Lifting supporting device for automobile maintenance

By adding an engine support assembly to the gantry lift, the problem of the gantry lift being unable to support the engine was solved, realizing the automation of engine disassembly and maintenance, and improving efficiency and quality.

CN223990891UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13CHENGDU HUAMEI AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing gantry lifts cannot effectively support car engines, resulting in the need for manual lifting during engine disassembly and repair, which is inefficient.

Method used

A lifting support device including a gantry lift and an engine support assembly is designed. The engine support assembly consists of a bottom mounting part, a top support part, and a telescopic part. The height of the top support part is adjusted by the telescopic part to support the engine.

Benefits of technology

This eliminates the need for manual lifting during engine disassembly and maintenance, improving efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting and supporting device for automobile maintenance, which relates to the technical field of automobile maintenance equipment and comprises a gantry lifting machine, a lifting device, a lifting device and a lifting device. The engine supporting assembly is arranged on one side of the gantry lifting machine and used for supporting an automobile engine; the engine supporting assembly comprises a bottom mounting part, a top supporting part and a telescopic part, one end of the telescopic part is arranged on the bottom mounting part and detachably connected with the bottom mounting part, the top supporting part is arranged at the other end of the telescopic part and fixedly connected with the telescopic part, and the telescopic part is used for adjusting the height of the top supporting part. The problems that when an existing gantry lifting machine is used, an automobile engine cannot be effectively supported, so that when the engine is disassembled and maintained, the engine can only be lifted manually, and the operation is very inconvenient are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive repair equipment technology, and in particular to a lifting support device for automotive repair. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive repair industry, gantry lifts are widely used equipment, greatly facilitating vehicle repair work. Traditional gantry lifts are primarily used to lift the entire vehicle to a certain height, making it easier for repair personnel to inspect and maintain components such as the chassis and tires. However, with the continuous development of automotive technology and the increasing number of vehicles on the road, automotive repair work faces more complex and diverse demands. Among many repair scenarios, the disassembly and repair of automotive engines is an extremely common and critical task. As a core component of a car, the engine often requires disassembly, repair, and reinstallation when it malfunctions.

[0003] Existing gantry lifts are primarily designed for lifting the entire vehicle and lack a structure to support the engine. In operation, gantry lifts can only lift the entire vehicle and cannot effectively support the engine. This means that engine disassembly and repair must be performed manually, which is extremely inconvenient and severely impacts the efficiency and quality of engine disassembly and repair.

[0004] A utility model application with application number CN200920075699.2 discloses a gantry lift, including a gantry frame, two columns connected to both ends of the gantry frame, a slide respectively disposed in the two columns, a straight arm connected to the bottom of the slide, a first safety device disposed on the two columns, and a power component. The slide has several safety teeth, and the distance from the uppermost safety tooth to the bottom of the slide is greater than or equal to the distance from the first safety device to the bottom of the column. However, in use, this gantry lift still has the problem of not being able to effectively support the car engine. During engine disassembly and repair, manual lifting is still required, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, and in response to the above problems, this utility model proposes a lifting support device for automobile repair, which solves the problem that current gantry lifts cannot effectively support automobile engines during use, resulting in the inconvenience of having to rely on manual lifting when disassembling and repairing engines.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0007] A lifting support device for automobile maintenance, comprising:

[0008] Gantry lifts are used for lifting vehicles as a whole.

[0009] Engine support assembly, located on one side of the gantry lift, is used to support the car engine;

[0010] The engine support assembly includes a bottom mounting part, a top support part, and a telescopic part. One end of the telescopic part is mounted on the bottom mounting part and is detachably connected to the bottom mounting part. The top support part is mounted on the other end of the telescopic part and is fixedly connected to the telescopic part. The telescopic part is used to adjust the height of the top support part.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic part includes an outer sleeve, a threaded rod, and a drive sleeve. One end of the outer sleeve is detachably connected to the bottom mounting part. The threaded rod is disposed inside the outer sleeve and is clearance-fitted with the outer sleeve. The drive sleeve is disposed at the other end of the outer sleeve and is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve. One end of the threaded rod passes through the drive sleeve and extends to the outside of the drive sleeve. The threaded rod is threadedly connected to the drive sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the drive sleeve extends into the outer sleeve and is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting latch is provided at the rotatable connection between the drive sleeve and the outer sleeve. The limiting latch includes a pair of limiting blocks, which are fitted at the rotatable connection between the drive sleeve and the outer sleeve. The pair of limiting blocks are detachably connected by bolts. The pair of limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the outer sleeve and rotatably connected to the drive sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, the drive sleeve is provided with a limiting pressure ring, which is fixedly connected to the drive sleeve. One end of the limiting pressure ring contacts the end of the outer sleeve and is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve. The inner sidewalls of a pair of limiting blocks are each provided with a first limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting pressure ring. The limiting pressure ring is located in the first limiting groove and is rotatably connected to the first limiting groove. The outer sleeve is provided with a limiting retaining ring, which is fixedly connected to the outer sleeve. The inner sidewalls of a pair of limiting blocks are each provided with a second limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting retaining ring. The limiting retaining ring is located in the second limiting groove and is fixedly connected to the second limiting groove.

