Active air-inlet grille with multi-angle blades driven by single motor to move
Through the three-way control arrangement consisting of the connecting rod body, the active shaft and the grille, combined with the two-way control nested design of the connecting rod body and the blades, the synchronous movement of multi-angle blades driven by a single motor is achieved, which solves the limitations of the blade arrangement in the existing technology and improves the aerodynamics and heat dissipation performance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422465086.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-12
AI Technical Summary
The blades of existing active air intake grilles are usually arranged coaxially or parallel to each other, making it difficult to achieve multi-angle synchronous movement, affecting aerodynamic characteristics and heat dissipation efficiency, and having poor appearance consistency.
It adopts a three-way control arrangement consisting of a connecting rod body, a driving shaft and a grille, combined with a two-way control nested design of the connecting rod body and the blades, and drives the multi-angle blades to run synchronously through a single motor.
The synchronous movement of multi-angle blades is achieved, which improves aerodynamic characteristics and heat dissipation efficiency, reduces air resistance, ensures that the engine operates at an appropriate temperature, and improves fuel economy and vehicle stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air intake grilles, in particular to an active air intake grille with multi-angle blade motion driven by a single motor. Background Art
[0002] Active grille blades currently on the market are primarily arranged coaxially or parallel to each other, with the axis of rotation located in the center of the grille frame. Multi-angle blade configurations improve a vehicle's aerodynamics, optimize airflow distribution, increase heat dissipation efficiency, and reduce air resistance, ensuring that critical components like the engine operate at optimal temperatures, improving fuel economy and vehicle stability. They also meet the need for a consistent appearance across different blade types.
[0003] Therefore, it is crucial to provide an active air intake grille with multi-angle blades, especially an active air intake grille with a single motor driving the movement of multi-angle blades. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide an active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor. Through the three-way control arrangement consisting of the connecting rod body, the active shaft and the grille, and the nested use of the two-way control consisting of the connecting rod body, the blades and the grille, the purpose of synchronous operation of multi-angle blades driven by one motor is achieved.
[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] The utility model provides an active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor, comprising: a motor, a connecting rod assembly connected to the motor via a driving shaft, a grille and a blade assembly sequentially arranged on a side of the connecting rod assembly away from the motor;
[0007] The grille is a curved surface, and the blade assembly is formed by sequentially splicing a plurality of blade units arranged in an array, each blade unit includes a plurality of blade bodies, and each blade body is provided with a first boss connected to the connecting rod assembly and a second boss connected to the grille;
[0008] In each column of blade units, adjacent blade bodies have different directions along the line connecting the second bosses; in each row of blade units, adjacent blade bodies have different directions along the line connecting the second bosses; so that the blade assembly has a profile that matches the curved surface of the grille.
[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving shaft is provided with two groups and is symmetrically arranged along the left and right sides of the motor, one end of which is a spline end and is connected to the motor through the spline end (the spline end is inserted into the motor).
[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving shaft is connected to the connecting rod assembly through a first connecting member.
[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first connecting members are provided and are arranged in parallel and spaced apart on the driving shaft;
[0012] The first connecting member is provided with a first guide hole and a second guide hole. The first connecting member is sleeved on the driving shaft through the first guide hole and is connected to the connecting rod assembly through the second guide hole.
[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod assembly includes a plurality of connecting rod bodies symmetrically arranged along the motor, the number of which is the same as the number of the first connecting members;
[0014] The bottom of the connecting rod body is provided with a first insert adapted to the second guide hole;
[0015] The top of the connecting rod body is provided with a second insert and is connected to the grille through the second insert and the second connecting piece;
[0016] A plurality of first pins are provided in the middle of the connecting rod body, and the connecting rod body is sequentially connected with the blade bodies in the same row through the first pins.
[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second connecting member is provided with a third insert and a third guide hole;
[0018] The second connecting member is connected to the grid through the third insert and is connected to the second insert through the third guide hole.
[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, a fourth guide hole adapted to the third insert is provided at the position where the grille is connected to the connecting rod body.
[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first boss is arranged on the top of the blade body, and the second boss is arranged on two side surfaces of the blade body.
[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the grille is provided with a gap allowing the first boss to extend out;
[0022] A second pin is provided at the position where the grille is connected to the blades, and is connected to the second boss through the second pin.
[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, a circular hole adapted to fit the first pin is provided on the first boss, and a circular hole adapted to fit the second pin is provided on the second boss;
[0024] The length of the first pin is greater than the width of the first boss. When the connecting rod body drives the blade body to move, an offset along the width direction of the first boss will occur. At this time, the arrangement of the first pin can prevent the blade body from separating from the connecting rod body and has a buffering effect.
[0025] The length of the second pin shaft is greater than the width of the second boss. When the grille drives the blade body to move, an offset along the width direction of the second boss will occur. At this time, the setting of the second pin shaft can prevent the blade body from separating from the connecting rod body and has a buffering effect.
