Aluminum alloy cover plate assembly of engine

By designing transparent observation components and lifting components on the engine cover, the problem of needing to remove the cover to observe the interior in existing technologies has been solved, achieving the effect of observing the engine interior without disassembly, simplifying the maintenance process and improving efficiency.

CN223990067UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13NINGBO JISHENG CASTING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

The existing engine cover needs to be removed to observe the inside, which makes the maintenance process cumbersome and increases the workload and time of maintenance personnel.

Method used

An aluminum alloy cover assembly comprising a transparent observation component and a lifting component has been designed. The transparent observation component enables observation without disassembly via a grip, slider, and slide rail, while the lifting component enables stable disassembly via a hand guard and a connecting plate.

Benefits of technology

It allows for observation of the engine interior without removing the cover, simplifying the maintenance process, improving inspection efficiency, and ensuring a stable and reliable disassembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum alloy cover plate assemblies of engines, and discloses an aluminum alloy cover plate assembly of an engine, which comprises a cover plate main body, a transparent observation component is arranged in the cover plate main body, and the transparent observation component comprises a holding block, a sliding rod and an upper layer observation window, rails are arranged on the inner walls of the left side and the right side of the cover plate body correspondingly, the holding block is connected with a sliding block through a baffle, through the arranged transparent observation assembly, when a maintainer needs to observe the internal condition of an engine, the maintainer can hold the holding block and slide in the sliding rail through the sliding block, the baffle can be driven to move, and the maintainer can conveniently observe the internal condition of the engine. The upper-layer observation window and the lower-layer observation window below the baffle are exposed, the interior of the engine can be observed without disassembling the cover plate body, the operation mode reduces the observation threshold, saves time and energy, improves the daily inspection efficiency, and when the engine cover plate is not used, the baffle can restore to the original position under the action of the spring. Therefore, the upper-layer observation window and the lower-layer observation window are protected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum alloy cover plate assemblies for engines, and particularly to an aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine. Background Technology

[0002] In the continuous development of the automotive industry, the engine, as the core component of a vehicle, has always been a focus of research and optimization in terms of performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance. As an important component protecting the components inside the engine compartment, the engine cover's materials and structural design directly affect the engine's working environment and the overall performance of the vehicle. Traditional engine covers are mostly made of cast iron or ordinary steel. Although these materials have a certain strength, they have the significant drawback of being heavy. The increase in vehicle curb weight not only leads to increased fuel consumption and reduced economy, but also has a negative impact on the vehicle's power performance and handling. In addition, cast iron and steel are prone to corrosion in complex environments such as humidity and acid / alkali, which shortens the service life of the cover and increases maintenance costs and replacement frequency.

[0003] Existing aluminum alloy cover plates for engines may require the cover to be removed to observe internal engine problems, making it impossible to conduct internal observation without disassembly. In actual use, it may be necessary to remove the cover every time the internal condition of the engine is observed, involving the disassembly and installation of multiple fixed components, which is a cumbersome process. This increases the workload of maintenance personnel and prolongs maintenance time. To address this, we propose an aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for engines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the cover plate needs to be removed to observe the inside of the engine, making it impossible to observe the inside without disassembling. In actual use, it may be necessary to remove the cover plate every time the engine is observed, which involves disassembling and installing multiple fixed parts, making the process cumbersome and increasing the workload of maintenance personnel.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine, comprising a cover plate body, wherein a transparent observation component is provided inside the cover plate body, the transparent observation component comprising a grip block, a sliding rod and an upper observation window, and tracks are provided on the inner walls of both the left and right sides of the cover plate body, the grip block is connected to a slider through a baffle, a spring is fixedly connected to the left end of the baffle, and a protective grille is connected to the upper observation window through a lower observation window.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the grip block is fixedly installed on the top of the baffle, the slider is fixedly connected to the right end of the baffle, and the outer wall of the slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the right track.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the front end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the left track, the spring is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod, and the slide rod is fixedly connected to the left end of the baffle.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the outer wall of the slide rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate body, the upper observation window is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cover plate body and located below the baffle, the lower observation window is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper observation window, the protective grid plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower observation window, an outlet groove is provided on the front of the cover plate body, and the baffle is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outlet groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a lifting assembly is provided on the side of the cover plate body. The lifting assembly includes a hand pad, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hand pad. Four sets of finger grooves are provided on the outer wall of the connecting plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a placement groove is provided on the outer side wall of the cover plate body, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate, the outer wall of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the cover plate body, and a limit block is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod away from the connecting plate.

