Novel steering gear shell structure
By optimizing the steering gear housing structure and adopting hollow pipe and reinforcement rib design, the problem of heavy weight is solved, lightweight and safety are improved, and production costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422606659.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-28
AI Technical Summary
The cast iron shell of existing automotive steering gears is relatively large, which is difficult to meet the needs of reducing the weight of the vehicle, while maintaining high performance and safety.
A new type of steering gear housing structure is designed, adopting a hollow tube structure, and a power end and a hand end are set at both ends of the housing. Through structural optimization such as reinforcement rings, connecting reinforcement ribs, weight reduction grooves, etc., the housing strength is enhanced and weight reduction is reduced.
The overall strength and safety of the housing are improved, while the weight reduction groove design is lightweight and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile steering gears and relates to a novel steering gear housing structure. Background Art
[0002] It is commonly used in the steering system of civilian cars. As the housing of the steering gear, it is used to fix and protect the rack and input shaft in the steering gear, prevent dust and moisture from entering, ensure the normal operation and life of internal mechanical components, and ensure the stable and safe operation of the car's steering system. Its quality standards and design requirements are very high.
[0003] Although the existing cast iron housing of the automobile steering gear can meet the needs of automobile use, it has the problem of being heavy. Therefore, in order to reduce the weight of the entire vehicle, people need to develop a steering gear housing with lighter weight and stable performance to meet people's needs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above problems in the existing technology and to propose a new steering gear housing structure.
[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: a new steering gear housing structure, including a housing body, the housing body is a hollow tube structure, the two ends of the housing body are respectively a power-assisting end and a hand-force end, the power-assisting end is provided with a power-assisting end inclined hole, the outer peripheral fixing sleeve of the power-assisting end inclined hole is provided with a reinforcement ring, one side of the power-assisting end inclined hole is also provided with a power-assisting end transverse hole, an integrally formed connecting part is provided between the power-assisting end inclined hole and the power-assisting end transverse hole, one side of the fixing sleeve is also provided with a connecting block, and one side of the connecting block is provided with a first assembly seat.
[0006] In the above-mentioned novel steering gear housing structure, a plurality of connecting reinforcement ribs are provided between the power-assisting end and the hand-force end, and a first reinforcement column is distributed on each of the connecting reinforcement ribs.
[0007] In the above-mentioned novel steering gear housing structure, both ends of the connecting reinforcement rib are provided with outwardly protruding extension ribs.
[0008] In the above-mentioned novel steering gear housing structure, a first reinforcing rib is provided between the power-assisting end transverse hole and the extension rib.
[0009] In the above-mentioned novel steering gear housing structure, the hand end is provided with a hand end transverse hole, a hand end oblique hole and a second assembly seat, and the hand end oblique hole is provided with a mounting piece.
[0010] In the above-mentioned novel steering gear housing structure, a first weight-reducing groove is provided on both the first assembly seat and the second assembly seat, and a second reinforcing column is provided on one side of the first weight-reducing groove.
[0011] In the above-mentioned novel steering gear housing structure, a second weight-reducing groove is provided on the mounting plate, and a third weight-reducing groove is provided on the reinforcement ring.
[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model improves the overall strength of the shell by optimizing the structure of the shell body, further strengthens the structural strength, and ensures better safety at the application end. At the same time, by setting multiple weight-reducing grooves, weight is reduced while ensuring strength, the product structure is optimized, and cost reduction and efficiency improvement are achieved at the production and manufacturing end. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 It is a side view of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 It is another side view of the present utility model.
[0016] In the figure, 1. Shell body; 2. Power-assisting end; 3. Hand-force end; 4. Oblique hole of power-assisting end; 5. Reinforcement ring; 6. Horizontal hole of power-assisting end; 7. Connecting part; 8. Connecting block; 9. First assembly seat; 10. Connecting reinforcement rib; 11. First reinforcement column; 12. Extension rib; 13. First reinforcement rib; 14. Horizontal hole of hand-force end; 15. Oblique hole of hand-force end; 16. Second assembly seat; 17. Mounting plate; 18. First weight-reducing groove; 19. Second reinforcement column; 20. Second weight-reducing groove; 21. Third weight-reducing groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Example
[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a new steering gear housing structure includes a housing body 1, the housing body 1 is a hollow tube structure, the two ends of the housing body 1 are respectively a power end 2 and a hand end 3, the hand end 3 is provided with a hand end horizontal hole 14, a hand end oblique hole 15 and a second assembly seat 16, the hand end oblique hole 15 is provided with a mounting plate 17, and the mounting plate 17 is provided with a second weight reduction groove 20.
[0019] The power-assisting end 2 is provided with a power-assisting end oblique hole 4, and a reinforcement ring 5 is fixedly sleeved on the outer periphery of the power-assisting end oblique hole 4. The reinforcement ring 5 is provided with a third weight-reducing groove 21. The provision of the second weight-reducing groove 20 can reduce the weight of the reinforcement ring 5, and the provision of the third weight-reducing groove 21 can also reduce the weight of the reinforcement ring 5, thereby reducing the overall weight of the steering gear housing.
[0020] A power-assisting end transverse hole 6 is also provided on one side of the power-assisting end oblique hole 4, and an integrally formed connecting portion 7 is provided between the power-assisting end oblique hole 4 and the power-assisting end transverse hole 6. A connecting block 8 is also provided on one side of the fixing sleeve, and a first assembly seat 9 is provided on one side of the connecting block 8. A first weight-reducing groove 18 is formed on both the first assembly seat 9 and the second assembly seat 16, and a second reinforcement column 19 is provided on one side of the first weight-reducing groove 18. The provision of the second reinforcement column 19 enables the first assembly seat 9 to reduce its weight while maintaining its strength.
