Lightweight automobile front suspension double-leg damping fork
By designing a lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for the front suspension of automobiles, using a dual-leg structure and a specific groove design, the problems of insufficient suspension lightweighting and support are solved, thereby improving the comfort and handling of the automobile suspension.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENGRANG AUTOMOTIVE SYST (CHANGSHU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing double wishbone suspension systems are difficult to simultaneously meet the requirements of lightweight design and high support in high-performance vehicles, affecting the comfort and handling of the suspension.
A lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for automotive front suspension was designed. It adopts a dual-leg mounting structure, combined with crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting steps, V-grooves, and weight-reducing grooves to enhance support and weight reduction. It is fixed to the front stabilizer bar by a plug-in rod to improve installation stability and visibility.
It achieves weight reduction while maintaining strength, improves suspension support and comfort, enhances handling, and simplifies the installation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive shock absorber fork technology, and in particular to a lightweight automotive front suspension dual-leg shock absorber fork. Background Technology
[0002] The shock absorber fork supports the shock absorber strut on the lower crossarm of the multi-link suspension.
[0003] With the continuous development of modern life, high-performance car styles are emerging one after another. This is also accompanied by increasingly higher requirements for the suspension comfort and handling of high-performance passenger cars. At present, the double wishbone front suspension structure is widely used in new energy sedans, SUVs and MPVs. In order to match the double wishbone suspension structure, a lightweight double-leg shock absorber fork has been designed. While retaining the strength of the original shock absorber fork, compared with the traditional shock absorber fork, the double-leg structure shock absorber fork has higher support strength. The related weight reduction design makes the shock absorber fork lighter, which can increase the handling and comfort of the car.
[0004] Therefore, we provide a lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for automotive front suspension. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing a lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for the front suspension of automobiles, thereby improving the comfort and handling of the vehicle suspension.
[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a lightweight automotive front suspension dual-leg shock absorber fork, including a main body and two mounting legs disposed on one side of the main body. The mounting legs have shock absorber fork mounting holes inside, the main body has shock absorber mounting holes inside, the main body has shock absorber locking grooves on its surface, a V-shaped groove is provided in the middle of the shock absorber locking grooves, a weight-reducing groove is provided on the surface of the main body, a square platform is provided on one side surface of the main body, and a crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step is provided at the bottom of the shock absorber mounting holes.
[0007] Preferably, the mounting leg is located on one side of the main body, the shock absorber fork mounting hole is located inside the mounting leg, and two shock absorber locking holes are provided on the surface of the main body.
[0008] Preferably, the shock absorber locking hole is located on one side surface of the main body, and the shock absorber mounting hole is located inside the main body.
[0009] Preferably, the V-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the shock absorber locking groove, the weight-reducing grooves are formed on both sides of the main body, and the square platform is set on one side of the main body.
[0010] Preferably, the crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step is fixedly installed vertically below the bottom of the shock absorber mounting hole.
[0011] Preferably, a front stabilizer bar mounting hole is formed on one side surface of the main body, a first boss feature is formed on the surface of the mounting leg, a second boss feature is formed on one side of the first boss feature, a plug rod is inserted into the front stabilizer bar mounting hole, a protective plate is installed at one end of the plug rod, and a limit plate is installed at the end of the plug rod away from the protective plate.
[0012] Preferably, the plug rod and the front stabilizer rod mounting hole form a plug-in structure, the protective plate is fixedly installed on one side surface of the plug rod, and the limiting plate is screwed into the plug rod.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for automotive front suspension, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] This utility model, with its double-fixed mounting leg design, significantly improves the support for the car suspension shock absorber after installation, ensuring both the stability of the car suspension and a high level of comfort.
[0015] This utility model features a crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step that integrates with the V-groove and shock-absorbing groove. While maintaining a certain level of support strength, it effectively reduces the weight of the shock absorber fork. The square platform enhances the visibility of the shock absorber fork, thereby improving the comfort and handling of the vehicle suspension.
