top end of the outer side surface of the timing chain cover;

[0006] The transverse left end surface of the suspension bracket is substantially flush with the transverse left end surface of the timing chain cover, and the transverse right end surface of the suspension bracket is substantially flush with the transverse right end surface of the timing chain cover.

[0007] Furthermore, in the projection of the timing chain cover in the thickness direction, the mounting points of the suspension bracket on the timing chain cover are distributed on the periphery of the suspension bracket in a rectangular dot matrix.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a suspension bracket arm mounted on the top of the suspension bracket, wherein the bracket arm of the suspension bracket is perpendicular to the suspension bracket;

[0009] The outer end surface of the suspension bracket in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover protrudes outward to form a mounting seat for assembling the suspension bracket arm, and the suspension bracket arm is assembled on the top surface of the mounting seat.

[0010] Furthermore, the suspension bracket has a reinforcing rib on the inner end surface in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover, and the reinforcing rib includes a reinforcing rib I crossing the inner side of the mounting seat.

[0011] Furthermore, the left side of the longitudinal top of the suspension bracket is recessed downward to form an avoidance recess, and the mounting seat is located on the lateral right side of the avoidance recess.

[0012] Furthermore, the suspension bracket also has a left installation position and a right installation position which are opposite to each other in the transverse direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting points of the suspension bracket on the timing chain cover include an upper left mounting point, a lower left mounting point, an upper right mounting point and a lower right mounting point; the upper left mounting point and the lower left mounting point are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the upper right mounting point and the lower right mounting point are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; the upper left mounting point and the upper right mounting point are opposite to each other in the transverse direction, and the lower left mounting point and the lower right mounting point are opposite to each other in the transverse direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the middle portion of the bottom of the suspension bracket in the longitudinal direction is recessed upward to form a force distribution bridge, and the force distribution bridge connects the lower left mounting point and the lower right mounting point in the transverse direction.

[0015] Furthermore, the left mounting position is located on the left end surface of the suspension bracket, the left end surface of the suspension bracket between the upper left mounting point and the lower left mounting point is recessed to the right, the left mounting position is located between the upper left mounting point and the lower left mounting point, and the left mounting position is upwardly close to the upper left mounting point.

[0016] Furthermore, the right mounting position is located at the right end surface of the suspension bracket, the right end surface of the suspension bracket between the upper right mounting point and the lower right mounting point is recessed to the left, the right mounting position is located at the top of the upper right mounting point, and the right mounting position is downwardly close to the upper right mounting point.

[0017] It also includes a suspension cushion, which includes an exoskeleton and an elastic cushion. The support arm of the suspension support arm is connected to the exoskeleton through the elastic cushion, and the suspension bracket is connected to the vehicle frame through the exoskeleton.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: an engine suspension assembly disclosed by the utility model is arranged by arranging a suspension bracket longitudinally and upwardly close to the camshaft to improve the structural strength of the camshaft assembly position, which serves as a structural reinforcement for a preset area of ​​the timing chain cover, and can reduce the transmission of camshaft rotation vibration and engine vibration to the frame; the lateral width of the suspension bracket is roughly consistent with the lateral width of the timing chain cover, the lateral left end face of the suspension bracket is roughly flush with the lateral left end face of the timing chain cover, and the lateral right end face of the suspension bracket is roughly flush with the lateral right end face of the timing chain cover; the suspension bracket can form a whole with the top of the timing chain cover in a manner of nearly full coverage, so that the suspension can have sufficient rigidity while playing a connecting role, and has high modal characteristics, thereby improving the driving experience of the driver and passengers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the suspension bracket of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 For this utility model Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the front view structure of

[0026] Figure 7 For this utility model Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the back structure;

[0027] Figure 8 For this utility model Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a top view structure;

[0028] Fig. 9 For this utility model Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the left view structure;

[0029] Fig.10 For this utility model Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the right view structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model is shown in the figure. The horizontal direction in this scheme is the width direction of the timing chain cover 1, and the left and right correspond to Figure 2 The left and right sides of the outer side of the timing chain cover, the longitudinal direction is the length direction of the timing chain cover 1, and the upper and lower sides or the top and bottom sides are Figure 2 The longitudinal direction of the timing chain cover 1 is opposite, and no further description is given here; the engine suspension assembly in this embodiment includes the timing chain cover 1 and the suspension bracket 2, and the suspension bracket 2 is assembled at the top of the outer side of the timing chain cover. More specifically, the suspension bracket 2 is arranged in the longitudinal direction and close to the camshaft to improve the structural strength of the camshaft assembly position, and plays a structural reinforcement role in the preset area of ​​the timing chain cover 1, which can reduce the transmission of the camshaft shaft vibration and engine vibration to the frame;

[0031] The lateral width of the suspension bracket 2 is roughly consistent with the lateral width of the timing chain cover, the lateral left end face of the suspension bracket 2 is roughly flush with the lateral left end face of the timing chain cover 1, and the lateral right end face of the suspension bracket 2 is roughly flush with the lateral right end face of the timing chain cover 1; the meaning of this roughly is to allow for avoidance structures or reinforcement structures or reserved assembly margins in production to be made on the basis of consistent dimensions, so that the suspension bracket 2 can form an integral structure with the top of the timing chain cover 1 in a manner that is approximately fully covered, which will not be repeated here; the suspension can play a connecting role while also having sufficient rigidity and high modal characteristics to enhance the driving experience of the driver and passengers.

