A front end frame support structure fusing an air suspension gas cylinder

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of front end frame support structure of fusion air suspension gas cylinder belongs to automobile support structure technical field.The structure includes gas cylinder, front wall and two shock absorber tower top, two shock absorber tower top is arranged in the side of front wall with interval, gas cylinder is horizontally erected on two shock absorber tower top, and the side of gas cylinder is connected with front wall.Adopt the front end frame support structure of fusion air suspension gas cylinder provided in the utility model embodiment, can solve the problem of the body of prior art is too heavy, car front compartment layout crowded, piping wiring difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive support structure technology, and in particular to a front frame support structure that integrates an air suspension cylinder. Background Technology

[0002] Air suspension is a shock-absorbing structure that uses air springs instead of metal springs. It can improve upon the shortcomings of metal springs and adjust the suspension stiffness by adjusting the air pressure inside the air springs. Air suspension typically uses a compressor to compress air and store it in an air cylinder. When it is necessary to adjust the air pressure inside the air spring, the compressed air in the air cylinder is then introduced into the air spring.

[0003] In existing technologies, gas cylinders are usually placed separately in the front or rear compartment of a car. In the front compartment, in order to improve the structural stability of the front frame, support plates need to be installed on the top of the two shock absorber towers of the front wheels.

[0004] The existing front frame support structure uses a separate support plate, which makes the vehicle body too heavy, increases manufacturing costs, and requires a separate space to house gas cylinders, resulting in excessive space being occupied in the front compartment of the vehicle, leading to a crowded layout in the front compartment and difficulties in piping and wiring. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model embodiment provides a front frame support structure integrating an air suspension gas cylinder, which can solve the problems of excessive vehicle weight, cramped front compartment layout, and difficult pipeline wiring in the prior art. The technical solution is as follows: A front frame support structure integrating an air suspension cylinder includes: an air cylinder, a front bulkhead, and two shock absorber towers. The two shock absorber towers are spaced apart and arranged on one side of the front bulkhead. The gas cylinder is horizontally mounted on the two shock absorber towers, and one side of the gas cylinder is connected to the front bulkhead.

[0006] Optionally, the gas cylinder has a columnar structure, the periphery of the gas cylinder is connected to the front bulkhead, and the bottom ends of the gas cylinder are respectively connected to the tops of the two shock absorber towers.

[0007] Optionally, the gas cylinder has a triangular structure, and the three vertices of the gas cylinder are respectively connected to the tops of the two shock absorber towers and the front bulkhead.

[0008] Optionally, at least one vertex of the gas cylinder is provided with a chamfer.

[0009] Optionally, a weight-reducing groove is provided in the middle of the gas cylinder.

[0010] Optionally, the weight-reducing groove is provided with reinforcing ribs, which span across the two side walls of the weight-reducing groove.

[0011] Optionally, a mounting bracket is provided at the apex of the gas cylinder.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting bracket has mounting holes, the gas cylinder is detachably connected to the top of the shock absorber tower, and the gas cylinder is detachably connected to the front panel.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment include at least the following: This utility model provides a front frame support structure integrating an air suspension gas cylinder. By connecting the gas cylinder simultaneously to the front bulkhead and the two shock absorber towers, the gas cylinder replaces the support plate structure in traditional technology. This allows the gas cylinder to enhance the connection strength between the front bulkhead and the two shock absorber towers, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the air suspension. By eliminating the support plate structure in traditional technology, the space occupied is reduced, and the vehicle weight is lightened, effectively solving the problems of excessive vehicle weight, cramped front compartment layout, and difficult piping and wiring in existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] 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.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1-Gas cylinder; 2-Front panel; 3-Shock absorber tower top; 4-Weight reduction groove; 5-Reinforcing rib; 6-Mounting bracket; 7-Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided by an embodiment of this utility model. (See attached diagram.) Figure 1 The front frame support structure of the integrated air suspension cylinder shown includes: a cylinder 1, a front bulkhead 2 and two shock absorber towers 3. The two shock absorber towers 3 are arranged at intervals on one side of the front bulkhead 2. The cylinder 1 is horizontally mounted on the two shock absorber towers 3, and one side of the cylinder 1 is connected to the front bulkhead 2.

