Support for gas storage tank

Abstract

A support for an air storage tank comprises a first support and is characterized in that the first support is of a double-layer structure and comprises a first supporting foot and a second supporting foot which are arranged in pairs, and each pair of the first supporting foot and the second supporting foot forms a splayed shape with a wide upper portion and a narrow lower portion. Compared with the prior art, the support for the gas storage tank has the advantages that the first support is of the double-layer structure, the support of the double-layer structure can bear larger force, and therefore the first support is more stable compared with an existing support of a single-layer structure, and the service life of the support for the gas storage tank is prolonged; the first support comprises first supporting legs and second supporting legs which are arranged in pairs, each pair of the first supporting legs and the second supporting legs form a splayed shape with the wide upper portion and the narrow lower portion, the splayed shape with the wide upper portion and the narrow lower portion enables force borne by the first supporting legs and the second supporting legs to be distributed in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and therefore the force borne by the first supporting legs and the second supporting legs in the vertical direction is smaller. And the structure of the first bracket is more stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a bracket for a gas storage tank. Background Art

[0002] The vehicle air suspension is located on the front and rear wheel sides of the vehicle, and is clamped between the vehicle body and the axle side. As far as the air suspension is concerned, when compressed air is supplied or discharged, the air suspension can expand or contract up and down according to the air supply and discharge volume (compressed air volume) at this time to adjust the vehicle height. Among them, the air tank is an important component of the automobile air suspension system. The tank body of the air tank is often fixed to the frame through a bracket. The bracket supports the tank body of the air tank and is welded to the frame, so that the air tank is installed on the frame.

[0003] The bracket for the gas tank in the prior art is shown in the Chinese utility model "A gas tank for vehicle air suspension" with patent number CN202322305729.7 (authorization announcement number CN220453399U). The tank body of the gas tank is connected to the vehicle body with the aid of a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket is "U"-shaped, and the two ends of the "U"-shaped connecting bracket are respectively provided with connecting holes for fasteners to connect. Each fastener passes through its corresponding connecting hole to be installed on the vehicle body, so that the two ends of the "U"-shaped connecting bracket are connected to the vehicle body.

[0004] Although the above bracket can install the gas tank on the vehicle body, the bracket is a single-layer structure, which is prone to damage and deformation, or even breakage and falling off, and has a short service life, which makes the stability and safety of the bracket itself poor; in addition, the above bracket relies on two arms to connect with the gas tank and the vehicle body respectively. The arms of the bracket are "U" shaped, and the two arms need to bear more loads transmitted from the vehicle body. Therefore, the durability of the two arms needs to be increased to increase its bearing capacity, and the arm width of the above bracket is set to be equal from top to bottom, which easily causes poor stability of its overall structure and instability, thereby affecting the connection effect between the bracket and the gas tank and the vehicle body. For this reason, it is necessary to make further improvements to the bracket for the gas tank. Summary of the invention

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a bracket for a gas storage tank with better self-stability in view of the above-mentioned existing technical status.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a bracket which is more stably connected to the gas tank and the vehicle body in view of the above-mentioned existing technical status.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the first technical problem is: the bracket for the gas storage tank includes a first bracket, which is characterized in that: the first bracket is a double-layer structure, and the first bracket includes a first support leg and a second support leg arranged in pairs, and each pair forms an eight-shaped leg that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom.

[0008] In order to enable the first bracket to be more stably installed on the gas tank to be connected, preferably, the first leg and the second leg are connected by a common connection section, and an arc matching the shape of the outer peripheral wall of the gas tank to be connected is provided on the common connection section. The arc of the common connection section can increase the contact area between the first leg and the second leg and the gas tank to be connected, so that the first bracket is more stably connected to the gas tank to be connected.