[0032] In the present embodiment, on the projection in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover 1, the mounting points of the suspension bracket 2 on the timing chain cover 1 are distributed in a rectangular lattice on the periphery of the suspension bracket 2, so as to ensure the reliability of the assembly of the suspension bracket 2 on the timing chain cover 1 and reduce the interface vibration and the like caused by the unstable connection structure; wherein the mounting points of the suspension bracket 2 on the timing chain cover 1 are the same as the mounting points of the timing chain cover 1 on the engine, that is, in the present solution, the suspension bracket 2 is assembled and fixed to the engine housing by connecting bolts passing through the suspension bracket 2 and the timing chain cover, so that the suspension bracket 2 is further connected to the timing chain cover 1 to form a reliable whole, thereby improving the rigidity of the structure. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the mounting points of the suspension bracket 2 on the timing chain cover 1 include an upper left mounting point 7, a lower left mounting point 8, an upper right mounting point 9 and a lower right mounting point 10; the upper left mounting point 7 and the lower left mounting point 8 are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the upper right mounting point 9 and the lower right mounting point 10 are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; the upper left mounting point 7 and the upper right mounting point 9 are opposite to each other in the transverse direction, and the lower left mounting point 8 and the lower right mounting point 10 are opposite to each other in the transverse direction; the clockwise connecting line of the upper left mounting point 7, the lower left mounting point 8, the upper right mounting point 9 and the lower right mounting point 10 is approximately a rectangle.

[0033] In this embodiment, it also includes a suspension arm 3 assembled on the top of the suspension bracket 2, and the arm of the suspension arm 3 is perpendicular to the suspension bracket 2; it also includes a suspension cushion 4, and the suspension cushion 4 includes an exoskeleton and an elastic pad, the arm of the suspension arm 3 is connected to the exoskeleton through the elastic pad, and the suspension bracket 2 is connected to the frame through the exoskeleton; the suspension arm 3 and the suspension cushion 4 can respectively select any one of the existing technologies to meet the corresponding connection and use functions, which will not be repeated here.

[0034] In this embodiment, the outer end surface of the suspension bracket 2 in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover 1 protrudes outward to form a mounting seat 11 for assembling the suspension arm 3. The mounting seat 11 is in the shape of a strip extending in the transverse direction. The suspension arm 3 is assembled on the top surface of the mounting seat 11. More precisely, the mounting seat 11 has an assembly hole parallel to the longitudinal direction. The suspension arm 3 is fixed to the top surface of the mounting seat 11 by connecting the assembly bolts in the assembly hole.

[0035] In this embodiment, the left side of the longitudinal top of the suspension bracket 2 is recessed downward to form an avoidance recess, and the avoidance recess is located directly below the assembly position of the camshaft on the timing chain cover 1. The avoidance recess is arc-shaped and adapts to the structure of the timing chain cover 1, which can better improve the structural strength of the suspension bracket 2; the mounting seat 11 is located on the lateral right side of the avoidance recess.

[0036] In this embodiment, the suspension bracket 2 has reinforcing ribs on the inner end face in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover 1, and the reinforcing ribs include reinforcing ribs I12 crossing the inner side of the mounting seat 11, and the crossed reinforcing ribs I12 form a rectangular grid-like reinforcement structure located on the inner side of the mounting seat 11, and the rectangular grid-like reinforcement structure is directly opposite to the mounting seat 11 in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover 1, thereby improving the structural strength of the mounting seat 11, and the reinforcing ribs also include reinforcing ribs II13 connected to the reinforcing ribs I12 for reinforcing the structure of the suspension bracket 2, and the reinforcing ribs I12 and II13 connect the upper left mounting point 7, the lower left mounting point 8, the upper right mounting point 9 and the lower right mounting point 10, thereby improving the structural rigidity of the suspension bracket 2 itself and meeting the use requirements.

[0037] In this embodiment, the middle portion of the bottom longitudinally of the suspension bracket 2 is recessed upward to form a force distribution bridge 14, and the force distribution bridge 14 connects the lower left mounting point 8 and the lower right mounting point 10 in the transverse direction, thereby improving the rigidity of the suspension bracket 2 and meeting the requirements of the supporting function and the assembly function.

