Automobile shell die casting
By introducing a detachable sealing flange and limiting bracket structure between the oil pan and the engine block, the problem of cumbersome oil pan disassembly and assembly is solved, achieving efficient installation and enhanced sealing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HELANG TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The current process of removing and installing automotive oil pans is cumbersome and difficult, resulting in low efficiency.
A die-cast automotive housing component has been designed, comprising an oil pan, an engine block, a protective plate, and a limiting assembly. The alignment and connection process between the oil pan and the engine block is simplified through a detachably connected sealing flange and limiting bracket structure, and the installation efficiency is improved through a flexible connection assembly.
It simplifies the installation process of the oil pan, improves disassembly and assembly efficiency, reduces operational difficulty, and enhances sealing and protective effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive die-casting parts technology, and in particular to a die-cast automotive body part. Background Technology
[0002] In the automotive industry, engine housing components are generally made of one-piece die casting. The oil pan, which is one of the components of the automotive engine housing, is also made of one-piece die casting. The oil pan is the lower part of the crankcase. Its main function is to seal the crankcase and serve as the outer shell for oil storage. When the car is in motion, the oil pan is located under the car. Hard objects on the road may touch the bottom of the car and cause damage to the oil pan. Usually, a protective plate is installed on the oil pan to protect the chassis.
[0003] Patent CN222208042U discloses a die-cast part for an automotive engine housing, relating to the field of engine housings. It includes an oil pan body and a drain plug located at the bottom of the oil pan body. A protective plate is movably engaged at the bottom of the oil pan body. Fixing bolts are movably installed on both the front and rear sides of the protective plate. The fixing bolts penetrate the protective plate and are fixedly connected to the interior of the oil pan body. A bolt cover corresponding to the position of the drain plug is movably installed at the bottom of the fixing bolt.
[0004] The aforementioned patents still have the following technical defects: when disassembling and reinstalling the oil pan body, it is necessary to first align the oil pan with the bottom of the engine block, and then hold the oil pan body by hand before tightening the bolts. The operation is cumbersome and difficult, resulting in low disassembly and assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a die-casting part for automobile bodies.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is a die-cast automotive body part, including an oil pan, an engine block, a protective plate, and two sets of limiting components.
[0007] A first sealing flange is provided at the upper opening edge of the oil pan; a second sealing flange is provided at the lower opening edge of the engine block; the second sealing flange and the first sealing flange have a detachable connection structure; two sets of limiting components are symmetrically installed on both sides of the oil pan, the limiting components include a limiting frame and an elastic connecting component, the upper part of the limiting frame is "C" shaped, the limiting frame is slidably installed on the first sealing flange, and the limiting frame is elastically connected to the oil pan through the elastic connecting component; a protective plate is provided below the oil pan, and the protective plate and the oil pan have a detachable connection structure.
[0008] Preferably, the first sealing flange and the second sealing flange are detachably connected by a plurality of second bolts. The first sealing flange has a plurality of through holes, and the second sealing flange has a plurality of threaded grooves adapted to the second bolts. The plurality of threaded grooves correspond one-to-one with the plurality of through holes.
[0009] Preferably, multiple L-shaped sliding parts are vertically slidably installed on the side wall of the oil pan, and multiple second bolts are arranged one-to-one with the multiple L-shaped sliding parts. The second bolt includes a screw body, a hexagonal head, and a connecting post connecting the screw body and the hexagonal head. The diameter of the connecting post is smaller than the diameter of the screw body. Limiting holes are opened on the L-shaped sliding parts, and the connecting post is rotatably arranged inside the limiting holes.
[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the inner cavity of the oil pan has a funnel structure.
[0011] Preferably, the elastic connection assembly includes a guide rod, a spring, and a limiting block. The guide rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the oil pan, the guide rod movably passes through the limiting frame, the limiting block is connected to the end of the guide rod, and the spring is sleeved on the guide rod.
[0012] Preferably, the protective plate and the oil pan are detachably connected by multiple connecting components. The connecting components include a connecting ear plate, a first bolt, and a threaded tube. The connecting ear plate is connected to the protective plate, the threaded tube is connected to the oil pan, and the first bolt movably passes through the connecting ear plate and is threadedly connected to the threaded tube.
