Aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly

By designing dustproof components and sealing components, the problem of easy disengagement of dustproof covers in the prior art is solved, and the convenient installation and disassembly of dustproof covers is achieved, and the sealing and stability are enhanced.

CN223199803UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08SHAOXING JINJIANG MACHINERY
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Application Number
CN202421893298.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-07

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Technical Problem

The dustproof cover of the existing control arm assembly is easily separated from the base during the bumps of the car, resulting in loss of dustproof effect and affecting the stability and practicality of the ball head pin.

Method used

A dustproof assembly and sealing assembly are designed, including a dustproof cover, annular sealing ring, sleeve, sleeve, limit ring and fixing ring. The rigid installation of the dustproof cover is achieved through threaded connection and slot structure, and the sealing performance is improved through the sealing assembly.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenient installation and disassembly of dust covers, is easy to replace, enhances sealing and stability, and improves the practicality of the control arm assembly.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly, which belongs to the field of control arms and comprises a control arm body, a base is fixedly arranged at one end of the control arm body, and a ball pin is mounted in the base. The dustproof assembly comprises a dustproof cover, an annular sealing ring and a sleeve cover, the dustproof cover is arranged on the ball pin in a sleeving mode, a sealing assembly is arranged between the upper end of the dustproof cover and the ball pin, the annular sealing ring is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the dustproof cover, and a limiting groove is formed in the outer side of the top of the base; the annular sealing ring is arranged in the limiting groove, the base is sleeved with the sleeve cover, and the sleeve cover is in threaded connection with the base. The dustproof assembly and the sealing assembly are arranged, so that the dustproof cover can be conveniently mounted and dismounted, the dustproof cover can be conveniently replaced when damaged or aged, the practicability is improved, the sealing performance is high, the dustproof effect is good, and the stability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of control arms, in particular to an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly. Background Art

[0002] During vehicle operation, the steering transmission mechanism not only transmits steering force but also withstands the impact and vibration generated by the steering wheel on uneven roads. The control arm assembly structure typically uses multiple connecting arms to mount ball joint assemblies and rubber bushing assemblies, connecting the wheel to the vehicle body to cushion and absorb vibration from the wheel while also transmitting driving and braking forces.

[0003] In the prior art, most control arm assemblies have a dust cover that is placed on the ball stud and then clamped on the base. The bumps generated during driving of the car can easily cause the dust cover to separate from the base, resulting in a loss of dustproof effect, affecting the operation of the ball stud, poor stability, and reduced practicality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly.

[0005] The embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly, comprising:

[0006] A control arm body, one end of which is fixedly provided with a base, and a ball stud is installed in the base;

[0007] A dustproof assembly, comprising a dust cover, an annular sealing ring and a sleeve cover; the dust cover is sleeved on the ball pin; a sealing assembly is provided between the upper end of the dust cover and the ball pin; the annular sealing ring is fixedly provided on the bottom of the dust cover; a limiting groove is provided on the top outer side of the base; the annular sealing ring is provided in the limiting groove; the sleeve cover is sleeved on the base; the sleeve cover is threadedly connected to the base; the sleeve cover and the annular sealing ring are arranged to counteract each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the sealing assembly includes a sleeve, a limiting ring and a fixing ring. The top end of the dust cover is fixedly arranged on the outside of the sleeve. The limiting ring is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the ball pin. The fixing ring is sleeved on the ball pin. The outside of the ball pin is provided with a spiral pattern. The fixing ring is sleeved on the spiral pattern and threadedly connected.

[0009] Furthermore, a clamping ring is fixedly provided on the inner top of the cover, and an annular clamping groove is provided on the bottom of the limiting groove, and the clamping ring and the annular clamping groove are matched with each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the base is provided with an external thread, the inner side of the cover is provided with an internal thread, and the external thread and the internal thread are matched with each other.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom end of the sleeve is tilted in a bucket shape, a sealing gasket is fixedly provided on the bottom inclined surface of the sleeve, and the bottom end of the sleeve is cooperated with a limiting ring.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer side of the limiting ring is arranged in an inclined surface, and the outer side of the limiting ring is arranged to abut against the sealing gasket.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] A dustproof component is provided, and the dustproof cover can play a role in dustproofing. The cover is put on the base and tightened to the base through external and internal threads. At the same time, the annular sealing ring is clamped into the annular groove through the clamping ball for sealing. It is simple to install and easy to use.

[0015] A sealing assembly is provided, and the fixing ring is screwed onto the spiral pattern, and the sleeve is squeezed, and the sleeve is pressed against the limit ring to further improve the sealing performance of the dust cover.

[0016] To sum up, the utility model is provided with a dustproof component and a sealing component, which can conveniently install and disassemble the dust cover, and is convenient for replacing the dust cover when it is damaged or aged, thereby increasing practicality, and has strong sealing performance, good dustproof effect, and improved stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a ball stud in an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial three-dimensional expanded view of an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of a middle cover of an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] In the above drawings: 1 control arm body, 2 base, 3 ball stud, 4 dust cover, 5 annular sealing ring, 6 limiting groove, 7 cover, 8 clamping ring, 9 annular clamping groove, 10 sleeve, 11 limiting ring, 12 spiral pattern, 13 fixing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] like Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, the embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly, comprising:

[0024] The control arm body 1 has a base 2 fixedly provided at one end thereof for mounting a ball stud 3. The mounting method is conventional and will not be described in detail herein. The ball stud 3 is mounted in the base 2.

