High-performance heavy truck steering knuckle

By incorporating a reinforcing structure within the steering knuckle arm of a heavy-duty truck and connecting it with a high-strength alloy steel reinforcing rod and bolts, the problem of breakage or deformation of the steering knuckle arm due to external forces and vibrations during driving is solved, thereby improving the stability and safety of the steering system.

CN223864951UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03RUIAN LIANZHONG AUTO PARTS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520659329.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing heavy-duty truck steering knuckle arms are prone to stress concentration during operation due to the large external forces and vibrations they bear, which may lead to breakage or deformation of the connecting arm and reduce the stability and safety of the vehicle's steering system.

Method used

A high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle is designed by setting a reinforcing structure inside the steering knuckle arm, including a reinforcing rod and threaded holes. The reinforcing rod is connected to the bolt using high-strength alloy steel, which enhances the load-bearing capacity of the first weight-reducing groove and improves the strength and fatigue resistance of the steering knuckle arm.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents steering knuckle arm breakage or deformation, improves the stability and safety of heavy-duty truck steering systems, and enhances the durability of steering knuckles.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, in particular to a high-performance heavy truck steering knuckle which is characterized in that a boss is fixedly connected to the upper portion of a steering knuckle arm, a reinforcing structure is arranged in the steering knuckle arm and comprises a plurality of reinforcing rods, the reinforcing rods are all connected with clamping grooves in an inserted mode, the clamping grooves are all machined in the front side of the steering knuckle arm, and the reinforcing rods are connected with the clamping grooves in an inserted mode. Second threaded holes are machined in the rear sides of the clamping grooves, and the second threaded holes and the first threaded holes are in threaded connection with bolts. According to the high-performance heavy truck steering knuckle, the multiple reinforcing rods are placed in the clamping grooves, then the multiple bolts are rotated, the ends of the bolts are screwed into the first threaded holes and the second threaded holes in sequence, and then the multiple reinforcing rods are fixed to the steering knuckle arm, so that the bearing capacity of the first weight reduction groove can be increased through the multiple reinforcing rods; the steering knuckle arm can be prevented from being broken or deformed as much as possible, and the stability and safety of a steering system of the heavy truck are improved to a certain extent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing technology, specifically a high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle. Background Technology

[0002] The steering knuckle arm, also called a trapezoidal arm, is the last stage of force transmission component in the steering transmission system. The steering knuckle arm is installed on the left and right steering knuckles, and the other end is connected by a ball joint and tie rod. The steering knuckle is the component that ultimately realizes steering.

[0003] For example, the steering knuckle arm of a heavy-duty truck with announcement number "CN218750989U" has a simple structure and low overall weight. It also features a first and second weight-reduction groove, further reducing component weight and contributing to the overall vehicle's lightweight design. However, during heavy-duty truck operation, the steering knuckle arm must withstand significant external forces and vibrations. The first weight-reduction groove may become a stress concentration area, easily leading to arm breakage or deformation, thus reducing the stability and safety of the vehicle's steering system. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that during heavy-duty truck operation, the steering knuckle arm needs to withstand large external forces and vibrations, and the first weight-reducing groove may become a stress concentration area, which can easily lead to the breakage or deformation of the connecting arm, reducing the stability and safety of the vehicle steering system. Therefore, a high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle is designed, including a steering knuckle arm and a boss. The boss is fixedly connected to the upper part of the steering knuckle arm. A reinforcing structure is provided inside the steering knuckle arm. The reinforcing structure includes reinforcing rods. Multiple reinforcing rods are inserted into slots. The slots are all machined on the front side of the steering knuckle arm. A second threaded hole is machined on the rear side of the slots. The second threaded hole and the first threaded hole are both threadedly connected to bolts.

[0007] Preferably, the first threaded hole is machined on both sides of the inner wall of the reinforcing rod.

[0008] Preferably, a first weight-reducing groove is machined in the middle of the inner wall of the steering knuckle arm.

[0009] Preferably, through holes are machined on both sides of the lower part of the inner wall of the steering knuckle arm.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the steering knuckle arm is machined with a second weight-reducing groove.

