An excavator

By installing an operating hole and a detachable gearbox bracket on the excavator, the problem of having to disassemble the cab when replacing the clutch friction plate is solved, improving maintenance efficiency and comfort, and making it easier to observe the wear of the friction plate.

CN224314275UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02LIUGONG CHANGZHOU MACHINERY +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIUGONG CHANGZHOU MACHINERY
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing mechanical transmission wheeled excavators require the cab to be disassembled when replacing the clutch friction plates, and it is impossible to observe the wear of the friction plates at any time, resulting in a large workload and reduced comfort.

Method used

An excavator structure was designed, in which an engine, clutch friction plate and gearbox are provided on the mounting platform. There is an operating hole below the clutch friction plate. The gearbox is detachably connected to the mounting bracket. The engine and gearbox are located on one side of the cab. The engine cover covers the engine and gearbox. The shock absorber is installed at the bottom of the cab to avoid the cab from obstructing the gearbox and to provide operating space and inspection holes.

Benefits of technology

It enables the replacement of clutch friction plates without disassembling or flipping the cab, improving maintenance efficiency and comfort, and facilitating the observation of friction plate wear.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an excavator, including a mounting platform. An engine, a clutch friction plate, and a gearbox are arranged sequentially from back to front on the top of the mounting platform. The engine and gearbox are connected via the clutch friction plate, allowing power from the engine to be transmitted to the gearbox. An operating hole is located below the clutch friction plate and extends vertically through the mounting platform. The gearbox is detachably connected to one end of a gearbox mounting bracket, and the other end of the gearbox mounting bracket is detachably connected to the mounting platform. A cab is also located on the top of the mounting platform, situated to the left or right of the gearbox. A cover covers the engine, clutch friction plate, and gearbox. Replacing the clutch friction plate does not require disassembling or tilting the cab, effectively improving maintainability and efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of engineering machinery technology, and in particular to an excavator. Background Technology

[0002] See Figure 3 The existing excavator's gearbox mounting structure mainly includes: the existing cab (8), the existing gearbox mounting bracket (9), the existing gearbox (10), and the existing clutch friction plate (11).

[0003] Currently, mechanical transmission wheeled excavators on the market have been in use for 500-2000 hours. Due to wear, the existing clutch friction plates (11) all need to be replaced. To replace the existing clutch friction plates (11), the existing gearbox (10) needs to be pulled horizontally about 130mm from the engine flywheel housing toward the existing cab (8) before it can be removed.

[0004] Existing shortcomings: 1. The existing structure of the small mechanical wheel excavator is that the existing gearbox (10) is blocked by the existing cab (8), and the existing gearbox mounting bracket (9) is welded to the platform, which will block the horizontal pulling out of the existing gearbox (10). When replacing the existing clutch friction plate (11), it is generally necessary to remove the existing cab (8) or design the existing cab (8) as a hinged installation. When replacing the existing clutch friction plate (11), the existing cab (8) is flipped and raised to a certain height, which increases the workload and difficulty of replacing the clutch friction plate (11). At the same time, the hinged installation without shock absorption structure reduces the comfort of the existing cab (8).

[0005] 2. The existing structure makes it difficult to conveniently observe the wear of the clutch friction plate (11) at any time. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an excavator that solves the problem in the prior art of mechanically driven wheeled excavators where the cab needs to be disassembled when replacing the clutch friction plates.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an excavator, including a mounting platform. The top of the mounting platform is provided with an engine, a clutch friction plate, and a gearbox arranged sequentially from back to front. The engine and the gearbox are connected via the clutch friction plate, allowing power from the engine to be transmitted to the gearbox. An operating hole is located below the clutch friction plate and extends vertically through the mounting platform. The gearbox is detachably connected to one end of a gearbox mounting bracket, and the other end of the gearbox mounting bracket is detachably connected to the mounting platform. A cab is also located on the top of the mounting platform, situated to the left or right of the gearbox. A cover covers the engine, the clutch friction plate, and the gearbox.

[0008] Furthermore, the front end of the gearbox is fixed to the top end of the gearbox mounting bracket by screws, and the bottom end of the gearbox mounting bracket is fixed to the mounting platform by screws.

[0009] Furthermore, a rotating support seat is provided in front of the gearbox mounting bracket, and the rotating support seat protrudes upward from the mounting platform.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotating support is rotatably connected to one end of the boom, and the other end of the boom is rotatably connected to the stick, which is equipped with a bucket.

[0011] Furthermore, a through hole is provided at the lower front of the gearbox, the through hole is disposed on the mounting platform, the through hole extends vertically through the mounting platform, and the through hole is located behind the gearbox mounting bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the through hole is a round hole, and the operating hole is a rectangular hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a counterweight is provided on the top of the mounting platform, and the counterweight is located behind the engine.

