Novel automobile suspension structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel automobile suspension structure which comprises a shock absorber supporting column, an upper control arm, a lower control arm, a hub and a steering knuckle assembly, the steering knuckle assembly comprises a steering knuckle supporting seat, a main steering knuckle and a hub installation seat, and the hub installation seat and the main steering knuckle are fixedly installed on the front side and the rear side of the steering knuckle supporting seat respectively. The hub is rotationally installed on the hub installation base, a disc brake disc is fixedly connected to the hub, brake calipers are fixedly connected to the left side of the steering knuckle support, an upper control arm installation supporting corner and a lower control arm installation supporting corner are integrally formed on the upper side and the lower side of the steering knuckle respectively, and a pull rod installation supporting corner is fixedly connected to the right side of the main steering knuckle. The steering knuckle assembly is divided into the steering knuckle support, the main steering knuckle and the hub mounting seat, so that the modular design is realized. According to the design, only the damaged part instead of the whole steering knuckle assembly needs to be replaced when any supporting corner or part is damaged, the maintenance cost is remarkably reduced, and the resource utilization rate is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive suspension system technology, and in particular to a novel automotive suspension structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern automotive design, double wishbone suspension is widely used in various models due to its excellent handling performance and ride comfort. A double wishbone suspension mainly consists of components such as the upper control arm, lower control arm, shock absorber strut, wheel hub, and steering knuckle. Among these, the steering knuckle (also known as the steering bracket) is a key component, not only bearing various forces and torques from the road surface but also serving as a crucial hub connecting the wheel to the subframe. Traditional one-piece steering knuckle designs typically mold all the travelers as a single piece, including but not limited to the travelers used to mount brake calipers, upper and lower control arms, steering tie rods, and the wheel hub to which they rotate. Although existing steering knuckle designs can meet basic functional requirements, if a specific traveler on the steering knuckle is damaged or deformed due to an accident or long-term use, the entire steering knuckle assembly often needs to be replaced. This not only increases vehicle maintenance costs but also causes unnecessary waste of resources and prolongs repair time. Furthermore, due to the high strength requirements of steering knuckle materials and the complexity of manufacturing processes, the cost of replacing the entire assembly is high, posing an economic burden on both vehicle owners and service providers. To overcome the above-mentioned defects, it is necessary to develop a new type of steering knuckle assembly that can be conveniently replaced after partial damage while ensuring the original mechanical performance and safety standards, thereby effectively reducing maintenance costs and saving resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model proposes a novel automobile suspension structure, which solves the aforementioned problems existing in the use of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: A novel automotive suspension structure includes a shock absorber strut, an upper control arm, a lower control arm, a wheel hub, and a steering knuckle assembly. The steering knuckle assembly includes a steering knuckle support, a main steering knuckle, and a wheel hub mounting base. The wheel hub mounting base and the main steering knuckle are respectively fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the steering knuckle support. The wheel hub is rotatably mounted on the wheel hub mounting base, and a disc brake disc is fixedly connected to the wheel hub. A brake caliper for cooperating with the disc brake disc is fixedly connected to the upper left side of the steering knuckle support. An upper control arm mounting bracket and a lower control arm mounting bracket are integrally formed on the upper and lower sides of the steering knuckle, respectively. A tie rod mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the main steering knuckle. The upper control arm is mounted on the upper control arm mounting bracket, and the lower control arm is mounted on the lower control arm mounting bracket. The shock absorber strut is connected to the lower control arm.

[0005] Preferably, the steering knuckle support has a central opening in the middle, and the main steering knuckle and the wheel hub mounting seat are both installed and fitted in the central opening. The main steering knuckle has a limiting groove, the wheel hub mounting seat has a limiting platform in the middle that abuts against the limiting groove, and the wheel hub mounting seat has an installation opening in the middle for rotating and installing the wheel hub.

[0006] Preferably, the steering knuckle support has a plurality of screw holes, and the screw holes are provided with fixing bolts. The fixing bolts penetrate the main steering knuckle, the screw holes and the wheel hub mounting seat to fix the steering knuckle support, the main steering knuckle and the wheel hub mounting seat together.

[0007] Preferably, the disc brake disc is annular, and the inner edge of the disc brake disc is fixed to the outer edge of the wheel hub by bolts.

[0008] Preferably, the steering knuckle support has two threaded holes on its left side, and the brake caliper is provided with a screw for threaded connection to the threaded holes.

[0009] Preferably, the steering knuckle support has positioning plates integrally formed on both the upper and lower sides of the tie rod mounting bracket, and the positioning plates are fixedly connected to the tie rod mounting bracket by a second bolt.

