Automobile shaft with electroplating structure

Through electroplating structural design, including protective outer layer and component connection, the problems of oxidation, rust and wear of automotive axles are solved, corrosion resistance and connection stability are improved, and service life is extended.

CN224266143UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22NINGBO AITIAN AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO AITIAN AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-05-22

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Technical Problem

Automotive axles are prone to oxidation and rust after long-term use, resulting in high wear and a shortened service life.

Method used

The structure adopts an electroplating design, including a protective outer layer composed of a first electroplating layer and a second electroplating layer, with an inner groove and positioning block on the inner side. Combined with components such as an outer frame, connecting rod, sleeve, universal joint, connecting plate, fixing ring, toothed ring, buffer strip and buffer spring, a complete protective and connection structure is formed.

Benefits of technology

It improves the corrosion resistance and hardness of automotive axles, reduces friction and wear, enhances connection stability and safety, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile shafts, and discloses an automobile shaft with an electroplating structure, which comprises a front shaft and a half shaft, the half shaft is arranged right above the front shaft, a telescopic sleeve is movably connected between the front shaft and the half shaft, an electroplating component is sleeved outside the half shaft and the front shaft, the electroplating component comprises a protective outer layer, and the protective outer layer is arranged on the front shaft. And the protective outer layer is arranged outside the half shaft and the front shaft in a sleeving manner. According to the automobile axle with the electroplating structure, by arranging the first electroplating layer, the second electroplating layer, the inner groove, the positioning block and the groove, air and moisture are isolated, and the surfaces of the half axle and the front axle are prevented from being oxidized and rusted, so that the corrosion resistance of the axle is improved, the hardness of the surfaces of the front axle and the half axle is effectively improved, and friction and abrasion are reduced; the first electroplated layer and the second electroplated layer are prevented from falling off during protection, and the problems that after long-term use, oxidation and rusting are prone to occurring, the abrasion degree is high, and the service life of the automobile shaft is greatly shortened are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive axle technology, specifically to an automotive axle with an electroplated structure. Background Technology

[0002] The main functions of a vehicle axle include bearing the load of the vehicle and maintaining its normal driving on the road. The vehicle axle is connected to the chassis through the suspension, and wheels are installed at both ends of it to ensure that the vehicle can stably bear the weight and maintain balance during driving.

[0003] Car axles are prone to oxidation and rust after long-term use, and they experience high wear, which greatly shortens their service life.

[0004] Therefore, a novel automotive axle with an electroplated structure is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automotive axle with an electroplated structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as easy oxidation and rust after long-term use, high wear, and greatly shortened service life of automotive axles.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automotive axle with an electroplated structure, comprising a front axle and a half axle, wherein the half axle is located directly above the front axle, a telescopic sleeve is movably connected between the front axle and the half axle, and an electroplating assembly is sleeved on the outside of the half axle and the front axle.

[0007] The electroplating assembly includes a protective outer layer, which is sleeved on the outside of the half shaft and the front shaft. The protective outer layer is composed of a first electroplating layer and a second electroplating layer. Inner grooves are formed at the top and bottom of the inner sides of the first and second electroplating layers. The top and bottom of the inner sides of the first and second electroplating layers are fixedly connected through the inner grooves. A ring of adhesive inner layer is fixedly connected to the inner ends of the first and second electroplating layers. Multiple sets of positioning blocks are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the inner ends of the adhesive inner layer.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the surfaces of the front axle and the half axle are provided with multiple sets of grooves, and the positioning block is inserted into the interior of the corresponding groove.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, an external frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the front axle. The external frame is hollow inside, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected horizontally to the hollow part of the external frame.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a sleeve is provided on the outside of the connecting rod, a universal joint is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sleeve, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the universal joint.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a fixing ring is sleeved on the outer end of the top of the half shaft, and a toothed ring is fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixing ring.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, three sets of buffer strips are fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixed ring, and buffer springs are fixedly connected to the inner end of the buffer strips. The inner end of the buffer springs is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed ring.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the electroplated automotive axle not only realizes the electroplating protection function and the flexible rotation function, but also realizes the stable and safe function;

