High-adaptability sensor structure

By using the angled design of the highly adaptable sensor structure, the problems of complex and costly sensor placement in automotive exhaust systems are solved, achieving high adaptability and accessibility of the sensor.

CN224134722UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17AI RUIHONGTAI (ZHEJIANG) AUTOMOTIVE TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AI RUIHONGTAI (ZHEJIANG) AUTOMOTIVE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The large number of sensors in automotive exhaust systems, their complex arrangement, and their large space requirements lead to difficulties in placement and high costs.

Method used

The sensor adopts a highly adaptable sensor structure, with an angled mounting surface that can be adapted to mounting surfaces of different angles and directions, ensuring the accessibility and weldability of the sensor placement.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the complexity and cost of sensor placement and improves the adaptability and installation accessibility of sensors in automotive exhaust systems.

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Abstract

A high-adaptability sensor structure belongs to the technical field of automobile exhaust system sensors and is characterized by comprising a catalyst and an air inlet cone end connected to the circle center of the left side surface of the catalyst, a pressure difference pipeline is inserted in the outer edge of the left side surface of the air inlet cone end, and an exhaust cone end is connected to the circle center of the right side surface of the catalyst. An exhaust pipeline is connected to the circle center of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end, a protective jacket is welded to the outer edge of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end, a sensor probe is inserted into the circle center of the outer side surface of the protective jacket, and an over-high adaptive sensor mounting surface is changed into an oblique angle design, so that the sensor can be adaptive to mounting surfaces with different angles and different directions; and the welding accessibility can be well met.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of automotive exhaust system sensor devices, specifically relating to a highly adaptable sensor structure. Background Technology

[0002] In automotive exhaust systems, especially catalytic converter systems containing GPF, a variety of sensors are typically required, such as oxygen sensors, differential pressure sensors, and temperature sensors. These sensors are numerous and their placement is complex. Under EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) conditions, the sensors occupy a large space, making their placement difficult and costly. The placement of sensors is often limited by space and design requirements, leading to difficulties in placement or increased costs to meet the requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to adapt the highly adaptable sensor mounting surface to an angled design, making it compatible with mounting surfaces of different angles and directions. This ensures the proper arrangement of the exhaust sensor while also guaranteeing welding accessibility, reducing structural complexity and layout difficulty. The technical solution is as follows:

[0004] A highly adaptable sensor structure, characterized in that: it includes a catalyst 1 and an intake cone end 2 connected to the center of the left side surface of the catalyst 1; a differential pressure pipe 3 is inserted at the outer edge of the left side surface of the intake cone end 2; an exhaust cone end 4 is connected to the center of the right side surface of the catalyst 1; an exhaust pipe 5 is connected to the center of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end 4; a protective jacket 6 is welded to the outer edge of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end 4; and a sensor probe 7 is inserted at the center of the outer surface of the protective jacket 6. The system includes an end cap 2-1, a flange 2-2, a sleeve 2-3, and a gasket 2-4. The flange 2-2 is connected to the center of the left side surface of the end cap 2-1, and the sleeve 2-3 is connected to the outer edge of the left side surface of the end cap 2-1. Gaskets 2-4 are connected to the four edges of the left side surface of the flange 2-2. The end cap 2-1 is conical in shape. The sleeve 2-3 forms a downward angle with the differential pressure pipe 3. The end cap 2-1 is connected to the left side of the catalytic converter 1. The exhaust cone end 4 includes a cone cap 4-1 and a retaining block. 4-2, Welding ring 4-3 and welding end 4-4, a locking block 4-2 is connected to the lower edge of the right side surface of the conical cover 4-1, a welding ring 4-3 is connected to the center of the right side surface of the conical cover 4-1, and a welding end 4-4 is connected to the upper edge of the right side surface of the conical cover 4-1. The locking block 4-2 is concave in shape. The welding ring 4-3 is welded to the exhaust pipe 5. The welding end 4-4 is angled forward and upward. The conical cover 4-1 is conical in shape. The differential pressure pipe 3 is inserted into the locking block 4-2. 2. The protective outer casing 6 includes a protective tube 6-1, an insert 6-2, a rubber ring 6-3, and a nut 6-4. The insert 6-3 is connected to the center of the lower surface of the protective tube 6-1. The rubber ring 6-3 is connected to the four edges of the upper surface of the protective tube 6-1. The nut 6-4 is inserted into the center of the upper surface of the protective tube 6-1. The lower surface of the protective tube 6-1 is sloping. The insert 6-2 is inserted into the welding end 4-4. The nut 6-4 is T-shaped and is tightened onto the upper surface of the protective tube 6-1.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the mounting surface of the overly high-adaptive sensor is changed to an angled design, which can adapt to mounting surfaces of different angles and directions. While ensuring the arrangement of the exhaust sensor, it can also well meet the welding accessibility requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0007] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intake cone end 2 of this utility model;

