Thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket

Abstract

The utility model discloses a thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket, comprising a first support plate and a second support plate, wherein the middle parts of the upper surfaces of the first support plate and the second support plate are provided with a card slot, one side of the card slot is clamped with the first card plate, and the other side of the card slot is clamped with the second card plate. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket can be installed on fuel tanks of different lengths by arranging the first card plate, the second card plate, the first side plate, the first top plate, the second side plate, and the second top plate, and by changing the spacing between the first support plate and the second support plate. The spacing between the first side plate and the second side plate can be changed so that the device can be installed on fuel tanks of different widths. The first side plate and the second side plate limit the front and back sides of the fuel tank. The first top plate and the second top plate are respectively rotatably connected to the tops of the two, and the adjustability is enhanced, so that the device can fix special-shaped fuel tanks, and the adaptability is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oil tank brackets, in particular to a hot-formed lightweight oil tank bracket. Background Art

[0002] As the name suggests, a car fuel tank refers to a tank used to hold gasoline in a car. According to the manufacturing materials, the car fuel tank can be divided into iron tanks and aluminum alloy tanks. During the installation and use of the car fuel tank, a bracket will be used to support and fix it.

[0003] After searching, Chinese patent publication (announcement) No. CN211441947U discloses a lightweight fuel tank bracket, which belongs to the field of automobile fuel tanks, including a support plate, a side strip, a mounting hole, a weight-reducing hole and a gasket, wherein the edge of the support plate is fixedly connected to the side strip, the front of the support plate and the side strip are provided with mounting holes, the surface of the support plate is provided with weight-reducing holes, and the inner side of the support plate is fixedly connected to the gasket, the support plate includes an upper metal sheet, a lower metal sheet, a support block, a foam layer and an adhesive layer, a support block is fixedly connected between the upper metal sheet and the lower metal sheet, and a foam layer is laid between the upper metal sheet and the lower metal sheet; the lightweight fuel tank bracket, by arranging the foam layer and the weight-reducing holes, can reduce the specific gravity of the metal material inside the bracket during the manufacturing process of the fuel tank bracket, reduce the overall weight of the bracket, make the bracket lighter, and enable workers to save more effort when installing or carrying the bracket, thereby bringing convenience to the installation and use of the bracket.

[0004] Although the above patent is convenient for carrying the bracket, when installing the fuel tank, it can only be installed on fuel tanks of fixed sizes and cannot be adjusted according to the sizes of different fuel tanks. The installation range is low, which reduces practicality. Therefore, it is necessary to design a hot-formed lightweight fuel tank bracket to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A hot-formed lightweight fuel tank bracket comprises a first support plate and a second support plate, wherein a slot is provided in the middle of the upper surfaces of the first support plate and the second support plate, a first clip is clamped on one side of the slot, and a second clip is clamped on the other side of the slot; a first side plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first clip, a first top plate is rotatably connected to one end of the first side plate, a second side plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second clip, a second top plate is rotatably connected to one end of the second side plate, a screw is rotatably connected to one side of the upper surface of the first top plate, a screw is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the screw, and a threaded sleeve is threadedly connected to the upper surface of the second top plate, and a side of the upper surface of the second top plate close to the screw is fixedly connected to a limiting plate.

[0008] In order to facilitate the fixing of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, as the hot-formed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, the inner bottom wall of the clamping slot is provided with a first adjustment hole, and the upper surfaces of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are provided with a second adjustment hole, and the internal threads of the first adjustment hole and the second adjustment hole are connected with bolts.

[0009] In order to facilitate the limiting effect on both sides of the fuel tank, as the hot-formed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, the outer surfaces of the first side plate and the second side plate are rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, and the outer surfaces of the first top plate and the second top plate are rotatably connected to the second connecting rod, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are rotatably connected.

