A lightweight housing for an automobile engine with improved connection stability
By designing weight-reducing compartments, stabilizing blocks, and reinforcing plates into the lightweight casing of the car engine, the problem of increased engine weight has been solved, improving handling performance and heat dissipation capacity, and reducing fuel consumption.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO SHENG QIAN AUTO PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The use of hard, thick alloys in current car engines increases weight, affecting handling performance and fuel consumption, while also reducing heat dissipation capacity.
Design a lightweight housing for a stable automotive engine. This design incorporates a weight-reducing compartment inside the engine body, reinforced with stabilizing blocks and reinforcing plates on the outside, and weight-reducing holes and mounting holes inside. Combined with weight-reducing grooves in the cylinder head and oil pan, the design optimizes the engine structure to reduce weight and maintain stability.
This resulted in a reduction in overall engine weight, improved vehicle handling, reduced fuel consumption, and maintained engine cooling capacity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive engines, specifically a lightweight housing for a stable automotive engine. Background Technology
[0002] The car engine is the device that provides power to a car; it is the heart of the vehicle and determines its power, economy, stability, and environmental performance. Based on the power source, car engines can be categorized into diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric motors for electric vehicles, and hybrid engines, among others.
[0003] Modern car engines are typically made of hard and thick alloys to ensure engine stability and extend engine life. However, this results in a heavier engine, which in turn increases the overall weight of the vehicle. This can lead to reduced handling performance, increased fuel consumption, and reduced engine cooling capacity.
[0004] Therefore, a lightweight housing for a car engine with stable connection is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and solve the problem of using relatively hard and thick alloys to make engines, which would result in a large engine weight, an increased overall vehicle weight, reduced vehicle handling performance, increased fuel consumption, and reduced engine cooling capacity, this utility model proposes a lightweight car engine housing with stable connection.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The lightweight housing of a car engine with stable connection of this utility model includes a body, a weight reduction chamber is provided inside the body, and a reinforcement component is provided on the outside of the body. The reinforcement component includes two stabilizing blocks fixedly connected to the inside of the body, a first reinforcing plate inside the body, the first reinforcing plate being fixedly connected to the inside of the weight reduction chamber, a second reinforcing plate being fixedly connected to the outside of the stabilizing blocks, the second reinforcing plate being fixedly connected to the inside of the weight reduction chamber, a weight reduction hole being provided inside the first reinforcing plate, an installation hole being provided inside the second reinforcing plate, a support rod being fixedly connected inside the weight reduction hole, and a support rod being fixedly connected inside the installation hole. The bottom of the support rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the body.
[0007] Preferably, a first weight-reducing component is provided on the outer side of the machine body. The first weight-reducing component includes a cylinder head that abuts against the top of the machine body. A first rubber gasket is abutted and connected to the bottom of the cylinder head. A first weight-reducing groove is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first rubber gasket. The first weight-reducing groove is opened inside the machine body.
[0008] Preferably, a second weight-reducing component is provided at the bottom of the machine body. The second weight-reducing component includes a second rubber pad that abuts against the bottom of the machine body, and a mounting frame abuts against the outer side of the second rubber pad.
[0009] Preferably, the second weight-reducing component further includes a second weight-reducing groove formed inside the mounting frame, the inside of the second weight-reducing groove being fixedly connected to the outside of the second rubber pad, and an oil pan being fixedly connected inside the mounting frame.
[0010] Preferably, an oil drain assembly is provided on the outside of the oil pan. The oil drain assembly includes an oil drain pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil pan. The inside of the oil drain pipe is connected to the inside of the oil pan, and an oil drain screw is threadedly connected inside the oil drain pipe.
[0011] Preferably, the cylinder head is provided with a cover assembly on the top, the cover assembly including a cylinder head cover fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder head, and the cylinder head cover having a working chamber inside.
[0012] Preferably, a second screw hole is provided inside the mounting frame, and the second screw hole is located outside the second weight reduction groove.
[0013] Preferably, the engine body and cylinder head are both provided with first screw holes, and the two sets of first screw holes are vertically aligned.
[0014] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. This utility model reduces the weight of the machine body by providing a weight-reducing compartment inside the machine body. Then, a stabilizing block is added to the outside of the machine body, and a first reinforcing plate and a second reinforcing plate are added to ensure the stability of the machine body during operation. Then, weight-reducing holes and mounting holes are provided inside the first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate to further reduce the overall weight of the machine body. This allows the overall weight of the machine body to be reduced while maintaining its stability, thereby reducing the overall weight of the car, improving the car's handling performance, reducing fuel consumption, and ensuring the engine's heat dissipation capacity.
