Axle with integrated steering connection structure

By integrating steering, driving and shock absorbing structures on the axle and using aluminum alloy and air shock absorbers, the complexity and bulkiness of the traditional axle structure is solved, and the vehicle's mobility and driving comfort are improved.

CN222663554UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25龙岩市佳诚机械有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421541873.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-02
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-02

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Technical Problem

The traditional axle structure is complex, which increases the complexity of the system and the possibility of failure, resulting in heavy vehicle, large space occupancy, poor fuel economy, and affects performance.

Method used

A vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure is designed. Through the integrated steering structure, steering drive structure and shock absorbing structure on the axle body, it adopts aluminum alloy material and air shock absorber to achieve the transmission and driving of steering forces, and enhance stability and reliability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the vehicle's mobility and driving comfort, reduces the overall weight of the vehicle, enhances the stability and reliability of the steering system, and can better cope with complex road conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of axles, and discloses an axle with an integrated steering connection structure, which comprises an axle body, steering structures are arranged at the centers of the two side walls of the axle body, a steering driving structure is arranged at the rear part of the center of the upper end surface of the axle body, a second steering connector is arranged on the upper end surface of the steering driving structure, and the second steering connector is connected with the steering structure. First connecting plates are arranged at the upper positions of the centers of the side walls of the two steering structures, a cross beam is arranged at the positions, close to one sides, of the centers of the front end faces of the two first connecting plates, damping structures are arranged at the lower positions of the centers of the side walls of the steering structures, and second connecting plates are arranged at the upper positions of the two sides of the front end face of the axle body; and connecting beams are arranged at the centers of the lower end surfaces of the two second connecting plates. According to the utility model, the steering structure, the steering driving structure and the damping structure are integrated on the axle body, so that the integrity and the efficiency are improved, the transmission of steering force and steering driving are realized, and the stability and the reliability of a steering system are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicle axles, in particular to a vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure. Background Art

[0002] AXLE WITH INTEGRATED STEERING LINKAGE STRUCTURE BACKGROUND The technology relates to a suspension system and a steering system of a vehicle, and is intended to improve the handling, stability and driving comfort of the vehicle, while also enhancing the safety performance of the vehicle.

[0003] Since the structural components of traditional axles require complex connections and coordination, the complexity of the system and the possibility of failure are increased. They may be large and bulky, occupying the space of the vehicle and increasing the overall weight of the vehicle, affecting the fuel economy and performance of the vehicle. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide an axle with an integrated steering connection structure to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, and later it is suitable for the company's XYB series, FWJZ series and wheeled excavator series. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings existing in the prior art, and to propose a vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure. By integrating the steering structure, steering drive structure and shock absorbing structure on the vehicle axle body, the integrity and efficiency of the system are improved, the transmission of steering force and steering drive are realized, and the stability and reliability of the steering system are enhanced. By adopting the design of a steering connecting rod, a steering gear, a second roller, a belt and a first roller, the combination of steering and driving is realized, and the maneuverability of the vehicle is improved. By using aluminum alloy materials to manufacture the axle body, connecting plates, crossbeams and other components, the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced and good structural support is provided. By using air shock absorbers and inflation ports to provide shock absorbing effects, the driving comfort of the vehicle is improved. By adjusting the air pressure, the air suspension can adjust the height and stiffness of the axle in real time according to the road conditions, thereby maintaining the optimal driving posture of the vehicle. This flexibility enables the axle to better cope with various complex road conditions, and it can perform well whether it is a highway or a rural dirt road.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an axle with an integrated steering connection structure, comprising an axle body, a steering structure is provided at the center of both side walls of the axle body, a steering drive structure is provided at the rear center of the upper end surface of the axle body, a second steering connector is provided at the upper end surface of the steering drive structure, a first connecting plate is provided at the upper center of one side wall of the two steering structures, a cross beam is provided at the center of the front end surface of the two first connecting plates, a shock absorbing structure is provided at the lower center of one side wall of the steering structure, a second connecting plate is provided at the upper sides of the front end surface of the axle body, and a connecting beam is provided at the center of the lower end surface of the two second connecting plates;

[0006] Through the above technical scheme, by integrating the steering structure, steering drive structure and shock absorbing structure on the axle body, the integrity and efficiency of the system are improved, the transmission of steering force and steering drive are realized, and the stability and reliability of the steering system are enhanced. By adopting the design of steering connecting rod, steering gear, second roller, belt and first roller, the combination of steering and driving is realized, and the maneuverability of the vehicle is improved. By using aluminum alloy materials to manufacture the axle body, connecting plate, crossbeam and other components, the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced and good structural support is provided. By using air shock absorbers and inflation ports to provide shock absorbing effects, the driving comfort of the vehicle is improved. By adjusting the air pressure, the air suspension can adjust the height and stiffness of the axle in real time according to the road conditions, so as to maintain the best driving posture of the vehicle. This flexibility enables the axle to better cope with various complex road conditions, and it can perform well whether it is a highway or a rural dirt road.