[0010] In order to achieve the effect of strengthening the connectivity between the first support plate and the second support plate, as the hot-formed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, the inner sides of the first support plate and the second support plate are fixedly connected with guide rods, both sides of the outer surface of the guide rods are slidably connected with sliders, and the inner side of the slider is rotatably connected with a support arm.

[0011] In order to achieve a buffering effect, as the thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, the middle parts of the lower surfaces of the first support plate and the second support plate are fixedly connected with a buffer plate.

[0012] In order to achieve the effect of enhancing protection, as the thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, a pad is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the buffer plate.

[0013] In order to facilitate side installation, as the thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, both sides of the lower surfaces of the first support plate and the second support plate are fixedly connected with a first mounting plate, and a first mounting groove is opened at the bottom of the outer surface of the first mounting plate.

[0014] In order to facilitate the bottom installation, as the thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket of the utility model, the lower surface of the first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and the upper surface of the second mounting plate is provided with a second mounting groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. In the utility model, by arranging the first clamping plate, the second clamping plate, the first side plate, the first top plate, the second side plate and the second top plate, the spacing between the first support plate and the second support plate is changed, so that oil tanks of different lengths can be installed, and the positions of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate inside the clamping groove are changed, thereby changing the spacing between the first side plate and the second side plate, so that the device can install oil tanks of different widths, the first side plate and the second side plate limit the front and back sides of the oil tank, and the first top plate and the second top plate are rotatably connected to the tops of the two respectively, so that the adjustability is enhanced, so that the device can fix special-shaped oil tanks, and the adaptability is enhanced.

[0017] 2. In the utility model, through the arrangement of the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod, the support arm and the buffer plate, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod adapt to the angle changes of the first side plate, the second side plate and the first top plate, and the second top plate, thereby enhancing the firmness of the structure and at the same time limiting the two sides of the fuel tank to prevent the fuel tank from being separated from the bracket after installation, thereby increasing the stability of the installation; when the spacing between the first support plate and the second support plate is adjusted, the two groups of sliders move closer to or separate from each other, thereby adapting to the spacing change of the first support plate and the second support plate through the support arm, thereby increasing the firmness and stability of the connection between the two; the buffer plate has a buffering effect on the bracket, reduces the stress at the connection between the bracket and the vehicle, protects the fuel tank, and reduces the impact force on the fuel tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top plan structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a bottom view structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the side plate and top plate structure of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. first support plate; 2. first support plate; 3. slot; 4. first clamping plate; 5. second clamping plate; 6. first side plate; 7. first top plate; 8. second side plate; 9. second top plate; 10. screw; 11. screw sleeve; 12. limit plate; 13. first adjustment hole; 14. second adjustment hole; 15. bolt; 16. first connecting rod; 17. second connecting rod; 18. guide rod; 19. slider; 20. support arm; 22. pad; 23. first mounting plate; 24. first mounting slot; 25. second mounting plate; 26. second mounting slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] Example

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a hot-formed lightweight fuel tank bracket comprises a first support plate 1 and a second support plate 2, wherein a slot 3 is provided in the middle of the upper surfaces of the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2, a first clip plate 4 is clipped to one side of the inside of the slot 3, and a second clip plate 5 is clipped to the other side of the inside of the slot 3; a first side plate 6 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first clip plate 4, a first top plate 7 is rotatably connected to one end of the first side plate 6, a second side plate 8 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second clip plate 5, a second top plate 9 is rotatably connected to one end of the second side plate 8, a screw 10 is rotatably connected to one side of the upper surface of the first top plate 7, a screw sleeve 11 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the screw 10, and a limiting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second top plate 9 close to the screw 10.