[0009] In order to solve the second technical problem, even if the bracket is connected to the gas tank and the vehicle body more stably, preferably, the first support leg and the second support leg both include an inclined section extending upward from the common section, and the inclined sections relative to each other are connected by a horizontal section extending in the horizontal direction to form a double-layer structure with a cavity, and a mounting hole for mounting with the vehicle body is provided on the horizontal section. In this design: the inclined section not only increases the support range of each support leg, but also improves the buffering and anti-vibration capabilities relative to the "straight up and down" "U"-shaped arm; at the same time, the inclined sections relative to each other form a double-layer structure with a cavity, which can improve its support strength; finally, the horizontal section of the first support leg and the second support leg is the face connected to the vehicle body, thereby increasing the contact area between the first support leg and the second support leg and the vehicle body, making the first bracket more stably connected to the vehicle body.

[0010] In order to make the inclined section structure more stable, preferably, the width of the inclined section gradually widens from top to bottom. The design of the gradually widened inclined section can better reduce the pressure of the vehicle body borne by the first bracket from top to bottom, so that the pressure transmitted to the joint section is smaller, thereby making the connection between the first support leg and the second support leg and the vehicle body and the gas tank more stable.

[0011] In order to make the double-layer structure of the first bracket more stable, preferably, the first leg and the second leg are connected by a support plate between the inclined sections opposite to each other, and the upper end of the support plate abuts against the horizontal section. The support plate is used to support and connect the inclined sections opposite to each other of the first leg and the second leg, so that the double-layer structure of the first bracket is more stable; and the upper end of the support plate abuts against the horizontal section, so the support plate can also support the horizontal section, so that the connection between the horizontal section and the vehicle body is more stable.

[0012] In order to optimize the weight of the first bracket, preferably, the support plate and / or the inclined section are respectively provided with weight-reducing holes. The weight of the support plate or the inclined section can be reduced by means of the weight-reducing holes, thereby optimizing the weight of the first bracket. Due to the design of the double-layer structure, the strength of the first bracket will not be significantly reduced, thereby ensuring the stability of the first bracket structure.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. The first bracket is a double-layer structure, which can withstand greater force, so that the first bracket is more stable than the existing single-layer bracket structure, thereby extending the service life of the bracket for the gas tank;

[0015] 2. The first bracket includes a first leg and a second leg arranged in pairs, and each pair of the first leg and the second leg forms an eight-shaped shape that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The eight-shaped shape that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom distributes the forces borne by the first leg and the second leg horizontally and vertically, thereby reducing the forces borne vertically by the first leg and the second leg, thereby making the structure of the first bracket more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection between the bracket and the gas storage tank in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first bracket in Embodiment 1 of the utility model from another viewing angle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection between the bracket and the gas storage tank in Example 2 of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support leg in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second supporting leg in Example 2 of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 Shown is Example 1 of the utility model.

[0024] like Figure 1As shown, the bracket of this embodiment is used to support the gas tank and includes a first bracket A and a second bracket 6. The first bracket A and the second bracket 6 can be installed at both ends of the gas tank, respectively. The first bracket A is a double-layer structure, including a first support leg 1 and a second support leg 2 arranged in pairs in an eight-shaped shape with a wide top and a narrow bottom. The eight-shaped structural design can make the forces borne by the first support leg 1 and the second support leg 2 distributed horizontally and vertically, thereby making the structure of the first bracket A more stable. The first support leg 1 and the second support leg 2 are also connected through a common connection section 3, and an arc matching the shape of the outer peripheral wall of the gas tank B to be connected is provided on the common connection section 3. The arc of the common connection section 3 can increase the contact area between the first support leg 1 and the second support leg 2 and the gas tank B to be connected, thereby making the connection between the first bracket A and the gas tank B to be connected more stable.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first support leg 1 of the present embodiment includes two inclined sections 11 extending upward from the common section 3, the width of each inclined section 11 gradually widens from top to bottom, and the two opposite inclined sections 11 are connected by a horizontal section 12 extending in the horizontal direction to form a double-layer structure with a cavity structure, and a mounting hole 121 for vehicle body mounting is provided on the horizontal section 12; similarly, the second support leg 2 of the present embodiment also includes two inclined sections 21 extending upward from the common section 3, the width of each inclined section 21 gradually widens from top to bottom. The same design of the two supports is, on the one hand, to improve stability, and on the other hand, to enable the gradually widened inclined sections 11 to better reduce the pressure on the vehicle body from top to bottom, so that the pressure transmitted to the common section is smaller, thereby making the connection between the first support leg 1 and the second support leg 2 and the vehicle body and the gas tank B more stable. In addition, in order to better install with the vehicle body, the two relatively inclined sections 21 of each support leg are also connected by a horizontal section 22 extending in the horizontal direction, thereby forming a double-layer structure with a cavity structure. The design of the cavity structure can not only meet the lightweight requirements, but also ensure the stability of the overall bracket, and a mounting hole 221 is opened on the horizontal section 22 to facilitate installation with the vehicle body.