[0014] Furthermore, several shock absorbers are provided between the bottom of the cab and the mounting platform.

[0015] Furthermore, the shock absorbers are respectively installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cab.

[0016] Furthermore, the bottom of the installation platform is equipped with a wheeled walking mechanism.

[0017] In summary, the application of the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The structure of this utility model is reasonable. (1) By setting up an installation platform, the top of the installation platform is provided with an engine, clutch friction plate and gearbox arranged sequentially from back to front. The engine and gearbox are connected through the clutch friction plate so that the power of the engine can be transmitted to the gearbox. Thus, the power of the engine can be transmitted to the gearbox through the clutch friction plate. (2) An operating hole is provided below the clutch friction plate, which is located on the mounting platform and extends vertically through the platform. One end of the gearbox is detachably connected to the gearbox mounting bracket, and the other end of the gearbox mounting bracket is detachably connected to the mounting platform. A cab is also provided on the top of the mounting platform, located on one side of the gearbox in the left-right direction. The engine, clutch friction plate, and gearbox are covered by a cover. This ensures that the top of the gearbox is no longer obstructed by the cab. When the clutch friction plate needs to be replaced, the cover can be removed first, followed by the gearbox mounting bracket and the gearbox, and then the clutch friction plate can be replaced without removing or flipping the cab. Furthermore, the operating hole below the clutch friction plate allows for routine inspection of the wear condition of the clutch friction plate and provides operating space for replacement. As can be seen from the above analysis, this utility model eliminates the need to disassemble or flip the cab when replacing the clutch friction plate, effectively improving maintainability and efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial side view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top-view partial three-dimensional structural diagram of existing technology;

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: mounting platform (1), engine (2), clutch friction plate (3), gearbox (4), gearbox mounting bracket (5), cab (6), shock absorber (7); operating hole (101), rotating support seat (102), through hole (103); existing cab (8), existing gearbox mounting bracket (9), existing gearbox (10), existing clutch friction plate (11). 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, but this does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] In this utility model, for clearer description, the following explanation is provided: The observer faces the attached... Figure 1In this observation, the left side of the observer is designated as rear, the right side as front, the front of the observer as left, the rear of the observer as right, the top of the observer as up, and the bottom of the observer as down. It should be noted that the terms "front end," "rear end," "left side," "right side," "middle," "above," and "below" used in this document indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings. These are merely for the purpose of clearly describing the present invention and do not indicate or imply that the structure or component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used only for the purpose of clarity or simplification of description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or quantity.

[0024] See Figures 1 to 2 This embodiment provides an excavator, including a mounting platform 1. The top of the mounting platform 1 is provided with an engine 2, a clutch friction plate 3, and a gearbox 4 arranged sequentially from back to front. The engine 2 and the gearbox 4 are connected through the clutch friction plate 3 so that the power of the engine 2 can be transmitted to the gearbox 4. An operating hole 101 is provided below the clutch friction plate 3. The operating hole 101 is located on the mounting platform 1 and extends vertically through the mounting platform 1. The gearbox 4 is detachably connected to one end of the gearbox mounting bracket 5, and the other end of the gearbox mounting bracket 5 is detachably connected to the mounting platform 1. The top of the mounting platform 1 is also provided with a cab 6, which is located on one side of the gearbox 4 in the left-right direction (i.e., the left or right side). The engine 2, the clutch friction plate 3, and the gearbox 4 are covered with a cover (not shown in the figure). Function: (1) By setting up a mounting platform, the top of the mounting platform is provided with an engine, a clutch friction plate, and a gearbox arranged sequentially from back to front. The engine and the gearbox are connected through the clutch friction plate so that the power of the engine can be transmitted to the gearbox. Thus, the power of the engine can be transmitted to the gearbox through the clutch friction plate. (2) An operating hole is provided below the clutch friction plate, which is located on the mounting platform and extends vertically through the platform. One end of the gearbox is detachably connected to the gearbox mounting bracket, and the other end of the gearbox mounting bracket is detachably connected to the mounting platform. A cab is also provided on the top of the mounting platform, located on one side of the gearbox in the left-right direction. The engine, clutch friction plate, and gearbox are covered by a cover. This ensures that the top of the gearbox is no longer obstructed by the cab. When the clutch friction plate needs to be replaced, the cover can be removed first, followed by the gearbox mounting bracket and the gearbox, and then the clutch friction plate can be replaced without removing or flipping the cab. Furthermore, the operating hole below the clutch friction plate allows for routine inspection of the wear condition of the clutch friction plate and provides operating space for replacement. As can be seen from the above analysis, this utility model eliminates the need to disassemble or flip the cab when replacing the clutch friction plate, effectively improving maintainability and efficiency.

