Lightweight generator support assembly
The one-piece aluminum alloy generator bracket assembly solves the problem of increased weight of the bracket system in the existing technology, achieves a lightweight design and improves connection strength and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423140723.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing generator bracket system has multiple components that are fixed by welding or bolts, which increases the overall weight and vehicle fuel consumption.
The lightweight generator bracket assembly is made of one-piece aluminum alloy material, including the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket, generator mounting bracket, tensioner mounting boss and mounting bracket. The weight is reduced while maintaining connection strength and stability through the design of mass-reducing grooves and reinforcing ribs.
The bracket system is lightweight, the overall mass is reduced, and the connection strength and stability with the frame are improved, ensuring the load capacity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of generator brackets, and in particular to a lightweight generator bracket assembly. Background Art
[0002] As an extension of the engine, the generator mount provides a mounting location for peripheral components and a stable operating environment. Due to engine vibration and fluctuations in the engine's gear train, stringent requirements are placed on the generator mount system, one of the engine's front-end accessories. The reliability and excellent mechanical performance of the generator mount system determine the stable operation of all electrical equipment.
[0003] Since multiple components are installed together with the generator during design, the prior art processes multiple brackets to be fixed by bolts or welding. However, as the number of brackets increases, the overall weight increases, which increases the weight of the subsequent installation on the vehicle frame, thereby increasing fuel consumption. Therefore, further improvement is needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to reduce the weight of the generator bracket itself, the present application provides a lightweight generator bracket assembly.
[0005] This application provides a lightweight generator bracket assembly, which adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] A lightweight generator bracket assembly includes a bracket body, the bracket body including an air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket, a generator mounting bracket arranged at one end of the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket, a tensioning wheel mounting boss arranged at an end of the generator mounting bracket away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket, and a mounting bracket arranged on a side of the generator mounting bracket away from the tensioning wheel mounting boss for mounting on a vehicle frame; the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket, the generator mounting bracket, the tensioning wheel mounting boss and the mounting bracket are integrally formed; the mounting bracket is arranged in a triangular shape, and the bottom edge of the mounting bracket is connected to the generator mounting bracket and the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the compressor mounting bracket, generator mounting bracket, tensioner mounting boss, and mounting bracket are integrated into a single unit. This allows for the installation of multiple components while reducing overall mass compared to composite brackets installed by welding or bolts, resulting in a lightweight design. The triangular shape of the mounting bracket increases the strength and stability of the connection to the vehicle frame, ensuring the required load capacity while reducing mass.
[0008] Preferably, the bracket body is made of aluminum alloy material.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the material can withstand greater compliance and more complex stress conditions due to its higher strength and rigidity.
[0010] Preferably, one of the surfaces of the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket and the generator mounting bracket has a first mass-reducing groove, and the bracket body is located in the first mass-reducing groove and is integrally formed with a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib. The length direction of the first reinforcing rib is parallel to the length direction of the bracket body, and several of the first reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the bracket body. The length direction of the second reinforcing rib is parallel to the width direction of the bracket body, and several of the second reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the bracket body, and adjacent first reinforcing ribs and second reinforcing ribs are connected.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the weight of the bracket body is further reduced through the first mass-reducing groove, but the required load capacity needs to be maintained. For this purpose, a plurality of criss-crossing first reinforcing ribs and second reinforcing ribs are provided in the first mass-reducing groove to reduce the weight of the bracket body itself while ensuring the required load capacity.
[0012] Preferably, the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket is located in the first mass-reducing groove and is integrally formed with a first mounting column, the length direction of the first mounting column is perpendicular to the length direction of the bracket body, four first mounting columns are provided and are respectively arranged at the four top corners of the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket, the first mounting column is penetrated along its own length direction and is provided with a first mounting hole for fixing the air-conditioning compressor, the air-conditioning compressor bracket is located in the first mass-reducing groove and is integrally formed with a support column, the support column is connected to the first mounting column, the first mounting column and the support column are integrally formed with the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket; the first mounting column is connected to the first reinforcing rib or the second reinforcing rib, and the support column is connected to the first reinforcing rib or the second reinforcing rib.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a protruding first mounting column is provided to increase the strength of the connection when the air-conditioning compressor is installed on the bracket body by bolts and nuts, and a support column is provided to support the first mounting column to improve the load capacity of the bracket body.