[0027] When in use, by setting the first clamping plate 4, the second clamping plate 5, the first side plate 6, the first top plate 7, the second side plate 8 and the second top plate 9, the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 have the same structure, and the two are used to support the bottom of the oil tank. By changing the distance between the two, oil tanks of different lengths can be installed. The first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 are clamped in the inside of the card slot 3 to avoid left and right shaking after installation, thereby enhancing the stability of the structure. By changing the position of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 in the card slot 3, the distance between the first side plate 6 and the second side plate 8 is changed, so that the device can be installed for different The wide oil tank installation increases the use range of the device. The first side plate 6 and the second side plate 8 limit the front and back of the oil tank. The first top plate 7 and the second top plate 9 are respectively rotatably connected to the top of the first side plate 6 and the second side plate 8. The adjustability is enhanced, so that the device can fix special-shaped oil tanks, and the adaptability is enhanced. Turn the screw 10 to move it to the inner side of the limiting plate 12, and turn the screw sleeve 11 to connect the first top plate 7 and the second top plate 9 into a whole to fix the oil tank, which improves the convenience of operation and makes installation and disassembly more convenient to meet the installation requirements.

[0028] In this embodiment, a first adjustment hole 13 is formed on the inner bottom wall of the card slot 3, and second adjustment holes 14 are formed on the upper surfaces of the first card plate 4 and the second card plate 5. Bolts 15 are connected to the internal threads of the first adjustment hole 13 and the second adjustment hole 14.

[0029] During specific use, through the setting of the first adjustment hole 13 and the bolt 15, multiple first adjustment holes 13 are opened on the inner bottom wall of the slot 3. After the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 are adjusted, the bolt 15 is threadedly connected to the corresponding second adjustment hole 14 and the first adjustment hole 13, so as to limit and fix the two to avoid sliding during use.

[0030] In this embodiment, the outer surfaces of the first side plate 6 and the second side plate 8 are both rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 16, and the outer surfaces of the first top plate 7 and the second top plate 9 are both rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 17. The first connecting rod 16 and the second connecting rod 17 are rotatably connected.

[0031] During specific use, through the setting of the first connecting rod 16 and the second connecting rod 17, the two are hinged and rotatably connected to each other, which can adapt to the angle changes of the first side panel 6, the second side panel 8 and the first top panel 7, the second top panel 9, and enhance the firmness of the structure. At the same time, the two sides of the oil tank can be limited to prevent the oil tank from detaching from the bracket after installation, thereby increasing the stability of the installation.

[0032] In this embodiment, the inner sides of the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 are fixedly connected with guide rods 18, both sides of the outer surfaces of the guide rods 18 are slidably connected with sliders 19, and the inner sides of the sliders 19 are rotatably connected with support arms 20.

[0033] During specific use, through the setting of the support arm 20, the two groups of support arms 20 are hinged to each other. When the distance between the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 is adjusted, the two groups of sliders 19 move closer to or separate from each other, so that the support arm 20 can adapt to the change in the distance between the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2, thereby increasing the firmness and stability of the connection between the two.

[0034] In this embodiment, a buffer plate 21 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower surface of the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 .

[0035] During specific use, the buffer plate 21 is provided to buffer the bracket, reduce stress at the connection between the bracket and the vehicle, protect the fuel tank, and reduce impact force on the fuel tank.

[0036] In this embodiment, a backing plate 22 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the buffer plate 21 .

[0037] During specific use, by setting the pad 22, the pad 22 is made of rubber material. After the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 are installed, the pad 22 contacts the vehicle frame, further achieving a buffering and protective effect.

[0038] In this embodiment, first mounting plates 23 are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower surfaces of the first supporting plate 1 and the second supporting plate 2 , and a first mounting groove 24 is formed at the bottom of the outer surface of the first mounting plate 23 .

[0039] During specific use, through the setting of the first mounting plate 23, two groups of first mounting plates 23 are fixed on both sides of the lower surface of the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2. The bracket can be clamped on both sides of the vehicle frame crossbeam, and then the first mounting plate 23 is fixed through the first mounting groove 24 and external screws.

[0040] In this embodiment, a second mounting plate 25 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first mounting plate 23 , and a second mounting groove 26 is formed on the upper surface of the second mounting plate 25 .

