Steering knuckle of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The steering knuckle comprises a steering knuckle body, a beam rod mounting part, a first reinforcing structure, a second reinforcing structure and a third reinforcing structure, the steering knuckle body is suitable for being connected with a hub bearing of the vehicle, the beam rod mounting part is used for mounting a beam rod control arm of the vehicle, and the beam rod mounting part is used for mounting the beam rod control arm of the vehicle. The beam rod mounting part is connected with the steering knuckle body, the first reinforcing structure and the third reinforcing structure are both connected between the beam rod mounting part and the steering knuckle body, the first reinforcing structure and the third reinforcing structure are spaced, and the second reinforcing structure is connected between the beam rod mounting part and the steering knuckle body and located between the first reinforcing structure and the third reinforcing structure. According to the steering knuckle, by arranging the first reinforcing structure, the second reinforcing structure and the third reinforcing structure, the bearing capacity of the beam rod mounting part is improved, the steering knuckle can meet the light weight requirement, meanwhile, the structural strength is guaranteed, the failure probability of the steering knuckle is reduced, and driving safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile accessories, in particular to a steering knuckle of a vehicle and a vehicle with the steering knuckle. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, with the continuous development of the automobile industry, the requirements for lightweight automobiles are also increasing. As an important load-bearing and connecting unit in the suspension system, the steering knuckle also needs to reduce weight while meeting its own structural strength. However, the steering knuckle has poor load-bearing capacity and low structural strength, and is prone to brittle fracture. Therefore, if the steering knuckle has structural damage during the driving of the car, it will cause the vehicle to be unable to drive normally, and in serious cases, it will cause a safety accident. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a steering knuckle that can meet the lightweight requirements of the steering knuckle while ensuring structural strength, reducing the failure probability of the steering knuckle and ensuring driving safety.

[0004] The utility model also provides a vehicle using the steering knuckle.

[0005] The steering knuckle according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model comprises: a steering knuckle body, a tie rod mounting portion, and a first reinforcement structure, a second reinforcement structure and a third reinforcement structure, the steering knuckle body is suitable for being connected to the wheel hub bearing of the vehicle, the tie rod mounting portion is used to install the tie rod control arm of the vehicle, the tie rod mounting portion is connected to the steering knuckle body, the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure are both connected between the tie rod mounting portion and the steering knuckle body, the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure are spaced apart, and the second reinforcement structure is connected between the tie rod mounting portion and the steering knuckle body and is located between the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure.

[0006] According to the steering knuckle of the embodiment of the present application, a first reinforcement structure, a second reinforcement structure and a third reinforcement structure are provided, the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure are both connected between the tie rod mounting part and the steering knuckle body, the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure are spaced apart, the second reinforcement structure is connected between the tie rod mounting part and the steering knuckle body and is located between the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure, thereby improving the bearing capacity of the tie rod mounting part and reducing the risk of fracture of the tie rod mounting part and the steering knuckle body, so that the steering knuckle can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, reducing the failure probability of the steering knuckle and ensuring driving safety.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is at least one second reinforcement structure.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tie rod mounting portion has a first surface, the steering knuckle body has a second surface, the first surface and the second surface are adjacent, and the first reinforcement structure, the second reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure are all connected to the first surface and the second surface.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the second reinforcement structure is spaced apart from the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure, and the other end of the second reinforcement structure is connected to the first reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, from the one end to the other end of the second reinforcement structure, the spacing distance between the second reinforcement structure and the first reinforcement structure gradually decreases, and the spacing distance between the second reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure gradually decreases.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the steering knuckle body, the tie rod mounting portion, the first reinforcement structure, the second reinforcement structure and the third reinforcement structure are integrally formed.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the steering knuckle body is formed with a groove structure, and the bottom wall of the groove structure is suitable for connecting with the wheel hub bearing.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a bottom wall of the groove structure is formed with an assembly through hole, and the assembly through hole is used to assemble the half-axle of the vehicle.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the steering knuckle further comprises: an upper control arm mounting portion, the upper control arm mounting portion is used to mount the upper control arm of the vehicle, the upper control arm mounting portion is connected to the steering knuckle body;