[0014] (1) By setting a first electroplating layer, a second electroplating layer, an inner groove, a positioning block and a groove, the first electroplating layer and the second electroplating layer form a complete protective outer layer through the inner groove and are fitted and fixed on the outside of the half shaft and the front shaft, isolating air and moisture, preventing oxidation and rust on the surface of the half shaft and the front shaft, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the shaft, effectively increasing the hardness of the surface of the front shaft and the half shaft, reducing friction and wear, and the positioning block and the groove cooperate with each other to greatly improve the firmness between the first electroplating layer, the second electroplating layer and the shaft surface, and prevent the first electroplating layer and the second electroplating layer from falling off during the protection period;

[0015] (2) By setting an external frame, connecting rod, sleeve, universal joint and connecting plate, the connecting rod is installed horizontally inside the hollow part of the external frame, and the sleeve is installed on the outside of the connecting rod, so that the universal joint can be rotated flexibly. The connecting plate facilitates fixed connection and use, and improves the connection force between the universal joint and the external frame.

[0016] (3) By setting a fixed ring, a toothed ring, a buffer spring and a buffer bar, the fixed ring is sleeved and installed on the outer end of the top of the half shaft. The toothed holes on the surface of the toothed ring facilitate the support and rotation of the half shaft, ensuring that the overall structure can operate normally. The buffer spring and the buffer bar cooperate with each other to enhance the stability and safety of the fixed ring and the toothed ring themselves. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view cross-sectional structural diagram of the protective outer layer of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the toothed ring structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the external frame of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Universal joint; 2. External bracket; 3. Front axle; 4. Telescopic sleeve; 5. Half shaft; 6. Gear ring; 7. Protective outer layer; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Sleeve; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Adhesive inner layer; 12. First electroplating layer; 13. Positioning block; 14. Groove; 15. Inner groove; 16. Second electroplating layer; 17. Buffer strip; 18. Buffer spring; 19. Retaining ring. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 An electroplated automotive axle includes a front axle 3 and a half axle 5, with the half axle 5 located directly above the front axle 3. A telescopic sleeve 4 is movably connected between the front axle 3 and the half axle 5, and an electroplating assembly is sleeved on the outside of the half axle 5 and the front axle 3.

[0024] The electroplating assembly includes a protective outer layer 7, which is sleeved on the outside of the half shaft 5 and the front shaft 3. The protective outer layer 7 is composed of a first electroplating layer 12 and a second electroplating layer 16. The top and bottom of the inner sides of the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16 are provided with inner grooves 15. The top and bottom of the inner sides of the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16 are fixedly connected through the inner grooves 15. A ring of adhesive inner layer 11 is fixedly connected to the inner end of the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16. Multiple sets of positioning blocks 13 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the inner end of the adhesive inner layer 11.

[0025] Multiple sets of grooves 14 are provided on the surfaces of the front axle 3 and the half axle 5, and the positioning block 13 is inserted into the interior of the corresponding groove 14;

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, during use, the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16 form a complete protective outer layer 7 through the inner groove 15, and are fitted and fixed to the outside of the half shaft 5 and the front shaft 3, isolating air and moisture, preventing oxidation and rust on the surface of the half shaft 5 and the front shaft 3, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the shaft, effectively increasing the hardness of the surface of the front shaft 3 and the half shaft 5, and reducing friction and wear. The positioning block 13 and the groove 14 cooperate with each other, greatly improving the firmness between the first electroplating layer 12, the second electroplating layer 16 and the shaft surface, and preventing the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16 from falling off during the protection period.

[0027] An external bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front axle 3. The external bracket 2 has a hollow interior, and a connecting rod 8 is fixedly connected horizontally to the hollow part of the external bracket 2.

[0028] A sleeve 9 is provided on the outside of the connecting rod 8, and a universal joint 1 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sleeve 9. A connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the universal joint 1.

[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, during use, the connecting rod 8 is horizontally installed inside the hollow part of the outer frame 2, and the sleeve 9 is sleeved and installed on the outside of the connecting rod 8, which allows the universal joint 1 to rotate flexibly. The connecting plate 10 facilitates the fixed connection and improves the connection force between the universal joint 1 and the outer frame 2.