[0008] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust cone end 4 of this utility model;

[0009] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective jacket 6 of this utility model;

[0010] In the diagram: 1. Catalyst; 2. Intake cone end; 3. Differential pressure pipe; 4. Exhaust cone end; 5. Exhaust pipe; 6. Protective jacket; 7. Sensor probe; 8. End cap 2-1; 9. Flange 2-2; 10. Sleeve 2-3; 11. Gasket 2-4; 12. Cone cap 4-1; 13. Clamping block 4-2; 14. Welding ring 4-3; 15. Welding end 4-4; 16. Protective tube 6-1; 17. Insert tube 6-2; 18. Rubber ring 6-3; 19. Nut 6-4. Detailed Implementation

[0011] Reference Figures 1-4 The highly adaptable sensor structure is characterized by comprising a catalyst 1 and an intake cone end 2 connected to the center of the left side surface of the catalyst 1. A differential pressure pipe 3 is inserted at the outer edge of the left side surface of the intake cone end 2. An exhaust cone end 4 is connected to the center of the right side surface of the catalyst 1. An exhaust pipe 5 is connected to the center of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end 4. A protective jacket 6 is welded to the outer edge of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end 4. A sensor probe 7 is inserted at the center of the outer surface of the protective jacket 6.

[0012] During use, because the differential pressure pipe 3 is lower than the height of the intake cone end 2 when it is connected to the intake cone end 2, the pressure inside the catalyst 1 is too high and backflow occurs. When the protective cover 6 is on, the angle between the protective cover 6 and the exhaust cone end 4 increases, so that the workers will not touch the exhaust cone end 4 and the protective cover 6 during welding. Then, the sensor probe 7 is inserted into the protective cover 6. Finally, the car exhaust gas enters the catalyst 1 and is discharged through the exhaust pipe 5.

[0013] Furthermore, the intake cone end 2 includes an end cover 2-1, a flange 2-2, a sleeve 2-3, and a gasket 2-4. The flange 2-2 is connected to the center of the left side surface of the end cover 2-1, the sleeve 2-3 is connected to the outer edge of the left side surface of the end cover 2-1, and the gasket 2-4 is connected to the four edges of the left side surface of the flange 2-2. The end cover 2-1 is conical in shape, and the sleeve 2-3 forms a downward angle with the differential pressure pipe 3. The end cover 2-1 is connected to the left side of the catalyst 1.

[0014] During use, due to the upward angle of the sleeve 2-3 and the flange 2-2, when the differential pressure pipe 2 is inserted into the sleeve 2-3, the differential pressure pipe 3 is at a downward angle. During use, water will not accumulate or ice blockage will occur at the inflection point of the differential pressure pipe 3. The flange 2-2 is connected to the car air pipe and the rubber gasket 2-4 is sealed. The exhaust gas is injected into the catalyst 1 through the end cap 2-1.

[0015] Furthermore, the exhaust cone end 4 includes a cone cover 4-1, a locking block 4-2, a welding ring 4-3, and a welding end 4-4. The locking block 4-2 is connected to the lower edge of the right side surface of the cone cover 4-1, the welding ring 4-3 is connected to the center of the right side surface of the cone cover 4-1, and the welding end 4-4 is connected to the upper edge of the right side surface of the cone cover 4-1. The locking block 4-2 is concave in shape, the welding ring 4-3 is welded to the exhaust pipe 5, the welding end 4-4 is at a forward and upward angle, the cone cover 4-1 is conical in shape, and the differential pressure pipe 3 is inserted into the locking block 4-2.