[0015] A front lower control arm mounting portion, the front lower control arm mounting portion is used to mount the front lower control arm of the vehicle, and the front lower control arm mounting portion is connected to the steering knuckle body;

[0016] A stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion, the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion is used to mount a stabilizer bar hanger of the vehicle, the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion is connected to the steering knuckle body;

[0017] A rear wishbone mounting portion and a rear upper control arm mounting portion, wherein the rear wishbone mounting portion is used to mount the rear wishbone of the vehicle, and the rear upper control arm mounting portion is used to mount the rear upper control arm of the vehicle, and the rear wishbone mounting portion and the rear upper control arm mounting portion are connected to the steering knuckle body.

[0018] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model comprises: the steering knuckle described in the above embodiment.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an angle of a steering knuckle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a steering knuckle at another angle according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] Steering knuckle 1,

[0025] Steering knuckle body 10, second surface 11, groove structure 12, assembly through hole 121, connection hole 122,

[0026] The tie rod mounting portion 20, the first mounting plate 21, the second mounting plate 22, the first assembly space 23, the first surface 211,

[0027] The first reinforcing structure 31, the second reinforcing structure 32, the third reinforcing structure 33,

[0028] The upper control arm mounting portion 41, the first plate 411, the second plate 412, the second assembly space 413,

[0029] The brake caliper mounting portion 42,

[0030] Front lower control arm mounting portion 43, first plate 431, second plate 432, third assembly space 433,

[0031] Stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44 , rear wishbone mounting portion 45 , shock absorber mounting portion 46 , parking caliper mounting portion 47 , rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0033] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 2 A steering knuckle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, and the steering knuckle 1 is installed on a vehicle.

[0034] According to the steering knuckle 1 of the first embodiment of the utility model, Figure 1 As shown, the steering knuckle 1 may include: a steering knuckle body 10, a tether rod mounting portion 20, and a first reinforcement structure 31, a second reinforcement structure 32 and a third reinforcement structure 33. The steering knuckle body 10 is suitable for connecting to a wheel hub bearing of a vehicle, the tether rod mounting portion 20 is used to install a tether rod control arm of the vehicle, the tether rod mounting portion 20 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are both connected between the tether rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are spaced apart, and the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected between the tether rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10 and is located between the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33.

[0035] It should be noted that in the prior art, the steering knuckle is generally a hollow cast aluminum structure for lightweight considerations, but the casting generally has poor load-bearing capacity and low structural strength, and the connection between the tie rod mounting part and the steering knuckle body is prone to brittle fracture. Therefore, if the steering knuckle has structural damage during the driving of the car, it will cause the vehicle to be unable to drive normally, and in serious cases, it will cause a safety accident.

[0036] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application proposes a steering knuckle 1, including a steering knuckle body 10 and a tie rod mounting portion 20. The steering knuckle 1 is provided with a first reinforcement structure 31, a second reinforcement structure 32 and a third reinforcement structure 33. The steering knuckle body 10 is suitable for being connected to a wheel hub bearing of a vehicle. Generally, the steering knuckle body 10 and the wheel hub bearing of the vehicle are fixedly connected by bolts. The steering knuckle 1 is used to transmit and bear the load of the vehicle. When the vehicle is in driving state, the steering knuckle 1 is subjected to variable impact loads, so the steering knuckle 1 requires a higher structural strength.