[0015] Preferably, the drive sleeve is provided with a drive head and several drive rods. The drive head is fixedly connected to the drive sleeve and is located above the limiting pressure ring. One end of the threaded rod passes through the drive sleeve and passes through the drive head and is threadedly connected to the drive head. Several drive rods are arranged on the outside of the drive head and are fixedly connected to the drive head.

[0016] Preferably, the drive head is cylindrical, and a number of drive rods are arranged in a circular array around the center of the drive head on the outer surface of the drive head.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom mounting part includes a bottom mounting plate and a plug-in ring body. The plug-in ring body is fixedly mounted on the bottom mounting plate, and one end of the outer sleeve can be inserted into the plug-in ring body and is detachably connected to the plug-in ring body.

[0018] Preferably, the plug-in ring body is provided with a connecting bolt and a pair of connecting tubes, the pair of connecting tubes are respectively located on both sides of the plug-in ring body and are fixedly connected to the plug-in ring body. The plug-in ring body and the outer sleeve are provided with plug-in holes, the plug-in holes penetrate the plug-in ring body and the outer sleeve and are configured to cooperate with the pair of connecting tubes. The connecting bolt and the pair of connecting tubes are detachably connected by threads. The connecting bolt can pass through the plug-in holes on the plug-in ring body and the outer sleeve and is slidably connected with the plug-in holes. The end of the threaded rod located inside the outer sleeve is located above the connecting bolt.

[0019] Preferably, the top support includes a connecting plate and a support plate, with the connecting plate fixedly disposed at the bottom of the support plate and fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod that passes through the drive head.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] In use, this invention first uses a gantry lift to raise the entire vehicle. Once the vehicle is in position, the engine support assembly is placed underneath it, corresponding to the engine. Then, the height of the top support is adjusted via the telescopic section to bring it into contact with the engine, thus supporting it and facilitating engine disassembly and assembly. This solves the problem that current gantry lifts cannot effectively support the engine, resulting in the inconvenience of manual lifting during engine disassembly and repair. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a lifting support device for automobile repair as described in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the engine support assembly described in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the engine support assembly described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the engine support assembly described in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the engine support assembly described in this embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the limiting snap-fit ​​component described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial exploded view of the engine support assembly described in this embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 10-Gantry lift, 20-Engine support assembly, 200-Bottom mounting part, 201-Top support part, 202-Telescopic part, 203-Outer sleeve, 204-Threaded rod, 205-Drive sleeve, 206-Limiting snap-fit ​​part, 207-Limiting snap-fit ​​block, 208-Limiting pressure ring, 209-First limiting groove, 210-Limiting snap-fit ​​ring, 211-Second limiting groove, 212-Drive head, 213-Drive rod, 214-Bottom mounting plate, 215-Plug-in ring body, 216-Connecting bolt, 217-Connecting pipe, 218-Plug-in hole, 219-Connecting plate, 220-Support plate, 221-Limiting piece. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Example:

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in order to solve the above problems, this embodiment discloses a lifting support device for automobile repair, including:

[0034] Gantry lift 10, gantry lift 10 is used for lifting the entire vehicle;

[0035] Engine support assembly 20 is located on one side of the gantry lift 10 and is used to support the car engine;

[0036] The engine support assembly 20 includes a bottom mounting part 200, a top support part 201, and a telescopic part 202. One end of the telescopic part 202 is disposed on the bottom mounting part 200 and is detachably connected to the bottom mounting part 200. The top support part 201 is disposed on the other end of the telescopic part 202 and is fixedly connected to the telescopic part 202. The telescopic part 202 is used to adjust the height of the top support part 201.