[0010] Preferably, rubber pads are provided between the upper and lower sides of the steering knuckle support and the positioning plate.

[0011] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. By subdividing the steering knuckle assembly into the steering knuckle support, main steering knuckle, and wheel hub mount, a modular design is achieved. This design allows for the replacement of only the damaged part, rather than the entire steering knuckle assembly, when any one of the knuckles or components is damaged, significantly reducing maintenance costs and improving resource utilization. Furthermore, it facilitates installation and replacement, shortens maintenance time, and improves work efficiency.

[0013] 2. The center opening design allows for precise positioning and secure installation of the main steering knuckle and wheel hub mount on the steering knuckle support, ensuring proper alignment and connection strength among the three components. The combination of the limiting slot and limiting platform further enhances structural stability, preventing positional shifts caused by vibration or impact during vehicle operation and ensuring the reliability of the suspension system.

[0014] 3. The use of threaded rods and fixing bolts not only provides a convenient and robust assembly method, but also facilitates disassembly and replacement, making maintenance work simpler and more efficient. At the same time, this design helps maintain the overall rigidity of the steering knuckle assembly, ensuring its long-term stable operation.

[0015] 4. The steering knuckle support has positioning plates integrally formed on the upper and lower sides of the tie rod mounting bracket, which are fixed by the second bolt, enhancing the structural strength of the tie rod mounting bracket. The presence of the rubber pad plays a protective role and reduces the collision and friction between structures caused by vibration. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram from another angle.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Shock absorber strut; 2. Upper control arm; 3. Lower control arm; 4. Wheel hub; 5. Steering knuckle support; 51. Center opening; 52. Screw through-hole; 53. Fixing bolt; 54. Threaded hole; 55. Screw; 56. Positioning plate; 57. Second bolt; 58. Rubber pad; 6. Main steering knuckle; 61. Upper control arm mounting bracket; 62. Lower control arm mounting bracket; 63. Tie rod mounting bracket; 64. Limiting slot; 7. Wheel hub mounting seat; 71. Limiting platform; 72. Mounting port; 8. Disc brake disc; 9. Brake caliper. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-5 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] Example:

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model discloses a novel automotive suspension structure, including a shock absorber strut 1, an upper control arm 2, a lower control arm 3, a wheel hub 4, and a steering knuckle assembly. The steering knuckle assembly specifically includes a steering knuckle support 5, a main steering knuckle 6, and a wheel hub mounting seat 7. The wheel hub mounting seat 7 and the main steering knuckle 6 are respectively fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the steering knuckle support 5, while the wheel hub 4 is rotatably mounted on the wheel hub mounting seat 7. Furthermore, a disc brake disc 8 is fixedly connected to the wheel hub 4, and a brake caliper 9 for cooperating with the disc brake disc 8 is fixedly connected to the left side of the steering knuckle support 5. Additionally, an upper control arm mounting bracket 61 and a lower control arm mounting bracket 62 are integrally formed on the upper and lower sides of the main steering knuckle 6, respectively, while a tie rod mounting bracket 63 is fixedly connected to the right side of the main steering knuckle 6. The upper control arm 2 is mounted on the upper control arm mounting bracket 61, and the lower control arm 3 is mounted on the lower control arm mounting bracket 62. The shock absorber strut 1 is connected to the lower control arm 3. This invention achieves a modular design by subdividing the steering knuckle assembly into a steering knuckle support 5, a main steering knuckle 6, and a wheel hub mounting base 7. This design allows for the replacement of only the damaged part, rather than the entire steering knuckle assembly, when any knuckle or component is damaged, thus significantly reducing maintenance costs and improving resource utilization. Furthermore, it simplifies the maintenance process, shortens repair time, and improves work efficiency. It should also be noted that the automotive suspension structure shown in the drawings of this invention is primarily for the rear wheels of front-wheel-drive vehicles. If applied to the front wheels, the position of the shock absorber strut 1 needs to be moved to the left and right sides to prevent the shock absorber strut 1 from blocking the center of the steering knuckle support 5 and hindering the car's driveshaft from driving the wheel hub 4.

