TCU support assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a TCU support assembly in the technical field of vehicle parts. The TCU support assembly comprises a fixing plate. The plurality of L-shaped brackets are mounted on the bottom surface of the fixed plate and are arranged side by side; the supporting plate is arranged above the fixing plate; the two first cushion blocks are arranged on the left side and the right side of the top face of the supporting plate correspondingly, and first threaded holes are formed in the front side and the rear side of the top face of each first cushion block; the two second cushion blocks are arranged on the left side and the right side of the bottom face of the supporting plate correspondingly, and second threaded holes are formed in the front side and the rear side of the bottom face of each second cushion block; the multiple supporting structures are arranged on the left sides and the right sides of the two second cushion blocks correspondingly and are arranged between the fixing plate and the supporting plate; the TCU is high in structural strength and stability, structural deformation is avoided, bumping of a vehicle is not prone to affecting work of the TCU, stable operation of the vehicle is guaranteed, structural compactness is improved, arrangement of other parts on the inner side of a frame is facilitated, the heat dissipation effect is improved, and stable work of the TCU during advancing of the vehicle is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, in particular to a TCU bracket assembly. Background Art

[0002] TCU (Transmission Control Unit) refers to the transmission control unit, which is used to monitor, manage and control the vehicle's transmission operation; it usually works in conjunction with the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) to ensure the normal operation of the vehicle's power transmission system, thereby providing smooth power output and optimal fuel efficiency.

[0003] As new energy technologies continue to mature and improve, wide-body dump trucks will also be upgraded. They will usually be equipped with four drive motors, and in order to control these four drive motors, two TCUs need to be installed; in order to improve the rationality of the vehicle component layout, the TCU will find a location on the inside of the frame for installation, specifically by supporting and fixing the TCU through an L-shaped bracket.

[0004] However, the above TCU installation method has the following problems:

[0005] 1. The structural stability is poor, which causes the TCU to shake up and down easily after installation, making the vehicle bumpy and easily affecting the work of the TCU. It is impossible to ensure the stable operation of the TCU during the vehicle's forward movement, so that the smooth operation of the vehicle cannot be effectively guaranteed;

[0006] Second, the structure has low compactness, and multiple TCUs need to be arranged separately, which takes up more installation space inside the vehicle, making it inconvenient for the layout of other components. Utility Model Content

[0007] The utility model aims to provide a TCU bracket assembly, which solves the technical problems of poor structural stability and low compactness in the installation method of TCU in the prior art.

[0008] The utility model discloses a TCU bracket assembly, comprising:

[0009] Fixed plate;

[0010] A plurality of L-shaped brackets are installed on the bottom surface of the fixing plate and arranged side by side with each other;

[0011] A support plate, arranged above the fixing plate;

[0012] Two first cushion blocks are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the top surface of the support plate, and first threaded holes are opened on the front and rear sides of the top surface of the first cushion blocks;

[0013] Two second cushion blocks are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom surface of the support plate, and second threaded holes are opened on the front and back sides of the bottom surface of the second cushion blocks;

[0014] A plurality of supporting structures are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the two second cushion blocks and are arranged between the fixing plate and the supporting plate.

[0015] The present application is fixed to the inner side of the frame by multiple L-shaped brackets, and has high structural strength and strong stability, thereby avoiding up and down shaking due to structural deformation, making it difficult for vehicle bumps to affect the work of the TCU, and the smooth operation of the vehicle is effectively guaranteed. It also significantly improves the compactness of the structure, facilitates the arrangement of other integrated parts on the inside of the frame, and makes the TCU not fit with the support plate, which significantly improves the heat dissipation effect and ensures the stable operation of the TCU during the vehicle's forward movement.

[0016] On the basis of the above technical solution, the solution of this application can also be improved as follows:

[0017] Preferably, the fixing plate is in a polygonal structure, comprising:

[0018] A bottom plate, mounted on the top surfaces of the plurality of L-shaped brackets;

[0019] Two L-shaped plates are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the top surface of the bottom plate; by adopting this solution, after retaining the installation space of the TCU under the support plate, the length of the support structure is shortened, thereby improving the compactness of the structure and enhancing the stability of the support plate.

