Vortex generator convenient to install

The design of the clamping components solves the maintenance difficulties caused by the fixed connection method of the eddy current generator, enabling rapid installation and efficient maintenance.

CN224107343UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10SHIJIAZHUANG UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHIJIAZHUANG UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

The fixed connection method of existing eddy current generators makes maintenance difficult, increasing maintenance costs and operational complexity.

Method used

The clamping assembly, including L-shaped jaws and a spring structure, enables the installation of the eddy current generator through quick clamping, eliminating the need for screw fixing or welding processes.

Benefits of technology

The installation process of the eddy current generator has been simplified, improving work efficiency and reducing installation errors and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vortex generator convenient to install, and relates to the technical field of vortex generators, the vortex generator comprises a vortex generator main body, a clamping assembly is installed in the vortex generator main body, the clamping assembly comprises a fixing column installed in the vortex generator main body, and the top end of the fixing column is fixedly connected with a connecting plate; the two ends of the connecting plate are rotationally connected with a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw correspondingly, the inner wall of the fixing column is fixedly connected with a first push rod, the first push rod is sleeved with a first spring, one side of the top end of the first push rod is connected with a second push rod, and the outer wall of the second push rod is sleeved with a second spring. According to the vortex generator, the installation process of the vortex generator can be simplified through the clamping assembly, the vortex generator can be rapidly fixed through rapid clamping, the screw fixing or welding technology is omitted, and the installation time of the vortex generator is shortened.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vortex generator technical field, concretely is a vortex generator of convenient installation. BACKGROUND

[0002] Vortex generator, as an important fluid control device, is widely used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, wind power generation and many other industries, aiming at optimizing system performance by changing fluid flow state, in the field of automobile manufacturing, vortex generator can be used in engine intake, exhaust system and other parts, through optimizing airflow distribution and reducing turbulent loss, improving engine combustion efficiency and power output, in addition, introducing vortex generator elements in vehicle exterior design can effectively reduce the drag coefficient, improve the power performance and fuel economy of the vehicle.

[0003] In the prior art, vortex generator is usually installed in a fixed connection mode, since vortex generator is exposed to fluid environment for a long time, it is easy to be affected by corrosion, wear and other factors, performance may gradually decrease, regular inspection and replacement are needed, however, the fixed connection mode makes these operations difficult, often a large number of related parts need to be disassembled, increasing the complexity of maintenance work and maintenance cost. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a vortex generator of convenient installation to solve the problems in the above background.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a vortex generator of convenient installation, which comprises a vortex generator main body, a clamping assembly is installed in the inside of the vortex generator main body, the clamping assembly comprises a fixed column installed in the inside of the vortex generator main body, the top end of the fixed column is fixedly connected with a connecting plate, the both ends of the connecting plate are rotatably connected with a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw respectively, the inner wall of the fixed column is fixedly connected with a first push rod, the outside of the first push rod is sleeved with a first spring, the top end side of the first push rod is connected with a second push rod, and the outer wall of the second push rod is sleeved with a second spring.

[0006] Further, the inner walls of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are both provided with guide sliding rails, and the guide sliding rails are arc-shaped.

[0007] Further, a first slot is formed in the inner wall of the vortex generator main body, two mounting columns are installed on the inner wall of the first slot, and the outer wall of each mounting column is in sliding connection with the inner wall of the guide sliding rail.

[0008] Further, a first rotating shaft is installed at one end of the connecting plate, the top end of the second clamping jaw is rotatably connected with the connecting plate through the first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft is installed at the other end of the connecting plate, and the top end of the first clamping jaw is rotatably connected with the connecting plate through the second rotating shaft.

[0009] Further, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the first push rod, and the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the first slot.

[0010] Further, the inner wall of the vortex generator body is provided with a second slot, and one end of a second spring is fixedly connected with the outer wall of a second push rod.