[0007] Further, the steering structure comprises a first steering connector and a steering wheel connector, the steering wheel connector is arranged on the side wall of the axle body, the first steering connector is arranged at the center of one side wall of the steering wheel connector, and the first connecting plate is arranged at the upper center of one side wall of the first steering connector;

[0008] Through the above technical solution, the steering wheel connector position can effectively transmit the steering force to the wheel, so that the vehicle can steer. At the same time, through the action of the steering drive structure, the steering force of the first steering connector position can be balanced and transmitted, ensuring the stability and reliability of the steering system, and helping to enhance the connection strength and stability of the steering system, so that the steering force can be effectively transmitted to the wheel.

[0009] Further, the steering drive structure includes two steering connecting rods, a steering gear, two second rollers, a belt and a first roller, the two steering connecting rods are respectively arranged at the center of one side wall of the two steering structures, the steering gear is arranged at the rear of one side of the upper end surface of the axle body, the two second rollers are respectively arranged on the output end and the input end of the steering gear, the first roller is arranged at the front of the center of one side wall of the two first connecting plates, and the belt is respectively sleeved on the second roller on one side and the outer side wall of the first roller;

[0010] Through the above technical solution, when the vehicle needs to turn, the steering connecting rod in the steering drive structure transmits the driving force to the steering gear. After the steering gear receives the driving force, the steering gear transmits the force to the two second rollers. The two second rollers are respectively used to receive and transmit the steering force. At the same time, the steering connecting rod ensures the balance and transmission of the steering force. The first roller is connected to the second roller by a belt. When the steering force is transmitted to the second roller, the force is transmitted to the first roller through the transmission of the belt, thereby enabling the vehicle to steer and drive.

[0011] Furthermore, the shock absorbing structure comprises a first connector, an air shock absorber and an air charging port, wherein the first connector is arranged at the lower center of one side wall of the two steering structures, the air shock absorber is arranged at the center of the front end surface of the first connector, and the air charging port is arranged at the upper center of the front end surface of the air shock absorber;

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle during driving are reduced through the air shock absorber and the inflation port. The first connector is used to connect the steering structure and the air shock absorber. The air shock absorber is filled with gas. When the vehicle is driving, the compression and release of the gas can absorb and reduce the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle. The inflation port is used to adjust the pressure of the gas, thereby controlling the shock absorption effect.

[0013] Furthermore, the two second connecting plates, the connecting beam, the axle body, the two first connecting plates and the cross beam are all made of aluminum alloy;

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the aluminum alloy material takes advantage of its lightweight and high-strength characteristics to effectively reduce the overall weight of the vehicle and provide good structural support.

[0015] Furthermore, the two steering structures are synchronized;

[0016] Through the above technical solution, the synchronous steering structure ensures the synchronous movement of the steering systems on both sides of the vehicle, thereby achieving smoother and more precise steering control.

[0017] Furthermore, a spring is sleeved at the lower center of the outer side wall of the second steering connector;

[0018] Through the above technical solution, a certain elastic support is provided. When the vehicle passes through an uneven road, the spring can absorb part of the impact force, reduce the load on the steering system, and protect the steering connection structure and other related components.

[0019] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] In the utility model, the vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure improves the integrity and efficiency of the system by integrating the steering structure, the steering drive structure and the shock absorbing structure on the vehicle axle body, realizes the transmission of steering force and steering drive, and enhances the stability and reliability of the steering system.

[0021] In the utility model, by adopting the design of a steering connecting rod, a steering gear, a second roller, a belt and a first roller, a combination of steering and driving is achieved, the maneuverability of the vehicle is improved, and by using aluminum alloy materials to manufacture components such as the axle body, the connecting plate, and the crossbeam, the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced and good structural support is provided.

