Macpherson suspension on flat-head micro-face vehicle

By installing a MacPherson strut suspension under the front seats of a flat-nose microvan, including the collinear design of the subframe, lower control arm, steering knuckle, shock absorber, and coil spring, the problem of not being able to install a MacPherson strut suspension on a flat-nose microvan is solved, improving handling, comfort, and stability, while reducing costs.

CN223520569UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07HUACHEN XINYUAN CHONGQING AUTOMOBILE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520020409.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-06

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Technical Problem

Flat-front microvans cannot be equipped with MacPherson strut suspension due to limited front space, and existing suspension structures are costly, complex to maintain, or heavy, affecting their market competitiveness.

Method used

A MacPherson strut suspension, consisting of a subframe, lower control arm, steering knuckle, shock absorber, and coil spring, is installed under the front seat of the flat-head microvan. The shock absorber and coil spring with collinear axes extend to the inner rim of the tire, and the stabilizer bar connects to the lower control arm, forming a modular structure.

Benefits of technology

Without increasing the front length or interior space of the vehicle, the installation of MacPherson strut suspension is achieved, which reduces the driver's and passengers' entry height, improves handling and comfort, reduces costs, and enhances vehicle stability and interior space consistency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a Macpherson suspension on a flat-end micro-face vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of Macpherson suspension structures. According to the Macpherson suspension on the flat-head micro-surface vehicle, the design that the shock absorber is installed below the front seat of the flat-head micro-surface vehicle, the axis of the shock absorber and the axis of the spiral spring which are sleeved together are collinear, and the bottom end of the spiral spring extends into an inner ring of a tire is adopted; the problem that in the prior art, a flat-head micro-face vehicle cannot adopt a Macpherson suspension like a convex-head micro-face vehicle is solved. The Macpherson suspension on the flat-head micro-surface vehicle is mounted below a front seat of the flat-head micro-surface vehicle and comprises two spiral springs which are respectively sleeved on two shock absorbers to form a sliding column structure; the axis of the shock absorber and the axis of the spiral spring which are sleeved together are collinear, and the bottom end of the spiral spring extends into an inner ring of the tire.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of macpherson suspension structure, especially relates to a macpherson suspension on a flat head micro face car. BACKGROUND

[0002] The macpherson suspension is generally composed of a coil spring, a shock absorber, a lower swing arm, a steering knuckle, a subframe and a roll bar. Although the suspension has some deficiencies in roll resistance and braking, it is one of the most common independent suspension forms in modern vehicles because of its good controllability, compact structure, light weight, low cost and small space occupation, and its shortcomings can be overcome by proper adjustment and improvement to meet the needs of most vehicle models.

[0003] The micro face car is a small passenger and cargo dual-purpose car, mainly including convex head micro face and flat head micro face, wherein the configuration of the flat head micro face is simpler than that of the convex head micro face, and because the front space is limited, the flat head micro face cannot use the macpherson suspension like the convex head micro face, so the suspension structure of the flat head micro face is generally a double wishbone suspension structure or a leaf spring suspension structure.

[0004] The double wishbone suspension structure has high manufacturing cost and complex maintenance, and consumers who choose flat head micro face cars generally have limited budget, so flat micro face cars with double wishbone suspension structure are not popular among consumers. The leaf spring suspension structure is too heavy, and for flat head micro face cars with small displacement and the need to transport goods, this suspension structure also seriously reduces the market competitiveness of the flat head micro face car. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a macpherson suspension on a flat head micro face car to solve the problem that the flat head micro face car cannot use the macpherson suspension like the convex head micro face car.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purposes and other related purposes, the utility model provides a macpherson suspension on a flat head micro face car, which is installed below the front seat of the flat head micro face car, and comprises: a subframe for connecting various scattered suspension elements; two lower swing arms installed at both ends of the subframe; two steering knuckles installed on the two lower swing arms; two shock absorbers installed on the two steering knuckles; two coil springs sleeved on the two shock absorbers to form a sliding column structure; the axis of the shock absorber and the axis of the coil spring are collinear, and the bottom end of the coil spring extends into the inner ring of the tire; and a stabilizer bar connected to the two lower swing arms at both ends.

[0007] Optionally, the shape of the subframe is "H".

[0008] Optionally, one end of the lower swing arm is installed on the sub-frame through a bushing, and the other end of the lower swing arm is connected through a ball head and a steering knuckle.

[0009] Optionally, the lower end of the shock absorber is fixedly connected to the steering knuckle.