[0019] For example, in this embodiment of the invention, the independent support plate and some traditional reinforcing structures are eliminated, and the gas cylinder 1 itself is integrated into the vehicle body's force transmission path as a structural component, allowing it to participate in and distribute the load. This effectively frees up space in the front compartment, making the arrangement of other components more flexible and the overall vehicle layout more compact and rational. Furthermore, by integrating components, the number of parts is reduced, thereby simplifying supply chain management and production, assembly, and maintenance processes. Also, by reducing the support plate in the traditional structure, the vehicle body weight is reduced, lowering production costs. The connection between the gas cylinder 1 and the shock absorber tower top 3 and the front bulkhead 2 can be achieved by welding for stable fixation, or by a detachable connection for convenient disassembly and maintenance. The gas cylinder 1 can be a metal-lined composite material wound gas cylinder, designed with a winding process to achieve extremely high strength in both the axial and circumferential directions.

[0020] This utility model provides a front frame support structure integrating an air suspension cylinder. By connecting the cylinder 1 to both the front bulkhead 2 and the two shock absorber towers 3 simultaneously, the cylinder 1 replaces the support plate structure in conventional technology. This enhances the connection strength between the front bulkhead 2 and the two shock absorber towers 3, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the air suspension. By reducing the support plate structure, the space occupied by the cylinder is reduced, and the vehicle weight is lightened, effectively solving the problems of excessive vehicle weight, cramped front compartment layout, and difficult piping wiring in existing technologies.

[0021] Optionally, the gas cylinder 1 is a columnar structure, with its periphery connected to the front panel 2, and the bottom ends of the gas cylinder 1 connected to the tops of two shock absorber towers 3 respectively.

[0022] For example, in this embodiment of the invention, the gas cylinder 1 is used to store compressed air from the compressor, thereby reducing the need for the compressor to operate frequently. When the gas cylinder 1 is cylindrical, its volume is at its maximum, allowing it to store a larger capacity of compressed gas, thus reducing the frequency of compressor operation and extending the compressor's lifespan.

[0023] Optionally, the gas cylinder 1 has a triangular structure, with the three vertices of the gas cylinder 1 connected to the tops of the two shock absorber towers 3 and the front panel 2, respectively.

[0024] For example, in this embodiment of the present invention, when the gas cylinder 1 has a triangular structure, compared with the columnar structure, the volume of the gas cylinder 1 can be reduced, the weight of the gas cylinder 1 can be reduced, thereby reducing the weight of the vehicle body, improving the stability of the vehicle body, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the vehicle body.

[0025] Optionally, at least one vertex of the gas cylinder 1 is provided with a chamfer.

[0026] For example, in this embodiment of the present invention, by setting a chamfer at the vertex, the contact area between the triangular gas cylinder 1 and the front panel 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3 can be increased, changing the point contact to a surface contact, thereby making the connection between the gas cylinder 1 and the front panel 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3 more stable, thus improving the connection stability of the structure.

[0027] Optionally, a weight-reducing groove 4 is provided in the middle of the gas cylinder 1.

[0028] Exemplarily, in this embodiment of the present invention, by setting the weight-reducing groove 4, the weight of the gas cylinder 1 can be further reduced, preventing cracking at the connection between the gas cylinder 1 and the front bulkhead 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3 due to the weight of the gas cylinder 1. By opening the weight-reducing groove 4 in the middle of the gas cylinder 1, the gas cylinder 1 forms a stable triangular closed-loop frame. The three sides of the triangle are load-bearing beams composed of the gas cylinder 1, and its outer shell can withstand internal pressure as well as structural loads such as bending and torsion. The triangular closed-loop frame forms a stable "triangular truss" at the front of the vehicle, becoming the basic load-bearing structure of the car's front compartment. The area located within the weight-reducing groove 4 forms a protected product arrangement space, which can be used to install key components such as drive motor controllers and on-board chargers. Pipeline slots and other component mounting points can be pre-set on the gas cylinder 1 to achieve modular assembly. By setting this structure, not only can the weight of the gas cylinder 1 be reduced, but also protective space can be provided for other components.