[0011] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. With the transparent observation component, when the repairman needs to observe the internal condition of the engine, he can hold the handle and slide the slider inside the slide rail to move the baffle, exposing the upper and lower observation windows below the baffle. The internal condition of the engine can be observed without disassembling the cover body. This operation method lowers the observation threshold, saves time and effort, and improves the efficiency of daily inspection. When not in use, the baffle can return to its original position under the action of the spring, thus protecting the upper and lower observation windows.

[0013] 2. With the lifting assembly in place, when maintenance personnel need to disassemble the cover body, they can insert their fingers into the four sets of finger grooves on the outer wall of the connecting plate and then pull upwards. During the lifting process, the connecting rod at the bottom of the connecting plate will drive the end limit block to move upwards synchronously along the inner wall of the side of the cover body. Through this linkage structure, maintenance personnel can disassemble the cover body from the top of the engine in a labor-saving and stable manner, effectively avoiding problems such as slippage and uneven force that may be caused by traditional lifting methods. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall partial structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent observation component structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Partial structural unfolding diagram;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Cover plate body; 2. Transparent observation component; 201. Track; 202. Grip block; 203. Baffle; 204. Slider; 205. Sliding rod; 206. Spring; 207. Exit groove; 208. Upper observation window; 209. Lower observation window; 210. Protective grid plate; 3. Lifting component; 301. Placement groove; 302. Hand pad; 303. Connecting plate; 304. Finger groove; 305. Connecting rod; 306. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example 1:

[0022] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine includes a cover plate body 1. A transparent observation component 2 is disposed inside the cover plate body 1. The transparent observation component 2 includes a grip block 202, a slide rod 205, and an upper observation window 208. Tracks 201 are provided on the inner walls of both the left and right sides of the cover plate body 1. The grip block 202 is connected to a slider 204 via a baffle 203. A spring 206 is fixedly connected to the left end of the baffle 203. A protective grille plate 210 is connected to the upper observation window 208 via a lower observation window 209. The grip block 202 is fixedly installed on the top of the baffle 203. The slider 204 is fixedly connected to the right end of the baffle 203. The outer wall of the slider 204 is slidably connected to... On the inner wall of the right track 201, the front end of the spring 206 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the left track 201. The spring 206 is sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 205. The slide rod 205 is fixedly connected to the left end of the baffle 203. The outer wall of the slide rod 205 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate body 1. The upper observation window 208 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cover plate body 1 and located below the baffle 203. The lower observation window 209 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper observation window 208. The protective grid plate 210 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower observation window 209. An outlet groove 207 is opened on the front of the cover plate body 1. The baffle 203 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outlet groove 207.

[0023] Both the upper observation window 208 and the lower observation window 209 are made of high-temperature resistant, high-strength glass or plastic, allowing users or maintenance personnel to directly observe the internal operation of the engine without disassembling the main cover 1. An air insulation layer is formed between the two layers, which can further improve the heat insulation performance. The protective grille 210 is fixed to the bottom of the lower observation window 209, which can effectively prevent internal engine parts from accidentally flying out and impacting the observation window, thus protecting the upper observation window 208 and the lower observation window 209.

[0024] Specifically, through the transparent observation component 2, when the repairman needs to observe the internal condition of the engine, the repairman holds the grip 202, drives the slider 204 to slide along the track 201, and moves the baffle 203 to expose the upper observation window 208 and the lower observation window 209, so that the internal condition of the engine can be observed without disassembling the cover body 1. This operation can reduce disassembly steps and shorten inspection time. When idle, the spring 206 drives the baffle 203 to reset and cover the observation window to avoid the influence of the external environment.

[0025] Example 2:

[0026] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and appendix Figure 5Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, a lifting assembly 3 is provided on the side of the cover body 1. The lifting assembly 3 includes a hand pad 302. A connecting plate 303 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hand pad 302. Four sets of finger grooves 304 are provided on the outer wall of the connecting plate 303. A placement groove 301 is provided on the outer wall of the side of the cover body 1. A connecting rod 305 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 303. The outer wall of the connecting rod 305 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the side of the cover body 1. A limit block 306 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 305 away from the connecting plate 303.