[0010] Optionally, the two ends of the stabilizer bar are respectively connected to the two lower swing arms through two anti-roll bars.

[0011] As described above, the MacPherson suspension of the flat head micro car has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0012] The MacPherson suspension of the flat head micro car is designed to be installed below the front seat of the flat head micro car. Compared with the prior art design of arranging the MacPherson suspension at the front of the flat head micro car, the length of the front suspension of the vehicle is reduced. Without additional increase in the length of the front of the flat head micro car or reduction in the internal space, the MacPherson suspension can be installed on the flat head micro car. At the same time, through the design that the axis of the shock absorber and the axis of the coil spring are collinear and the bottom end of the coil spring extends into the inner ring of the tire, compared with the MacPherson suspension with eccentric spring design, it is ensured that when the MacPherson suspension is installed below the front seat, the height of the driver and passenger getting on the vehicle can be effectively reduced. The flat head micro car with the MacPherson suspension and the flat head micro car with other suspensions can have approximately the same internal space and chassis height. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the installation position of the MacPherson suspension of the flat head micro car of the utility model is shown.

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the MacPherson suspension of the flat head micro car of the utility model is shown.

[0015] Element number explanation

[0016] MacPherson suspension 1, sub-frame 11, lower swing arm 12, steering knuckle 13, shock absorber 14, coil spring 15, stabilizer bar 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The embodiments of the utility model are described below by specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the utility model from the content disclosed in the specification.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2It is to be understood that the structure, proportion, size and the like shown in the drawings of the present application are only used to cooperate with the disclosed content, to be understood and read by those skilled in the art, and are not used to limit the implementation of the present application, so they do not have technical significance, any modification of structure, change of proportion relationship or adjustment of size, without affecting the effect and purpose of the present application, should still fall within the scope of the disclosed technology.

[0019] The following embodiments are only for illustration. Various embodiments can be combined, which are not limited to the following single embodiment.

[0020] Please refer to Figure 1 The present application provides a kind of Macpherson suspension 1 on flat head micro face car, it is different from the Macpherson suspension in prior art convex head micro face car, the Macpherson suspension 1 of the present flat head micro face car is installed below the front seat of flat head micro face car, compared with the design of prior art convex head micro face Macpherson suspension is arranged in the front of vehicle head, reduce the length of vehicle front suspension, without additional increase the length of front of flat head micro face, or reduce internal space, it can install the Macpherson suspension 1 of the present application on flat head micro face.

[0021] As Figure 2 The Macpherson suspension 1 is as common as Macpherson suspension and includes subframe 11, to connect various scattered suspension elements, becomes assembly component, is advantageous to modular production, improves the versatility of the present frame, and creates automobile manufacturing universal platform for manufacturer, and provides the basis for modular development, helps to reduce research and development and assembly cost, provides the basis for scale production effect. Subframe 11 can also weaken the impact of road vibration to vehicle body, improve the connection stiffness of suspension system, so as to improve the comfort and stability during automobile driving process;Through the action of subframe 11, the driving performance of chassis will be more solid and compact.

[0022] As Figure 2As shown, the McPherson suspension 1 also includes two lower swing arms 12 and two steering knuckles 13, the two lower swing arms 12 are respectively installed at both ends of the sub-frame 11, and the two steering knuckles 13 are respectively installed on the two lower swing arms 12, more specifically, one end of the lower swing arm 12 is installed on the sub-frame 11 through a bushing, and the other end of the lower swing arm 12 is connected to the steering knuckle 13 through a ball head, which enables the lower swing arm 12 to play a role in buffering vibration during vehicle driving, and works together with the shock absorber 14 introduced below to improve the overall handling and comfort of the flathead micro-face vehicle.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2 , the McPherson suspension 1 also includes two shock absorbers 14 and two coil springs 15, the two shock absorbers 14 are respectively installed on the two steering knuckles 13, and the two coil springs 15 are respectively sleeved on the two shock absorbers 14 to form two slide column structures; The difference from the McPherson suspension in the prior art is that the axis of the shock absorber 14 and the axis of the coil spring 15 are collinear, and the bottom end of the coil spring 15 extends into the inner ring of the tire; Compared with the McPherson suspension with eccentric spring design, it ensures that the McPherson suspension can effectively reduce the height of the driver when it is installed below the front seat of the vehicle; The flathead micro-face vehicle with the McPherson suspension 1 and the flathead micro-face vehicle with other frames can have approximately the same internal space and chassis height.