[0014] Preferably, the generator mounting frame is integrally formed with two mounting plates at one end close to the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame, the length direction of the line segment formed between the two mounting plates is parallel to the width direction of the bracket body, and the two mounting plates are penetrated along their own thickness direction to form a second mounting hole for fixing the generator; the two mounting plates are integrally formed with a second mounting column along the end of the generator mounting frame away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame, the axis of the second mounting column is parallel to the width direction of the generator mounting frame, and the second mounting column is penetrated along itself to form a third mounting hole for fixing the generator; the second mounting column is connected to the first reinforcement rib, and the mounting plate is connected to the first reinforcement rib or the second reinforcement rib.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole are used to fix the generator.
[0016] Preferably, the mounting bracket has a sixth mass-reducing groove connected to the first mass-reducing groove, the mounting bracket is integrally formed with a third mounting column at a top corner away from the generator bracket, the third mounting column is penetrated along its own axis by a fifth mounting hole for connection to the vehicle frame, the bottom edge of the mounting bracket is integrally formed with a plurality of fourth mounting columns spaced apart along its length direction, the fourth mounting column is penetrated along its own axis by a sixth mounting hole.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the sixth mass-reducing groove is used to reduce the weight of the mounting bracket itself, and the third mounting column and a plurality of fourth mounting columns are provided to mount the bracket body on the vehicle frame.
[0018] Preferably, the mounting bracket is integrally formed with a plurality of third reinforcing ribs in the sixth mass-reducing groove, one end of the plurality of third reinforcing ribs is connected to the third mounting column, and the other end of the plurality of third reinforcing ribs is connected one-to-one with the plurality of fourth mounting columns.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of a plurality of third reinforcing ribs ensures the required load capacity while reducing the weight of the bracket body. Furthermore, the ends of the plurality of third reinforcing ribs are connected to the third and fourth mounting posts, respectively, to provide support for the connection with the vehicle frame body.
[0020] Preferably, one end of the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame away from the generator mounting frame is tilted toward the first mass reduction groove, and one end of the generator mounting frame away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame is tilted toward the first mass reduction groove.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution and the above structure, the two ends of the bracket body are tilted, and the load capacity can be further improved compared to a straight setting.
[0022] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] The compressor mounting rack, the generator mounting rack, the tensioning wheel mounting boss and the mounting support are integrally formed, so that the installation of multiple parts is met, the overall quality is relatively reduced compared with a composite support welded or mounted through bolts, and the support is lightweight designed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 is a whole structure schematic view of the embodiment of the application;
[0025] Figure 2 is a rear view structure schematic view of the embodiment of the application.
[0026] The mounting support is triangularly arranged, so that the connection strength and stability during mounting with the frame are increased, the required load capacity is ensured under the premise of reducing the corresponding quality. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The following will be described in detail in combination with the accompanying drawings Figure 1-2 The application will be further described in detail.
[0028] The embodiment of the application discloses a lightweight generator support assembly.
[0029] Embodiment:
[0030] The embodiment of the application discloses a lightweight generator support assembly. Figure 1The vehicle body 1 comprises an air conditioner compressor mounting bracket 2, a generator mounting bracket 3 disposed at one end of the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket 2, an idler pulley mounting boss 4 disposed at the end of the generator mounting bracket 3 remote from the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket 2, and a mounting bracket 5 disposed on the side of the generator mounting bracket 3 remote from the idler pulley mounting boss 4 for mounting on the vehicle frame. In this embodiment, the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket 2, generator mounting bracket 3, idler pulley mounting boss 4, and mounting bracket 5 are integrally formed, specifically, by high-altitude die-casting of an aluminum alloy.
[0031] Among them, one of the surfaces of the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket 2 and the generator mounting bracket 3 has a first mass-reducing groove 6, and the bracket body 1 is located in the first mass-reducing groove 6 and is integrally formed with a first reinforcing rib 61 and a second reinforcing rib 62. The length direction of the first reinforcing rib 61 is parallel to the length direction of the bracket body 1, and several of the first reinforcing ribs 61 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the bracket body 1. The length direction of the second reinforcing rib 62 is parallel to the width direction of the bracket body 1, and several of the second reinforcing ribs 62 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the bracket body 1. Adjacent first reinforcing ribs 61 and second reinforcing ribs 62 are connected.
[0032] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 , wherein, one end of the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame 2 away from the generator mounting frame 3 is tilted toward the direction close to the first mass reduction groove 6, and one end of the generator mounting frame 3 away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame 2 is tilted toward the direction close to the first mass reduction groove 6.