[0037] The tie rod mounting portion 20 is used to mount the tie rod control arm of the vehicle. The tie rod mounting portion 20 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The tie rod control arm is used to adjust the wheel camber. Figure 2 As shown, the tie rod mounting portion 20 may include a first mounting plate 21 and a second mounting plate 22. The first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are positioned opposite to each other and spaced apart from each other. The first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 jointly define a first assembly space 23. The first assembly space 23 is used to assemble the tie rod control arm. The first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are provided with assembly holes. The tie rod control arm can be installed in the first assembly space 23 by bolts, thereby realizing the assembly of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the tie rod control arm, so that the tie rod control arm plays a role in controlling the movement of the wheels and supporting the weight of the vehicle body in the automobile suspension system, so that the vehicle can travel smoothly.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, a first reinforcement structure 31, a second reinforcement structure 32 and a third reinforcement structure 33 are provided, and the first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are all provided between the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, and the first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are all connected to the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are spaced apart, and the second reinforcement structure 32 is located between the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33. The first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 improve the connection strength between the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, reduce the risk of fracture of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, enhance the structural strength of the tie rod mounting portion 20, and improve the bearing capacity of the tie rod mounting portion 20, thereby improving the structural strength of the steering knuckle 1, so that the steering knuckle 1 can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and ensure driving safety.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, the steering knuckle 1 is an important load-bearing and connecting unit in the automobile suspension system. The steering knuckle 1 is connected to each control arm and connecting rod in the suspension system and is connected to the wheel hub bearing of the vehicle. Figure 1As shown, the knuckle body 10 is provided with an upper control arm mounting portion 41, a brake caliper mounting portion 42, a front lower control arm mounting portion 43, a stabilizer bar suspension mounting portion 44, a rear cross arm mounting portion 45, a shock absorber mounting portion 46, a parking caliper mounting portion 47 and a rear upper control arm mounting portion 48. The upper control arm mounting portion 41 is used to mount the upper control arm of the vehicle, and the upper control arm mounting portion 41 is connected to the knuckle body 10. The brake caliper mounting portion 42 is used to mount the brake caliper of the vehicle, and the brake caliper mounting portion 42 is connected to the knuckle body 10. The front lower control arm mounting portion 43 is used to mount the front lower control arm of the vehicle, and the front lower control arm mounting portion 43 is connected to the knuckle body 10. The steering knuckle body 10 is connected, the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44 is used to install the stabilizer bar hanger of the vehicle, and the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, the rear wishbone mounting portion 45 is used to install the rear wishbone of the vehicle, and the rear wishbone mounting portion 45 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, the shock absorber mounting portion 46 is used to install the shock absorber of the vehicle, and the shock absorber mounting portion 46 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, the parking caliper mounting portion 47 is used to install the parking caliper of the vehicle, and the parking caliper mounting portion 47 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, and the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 is used to install the rear upper control arm of the vehicle, and the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The upper control arm mounting portion 41, the brake caliper mounting portion 42, the front lower control arm mounting portion 43, the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44, the rear cross arm mounting portion 45, the shock absorber mounting portion 46, the parking caliper mounting portion 47 and the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 are integrally formed with the steering knuckle body 10 during production, thereby ensuring the structural strength of each mounting portion and reducing the probability of vehicle failure.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, there is at least one second reinforcement structure 32 .

[0041] The second reinforcement structure 32 connects the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10. The second reinforcement structure 32 is located between the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33. The second reinforcement structure 32 may be one or more. If multiple second reinforcement structures 32 are provided, the multiple second reinforcement structures 32 may be evenly provided between the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33. The embodiment of the present application is described by taking only one second reinforcement structure 32 as an example. Figure 1 As shown, one end of the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the tie rod mounting portion 20, and the other end of the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The second reinforcement structure 32 is located between the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33. The second reinforcement structure 32, the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33 jointly improve the bearing capacity of the tie rod mounting portion 20, thereby improving the structural strength of the steering knuckle 1, so that the steering knuckle 1 can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and ensure driving safety.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the tie rod mounting portion 20 has a first surface 211 , the knuckle body 10 has a second surface 11 , the first surface 211 and the second surface 11 are adjacent, and the first reinforcement structure 31 , the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are all connected to the first surface 211 and the second surface 11 .

[0043] The tie rod mounting portion 20 has a first surface 211, and the steering knuckle body 10 has a second surface 11, and the first surface 211 and the second surface 11 are adjacent to each other. The first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 can all be structures with a triangular or triangular-like cross-section. The first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are all connected to the first surface 211 and the second surface 11, so as to achieve the effect that the first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are all connected between the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10. The first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 support the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, thereby improving the bearing capacity of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the structural strength of the steering knuckle 1, so that the steering knuckle 1 can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and ensure driving safety.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, one end of the second reinforcement structure 32 is spaced apart from the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33 , and the other end of the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33 .