[0013] Preferably, the protective plate is provided with an outer tube, and a sealing cap is threadedly connected to the outer tube.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects: When installing the oil pan, the operator first pulls the limiting brackets on both sides outward, and then aligns the first sealing flange with the second sealing flange. After releasing the limiting brackets, the upper end of the limiting brackets is stuck on the edge of the second sealing flange, thereby achieving the initial limiting of the oil pan, so that the operator does not need to lift it by hand during the installation of the oil pan, thus improving the installation efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the oil pan structure in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the L-shaped sliding member and the second bolt in this utility model.
[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Oil pan; 2. Engine block; 3. Protective plate; 41. First sealing flange; 411. Perforation; 42. Second sealing flange; 5. Limiting bracket; 61. Guide rod; 62. Spring; 63. Limiting block; 7. Connecting ear plate; 8. L-shaped sliding component; 81. Limiting hole; 9. First bolt; 10. Threaded pipe; 11. Second bolt; 111. Screw body; 112. Hexagonal head; 113. Connecting column; 12. Outer pipe; 121. Sealing cap. Detailed Implementation
[0019] Example 1
[0020] like Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, the automobile body die casting part proposed in this embodiment includes an oil pan 1, an engine cylinder block 2, a protective plate 3, and two sets of limiting components.
[0021] The upper opening edge of the oil pan 1 is provided with a first sealing flange 41; the lower opening edge of the engine block 2 is provided with a second sealing flange 42; the second sealing flange 42 and the first sealing flange 41 have a detachable connection structure, and the first sealing flange 41 and the second sealing flange 42 are detachably connected by multiple second bolts 11. The first sealing flange 41 is provided with multiple through holes 411, and the second sealing flange 42 is provided with multiple threaded grooves that are adapted to the second bolts 11. The multiple threaded grooves are provided one-to-one with the multiple through holes 411.
[0022] Two sets of limiting components are symmetrically installed on both sides of the oil pan 1. The limiting components include a limiting frame 5 and an elastic connecting component. The upper part of the limiting frame 5 is "C" shaped. The limiting frame 5 is slidably installed on the first sealing flange 41. The limiting frame 5 is elastically connected to the oil pan 1 through the elastic connecting component. The elastic connecting component includes a guide rod 61, a spring 62 and a limiting block 63. The guide rod 61 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the oil pan 1. The guide rod 61 movably passes through the limiting frame 5. The limiting block 63 is connected to the end of the guide rod 61. The spring 62 is sleeved on the guide rod 61.
[0023] The protective plate 3 is located below the oil pan 1. The protective plate 3 and the oil pan 1 have a detachable connection structure. The protective plate 3 is set to protect the bottom of the oil pan 1 and reduce the probability of it being bumped or scratched. The protective plate 3 and the oil pan 1 are detachably connected by multiple connecting components. The connecting components include a connecting ear plate 7, a first bolt 9 and a threaded tube 10. The connecting ear plate 7 is connected to the protective plate 3, and the threaded tube 10 is connected to the oil pan 1. The first bolt 9 movably passes through the connecting ear plate 7 and is threadedly connected to the threaded tube 10. An outer tube 12 is set on the protective plate 3. A sealing cap 121 is threadedly connected to the outer tube 12. The outer tube 12 is set to protect the drain bolt. After the sealing cap 121 is removed, the drain operation can be easily performed.
[0024] In this embodiment, when installing the oil pan 1, the operator first pulls the limiting brackets 5 on both sides outward, and then aligns the first sealing flange 41 and the second sealing flange 42. After releasing the limiting brackets 5, the upper end of the limiting brackets 5 is stuck on the edge of the second sealing flange 42, thereby achieving the initial limiting of the oil pan 1. This eliminates the need for the operator to lift the oil pan 1 by hand during installation, improving installation efficiency. The second bolt 11 is passed through the through hole 411, and then the second bolt 11 is rotated with the help of a tool, so that the second bolt 11 is threadedly connected to the threaded groove on the second sealing flange 42 until the second bolt 11 is tightened to the limited position. Finally, the other second bolts 11 are fixedly installed in the same way, thereby completing the connection between the first sealing flange 41 and the second sealing flange 42. It should be noted that a sealing ring is also installed at the bottom of the second sealing flange 42. Its purpose is to enhance the sealing between the first sealing flange 41 and the second sealing flange 42 and prevent oil leakage.