[0020] Preferably, the outer side surface of the L-shaped plate is provided with a plurality of slots corresponding one to one with the supporting structures;

[0021] The support structure comprises:

[0022] A shock-absorbing column, the outer circumference of which is provided with an annular groove adapted to the clamping groove;

[0023] The support shaft is installed between the support plate and the shock-absorbing column. This solution not only ensures the stability of the support, but also plays a role in buffering and shock absorption, thereby reducing the vibration of the TCU after installation, reducing the impact of vehicle bumps on the work of the TCU, and ensuring the smooth operation of the vehicle.

[0024] Preferably, the support plate is provided with a plurality of first through holes, the support shaft is provided with a second through hole, the shock absorbing column is provided with a third through hole, and the first through holes, the second through holes and the third through holes correspond to each other one by one;

[0025] The support structure also includes:

[0026] The bolt and nut assembly, the screw rod of the bolt passes through the first through hole, the second through hole and the third through hole in sequence and is threadedly connected with the nut; by adopting this solution, the support shaft and the shock-absorbing column are firmly installed on the support plate through the through locking of the bolt and nut assembly, which not only retains the axial elasticity and plays a buffering and shock-absorbing role, but also facilitates disassembly and replacement, thereby improving assembly and maintenance efficiency.

[0027] Preferably, the support structure further comprises:

[0028] A gasket, arranged at the bottom of the shock absorbing column;

[0029] The hollow pin passes through the gasket and is inserted into the third through hole, and the inner through hole matches the screw rod of the bolt. This solution avoids deformation of the shock absorber column after installation, thereby causing the support plate to shake, improves the structural stability, and reduces the impact of vehicle bumps on the TCU operation.

[0030] Preferably, a first weight-reducing hole is provided on the fixing plate, and a second weight-reducing hole is provided on the supporting plate; the second weight-reducing hole is located between the two first pads and corresponds to the first weight-reducing hole; by adopting this solution, the material usage is reduced, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and the weight of the whole vehicle, and it is also convenient for the upper and lower TCUs to dissipate heat, thereby improving the overall use effect.

[0031] Preferably, the L-shaped bracket comprises:

[0032] A horizontal vertical section, the top surface of which is connected to the fixing plate;

[0033] A vertical section with mounting holes on the side;

[0034] Two reinforcing ribs are provided between the horizontal section and the vertical section and are arranged on both sides of the mounting hole respectively; by adopting this solution, the force is evenly distributed, the structural strength and bearing capacity are significantly improved, the structural deformation is avoided, and the supporting effect is guaranteed.

[0035] Through the above technical solution, the utility model achieves the following beneficial effects:

[0036] 1. The fixing plate of the present application is fixed to the inner side of the vehicle frame by a plurality of L-shaped brackets, and has high structural strength and strong stability, which prevents the TCU from shaking up and down due to the deformation of the supporting structure after installation, so that the bumps of the vehicle are not likely to affect the operation of the TCU, and the stable operation of the vehicle is effectively guaranteed. In addition, by installing a TCU on each side of the supporting plate, the compactness of the structure is significantly improved, which is convenient for the arrangement of other integrated parts on the inner side of the vehicle frame. The first pad and the second pad prevent the TCU from being attached to the supporting plate, which significantly improves the heat dissipation effect and ensures the stable operation of the TCU during the vehicle's forward movement.