[0037] In use, this invention first lifts the entire vehicle using a gantry lift 10. Once the vehicle is in position, the engine support assembly 20 is placed underneath the vehicle, corresponding to the engine. Then, the height of the top support assembly 201 is adjusted using the telescopic part 202 to bring it into contact with the engine, thus supporting the engine and facilitating its disassembly and assembly. This solves the problem that current gantry lifts 10 cannot effectively support the engine, resulting in the inconvenience of manual lifting during engine disassembly and repair.

[0038] It should be noted that the gantry lift 10 can be a gantry lift 10 that can achieve the functions of this utility model in the prior art, such as a gantry lift disclosed in utility model application number CN200920075699.2.

[0039] like Figures 4 to 5 As shown, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the height of the top support 201, this embodiment is modified based on the above embodiment. The difference from the above embodiment is that the telescopic part 202 includes an outer sleeve 203, a threaded rod 204 and a drive sleeve 205. One end of the outer sleeve 203 is detachably connected to the bottom mounting part 200. The threaded rod 204 is disposed inside the outer sleeve 203 and is clearance-fitted with the outer sleeve 203. The drive sleeve 205 is disposed at the other end of the outer sleeve 203 and is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve 203. One end of the threaded rod 204 passes through the drive sleeve 205 and extends to the outside of the drive sleeve 205. The threaded rod 204 is threadedly connected to the drive sleeve 205.

[0040] In use, since the threaded rod 204 is threadedly connected to the drive sleeve 205, rotating the drive sleeve 205 allows the threaded rod 204 to extend or retract, thus facilitating the adjustment of the height of the top support 201. Simultaneously, the threaded connection itself has a self-locking capability, which facilitates support for the car engine.

[0041] To increase stability during support, one end of the drive sleeve 205 extends into the outer sleeve 203 and is rotatably connected to it. Extending the drive sleeve 205 into the outer sleeve 203 increases the contact area between the drive sleeve 205 and the outer sleeve 203, thereby increasing stability during support.

[0042] like Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 6As shown, in order to facilitate the installation and use of this utility model, this embodiment is modified based on the above embodiment. The difference from the above embodiment is that a limiting snap-fit ​​member 206 is provided at the rotational connection between the drive sleeve 205 and the outer sleeve 203. The limiting snap-fit ​​member 206 includes a pair of limiting snap-fit ​​blocks 207. The pair of limiting snap-fit ​​blocks 207 are sleeved at the rotational connection between the drive sleeve 205 and the outer sleeve 203, and the pair of limiting snap-fit ​​blocks 207 are detachably connected by bolts. The pair of limiting snap-fit ​​blocks 207 are fixedly connected to the outer sleeve 203 and rotatably connected to the drive sleeve 205.

[0043] The drive sleeve 205 is provided with a limiting pressure ring 208, which is fixedly connected to the drive sleeve 205. One end of the limiting pressure ring 208 contacts the end of the outer sleeve 203 and is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve 203. The inner sidewalls of a pair of limiting blocks 207 are each provided with a first limiting groove 209 that cooperates with the limiting pressure ring 208. The limiting pressure ring 208 is located in the first limiting groove 209 and is rotatably connected to the first limiting groove 209. The outer sleeve 203 is provided with a limiting ring 210, which is fixedly connected to the outer sleeve 203. The inner sidewalls of a pair of limiting blocks 207 are each provided with a second limiting groove 211 that cooperates with the limiting ring 210. The limiting ring 210 is located in the second limiting groove 211 and is fixedly connected to the second limiting groove 211.

[0044] The drive sleeve 205 is connected to the outer sleeve 203 by a pair of limit blocks 207, and the pair of limit blocks 207 are detachably connected by bolts. When maintenance is required, simply remove the pair of limit blocks 207 and remove the drive sleeve 205 from the outer sleeve 203 to complete the removal of the drive sleeve 205. During installation, simply align the first limit groove 209 on the pair of limit blocks 207 with the limit pressure ring 208, and the second limit groove 211 with the limit retaining ring 210. Then, insert the pair of limit blocks 207 so that the limit pressure ring 208 is located in the first limit groove 209 and the limit retaining ring 210 is located in the second limit groove 211. Finally, fix the pair of limit blocks 207 with bolts.

[0045] When in use, when the drive sleeve 205 rotates, the limiting pressure ring 208 rotates within the first limiting groove 209.

[0046] It should be noted that the limiting ring 210 and the second limiting groove 211 are fixed by friction.