[0033] The air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket 2 has a first mounting post 21 protruding from the first mass-reducing groove 6. The length of the first mounting post 21 is perpendicular to the length of the bracket body 1. Four first mounting posts 21 are provided, one at each of the four corners of the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket 2. The end surface of the first mounting post 21, facing away from the first mass-reducing groove 6, is recessed to form a second mass-reducing groove 211. A first mounting hole 212 for securing the air-conditioning compressor is defined along its length. The first mounting hole 212 communicates with the second mass-reducing groove 211. The air-conditioning compressor bracket has a support post 22 protruding from the first mass-reducing groove 6. The end surface of the support post 22, facing away from the first mass-reducing groove 6, is recessed to form a third mass-reducing groove 221. The length of the support post 22 is parallel to the length of the first mounting post 21. The support post 22 is connected to the side wall of the first mounting post 21. Both the first mounting post 21 and the support post 22 are integrally formed with the air-conditioning compressor mounting bracket 2. The first mounting column 21 is connected to the first reinforcing rib 61 or the second reinforcing rib 62 , and the supporting column 22 is connected to the first reinforcing rib 61 or the second reinforcing rib 62 .
[0034] The two installation plates 31 are integrally formed at one end of the generator mounting rack 3 close to the air conditioner compressor mounting rack 2, the length direction of the line segment formed between the two installation plates 31 is parallel to the width direction of the support body 1, the second installation hole 311 for fixing the generator is through-opened along the thickness direction of the two installation plates 31, the hole diameter of the two second installation holes 311 is set corresponding to the hole diameter required when the generator is installed, the end face of the installation plate 31 away from the first mass reduction groove 6 is concave to form the fourth mass reduction groove 312, and the installation plate 31 is connected with the first reinforcing rib 61 or the second reinforcing rib 62. The second mounting column 32 is integrally formed at one end of the generator mounting rack 3 away from the air conditioner compressor mounting rack 2, the axis of the second mounting column 32 is parallel to the width direction of the generator mounting rack 3, and the third installation hole 321 for fixing the generator is through-opened along the axis of the second mounting column 32. The second mounting column 32 is connected with the first reinforcing rib 61.
[0035] The axis of the tensioning wheel mounting boss 4 is parallel to the axis of the second mounting column 32, the fourth installation hole 41 for fixing the tensioning wheel is opened at the middle part of the tensioning wheel mounting boss 4, and the fifth mass reduction groove 42 is arranged at intervals around the axis of the tensioning wheel mounting boss 4 on the side of the fourth installation hole 41.
[0036] The mounting bracket 5 is triangularly arranged, the bottom side of the mounting bracket 5 is connected to the generator mounting rack 3 and the air conditioner compressor mounting rack 2, the mounting bracket 5 has the sixth mass reduction groove 51 communicated with the first mass reduction groove 6, the third mounting column 52 is arranged at the top corner of the generator mounting rack away from the mounting bracket 5, the third mounting column 52 is integrally formed with the mounting bracket 5, and the fifth installation hole 521 for connecting with the vehicle frame is through-opened along the axis of the third mounting column 52.
[0037] The bottom side of the mounting bracket 5 is arranged at intervals along the length direction of the fourth mounting column 53, the fourth mounting column 53 is integrally formed with the mounting bracket 5, and specifically three fourth mounting columns 53 are arranged, the sixth installation hole 531 is through-opened along the axis of the fourth mounting column 53. One side of the fourth mounting column 53 is arranged on and connected with the side wall of the installation plate 31 and the mounting bracket 5, the other side of the fourth mounting column 53 is arranged between the two first mounting columns 21, and the fourth mounting column 53 in the middle is arranged between and connected with the installation plate 31 and the first mounting column 21.
[0038] The mounting bracket 5 is integrally formed with several third reinforcing ribs 54 within the sixth mass-reducing slot 51. Specifically, there are three third reinforcing ribs 54, one end of which is connected to the third mounting post 52. The other ends of two of the third reinforcing ribs 54 are respectively connected to the fourth mounting post 53 located between the mounting plate 31 and the side wall of the mounting bracket 5, and between the mounting plate 31 and the first mounting post 21. The other end of another third reinforcing rib 54 is connected to the support post 22. A fourth reinforcing rib 55 is provided between the fourth mounting post 53 located between the two first mounting posts 21, and between the first mounting post 21 and the support post 22.
[0039] The third mounting post 52 and the fourth mounting post 53 are both provided through the mounting bracket 5 to extend to the surface away from the sixth mass-reducing groove 51 and are provided to protrude from the surface of the mounting bracket 5. A plurality of fifth reinforcing ribs 56 are integrally formed on the surface of the mounting bracket 5 away from the sixth mass-reducing groove 51. Specifically, three fifth reinforcing ribs 56 are provided. One end of the three fifth reinforcing ribs 56 is connected to the third mounting post 52, and the other end of the three fifth reinforcing ribs 56 is connected to the fourth mounting post 53. A sixth reinforcing rib 57 is also integrally formed between adjacent fourth mounting posts 53.
