Automobile suspension support structure

By designing a vehicle suspension bracket structure with bracket grooves, mounting point groups and reinforcement ribs, the shortcomings of suspension brackets in the prior art in terms of weight reduction and strength are solved, and the installation process is simplified to achieve better NVH and safety performance.

CN222933726UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-03YIBIN COWIN AUTO CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422033134.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-21
Publication Date
2025-06-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-21

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Technical Problem

The existing suspension brackets have shortcomings in weight loss and strength, and are prone to assembly difficulties during installation.

Method used

An automobile suspension bracket structure is designed, with a bracket groove arranged at the lower part of the bracket body, and a first and second mounting point groups are arranged at the upper part. The installation points are connected by the first and second reinforcement ribs, and guide studs are added to simplify the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

Improves overall suspension performance, improves NVH and safety performance, simplifies the installation process, and shortens assembly time.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to an automobile suspension support structure in the technical field of automobile parts. A support groove is formed in the lower portion of the support body (1), a first installation point set and a second installation point set are arranged on the upper portion of the support body (1), the first installation point set comprises a plurality of installation points, the installation points of the first installation point set are connected through first reinforcing ribs (5), and the installation points of the second installation point set are connected through second reinforcing ribs (6). A first guide stud (9) and a second guide stud (10) are further arranged on the upper portion of the support body (1). According to the automobile suspension support structure, the structure is simple, the force transmission direction of the support and the overall strength of the support can be changed, and therefore the overall performance of a suspension is improved, a vehicle can obtain better NVH performance and safety performance, meanwhile, the installation convenience of the suspension is improved, and the time for assembling a station is shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive parts, and more specifically, relates to an automotive mount bracket structure. Background Art

[0002] With the development of automobiles, automobile users have higher and higher requirements for vehicle comfort, reliability, safety, vehicle energy consumption, etc. Correspondingly, more requirements are also put forward for the mount mechanism in the front cabin. After testing, the existing mount brackets still maintain relatively good strength on the basis of relatively significant weight reduction, and at the same time, the assembly is much more convenient than before, and can greatly meet the needs of automobile users within the required range. However, the defects of the existing technology are as follows: 1. Other foreign matters such as dust and oil stains are easily accumulated in the process grooves of the mount brackets. 2. The arrangement of the reinforcing ribs in the process grooves of the mount brackets is unreasonable, resulting in ineffective improvement of strength, increasing the material thickness and cost. 3. The guiding structure of the mount brackets during installation is not well done, resulting in difficult assembly during installation.

[0003] There is a technology with the name of "A Mount Bracket, Powertrain Structure and Automobile for Improving Collision Performance" and the publication number of "CN113928104B" in the prior art. This technology relates to a mount bracket, powertrain structure and automobile for improving collision performance. The mount bracket includes: a first subframe mounting part, a mount front arm and a powertrain mounting part. The mount front arm is fixedly connected between the first subframe mounting part and the powertrain mounting part. The first subframe mounting part is used for fixedly connecting to the subframe of the automobile, and the powertrain mounting part is used for fixedly connecting to the powertrain of the automobile. The mount bracket is designed to break at the mount front arm when the powertrain of the automobile presses on the mount front arm. By designing the mount bracket into a collision-breaking structure, when the automobile collides, the mount bracket breaks, avoiding the powertrain of the automobile from colliding and squeezing the front body structure of the vehicle; solving the problem that when the automobile collides in the prior art, the powertrain of the automobile squeezes the passenger compartment and deforms severely, causing serious collision injuries to the passengers in the vehicle. This technology does not involve the technical problems and technical solutions of this application. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, to provide an automotive mount bracket structure with a simple structure, which can change the force transmission direction of the bracket and the overall strength of the bracket, thereby improving the overall performance of the mount, so that the vehicle can obtain better NVH performance and safety performance, and at the same time increasing the convenience of mount installation and shortening the time used in the assembly station.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] The utility model relates to an automobile mounting bracket structure. A bracket groove is arranged at the lower part of a bracket body, and a first mounting point group and a second mounting point group are arranged at the upper part of the bracket body. The first mounting point group includes a plurality of mounting points, and the plurality of mounting points of the first mounting point group are connected by a first reinforcing rib. The plurality of mounting points of the second mounting point group are connected by a second reinforcing rib. A first guiding stud and a second guiding stud are also arranged at the upper part of the bracket body.