[0027] The hand pad 302 mainly serves to protect the hands. When lifting the cover body 1, the hand pad 302 can prevent the hands from directly contacting the metal cover body 1, thus preventing scratches or burns, and also increasing the comfort of holding.

[0028] Specifically, through the lifting component 3, when maintenance personnel disassemble the cover body 1, their fingers are inserted into the four sets of finger grooves 304 on the outer wall of the connecting plate 303, and upward force is applied to pull. During the lifting process, the connecting rod 305 drives the limiting block 306 to move upward synchronously along the inner wall of the side of the cover body 1. The cover can be disassembled through this linkage structure. This structure can avoid slippage and uneven force, and ensure smooth disassembly.

[0029] Working principle of this utility model: This utility model is an aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine. First, when it is necessary to observe the inside of the engine, the repairman holds the grip block 202 and applies force to make the baffle 203 slide along the right track 201 via the slider 204. Since the slider 204 is fixedly connected to the baffle 203 and the grip block 202 is installed on the top of the baffle 203, the three move synchronously. During the movement, the slide rod 205 slides along the inner wall of the cover plate body 1 with the baffle 203, while compressing the spring 206 sleeved on the outside of the slide rod 205. When the baffle 203 moves to the appropriate position, the upper observation window 208 and the lower observation window 209 are exposed. After the observation is completed, the repairman can remove his grip. The force of block 202 causes spring 206 to recover its deformation, driving baffle 203 to slide and reset along the inner wall of outlet groove 207, covering the observation window again for protection. Then, when maintenance personnel need to disassemble the cover body 1, they first insert their fingers into the four sets of finger grooves 304 on the outer wall of connecting plate 303 and apply upward force. At this time, connecting plate 303 will drive connecting rod 305 to move upward along the inner wall of the side of cover body 1. At the same time, connecting rod 305 drives end limit block 306 to move synchronously. During the lifting process, after cover body 1 is lifted, subsequent maintenance or repair work can be carried out. When the lifting assembly 3 is not used, the lifting assembly 3 can be stored in the placement groove 301 on the outer wall of the side of cover body 1.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. 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. An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly of an engine comprising a cover plate body (1), characterized by: The inside of the cover plate body (1) is provided with a transparent observation assembly (2), the transparent observation assembly (2) comprises a knob (202), a sliding rod (205) and an upper observation window (208), the left and right side inner walls of the cover plate body (1) are provided with tracks (201), the knob (202) is connected with a sliding block (204) through a baffle (203), the left end of the baffle (203) is fixedly connected with a spring (206), and the upper observation window (208) is connected with a protective grating plate (210) through a lower observation window (209).

2. An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine as defined in claim 1, wherein: The knob (202) is fixedly installed on the top of the baffle (203), the sliding block (204) is fixedly connected to the right end of the baffle (203), and the outer wall of the sliding block (204) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the right track (201).

3. An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine as defined in claim 2, wherein: The front end of the spring (206) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the left track (201), the spring (206) is sleeved on the outer portion of the sliding rod (205), and the sliding rod (205) is fixedly connected to the left end of the baffle (203).

4. An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine as defined in claim 3, wherein: The outer wall of the sliding rod (205) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate body (1), the upper observation window (208) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cover plate body (1) and located below the baffle (203), the lower observation window (209) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper observation window (208), the protective grating plate (210) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower observation window (209), and the front surface of the cover plate body (1) is provided with an outlet groove (207), and the baffle (203) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outlet groove (207).

5. An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine as defined in claim 4, wherein: The side surface of the cover plate body (1) is provided with a lifting assembly (3), the lifting assembly (3) comprises a hand guard pad (302), the bottom of the hand guard pad (302) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (303), and four groups of finger grooves (304) are formed in the outer wall of the connecting plate (303).

6. An aluminum alloy cover plate assembly for an engine as defined in claim 5, wherein: The side surface of the cover plate body (1) is provided with a lifting assembly (3), the lifting assembly (3) comprises a hand guard pad (302), the bottom of the hand guard pad (302) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (303), and four groups of finger grooves (304) are formed in the outer wall of the connecting plate (303). The bottom of the connecting plate (303) is fixedly connected with a connecting rod (305), the outer wall of the connecting rod (305) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate body (1), and the end, away from the connecting plate (303), of the connecting rod (305) is fixedly connected with a limiting block (306).