Powertrain suspension structure and vehicle

By using a combined structure of rubber main spring and base in the powertrain suspension structure and installing metal reinforcements inside the rubber main spring, the challenge of the suspension structure in the prior art in improving the Z-direction stiffness and durability is solved, achieving higher stiffness and durability, while ensuring the comfort of riding.

CN222698291UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01CHERY NEW ENERGY AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420583051.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-25
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-25

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Technical Problem

The existing powertrain suspension structure has challenges in improving Z-directional stiffness and durability, and it is difficult to meet the comfort and stability requirements at the same time.

Method used

The suspended cushion structure is adopted, which includes a rubber main spring and a base. The rubber main spring is connected to the base through the first and second connecting parts, and a metal reinforcement is provided inside to improve the Z-direction stiffness and durability of the suspension.

Benefits of technology

By adding metal reinforcements, the Z-directional stiffness and durability of the suspension are improved, and the safety of the entire vehicle is enhanced, while allowing the selection of softer rubber to meet the durability requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a powertrain suspension structure, including a suspension cushion, the suspension cushion including a rubber main spring and a base located below the rubber main spring, the rubber main spring including a main spring body and a first connection part connected to the main spring body, the first connection part is connected to the base, and a metal reinforcement is arranged inside the first connection part. The powertrain suspension structure of the utility model can improve the Z-direction stiffness of the suspension by adding a metal reinforcement, and can also improve the durability. The enhanced durability of the rubber provides better safety for the whole vehicle. The utility model also provides a vehicle.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobiles, and specifically relates to a powertrain suspension structure and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the progress of the times, the driving safety and comfort of automobiles have gradually become the main concerns of people. Therefore, the suspension structure of the powertrain must have the functions of shock absorption, sound insulation and noise reduction. At the same time, it also needs to have the function of limiting the powertrain. While ensuring that the suspension can play a role in seismic isolation, it is also necessary to ensure that the powertrain moves within a controllable range to avoid collisions with surrounding parts due to excessive displacement of the powertrain. Therefore, the stiffness and structural form of the suspension will affect the stability of the powertrain and the comfort of the ride. Considering the comfort of the ride, the powertrain suspension needs to be as soft as possible, and the rubber hardness needs to be lower. Considering the stability of the powertrain, the suspension stiffness needs to be higher, so the hardness of the rubber is increased, which puts the suspension rubber in a contradiction.

[0003] The current suspension is a trapezoidal structure, and the internal rubber is directly vulcanized. The Z-direction (body height direction) stiffness of the suspension can only be improved by adjusting the hardness of the rubber. Compared with the higher Z-direction stiffness requirements of the trapezoidal suspension, it is difficult to meet them. And it also makes it difficult for the durability of the suspension structure to meet the standards.

[0004] For example, the patent document with publication number CN106476596A discloses a suspension of a powertrain, including an upper connecting plate, a lower connecting plate and a rubber block, wherein the rubber block is arranged between the upper and lower connecting plates, the two ends of the upper connecting plate are respectively formed with a first curling edge and a second curling edge, and the two ends of the lower connecting plate are respectively formed with a third curling edge and a fourth curling edge, forming a space for accommodating the rubber block; the suspension also includes an L-shaped fixing frame, the L-shaped fixing frame is provided with a mounting surface, the mounting surface is provided with a first fixing member for fixing to the engine support foot, and a set angle is formed between the mounting surface and the upper connecting plate. The suspension of the powertrain provided by the present invention is connected to the engine support foot through the first fixing member, and is connected to the upper connecting plate of the engine through the lower connecting plate. The technical solution disclosed in the patent document also cannot solve the technical problems described above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a powertrain suspension structure, the purpose of which is to improve durability.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a powertrain suspension structure, including a suspension pad, the suspension pad includes a rubber main spring and a base located below the rubber main spring, the rubber main spring includes a main spring body and a first connecting part connected to the main spring body, the first connecting part is connected to the base, and a metal reinforcement is arranged inside the first connecting part.

[0007] Two first connecting parts are provided, and the two first connecting parts are distributed in a V shape.

[0008] The rubber main spring also includes a second connection portion connected to the first connection portion and the base, and the second connection portion is located between the main spring body and the base.

[0009] The main spring body is in a trapezoidal structure.

[0010] An inner tube body made of metal is arranged inside the main spring body.

[0011] The base comprises an inner bracket and a rubber block vulcanized on the inner bracket.

[0012] The rubber main spring also includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion connected to the main spring body, the second protrusion is located above the main spring body, and the first protrusion is located on opposite sides of the main spring body.

[0013] The utility model also provides a vehicle, comprising the powertrain suspension structure.

[0014] The powertrain suspension structure of the utility model can improve the Z-direction rigidity of the suspension and the durability by adding a reinforcement piece made of metal material. The enhanced durability of the rubber provides better safety for the whole vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the powertrain suspension structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the powertrain suspension structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the powertrain suspension structure of the utility model;

[0018] The markings in the above figures are: 1. main spring body; 2. first connecting part; 3. base; 4. reinforcement; 5. second connecting part; 6. suspension bracket; 7. inner pipe; 8. first protrusion; 9. second protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The specific implementation methods of the utility model are further explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings through the description of embodiments, with the aim of helping technicians in the field to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the concept and technical solution of the utility model and facilitating its implementation.

[0020] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower" and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only.

