Stable horizontally-installed expansion water tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile equipment and expansion water tank installation, in particular to a stable horizontally-installed expansion water tank which is characterized in that an expansion water tank body is horizontally installed on the outer side of a cab bottom plate; the cab bottom plate comprises a horizontal beam plate and side plates located on the left side and the right side. The expansion water tank body is provided with a left horizontal fixing seat, a right horizontal fixing seat, a left vertical fixing seat and a right vertical fixing seat; the left side horizontal fixing base and the right side horizontal fixing base are fixedly installed on the corresponding side plates through the left side supporting frame and the right side supporting frame respectively. The left side vertical fixing base and the right side vertical fixing base are fixedly installed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal beam plate through a left side horizontal hanging bracket and a right side horizontal hanging bracket respectively. The expansion water tank body is horizontally installed on the outer side of the bottom plate of the cab, the bottom space of the cab is effectively utilized, precious space in an engine compartment is released, and the flexibility and efficiency of layout of components in a vehicle are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical fields of automobile equipment and expansion tank installation, and particularly relates to an expansion tank with stable horizontal installation. Background Technique

[0002] The information disclosed in the background technique of the utility model is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the utility model, and is not necessarily regarded as an admission or an implication in any form that this information constitutes the prior art already known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0003] Expansion tanks are usually used in automobiles, industrial equipment and heating systems to absorb the volume expansion of coolant or hydraulic oil due to temperature changes. In vehicles, expansion tanks are traditionally installed in the engine compartment, close to the radiator of the cooling system or directly fixed to a certain position of the engine. Due to the limited space inside the engine compartment, especially in modern vehicles, the space left for the expansion tank may be smaller due to the increase of electronic devices and other components. Moreover, the engine compartment is a high-temperature environment, which will accelerate the aging of the expansion tank and its connecting pipelines. At the same time, the high temperature may also affect the pressure inside the expansion tank, thereby affecting its performance.

[0004] Considering the relatively heavy expansion tank, how to optimize the space and install it stably is an urgent problem to be solved. Therefore, it is necessary to study an expansion tank that can solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an expansion tank with stable horizontal installation, aiming to optimize the space layout of the expansion tank and achieve stable installation.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] An expansion tank with stable horizontal installation includes an expansion tank body, and the expansion tank body is horizontally installed outside the cab floor;

[0008] The cab floor includes a horizontal beam plate and side plates located on the left and right sides;

[0009] The expansion tank body is provided with a left horizontal fixing seat, a right horizontal fixing seat, a left vertical fixing seat and a right vertical fixing seat;

[0010] The left horizontal fixing seat and the right horizontal fixing seat are located on the same side, and the left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are located on the same side;

[0011] The left horizontal fixing seat and the right horizontal fixing seat are respectively installed and fixed on the corresponding side plates through a left support frame and a right support frame;

[0012] The left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are respectively installed and fixed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal beam slab through the left horizontal hanging bracket and the right horizontal hanging bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are arranged on the side or the installation mating surface of the expansion water tank body, and the installation mating surface is provided with a suitable concave pit.

[0014] Preferably, the left horizontal fixing seat, the right horizontal fixing seat, the left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are integrally injection-molded with the expansion water tank body.

[0015] Preferably, the left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are both provided with internal reinforcing ribs;

[0016] The left horizontal fixing seat, the right horizontal fixing seat, the left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are all provided with external reinforcing ribs.

[0017] Preferably, the left support frame, the right support frame, the left horizontal hanging bracket and the right horizontal hanging bracket are respectively provided with corresponding mounting holes.

[0018] Preferably, the cab floor includes a first mating surface and a second mating surface. The mating surface of the expansion water tank body is closely attached to the first mating surface, and the left horizontal hanging bracket and the right horizontal hanging bracket are installed on the second mating surface.

[0019] Preferably, the cab floor is provided with a plurality of transverse and longitudinal bottom ribs, and the mating surface of the expansion water tank body is provided with grooves adapted to the bottom ribs for mating and limiting.