[0011] Further, the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the second slot, one end of the second push rod is in abutting connection with the top end of the first push rod, and the outer wall of the fixed column is in sliding connection with the inner wall of the first slot.

[0012] Further, the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are L-shaped, the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are made of wear-resistant material, and the surfaces of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are provided with anti-skid lines.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the vortex generator of the utility model has the beneficial effects that: the clamping assembly can simplify the installation process of the vortex generator, the vortex generator is quickly fixed through quick clamping, the screw fixing or welding process is saved, the installation time of the vortex generator is shortened, the work efficiency is improved, and the rework and maintenance cost caused by installation errors are reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a whole structure schematic view of a vortex generator convenient to install;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a side structure schematic view of a vortex generator convenient to install;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a cross section structure schematic view of a vortex generator convenient to install;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structure schematic view of a second clamping jaw of a vortex generator convenient to install;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a bottom view of a vortex generator convenient to install.

[0019] In the drawing:

[0020] 1, vortex generator body; 2, fixed column; 3, connecting plate; 4, first clamping jaw; 5, second clamping jaw; 6, first push rod; 7, first spring; 8, second push rod; 9, second spring; 10, mounting column; 11, guide slide rail; 12, first rotating shaft; 13, second rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of the present application.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 5 The present application provides a vortex generator which is convenient to install.

[0023] In the embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 , comprising a vortex generator body 1, a clamping assembly is installed inside the vortex generator body 1, the clamping assembly comprises a fixed column 2 installed inside the vortex generator body 1, the top end of the fixed column 2 is fixedly connected with a connecting plate 3, the two ends of the connecting plate 3 are rotatably connected with a first clamping jaw 4 and a second clamping jaw 5 respectively, the inner wall of the fixed column 2 is fixedly connected with a first push rod 6, the outer part of the first push rod 6 is sleeved with a first spring 7, one side of the top end of the first push rod 6 is connected with a second push rod 8, and the outer wall of the second push rod 8 is sleeved with a second spring 9.

[0024] It should be noted that: the vortex generator body 1 is the whole of the assembly, the connecting plate 3 is fixedly connected with the fixed column 2 inside the vortex generator body 1, so when the fixed column 2 moves, the connecting plate 3 will also move at the same time, and the inner wall of the fixed column 2 is also connected with the first push rod 6, the outer wall of the first push rod 6 is sleeved with the first spring 7, one end of the first spring 7 is connected with the inner wall of the first slot, and the other end is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the first push rod 6, so when the first push rod 6 is extruded to displace, the first spring 7 will be stretched and store the extrusion force received by the first push rod 6, when the second push rod 8 is pressed by the staff, the second spring 9 will be deformed due to the pressing of the second push rod 8, and the force received is stored, and the first push rod 6 and the second push rod 8 are in abutment connection, so when the staff extrudes the second push rod 8, the second push rod 8 will push the first push rod 6 to press down, and when the first push rod 6 presses down, the fixed column 2 and the connecting plate 3 will displace, and the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 will rotate due to the displacement of the connecting plate 3, and the inner wall of the two guide rails 11 is slidably connected with the mounting column 10 to rotate correspondingly.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 4The inner wall of the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 is provided with a guide sliding rail 11, the shape of the guide sliding rail 11 is arc-shaped, the inner wall of the vortex generator main body 1 is provided with a first slot, and the inner wall of the first slot is provided with two mounting columns 10.

[0026] It should be noted that the guide sliding rail 11 improves the smoothness and stability of the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 during clamping. When the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 are opened and closed under the action of external force, the guide sliding rail 11 can ensure that the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 move along the predetermined arc line.

[0027] Referring to Figure 3 One end of the connecting plate 3 is provided with a first rotating shaft 12, the top end of the second clamping jaw 5 is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 3 through the first rotating shaft 12, the other end of the connecting plate 3 is provided with a second rotating shaft 13, and the top end of the first clamping jaw 4 is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 3 through the second rotating shaft 13.