[0016] In use, the vehicle exhaust gas is injected into the exhaust pipe 5 through the cone cover 4-1 and the welding ring 4-3 and discharged, while the differential pressure pipe 3 is inserted into the clamp block 4-2 for fixation.

[0017] Furthermore, the protective outer casing 6 includes a protective tube 6-1, an insert 6-2, a rubber ring 6-3, and a nut 6-4. The insert 6-3 is connected to the center of the lower surface of the protective tube 6-1, and the rubber ring 6-3 is connected to the four edges of the upper surface of the protective tube 6-1. The nut 6-4 is inserted into the center of the upper surface of the protective tube 6-1. The lower surface of the protective tube 6-1 is sloping. The insert 6-2 is inserted into the welding end 4-4. The nut 6-4 is T-shaped and is tightened onto the upper surface of the protective tube 6-1.

[0018] In use, insert the insertion rod 6-2 into the welding end 4-4 while the protective tube 6-1 is secured to the outer surface of the welding end 4-4. Then, rotate the protective tube 6-1. Since the lower surface of the protective tube 6-1 is sloping, the distance between the protective tube 6-1 and the cone cap 4-1 can be adjusted while rotating the protective tube 6-1. After adjustment, weld the protective tube 6-1 to the welding end 4-4. During welding, the welding torch will not touch the cone cap 4-1 or the protective tube 6-1. Finally, insert the sensor probe 7 into the protective tube 6-1 and tighten it with the nut 6-4. Seal it with the rubber ring 6-3 before use.

[0019] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A highly conformable sensor structure, characterized by: It includes a catalyst (1) and an intake cone end (2) connected to the center of the left side surface of the catalyst (1). A differential pressure pipe (3) is inserted at the outer edge of the left side surface of the intake cone end (2). An exhaust cone end (4) is connected to the center of the right side surface of the catalyst (1). An exhaust pipe (5) is connected to the center of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end (4). A protective jacket (6) is welded to the outer edge of the right side surface of the exhaust cone end (4). A sensor probe (7) is inserted at the center of the outer side surface of the protective jacket (6).

2. The highly conformable sensor structure of claim 1, wherein: The intake cone end (2) includes an end cap (2-1), a flange (2-2), a sleeve (2-3), and a gasket (2-4). The flange (2-2) is connected to the center of the left side surface of the end cap (2-1), the sleeve (2-3) is connected to the outer edge of the left side surface of the end cap (2-1), and the gasket (2-4) is connected to the four edges of the left side surface of the flange (2-2). The end cap (2-1) is conical in shape, and the sleeve (2-3) is at a downward angle to the differential pressure pipe (3). The end cap (2-1) is connected to the left side of the catalyst (1).

3. The highly conformable sensor structure of claim 1, wherein: The exhaust cone end (4) includes a cone cover (4-1), a locking block (4-2), a welding ring (4-3), and a welding end (4-4). The locking block (4-2) is connected to the lower edge of the right side surface of the cone cover (4-1). The welding ring (4-3) is connected to the center of the right side surface of the cone cover (4-1). The welding end (4-4) is connected to the upper edge of the right side surface of the cone cover (4-1). The locking block (4-2) is concave in shape. The welding ring (4-3) is welded to the exhaust pipe (5). The welding end (4-4) is at a forward and upward angle. The cone cover (4-1) is conical in shape. The differential pressure pipe (3) is inserted into the locking block (4-2).

4. The highly conformable sensor structure of claim 3, wherein: The protective jacket (6) includes a protective tube (6-1), an insert (6-2), a rubber ring (6-3), and a nut (6-4). The insert (6-2) is connected to the center of the lower surface of the protective tube (6-1). The rubber ring (6-3) is connected to the four edges of the upper surface of the protective tube (6-1). The nut (6-4) is inserted into the center of the upper surface of the protective tube (6-1). The lower surface of the protective tube (6-1) is sloping. The insert (6-2) is inserted into the welding end (4-4). The nut (6-4) is T-shaped and is tightened onto the upper surface of the protective tube (6-1).