[0025] Dustproof assembly, the dustproof assembly includes a dust cover 4, an annular sealing ring 5 and a cover 7. The dust cover 4 is sleeved on the ball stud 3. A sealing assembly is provided between the upper end of the dust cover 4 and the ball stud 3. The sealing assembly includes a sleeve 10, a limit ring 11 and a fixing ring 13. The top of the dust cover 4 is fixedly provided on the outside of the sleeve 10. The sleeve 10 is sleeved on the ball stud 3. The bottom end of the sleeve 10 is as shown Figure 3 As shown in the bucket-shaped tilt setting, the bottom slope of the sleeve 10 is fixed with a sealing gasket, and the limiting ring 11 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the ball pin 3. The outside of the limiting ring 11 is as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the bottom end of the sleeve 10 is arranged in a beveled manner, and the bottom end of the sleeve 10 is matched with the limiting ring 11 so that the bottom end of the sleeve 10 can fit the bevel of the limiting ring 11. The outer side of the limiting ring 11 is set against the sealing gasket, thereby playing a sealing role. The fixing ring 13 is sleeved on the ball stud 3. The outer side of the ball stud 3 is provided with a spiral pattern 12. The fixing ring 13 is sleeved on the spiral pattern 12 and threadedly connected, so that the fixing ring 13 can be screwed onto the spiral pattern 12 and the sleeve 10 and the limiting ring 11 are tightly pressed;

[0026] The annular sealing ring 5 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the dust cover 4, and a limiting groove 6 is provided on the outer side of the top of the base 2. The annular sealing ring 5 is arranged in the limiting groove 6. The cover 7 is sleeved on the base 2, and the cover 7 is threadedly connected to the base 2. The base 2 is provided with an external thread, and the inner side of the cover 7 is provided with an internal thread. The external thread and the internal thread are matched. The cover 7 and the annular sealing ring 5 are set against each other, so that the cover 7 can be screwed onto the base 2 and the annular sealing ring 5 is pressed tightly. A clamping ring 8 is fixedly provided on the inner top of the cover 7, and an annular clamping groove 9 is provided at the bottom of the limiting groove 6. The bottom of the clamping ring 8 and the annular clamping groove 9 are both arc-shaped to avoid extrusion and damage to the annular sealing ring 5. The clamping ring 8 and the annular clamping groove 9 are matched so that the clamping ring 8 can clamp the annular sealing ring 5 into the annular clamping groove 9, thereby improving the sealing.

[0027] The detailed working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0028] During installation, first put the sleeve 10 on the ball stud 3 so that the sleeve 10 and the sealing gasket on the limiting ring 11 are against each other, then place the annular sealing ring 5 in the limiting groove 6, and then put the cover 7 on the base 2 and tighten it. Use the clamping ring 8 to clamp the annular sealing ring 5 into the annular clamping groove 9 for sealing. Finally, screw the fixing ring 13 onto the spiral pattern 12 and squeeze the sleeve 10 to tighten the sleeve 10 and the limiting ring 11 to further improve the sealing performance.

[0029] During disassembly, the fixing ring 13 and the cover 7 are unscrewed respectively, and the dust cover 4 can be taken out for replacement.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model and are not limiting. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. An aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly, characterized in that: include: A control arm body (1), wherein a base (2) is fixedly provided at one end of the control arm body (1), and a ball stud (3) is installed in the base (2); A dustproof component, comprising a dustproof cover (4), an annular sealing ring (5) and a cover (7); the dustproof cover (4) is sleeved on the ball pin (3); a sealing component is provided between the upper end of the dustproof cover (4) and the ball pin (3); the annular sealing ring (5) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the dustproof cover (4); a limiting groove (6) is provided on the outer side of the top of the base (2); the annular sealing ring (5) is provided in the limiting groove (6); the cover (7) is sleeved on the base (2); the cover (7) is threadedly connected to the base (2); and the cover (7) and the annular sealing ring (5) are arranged to abut against each other.

2. The aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: in: The sealing assembly comprises a sleeve (10), a limiting ring (11) and a fixing ring (13); the top end of the dust cover (4) is fixedly arranged on the outside of the sleeve (10); the limiting ring (11) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the ball pin (3); the fixing ring (13) is sleeved on the ball pin (3); a spiral pattern (12) is provided on the outside of the ball pin (3); and the fixing ring (13) is sleeved on the spiral pattern (12) and threadedly connected.

3. The aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: in: A clamping ring (8) is fixedly provided on the inner top of the sleeve cover (7), an annular clamping groove (9) is provided on the bottom of the limiting groove (6), and the clamping ring (8) and the annular clamping groove (9) are arranged in coordination.

4. The aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: in: The base (2) is provided with an external thread, and the inner side of the cover (7) is provided with an internal thread, and the external thread and the internal thread are arranged in coordination.

5. The aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: in: The bottom end of the sleeve (10) is tilted in a bucket shape, a sealing gasket is fixedly provided on the bottom inclined surface of the sleeve (10), and the bottom end of the sleeve (10) is matched with a limiting ring (11).

6. The aluminum alloy front lower control arm assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: in: The outer side of the limiting ring (11) is arranged in an inclined surface, and the outer side of the limiting ring (11) is arranged to abut against the sealing gasket.