[0011] The present invention proposes a high-performance steering knuckle for heavy-duty trucks, which has the following advantages: by cooperating with the steering knuckle arm and the reinforcing structure, multiple reinforcing rods are placed into the slots, and then multiple bolts are rotated so that the ends of the bolts are screwed into the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole in sequence, thereby fixing multiple reinforcing rods to the steering knuckle arm. This increases the load-bearing capacity of the first weight-reducing groove through the multiple reinforcing rods, which can minimize the risk of steering knuckle arm breakage or deformation, and to a certain extent improve the stability and safety of the steering system of heavy-duty trucks. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front sectional view;

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Diagram showing the center reinforcement bar not installed;

[0015] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the reinforcing rod;

[0016] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partial right-side sectional view;

[0017] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Steering knuckle arm, 2. Boss, 3. First weight-reducing groove, 4. Through hole, 5. Second weight-reducing groove, 6. Reinforcing structure, 601. Reinforcing rod, 602. Slot, 603. First threaded hole, 604. Second threaded hole, 605. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0020] See attached document Figure 1-6 In this embodiment, a high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle includes a steering knuckle arm 1 and a boss 2. The steering knuckle arm 1 is the main structure of the steering knuckle. The boss 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the steering knuckle arm 1. The steering knuckle arm 1 has a reinforcing structure 6 inside. The reinforcing structure 6 includes reinforcing rods 601. The reinforcing rods 601 are made of high-strength alloy steel. Multiple reinforcing rods 601 are inserted into slots 602. The slots 602 are all machined on the front side of the steering knuckle arm 1. The slots 602 are all machined on the rear side of the slots 602. The second threaded holes 604 and the first threaded holes 603 are all threadedly connected to bolts 605.

[0021] The first threaded hole 603 is machined on both sides of the inner wall of the reinforcing rod 601. The first weight-reducing groove 3 is machined in the middle of the inner wall of the steering knuckle arm 1. The through holes 4 are machined on both sides of the lower part of the inner wall of the steering knuckle arm 1. The second weight-reducing groove 5 is machined at the bottom of the steering knuckle arm 1. The first weight-reducing groove 3 and the second weight-reducing groove 5 can reduce the weight of the steering knuckle arm 1.

[0022] Working principle:

[0023] When using high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckles:

[0024] The operator places multiple reinforcing rods 601 into the slots 602, and then rotates multiple bolts 605 so that the ends of the bolts 605 are screwed into the first threaded hole 603 and the second threaded hole 604 in sequence, thereby fixing the multiple reinforcing rods 601 onto the steering knuckle arm 1. The reinforcing rods 601 are made of high-strength alloy steel, which has high strength and good fatigue resistance. The multiple reinforcing rods 601 can increase the bearing capacity at the first weight-reducing groove 3, which can minimize the risk of breakage or deformation of the steering knuckle arm 1, and to a certain extent improve the stability and safety of the steering system of heavy trucks.

[0025] After the multiple reinforcing rods 601 are installed, the boss 2 is connected to the cross tie rod under the heavy truck through ball pins, and connected to the left and right steering knuckles under the heavy truck through through holes 4 and fastening bolts. The strength of the steering knuckle arm 1 is increased, so that the steering knuckle can withstand greater steering force and the steering knuckle has higher durability.

[0026] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail are possible within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle, comprising a steering knuckle arm (1) and a boss (2), wherein the boss (2) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the steering knuckle arm (1), characterized in that: The steering knuckle arm (1) is provided with a reinforcing structure (6), which includes a reinforcing rod (601). Multiple reinforcing rods (601) are inserted into slots (602). The slots (602) are machined on the front side of the steering knuckle arm (1). The slots (602) are machined on the rear side of the slots (602). The second threaded hole (604) and the first threaded hole (603) are threadedly connected to bolts (605).

2. The high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first threaded hole (603) is machined on both sides of the inner wall of the reinforcing rod (601).

3. The high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering knuckle arm (1) has a first weight-reducing groove (3) machined in the middle of its inner wall.

4. The high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the inner wall of the steering knuckle arm (1) are machined with through holes (4).

5. The high-performance heavy-duty truck steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the steering knuckle arm (1) is machined with a second weight-reducing groove (5).