An ESC mounting bracket

Abstract

The application discloses an ESC mounting bracket, which comprises a fixed bracket and a movable bracket. The fixed bracket and the movable bracket are provided with mounting holes through which fasteners pass, and the fasteners are used for connecting the ESC mounting bracket and an ESC controller. The fixed bracket is provided with a sliding rail, and the movable bracket is slidably arranged on the sliding rail to adjust the distance between the mounting hole of the fixed bracket and the mounting hole of the movable bracket. Compared with the prior art, the ESC mounting bracket disclosed by the application can accurately adapt to ESC controllers of different sizes and different mounting hole positions through the adjustable movable bracket, effectively solves the problem that new ESC mounting brackets need to be designed for different vehicle models, reduces the research and development cost and the time for bracket structure design, and the design can automatically compensate for the error of the mounting position, thereby facilitating the assembly of the ESC controller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of transportation equipment technology, and more specifically, to an ESC mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] The ESC (Electronic Stability Controller) mounting bracket is a crucial component for securing the automotive Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. Its function is to ensure the ESC controller remains stable during vehicle operation, preventing displacement, loosening, or even damage caused by vehicle vibration, bumps, or impacts during emergency situations. This ensures the ESC system can accurately collect vehicle dynamic data (such as wheel speed, steering angle, and lateral acceleration) and intervene in a timely manner to adjust braking and power output, directly impacting vehicle stability and the safety of passengers.

[0003] Currently, different car models often require new ESC bracket designs. This design not only increases R&D costs but also requires time to be invested in bracket structure design, strength simulation, and testing for each new car model, thus extending the project development cycle. In the production stage, dedicated brackets need to be molded separately and produced on separate lines, making it difficult to achieve economies of scale and resulting in high manufacturing costs. In addition, in the after-sales service sector, dedicated brackets for different car models need to be stocked separately, which increases the inventory pressure on dealers and may also affect vehicle repair efficiency due to spare parts shortages, causing inconvenience to car owners.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the versatility of ESC stents has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to disclose an ESC mounting bracket to improve the versatility of ESC brackets.

[0006] An ESC mounting bracket includes a fixed bracket and a movable bracket;

[0007] The fixed bracket and the movable bracket are provided with mounting holes for fasteners to pass through, and the fasteners are fasteners that connect the ESC mounting bracket and the ESC controller.

[0008] The fixed bracket is provided with a slide rail, and the movable bracket is slidably disposed on the slide rail to adjust the distance between the mounting holes of the fixed bracket and the mounting holes of the movable bracket.

[0009] In one possible implementation, an elastic element is also included, one end of which acts on the fixed bracket and the other end of which acts on the movable bracket to drive the mounting hole of the movable bracket toward the mounting hole of the fixed bracket.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the mounting hole includes a fixed portion and a movable portion;

[0011] The fixed bracket and the movable bracket are provided with the fixed part, and the movable part is rotatably connected to the fixed part. The movable part and the fixed part are respectively provided with corresponding grooves on their opposite inner sides, and the grooves of the two together form a hole through which the fastener passes.

[0012] In one possible implementation, an adjusting member is also included. The adjusting member is a torsional elastic member, one end of which acts on the fixed part and the other end of which acts on the movable part to drive the movable part to rotate toward the fixed part in order to clamp the fastener.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the grooves on the movable part and the fixed part are arc-shaped grooves; when the free end of the movable part rotates towards the fixed part to abut against the fixed part, the radius of the inscribed circle of the pattern formed by the grooves of the two is less than or equal to the radius of the fastener.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the end of the movable part that is rotatably connected to the fixed part is the connection side of the mounting hole, and the free end of the movable part that is connected to the fixed part is the opening side of the mounting hole; the mounting holes of the fixed bracket and the mounting holes of the movable bracket are arranged symmetrically, and their opening sides face the same direction.