[0022] In the utility model, the shock absorbing effect is provided by utilizing the air shock absorber and the inflation port, thereby improving the driving comfort of the vehicle. By adjusting the air pressure, the air suspension can adjust the height and stiffness of the axle in real time according to the road conditions, thereby maintaining the best driving posture of the vehicle. This flexibility enables the axle to better cope with various complex road conditions, and it can perform well whether it is a highway or a rural dirt road. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure proposed by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure proposed by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 A side view of an axle with an integrated steering connection structure proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 A top view of an axle with an integrated steering connection structure proposed by the utility model.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] 1. Axle body; 2. Steering structure; 201. First steering connector; 202. Steering wheel connector; 3. Steering drive structure; 301. Steering connecting rod; 302. Steering gear; 303. Second roller; 304. Belt; 305. First roller; 4. Second steering connector; 5. Crossbeam; 6. First connecting plate; 7. Shock-absorbing structure; 701. First connector; 702. Air shock absorber; 703. Inflating port; 8. Second connecting plate; 9. Connecting beam. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-4The utility model provides an embodiment: an axle with an integrated steering connection structure, including an axle body 1, a steering structure 2 is provided at the center of both side walls of the axle body 1, a steering drive structure 3 is provided at the rear center of the upper end surface of the axle body 1, and a second steering connector 4 is provided on the upper end surface of the steering drive structure 3, a first connecting plate 6 is provided at the upper center of one side wall of the two steering structures 2, a cross beam 5 is provided at the center of the front end surface of the two first connecting plates 6, a shock absorbing structure 7 is provided at the lower center of one side wall of the steering structure 2, a second connecting plate 8 is provided at the upper sides of the front end surface of the axle body 1, and a connecting beam 9 is provided at the center of the lower end surface of the two second connecting plates 8. The axle body 1 realizes the steering control and driving functions of the vehicle through the steering structure 2 and the steering drive structure 3, the first connecting plate 6 and the cross beam 5 provide stable connection support, ensure the reliable operation of the steering structure 2, the setting of the shock absorbing structure 7 effectively reduces the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle during driving, improves driving comfort and stability, and the second connecting plate 8 and the connecting beam 9 provide support and connection for the overall structure.

[0031] The steering structure 2 includes a first steering connector 201 and a steering wheel connector 202. The steering wheel connector 202 is arranged on the side wall of the axle body 1. The first steering connector 201 is arranged at the center of one side wall of the steering wheel connector 202. The first connecting plate 6 is arranged at the upper center of one side wall of the first steering connector 201. The steering wheel connector position 202 can effectively transmit the steering force to the wheel so that the vehicle can be steered. At the same time, the steering force of the first steering connector position 201 can be balanced and transmitted through the action of the steering drive structure 3, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the steering system, helping to enhance the connection strength and stability of the steering system, and enabling the steering force to be effectively transmitted to the wheel.

[0032] The steering drive structure 3 includes two steering connecting rods 301, a steering gear 302, two second rollers 303, a belt 304 and a first roller 305. The two steering connecting rods 301 are respectively arranged at the center of one side wall of the two steering structures 2, the steering gear 302 is arranged at the rear of one side of the upper end surface of the axle body 1, the two second rollers 303 are respectively arranged on the output end and the input end of the steering gear 302, the first roller 305 is arranged at the front center of one side wall of the two first connecting plates 6, and the belt 304 is respectively sleeved on the outer side wall of the second roller 303 and the first roller 305 on one side. When turning, the steering connecting rod 301 in the steering drive structure 3 transmits the driving force to the steering gear 302. After the steering gear 302 receives the driving force, the steering gear 302 transmits the force to the two second rollers 303. The two second rollers 303 are respectively used to receive and transmit the steering force. At the same time, the steering connecting rod 301 ensures the balance and transmission of the steering force. The first roller 305 is connected to the second roller 303 through the belt 304. When the steering force is transmitted to the second roller 303, the force is transmitted to the first roller 305 through the transmission of the belt 304, so that the vehicle can be steered and driven.

[0033] The shock absorbing structure 7 includes a first connector 701, an air shock absorber 702 and an air charging port 703. The first connector 701 is arranged at the lower center of one side wall of the two steering structures 2, the air shock absorber 702 is arranged at the center of the front end surface of the first connector 701, and the air charging port 703 is arranged at the upper center of the front end surface of the air shock absorber 702. The air shock absorber 702 and the air charging port 703 are used to reduce the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle during driving. The first connector 701 is used to connect the steering structure 2 and the air shock absorber 702. The air shock absorber 702 is filled with gas. When the vehicle is driving, the compression and release of the gas can absorb and reduce the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle. The air charging port 703 is used to adjust the pressure of the gas to control the shock absorbing effect.