[0028] It should be noted that the second rotating shaft 13 and the first rotating shaft 12 can make the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 rotate around the center of the connecting plate 3, and smoothly open and close.

[0029] Referring to Figure 3 One end of the first spring 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first push rod 6, and the other end of the first spring 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first slot.

[0030] It should be noted that through the fixed connection, the first spring 7 can store and release energy when the first push rod 6 is subjected to external force, thereby providing the necessary power for the clamping and loosening of the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5.

[0031] Referring to Figure 3 The first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 are L-shaped, the material of the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 is wear-resistant material, and the surface of the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 is provided with anti-skid lines.

[0032] It should be noted that the L-shaped structure can provide a larger clamping and fixing surface and better clamping effect, so that the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5 can better fit the surface of the object, and the anti-skid lines can increase the friction of the surface of the first clamping jaw 4 and the second clamping jaw 5.

[0033] Working principle: through the press of the second push rod 8 makes one end of the second push rod 8 to the top of the first push rod 6 to resist, when one end of the second push rod 8 and the top of the first push rod 6 contact, through the press of the second push rod 8 by the staff makes the first push rod 6 down, when the first push rod 6 down, through the fixed column 2 and the fixed connection of the first push rod 6, drive fixed column 2, connecting plate 3 down at the same time, because the fixed column 2 and connecting plate 3 are fixedly connected, when the connecting plate 3 is extruded downward, the first jaw 4 and the second jaw 5 are rotated through the second shaft 13 and the first shaft 12, through the sliding connection of two guide rails 11 and two mounting columns 10, the first jaw 4 and the second jaw 5 are displaced and can be put into the card slot, through the characteristics of the first spring 7 and the second spring 9 drive assembly rebound, the first jaw 4 and the second jaw 5 are clamped in the inner wall of the card slot, which ensures the stability of the whole vortex generator main body 1.

Claims

1. An easily installable eddy current generator, comprising an eddy current generator body (1), characterized in that: The eddy current generator body (1) is equipped with a clamping assembly inside. The clamping assembly includes a fixed column (2) installed inside the eddy current generator body (1). A connecting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed column (2). A first clamp (4) and a second clamp (5) are rotatably connected to both ends of the connecting plate (3). A first push rod (6) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed column (2). A first spring (7) is sleeved on the outside of the first push rod (6). A second push rod (8) is connected to one side of the top of the first push rod (6). A second spring (9) is sleeved on the outer wall of the second push rod (8).

2. The eddy current generator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the first gripper (4) and the second gripper (5) are provided with guide rails (11), and the guide rails (11) are arc-shaped.

3. The eddy current generator as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the eddy current generator body (1) is provided with a first slot, and two mounting posts (10) are installed on the inner wall of the first slot. The outer wall of each mounting post (10) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide rail (11).

4. The eddy current generator as described in claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the connecting plate (3) is equipped with a first rotating shaft (12), and the top end of the second gripper (5) is rotatably connected to the connecting plate (3) through the first rotating shaft (12). The other end of the connecting plate (3) is equipped with a second rotating shaft (13), and the top end of the first gripper (4) is rotatably connected to the connecting plate (3) through the second rotating shaft (13).

5. The eddy current generator as described in claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the first spring (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first push rod (6), and the other end of the first spring (7) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first slot.

6. The eddy current generator as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the eddy current generator body (1) is provided with a second slot, and one end of the second spring (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second push rod (8).

7. The eddy current generator as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The other end of the second spring (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second slot, one end of the second push rod (8) is in contact with the top end of the first push rod (6), and the outer wall of the fixed column (2) is in sliding connection with the inner wall of the first slot.

8. The eddy current generator as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The first gripper (4) and the second gripper (5) are L-shaped. The first gripper (4) and the second gripper (5) are made of wear-resistant material. The surfaces of the first gripper (4) and the second gripper (5) are covered with anti-slip textures.