[0016] 2. This utility model reduces the overall weight of the engine by opening a second weight-reducing groove inside the mounting frame. The second weight-reducing groove can also fix the second rubber pad, thus fixing the position of the second rubber pad and eliminating the need for repositioning, thereby making the engine installation more convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side view structure in Embodiment 1;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from another perspective in Embodiment 1;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall split side view structure in Embodiment 1;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall disassembled, bottom-view structure in Example 1;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the disassembled components in Example 2.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Engine body; 2. Weight reduction chamber; 3. Stabilizing block; 4. First reinforcing plate; 5. Weight reduction hole; 6. Second reinforcing plate; 7. Mounting hole; 8. Support rod; 9. Cylinder head; 10. First rubber gasket; 11. First weight reduction groove; 12. Second rubber gasket; 13. Second weight reduction groove; 14. Mounting frame; 15. Oil pan; 16. Oil drain pipe; 17. Oil drain screw; 18. Cylinder head cover; 19. Working chamber; 20. First screw hole; 21. Second screw hole. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, a lightweight housing for a stable automotive engine includes a body 1, a weight-reducing chamber 2 inside the body 1, and a reinforcement assembly on the outside of the body 1. The reinforcement assembly includes two stabilizing blocks 3 fixedly connected inside the body 1, a first reinforcing plate 4 inside the body 1, the first reinforcing plate 4 fixedly connected inside the weight-reducing chamber 2, a second reinforcing plate 6 fixedly connected to the outside of the stabilizing blocks 3, the second reinforcing plate 6 fixedly connected to the inside of the weight-reducing chamber 2, a weight-reducing hole 5 inside the first reinforcing plate 4, and a mounting hole 7 inside the second reinforcing plate 6. A support rod 8 is fixedly connected inside the weight-reducing hole 5 and the mounting hole 7. The bottom of the support rod 8 is fixedly connected to the inside of the body 1.
[0027] During operation, a weight-reducing chamber 2 is provided inside the body 1 to reduce the weight of the body 1. Then, a stabilizing block 3 is reinforced on the outside of the body 1, and a first reinforcing plate 4 and a second reinforcing plate 6 are reinforced to ensure the stability of the body 1 during operation. Then, weight-reducing holes 5 and mounting holes 7 are provided inside the first reinforcing plate 4 and the second reinforcing plate 6 to further reduce the overall weight of the body 1. This ensures that the overall weight of the body 1 is reduced while maintaining its stability, thereby reducing the overall weight of the car, improving the car's handling performance, reducing fuel consumption, and ensuring the engine's heat dissipation capacity.
[0028] The outer side of the body 1 is provided with a first weight reduction component, which includes a cylinder head 9 that abuts against the top of the body 1, a first rubber pad 10 that abuts against the bottom of the cylinder head 9, a first weight reduction groove 11 that is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first rubber pad 10, and the first weight reduction groove 11 is opened inside the body 1.
[0029] During operation, the weight of the machine body 1 is further reduced by opening a first weight reduction groove 11 inside the machine body 1. The first weight reduction groove 11 can fix the position of the first rubber pad 10, thereby reducing the weight of the machine body 1 and improving the convenience of engine installation.
[0030] The bottom of the body 1 is provided with a second weight reduction component, which includes a second rubber pad 12 that abuts against the bottom of the body 1, and an installation frame 14 that abuts against the outside of the second rubber pad 12.
[0031] The second weight reduction component also includes a second weight reduction groove 13 opened inside the mounting frame 14. The inside of the second weight reduction groove 13 is fixedly connected to the outside of the second rubber pad 12, and the inside of the mounting frame 14 is fixedly connected to an oil pan 15.
[0032] During operation, the overall weight of the engine is reduced by opening a second weight-reducing groove 13 inside the mounting frame 14. The second weight-reducing groove 13 can fix the second rubber pad 12, thereby fixing the position of the second rubber pad 12 and eliminating the need for repositioning, thus making the installation of the engine more convenient.
[0033] The oil pan 15 is provided with an oil drain assembly on its outer side. The oil drain assembly includes an oil drain pipe 16 fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil pan 15. The inside of the oil drain pipe 16 is connected to the inside of the oil pan 15, and an oil drain screw 17 is threadedly connected inside the oil drain pipe 16.