[0034] The two second connecting plates 8, the connecting beam 9, the axle body 1, the two first connecting plates 6 and the cross beam 5 are all made of aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy material takes advantage of its lightweight and high-strength characteristics to effectively reduce the overall weight of the vehicle and provide good structural support. The two steering structures 2 are synchronized. The synchronized steering structure 2 ensures the synchronous movement of the steering systems on both sides of the vehicle, thereby achieving smoother and more precise steering control. A spring is mounted at the lower center of the outer wall of the second steering connector 4 to provide a certain amount of elastic support. When the vehicle passes through an uneven road, the spring can absorb part of the impact force, reduce the load on the steering system, and protect the steering connection structure and other related components.

[0035] Working principle: When the vehicle needs to turn, the steering drive structure 3 transmits the driving force to the steering wheel connector 202 through the steering connecting rod 301. The steering wheel connector 202 can effectively transmit the steering force to the wheel, so that the vehicle can turn. At the same time, the first steering connector 201 can balance and transmit the steering force through the action of the steering drive structure 3. The steering gear 302 transmits the force to the two second rollers 303. The two second rollers 303 are respectively used to receive and transmit the steering force. At the same time, the steering connecting rod 301 ensures the balance and transmission of the steering force. The first roller 305 is connected to the second roller 303 through the belt 304. When the steering force is transmitted to the second roller 303, the force is transmitted to the first roller 305 through the transmission of the belt 304, so that the vehicle can be steered and driven, ensuring the stability and reliability of the steering system. Reliability, the first connecting plate 6 helps to enhance the connection strength and stability of the steering system, so that the steering force can be effectively transmitted to the wheels, and the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle during driving are reduced through the air shock absorber 702 and the inflation port 703. The first connector 701 is used to connect the steering structure 2 and the air shock absorber 702. The air shock absorber 702 is filled with gas. When the vehicle is driving, the compression and release of the gas can absorb and reduce the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle. The inflation port 703 is used to adjust the pressure of the gas to control the shock absorbing effect. The first connecting plate 6 and the cross beam 5 provide stable connection support to ensure the reliable operation of the steering structure 2. The setting of the shock absorbing structure 7 effectively reduces the bumps and vibrations of the vehicle during driving and improves driving comfort and stability. The second connecting plate 8 and the connecting beam 9 provide support and connection for the overall structure.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure, comprising a vehicle axle body (1), characterized in that: A steering structure (2) is provided at the center of both side walls of the axle body (1), a steering drive structure (3) is provided at the rear center of the upper end surface of the axle body (1), a second steering connector (4) is provided at the upper end surface of the steering drive structure (3), a first connecting plate (6) is provided at the upper center of one side wall of the two steering structures (2), a cross beam (5) is provided at the center of the front end surface of the two first connecting plates (6), a shock absorbing structure (7) is provided at the lower center of one side wall of the steering structure (2), a second connecting plate (8) is provided at the upper sides of the front end surface of the axle body (1), and a connecting beam (9) is provided at the center of the lower end surface of the two second connecting plates (8).

2. The vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering structure (2) comprises a first steering connector (201) and a steering wheel connector (202); the steering wheel connector (202) is arranged on a side wall of the axle body (1); the first steering connector (201) is arranged at the center of one side wall of the steering wheel connector (202); and the first connecting plate (6) is arranged at an upper portion of the center of one side wall of the first steering connector (201).

3. The vehicle axle with integrated steering connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering drive structure (3) comprises two steering connecting rods (301), a steering gear (302), two second rollers (303), a belt (304) and a first roller (305); the two steering connecting rods (301) are respectively arranged at the center of one side wall of the two steering structures (2); the steering gear (302) is arranged at the rear of one side of the upper end surface of the axle body (1); the two second rollers (303) are respectively arranged at the output end and the input end of the steering gear (302); the first roller (305) is arranged at the front of the center of one side wall of the two first connecting plates (6); and the belt (304) is respectively sleeved on the outer side walls of the second roller (303) and the first roller (305) on one side.

4. The vehicle axle with an integrated steering connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorbing structure (7) comprises a first connector (701), an air shock absorber (702) and an air charging port (703); the first connector (701) is arranged at the lower center of one side wall of the two steering structures (2); the air shock absorber (702) is arranged at the center of the front end surface of the first connector (701); and the air charging port (703) is arranged at the upper center of the front end surface of the air shock absorber (702).

5. The vehicle axle with integrated steering connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two second connecting plates (8), the connecting beam (9), the axle body (1), the two first connecting plates (6) and the cross beam (5) are all made of aluminum alloy.

6. The vehicle axle with integrated steering connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two steering structures (2) are synchronized.

7. The vehicle axle with integrated steering connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring is sleeved at the lower center of the outer side wall of the second steering connector (4).