[0029] Optionally, a reinforcing rib 5 is provided in the weight reduction groove 4, and the reinforcing rib 5 spans between the two side walls of the weight reduction groove 4.

[0030] For example, in this embodiment of the present invention, two reinforcing ribs 5 are provided, which are arranged in parallel and spaced between the two side walls of the weight reduction groove 4. By providing reinforcing ribs 5, the structural strength of the gas cylinder 1 can be improved, and the reinforcing ribs 5 can provide bottom support for other components arranged in the weight reduction groove 4, thereby improving the structural strength of the structure.

[0031] Optionally, a mounting bracket 6 is provided at the apex of the gas cylinder 1.

[0032] For example, in this embodiment of the present invention, by setting the mounting bracket 6, the contact area between the gas cylinder 1 and the front panel 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3 can be further increased, thereby making the connection between the gas cylinder 1 and the front panel 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3 more stable, thus further improving the connection stability of the structure.

[0033] Optionally, the mounting bracket 6 has mounting holes 7, the gas cylinder 1 is detachably connected to the shock absorber tower top 3, and the gas cylinder 1 is detachably connected to the front panel 2.

[0034] For example, in this embodiment of the present invention, by opening mounting holes 7 on the mounting bracket 6, and providing matching assembly holes on the front bulkhead 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3, the gas cylinder 1 is fixed by inserting bolts into the mounting holes 7 and the assembly holes, so that the gas cylinder 1 is detachably connected to the front bulkhead 2 and the shock absorber tower top 3, which facilitates the disassembly of the gas cylinder 1 for maintenance or replacement in the future, and improves the operational convenience of this structure.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms “comprising” or “including” and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding “comprising” or “including” encompass the elements or objects listed following “comprising” or “including” and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected” or “linked” and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0036] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A front end frame support structure fusing an air suspension gas cylinder, characterized by, include: Gas cylinder (1), front panel (2) and two shock absorber tower tops (3). The two shock absorber tower tops (3) are arranged at intervals on one side of the front panel (2), and the gas cylinder (1) is horizontally mounted on the two shock absorber tower tops (3). One side of the gas cylinder (1) is connected to the front panel (2).

2. The front end frame support structure of claim 1, wherein The gas cylinder (1) is a columnar structure. The periphery of the gas cylinder (1) is connected to the front panel (2). The bottom ends of the gas cylinder (1) are respectively connected to the tops (3) of the two shock absorber towers.

3. The front end frame support structure of claim 1, wherein The gas cylinder (1) has a triangular structure, and the three vertices of the gas cylinder (1) are respectively connected to the tops (3) of the two shock absorber towers and the front panel (2).

4. The front end frame support structure of claim 3, wherein The gas cylinder (1) has a chamfer at at least one vertex.

5. The front end frame support structure of claim 3, wherein The gas cylinder (1) has a weight reduction groove (4) in the middle.

6. The front end frame support structure of claim 5, wherein The weight-reducing groove (4) is provided with reinforcing ribs (5), which span between the two side walls of the weight-reducing groove (4).

7. The front end frame support structure of claim 1, wherein A mounting bracket (6) is provided at the apex of the gas cylinder (1).

8. The front end frame support structure of claim 7, wherein The mounting bracket (6) has mounting holes (7), the gas cylinder (1) is detachably connected to the top of the shock absorber tower (3), and the gas cylinder (1) is detachably connected to the front panel (2).

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