Shock absorber pre-load adjusting knob structure
By designing auxiliary and stabilizing mechanisms, the problem of jamming in the preload adjustment knob of the shock absorber was solved, enabling stable rotation and precise adjustment of the knob, thereby improving the operational reliability and service life of the shock absorber.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGZHOU DAHUA SHOCK ABSORBING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing shock absorber preload adjustment knob has a friction coefficient that is difficult to match the preload spring resistance threshold, resulting in operation jamming and knob surface wear, which affects adjustment accuracy and reliability.
A shock absorber preload adjustment knob structure including an auxiliary mechanism and a stabilizing mechanism was designed. Through the cooperation of T-slots and trapezoidal slots, and by utilizing the trapezoidal inclined surface contact and triangular stability principle, the knob can be rotated stably. Combined with the threaded connection, the rotation stability is ensured.
This technology enables stable rotation of the shock absorber preload adjustment knob, improving operational accuracy and knob lifespan, while reducing operating costs and wear risks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shock absorber knob technology, specifically a shock absorber preload adjustment knob structure. Background Technology
[0002] In the automotive industry and high-end machinery manufacturing, shock absorbers are indispensable core components. The accuracy of their preload adjustment directly determines the damping efficiency and dynamic response quality of the shock absorption system, and is closely related to the reliability of the machinery throughout its entire life cycle. Scientifically and rationally set preload adjustments can effectively reduce impact loads during equipment operation and delay component wear.
[0003] In the automotive and mechanical equipment sectors, most shock absorber preload adjustment knobs still employ a smooth surface or shallow textured design. When an operator manually turns the knob, the coefficient of friction between their fingers and the knob surface is difficult to match the resistance threshold of the preload spring. This mismatch in force transmission often leads to noticeable sticking and resistance during knob rotation, increasing operating time and costs. Furthermore, repeated force application can accelerate surface wear, affecting the durability of adjustment accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a shock absorber preload adjustment knob structure, including a shock absorber, a knob fixedly connected to the top of the shock absorber, an auxiliary mechanism provided on the knob, and a stabilizing mechanism provided on the auxiliary mechanism;
[0006] The auxiliary mechanism includes a fixing ring fixedly connected to the knob surface. Fixing plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the fixing ring. A T-shaped groove is formed on the top of the fixing plate. A T-shaped block is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the T-shaped block. A circular slot is formed inside the sleeve. A handle is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve. Connecting plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the sleeve. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate. A trapezoidal plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting seat. Trapezoidal seats are fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the fixing plate. A trapezoidal groove is formed on the top of the fixing plate.
[0007] Preferably, the bottom and back of the circular slot are set as openings, and the knob surface is inserted into the inside of the circular slot.
[0008] Preferably, there are two trapezoidal grooves and two T-shaped grooves. The two trapezoidal grooves are located outside the two T-shaped grooves, with the two trapezoidal inclined surfaces in contact. At the same time, the large-size surfaces of the trapezoidal plate and the trapezoidal seat face opposite directions, which can fix the sleeve on the knob. This allows the knob to be rotated directly when the handle is turned, making it convenient to adjust the pressure of the shock absorber as needed.
[0009] Preferably, the top and front of the trapezoidal groove are set as openings, the surface of the trapezoidal plate and the inside of the trapezoidal groove are inserted, and the trapezoidal groove is disposed between two trapezoidal seats.
[0010] Preferably, the stabilizing mechanism includes a hinge plate, which is hinged to the left and right sides of the connecting seat. A telescopic plate is hinged to the other side of the hinge plate. A long groove is formed at the bottom of the connecting plate, and a slot is formed at the top of the inner wall of the long groove. Bolts are threadedly connected to the front of the telescopic plate and the connecting plate.
[0011] Preferably, the number of the long slots is four, and they are arranged in pairs. Two of the long slots are arranged on the left and right sides of the connecting seat, and the bottom of the long slots is set as an opening.