[0020] The expansion water tank with stable horizontal installation of the present utility model is installed at the bottom of the cab by means of horizontal hoisting, and has the following beneficial effects including but not limited to:

[0021] In the present utility model, by horizontally installing the expansion water tank body outside the cab floor, the valuable space in the engine compartment is effectively released, which is particularly suitable for vehicle designs with limited space. At the same time, by utilizing the space at the bottom of the cab, competition with other important components is avoided, and the flexibility and efficiency of the layout of the internal components of the vehicle are improved.

[0022] In the present utility model, four fixing seats (two horizontal and two vertical) are adopted to provide supporting force and horizontal lifting force in cooperation, forming a stable four-point fixing structure on different mating surfaces, greatly enhancing the stability of the expansion water tank in the horizontal lifting state. Specifically, the left support frame and the right support frame not only provide vertical support, but also generate horizontal limiting through the inclination angle of the side plates. Combined with the lifting force of the horizontal hanging frame, it ensures that the expansion water tank can remain stable even when driving on a bumpy road surface.

[0023] In the present utility model, the left support frame and the right support frame are initially fixed by pre-assembling fasteners, then the horizontal hanging frame is installed, and finally the fastening is completed to achieve the final fixation. This installation process reduces the installation intensity and improves the installation efficiency.

[0024] In the present utility model, the installation position of the expansion water tank body is far from the high-temperature engine compartment, which helps to slow down the aging speed of the expansion water tank and the pipeline, and extends the service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the expansion water tank body.

[0027] The reference numerals involved in the drawings are as follows:

[0028] 1, cab floor; 11, horizontal beam plate; 12, side plate; 2, expansion water tank body; 21, left vertical fixing seat; 22, right vertical fixing seat; 23, right horizontal fixing seat; 24, left horizontal fixing seat; 25, pit; 3, left horizontal hanging frame; 4, right horizontal hanging frame; 5, right support frame; 6, left support frame; 7, inner reinforcing rib; 71, outer reinforcing rib; 8, mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0029] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present utility model, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0030] Figures 1 to 2 There is shown an expansion water tank with a stable horizontal installation, including an expansion water tank body 2, and the expansion water tank body 2 is horizontally installed outside the cab floor 1;

[0031] The cab floor 1 includes a horizontal beam plate 11 and side plates 12 located on the left and right sides;

[0032] The expansion water tank body 2 is provided with a left horizontal fixing seat 24, a right horizontal fixing seat 23, a left vertical fixing seat 21 and a right vertical fixing seat 22;

[0033] The left horizontal fixing seat 24 and the right horizontal fixing seat 23 are located on the same side, and the left vertical fixing seat 21 and the right vertical fixing seat 22 are located on the same side;

[0034] The left horizontal fixing seat 24 and the right horizontal fixing seat 23 are respectively installed and fixed on the corresponding side plate 12 through the left support frame 6 and the right support frame 5 in cooperation with threaded fixing parts;

[0035] The left vertical fixing seat 21 and the right vertical fixing seat 22 are respectively installed and fixed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal beam plate 11 through the left horizontal hanging bracket 3 and the right horizontal hanging bracket 4 in cooperation with threaded fixing parts;

[0036] The left support frame 6, the right support frame 5, the left horizontal hanging bracket 3 and the right horizontal hanging bracket 4 are respectively provided with mounting holes 8 that cooperate with the corresponding threaded fixing parts.

[0037] The left support frame 6 and the right support frame 5 can not only provide the supporting force in the up and down direction, so that the expansion water tank body 2 can be horizontally hoisted on the cab floor 1, but also provide the limiting support in the left and right directions. Since the side plate 12 of the cab floor 1 is arranged in an inclined state and forms an isosceles trapezoid shape with the horizontal beam plate 11, the left support frame 6 and the right support frame 5 can provide a resultant force that converges at a point for the expansion water tank body 2, and can provide more stable support for the expansion water tank body 2. Therefore, when installing, the left support frame 6 and the right support frame 5 can be installed first to form a preliminary support and fixation, and then the left horizontal hanging bracket 3 and the right horizontal hanging bracket 4 can be installed to complete the fixed installation of the expansion water tank body 2 in the cab bottom by hoisting. The supporting force provided by the left support frame 6 and the right support frame 5 and the lifting force provided by the left horizontal hanging bracket 3 and the right horizontal hanging bracket 4 act synergistically, making the horizontal hoisting of the expansion water tank body 2 more stable and reliable. At the same time, the space at the bottom of the cab is utilized, and other spaces are not occupied, optimizing the space layout.