[0037] 2. This application uses the cooperation between the ring groove and the card groove on the shock-absorbing column to ensure stable support while also playing a role in buffering and shock absorption, thereby reducing the vibration of the TCU after installation, further reducing the impact of vehicle bumps on the work of the TCU, and ensuring the smooth operation of the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0039] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a TCU bracket assembly according to a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the fixing plate in the TCU bracket assembly shown;

[0041] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate in the TCU bracket assembly shown;

[0042] Figure 4 It is a front cross-sectional view of the TCU bracket assembly described in a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of the TCU bracket assembly is shown;

[0044] Description of reference numerals:

[0045] 1. Fixing plate; 2. L-shaped bracket; 3. Support plate; 4. First cushion block; 5. Second cushion block; 6. Support structure;

[0046] 11. Bottom plate; 12. L-shaped plate; 21. Horizontal and vertical sections; 22. Vertical sections; 23. Reinforcement ribs; 31. First through hole; 32. Second weight-reducing hole; 41. First threaded hole; 51. Second threaded hole; 61. Shock-absorbing column; 62. Support shaft; 63. Bolt and nut assembly; 64. Washer; 65. Hollow pin;

[0047] 111, first weight-reducing hole; 121, card slot; 221, mounting hole; 611, ring groove; 612, third through hole; 621, second through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the utility model are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, and are therefore only used as examples, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the utility model.

[0049] First of all, it should be noted that in the following description, some directional words involved in order to clearly illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, such as "top surface", "bottom surface", etc., all have meanings by analogy with the normal orientations of the components in the TCU bracket assembly. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0050] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features.

[0051] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0052] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0053] Example:

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present application discloses a TCU bracket assembly for supporting two TCUs at the same time, and its specific structure includes: a fixing plate 1, multiple L-shaped brackets 2, a support plate 3, two first pads 4, two second pads 5 and multiple support structures 6.

[0055] The fixing plate 1 is used to connect a plurality of L-shaped brackets 2 on the bottom surface and to support other components on the top surface, thereby improving the support stability.

[0056] Multiple L-shaped brackets 2 are installed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate 1 and arranged side by side; the L-shaped bracket 2 and the fixed plate 1 are preferably connected by bolts to facilitate disassembly and assembly, but can also be welded or other methods, without limitation; in this embodiment, there are two of them, and they are arranged at intervals on the left and right for stable support, but there can also be three or more, also without limitation.

[0057] The support plate 3 is arranged above the fixing plate 1, and is preferably rectangular with good regularity, and a TCU is installed on the upper and lower surfaces thereof, which significantly improves the compactness of the structure.

[0058] The two first pads 4 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the top surface of the support plate 3, and the front and back sides of the top surface of the first pads 4 are provided with first threaded holes 41; the two first pads 4 are used to support the TCU located above on the left and right sides, and are bolted through the first threaded holes 41, which facilitates disassembly and assembly and improves assembly efficiency.

[0059] The two second pads 5 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom surface of the support plate 3, and the front and back sides of the bottom surface of the second pads 5 are provided with second threaded holes 51; the two second pads 5 are used to support the TCU located below on the left and right sides, and are bolted through the second threaded holes 51, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0060] Preferably, the first cushion block 4 and the second cushion block 5 are both in an I-shaped structure, so that the first threaded holes 41 and the second threaded holes 51 on the front and rear sides are spaced far apart, thereby improving the support stability.

[0061] Multiple support structures 6 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the two second pads 5, and are located between the fixed plate 1 and the support plate 3; the support structure 6 is used to connect and fix the support plate 3. In this embodiment, there are four support structures 6, which are distributed in a rectangular four-corner shape to improve the support stability, but there can also be three on each side or other forms, and are not limited to this.

[0062] In the above technical solution, multiple L-shaped brackets 2 are installed on the inner side of the frame, so that the multiple L-shaped brackets 2 support and fix the fixed plate 1, and the fixed plate 1 supports and fixes the support plate 3 through multiple support structures 6. The support plate 3 is respectively installed with a TCU on the upper and lower sides through the first cushion block 4 and the second cushion block 5.

[0063] The fixing plate 1 of the utility model is fixed to the inner side of the frame by a plurality of L-shaped brackets 2, and has high structural strength and strong stability, thereby preventing the TCU from shaking up and down due to deformation of the supporting structure 6 after installation, making it difficult for the vehicle bumps to affect the operation of the TCU, so that the smooth operation of the vehicle is effectively guaranteed. In addition, by installing a TCU on each side of the supporting plate 3, the compactness of the structure is significantly improved, which is convenient for the arrangement of other integrated parts on the inner side of the frame. The first pad 4 and the second pad 5 prevent the TCU from fitting with the supporting plate 3, which significantly improves the heat dissipation effect and ensures the stable operation of the TCU during the vehicle's forward movement.