[0030] A retaining ring 19 is sleeved on the outer end of the top of the half shaft 5, and a toothed ring 6 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the retaining ring 19.

[0031] Three sets of buffer strips 17 are fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixed ring 19, and buffer springs 18 are fixedly connected to the inner end of the buffer strips 17. The inner end of the buffer springs 18 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed ring 19.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, during use, the fixing ring 19 is sleeved and installed on the outer end of the top of the half shaft 5. The toothed holes on the surface of the toothed ring 6 facilitate the support and rotation of the half shaft 5, ensuring that the overall structure can operate normally. The buffer spring 18 and the buffer strip 17 cooperate with each other to enhance the stability and safety of the fixing ring 19 and the toothed ring 6 themselves.

[0033] Working Principle: In use, the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16 form a complete protective outer layer 7 through the inner groove 15, and are fitted and fixed to the outside of the half shaft 5 and the front shaft 3, isolating air and moisture, preventing oxidation and rust on the surfaces of the half shaft 5 and the front shaft 3, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the shaft, effectively increasing the hardness of the surfaces of the front shaft 3 and the half shaft 5, and reducing friction and wear. The positioning block 13 and the groove 14 cooperate with each other, greatly improving the firmness between the first electroplating layer 12, the second electroplating layer 16 and the shaft surface, and preventing the first electroplating layer 12 and the second electroplating layer 16 from oxidizing and rusting. 6. In case of detachment during protection, the connecting rod 8 is installed horizontally inside the hollow part of the outer frame 2, and the sleeve 9 is sleeved and installed on the outside of the connecting rod 8, which allows the universal joint 1 to rotate flexibly. The connecting plate 10 facilitates fixed connection and improves the connection force between the universal joint 1 and the outer frame 2. The fixing ring 19 is sleeved and installed on the outer end of the top of the half shaft 5. The toothed hole on the surface of the toothed ring 6 facilitates the support and rotation of the half shaft 5, ensuring that the overall structure can operate normally. The buffer spring 18 and the buffer strip 17 cooperate with each other to enhance the stability and safety of the fixing ring 19 and the toothed ring 6.

[0034] 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, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automotive axle with an electroplated structure, comprising a front axle (3) and a half-shaft (5), characterized in that: The half shaft (5) is located directly above the front shaft (3), and a telescopic sleeve (4) is movably connected between the front shaft (3) and the half shaft (5). An electroplating assembly is sleeved on the outside of the half shaft (5) and the front shaft (3). The electroplating assembly includes a protective outer layer (7), which is sleeved on the outside of the half shaft (5) and the front shaft (3). The protective outer layer (7) is composed of a first electroplating layer (12) and a second electroplating layer (16). The top and bottom of the inner sides of the first electroplating layer (12) and the second electroplating layer (16) are provided with inner grooves (15). The top and bottom of the inner sides of the first electroplating layer (12) and the second electroplating layer (16) are fixedly connected through the inner grooves (15). A ring of adhesive inner layer (11) is fixedly connected to the inner end of the first electroplating layer (12) and the second electroplating layer (16). Multiple sets of positioning blocks (13) are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the inner end of the adhesive inner layer (11).

2. The automotive axle with an electroplated structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the front axle (3) and the half axle (5) are provided with multiple sets of grooves (14), and the positioning block (13) is inserted into the interior of the corresponding groove (14).

3. The automotive axle with an electroplated structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the front axle (3) is fixedly connected to an external frame (2). The external frame (2) is hollow inside, and a connecting rod (8) is fixedly connected horizontally to the hollow part of the external frame (2).

4. The automotive axle with an electroplated structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting rod (8) is fitted with a sleeve (9), and a universal joint (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sleeve (9). A connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the universal joint (1).

5. The automotive axle with an electroplated structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (19) is sleeved on the outer end of the top of the half shaft (5), and a toothed ring (6) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the fixing ring (19).

6. The automotive axle with an electroplated structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer end of the fixed ring (19) is fixedly connected to three sets of buffer strips (17), and the inner end of the buffer strips (17) is fixedly connected to a buffer spring (18). The inner end of the buffer spring (18) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed ring (19).