[0038] In this embodiment, the suspension bracket 2 also has a left mounting position 15 and a right mounting position 16 that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction to ensure the close connection between the auxiliary structural parts and the engine and reduce the resonance caused by the vibration of independent components. In this solution, the left mounting position 15 is connected to the throttle valve 5 through a connecting lug, and the right mounting position 16 is equipped with a wiring harness 6. The two are laterally far apart to meet the structural assembly requirements.

[0039] In this embodiment, the left mounting position 15 is located on the left end surface of the suspension bracket 2, and the left mounting position 15 is formed by the left end surface of the suspension bracket 2 protruding to the left laterally. The assembly surface of the left mounting position 15 is inclined obliquely outward from left to right. The left end surface of the suspension bracket 2 between the upper left mounting point 7 and the lower left mounting point 8 is recessed to the right, thereby improving the rigidity of the suspension bracket 2. The left mounting position 15 is located between the upper left mounting point 7 and the lower left mounting point 8. The left mounting position 15 is upwardly close to the upper left mounting point 7, thereby meeting the assembly requirements of accessories and providing a mounting position that is easier to perform a vibration reduction function.

[0040] In this embodiment, the right mounting position 16 is located on the right end surface of the suspension bracket 2. The right end surface of the suspension bracket 2 between the upper right mounting point 9 and the lower right mounting point 10 is recessed to the left, thereby improving the rigidity of the suspension bracket 2. The right mounting position 16 is located on the top of the upper right mounting point 9. The right mounting position 16 is downwardly close to the upper right mounting point 9, and the right mounting position 16 is also close to the suspension arm, thereby meeting the assembly requirements of accessories and providing a mounting position that is easier to perform a vibration reduction function.

[0041] In this embodiment, the top surface, bottom surface, left surface and right surface of the suspension bracket 2 all protrude toward the center of the suspension bracket 2, meeting the high rigidity requirement of the suspension bracket 2. At the same time, the structure is simple and compact, and it is reliable and safe to use. It can better solve the problem of vibration transmission and enhance the driving experience of the driver and passengers.

[0042] Finally, 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 purpose 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. An engine mount assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a timing chain cover and a suspension bracket, wherein the lateral width of the suspension bracket is substantially consistent with the lateral width of the timing chain cover, and the suspension bracket is assembled at the top end of the outer side surface of the timing chain cover; The transverse left end surface of the suspension bracket is substantially flush with the transverse left end surface of the timing chain cover, and the transverse right end surface of the suspension bracket is substantially flush with the transverse right end surface of the timing chain cover.

2. The engine mount assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the projection of the timing chain cover in the thickness direction, the mounting points of the suspension bracket on the timing chain cover are distributed on the periphery of the suspension bracket in a rectangular dot matrix.

3. The engine mount assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a suspension bracket arm mounted on the top of the suspension bracket, wherein the bracket arm of the suspension bracket is perpendicular to the suspension bracket; The outer end surface of the suspension bracket in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover protrudes outward to form a mounting seat for assembling the suspension bracket arm, and the suspension bracket arm is assembled on the top surface of the mounting seat.

4. The engine mount assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The suspension bracket has a reinforcing rib on the inner end surface in the thickness direction of the timing chain cover, and the reinforcing rib includes reinforcing ribs I intersecting on the inner side of the mounting seat.

5. The engine mount assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left side of the longitudinal top of the suspension bracket is recessed downward to form an avoidance recess, and the mounting seat is located on the lateral right side of the avoidance recess.

6. The engine mount assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The suspension bracket also has a left installation position and a right installation position which are opposite to each other in the transverse direction.

7. The engine mount assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting points of the suspension bracket on the timing chain cover include an upper left mounting point, a lower left mounting point, an upper right mounting point and a lower right mounting point; the upper left mounting point and the lower left mounting point are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the upper right mounting point and the lower right mounting point are opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; the upper left mounting point and the upper right mounting point are opposite to each other in the transverse direction, and the lower left mounting point and the lower right mounting point are opposite to each other in the transverse direction.

8. The engine mount assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The middle part of the bottom of the suspension bracket in the longitudinal direction is recessed upward to form a force distribution bridge, and the force distribution bridge connects the lower left installation point and the lower right installation point in the transverse direction.

9. The engine mount assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The left mounting position is located at the left end surface of the suspension bracket, and the left end surface of the suspension bracket between the upper left mounting point and the lower left mounting point is recessed to the right. The left mounting position is located between the upper left mounting point and the lower left mounting point, and the left mounting position is upwardly close to the upper left mounting point.

10. The engine mount assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The right mounting position is located at the right end surface of the suspension bracket, the right end surface of the suspension bracket between the upper right mounting point and the lower right mounting point is recessed to the left, the right mounting position is located at the top of the upper right mounting point, and the right mounting position is downward close to the upper right mounting point.

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