[0047] like Figure 5As shown, in order to facilitate the rotation of the drive sleeve 205, this embodiment is modified based on the above embodiment. The difference from the above embodiment is that the drive sleeve 205 is provided with a drive head 212 and a plurality of drive rods 213. The drive head 212 is fixedly connected to the drive sleeve 205 and is located above the limiting pressure ring 208. One end of the threaded rod 204 passes through the drive head 212 and is threadedly connected to the drive head 212. The plurality of drive rods 213 are arranged on the outside of the drive head 212 and are fixedly connected to the drive head 212.

[0048] When in use, the arrangement of the drive head 212 and several drive rods 213 makes it easy to rotate the drive sleeve 205 by hand.

[0049] In one embodiment, as a further preferred embodiment, the drive head 212 is cylindrical, and a plurality of drive rods 213 are arranged in a circular array around the center of the drive head 212 on the outer surface of the drive head 212, and the number of drive rods 213 is four.

[0050] Four drive rods 213 are arranged in a circular array around the center of the drive head 212 on the outer surface of the drive head 212. In use, any two drive rods 213 can be driven by hand to drive the drive head 212 and the drive sleeve 205.

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, in order to facilitate the quick installation between the telescopic part 202 and the bottom mounting part 200, this embodiment is modified based on the above embodiment. The difference from the above embodiment is that the bottom mounting part 200 includes a bottom mounting plate 214 and a plug-in ring 215. The plug-in ring 215 is fixedly mounted on the bottom mounting plate 214. One end of the outer sleeve 203 can be inserted into the plug-in ring 215 and is detachably connected to the plug-in ring 215.

[0052] The insertion ring 215 is provided with a connecting bolt 216 and a pair of connecting tubes 217. The pair of connecting tubes 217 are located on both sides of the insertion ring 215 and are fixedly connected to the insertion ring 215. The insertion ring 215 and the outer sleeve 203 are provided with insertion holes 218. The insertion holes 218 penetrate the insertion ring 215 and the outer sleeve 203 and are configured to cooperate with the pair of connecting tubes 217. The connecting bolt 216 is detachably connected to the pair of connecting tubes 217 by threads. The connecting bolt 216 can pass through the insertion holes 218 on the insertion ring 215 and the outer sleeve 203 and is slidably connected to the insertion holes 218. The end of the threaded rod 204 located inside the outer sleeve 203 is located above the connecting bolt 216.

[0053] During installation, simply insert one end of the outer sleeve 203 into the insertion ring 215, ensuring the insertion hole 218 on the outer sleeve 203 aligns with the insertion hole 218 on the insertion ring 215. Then, screw one end of the connecting bolt 216 through the connecting tube 217 on one side of the insertion ring 215, allowing the bolt to pass through the insertion hole 218, and screw it into the connecting tube 217 on the other side of the insertion ring 215. This completes the installation of the telescopic part 202 and the bottom mounting part 200. During disassembly, simply unscrew the connecting bolt 216 to remove the telescopic part 202.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to facilitate the connection between the telescopic part 202 and the top support part 201, this embodiment is modified based on the above embodiment. The difference from the above embodiment is that the top support part 201 includes a connecting plate 219 and a support plate 220. The connecting plate 219 is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the support plate 220 and is fixedly connected to the end of the threaded rod 204 that passes through one end of the drive head 212.

[0055] During installation, simply fix the connecting plate 219 and the threaded rod 204 through one end of the drive head 212 by laser welding.

[0056] like Figure 5 As shown, as a further preferred embodiment, the connecting plate 219 is provided with a plurality of limiting pieces 221, which are configured to cooperate with the automobile engine housing, and the plurality of limiting pieces 221 are connected to the connecting plate 219.

[0057] When in use, limit plates 221 of different shapes can be welded according to the shape of the car engine housing to provide better support for the car engine.

[0058] Working principle of this utility model:

[0059] In use, the present invention first lifts the entire car using a gantry lift 10. Once the car is in position, the engine support assembly 20 is placed under the car and corresponds to the car engine. Then, the height of the top support assembly 201 is adjusted by the telescopic part 202 so that it contacts the car engine, thereby supporting the car engine and facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the engine.