[0025] Specifically, the front end of the gearbox 4 is fixed to the top of the gearbox mounting bracket 5 with screws, and the bottom end of the gearbox mounting bracket 5 is fixed to the mounting platform 1 with screws. Function: Screws facilitate disassembly and assembly; the gearbox mounting bracket 5 is changed from a welded type to an assembled type; when replacing the gearbox, the gearbox mounting bracket 5 is removed without removing or tilting the cab.

[0026] Specifically, a rotating support seat 102 is provided in front of the gearbox mounting bracket 5, and the rotating support seat 102 protrudes upward from the mounting platform 1. Function: The rotating support seat 102 provides rotational support.

[0027] Specifically, the rotating support 102 is rotatably connected to one end of the boom, and the other end of the boom is rotatably connected to the stick, which is equipped with a bucket (not shown in the figure). Function: The bucket can perform digging during operation.

[0028] Specifically, a through hole 103 is provided at the lower front of the gearbox 4. The through hole 103 is located on the mounting platform 1 and extends vertically through the mounting platform 1. The through hole 103 is located behind the gearbox mounting bracket 5. Function: The through hole 103 is used to pass through the hydraulic lines to the chassis. The gearbox mounting bracket 5 can be installed or removed directly from above the mounting platform.

[0029] Specifically, the through hole 103 is a round hole, and the operating hole 101 is a rectangular hole. Function: The round hole facilitates the passage of hydraulic lines to the chassis, while the operating hole directly below the clutch friction plate is used for routine inspection of the clutch friction plate's wear and provides operating space for replacing it. The rectangular hole offers better visibility and operating space.

[0030] Specifically, a counterweight (not shown in the figure) is also provided on the top of the mounting platform 1, located behind the engine 2. Function: The counterweight makes the excavator's operation more stable.

[0031] Specifically, several shock absorbers 7 are installed between the bottom of the cab 6 and the mounting platform 1. Function: Installing shock absorbers at the bottom of the cab improves overall vehicle comfort.

[0032] Specifically, shock absorbers 7 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cab 6. Function: By adding shock absorbers at the four corners, the force is evenly distributed, reducing the vibration of the cab and improving the overall comfort of the machine.

[0033] Specifically, the bottom of the mounting platform 1 is equipped with a wheeled walking mechanism (not shown in the figure). Function: This enables the excavator of this invention to become a mechanically driven wheeled excavator, such as a mechanically driven wheeled excavator under 10 tons in the construction machinery industry.

[0034] In summary, the technical problem solved by this utility model is:

[0035] 1. Solved the problem of needing to disassemble the cab when replacing the clutch friction plate in existing mechanical wheel excavators.

[0036] 2. This solves the problem that the wear condition of the friction clutch plate in existing mechanical wheel digging machines cannot be observed during use.

[0037] 3. It solves the comfort problem caused by the inability to install shock absorbers in the existing mechanical wheel excavator cab articulated structure.

[0038] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An excavator, comprising a mounting platform (1), characterized in that: The top of the mounting platform (1) is provided with an engine (2), a clutch friction plate (3), and a gearbox (4) arranged sequentially from back to front. The engine (2) and the gearbox (4) are connected through the clutch friction plate (3) so that the power of the engine (2) is transmitted to the gearbox (4). An operating hole (101) is provided below the clutch friction plate (3). The operating hole (101) is located on the mounting platform (1) and extends vertically through the mounting platform (1). The gearbox (4) is detachably connected to one end of the gearbox mounting bracket (5), and the other end of the gearbox mounting bracket (5) is detachably connected to the mounting platform (1). The top of the mounting platform (1) is also provided with a cab (6). The cab (6) is located on one side of the gearbox (4) in the left-right direction. The engine (2), the clutch friction plate (3), and the gearbox (4) are covered with a cover.

2. The excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the gearbox (4) is fixed to the top end of the gearbox mounting bracket (5) by screws, and the bottom end of the gearbox mounting bracket (5) is fixed to the mounting platform (1) by screws.

3. The excavator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gearbox mounting bracket (5) is provided with a rotating support seat (102) in front of it, and the rotating support seat (102) protrudes upward from the mounting platform (1).

4. An excavator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating support (102) is rotatably connected to one end of the boom, and the other end of the boom is rotatably connected to the stick, which is equipped with a bucket.

5. An excavator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gearbox (4) has a through hole (103) at the lower front. The through hole (103) is located on the mounting platform (1) and extends vertically through the mounting platform (1). The through hole (103) is located behind the gearbox mounting bracket (5).

6. An excavator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The through hole (103) is a round hole, and the operating hole (101) is a rectangular hole.

7. An excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platform (1) is also provided with a counterweight on top, which is located behind the engine (2).

8. An excavator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Several shock absorbers (7) are provided between the bottom of the cab (6) and the mounting platform (1).

9. An excavator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shock absorbers (7) are respectively installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cab (6).

10. An excavator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the installation platform (1) is equipped with a wheeled walking mechanism.