[0024] From the above design, the McPherson suspension 1 on the flathead micro-face vehicle solves the problem that the flathead micro-face vehicle cannot use the McPherson suspension like the convex micro-face vehicle through the design of being installed below the front seat of the flathead micro-face vehicle, and the design of the axis of the shock absorber 14 and the axis of the coil spring 15 being collinear, and the bottom end of the coil spring 15 extending into the inner ring of the tire.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2 , the McPherson suspension 1 also includes a stabilizer bar 16, both ends of which are connected to the two lower swing arms 12, more specifically, both ends of the stabilizer bar 16 are connected to the two lower swing arms 12 through two anti-roll bars, which improves the lateral stability and anti-roll ability of the vehicle, when the vehicle turns, the outer suspension receives a larger force, while the inner suspension is relatively small, at this time the stabilizer bar 16 will be twisted to generate a certain elastic force to prevent the vehicle from further rolling; In addition, the existence of the stabilizer bar 16 can also alleviate the vehicle roll and braking "nodding" phenomenon caused by geometric deformation to a certain extent.

[0026] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , the shape of the sub-frame 11 is "H" type, and the "H" type sub-frame 11 can cooperate with more other elements, and the overall connection stiffness is better than that of the yuanbao type sub-frame 11.

[0027] In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the lower end of the shock absorber 14 is fixedly connected to the knuckle 13, and all movements of the shock absorber 14 and the knuckle 13 are the same, which not only ensures the support and damping effect of the MacPherson suspension 1, but also ensures the accuracy and flexibility of steering. Figure 2

[0028] Here, it needs to be explained that the MacPherson suspension is called "MacPherson" because the suspension system is named after the inventor; Specifically, the MacPherson suspension was invented by Earle S. MacPherson in the 1930s; It is a common form of independent suspension, widely used in modern cars.

[0029] The ball head connecting the knuckle 13 and the lower swing arm 12 is composed of a spherical joint and a sleeve matched with it, and the spherical joint can rotate freely, and the sleeve is fixed on the lower swing arm 12 or the knuckle 13.

[0030] In summary, the MacPherson suspension 1 is designed to be installed below the front seat of the flat head micro-face car, which reduces the length of the front suspension of the vehicle compared to the design of the MacPherson suspension arranged in the front of the car head in the prior art. Without additional increase in the length of the front of the flat head micro-face, or reducing the internal space, the MacPherson suspension 1 can be installed on the flat head micro-face; At the same time, through the design that the axis of the shock absorber 14 and the axis of the coil spring 15 are coaxial and the bottom end of the coil spring 15 extends into the inner ring of the tire, compared with the MacPherson suspension with eccentric spring design, it ensures that the MacPherson suspension 1 installed below the front seat can effectively reduce the height of the driver and passenger when getting on the car; The flat head micro-face with the MacPherson suspension 1 installed and the flat head micro-face with other frames installed can have approximately the same internal space and chassis height; That is, the MacPherson suspension 1 on the flat head micro-face car is installed below the front seat of the flat head micro-face car, and the axis of the shock absorber 14 and the axis of the coil spring 15 are coaxial, and the bottom end of the coil spring 15 extends into the inner ring of the tire, which solves the problem that the flat head micro-face car cannot use the MacPherson suspension 1 like the convex head micro-face car in the prior art. Therefore, the utility model effectively overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0031] ​The above embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principles and effects of the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes completed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical thought disclosed by the present application should be covered by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A MacPherson suspension for a flat-faced micro-face vehicle, characterized by, The invention relates to a McPherson suspension for a front seat of a flat head microcar, comprising: a subframe connecting various loose suspension elements; two lower swing arms, each mounted on one end of the subframe; two steering knuckles, each mounted on one of the lower swing arms; two shock absorbers, each mounted on one of the steering knuckles; two coil springs, each mounted on one of the shock absorbers, forming a strut structure; the axes of the shock absorbers and the coil springs are coaxial, the bottom end of the coil spring extending into the inner ring of the tire; a stabilizer bar, each end of which is connected to one of the lower swing arms.

2. A MacPherson suspension for a flat-faced micro-face vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The subframe is in the shape of an "H".

3. A McPherson suspension for a flat head microcar according to claim 1, characterized in that: one end of the lower swing arm is mounted on the subframe via a bushing, the other end of the lower swing arm is connected via a ball joint and a steering knuckle.

4. A MacPherson suspension for a flat-faced micro-face vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the shock absorber is fixedly connected to the steering knuckle.

5. A MacPherson suspension for a flat-faced micro-face vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The two ends of the stabilizer bar are connected to the two lower swing arms via two anti-roll bars.