Novel generator support

By designing a lightweight cast aluminum generator bracket, combined with weight reduction and reinforcing ribs, the noise and safety hazards caused by vibration were solved, the engine space layout was optimized, and the engine stability and maintenance efficiency were improved.

CN224191732UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01HARBIN DONGAN AUTO ENGINE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HARBIN DONGAN AUTO ENGINE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing generator brackets are prone to noise and safety hazards due to vibration, and they also occupy a lot of space, affecting the stability and maintainability of the engine.

Method used

A novel generator bracket was designed using cast aluminum material, incorporating a hollowed-out groove or through-hole weight-reducing structure and reinforcing ribs. It features an obstacle avoidance structure to prevent interference and is positioned with the engine block via axial holes, achieving a stable connection and lightweight design.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces noise and safety hazards, improves engine space utilization, enhances structural strength, simplifies maintenance processes, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

A novel generator support belongs to the technical field of engines. A first generator mounting hole and a second generator mounting hole are formed in the support body and used for being fixedly connected with a generator assembly, and a first support mounting hole, a second support mounting hole, a third support mounting hole, a fourth support mounting hole and a fifth support mounting hole are formed in the support body and used for being fixedly connected with an engine cylinder. The first support mounting hole and the fifth support mounting hole are axial holes and used in cooperation with an axial positioning structure of an engine cylinder block, and an avoiding structure, a weight reduction structure and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the support body. The novel generator support provided by the utility model has remarkable beneficial effects in the aspects of stably fixing a generator assembly, realizing lightweight design, optimizing spatial arrangement, improving assembly precision and stability, enhancing structural strength, facilitating maintenance and replacement, integrally casting and forming and the like, and has wide application prospect and market value.
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Description

A new type of generator bracket Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of engine technology, specifically a novel generator bracket. Background Technology

[0002] As engine technology advances, engine drive systems require various accessories to work in tandem, such as generators, air conditioning compressors, and hydraulic power steering pumps. Therefore, it is often necessary to design and manufacture corresponding brackets to accommodate the needs of different customers.

[0003] Meanwhile, mounting holes need to be drilled in the engine block to secure the corresponding brackets. Since accessories generate vibrations during operation, leading to noise and even potential breakage of parts or bolts securing them, posing safety hazards, appropriate accessory brackets are necessary to stably secure the wheel system accessories. The engine compartment has limited space, and the brackets allow the generator to be fixed in a suitable position, avoiding interference with other components. A well-designed bracket allows for quick generator disassembly, simplifying maintenance work such as belt replacement.

[0004] Therefore, the design of the generator bracket has a significant impact on the stability of the generator, the maintainability of the engine, the reliability of the engine, and the layout of the car's engine compartment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problems existing in the background art, this utility model provides a novel generator bracket.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a novel generator bracket, comprising a bracket body, a generator mounting hole one, a bracket mounting hole one, a bracket mounting hole two, a bracket mounting hole three, a bracket mounting hole four, a bracket mounting hole five, a generator mounting hole two, an avoidance structure, a weight reduction structure, and multiple reinforcing ribs;

[0007] The bracket body is provided with generator mounting hole one and generator mounting hole two for fixed connection with generator assembly. The bracket body is provided with bracket mounting hole one, bracket mounting hole two, bracket mounting hole three, bracket mounting hole four and bracket mounting hole five for fixed connection with engine cylinder block. Bracket mounting hole one and bracket mounting hole five are axial holes and are used in conjunction with the axial positioning structure of engine cylinder block. The bracket body is provided with avoidance structure, weight reduction structure and multiple reinforcing ribs.

[0008] The avoidance structure is a recessed or hollowed-out structure in the main body of the support frame, used to avoid interference from other components in the engine compartment.

[0009] The weight-reducing structure is a hollow groove or through hole on the support body, and the reinforcing ribs are distributed around the weight-reducing structure to compensate for the strength of the weight-reducing area.

[0010] The support body and multiple reinforcing ribs are integrally cast.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. Stable fixing of generator assembly: The novel generator bracket of this utility model, through the precisely designed generator mounting holes, can ensure a reliable connection between the generator assembly and the bracket body, achieving a stable fixing effect and effectively reducing noise and safety hazards caused by vibration.

[0013] 2. Lightweight design: The bracket body is made of cast aluminum and combined with a weight-reducing structural design. Through hollow slots or through holes, the amount of material used is reduced, which significantly reduces the weight of the bracket. This is beneficial for engine weight reduction, thereby improving fuel efficiency and reducing vehicle operating costs.

[0014] 3. Optimize space layout: The recessed or hollowed-out structure of the avoidance structure as the main body of the support effectively reduces the volume occupied by the support, compresses the layout space between the generator assembly and other components in the engine compartment, improves the space utilization of the engine compartment, and meets the engine compartment layout needs of different customers.

[0015] 4. Improve assembly accuracy and stability: Bracket mounting holes one and five serve as axial holes. By cooperating with the axial positioning structure of the engine cylinder block, the bracket can be precisely axially positioned, improving assembly accuracy and stability and ensuring the coordinated working performance of engine wheel system accessories.

[0016] 5. Enhanced structural strength: The support body is equipped with multiple reinforcing ribs distributed around the weight-reducing structure. Through a reasonable layout (such as radial or grid distribution), the strength of the support body is effectively enhanced while reducing weight, ensuring that the support can stably bear the weight of the generator assembly and improving the reliability and durability of the overall structure.

[0017] 6. Facilitates maintenance and replacement: The bracket design supports quick disassembly of the generator assembly. During maintenance, simply remove the fastening bolts at the generator mounting holes to quickly disassemble the generator assembly. This facilitates the inspection, adjustment, or replacement of components in the gear train, enabling rapid maintenance and replacement of parts such as belts, significantly improving maintenance efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

[0018] 7. Integrated casting: The support body and multiple reinforcing ribs are integrally cast, which improves the overall integrity and structural strength of the support, reduces assembly steps, improves production efficiency, and ensures the consistency and reliability of the support.