[0025] Example 2
[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment, compared to Embodiment 1, this embodiment proposes a die-cast automotive body. In this embodiment, multiple L-shaped sliding parts 8 are vertically slidably installed on the side wall of the oil pan 1. Multiple second bolts 11 are correspondingly arranged with the multiple L-shaped sliding parts 8. The second bolt 11 includes a screw body 111, a hexagonal head 112, and a connecting post 113 connecting the screw body 111 and the hexagonal head 112. The diameter of the connecting post 113 is smaller than the diameter of the screw body 111. A limiting hole 81 is opened on the L-shaped sliding part 8, and the connecting post 113 is rotatably arranged inside the limiting hole 81. The second bolt 11 is rotatably installed on the L-shaped sliding part 8, and the L-shaped sliding part 8 can slide vertically on the side wall of the oil pan 1. After the second bolt 11 is disassembled, it will not fall off, which can avoid the loss of the second bolt 11. In addition, the tedious alignment work of the second bolt 11 can be eliminated in the subsequent installation process, thus improving the installation efficiency.
[0027] Example 3
[0028] like Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the automobile body die casting proposed in this embodiment has a funnel structure at the bottom of the inner cavity of the oil pan 1 compared to the first embodiment. Compared to the traditional planar arrangement of the inner cavity, this arrangement makes it less likely for debris in the oil to accumulate at the bottom of the inner cavity of the oil pan 1. As the oil is drained, a large amount of debris will be discharged, improving the cleanliness when the oil is injected next time.
[0029] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A die-cast automotive body part, characterized in that, It includes an oil pan (1), an engine block (2), a protective plate (3), and two sets of limiting components; The upper opening edge of the oil pan (1) is provided with a first sealing flange (41); the lower opening edge of the engine block (2) is provided with a second sealing flange (42); the second sealing flange (42) and the first sealing flange (41) have a detachable connection structure; two sets of limiting components are symmetrically installed on both sides of the oil pan (1), the limiting components include a limiting frame (5) and an elastic connecting component, the upper part of the limiting frame (5) is "C" shaped, the limiting frame (5) is slidably installed on the first sealing flange (41), and the limiting frame (5) is elastically connected to the oil pan (1) through the elastic connecting component; the protective plate (3) is located below the oil pan (1), and the protective plate (3) and the oil pan (1) have a detachable connection structure.
2. The automobile body die-casting part according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sealing flange (41) and the second sealing flange (42) are detachably connected by multiple second bolts (11). The first sealing flange (41) has multiple through holes (411), and the second sealing flange (42) has multiple threaded grooves that are adapted to the second bolts (11). The multiple threaded grooves correspond one-to-one with the multiple through holes (411).
3. The automobile body die-casting part according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple L-shaped sliding parts (8) are vertically slidably installed on the side wall of the oil pan (1). Multiple second bolts (11) are set one-to-one with multiple L-shaped sliding parts (8). The second bolt (11) includes a screw body (111), a hexagonal head (112), and a connecting post (113) connecting the screw body (111) and the hexagonal head (112). The diameter of the connecting post (113) is smaller than the diameter of the screw body (111). A limit hole (81) is opened on the L-shaped sliding part (8), and the connecting post (113) is rotatably set inside the limit hole (81).
4. The automobile body die-casting part according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner cavity of the oil pan (1) is a funnel structure.
5. A die-cast automotive body part according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic connection assembly includes a guide rod (61), a spring (62) and a limiting block (63). The guide rod (61) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the oil pan (1). The guide rod (61) moves through the limiting frame (5). The limiting block (63) is connected to the end of the guide rod (61). The spring (62) is sleeved on the guide rod (61).
6. The automobile body die-casting part according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective plate (3) and the oil pan (1) are detachably connected by multiple connecting components. The connecting components include a connecting ear plate (7), a first bolt (9) and a threaded tube (10). The connecting ear plate (7) is connected to the protective plate (3), the threaded tube (10) is connected to the oil pan (1), and the first bolt (9) is movably inserted through the connecting ear plate (7) and threadedly connected to the threaded tube (10).
7. A die-cast automotive body part according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective plate (3) is provided with an outer tube (12), and a sealing cap (121) is threaded onto the outer tube (12).