[0034] During operation, the oil in the oil pan 15 can be drained by turning the drain screw 17.
[0035] The cylinder head 9 is provided with a cover assembly on the top, which includes a cylinder head cover 18 fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder head 9, and a working chamber 19 is provided inside the cylinder head cover 18.
[0036] During operation, the top of the engine can be covered by the cylinder head cover 18.
[0037] The mounting frame 14 has a second screw hole 21 inside, which is located on the outside of the second weight reduction groove 13.
[0038] During operation, by placing the second screw hole 21 outside the second weight reduction groove 13, the mounting frame 14 can work with the machine body 1 to squeeze the second rubber pad 12 after it is installed, thereby reducing the occurrence of oil leakage.
[0039] Example 2
[0040] Please see Figure 5 As shown in the first embodiment, as another implementation of this utility model, both the body 1 and the cylinder head 9 are provided with first screw holes 20, and the two sets of first screw holes 20 are vertically aligned.
[0041] During operation, the first screw hole 20 is opened on both the machine body 1 and the cylinder head 9 to facilitate fixing the machine body 1 and the cylinder head 9 together.
[0042] The working principle is as follows: a weight-reducing chamber 2 is provided inside the body 1 to reduce the weight of the body 1. Then, a stabilizing block 3 is reinforced on the outside of the body 1, and a first reinforcing plate 4 and a second reinforcing plate 6 are reinforced to ensure the stability of the body 1 during operation. Then, weight-reducing holes 5 and mounting holes 7 are provided inside the first reinforcing plate 4 and the second reinforcing plate 6 to further reduce the overall weight of the body 1. In this way, the overall weight of the body 1 is reduced while maintaining the stability of the body 1, thereby reducing the overall weight of the car, improving the car's handling performance, reducing fuel consumption, and ensuring the engine's heat dissipation capacity.
[0043] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0044] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A lightweight housing for a stable automotive engine, comprising a body (1), wherein a weight-reducing compartment (2) is provided inside the body (1). Its features are: The outer side of the body (1) is provided with a reinforcement component, which includes two stabilizing blocks (3) fixedly connected to the inside of the body (1), a first reinforcing plate (4) inside the body (1), the first reinforcing plate (4) being fixedly connected to the inside of the weight reduction chamber (2), a second reinforcing plate (6) being fixedly connected to the outer side of the stabilizing blocks (3), the second reinforcing plate (6) being fixedly connected to the inside of the weight reduction chamber (2), a weight reduction hole (5) being opened inside the first reinforcing plate (4), and an installation hole (7) being opened inside the second reinforcing plate (6). A support rod (8) is fixedly connected inside the weight reduction hole (5), and a support rod (8) is fixedly connected inside the mounting hole (7). The bottom of the support rod (8) is fixedly connected to the inside of the body (1).
2. The lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the body (1) is provided with a first weight reduction component. The first weight reduction component includes a cylinder head (9) that abuts against the top of the body (1). The bottom of the cylinder head (9) is connected to a first rubber pad (10). The outer side of the first rubber pad (10) is fixedly connected to a first weight reduction groove (11). The first weight reduction groove (11) is opened inside the body (1).
3. The lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the body (1) is provided with a second weight reduction component, the second weight reduction component includes a second rubber pad (12) that abuts against the bottom of the body (1), and an installation frame (14) abuts against the outside of the second rubber pad (12).
4. The lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second weight reduction component also includes a second weight reduction groove (13) opened inside the mounting frame (14), the inside of the second weight reduction groove (13) is fixedly connected to the outside of the second rubber pad (12), and the inside of the mounting frame (14) is fixedly connected to an oil pan (15).
5. A lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 4, characterized in that: An oil drain assembly is provided on the outside of the oil pan (15). The oil drain assembly includes an oil drain pipe (16) fixedly connected to the bottom of the oil pan (15). The inside of the oil drain pipe (16) is connected to the inside of the oil pan (15). An oil drain screw (17) is threaded inside the oil drain pipe (16).
6. The lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cylinder head (9) is provided with a cover assembly on the top, the cover assembly including a cylinder head cover (18) fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder head (9), and a working chamber (19) is provided inside the cylinder head cover (18).
7. The lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting frame (14) has a second screw hole (21) inside, which is located on the outside of the second weight reduction groove (13).
8. The lightweight housing for a stably connected automotive engine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body (1) and cylinder head (9) are both provided with first screw holes (20), and the two sets of first screw holes (20) are vertically aligned.