[0019] In summary, the novel generator bracket of this utility model exhibits significant beneficial effects in terms of stabilizing and fixing the generator assembly, lightweight design, optimized space layout, improved assembly accuracy and stability, enhanced structural strength, convenient maintenance and replacement, and integrated casting molding, and has broad application prospects and market value. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a front view of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] This embodiment describes a novel generator bracket, including a bracket body 1, a generator mounting hole 1 2, a bracket mounting hole 1 3, a bracket mounting hole 2 4, a bracket mounting hole 3 5, a bracket mounting hole 4 6, a bracket mounting hole 5 7, a generator mounting hole 2 8, an avoidance structure 10, a weight reduction structure 11, and multiple reinforcing ribs 9.

[0024] The bracket body 1 is provided with generator mounting hole 1 2 and generator mounting hole 2 8 for fixed connection with generator assembly. The bracket body 1 is provided with bracket mounting hole 1 3, bracket mounting hole 2 4, bracket mounting hole 3 5, bracket mounting hole 4 6, and bracket mounting hole 5 7 for fixed connection with engine cylinder block. The bracket mounting hole 1 3 and bracket mounting hole 5 7 are axial holes and are used in conjunction with the axial positioning structure of engine cylinder block. The bracket body 1 is provided with clearance structure 10, weight reduction structure 11, and multiple reinforcing ribs 9.

[0025] The avoidance structure 10 is a recessed or hollowed-out structure in the main body of the support body 1, used to avoid interference from other components in the engine compartment.

[0026] The weight-reducing structure 11 is a hollow groove or through hole on the support body 1, and the reinforcing ribs 9 are distributed around the weight-reducing structure 11 to compensate for the strength of the weight-reducing area.

[0027] The support body 1 and multiple reinforcing ribs 9 are integrally cast.

[0028] The specific working principle and function of this utility model are as follows: First, the generator assembly is fixedly connected to the upper and lower mounting points of the generator assembly through the generator mounting hole 1 and generator mounting hole 2 on the bracket body 1 using bolts, ensuring a reliable connection between the generator assembly and the bracket body 1. The bracket body 1 is made of cast aluminum material, which has the advantages of being lightweight, low cost, and moderate strength, meeting the requirements of engine lightweighting and reliability. At the same time, the bracket mounting holes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 on the bracket body 1 can be connected to the engine block through bolts. Among them, bracket mounting holes 1, 3 and 7 serve as axial holes, which, through cooperation with the axial positioning structure of the engine block, achieve precise axial positioning of the bracket, improving assembly accuracy and stability.

[0029] Regarding the weight and strength of the support, the weight-reducing structure 11 on the support body 1 reduces the amount of material used through hollow slots or through holes, thereby reducing the weight of the support. At the same time, the weight-reducing structure 11 works in conjunction with multiple reinforcing ribs 9. In areas subject to greater stress, the reinforcing ribs 9 are distributed radially to effectively disperse stress. In areas with relatively uniform stress, the reinforcing ribs 9 are distributed in a grid pattern to enhance the overall structural rigidity. While reducing weight, the strength of the support body 1 is enhanced, ensuring that the support can stably bear the weight of the generator assembly.

[0030] In addition, the avoidance structure 10 on the bracket body 1, as a recessed or hollowed-out structure of the main body, effectively reduces the volume occupied by the bracket body 1 and compresses the arrangement space between the generator assembly and other components in the engine compartment. When the generator assembly is fixed on the bracket body 1, its outer contour and the recessed or hollowed-out area of ​​the avoidance structure 10 form a spatial avoidance relationship, avoiding interference with pulleys, pipes and other components in the engine compartment and improving the space utilization rate of the engine compartment.

[0031] In terms of maintenance, when the gear train needs to be repaired, the generator assembly can be quickly disassembled simply by removing the fastening bolts at generator mounting hole 12 and generator mounting hole 28. At this time, the gear train can be easily inspected, adjusted or replaced, enabling rapid repair and replacement of components such as belts, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A novel generator bracket, characterized in that: The bracket includes a bracket body (1), a generator mounting hole 1 (2), a bracket mounting hole 1 (3), a bracket mounting hole 2 (4), a bracket mounting hole 3 (5), a bracket mounting hole 4 (6), a bracket mounting hole 5 (7), a generator mounting hole 2 (8), a clearance structure (10), a weight reduction structure (11), and multiple reinforcing ribs (9). The bracket body (1) is provided with a generator mounting hole 1 (2) and a generator mounting hole 2 (8) for fixed connection with the generator assembly. The bracket body (1) is provided with a bracket mounting hole 1 (3), a bracket mounting hole 2 (4), a bracket mounting hole 3 (5), a bracket mounting hole 4 (6), and a bracket mounting hole 5 (7) for fixed connection with the engine cylinder block. The bracket mounting hole 1 (3) and the bracket mounting hole 5 (7) are axial holes and are used in conjunction with the axial positioning structure of the engine cylinder block. The bracket body (1) is provided with a clearance structure (10), a weight reduction structure (11), and multiple reinforcing ribs (9).

2. The novel generator bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The avoidance structure (10) is a recessed or hollowed-out structure of the main body of the support body (1) to avoid interference from other components in the engine compartment.

3. The novel generator bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weight-reducing structure (11) is a hollow groove or through hole on the support body (1), and the reinforcing ribs (9) are distributed around the weight-reducing structure (11) to compensate for the strength of the weight-reducing area.

4. The novel generator bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support body (1) and multiple reinforcing ribs (9) are integrally cast.