[0026] In addition, the two relatively inclined sections 11 of the first leg 1 and the second leg 2 are connected by a support plate 4, and the three are connected by welding during the assembly process. In addition, the upper end of the support plate 4 is also in contact with the horizontal section 12, and the support plate 4 is connected to the horizontal section 12. Figure 3As shown, the width of each support plate 4 is also designed to gradually widen from top to bottom, so that the support plate 4 can play a role in bearing part of the pressure of the vehicle body while also improving the overall stability of the first bracket A. Finally, two weight-reducing holes 5 are respectively provided on each support plate 4, the inclined section 11 of the first support leg 1, and the inclined section 21 of the second support leg 2. Each weight-reducing hole 5 can make the first bracket lighter without significantly reducing the local structural strength of the first bracket.

[0027] The bracket of the present embodiment is used as follows: the common end 3 of the first bracket A is welded to the outer peripheral wall of one end of the gas tank B, the first leg 1 and the second leg 2 of the first bracket A are arranged upward, and the horizontal section 12 of the first leg 1 and the horizontal section 22 of the second leg 2 are connected to the vehicle body, and the connection method is: two fasteners are used to pass through the mounting hole 121 of the first leg 1 and the mounting hole 221 of the second leg 2 respectively to fix the vehicle body, thereby completing the installation of the first bracket; one end of the second bracket 6 is welded to the bottom of the other end of the gas tank B to support the gas tank B, and the other end of the second bracket 6 is connected to the vehicle body, thereby completing the installation of the second bracket 6, and then completing the installation of the bracket.

[0028] like Figures 4 to 6 Shown is Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0029] The bracket of this embodiment is basically similar to that of embodiment 1, except that: the first leg 1 and the second leg 2 of this embodiment are independent components, which are independently connected to the gas storage tank B to be connected, that is, the lower ends of the first leg 1 and the second leg 2 have an arc shape that matches the shape of the outer peripheral wall of the gas storage tank B to be connected. Therefore, the installation position of the first leg 1 and the second leg 2 of this embodiment can be adjusted according to the actual installation situation.

Claims

1. A support for a gas storage tank, comprising a first support (A), characterized in that: The first bracket (A) is a double-layer structure, and comprises a first support leg (1) and a second support leg (2) arranged in pairs, each pair forming an "eight" shape that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom.

2. The bracket for a gas storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support leg (1) and the second support leg (2) are connected via a common connection section (3), and an arc matching the shape of the outer peripheral wall of the gas storage tank (B) to be connected is provided on the common connection section (3).

3. The support for a gas storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first support leg (1) and the second support leg (2) both include an inclined section (11; 21) extending upwardly from the common section (3), and the inclined sections (11; 21) facing each other are connected by a horizontal section (12; 22) extending in the horizontal direction to form a double-layer structure with a cavity, and mounting holes (121; 221) for mounting on a vehicle body are provided on the horizontal section (12; 22).

4. The support for a gas storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The width of the inclined section (11; 21) gradually widens from top to bottom.

5. The support for a gas storage tank according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The first supporting leg (1) and the second supporting leg (2) are also connected by a support plate (4) between their respective opposite inclined sections (11; 21), and the upper end of the support plate (4) is in contact with the horizontal section (12; 22).

6. The support for a gas storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support plate (4) and / or the inclined section (11; 21) are respectively provided with weight-reducing holes (5).

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