[0041] During specific use, through the setting of the second mounting plate 25, a plurality of second mounting grooves 26 are opened on the upper surface of the second mounting plate 25, so that the second mounting plate 25 can be installed above the vehicle frame crossbeam, and multiple installation methods increase the convenience of connection.

[0042] Working principle: In use, the distance between the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 is changed, and oil tanks of different lengths can be installed. At the same time, the two sets of sliders 19 are moved closer to or separated from each other, and the support arm 20 is used to adapt to the change in the distance between the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2. The positions of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 inside the clamping groove 3 are changed, and the bolts 15 are threadedly connected to the corresponding second adjustment holes 14 and the first adjustment holes 13, so that the device can be installed on oil tanks of different widths. The first side plate 6 and the second side plate 8 limit the front and back of the oil tank, and the first top plate 7 and the second top plate 9 limit the oil tank. The top of the vehicle frame is limited, the screw 10 is rotated to move it to the inner side of the limiting plate 12, and the screw sleeve 11 is rotated to connect the first top plate 7 and the second top plate 9 into a whole to fix the fuel tank. The first connecting rod 16 and the second connecting rod 17 adapt to the angle changes of the first side plate 6, the second side plate 8 and the first top plate 7, and the second top plate 9. At the same time, the two sides of the fuel tank are limited, and the bracket is fixed to the two sides of the vehicle frame through the first mounting plate 23 and the first mounting groove 24. The buffer plate 21 has a buffering effect on the bracket and a protective effect on the fuel tank. The pad 22 is in contact with the vehicle frame, which further has a buffering and protective effect.

[0043] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket, comprising a first support plate (1) and a second support plate (2), characterized in that: A card slot (3) is provided in the middle of the upper surface of each of the first support plate (1) and the second support plate (2); a first card plate (4) is carded on one side of the card slot (3), and a second card plate (5) is carded on the other side of the card slot (3); The outer surface of the first clamping plate (4) is fixedly connected to a first side plate (6), one end of the first side plate (6) is rotatably connected to a first top plate (7), the outer surface of the second clamping plate (5) is fixedly connected to a second side plate (8), one end of the second side plate (8) is rotatably connected to a second top plate (9), one side of the upper surface of the first top plate (7) is rotatably connected to a screw rod (10), the outer surface of the screw rod (10) is threadedly connected to a screw sleeve (11), and the upper surface of the second top plate (9) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (12) on one side close to the screw rod (10).

2. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the clamping slot (3) is provided with a first adjustment hole (13), the upper surfaces of the first clamping plate (4) and the second clamping plate (5) are both provided with a second adjustment hole (14), and the internal threads of the first adjustment hole (13) and the second adjustment hole (14) are connected with bolts (15).

3. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the first side plate (6) and the second side plate (8) are both rotatably connected to a first connecting rod (16), and the outer surfaces of the first top plate (7) and the second top plate (9) are both rotatably connected to a second connecting rod (17). The first connecting rod (16) and the second connecting rod (17) are rotatably connected.

4. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side surfaces of the first support plate (1) and the second support plate (2) are fixedly connected to guide rods (18), both sides of the outer surface of the guide rods (18) are slidably connected to sliders (19), and the inner side surfaces of the sliders (19) are rotatably connected to support arms (20).

5. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer plate (21) is fixedly connected to the middle parts of the lower surfaces of the first support plate (1) and the second support plate (2).

6. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pad (22) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the buffer plate (21).

7. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: First mounting plates (23) are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower surfaces of the first supporting plate (1) and the second supporting plate (2), and a first mounting groove (24) is provided at the bottom of the outer surface of the first mounting plate (23).

8. The thermoformed lightweight fuel tank bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower surface of the first mounting plate (23) is fixedly connected to a second mounting plate (25), and the upper surface of the second mounting plate (25) is provided with a second mounting groove (26).

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