An automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible damping connection

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of bearing assembly technology and discloses an automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible shock-absorbing connection. It includes a clutch fork, a fixing block at the top of the clutch fork, a fixing sleeve between the clutch fork and the fixing block, a bearing body fixedly installed in the fixing sleeve, and a fixing ring fixedly installed on the left side wall of the fixing sleeve. This utility model, by fixing the clutch fork and the fixing block together, and movably mounting the fixing sleeve on the clutch fork and the fixing block, allows the bearing body to move to the left when vibration occurs between the bearing body and the clutch disc during driving. Because a buffer spring is provided between the bearing body and the clutch fork, the bearing body can move to the left. The buffer spring buffers the impact force on the bearing body, improving bearing life, and also significantly reduces the vibration and noise transmitted to the clutch fork, improving the driving experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bearing assembly technology, and in particular to an automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible damping connection. Background Technology

[0002] The clutch release bearing is a key component of the automotive transmission system. It is installed between the clutch and the gearbox. By coordinating the rotation and axial movement of the release lever, it achieves smooth engagement and disengagement of the clutch, reduces wear, and extends the service life of the transmission system. Its structure is loosely fitted on the first shaft bearing cover of the gearbox, and relies on a return spring to maintain the gap with the end of the release lever to ensure operational stability.

[0003] The existing release bearing and clutch shift fork are mostly rigidly connected. During driving, impact forces are generated at the moment of clutch engagement and disengagement or due to uneven operation by the driver. The rigid connection causes the inner and outer rings, cage and balls of the bearing to directly bear these impacts, reducing the bearing life. At the same time, it also generates vibration and noise. Because of the rigid connection, the vibration and noise are directly transmitted to the clutch shift fork and even the cockpit, affecting the driving experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible damping connection.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A car clutch release bearing assembly with flexible damping connection includes a clutch fork, a fixing block at the top of the clutch fork, a fixing sleeve between the clutch fork and the fixing block, a bearing body fixedly installed in the fixing sleeve, a fixing ring fixedly installed on the left side wall of the fixing sleeve, a buffer ring fixedly installed on the right side wall of the fixing sleeve, a buffer spring provided on the left side of the buffer ring, the buffer spring being movably sleeved on the outside of the fixing sleeve, and a limit sleeve fixedly installed on the right side of the clutch fork and the fixing block corresponding to the position of the buffer spring.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a movable block is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed block, and a movable groove is provided on the clutch shift fork corresponding to the position of the movable block. The movable block can be movably inserted into the movable groove. A fixed groove is provided on the top of the clutch shift fork corresponding to the position of the movable groove, and a screw is movably installed in the fixed groove.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the movable block is provided with a threaded groove. After the movable block is inserted into the movable groove, the threaded groove will be aligned with the fixed groove, and the screw can be threadedly installed in the threaded groove.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a connecting rod is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the fixing block, and a connecting groove is provided on the clutch shift fork at the position corresponding to the connecting rod, so that the connecting rod can be inserted into the connecting groove.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a rubber pad is provided between the right side of the fixing ring and the clutch shift fork and the fixing block, and the rubber pad is fitted onto the fixing sleeve.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a limiting block is movably installed on the side wall of the clutch shift fork, and the limiting block is fixed on the vehicle body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: In this invention, by fitting the clutch shift fork and the fixed block onto the outside of the fixed sleeve, then inserting the connecting rod into the connecting groove, inserting the movable block into the movable groove, and finally inserting the screw into the fixed groove, the clutch shift fork and the fixed block are fixedly connected together. The fixed sleeve is movably mounted on the clutch shift fork and the fixed block. When the bearing body and the clutch disc vibrate during driving, the bearing body can move to the left because a buffer spring is provided between the bearing body and the clutch shift fork. The buffer spring can buffer the impact force on the bearing body, improve the bearing life, and at the same time greatly reduce the vibration and noise transmitted to the clutch shift fork, thus improving the driving experience. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible shock-absorbing connection proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 This is a partial structural disassembly diagram of an automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible shock-absorbing connection proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the component structure of an automotive clutch release bearing assembly with a flexible shock-absorbing connection proposed in this utility model.

[0013] In the diagram: 1. Clutch shift fork; 2. Fixing block; 3. Fixing sleeve; 4. Bearing body; 5. Limiting block; 6. Buffer spring; 7. Limiting sleeve; 8. Screw; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Connecting groove; 11. Moving block; 12. Threaded groove; 13. Moving groove; 14. Fixing groove; 15. Fixing ring; 16. Rubber pad; 17. Buffer ring. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0017] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 A flexible shock-absorbing automotive clutch release bearing assembly includes a clutch fork 1, a fixing block 2 at the top of the clutch fork 1, a fixing sleeve 3 between the clutch fork 1 and the fixing block 2, a bearing body 4 fixedly installed in the fixing sleeve 3, a fixing ring 15 fixedly installed on the left side wall of the fixing sleeve 3, a buffer ring 17 fixedly installed on the right side wall of the fixing sleeve 3, a buffer spring 6 on the left side of the buffer ring 17, the buffer spring 6 movably sleeved on the outside of the fixing sleeve 3, a limit sleeve 7 fixedly installed on the right side of the clutch fork 1 and the fixing block 2 corresponding to the position of the buffer spring 6, and a buffer spring 6 between the bearing body 4 and the clutch fork 1. The bearing body 4 can move to the left. The buffer spring 6 can buffer the impact force on the bearing body 4, improve the bearing life, and at the same time greatly reduce the vibration and noise transmitted to the clutch fork 1, improving the driving experience.