[0040] The lightweight generator bracket assembly of the present application embodiment is implemented by integrating the compressor mounting bracket, generator mounting bracket, tensioner mounting boss, and mounting bracket into a single unit. This allows for the installation of multiple components while reducing overall mass compared to composite brackets assembled by welding or bolts, thereby achieving a lightweight design. The mounting bracket is configured in a triangular shape, which increases the connection strength and stability when mounted to the vehicle frame, ensuring the required load capacity while reducing mass.
[0041] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A lightweight generator bracket assembly, characterized by: The invention comprises a bracket body (1), wherein the bracket body (1) comprises an air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2), a generator mounting frame (3) arranged at one end of the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2), a tension wheel mounting boss (4) arranged at one end of the generator mounting frame (3) away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2), and a mounting bracket (5) arranged at a side of the generator mounting frame (3) away from the tension wheel mounting boss (4) for mounting on a vehicle frame; the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2), the generator mounting frame (3), the tension wheel mounting boss (4) and the mounting bracket (5) are integrally formed; the mounting bracket (5) is arranged in a triangular shape, and the bottom edge of the mounting bracket (5) is connected to the generator mounting frame (3) and the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2).
2. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket body (1) is made of aluminum alloy material.
3. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: One surface of the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2) and the generator mounting frame (3) has a first mass-reducing groove (6), and the bracket body (1) is located in the first mass-reducing groove (6) and is integrally formed with a first reinforcing rib (61) and a second reinforcing rib (62), wherein the length direction of the first reinforcing rib (61) is parallel to the length direction of the bracket body (1), and a plurality of the first reinforcing ribs (61) are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the bracket body (1), and the length direction of the second reinforcing ribs (62) is parallel to the width direction of the bracket body (1), and a plurality of the second reinforcing ribs (62) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the bracket body (1), and adjacent first reinforcing ribs (61) and second reinforcing ribs (62) are connected.
4. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2) is located in the first mass-reducing groove (6) and is integrally formed with a first mounting column (21). The length direction of the first mounting column (21) is perpendicular to the length direction of the bracket body (1). Four first mounting columns (21) are provided and are respectively provided at the four top corners of the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2). The first mounting column (21) is penetrated along its own length direction and is provided with a first mounting hole (212) for fixing the air-conditioning compressor. The air-conditioning compressor bracket is located in the first mass-reducing groove (6) and is integrally formed with a support column (22). The support column (22) is connected to the first mounting column (21). The first mounting column (21) and the support column (22) are integrally formed with the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2); the first mounting column (21) is connected to the first reinforcing rib (61) or the second reinforcing rib (62), and the support column (22) is connected to the first reinforcing rib (61) or the second reinforcing rib (62).
5. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The generator mounting frame (3) is integrally formed with two mounting plates (31) at one end close to the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2), the length direction of the line segment formed between the two mounting plates (31) is parallel to the width direction of the bracket body (1), and the two mounting plates (31) are penetrated along their own thickness direction to form a second mounting hole (311) for fixing the generator; the two mounting plates (31) are integrally formed with a second mounting column (32) along one end of the generator mounting frame (3) away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2), the axis of the second mounting column (32) is parallel to the width direction of the generator mounting frame (3), and the second mounting column (32) is penetrated along its own to form a third mounting hole (321) for fixing the generator; the second mounting column (32) is connected to the first reinforcing rib (61), and the mounting plate (31) is connected to the first reinforcing rib (61) or the second reinforcing rib (62).
6. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (5) has a sixth mass-reducing groove (51) connected to the first mass-reducing groove (6); the mounting bracket (5) is integrally formed with a third mounting column (52) at a top corner away from the generator bracket; the third mounting column (52) is penetrated along its own axis by a fifth mounting hole (521) for connecting to the vehicle frame; the bottom edge of the mounting bracket (5) is provided with a plurality of fourth mounting columns (53) at intervals along its length direction; the fourth mounting column (53) is penetrated along its own axis by a sixth mounting hole (531).
7. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (5) is located in the sixth mass-reducing groove (51) and is integrally formed with a plurality of third reinforcing ribs (54), one end of each of the third reinforcing ribs (54) is connected to the third mounting column (52), and the other end of each of the third reinforcing ribs (54) is connected one-to-one with the plurality of fourth mounting columns (53).
8. The lightweight generator bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2) away from the generator mounting frame (3) is tilted toward the direction close to the first mass reduction groove (6), and one end of the generator mounting frame (3) away from the air-conditioning compressor mounting frame (2) is tilted toward the direction close to the first mass reduction groove (6).