[0012] Preferably, the top and bottom of the slot are set as openings, the surface of the telescopic plate is inserted into the inside of the slot, and the telescopic plate is stretched and inserted into the slot. Under the principle of triangular stability, the knob can also rotate steadily when the handle is turned.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a shock absorber preload adjustment knob structure, which has the following advantages:
[0014] 1. The preload adjustment knob structure of this shock absorber, through an auxiliary mechanism, allows the sleeve to drive the T-shaped block to slide within the T-slot. Simultaneously, the sleeve is positioned on top of the knob, and the trapezoidal plate is inserted into the trapezoidal slot. The trapezoidal plate is positioned within two trapezoidal seats, allowing for contact between the two trapezoidal inclined surfaces. The large-size surfaces of the trapezoidal plate and the trapezoidal seats face opposite directions, securing the sleeve to the knob. This allows for direct rotation of the handle, ultimately enabling the knob to rotate and facilitating pressure adjustment of the shock absorber as needed.
[0015] 2. The preload adjustment knob structure of this shock absorber, through the stabilizing mechanism, the hinge plate rotates on one side of the connecting seat, so that the telescopic plate is set at the bottom of the slot, and the telescopic plate is stretched and inserted into the slot again. The telescopic plate and the connecting plate are fixed by bolts. Under the principle of triangular stability, the knob can also rotate steadily when the handle is turned. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary mechanism;
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the section cut out from the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the auxiliary mechanism;
[0021] Figure 5 A structural diagram for stabilizing the mechanism;
[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Shock absorber; 2. Knob; 3. Stabilizing mechanism; 31. Bolt; 32. Slot; 33. Long slot; 34. Telescopic plate; 35. Hinge plate; 4. Auxiliary mechanism; 41. Connecting plate; 42. Sleeve; 43. Fixing ring; 44. T-slot; 45. Trapezoidal slot; 46. Fixing plate; 47. Trapezoidal seat; 48. Trapezoidal plate; 49. Connecting seat; 401. T-block; 402. Round hole slot; 403. Handle. 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] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] This utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0027] Example 1
[0028] Combination Figures 1 to 4 A shock absorber preload adjustment knob structure includes a shock absorber 1, a knob 2 fixedly connected to the top of the shock absorber 1, an auxiliary mechanism 4 provided on the knob 2, and a stabilizing mechanism 3 provided on the auxiliary mechanism 4.
[0029] The auxiliary mechanism 4 includes a fixed ring 43, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the knob 2. Fixed plates 46 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the fixed ring 43. A T-shaped groove 44 is provided on the top of the fixed plate 46. A T-shaped block 401 is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove 44. A sleeve 42 is fixedly connected to the top of the T-shaped block 401. A round hole groove 402 is provided inside the sleeve 42. A handle 403 is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve 42. A connecting plate 41 is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the sleeve 42. A connecting seat 49 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 41. A trapezoidal plate 48 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting seat 49. Trapezoidal seats 47 are fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the fixed plate 46. A trapezoidal groove 45 is provided on the top of the fixed plate 46.
[0030] The bottom and back of the circular slot 402 are open, the surface of the knob 2 is inserted into the inside of the circular slot 402, there are two trapezoidal slots 45 and two T-shaped slots 44, the two trapezoidal slots 45 are set on the outside of the two T-shaped slots 44, the top and front of the trapezoidal slots 45 are open, the surface of the trapezoidal plate 48 is inserted into the inside of the trapezoidal slots 45, and the trapezoidal slots 45 are set between the two trapezoidal seats 47.
[0031] Furthermore, the sleeve 42 drives the T-block 401 to slide within the T-slot 44. Simultaneously, the sleeve 42 is positioned on top of the knob 2, and the trapezoidal plate 48 is driven to insert into the trapezoidal slot 45. At the same time, the trapezoidal plate 48 is positioned within the two trapezoidal seats 47, allowing the two trapezoidal inclined surfaces to contact each other. The large-size surfaces of the trapezoidal plate 48 and the trapezoidal seats 47 face opposite directions, which can fix the sleeve 42 on the knob 2. This facilitates direct rotation of the handle 403, ultimately causing the knob 2 to rotate, allowing for pressure adjustment of the shock absorber 1 as needed.
[0032] Example 2
[0033] See Figure 1-6 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the stabilizing mechanism 3 includes a hinge plate 35, which is hinged to the left and right sides of the connecting seat 49. A telescopic plate 34 is hinged to the other side of the hinge plate 35. A long groove 33 is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate 41, and a slot 32 is provided at the top of the inner wall of the long groove 33. Bolts 31 are threadedly connected to the front of the telescopic plate 34 and the connecting plate 41.