[0026] The specific installation structure of the steering knuckle support 5, the main steering knuckle 6, and the wheel hub mounting seat 7 in this utility model is as follows: A central opening 51 is provided in the middle of the steering knuckle support 5, and the main steering knuckle 6 and the wheel hub mounting seat 7 are both installed and fitted in the central opening 51, so that the main steering knuckle 6 and the wheel hub mounting seat 7 can be accurately positioned and stably installed on the steering knuckle support 5. Furthermore, a limiting groove 64 is provided on the main steering knuckle 6, and a limiting platform 71 is provided in the middle of the wheel hub mounting seat 7, which abuts against the limiting groove 64. The combined use of the limiting groove 64 and the limiting platform 71 further enhances the structural stability. In addition, an installation opening 72 for rotating and installing the wheel hub 4 is provided in the middle of the wheel hub mounting seat 7. The steering knuckle support 5, main steering knuckle 6, and wheel hub mounting seat 7 are specifically fixed as follows: Several threaded through holes 52 are provided on the steering knuckle support 5. Fixing bolts 53 are installed on the threaded through holes 52. The fixing bolts 53 penetrate the main steering knuckle 6, the threaded through holes 52, and the wheel hub mounting seat 7 to fix the steering knuckle support 5, main steering knuckle 6, and wheel hub mounting seat 7 together. The application of threaded through holes 52 and fixing bolts 53 not only provides a convenient and robust assembly method but also facilitates disassembly and replacement, making maintenance work simpler and more efficient. At the same time, this design helps maintain the overall rigidity of the steering knuckle assembly, ensuring its long-term stable operation.

[0027] The specific structure of the disc brake disc 8 fixed on the wheel hub 4 is as follows: the disc brake disc 8 is ring-shaped, and the inner edge of the disc brake disc 8 is fixed to the outer edge of the wheel hub 4 by bolts.

[0028] The specific structure of the brake caliper 9 fixed on the steering knuckle support 5 is as follows: two threaded holes 54 are opened on the left side of the steering knuckle support 5, and the brake caliper 9 is provided with a screw 55 for threaded connection on the threaded holes 54. This structure is simple to install and is firm and reliable.

[0029] In this invention, the steering knuckle support 5 has integrally formed positioning plates 56 on both the upper and lower sides of the tie rod mounting bracket 63, and the positioning plates 56 are fixedly connected to the tie rod mounting bracket 63 by second bolts 57. Furthermore, rubber pads 58 are provided between the upper and lower sides of the steering knuckle support 5 and the positioning plates 56. The positioning plates 56 enhance the structural strength of the tie rod mounting bracket 63, and the rubber pads 58 provide protection, reducing collision and friction between the positioning plates 56 and the tie rod mounting bracket 63 caused by vehicle vibration.

[0030] It should also be noted that the terms used in this utility model, such as "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel automotive suspension structure, characterized in that: The device includes a shock absorber strut, an upper control arm, a lower control arm, a wheel hub, and a steering knuckle assembly. The steering knuckle assembly includes a steering knuckle support, a main steering knuckle, and a wheel hub mounting base. The wheel hub mounting base and the main steering knuckle are fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the steering knuckle support, respectively. The wheel hub is rotatably mounted on the wheel hub mounting base, and a disc brake disc is fixedly connected to the wheel hub. A brake caliper for cooperating with the disc brake disc is fixedly connected to the upper left side of the steering knuckle support. The upper and lower control arm mounting brackets are integrally formed on the upper and lower sides of the main steering knuckle, respectively. A tie rod mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the main steering knuckle. The upper control arm is mounted on the upper control arm mounting bracket, and the lower control arm is mounted on the lower control arm mounting bracket. The shock absorber strut is connected to the lower control arm.

2. The novel automotive suspension structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering knuckle support has a central opening in the middle, and the main steering knuckle and the wheel hub mounting seat are both installed and fitted in the central opening. The main steering knuckle has a limit groove, and the wheel hub mounting seat has a limit platform in the middle that abuts against the limit groove. The wheel hub mounting seat also has an installation opening in the middle for rotating and installing the wheel hub.

3. A novel automotive suspension structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The steering knuckle support has several threaded holes, and the threaded holes are equipped with fixing bolts. The fixing bolts penetrate the main steering knuckle, the threaded holes, and the wheel hub mounting seat to fix the steering knuckle support, the main steering knuckle, and the wheel hub mounting seat together.

4. A novel automotive suspension structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disc brake disc is ring-shaped, and the inner edge of the disc brake disc is fixed to the outer edge of the wheel hub by bolts.

5. A novel automotive suspension structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering knuckle support has two threaded holes on its left side, and the brake caliper is provided with a screw for threaded connection to the threaded holes.

6. A novel automotive suspension structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering knuckle support has positioning plates integrally formed on both the upper and lower sides of the tie rod mounting bracket, and the positioning plates are fixedly connected to the tie rod mounting bracket by a second bolt.

7. A novel automotive suspension structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Rubber pads are provided between the upper and lower sides of the steering knuckle support and the positioning plate.

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