[0021] A plurality of connecting reinforcement ribs 10 are provided between the power-assisting end 2 and the hand-force end 3 , and a first reinforcement column 11 is distributed on each of the connecting reinforcement ribs 10 .
[0022] Furthermore, both ends of the connecting reinforcement rib are provided with outwardly protruding extension ribs 12.
[0023] A first reinforcing rib 13 is provided between the said power-assisting end transverse hole 6 and the extension rib 12. The provision of the first reinforcing rib 13 can improve the adjustment screw. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a new steering gear housing structure includes a housing body 1, which is a hollow tube structure. The two ends of the housing body 1 are respectively a power-assisting end 2 and a hand-force end 3. The hand-force end 3 is provided with a hand-force end horizontal hole 14, a hand-force end inclined hole 15 and a second assembly seat 16. The hand-force end inclined hole 15 is provided with a mounting plate 17, and the mounting plate 17 is provided with a second weight-reducing groove 20.
[0024] The power-assisting end 2 is provided with a power-assisting end oblique hole 4, and a reinforcement ring 5 is fixedly sleeved on the outer periphery of the power-assisting end oblique hole 4. The reinforcement ring 5 is provided with a third weight-reducing groove 21. The provision of the second weight-reducing groove 20 can reduce the weight of the reinforcement ring 5, and the provision of the third weight-reducing groove 21 can also reduce the weight of the reinforcement ring 5, thereby reducing the overall weight of the steering gear housing.
[0025] A power-assisting end transverse hole 6 is also provided on one side of the power-assisting end oblique hole 4, and an integrally formed connecting portion 7 is provided between the power-assisting end oblique hole 4 and the power-assisting end transverse hole 6. A connecting block 8 is also provided on one side of the fixing sleeve, and a first assembly seat 9 is provided on one side of the connecting block 8. A first weight-reducing groove 18 is provided on both the first assembly seat 9 and the second assembly seat 16, and a second reinforcing column 19 is provided on one side of the first weight-reducing groove 18. The provision of the second reinforcing column 19 enables the first assembly seat 9 to reduce its weight while not affecting its strength. In the embodiment, since one end of the first assembly seat 9 is connected to the connecting block, a first weight-reducing groove 18 is provided on the first assembly seat 9, and two first weight-reducing grooves 18 are provided on the second assembly seat 16, and the second reinforcing column 19 is provided between the two first weight-reducing grooves 18.
[0026] A plurality of connecting reinforcement ribs 10 are provided between the power-assisting end 2 and the hand-force end 3 , and a first reinforcement column 11 is distributed on each of the connecting reinforcement ribs 10 .
[0027] Furthermore, both ends of the connecting reinforcement rib are provided with outwardly protruding extension ribs 12.
[0028] A first reinforcing rib 13 is provided between the power-assisting end transverse hole 6 and the extension rib 12. The provision of the first reinforcing rib 13 can improve the connection strength between the power-assisting end transverse hole 6 and the extension rib 12, thereby improving the overall strength of the steering gear housing.
[0029] The present invention improves the overall strength of the shell by optimizing the structure of the shell body 1, further strengthens the structural strength, and ensures better safety at the application end. At the same time, by setting a plurality of weight-reducing grooves, weight is reduced while ensuring strength, the product structure is optimized, and cost reduction and efficiency improvement are achieved at the production and manufacturing end. The connection strength between the mounting hole and the extension rib 12 is improved, thereby improving the overall strength of the steering gear shell.
[0030] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present invention. Persons skilled in the art may make various modifications, additions, or substitutions to the described specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A novel steering gear housing structure, comprising a housing body (1), wherein the housing body (1) is a hollow tube structure, characterized in that: The two ends of the shell body (1) are respectively a power-assisting end (2) and a hand-force end (3); the power-assisting end (2) is provided with a power-assisting end inclined hole (4); the peripheral fixing sleeve of the power-assisting end inclined hole (4) is provided with a reinforcing ring (5); one side of the power-assisting end inclined hole (4) is also provided with a power-assisting end transverse hole (6); an integrally formed connecting portion (7) is provided between the power-assisting end inclined hole (4) and the power-assisting end transverse hole (6); one side of the fixing sleeve is also provided with a connecting block (8); one side of the connecting block (8) is provided with a first assembly seat (9).
2. A novel steering gear housing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of connecting reinforcement ribs (10) are provided between the power-assisting end (2) and the hand-force end (3), and a first reinforcement column (11) is distributed on each of the connecting reinforcement ribs (10).
3. A novel steering gear housing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the connecting reinforcement rib (10) are provided with outwardly protruding extension ribs (12).
4. A novel steering gear housing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first reinforcing rib (13) is provided between the power-assisting end transverse hole (6) and the extension rib (12).
5. A novel steering gear housing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hand end (3) is provided with a hand end transverse hole (14), a hand end oblique hole (15) and a second assembly seat (16); the hand end oblique hole (15) is provided with a mounting piece (17).
6. A novel steering gear housing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first assembly seat (9) and the second assembly seat (16) are both provided with a first weight-reducing groove (18), and a second reinforcing column (19) is provided on one side of the first weight-reducing groove (18).
7. A novel steering gear housing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting plate (17) is provided with a second weight-reducing groove (20), and the reinforcement ring (5) is provided with a third weight-reducing groove (21).