Crawler-type frame integrated with oil tank

By integrating the main and auxiliary oil tanks into the tracked frame design, the space occupation problem of traditional frames is solved, thereby improving space utilization and heat dissipation of the hydraulic system.

CN224146047UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21SHANXI JINMEI GRP TECH RESEACH INST
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANXI JINMEI GRP TECH RESEACH INST
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional chassis design results in the fuel tank occupying chassis space, which limits the placement of other equipment and the heat dissipation requirements of the hydraulic system.

Method used

Design a tracked vehicle frame with an integrated oil tank, integrating the main oil tank and auxiliary oil tank into the main frame and connecting them via flanges. The main oil tank is equipped with a return oil filter and filter holes. The front and rear bulkheads of the main frame are equipped with return oil interfaces. Hydraulic pipelines and control cables are connected via round steel pipes. Hydraulic components are installed in the rear assembly. The driver's cab is fixed to the main frame.

Benefits of technology

This design improves space utilization, increases tank capacity, simplifies the structure, and facilitates the placement of other components and the cooling of the hydraulic system.

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Abstract

The crawler-type frame comprises a main frame, a main oil tank is integrated in the main frame, an auxiliary oil tank is arranged above the main oil tank and connected with the main oil tank through a bottom flange, and an oil return filter mounting hole, an air filter hole, a hydraulic oil filling hole and an oil stain meter are arranged on the upper portion of the auxiliary oil tank. A rear panel and a tail panel in a front groove of the main frame are a front partition plate and a rear partition plate of the main oil tank, an oil suction flange is mounted on the rear partition plate, oil return connectors are mounted on the front partition plate and the rear partition plate respectively, and the oil return connectors are welded into a main oil return pipeline through steel pipes and extend out of the upper end face of the main oil tank. The left partition plate and the right partition plate of the main oil tank are connected with the crawler walking mechanism in a welded mode, and a magnetic cover plate is assembled on the side face of the main oil tank and used for adsorbing and cleaning iron impurities in the oil tank. The frame is used as the frame of the hydraulic crawler-type engineering machinery, can be used as a machine body, has the function of an oil tank, and can greatly save the space size.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of engineering machinery, specifically relating to a tracked vehicle frame with an integrated fuel tank. Background Technology

[0002] In engineering machinery and coal mining equipment, traditional chassis designs are simple, with fuel tanks typically bolted to the chassis. This fuel tank occupies chassis space, hindering the placement of other equipment. Furthermore, the fuel tank needs to be compact, limiting its volume and impeding heat dissipation for the hydraulic system. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a chassis design that saves space and increases space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tracked vehicle frame with an integrated oil tank, which not only ensures the size of the vehicle body space, but also has a larger oil tank, which is conducive to the placement of other accessories and the heat dissipation of the hydraulic system.

[0004] This utility model adopts the following technical solution: a tracked vehicle frame with an integrated oil tank, including a main frame, a main oil tank integrated inside the main frame, an auxiliary oil tank set above the main oil tank, the auxiliary oil tank being connected to the main oil tank through a bottom flange, and having an oil return filter mounting hole, an air filter hole, a hydraulic oil filling hole, and an oil stain gauge on its upper part; the main oil tank is a box-shaped structure, the rear panel and the rear panel in the front groove of the main frame are the front and rear partitions of the main oil tank, the rear partition is equipped with an oil suction flange, the front and rear partitions are respectively equipped with oil return interfaces, the oil return interfaces are welded into a main oil return pipeline through steel pipes extending to the upper end face of the main oil tank and communicating with the oil return filter of the auxiliary oil tank, and the left and right partitions of the main oil tank are connected to the tracked walking mechanism.

[0005] Furthermore, round steel pipes are obliquely welded to the left and right sides inside the main oil tank to form an installation channel for hydraulic pipelines and control cables from the tail of the unit to the head of the unit.

[0006] Furthermore, a magnetic cover is installed on the side of the main fuel tank to absorb and clean iron impurities inside the fuel tank.

[0007] Furthermore, a robotic arm connecting shaft is set at the front end of the main frame, which is connected to the robotic arm via a pin. A tail assembly is set at the rear end of the main frame to provide counterweight for the machine body and to install hydraulic components.

[0008] Furthermore, the tail assembly is connected to the rear bulkhead by bolts, and an explosion-proof motor, oil pump, and mining explosion-proof starter are installed on the tail assembly. A counterweight box is set at the rear of the tail assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the driver's cab is bolted to the main frame for mounting various instruments and equipment, with the driver's seat located in front of the auxiliary fuel tank.

[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The integrated oil tank tracked chassis structure proposed in this utility model is simple and novel in design, simplifying the structure and saving chassis space. This chassis serves as the main body of hydraulic tracked engineering machinery, functioning as both the machine body and the oil tank. By integrating the hydraulic oil tank onto the chassis, not only is space saved, but the capacity for loading hydraulic oil is also increased, significantly reducing space occupation and improving space utilization. Furthermore, it facilitates the placement of other components and the cooling of the hydraulic system. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the main frame of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the main frame of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a left view of the main frame of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a front view of the auxiliary fuel tank of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a top view of the auxiliary fuel tank of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a front view of the tail assembly of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 100, Main frame; 101, Main oil tank; 102, Rear bulkhead; 103, Oil suction flange; 104, Front bulkhead; 105, Oil return interface; 106, Left and right bulkheads; 107, Round steel pipe; 108, Magnetic cover plate; 200, Auxiliary oil tank; 201, Bottom flange; 202, Operating hole; 203, Oil return filter mounting hole; 204, Air filter hole; 205, Hydraulic oil filling hole; 206, Oil stain gauge; 300, Tail assembly; 301, Counterweight box; 400, Driver's platform; 500, Driver's seat; 600, Robotic arm connecting shaft; 700, Tracked walking mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed account of a tracked vehicle frame with an integrated fuel tank.