[0045] One end of the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, and the other end of the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the tie rod mounting portion 20. The end of the second reinforcement structure 32 connected to the steering knuckle body 10 is separated from the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33, and the other end of the second reinforcement structure 32 connected to the tie rod mounting portion 20 is connected to the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33, which is beneficial to increase the cross-sectional area of ​​the root of the tie rod mounting portion 20, increase the connection area between the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, increase its rigidity, and further improve the bearing capacity of the tie rod mounting portion 20, so that the steering knuckle 1 can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, further reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and further improve driving safety.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, from one end to the other end of the second reinforcement structure 32 , the spacing distance between the second reinforcement structure 32 and the first reinforcement structure 31 gradually decreases, and the spacing distance between the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 gradually decreases.

[0047] At one end where the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the knuckle body 10, the second reinforcement structure 32 is spaced apart from the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33, and at the other end where the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the tie rod mounting portion 20, the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the first reinforcement structure 31 and the third reinforcement structure 33. From the end where the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the knuckle body 10 to the other end where the second reinforcement structure 32 is connected to the tie rod mounting portion 20, the spacing distance between the second reinforcement structure 32 and the first reinforcement structure 31 gradually decreases, and the spacing distance between the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 gradually decreases, which is beneficial to increase the cross-sectional area of ​​the root of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and improve the bearing capacity of the tie rod mounting portion 20.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the steering knuckle 1 may further include: an upper control arm mounting portion 41 , the upper control arm mounting portion 41 is used to mount an upper control arm of a vehicle, and the upper control arm mounting portion 41 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10 .

[0049] The upper control arm mounting portion 41 is used to mount the upper control arm of the vehicle. The upper control arm mounting portion 41 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The upper control arm is used to transmit the force between the wheel and the frame. The upper control arm mounting portion 41 may include a first plate 411 and a second plate 412. The first plate 411 and the second plate 412 are positioned opposite to each other and spaced apart from each other. The first plate 411 and the second plate 412 jointly define a second assembly space 413. The second assembly space 413 is used to assemble the upper control arm. The first plate 411 and the second plate 412 are provided with assembly holes. The upper control arm can be mounted in the second assembly space 413 by bolts to achieve the assembly of the upper control arm mounting portion 41 and the upper control arm, so that the upper control arm plays a role in transmitting force in the automobile suspension system, and the upper control arm can buffer the impact force transmitted to the frame or the vehicle body by the uneven road surface, and attenuate the vibration caused thereby, so as to ensure that the automobile can run smoothly.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the steering knuckle 1 may further include: a front lower control arm mounting portion 43 , the front lower control arm mounting portion 43 is used to mount a front lower control arm of the vehicle, and the front lower control arm mounting portion 43 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10 .

[0051] The front lower control arm mounting portion 43 is used to mount the front lower control arm of the vehicle. The front lower control arm mounting portion 43 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The front lower control arm is used to transmit the force acting on the wheel to the vehicle body, and at the same time ensure that the wheel moves along a certain trajectory. The front lower control arm mounting portion 43 may include a first plate body 431 and a second plate body 432. The first plate body 431 and the second plate body 432 are located opposite to each other and spaced apart from each other. The first plate body 431 and the second plate body 432 jointly define a third assembly space 433. The third assembly space 433 is used to assemble the front lower control arm. The first plate body 431 and the second plate body 432 are provided with assembly holes. The front lower control arm can be installed in the third assembly space 433 by bolts to realize the assembly of the front lower control arm mounting portion 43 and the front lower control arm, so that the front suspension lower control arm plays a role in transmitting force, controlling wheel movement, and supporting vehicle weight in the vehicle suspension system, so that the vehicle can travel smoothly.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the steering knuckle 1 may further include: a stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44 , the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44 is used to mount a stabilizer bar hanger of the vehicle, and the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion 44 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10 .