[0018] In this embodiment, a movable block 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed block 2. A movable groove 13 is provided on the clutch shift fork 1 at the position corresponding to the movable block 11. The movable block 11 can be movably inserted into the movable groove 13. A fixed groove 14 is provided on the top of the clutch shift fork 1 at the position corresponding to the movable groove 13. A screw 8 is movably installed in the fixed groove 14. A threaded groove 12 is provided on the movable block 11. After the movable block 11 is inserted into the movable groove 13, the threaded groove 12 will align with the fixed groove 14. The screw 8 can be threaded into the threaded groove 12. A connecting rod is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the fixed block 2. Connecting rod 9 and clutch shift fork 1 are provided with connecting groove 10 at the position corresponding to connecting rod 9. Connecting rod 9 can be inserted into connecting groove 10. By putting clutch shift fork 1 and fixing block 2 on the outside of fixing sleeve 3, the buffer spring 6 is placed on the right side of clutch shift fork 1 and fixing block 2. Then, connecting rod 9 is inserted into connecting groove 10, movable block 11 is inserted into movable groove 13, screw 8 is inserted into fixing groove 14, and then screw 8 is rotated so that the bottom of screw 8 is inserted into thread groove 12. At this time, clutch shift fork 1 and fixing block 2 will be fixedly connected together.

[0019] In this embodiment, a rubber pad 16 is provided between the right side of the fixing ring 15 and the clutch shift fork 1 and the fixing block 2. The rubber pad 16 is fitted onto the fixing sleeve 3. The rubber pad 16 provided between the fixing ring 15 and the clutch shift fork 1 and the fixing block 2 can further reduce the noise transmitted from the fixing sleeve 3 to the clutch shift fork 1 and the fixing block 2.

[0020] In this embodiment, a limiting block 5 is movably installed on the side wall of the clutch shift fork 1. The limiting block 5 is fixed on the vehicle body, and the clutch shift fork 1 can be movably fixed on the vehicle body by the limiting block 5.

[0021] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects: In use, by fitting the clutch fork 1 and the fixing block 2 onto the outside of the fixing sleeve 3, the buffer spring 6 is positioned on the right side of the clutch fork 1 and the fixing block 2. Then, the connecting rod 9 is inserted into the connecting groove 10, the movable block 11 is inserted into the movable groove 13, and the screw 8 is inserted into the fixing groove 14. Then, the screw 8 is rotated so that the bottom of the screw 8 is inserted into the thread groove 12. At this time, the clutch fork 1 and the fixing block 2 are fixedly connected together, and the fixing sleeve 3 is movably installed on the clutch fork 1 and the fixing block 2. The right side of the bearing body 4 in the fixed sleeve 3 is connected to the clutch. When the clutch plates engage and disengage during driving or when vibration occurs due to uneven operation by the driver, the bearing body 4 can move to the left because a buffer spring 6 is provided between the bearing body 4 and the clutch shift fork 1. The buffer spring 6 can buffer the impact force on the bearing body 4, improve the bearing life, and at the same time greatly reduce the vibration and noise transmitted to the clutch shift fork 1, thus improving the driving experience. When the right end of the clutch shift fork 1 is pushed by the hydraulic cylinder to control the movement of the fixed sleeve 3, the rubber pad 16 provided between the fixed ring 15 and the clutch shift fork 1 and the fixed block 2 can further reduce the noise transmitted from the fixed sleeve 3 to the clutch shift fork 1 and the fixed block 2.

[0022] 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 only illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications may be made to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this utility model as claimed.

Claims

1. A clutch release bearing assembly for an automotive vehicle having a flexible shock absorbing connection comprising a clutch fork (1) characterised in that, A fixing block (2) is provided at the top of the clutch shift fork (1), and a fixing sleeve (3) is provided between the clutch shift fork (1) and the fixing block (2). A bearing body (4) is fixedly installed in the fixing sleeve (3). A fixing ring (15) is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the fixing sleeve (3), and a buffer ring (17) is fixedly installed on the right side wall of the fixing sleeve (3). A buffer spring (6) is provided on the left side of the buffer ring (17). The buffer spring (6) is movably sleeved on the outside of the fixing sleeve (3). A limit sleeve (7) is fixedly installed on the right side of the clutch shift fork (1) and the fixing block (2) corresponding to the position of the buffer spring (6).

2. An automotive clutch release shaft bearing assembly having a flexible shock absorbing connection as defined in claim 1 wherein, A movable block (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed block (2). A movable groove (13) is provided on the clutch fork (1) at the position corresponding to the movable block (11). The movable block (11) can be movably inserted into the movable groove (13). A fixed groove (14) is provided on the top of the clutch fork (1) at the position corresponding to the movable groove (13). A screw (8) is movably installed in the fixed groove (14).

3. An automotive clutch release shaft bearing assembly having a flexible shock absorbing connection as defined in claim 2 wherein, The movable block (11) has a threaded groove (12). After the movable block (11) is inserted into the movable groove (13), the threaded groove (12) will be aligned with the fixed groove (14). The screw (8) can be threaded into the threaded groove (12).

4. A clutch release shaft bearing assembly having a flexible shock absorbing connection for an automotive vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein, A connecting rod (9) is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the fixed block (2), and a connecting groove (10) is provided on the clutch shift fork (1) at the position corresponding to the connecting rod (9), and the connecting rod (9) can be inserted into the connecting groove (10).

5. A clutch release shaft bearing assembly having a flexible cushioned connection for an automotive vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein, A rubber pad (16) is provided between the right side of the fixed ring (15) and the clutch shift fork (1) and the fixed block (2), and the rubber pad (16) is fitted onto the fixed sleeve (3).

6. A clutch release shaft bearing assembly having a flexible cushioned connection for an automotive vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein, A limiting block (5) is movably installed on the side wall of the clutch shift fork (1), and the limiting block (5) is fixed on the vehicle body.

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