[0007] The first mounting point group includes a first connection point, a second connection point and a second guiding stud mounting position; the second mounting point group includes a third connection point, a fourth connection point, a fifth connection point and a first guiding stud mounting position.

[0008] The second guiding stud mounting position mounts the second guiding stud, and the first guiding stud mounting position mounts the first guiding stud.

[0009] The first reinforcing rib penetrates through the second connection point and the second guiding stud mounting position.

[0010] The second reinforcing rib penetrates through the third connection point, the fourth connection point and the first guiding stud mounting position.

[0011] A hollow cavity is arranged inside the bracket body, and the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are arranged on the surface of the bracket body close to the hollow cavity position.

[0012] The first reinforcing rib, the second reinforcing rib and the bracket body are of an integral structure.

[0013] The first guiding stud and the second guiding stud are embedded in the bracket body.

[0014] The first connection point and the second connection point are connected by a third reinforcing rib; the fourth connection point and the fifth connection point are connected by a fourth reinforcing rib.

[0015] The bracket body is a structure made of cast aluminum material.

[0016] Adopting the technical solution of the utility model, the working principle and the beneficial effects are as follows:

[0017] The automobile suspension bracket structure described in the utility model has a bracket groove arranged at the lower part of the bracket body, and a first mounting point group and a second mounting point group arranged at the upper part of the bracket body, and the bracket groove, the first mounting point group and the second mounting point group are all integrally formed when manufacturing the bracket body, which simplifies the process and improves the strength. The first mounting point group includes a plurality of mounting points, and the plurality of mounting points of the first mounting point group are connected by a first reinforcing rib, and the plurality of mounting points of the second mounting point group are connected by a second reinforcing rib. A first guide stud and a second guide stud are also arranged at the upper part of the bracket body, and the number of mounting points is set according to the different requirements of different automobile suspension brackets, and the mounting points of each mounting point group are connected by corresponding reinforcing ribs, which effectively improves the strength, and the reinforcing ribs are integrally formed when manufacturing the bracket body, which simplifies the process. Specifically, the bracket groove is designed at the lower part of the bracket body, that is, the opening faces downward, so as to prevent the bracket groove from easily accumulating dust, oil and other foreign matter while ensuring the strength. Two special position reinforcing ribs are arranged on the bracket body, one is the second reinforcing rib, and the other is the first reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib runs through multiple installation points, and the second reinforcing rib runs through the installation points. Through the two special reinforcing ribs (the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib), the way the bracket body transmits force when it is stressed is changed, and the energy consumption and NVH performance of the whole vehicle are improved while ensuring and improving the strength of the bracket body, the weight of the bracket body is reduced, and the manufacturing materials are saved. The first guide stud and the second guide stud are used as assembly guides, which are easy to insert the guide when connecting the suspension, improving the convenience of assembly and reducing the assembly time of this station. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The following is a brief description of the contents and symbols in the drawings of this specification:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the automobile suspension bracket structure described in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front structural schematic diagram of the automobile suspension bracket structure described in the utility model;

[0021] The marks in the accompanying drawings are respectively: 1. bracket body; 2. first connection point; 3. second connection point; 4. third connection point; 5. first reinforcement rib; 6. second reinforcement rib; 7. fourth connection point; 8. fifth connection point; 9. first guide stud; 10. second guide stud; 11. second guide stud installation position; 12. first guide stud installation position; 13. third reinforcement rib; 14. fourth reinforcement rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following is a detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention, such as the shapes, structures, positions and connection relationships of the components involved, the functions and working principles of the components, etc., by referring to the accompanying drawings:

[0023] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 As shown, the utility model is a kind of automobile suspension bracket structure, a bracket groove is set at the lower part of the bracket body 1, a first mounting point group and a second mounting point group are set at the upper part of the bracket body 1, the first mounting point group includes a plurality of mounting points, the plurality of mounting points of the first mounting point group are connected by a first reinforcing rib 5, the plurality of mounting points of the second mounting point group are connected by a second reinforcing rib 6, and a first guide stud 9 and a second guide stud 10 are also set at the upper part of the bracket body 1. The above structure proposes an improved technical solution in view of the deficiencies in the prior art. When the structure is set, a bracket groove is set at the lower part of the bracket body 1, a first mounting point group and a second mounting point group are set at the upper part of the bracket body 1, and the bracket groove, the first mounting point group and the second mounting point group are all integrally formed when the bracket body is manufactured, which simplifies the process and improves the strength. The first mounting point group includes multiple mounting points, and the multiple mounting points of the first mounting point group are connected by the first reinforcing rib 5, and the multiple mounting points of the second mounting point group are connected by the second reinforcing rib 6. The upper part of the bracket body 1 is also provided with a first guide stud 9 and a second guide stud 10. The number of mounting points is set according to the different requirements of different automobile suspension brackets, and the mounting points of each mounting point group are connected by corresponding reinforcing ribs to effectively improve the strength. The reinforcing ribs are integrally formed when the bracket body is manufactured to simplify the process. Specifically, the bracket slot is designed at the lower part of the bracket body, that is, the opening faces downward, and the bracket slot is prevented from easily accumulating dust, oil and other foreign matter while ensuring the strength. Two special position reinforcing ribs are arranged on the bracket body, one is the second reinforcing rib 6, and the other is the first reinforcing rib 5. The first reinforcing rib 5 runs through multiple mounting points, and the mounting points through which the second reinforcing rib runs through two special reinforcing ribs (the first reinforcing rib 5 and the second reinforcing rib 6) change the way the bracket body 1 transmits force when it is subjected to force, and the weight of the bracket body is reduced while ensuring and improving the strength of the bracket body, and the energy consumption and NVH performance of the whole vehicle are improved. The first guide stud 9 and the second guide stud 10 are used as assembly guides, which facilitates the insertion of the guide when connecting the suspension, improves the convenience of assembly, and reduces the assembly time of this station. The automobile suspension bracket structure described in the utility model has a simple structure, can change the transmission force direction of the bracket and the overall strength of the bracket, thereby improving the overall performance of the suspension, so that the vehicle obtains better NVH performance and safety performance, while increasing the convenience of suspension installation and shortening the assembly station time.

[0024] The first mounting point group described above includes a first connection point 2, a second connection point 3, and a second guide stud mounting position 11; the second mounting point group includes a third connection point 4, a fourth connection point 7, a fifth connection point 8, and a first guide stud mounting position 12. In the above structure, the first mounting point group includes multiple connection points, and some or all of them are connected by a first reinforcing rib. The second mounting point group includes multiple connection points, and some or all of them are connected by a first reinforcing rib to improve strength.

[0025] The second guide stud 10 is installed at the second guide stud mounting position 11, and the first guide stud 9 is installed at the first guide stud mounting position 12. In the above structure, the second guide stud 10 and the first guide stud 9 are guiding structures when the suspension is connected to the automotive component. After ensuring that the guide studs are inserted into the corresponding holes, each connection point is aligned with the corresponding position, facilitating the insertion of bolts for connection.

[0026] The first reinforcing rib 5 penetrates through the second connection point 3 and the second guide stud mounting position 11. The second reinforcing rib 6 penetrates through the third connection point 4, the fourth connection point 7, and the first guide stud mounting position 12. The first guide stud 9 and the second guide stud 10 are pre-embedded in the bracket body 1. In the above structure, the first guide stud 9 and the second guide stud 10 are pre-embedded in the bracket body 1 during the production of the body, and then fixed to the bracket body, simplifying the process and ensuring the reliable structure of the first guide stud 9 and the second guide stud 10 after the suspension bracket is formed.

[0027] A hollow cavity is provided inside the bracket body 1, and the first reinforcing rib 5 and the second reinforcing rib 6 are arranged on the surface of the bracket body 1 near the hollow cavity position. In the above structure, a hollow cavity is formed during the production of the bracket body to achieve weight reduction of the suspension bracket, while the reinforcing ribs ensure strength.

[0028] The first reinforcing rib 5, the second reinforcing rib 6, and the bracket body 1 are of an integral structure. In the above structure, the corresponding hole-shaped mounting points and reinforcing ribs are machined during the production of the suspension bracket.

[0029] The first connection point 2 and the second connection point 3 are connected by a third reinforcing rib 13; the fourth connection point 7 and the fifth connection point 8 are connected by a fourth reinforcing rib 14. In the above structure, the connection strength between the first connection point 2 and the second connection point 3 is improved; the connection strength between the fourth connection point 7 and the fifth connection point 8 is improved, and the third reinforcing rib and the fourth reinforcing rib are also integrally formed during the production of the bracket. And the bracket body 1 is made of a cast aluminum material.