[0015] In one possible implementation, a guide wheel is further included. The guide wheel is rotatably connected to the fixed bracket via a first pivot and is located within the slide rail. The movable bracket has a sliding contact surface adapted to the guide wheel on one side facing the slide rail, and the movable bracket is supported on the guide wheel via the sliding contact surface.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a guide wheel is also included, which is rotatably connected to the movable bracket via a second pivot, and the movable bracket is supported on the slide rail via the guide wheel.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the sliding contact surface is a groove structure formed on the movable support, and at least a portion of the guide wheel is accommodated in the sliding contact surface.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the guide wheels comprise at least two pairs and are spaced apart along the extension direction of the slide rail.

[0019] The ESC mounting bracket disclosed in this application allows for the installation of the ESC controller by pulling a movable bracket according to the size of the ESC controller. This aligns the mounting positions of the fasteners on the ESC controller with the mounting holes of the fixed bracket and the movable bracket, respectively. The ESC controller is then connected and fixed to the ESC mounting bracket by installing the fasteners, thereby completing the assembly of the ESC controller.

[0020] Compared to related technologies, the ESC mounting bracket disclosed in this application, by setting an adjustable movable bracket, enables the ESC mounting bracket to accurately adapt to ESC controllers of different sizes and mounting hole positions, effectively solving the problem of needing to design new ESC mounting brackets for different vehicle models, reducing R&D costs and bracket structure design time, and the design can automatically compensate for installation position errors, facilitating the assembly of ESC controllers. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ESC mounting bracket disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting hole structure disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail and guide wheel disclosed in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0026] 100. Fixed bracket; 110. Slide rail;

[0027] 200. Movable support frame;

[0028] 300. Guide wheel;

[0029] 400. Mounting hole; 410. Moving part; 420. Fixing part; 430. Adjusting part;

[0030] 500. Elastic components. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The purpose of this application is to disclose an ESC mounting bracket to improve the versatility of ESC brackets.

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 3 The ESC mounting bracket disclosed in this application includes a fixed bracket 100 and a movable bracket 200.

[0034] The fixed bracket 100 and the movable bracket 200 are provided with mounting holes 400 for fasteners to pass through. The fasteners can be bolts, which pass through the mounting holes 400 and are threadedly connected to the ESC controller to fix the ESC mounting bracket and the ESC controller.

[0035] The fixed bracket 100 can be a stepped plate-like component, including an upper stepped surface and a lower stepped surface. A slide rail 110 is provided on the lower stepped surface. The slide rail 110 has a structure including, but not limited to, a groove structure or a protruding guide rail structure; those skilled in the art can design it according to requirements. The movable bracket 200 can have a slider fixedly installed at its bottom, which slides along the slide rail 110, allowing the movable bracket 200 to slide along the slide rail 110. By moving the movable bracket 200, the distance between the mounting holes 400 of the fixed bracket 100 and the movable bracket 200 can be adjusted, so that the distance between the mounting holes 400 is adapted to the size of the ESC controller. The fixed bracket 100 can also be connected to the vehicle by bolts or welding, thereby realizing the assembly of the ESC controller with the vehicle.

[0036] To improve the stability of the movable bracket 200, the slide rail 110 may include two parallel rails arranged at intervals. The fixed bracket 100 provides stable support for the movable bracket 200 through the slide rail 110, so that the load on the movable bracket 200 is smoothly transmitted to the fixed bracket 100. This gives the ESC mounting bracket a very high structural stability and resistance to vibration and impact, effectively preventing the ESC controller from loosening and shifting during use.

[0037] During installation, first move the movable bracket 200 along the slide rail 110 until the distance between the mounting holes 400 of the fixed bracket 100 and the movable bracket 200 matches the mounting dimensions of the ESC controller. Then, pass the fasteners through the mounting holes 400 and tighten them to complete the fixing. The entire process is simple and requires no additional tools.

[0038] Compared to related technologies, the ESC mounting bracket disclosed in this application, by setting an adjustable movable bracket 200, enables the ESC mounting bracket to accurately adapt to ESC controllers of different sizes and mounting hole positions, effectively solving the problem of needing to design new ESC mounting brackets for different vehicle models, reducing R&D costs and bracket structure design time, and this design can automatically compensate for installation position errors, facilitating the assembly of ESC controllers.