[0021] like Figure 1As shown, a tracked chassis with an integrated fuel tank includes a main chassis 100, an auxiliary fuel tank 200, a rear assembly 300, a cab 400, a driver's seat 500, a robotic arm connecting shaft 600, and a tracked traveling mechanism 700. The main chassis 100 integrates a main fuel tank 101, which is connected to the auxiliary fuel tank 200 via a flange. The robotic arm connecting shaft 600 is welded to the front end of the main chassis 100 to facilitate the adaptation of various types of robotic arms and is connected to the robotic arm via a pin. The tracked traveling mechanism 700 is located below the main chassis 100 and provides the unit with the power for movement. The cab 400 is bolted to the main chassis 100 and is used to mount various instruments and equipment. The driver's seat 500 is located in front of the auxiliary fuel tank 200, facilitating operation by personnel on the chassis. The rear assembly 300 is bolted to the main chassis 100 and provides counterweight for the chassis and for installing hydraulic components.

[0022] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the main oil tank 101 is a sealed container space formed by welding high-strength steel plates. It has a box-shaped structure. The rear panel and tail panel within the front recess of the main frame 100 serve as the front partition 104 and rear partition 102 of the oil tank. The rear partition 102 is equipped with an oil suction flange 103. The front partition 104 and rear partition 102 are respectively equipped with oil return interfaces 105 for convenient hydraulic pipeline return. The oil return interfaces 105 are welded together to form a main oil return pipeline extending to the upper surface of the main oil tank 101 and connecting to the oil return filter of the auxiliary oil tank 200. The left and right partitions 106 of the main oil tank 101 are welded to the left and right tracked walking mechanisms 700. Two round steel pipes 107 are diagonally welded to the left and right sides inside the main oil tank 101 to facilitate the installation of hydraulic pipelines and control cables from the rear of the unit to the front. Magnetic covers 108 are fitted to the sides of the main oil tank 101 to absorb and clean iron impurities inside the tank.

[0023] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom flange 201 is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary oil tank 200, which is connected to the main oil tank 101 through the bottom flange 201. An operation hole 202 is provided in front of it to facilitate the flange connection operation between the main oil tank 101 and the auxiliary oil tank 200. The upper part of it has a return oil filter installation hole 203, an air filter hole 204, a hydraulic oil filling hole 205 and an oil stain gauge 206.

[0024] like Figure 7 As shown, the tail assembly 300 is connected to the rear partition 102 by bolts. The tail assembly 300 is the power unit of the entire unit, and it can be equipped with an explosion-proof motor, oil pump, mining explosion-proof starter, and hydraulic components. A counterweight box 301 is set at the rear of the tail assembly 300, which can be adjusted according to the front robotic arm to maintain the balance of the machine.

[0025] This chassis is used as the chassis for hydraulic tracked construction machinery. It serves as both the machine body and the fuel tank, which can greatly save space.

[0026] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tracked vehicle frame incorporating an oil tank characterised in that: Includes a main frame (100), with a main oil tank (101) integrated inside the main frame (100). An auxiliary oil tank (200) is installed above the main oil tank (101). The auxiliary oil tank (200) is connected to the main oil tank (101) through a bottom flange (201). Its upper part has a return oil filter installation hole (203), an air filter hole (204), a hydraulic oil filling hole (205), and an oil stain gauge (206). The main oil tank (101) has a box-shaped structure. The rear panel is located in the front recess of the main frame (100). The rear panel is the front partition (104) and rear partition (102) of the main oil tank (101). The rear partition (102) is equipped with an oil suction flange (103). The front partition (104) and the rear partition (102) are respectively equipped with oil return interfaces (105). The oil return interfaces (105) are welded into a main oil return pipeline through steel pipes and extend to the upper end face of the main oil tank (101) and are connected to the oil return filter of the auxiliary oil tank. The left and right partitions (106) of the main oil tank (101) are connected to the track walking mechanism (700).

2. The integrated tank track frame of claim 1, wherein: The main oil tank (101) has round steel pipes (107) welded diagonally on the left and right sides to form the installation channel for hydraulic pipelines and control cables from the tail of the unit to the head of the unit.

3. The integrated tank track frame of claim 1, wherein: A magnetic cover plate (108) is installed on the side of the main oil tank (101) to absorb and clean iron impurities in the oil tank.

4. The integrated tank track frame of claim 1, wherein: The front end of the main frame (100) is provided with a robotic arm connecting shaft (600), which is connected to the robotic arm through a pin. The rear end of the main frame (100) is provided with a tail assembly (300), which is used to provide body counterweight and install hydraulic components.

5. The integrated tank track frame of claim 4, wherein: The tail assembly (300) is connected to the rear partition (102) by bolts. An explosion-proof motor, an oil pump and a mine explosion-proof starter are installed on the tail assembly (300). A counterweight box (301) is set at the rear of the tail assembly (300).

6. The track frame with integrated oil tank of any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The driver's cab (400) is bolted to the main frame (100) for mounting various instruments and equipment. The driver's seat (500) is located in front of the auxiliary fuel tank (200).