[0030] The structure of the utility model enhances the strength performance of the suspension bracket structure through unique structural adjustment, reduces the weight of components, saves the material of the bracket body, and improves the overall performance of the powertrain suspension system, so as to achieve higher safety performance and NVH vibration performance of the whole vehicle, improve the NVH comfort of the vehicle, reduce the energy consumption of the whole vehicle, and improve the convenience of single-piece installation.

[0031] The automobile suspension bracket structure described in the utility model has a bracket groove arranged at the lower part of the bracket body 1, and a first mounting point group and a second mounting point group arranged at the upper part of the bracket body 1, and the bracket groove, the first mounting point group and the second mounting point group are all integrally formed when manufacturing the bracket body, which simplifies the process and improves the strength. The first mounting point group includes a plurality of mounting points, and the plurality of mounting points of the first mounting point group are connected by a first reinforcing rib 5 penetrating the surface of the bracket body, and the plurality of mounting points of the second mounting point group are connected by a second reinforcing rib 6 penetrating the surface of the bracket body, and a first guide stud 9 and a second guide stud 10 are also arranged at the upper part of the bracket body 1, and the number of mounting points is set according to the different requirements of different automobile suspension brackets, and the mounting points of each group of mounting points are connected by corresponding reinforcing ribs, which effectively improves the strength, and the reinforcing ribs are integrally formed when manufacturing the bracket body, which simplifies the process. Specifically, the bracket groove is designed at the lower part of the bracket body, that is, the opening faces downward, and the bracket groove is prevented from easily accumulating dust, oil and other foreign matter while ensuring the strength. Two special position reinforcing ribs are arranged on the bracket body, one is the second reinforcing rib 6, and the other is the first reinforcing rib 5. The first reinforcing rib 5 runs through multiple installation points to improve the strength of the installation points. The second reinforcing rib runs through the installation points to improve the strength of the installation points. Through the two reinforcing ribs, the way the bracket body 1 transmits force when it is stressed is changed. While ensuring and improving the strength of the bracket body, the weight of the bracket body is reduced, and the energy consumption and NVH performance of the whole vehicle are improved. The first guide stud 9 and the second guide stud 10 are used as assembly guides, which are convenient for inserting the guide when connecting the suspension, improving the convenience of assembly, and reducing the assembly time of this station.

[0032] The above is an exemplary description of the utility model 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 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. An automobile suspension bracket structure, characterized in that: A bracket groove is arranged at the lower part of the bracket body (1), and a first mounting point group and a second mounting point group are arranged at the upper part of the bracket body (1). The first mounting point group includes a plurality of mounting points. The plurality of mounting points of the first mounting point group are connected via a first reinforcing rib (5), and the plurality of mounting points of the second mounting point group are connected via a second reinforcing rib (6). A first guide stud (9) and a second guide stud (10) are also arranged at the upper part of the bracket body (1).

2. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first installation point group comprises a first connection point (2), a second connection point (3) and a second guide stud installation position (11); the second installation point group comprises a third connection point (4), a fourth connection point (7), a fifth connection point (8) and a first guide stud installation position (12).

3. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second guide stud mounting position (11) is used to mount the second guide stud (10), and the first guide stud mounting position (12) is used to mount the first guide stud (9).

4. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first reinforcing rib (5) passes through the second connection point (3) and the second guide stud installation position (11).

5. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second reinforcing rib (6) passes through the third connection point (4), the fourth connection point (7) and the first guide stud installation position (12).

6. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The support body (1) is provided with a hollow cavity inside, and the first reinforcing rib (5) and the second reinforcing rib (6) are provided on the surface of the support body (1) near the hollow cavity.

7. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first reinforcing rib (5), the second reinforcing rib (6) and the bracket body (1) are an integrated structure.

8. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first guide stud (9) and the second guide stud (10) are pre-buried in the bracket body (1).

9. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connection point (2) and the second connection point (3) are connected via a third reinforcing rib (13); and the fourth connection point (7) and the fifth connection point (8) are connected via a fourth reinforcing rib (14).

10. The automobile suspension bracket structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The support body (1) is a structure made of cast aluminum material.

Citation Information

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  • Suspension bracket, powertrain structure and automobile for improving collision performance

    CN113928104B