[0060] The embodiments described above merely illustrate specific implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lifting support device for automobile repair, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of automobile engine lifting device, including: Gantry lifting machine (10), gantry lifting machine (10) is used for the lifting of automobile whole; Engine support assembly (20), engine support assembly (20) is arranged in one side of gantry lifting machine (10), for supporting automobile engine; Wherein, engine support assembly (20) includes bottom mounting portion (200), top support portion (201) and telescopic portion (202), telescopic portion (202) one end is arranged on bottom mounting portion (200), and with bottom mounting portion (200) detachable connection, top support portion (201) is arranged in the other end of telescopic portion (202), and with telescopic portion (202) fixed connection, telescopic portion (202) is used for adjusting the height of top support portion (201).

2. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 1, wherein Telescopic portion (202) includes outer sleeve (203), threaded rod (204) and drive sleeve (205), outer sleeve (203) one end is detachably connected with bottom mounting portion (200), threaded rod (204) is arranged in outer sleeve (203), and with outer sleeve (203) clearance fit, drive sleeve (205) is arranged in the end of the other end of outer sleeve (203), and with outer sleeve (203) rotationally connected, threaded rod (204) one end penetrates drive sleeve (205), and extends to the outside of drive sleeve (205), threaded rod (204) is threadedly connected with drive sleeve (205).

3. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 2, characterized in that, Drive sleeve (205) one end extends into outer sleeve (203), and with outer sleeve (203) rotationally connected.

4. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 3, wherein The rotationally connected place of drive sleeve (205) and outer sleeve (203) is equipped with limit clamping piece (206), limit clamping piece (206) includes a pair of limit clamping blocks (207), a pair of limit clamping blocks (207) are sleeved in the rotationally connected place of drive sleeve (205) and outer sleeve (203), and a pair of limit clamping blocks (207) are detachably connected between the bolt, a pair of limit clamping blocks (207) are fixedly connected with outer sleeve (203), and rotationally connected with drive sleeve (205).

5. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 4, wherein Limiting ring (208) is arranged on drive sleeve (205), limiting ring (208) is fixedly connected with drive sleeve (205), one end of limiting ring (208) is in contact with the end of outer sleeve (203), and rotationally connected with outer sleeve (203), first limit slot (209) is arranged on the inner side wall of a pair of limit clamping blocks (207) in matched manner, limiting ring (208) is located in first limit slot (209), and rotationally connected with first limit slot (209), limiting ring (210) is arranged on outer sleeve (203), limiting ring (210) is fixedly connected with outer sleeve (203), second limit slot (211) is arranged on the inner side wall of a pair of limit clamping blocks (207) in matched manner, limiting ring (210) is located in second limit slot (211), and fixedly connected with second limit slot (211).

6. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 5, wherein The driving sleeve (205) is provided with a driving head (212) and a plurality of driving rods (213). The driving head (212) is fixedly connected with the driving sleeve (205) and located above the limiting pressure ring (208). The threaded rod (204) penetrates one end of the driving sleeve (205) and penetrates the driving head (212) and is threadedly connected with the driving head (212). The plurality of driving rods (213) are arranged on the outer side of the driving head (212) and fixedly connected with the driving head (212).

7. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 6, wherein The driving head (212) is cylindrical, and the plurality of driving rods (213) are arranged on the outer side of the driving head (212) in a circumferential array with the center of the driving head (212).

8. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom mounting part (200) comprises a bottom mounting disc (214) and a plug-in ring body (215). The plug-in ring body (215) is fixedly arranged on the bottom mounting disc (214). One end of the outer sleeve (203) can be plugged into the plug-in ring body (215) and detachably connected with the plug-in ring body (215).

9. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 8, wherein The plug-in ring body (215) is provided with a connecting bolt (216) and a pair of connecting pipes (217). The pair of connecting pipes (217) are respectively located on the two sides of the plug-in ring body (215) and fixedly connected with the plug-in ring body (215). The plug-in ring body (215) and the outer sleeve (203) are provided with plug-in holes (218) penetrating the plug-in ring body (215) and the outer sleeve (203) and cooperatively arranged with the pair of connecting pipes (217). The connecting bolt (216) is detachably connected with the pair of connecting pipes (217) through threads. The connecting bolt (216) can pass through the plug-in holes (218) on the plug-in ring body (215) and the outer sleeve (203) and is slidably connected with the plug-in holes (218). The end of the threaded rod (204) located in the outer sleeve (203) is located above the connecting bolt (216).

10. The lifting support device for vehicle repair according to claim 9, wherein The top supporting part (201) comprises a connecting disc (219) and a supporting plate (220). The connecting disc (219) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the supporting plate (220) and fixedly connected with the end of the threaded rod (204) penetrating the driving head (212).

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