[0053] The stabilizer bar hanger mounting part 44 is used to install the stabilizer bar hanger of the vehicle. The stabilizer bar hanger mounting part 44 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10, and the stabilizer bar hanger is used to keep the vehicle body balanced. The stabilizer bar hanger mounting part 44, the rear cross arm mounting part 45, and the shock absorber mounting part 46 can be arranged on the same plate body. The stabilizer bar hanger mounting part 44 can be provided with an assembly hole. The stabilizer bar hanger can be assembled on the stabilizer bar hanger mounting part 44 by bolts to realize the assembly of the stabilizer bar hanger and the stabilizer bar hanger mounting part 44, so that the stabilizer bar hanger plays a role in maintaining balance in the vehicle suspension system. When the vehicle body has excessive lateral roll when turning, the stabilizer bar hanger keeps the vehicle body balanced, reduces the probability of lateral rollover of the vehicle, and improves the safety and stability of the vehicle.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the steering knuckle 1 may also include: a rear wishbone mounting portion 45 and a rear upper control arm mounting portion 48, the rear wishbone mounting portion 45 is used to mount the rear wishbone of the vehicle, the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 is used to mount the rear upper control arm of the vehicle, and the rear wishbone mounting portion 45 and the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 are connected to the steering knuckle body 10.

[0055] The rear cross arm mounting part 45 is used to mount the rear cross arm of the vehicle. The rear cross arm mounting part 45 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The rear cross arm has a guiding effect on the movement of the wheel tire. The rear cross arm mounting part 45, the stabilizer bar suspension mounting part 44, and the shock absorber mounting part 46 can be arranged on the same plate body. The rear cross arm mounting part 45 can be provided with an assembly hole. The rear cross arm can be assembled on the rear cross arm mounting part 45 by bolts to realize the assembly of the rear cross arm and the rear cross arm mounting part 45, so that the rear swing arm plays the role of supporting the vehicle body and the shock absorber in the automobile suspension system. The rear swing arm can buffer the vibration during driving, so that the vehicle can drive smoothly.

[0056] The rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 is used to install the rear upper control arm of the vehicle. The rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 is connected to the steering knuckle body 10. The rear upper control arm is used to transmit force between the wheel and the frame. The rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 may be provided with an assembly hole, and the rear upper control arm may be assembled to the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48 by bolts, thereby realizing the assembly of the rear upper control arm and the rear upper control arm mounting portion 48, so that the rear upper control arm plays a role in transmitting force and supporting the weight of the vehicle body in the automobile suspension system, so that the vehicle can travel smoothly.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the steering knuckle body 10, the tie rod mounting portion 20, the first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are integrally formed. Such a configuration can improve the structural strength of the steering knuckle body 10, the tie rod mounting portion 20, the first reinforcement structure 31, the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33, and can further improve the structural strength of the steering knuckle 1, so that the steering knuckle 1 can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, further reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and further improve driving safety.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the steering knuckle body 10 is formed with a groove structure 12, and the bottom wall of the groove structure 12 is suitable for connecting with the wheel hub bearing.

[0059] The steering knuckle body 10 is formed with a groove structure 12, and a connection hole 122 for installing a wheel hub bearing is provided on the bottom wall of the groove structure 12. The wheel hub bearing and the steering knuckle body 10 are assembled by passing a bolt through the connection hole 122, so as to realize the connection between the steering knuckle 1 and the wheel hub bearing of the vehicle. The wheel hub bearing is one of the key parts of the automobile, and the wheel hub bearing is mainly used to bear weight and provide precise guidance for the rotation of the wheel hub. By forming the groove structure 12 on the steering knuckle body 10, the weight of the steering knuckle body 10 can be reduced, which is conducive to realizing the lightweight design of the steering knuckle 1.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, a bottom wall of the groove structure 12 is formed with an assembly through hole 121, and the assembly through hole 121 is used to assemble the half shaft of the vehicle.

[0061] The bottom wall of the groove structure 12 is formed with an assembly through hole 121, and the assembly through hole 121 is used to assemble the half shaft of the vehicle. The half shaft connects the wheel and the suspension system. During the driving process of the vehicle, it bears the weight of the vehicle and the force of the suspension system, thereby maintaining the stability of the vehicle and the normal operation of the suspension system. The assembly through hole 121 is formed on the bottom wall of the groove structure 12, so that the half shaft of the vehicle can pass through the steering knuckle body 10, which can make the overall structure of the steering knuckle body 10 and the half shaft more compact, which is conducive to saving the assembly space of the vehicle.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first reinforcement structure 31 , the second reinforcement structure 32 and the third reinforcement structure 33 are all reinforcement ribs.