[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving shaft is connected to the bottom of the grille via a pressure plate;
[0027] A groove matching the outer diameter of the driving shaft is provided in the middle of the pressing plate. One end of the pressing plate is embedded in the bottom of the grille, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the grille by screws.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0029] The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor of the utility model can achieve the purpose of synchronous movement of the multi-angle blade body through one motor, and has high stability during movement and strong adaptability during application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positions of the motor, the driving shaft and the first connecting member in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the utility model;
[0032] Figure 3 This is a side view of the driving shaft and the first connecting member of an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0033] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first connecting member in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting rod body in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0035] Figure 6 This is a side view of a connecting rod body in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connecting rod body and the blade body in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0037] Figure 8 This is a front view of the second connecting member of an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0038] Figure 9 This is a side view of the second connecting member of an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a grille in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0040] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram (partial) of the structure of a blade assembly in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0041] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram (right view - partial) of a blade assembly in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to the present invention;
[0042] Figure 13 A three-dimensional structural diagram (left side view - partial view) of a blade assembly in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement;
[0043] Figure 14 A top view of a blade assembly in an active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement;
[0044] Numbers in the figure: 1. Motor; 2. Driving shaft; 3. First connecting member; 301. First guide hole; 302. Second guide hole; 4. Connecting rod assembly; 401. Connecting rod body; 402. First insert; 403. First pin; 404. Second insert; 5. Second connecting member; 501. Third insert; 502. Third guide hole; 6. Grille; 601. Second pin; 7. Blade assembly; 701. Blade body; 702. First boss; 703. Second boss; 8. Pressure plate; 9. Screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0045] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0046] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0047] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0048] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used to refer to positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate description and simplify operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.
[0049] In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the structures or components used are conventional structures or components in the art and are capable of achieving corresponding functions.
[0050] Example 1
[0051] This embodiment provides an active air intake grille with a single motor driving the multi-angle blade movement, which is connected to the external frame when in use, such as Figures 1 to 14 As shown, it includes: a motor 1 mounted on a frame, a connecting rod assembly 4 connected to the motor 1 through a driving shaft 2, and a grille 6 and a blade assembly 7 sequentially arranged on the side of the connecting rod assembly 4 away from the motor 1; wherein the grille 6 is a curved surface, and the blade assembly 7 is formed by sequentially splicing a plurality of blade units arranged in an array, each blade unit including a plurality of blade bodies 701, and each blade body 701 is provided with a first boss 702 connected to the connecting rod assembly 4 and a second boss 703 connected to the grille 6;
[0052] In each column of blade units, the connecting directions of adjacent blade bodies 701 along the second bosses 703 are different, and in each row of blade units, the connecting directions of adjacent blade bodies 701 along the second bosses 703 are different; so that the blade assembly 7 has a profile that is compatible with the curved surface of the grille 6.
[0053] Furthermore, two sets of driving shafts 2 are provided and are symmetrically arranged along the left and right sides of the motor 1. One end of the driving shaft 2 is a spline end and is connected to the motor 1 through the spline end (the spline end is inserted into the motor 1).
[0054] Furthermore, the driving shaft 2 is connected to the connecting rod assembly 4 through a first connecting member 3 (providing power for the connecting rod assembly 4). There are several first connecting members 3, which are arranged in parallel and at intervals on the driving shaft 2; a first guide hole 301 and a second guide hole 302 are provided on the first connecting member 3. The first connecting member 3 is sleeved on the driving shaft 2 through the first guide hole 301 and is connected to the connecting rod assembly 4 through the second guide hole 302.
[0055] Furthermore, the connecting rod assembly 4 includes a plurality of connecting rod bodies 401 symmetrically arranged along the motor 1, the number of which is the same as the number of the first connecting members 3; the bottom of the connecting rod body 401 is provided with a first insert 402 adapted to the second guide hole 302; the top of the connecting rod body 401 is provided with a second insert 404, and is connected to the grille 6 through the second insert 404 and the second connecting member 5; the middle part of the connecting rod body 401 is provided with a plurality of first pins 403, and is connected in sequence with the blade bodies 701 in the same row through the first pins 403.
[0056] Furthermore, a third insert 501 and a third guide hole 502 are provided on the second connecting member 5; wherein, the second connecting member 5 is connected to the grille 6 through the third insert 501 (a fourth guide hole adapted to the third insert 501 is provided at the position where the grille 6 is connected to the connecting rod body 401), and is connected to the second insert 404 through the third guide hole 502.
[0057] Furthermore, the first boss 702 is arranged at the top of the blade body 701, the second boss 703 is arranged on the two sides of the blade body 701, and a gap is provided on the grille 6 to allow the first boss 702 to extend out; a second pin shaft 601 is provided at the position where the grille 6 is connected to the blade, and is connected to the second boss 703 through the second pin shaft 601.
