Macpherson suspension upper support

Abstract

The utility model discloses a Macpherson suspension upper support which comprises tower bag upper supports and tower bag bodies, the tower bag upper supports are welded and fixed at the top end of the tower bag bodies, two groups of tower bag upper supports and two groups of tower bag bodies are symmetrically arranged, the bottom ends of the tower bag bodies are connected to the same axis position of two fixed longitudinal beams, and the bottom ends of the tower bag bodies are connected to the same axis position of the two fixed longitudinal beams. A lower connecting beam is connected to the position, corresponding to the tower ladle body, between the fixed longitudinal beams, an upper reinforcing beam connected between the two fixed longitudinal beams is arranged over the lower connecting beam, and tower ladle reinforcing ribs are arranged at the joints of the bottom end of the tower ladle body and the fixed longitudinal beams. The Macpherson suspension upper support is good in universality and more convenient to change, manpower is saved, cost input is reduced, the change period is short, and machining efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile suspensions, in particular to a MacPherson suspension upper support. Background Art

[0002] The McPherson suspension is an important component that elastically connects the frame and the axle. Its structure and performance parameters have a direct impact on the ride smoothness and handling stability of the car. The McPherson independent suspension is one of many suspension systems. It has won wide market application with its simple structure, low cost and good comfort.

[0003] The shock absorber is an important component of the McPherson suspension, and is generally installed on a tower package structure to provide upper support for the McPherson suspension. In the prior art, a plurality of connecting plates are usually used to connect the shock absorber tower package with the vehicle body to form an integrated structure, and each plate needs to be installed on a special fixture and welded at the joints first. After the upper support structure of the McPherson suspension is connected to the vehicle body as a whole, it has poor versatility and is very inconvenient to change when it needs to be changed. This not only wastes manpower and increases enterprise investment, but also consumes a long time, affecting processing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an upper support for a McPherson suspension to solve the problem in the background art that the upper support structure of the shock absorber tower package of the current McPherson suspension connected to the vehicle body through a plurality of connecting plates is poor in versatility, which makes it inconvenient to change and wastes manpower and time.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a McPherson suspension upper support, including a tower package upper support and a tower package body, wherein the tower package upper support is welded and fixed to the top of the tower package body, and the tower package upper support and the tower package body are symmetrically provided in two groups, the bottom end of the tower package body is connected to the same axial position on two fixed longitudinal beams, a lower connecting beam is connected to a position between the fixed longitudinal beams corresponding to the tower package body, an upper reinforcing beam which is also connected between the two fixed longitudinal beams is provided directly above the lower connecting beam, and a tower package reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the bottom end of the tower package body and the fixed longitudinal beam.

[0006] Preferably, the middle of the lower connecting beam is a middle tube, and both ends of the middle tube in the middle of the lower connecting beam are connected to longitudinal beam connecting plates.

[0007] Preferably, a lower welding plate is provided at the bottom of the longitudinal beam connecting plate, and a bushing mounting bracket is provided at the bottom of the lower welding plate.

[0008] Preferably, a horizontal section is provided at both sides of the square tube in the middle of the lower connecting beam at one adjacent end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate, and a steering gear mounting bracket is provided at the top of the horizontal section of the longitudinal beam connecting plate.

[0009] Preferably, a bending section is provided at the outer end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate, and a wiring harness mounting bracket is provided at the top of the bending section at the outer end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate.

[0010] Preferably, a projection welding stud is provided at one end of the upper reinforcing beam.

[0011] Preferably, beam supports are provided at both ends of the upper reinforcing beam, and fixing plates are provided at the outer ends of the beam supports.

[0012] Preferably, a reinforcing beam is provided on the outer side of the fixed longitudinal beam, and welding studs are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the reinforcing beam.

[0013] Preferably, a wire harness fixing bracket is provided at the front end of the reinforcing beam.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of through openings are evenly arranged on the tower package reinforcement ribs, and reinforcing ribs are arranged on the inner wall edges of the through openings on the tower package reinforcement ribs.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the upper support of the McPherson suspension has good versatility and is more convenient to change, which not only saves manpower and reduces cost investment, but also has a short change cycle, which is conducive to improving processing efficiency. The upper support of the McPherson suspension fixes the tower package body at a corresponding position on the fixed longitudinal beam, and sets a tower package reinforcement rib at the connection between the tower package body and the fixed longitudinal beam. At the same time, the lower connecting beam and the upper reinforcement beam are respectively set at the corresponding positions of the fixed longitudinal beam and the tower package body, which can ensure the stability of the tower package body installation and realize the upper support function of the stability of the McPherson suspension. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The following are drawings of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, in which the same or similar reference numerals are used to represent the same or similar elements.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a MacPherson suspension upper support structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a lower connecting beam supported on a MacPherson suspension according to the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper reinforcement beam structure supported on a MacPherson suspension according to the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a fixed longitudinal beam structure supported on a MacPherson suspension of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a tower package reinforcement rib structure supported on a McPherson suspension.