[0021] It should be noted that, in the following embodiments, the “first” and “second” mentioned do not represent an absolute distinction in structure and / or function, nor do they represent a sequential order of execution, but are merely for the convenience of description.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly connected by technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The terminology used in the specification of the present invention is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the utility model provides a powertrain suspension structure, including a suspension bracket 6 and a suspension cushion, wherein the suspension bracket 6 is used to be connected to the vehicle body, and the suspension cushion is used to be connected to the powertrain, and the suspension cushion is located inside the suspension bracket 6. The suspension cushion includes a rubber main spring and a base 3 located below the rubber main spring, wherein the rubber main spring includes a main spring body 1 and a first connecting portion 2 connected to the main spring body 1, wherein the first connecting portion 2 is connected to the base 3, and a metal reinforcing member 4 is arranged inside the first connecting portion 2.

[0024] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 3As shown, two first connection parts 2 are provided, and the two first connection parts 2 are distributed in a V shape. The rubber main spring also includes a second connection part 5 connected to the first connection part 2 and the base 3. The second connection part 5 is located between the main spring body 1 and the base 3. The bottom surface of the second connection part 5 is connected to the base 3 as a whole. There is a certain distance between the second connection part 5 and the bottom surface of the main spring body 1, forming a buffer hole, which is conducive to vibration reduction. The upper ends of the two first connection parts 2 are connected to the main spring body 1, and the lower ends of the two first connection parts 2 are connected to the two ends of the second connection part 5. The second connection part 5 is located between the two first connection parts 2, and the distance between the upper ends of the two first connection parts 2 is greater than the distance between the lower ends of the two first connection parts 2. The first connection part 2 and the second connection part 5 are made of rubber material. The interior of the two first connection parts 2 is provided with a steel reinforcement 4. The reinforcement 4 is a rectangular sheet structure, and the first connection part 2 is formed on the reinforcement 4 by vulcanization.

[0025] The vulcanized steel sheet is located inside the first connecting part 2, and the trapezoidal suspension rubber is exposed to the outside and cannot be limited. A reinforcement member 4 is added inside so that during movement, the reinforcement member 4 directly acts on the rubber to increase the rubber stiffness, thereby improving durability.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the main spring body 1 is a trapezoidal structure. An inner tube body made of metal is arranged inside the main spring body 1. The main spring body 1 is composed of the inner tube body and a rubber block vulcanized on the inner tube body. The inner tube 7 is a hollow structure. The base 3 includes an inner bracket and a rubber block vulcanized on the inner bracket. The inner bracket is made of cast aluminum.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the rubber main spring also includes a first protrusion 8 and a second protrusion 9 connected to the main spring body 1, the second protrusion 9 is located above the main spring body 1, and the second protrusion 9 contacts the inner wall surface of the suspension bracket 6. Two first protrusions 8 are provided, and the two first protrusions 8 are respectively located on opposite sides of the main spring body 1. The height of the first protrusion 8 is less than the height of the second protrusion 9, and there is a certain distance between the first protrusion 8 and the inner wall surface of the suspension bracket 6. The first protrusion 8 and the second protrusion 9 are made of rubber, and the first protrusion 8 and the second protrusion 9 are integrally formed with the main spring body 1.

[0028] In the powertrain suspension structure of the above structure, the suspension rubber stiffness can be adjusted not only by the hardness of the rubber, but also by changing the thickness of the reinforcement 4, so the hardness of the rubber can be better selected, ensuring the stiffness while selecting a softer rubber to meet the durability requirements.

[0029] During manufacturing, the inner bracket, the reinforcement 4 and the inner tube body are vulcanized with rubber to form a suspension cushion, and the suspension cushion is pressed into the suspension bracket 6 to form a suspension assembly. The rubber part has no rigid restrictions, and after the reinforcement 4 is added, it will directly participate in the movement together with the rubber, thereby improving the collision effect and achieving the purpose of enhancing the rigidity.

[0030] The utility model also provides a vehicle, including the powertrain suspension structure of the above structure. The specific structure of the powertrain suspension structure can be referred to Figures 1 to 3 Since the vehicle of the utility model includes the powertrain suspension structure in the above embodiment, it has all the advantages of the above powertrain suspension structure.

[0031] The utility model is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the utility model, or the concept and technical solution of the utility model are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A powertrain suspension structure, comprising a suspension cushion, wherein the suspension cushion comprises a rubber main spring and a base below the rubber main spring, characterized in that: The rubber main spring comprises a main spring body and a first connecting portion connected to the main spring body, the first connecting portion is connected to the base, and a reinforcing piece made of metal is arranged inside the first connecting portion.

2. The powertrain suspension structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first connecting parts are provided, and the two first connecting parts are distributed in a V shape.

3. The powertrain suspension structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber main spring also includes a second connection portion connected to the first connection portion and the base, and the second connection portion is located between the main spring body and the base.

4. The powertrain suspension structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The main spring body is in a trapezoidal structure.

5. The powertrain suspension structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: An inner tube body made of metal is arranged inside the main spring body.

6. The powertrain suspension structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The base comprises an inner bracket and a rubber block vulcanized on the inner bracket.

7. The powertrain suspension structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The rubber main spring also includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion connected to the main spring body, the second protrusion is located above the main spring body, and the first protrusion is located on opposite sides of the main spring body.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises the powertrain suspension structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Suspension of power assembly

    CN106476596A