[0038] The left vertical fixing seat 21 and the right vertical fixing seat 22 are arranged on the side or the installation mating surface of the expansion water tank body 2, and the installation mating surface is provided with a suitable concave pit 25.

[0039] The left horizontal fixing seat 24, the right horizontal fixing seat 23, the left vertical fixing seat 21 and the right vertical fixing seat 22 are all integrally injection-molded with the expansion water tank body 2, so that the overall structure has better integrity and higher strength to overcome the vibration and mechanical shock received by the cab bottom, ensure the safety and stability of the expansion water tank, and guarantee the long-term durability of the expansion water tank.

[0040] Both the left vertical fixing seat 21 and the right vertical fixing seat 22 are provided with internal reinforcing ribs 7 to enhance their own strength; the left horizontal fixing seat 24, the right horizontal fixing seat 23, the left vertical fixing seat 21, and the right vertical fixing seat 22 are all provided with external reinforcing ribs 71 to enhance the connection strength between the four of them and the expansion water tank body 2. Thus, it can better overcome the vibration and mechanical shock received at the bottom of the cab, ensuring the safety and stability of the expansion water tank.

[0041] The cab floor 1 is a stepped mating surface including a first mating surface and a second mating surface, which is beneficial to overcoming the mechanical shock received at the bottom of the cab. Specifically, the mating surface of the expansion water tank body 2 is closely attached to the first mating surface, and the left horizontal hanger 3 and the right horizontal hanger 4 are installed on the second mating surface. Moreover, the cab floor 1 is provided with a number of transverse and longitudinal bottom ribs, and the mating surface of the expansion water tank body 2 is provided with grooves adapted to the bottom ribs for limiting the expansion water tank body 2, so as to further assist in overcoming the mechanical shock received at the bottom of the cab and ensuring the reliability under harsh working conditions.

[0042] Terms such as "upper", "lower", "outer side", "inner side", etc. in the description, claims and above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, if any, are used to distinguish the relative relationship in position and do not need to be given a qualitative definition. It should be understood that such used data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present utility model described herein can be implemented in an order different from those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0043] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present utility model. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank, comprising an expansion water tank body, characterized in that: The expansion water tank body is horizontally mounted on the outside of the cab floor; The cab floor comprises a horizontal beam plate and side plates located on the left and right sides; The expansion water tank body is provided with a left horizontal fixing seat, a right horizontal fixing seat, a left vertical fixing seat and a right vertical fixing seat; The left horizontal fixing seat and the right horizontal fixing seat are located on the same side, and the left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are located on the same side; The left horizontal fixing seat and the right horizontal fixing seat are respectively installed and fixed on the corresponding side plates through the left supporting frame and the right supporting frame; The left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are respectively installed and fixed on the front side or the rear side of the horizontal beam plate through the left horizontal hanger and the right horizontal hanger.

2. The stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are arranged on the side of the expansion water tank body or in the installation matching surface, and the installation matching surface is provided with matching pits.

3. The stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left horizontal fixing seat, the right horizontal fixing seat, the left vertical fixing seat, and the right vertical fixing seat are all integrally formed with the expansion water tank body by injection molding.

4. The stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left vertical fixing seat and the right vertical fixing seat are both provided with internal reinforcing ribs; The left horizontal fixing seat, the right horizontal fixing seat, the left vertical fixing seat, and the right vertical fixing seat are all provided with external reinforcing ribs.

5. The stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left support frame, the right support frame, the left horizontal hanger and the right horizontal hanger are respectively provided with corresponding mounting holes.

6. The stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cab floor comprises a first mating surface and a second mating surface, the mating surface of the expansion water tank body is tightly attached to the first mating surface, and the left horizontal hanger and the right horizontal hanger are installed on the second mating surface.

7. The stable horizontally mounted expansion water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The cab floor is provided with a plurality of transverse and longitudinal bottom ribs, and the matching surface of the expansion water tank body is provided with grooves adapted to the bottom ribs for matching and limiting.

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