[0063] The first reinforcing structure 31, the second reinforcing structure 32 and the third reinforcing structure 33 can all be reinforcing ribs. The reinforcing ribs are arranged between the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10 to reduce the probability of deformation of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10. The reinforcing ribs can increase the strength and rigidity of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10 without increasing the wall thickness of the tie rod mounting portion 20 and the steering knuckle body 10, so as to improve the structural strength of the tie rod mounting and the steering knuckle body 10 while achieving lightweight, reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and ensure driving safety.

[0064] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model may include: the steering knuckle 1 in the above embodiment.

[0065] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present application, the steering knuckle 1 of the above embodiment is adopted, so that the steering knuckle 1 can meet the lightweight requirements while ensuring the structural strength, reduce the failure probability of the steering knuckle 1, and ensure driving safety.

[0066] The steering knuckle 1 and other structures and operations of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the utility model are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0068] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A steering knuckle (1) of a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A steering knuckle body (10), the steering knuckle body (10) being suitable for being connected to a wheel hub bearing of the vehicle; A tie rod mounting portion (20), the tie rod mounting portion (20) being used to mount a tie rod control arm of the vehicle, the tie rod mounting portion (20) being connected to the steering knuckle body (10); A first reinforcing structure (31), a second reinforcing structure (32) and a third reinforcing structure (33), wherein the first reinforcing structure (31) and the third reinforcing structure (33) are both connected between the tie rod mounting portion (20) and the steering knuckle body (10), the first reinforcing structure (31) and the third reinforcing structure (33) are spaced apart, and the second reinforcing structure (32) is connected between the tie rod mounting portion (20) and the steering knuckle body (10) and is located between the first reinforcing structure (31) and the third reinforcing structure (33).

2. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is at least one second reinforcement structure (32).

3. The steering knuckle (1) of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tie rod mounting portion (20) has a first surface (211), the steering knuckle body (10) has a second surface (11), the first surface (211) and the second surface (11) are adjacent to each other, and the first reinforcement structure (31), the second reinforcement structure (32) and the third reinforcement structure (33) are all connected to the first surface (211) and the second surface (11).

4. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the second reinforcement structure (32) is spaced apart from the first reinforcement structure (31) and the third reinforcement structure (33), and the other end of the second reinforcement structure (32) is connected to the first reinforcement structure (31) and the third reinforcement structure (33).

5. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that: From the one end to the other end of the second reinforcing structure (32), the spacing distance between the second reinforcing structure (32) and the first reinforcing structure (31) gradually decreases, and the spacing distance between the second reinforcing structure (32) and the third reinforcing structure (33) gradually decreases.

6. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering knuckle body (10), the tie rod mounting portion (20), the first reinforcement structure (31), the second reinforcement structure (32) and the third reinforcement structure (33) are integrally formed.

7. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering knuckle body (10) is formed with a groove structure (12), and the bottom wall of the groove structure (12) is suitable for connecting with the wheel hub bearing.

8. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that: A assembling through hole (121) is formed on the bottom wall of the groove structure (12), and the assembling through hole (121) is used for assembling the half-axle of the vehicle.

9. The vehicle steering knuckle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: Also includes: An upper control arm mounting portion (41), the upper control arm mounting portion (41) being used to mount an upper control arm of the vehicle, the upper control arm mounting portion (41) being connected to the steering knuckle body (10); A front lower control arm mounting portion (43), the front lower control arm mounting portion (43) being used to mount a front lower control arm of the vehicle, the front lower control arm mounting portion (43) being connected to the steering knuckle body (10); A stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion (44), the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion (44) being used to mount the stabilizer bar hanger of the vehicle, the stabilizer bar hanger mounting portion (44) being connected to the steering knuckle body (10); A rear cross arm mounting portion (45) and a rear upper control arm mounting portion (48), wherein the rear cross arm mounting portion (45) is used to mount the rear cross arm of the vehicle, and the rear upper control arm mounting portion (48) is used to mount the rear upper control arm of the vehicle, and the rear cross arm mounting portion (45) and the rear upper control arm mounting portion (48) are connected to the steering knuckle body (10).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A steering knuckle (1) for a vehicle comprising the steering knuckle (1) according to any one of claims 1-9.

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