[0064] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in order to shorten the length of the supporting structure 6 and improve the compactness of the structure, the fixing plate 1 is designed to have a L-shaped structure, which includes: a bottom plate 11 and two L-shaped plates 12.

[0065] The bottom plate 11 is installed on the top surface of multiple L-shaped brackets 2, and the overall structure is rectangular to improve regularity; two L-shaped plates 12 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the top surface of the bottom plate 11, which can be manufactured through a bending process to facilitate production and processing.

[0066] By cooperating the L-shaped plates 12 on the left and right sides with the support structure 6 , the length of the support structure 6 is shortened after retaining the installation space of the TCU under the support plate 3 , thereby improving the compactness of the structure and enhancing the stability of the support plate 3 .

[0067] Based on the above embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer side surface of the L-shaped plate 12 is provided with a plurality of slots 121 corresponding to the support structure 6 one by one; the shape and size of the slots 121 are adapted to the annular groove 611 and are used to limit the shock absorbing column 61 .

[0068] Specifically, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the support structure 6 includes: a shock-absorbing column 61 and a support shaft 62. The outer periphery of the shock-absorbing column 61 is provided with an annular groove 611 adapted to the slot 121; the support shaft 62 is a T-shaped structure, which increases the contact area and improves the connection stability, and is installed between the support plate 3 and the shock-absorbing column 61.

[0069] It should be noted that the shock absorbing column 61 is made of elastic materials such as nitrile rubber and EPDM rubber, so as to play a role in buffering and shock absorption, and the specific material is not limited.

[0070] Through the cooperation between the annular groove 611 and the card groove 121, the shock absorbing column 61 is limited axially and front and back, so that the support plate 3 is limited up and down and front and back, and then through the mutual cooperation between multiple support structures 6, the support plate 3 is limited left and right, so that the support plate 3 is limited and fixed.

[0071] Through the above structural design, while ensuring the stability of the support, it also plays a role in buffering and shock absorption, thereby reducing the vibration of the TCU after installation, further reducing the impact of vehicle bumps on the work of the TCU, and ensuring the smooth operation of the vehicle.

[0072] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, for easy disassembly and assembly, a plurality of first through holes 31 are provided on the support plate 3, a second through hole 621 is provided on the support shaft 62, a third through hole 612 is provided on the shock absorbing column 61, and the first through holes 31, the second through holes 621 and the third through holes 612 correspond to each other one by one.

[0073] Specifically, the support structure 6 further includes: a bolt and nut assembly 63 , wherein the screw rod of the bolt passes through the first through hole 31 , the second through hole 621 and the third through hole 612 in sequence and is threadedly connected with the nut.

[0074] Through the penetration and locking of the bolt and nut assembly 63, the support shaft 62 and the shock-absorbing column 61 are firmly installed on the support plate 3, which not only retains the axial elasticity and plays a buffering and shock-absorbing role, but also facilitates disassembly and replacement, thereby improving assembly and maintenance efficiency.

[0075] Based on the above embodiments, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in order to avoid the problem of left-right swinging due to the soft material of the shock-absorbing column 61, the supporting structure 6 also includes: a gasket 64 and a hollow pin 65.

[0076] Specifically, the gasket 64 is arranged at the bottom of the shock absorbing column 61; the hollow pin 65 passes through the gasket 64 and is inserted into the third through hole 612, and the inner through hole matches the screw rod of the bolt.

[0077] The above design can avoid deformation of the shock-absorbing column 61 after installation, which would cause the support plate 3 to shake, thereby improving the structural stability and reducing the impact of vehicle bumps on the operation of the TCU.

[0078] In some embodiments, Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, a first weight-reducing hole 111 is provided on the fixing plate 1 , and a second weight-reducing hole 32 is provided on the supporting plate 3 ; the second weight-reducing hole 32 is located between the two first cushion blocks 4 and corresponds to the first weight-reducing hole 111 .