[0016] The parts of this device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a lightweight automotive front suspension double-leg shock absorber fork proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the front stabilizer bar mounting hole structure for a lightweight automotive front suspension double-leg shock absorber fork proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the shock absorber mounting hole structure of a lightweight automotive front suspension double-leg shock absorber fork proposed in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connector rod structure of a lightweight automotive front suspension double-leg shock absorber fork proposed in this utility model;
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 4. Front stabilizer bar mounting hole; 5. Mounting leg; 6. Shock absorber fork mounting hole; 7. Crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step; 8. Shock absorber locking hole; 9. V-groove; 10. Shock absorber mounting hole; 11. Weight reduction groove; 13. Square platform; 14. Shock absorber locking groove; 15. Protective plate; 16. Limiting plate; 17. First boss feature; 18. Second boss feature; 19. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] Example 1: A lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for automotive front suspension, such as... Figures 1-4As shown, the device includes a main body 1 and two mounting legs 5 located on one side of the main body 1. The mounting legs 5 have shock-absorbing fork mounting holes 6 inside. The main body 1 has shock absorber mounting holes 10 inside. The surface of the main body 1 has a shock absorber locking groove 14, with a V-shaped groove 9 in the middle. The surface of the main body 1 has a weight-reducing groove 11. One side of the main body 1 has a square platform 13. The bottom of the shock absorber mounting hole 10 has a crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step 7. The shock absorber fork designed in this invention adopts a double-leg mounting structure, with two mounting legs mounted on one side of the main body 1. 5. The buckling strength can reach over 100KN. After installation with the automotive suspension shock absorber, it can significantly improve the support for the automotive suspension shock absorber, ensuring the stability of the automotive suspension while also taking into account comfort and a high level of comfort. When installing the shock absorber fork, the shock absorber fork designed in this utility model is inserted into the automotive suspension shock absorber through the shock absorber mounting hole 10 opened inside the main body 1. After the automotive suspension shock absorber enters the interior of the shock absorber mounting hole 10, it will fit against the two crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting steps 7 below the shock absorber mounting hole 10 and support the automotive suspension above it. The installation position of the shock absorber is limited. The crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step 7 adopts a crescent shape design, which can effectively reduce the weight of the shock absorber fork while meeting a certain support strength. After the shock absorber fork is engaged with the vehicle suspension shock absorber, the shock absorber fork and vehicle suspension are installed and fixed through the shock absorber fork mounting hole 6 at one end of the mounting leg 5 and the first boss feature 17 and the second boss feature 18 on the surface of the mounting leg 5. The vehicle suspension shock absorber is located below the shock absorber locking groove 14 and is fixed with bolts through the shock absorber locking hole 8, so that the space above the shock absorber mounting hole 10 is oriented inward. The convergence reduces the gap between the shock absorber locking grooves 14, forming a V-shaped groove 9 after the shock absorber fork is installed. This, together with the weight-reducing groove 11 on the surface of the main body 1, creates a multi-groove design. This design effectively reduces weight while maintaining the original strength of the shock absorber fork, thereby reducing the overall weight of the car suspension and improving the car's handling. The square platform 13 installed on one side of the main body 1 allows for the imprinting of production markings and QR codes, ensuring the availability of materials for later maintenance and improving the recognizability of the shock absorber fork. This, in turn, enhances the comfort and handling of the car suspension.
[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the mounting leg 5 is located on one side of the main body 1, the shock absorber fork mounting hole 6 is opened inside the mounting leg 5, and two shock absorber locking holes 8 are opened on the surface of the main body 1. The shock absorber locking holes 8 are opened on one side surface of the main body 1, and the shock absorber mounting hole 10 is opened inside the main body 1. The shock absorber fork mounting hole 6, the shock absorber locking groove 14, and the crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step 7 can achieve the effect of installing and fixing the shock absorber fork and the vehicle suspension shock absorber.