[0022] Figure numerals: 1. Tower package upper support; 2. Tower package body; 3. Fixed longitudinal beam; 31. Reinforcement beam; 32. Welding stud; 33. Wire harness fixing bracket; 4. Lower connecting beam; 41. Longitudinal beam connecting plate; 42. Lower welding plate; 43. Bushing mounting bracket; 44. Steering gear mounting bracket; 45. Wire harness mounting bracket; 5. Upper reinforcing beam; 51. Projecting welding stud; 52. Beam bracket; 53. Fixed plate; 6. Tower package reinforcement rib; 61. Reinforcing rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to better explain the present invention and facilitate understanding, the present invention is described in detail below through specific implementation modes in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In the present utility model, the term "and / or" is intended to cover all possible combinations and sub-combinations of the listed elements, including any one of the elements listed separately, any sub-combination or all elements, without excluding other elements. Unless otherwise specified, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements without intending to limit the positional relationship, timing relationship or importance relationship of these elements. Such terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. Unless otherwise specified, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "front, back, up, down, left, right", etc. is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience and simplification of description, and cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] See also Figure 1-5The utility model provides a technical solution: a McPherson suspension upper support, including a tower package upper support 1 and a tower package body 2, the tower package upper support 1 is welded and fixed on the top of the tower package body 2, and the tower package upper support 1 and the tower package body 2 are symmetrically provided with two groups, the bottom end of the tower package body 2 is connected to the same axis position on two fixed longitudinal beams 3, a lower connecting beam 4 is connected between the fixed longitudinal beams 3 and the corresponding position of the tower package body 2, an upper reinforcing beam 5 which is also connected between the two fixed longitudinal beams 3 is provided just above the lower connecting beam 4, and a tower package reinforcing rib 6 is provided at the connection between the bottom end of the tower package body 2 and the fixed longitudinal beam 3. In this structure, the tower package upper support 1 and the tower package body 2 can be welded first through the tower package reinforcing rib 6, and then the tower package body 2 is welded to the corresponding position on the fixed longitudinal beam 3 by welding. The lower connecting beam 4 and the upper reinforcing beam 5 are respectively connected at the positions corresponding to the tower package body 2 between the fixed longitudinal beams 3, so that the tower package body 2 is fixed on the vehicle body in sequence to complete the upper support of the shock absorber of the McPherson suspension. Compared with the existing technology, this McPherson suspension upper support structure has better versatility, is suitable for a variety of vehicle models, and is more convenient to change, which can achieve the advantages of saving manpower, material resources and enterprise investment costs, and the shortened change cycle is conducive to improving processing efficiency. The middle of the lower connecting beam 4 is a middle tube, and the two ends of the middle tube in the middle of the lower connecting beam 4 are welded and fixed with longitudinal beam connecting plates 41. The middle tube of the lower connecting beam 4 of this structure can be firmly installed on the corresponding position of the fixed longitudinal beam 3 through the longitudinal beam connecting plates 41 at both ends. 1 is provided with a lower welding plate 42 at the bottom, and a bushing mounting bracket 43 is provided at the bottom of the lower welding plate 42. The lower welding plate 42 of this structure can enhance the stability of the connection between the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41 and the lower connecting beam 4, and the bushing mounting bracket 43 is used to position the bushing on the vehicle body. The adjacent end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41 is provided with horizontal sections on both sides of the square tube in the middle of the lower connecting beam 4, and a steering gear mounting bracket 44 is provided on the top of the horizontal section of the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41. The steering gear mounting bracket 44 of this structure is fixed to the top of the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41 by welding to assemble the steering gear. The outer end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41 is provided with a bending section, and the top of the bending section at the outer end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41 is provided with a wiring harness mounting bracket 45. The wiring harness mounting bracket 45 of this structure can be connected to the The wiring harness plays a role of limiting, making the wiring harness installation smoother. A convex welding stud 51 is provided at one end of the upper reinforcing beam 5. The convex welding stud 51 of this structure can improve the strength of the connection between the upper reinforcing beam 5 and other components. Both ends of the upper reinforcing beam 5 are welded and fixed with beam brackets 52, and the outer ends of the beam brackets 52 are welded and fixed with fixing plates 53. The two ends of the upper reinforcing beam 5 of this structure are fixedly installed at the corresponding positions of the fixed longitudinal beam 3 through the beam brackets 52 and the fixing plates 53. A reinforcing beam 31 is provided on the outer side of the fixed longitudinal beam 3, and welding studs 32 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the reinforcing beam 31. The reinforcing beam 31 of this structure can improve the strength of the overall structure of the fixed longitudinal beam 3, and the welding studs 32 can cooperate with the installation of other components. A wiring harness fixing bracket 33 is provided at the front end of the reinforcing beam 31.The wiring harness fixing bracket 33 of this structure is used to constrain the wiring harness moving on the fixed longitudinal beam 3. A plurality of through holes are evenly arranged on the tower reinforcement rib 6, and the inner wall edges of the through holes on the tower reinforcement rib 6 are all provided with reinforcing ribs 61. The reinforcing ribs 61 of this structure can improve the structural strength of the tower reinforcement rib 6, so that the tower reinforcement rib 6 can play a better reinforcing role on the connection between the tower body 2 and the fixed longitudinal beam 3.