[0058] Furthermore, the first boss 702 is provided with a circular hole adapted to fit the first pin 403, and the second boss 703 is provided with a circular hole adapted to fit the second pin 601;
[0059] Among them, the length of the first pin shaft 403 is greater than the width of the first boss 702. When the connecting rod body 401 drives the blade body 701 to move, an offset along the width direction of the first boss 702 will be generated. At this time, the setting of the first pin shaft 403 can prevent the blade body 701 from separating from the connecting rod body 401, and has a buffering effect; the length of the second pin shaft 601 is greater than the width of the second boss 703. When the grille 6 drives the blade body 701 to move, an offset along the width direction of the second boss 703 will be generated. At this time, the setting of the second pin shaft 601 can prevent the blade body 701 from separating from the connecting rod body 401, and has a buffering effect.
[0060] Furthermore, the driving shaft 2 is connected to the bottom of the grille 6 through a pressure plate 8; a groove adapted to the outer diameter of the driving shaft 2 is provided in the middle of the pressure plate 8, one end of the pressure plate 8 is embedded in the bottom of the grille 6, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the grille 6 through a screw 9.
[0061] When in use, the motor 1 is started, and the output shaft of the motor 1 drives the driving shaft 2 to rotate, and the driving shaft 2 drives the connecting rod body 401 through the first connecting member 3, further drives the grille 6, and further drives the blade body 701 to rotate, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the blade body 701 (it can be adjusted according to actual needs);
[0062] Since different blade bodies 701 can form a blade assembly 7 that is compatible with the curved grille 6 , the solution of this embodiment can achieve synchronous movement of the multi-angle blade bodies 701 driven by one motor 1 .
[0063] The above description of the embodiments is to facilitate the understanding and use of the utility model by ordinary technicians in this technical field. It is obvious that those familiar with the technology in this field can easily make various modifications to these embodiments and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without having to go through creative work. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments (such as changes in the number of connecting rod bodies, changes in the angles between blade bodies, changes in the shape of the connecting rod bodies, changes in the shape of the blade bodies, changes in the number of blade bodies, the arrangement and posture of the blade bodies), and improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the interpretation of the utility model without departing from the scope of the utility model should be within the scope of protection of the utility model.
Claims
1. An active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement, characterized in that: include: A motor (1), a connecting rod assembly (4) connected to the motor (1) via a driving shaft (2), a grille (6) and a blade assembly (7) sequentially arranged on a side of the connecting rod assembly (4) away from the motor (1); The grille (6) is a curved surface, and the blade assembly (7) is formed by sequentially splicing a plurality of blade units arranged in an array, each blade unit comprising a plurality of blade bodies (701), each blade body (701) being provided with a first boss (702) connected to the connecting rod assembly (4) and a second boss (703) connected to the grille (6); In each column of blade units, the directions of the connection lines of adjacent blade bodies (701) along the second bosses (703) are different, and in each row of blade units, the directions of the connection lines of adjacent blade bodies (701) along the second bosses (703) are different, so that the blade assembly (7) has a profile that is compatible with the curved surface of the grille (6).
2. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving shafts (2) are provided in two groups and are symmetrically arranged along the left and right sides of the motor (1), one end of which is a spline end and is connected to the motor (1) via the spline end.
3. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving shaft (2) is connected to the connecting rod assembly (4) via a first connecting member (3).
4. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of first connecting members (3) are provided and are arranged in parallel and at intervals on the driving shaft (2); The first connecting member (3) is provided with a first guide hole (301) and a second guide hole (302); the first connecting member (3) is sleeved on the driving shaft (2) through the first guide hole (301) and is connected to the connecting rod assembly (4) through the second guide hole (302).
5. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting rod assembly (4) comprises a plurality of connecting rod bodies (401) symmetrically arranged along the motor (1), the number of which is the same as the number of the first connecting members (3); The bottom of the connecting rod body (401) is provided with a first insert (402) adapted to the second guide hole (302); The top of the connecting rod body (401) is provided with a second insert (404), and is connected to the grid (6) through the second insert (404) and the second connecting member (5); A plurality of first pins (403) are provided in the middle of the connecting rod body (401), and the connecting rod body (401) is sequentially connected to the blade bodies (701) in the same row through the first pins (403).
6. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting member (5) is provided with a third insert (501) and a third guide hole (502); The second connecting member (5) is connected to the grid (6) via the third insert (501), and is connected to the second insert (404) via the third guide hole (502).
7. The active air intake grille with a single motor driving multi-angle blade movement according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fourth guide hole adapted to the third insert (501) is provided at the position where the grille (6) is connected to the connecting rod body (401).
8. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first boss (702) is arranged on the top of the blade body (701), and the second boss (703) is arranged on the side of the blade body (701).
9. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 8, characterized in that: The grille (6) is provided with a gap allowing the first boss (702) to extend out; A second pin shaft (601) is provided at the position where the grille (6) is connected to the blades, and is connected to the second boss (703) via the second pin shaft (601).
10. The active air intake grille with multi-angle blade movement driven by a single motor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving shaft (2) is connected to the bottom of the grid (6) via a pressing plate (8).