[0026] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the V-shaped groove 9 is opened in the middle of the shock absorber locking groove 14, and the weight reduction grooves 11 are opened on both sides of the main body 1. The square platform 13 is set on one side of the main body 1, and the crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step 7 is fixedly installed vertically below the bottom of the shock absorber mounting hole 10. The crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step 7 can provide a certain mounting carrier for the car suspension shock absorber and ensure the fixation of the car shock absorber's installation position.
[0027] Example 2: A lightweight dual-leg shock absorber fork for automotive front suspension, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, a front stabilizer bar mounting hole 4 is provided on one side surface of the main body 1, a first boss feature 17 is provided on the surface of the mounting leg 5, and a second boss feature 18 is provided on one side of the first boss feature 17. A connecting rod 19 is inserted into the front stabilizer bar mounting hole 4. A protective plate 15 is installed at one end of the connecting rod 19, and a limiting plate 16 is installed at the end of the connecting rod 19 away from the protective plate 15. The shock absorber fork designed in this utility model can be installed and fixed to the front stabilizer bar of the car suspension through the front stabilizer bar mounting hole 4, so as to achieve the effect of fixed connection and installation. Through the first boss feature 17 and the second boss feature 18, the fixed position can be selected according to the installation position of the shock absorber fork, so as to ensure the installation stability of the shock absorber fork and the car suspension.
[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the plug-in rod 19 and the front stabilizer bar mounting hole 4 form a plug-in structure. The protective plate 15 is fixedly installed on one side surface of the plug-in rod 19. The limiting plate 16 is screwed into the plug-in rod 19. When transporting the shock absorber fork, the plug-in rod 19 is inserted into the interior of the front stabilizer bar mounting hole 4 and the installation position is fixed by the limiting plate 16. Under the protection of the protective plate 15, it can be ensured that the front stabilizer bar mounting hole 4 will not be deformed during transportation, thus affecting the normal use of the shock absorber fork in the later stage.
[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A lightweight automobile front suspension double-leg shock absorber fork, comprising a main body (1) and two mounting legs (5) arranged on one side of the main body (1), characterized in that, The mounting leg (5) has a shock absorber fork mounting hole (6) inside, the main body (1) has a shock absorber mounting hole (10) inside, the main body (1) has a shock absorber locking groove (14) on its surface, a V-shaped groove (9) is provided in the middle of the shock absorber locking groove (14), a weight reduction groove (11) is provided on the surface of the main body (1), a square platform (13) is provided on one side surface of the main body (1), and a crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step (7) is provided at the bottom of the shock absorber mounting hole (10).
2. The light-weighted double leg shock absorber fork for the front suspension of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting leg (5) is located on one side of the main body (1), the shock absorber fork mounting hole (6) is opened inside the mounting leg (5), and two shock absorber locking holes (8) are opened on the surface of the main body (1).
3. The light-weighted double leg shock absorber fork for the front suspension of an automobile according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shock absorber locking hole (8) is opened on one side surface of the main body (1), and the shock absorber mounting hole (10) is opened inside the main body (1).
4. The light-weighted double leg shock absorber fork for the front suspension of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that, The V-shaped groove (9) is opened in the middle of the shock absorber locking groove (14), and the weight reduction groove (11) is opened on both sides of the main body (1). The square platform (13) is set on one side of the main body (1).
5. The lightweight automobile front suspension double leg shock absorber fork according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crescent-shaped shock absorber mounting step (7) is fixedly installed vertically below the bottom of the shock absorber mounting hole (10).
6. The lightweight automobile front suspension double leg shock absorber fork according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) has a front stabilizer rod mounting hole (4) on one side surface, the mounting leg (5) has a first boss feature (17) on its surface, a second boss feature (18) is provided on one side of the first boss feature (17), a plug rod (19) is inserted into the front stabilizer rod mounting hole (4), a protective plate (15) is installed at one end of the plug rod (19), and a limit plate (16) is installed at the end of the plug rod (19) away from the protective plate (15).
7. The lightweight automobile front suspension double leg damping fork according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plug rod (19) and the front stabilizer mounting hole (4) form a plug-in structure. The protective plate (15) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the plug rod (19). The limiting plate (16) is screwed into the plug rod (19).