[0026] Working principle: When using the McPherson suspension upper support, firstly, the tower package upper support 1 and the tower package body 2 are sub-assembled and welded on a special fixture, and then the assembler fixes the fixed longitudinal beam 3 through the special fixture, and welds the bottom end of the tower package body 2 to the corresponding position on the fixed longitudinal beam 3. At this time, the tower package upper support 1 and the tower package body 2 are welded together through the tower package reinforcement 6. After the tower package body 2 is welded on the fixed longitudinal beam 3, the lower connecting beam 4 is firmly welded to the corresponding position on the fixed longitudinal beam 3 through the longitudinal beam connecting plates 41 at both ends. After the lower connecting beam 4 is installed, After completion, the lower welding plate 42 is welded and fixed to the bottom of the longitudinal beam connecting plate 41, and the bushing on the vehicle body is positioned using the bushing mounting bracket 43, and the steering gear mounting bracket 44 can be assembled in conjunction with the steering gear, and the wiring harness mounting bracket 45 is limited in position in conjunction with the wiring harness to be connected, and then the two ends of the upper reinforcing beam 5 are fixedly installed on the corresponding positions of the fixed longitudinal beam 3 through the beam bracket 52 and the fixing plate 53. After the upper reinforcing beam 5 is assembled, the tower package body 2 is fixed to the vehicle body in sequence to complete the upper support of the shock absorber of the McPherson suspension, thereby completing a series of work.

[0027] It should be noted that the utility model (e.g., utility model concepts, etc.) has been described in the specification of this patent document and / or illustrated in the drawings according to the exemplary embodiments; the embodiments of the utility model are presented only by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. The structure and / or arrangement of the elements of the utility model concepts embodied in the utility model as described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings are only illustrative. Although the exemplary embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail in this patent document, it is easy for a person of ordinary skill in the art to understand that equivalents, modifications, changes, etc. of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments and alternative embodiments are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the utility model; all of these subject matters (e.g., modifications, changes, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are intended to be included within the scope of the utility model. It should also be noted that various / other modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, changes, omissions, etc. can be made in the configuration and / or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in terms of concepts, designs, structures, devices, forms, assemblies, constructions, means, functions, systems, processes / methods, steps, the order of process / method steps, operations, operating conditions, performance, materials, compositions, combinations, etc.). ) without departing from the scope of the present invention; all of these subjects (such as modifications, changes, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is not intended to be limited to the subject matter described in the specification and / or drawings of this patent document (such as details, structures, functions, materials, behaviors, steps, sequences, systems, results, etc.). Considering that the claims of this patent document will be appropriately interpreted as covering the full scope of the subject matter of the present invention (for example, including any and all such modifications, changes, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it should be understood that the terms used in this patent document are intended to provide a description of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments, rather than as a limitation on the scope of the present invention.

[0028] It is understood that the present invention is described by some embodiments, and those skilled in the art are aware that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to adapt to specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A MacPherson suspension upper support, comprising a tower package upper support (1) and a tower package body (2), wherein the tower package upper support (1) is welded and fixed to the top of the tower package body (2), and the tower package upper support (1) and the tower package body (2) are symmetrically provided in two groups, characterized in that: The bottom end of the tower package body (2) is connected to the same axial position on two fixed longitudinal beams (3); a lower connecting beam (4) is connected between the fixed longitudinal beams (3) at a position corresponding to the tower package body (2); an upper reinforcing beam (5) which is also connected between the two fixed longitudinal beams (3) is provided directly above the lower connecting beam (4); and a tower package reinforcing rib (6) is provided at the connection between the bottom end of the tower package body (2) and the fixed longitudinal beams (3).

2. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle of the lower connecting beam (4) is a middle tube, and both ends of the middle tube in the middle of the lower connecting beam (4) are connected to longitudinal beam connecting plates (41).

3. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 2, characterized in that: A lower welding plate (42) is provided at the bottom of the longitudinal beam connecting plate (41), and a bushing mounting bracket (43) is provided at the bottom of the lower welding plate (42).

4. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end adjacent to the longitudinal beam connecting plate (41) is provided with horizontal sections on both sides of the middle tube in the middle of the lower connecting beam (4), and a steering gear mounting bracket (44) is provided on the top of the horizontal section of the longitudinal beam connecting plate (41).

5. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate (41) is provided with a bending section, and the top of the bending section at the outer end of the longitudinal beam connecting plate (41) is provided with a wire harness mounting bracket (45).

6. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the upper reinforcing beam (5) is provided with a projection welding stud (51).

7. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the upper reinforcing beam (5) are provided with beam supports (52), and the outer ends of the beam supports (52) are provided with fixing plates (53).

8. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing beam (31) is provided on the outer side of the fixed longitudinal beam (3), and welding studs (32) are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the reinforcing beam (31).

9. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 8, characterized in that: A wire harness fixing bracket (33) is provided at the front end of the reinforcing beam (31).

10. The MacPherson suspension upper support according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of through openings are evenly arranged on the tower package reinforcement ribs (6), and reinforcing ribs (61) are arranged on the inner wall edges of the through openings on the tower package reinforcement ribs (6).

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