[0079] Exemplarily, the first lightening hole 111 and the second lightening hole 32 are circular and concentrically arranged, so as to reduce the maximum area and reduce stress concentration at the corners.

[0080] Through the above design, the material consumption is reduced, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and the weight of the vehicle. It also facilitates the heat dissipation of the upper and lower TCUs, thereby improving the overall use effect.

[0081] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3 to Figure 5 As shown, the L-shaped bracket 2 includes a horizontal section 21 , a vertical section 22 and two reinforcing ribs 23 .

[0082] The top surface of the horizontal section 21 is connected to the fixed plate 1, preferably by bolts, for easy disassembly and assembly, but it can also be welded or other methods, without limitation; a mounting hole 221 is opened on the side of the vertical section 22, and the mounting hole 221 is circular and is used for bolt connection with the inner side of the frame; two reinforcing ribs 23 are arranged between the horizontal section 21 and the vertical section 22, and are distributed on both sides of the mounting hole 221. The force is evenly distributed, which significantly improves the structural strength and bearing capacity, avoids the occurrence of structural deformation, and ensures the support effect.

[0083] In the specification of the present utility model, a lot of specific details are described. However, it is understood that the embodiments of the present utility model can be practiced without these specific details. In some examples, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0084] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0085] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the utility model.

Claims

1. A TCU bracket assembly, characterized in that: include: Fixed plate (1); A plurality of L-shaped brackets (2) are mounted on the bottom surface of the fixing plate (1) and are arranged side by side with each other; A support plate (3) arranged above the fixing plate (1); Two first cushion blocks (4) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the top surface of the support plate (3), and first threaded holes (41) are opened on the front and rear sides of the top surface of the first cushion blocks (4); Two second cushion blocks (5) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom surface of the support plate (3), and second threaded holes (51) are opened on the front and rear sides of the bottom surface of the second cushion blocks (5); A plurality of support structures (6) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the two second cushion blocks (5), and are provided between the fixing plate (1) and the support plate (3).

2. The TCU bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate (1) has a multi-shaped structure, comprising: A bottom plate (11) mounted on the top surfaces of the plurality of L-shaped brackets (2); Two L-shaped plates (12) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the top surface of the bottom plate (11).

3. The TCU bracket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side surface of the L-shaped plate (12) is provided with a plurality of slots (121) corresponding one to one with the support structure (6); The support structure (6) comprises: A shock-absorbing column (61) having an annular groove (611) on its outer circumference that matches the clamping groove (121); A support shaft (62) is installed between the support plate (3) and the shock absorbing column (61).

4. The TCU bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support plate (3) is provided with a plurality of first through holes (31), the support shaft (62) is provided with a second through hole (621), the shock absorbing column (61) is provided with a third through hole (612), and the first through holes (31), the second through holes (621) and the third through holes (612) correspond to each other one by one; The support structure (6) further comprises: A bolt and nut assembly (63), wherein the screw rod of the bolt passes through the first through hole (31), the second through hole (621) and the third through hole (612) in sequence and is then threadedly connected to the nut.

5. The TCU bracket assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support structure (6) further comprises: A gasket (64) is arranged at the bottom of the shock absorbing column (61); A hollow pin (65) is inserted into the third through hole (612) after passing through the gasket (64), and the inner through hole matches the screw rod of the bolt.

6. The TCU bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate (1) is provided with a first weight-reducing hole (111), and the supporting plate (3) is provided with a second weight-reducing hole (32); the second weight-reducing hole (32) is located between the two first cushion blocks (4) and corresponds to the first weight-reducing hole (111).

7. The TCU bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The L-shaped bracket (2) comprises: A horizontal vertical section (21), the top surface of which is connected to the fixing plate (1); A vertical section (22) having a mounting hole (221) formed on a side surface; Two reinforcing ribs (23) are provided between the horizontal section (21) and the vertical section (22), and are arranged on both sides of the mounting hole (221) respectively.

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