[0034] There are four long slots 33, which are arranged in pairs. Two long slots 33 are set on the left and right sides of the connecting seat 49. The bottom of the long slot 33 is set as an opening. The top and bottom of the slot 32 are set as openings. The surface of the telescopic plate 34 is inserted into the inside of the slot 32.
[0035] Furthermore, the hinge plate 35 rotates on one side of the connecting seat 49, so that the telescopic plate 34 is set at the bottom of the slot 32. The telescopic plate 34 is stretched and inserted into the slot 32 again. The telescopic plate 34 and the connecting plate 41 are threadedly fixed by the bolt 31. Under the principle of triangular stability, the knob 2 can also rotate steadily when the handle 403 is rotated.
[0036] In actual operation, when this device is used and the knob 2 needs to be rotated for pressure adjustment, the sleeve 42 can be used to drive the T-shaped block 401 to slide in the T-shaped groove 44. At the same time, the sleeve 42 is set on the top of the knob 2, and the trapezoidal plate 48 is driven to be inserted into the trapezoidal groove 45. The trapezoidal plate 48 is set in the two trapezoidal seats 47, and can finally be contacted by the two trapezoidal inclined surfaces. At the same time, the large-size surfaces of the trapezoidal plate 48 and the trapezoidal seat 47 face opposite directions, which can fix the sleeve 42 on the knob 2. It is convenient to directly rotate the handle 403, which can finally make the knob 2 rotate, and facilitate the pressure adjustment of the shock absorber 1 according to the needs.
[0037] As the hinge plate 35 rotates on one side of the connecting seat 49, the telescopic plate 34 is positioned at the bottom of the slot 32. The telescopic plate 34 is then stretched and inserted into the slot 32. The telescopic plate 34 and the connecting plate 41 are threadedly fixed using bolts 31. Under the principle of triangular stability, the knob 2 can rotate steadily when the handle 403 is turned.
[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
Claims
1. A shock absorber preload adjustment knob structure, comprising a shock absorber (1), characterized in that: The shock absorber (1) is fixedly connected to a knob (2) on top, and an auxiliary mechanism (4) is provided on the knob (2), and a stabilizing mechanism (3) is provided on the auxiliary mechanism (4); The auxiliary mechanism (4) includes a fixing ring (43), which is fixedly connected to the surface of the knob (2). Fixing plates (46) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the fixing ring (43). A T-shaped groove (44) is provided on the top of the fixing plate (46). A T-shaped block (401) is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove (44). A sleeve (42) is fixedly connected to the top of the T-shaped block (401). A round hole groove (402) is provided inside the sleeve (42). A handle (403) is fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve (42). A connecting plate (41) is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the sleeve (42). A connecting seat (49) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (41). A trapezoidal plate (48) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting seat (49). Trapezoidal seats (47) are fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the fixing plate (46). A trapezoidal groove (45) is provided on the top of the fixing plate (46).
2. The preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom and back of the circular slot (402) are set as openings, and the surface of the knob (2) is inserted into the inside of the circular slot (402).
3. The preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trapezoidal groove (45) and the T-shaped groove (44) are each two in number, with the two trapezoidal grooves (45) located outside the two T-shaped grooves (44).
4. The preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and front of the trapezoidal groove (45) are set as openings, the surface of the trapezoidal plate (48) and the inside of the trapezoidal groove (45) are inserted, and the trapezoidal groove (45) is set between two trapezoidal seats (47).
5. The preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stabilizing mechanism (3) includes a hinge plate (35), which is hinged to the left and right sides of the connecting seat (49). A telescopic plate (34) is hinged to the other side of the hinge plate (35). A long groove (33) is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate (41), and a slot (32) is provided at the top of the inner wall of the long groove (33). Bolts (31) are threadedly connected to the front of the telescopic plate (34) and the connecting plate (41).
6. The preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the long grooves (33) is four and they are arranged in pairs. Two of the long grooves (33) are located on the left and right sides of the connecting seat (49), and the bottom of the long grooves (33) is set as an opening.
7. The preload adjustment knob structure for a shock absorber according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the slot (32) are set as openings, and the surface of the telescopic plate (34) is inserted into the inside of the slot (32).