[0039] To enhance the stability of the ESC mounting bracket, the bracket may also include an elastic element 500. This elastic element 500 may comprise multiple springs arranged side-by-side, one end acting on the fixed bracket 100 and the other end on the movable bracket 200. The elastic force of the elastic element 500 causes the mounting holes 400 of the fixed bracket 100 and the movable bracket 200 to tend towards each other. When the ESC controller is mounted onto the ESC mounting bracket, the movable bracket 200 is pushed open, stretching the elastic element 500. The stretched spring generates a restoring force attempting to return to its original shape. This force continuously acts on the movable bracket 200, pressing it firmly against the ESC controller. This ensures a secure mounting, eliminates gaps caused by dimensional tolerances or minor vibrations, and prevents the ESC mounting bracket from loosening or producing abnormal noises. The elastic element 500 can absorb and cushion vibrations from the ESC controller or the vehicle, extending the service life of the ESC mounting bracket. Furthermore, during installation or removal, after the ESC controller is removed, the movable bracket 200 automatically retracts to its initial position or a preset installation position due to the spring's restoring force. This facilitates future installations without requiring manual adjustment of the movable part, improving the user experience.

[0040] To improve the adaptability of the ESC mounting bracket, the mounting hole 400 includes a fixed part 420 and a movable part 410, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the fixed bracket 100 and the movable bracket 200 are provided with a fixed part 420, and the movable part 410 is rotatably connected to the fixed part 420. Corresponding grooves are provided on the inner sides of the movable part 410 and the fixed part 420, and these grooves together form a hole through which the fastener passes. When installing the ESC controller, rotating the movable part 410 increases the diameter of the hole formed by the movable part 410 and the fixed part 420, allowing the fastener to pass through and be tightened with the ESC controller. Reverse rotation of the movable part 410 radially clamps the fastener, thus completing the assembly. This design achieves compatibility of a single mounting hole with fasteners of different diameters within a certain size range, which is beneficial for improving the versatility of the ESC mounting bracket and reducing the types and number of ESC mounting brackets that need to be designed. For product design, there is no need to design multiple mounting holes of different sizes for bolts of different specifications, simplifying the structural design, drawing, and manufacturing process of the ESC mounting bracket and shortening the development cycle.

[0041] Based on the above embodiments, the ESC mounting bracket may further include an adjusting member 430, which is a torsional elastic member. The fixed part 420 and the movable part 410 are hinged together by a hinge shaft, allowing the movable part 410 to rotate about the axis of the hinge shaft. The adjusting member 430 is directly sleeved on the hinge shaft and located between the fixed part 420 and the movable part 410. One torsion arm of the adjusting member 430 is inserted into or abuts against the fixed part 420, while the other torsion arm is inserted into or abuts against the movable part 410.

[0042] In its natural state, the pre-tightening force of the adjusting member 430 drives the movable part 410 towards the fixed part 420, bringing the mounting hole to its minimum diameter. The continuous radial clamping force provided by the adjusting member 430 ensures that the fastener is firmly held in place upon insertion, effectively providing pre-stabilization and preventing loosening. This design is beneficial for fixation in vibrating environments or under tilted conditions, preventing fasteners from falling off and improving the safety and reliability of the ESC mounting bracket. The core components of the entire device consist only of the fixed part 420, the movable part 410, the hinge shaft, and the adjusting member 430, resulting in a compact structure, simple and reliable operation, and a low failure rate.

[0043] To ensure reliable clamping force for the fastener, the grooves on the movable part 410 and the fixed part 420 are arc-shaped grooves. This arc-shaped groove design ensures continuous or near-continuous contact between the fastener's shank and the inner walls of the grooves in the movable part 410 and the fixed part 420, increasing the contact area, reducing localized stress, and improving structural stability and durability. When the free end of the movable part 410 rotates towards the fixed part 420 until it abuts against it, the radius of the inscribed circle of the shape formed by the grooves is less than or equal to the radius of the fastener. This design facilitates the installation hole 400 in providing a continuous radial preload to the fastener, as well as the static friction generated by the interference fit. In a vibrating environment, the clamping force significantly reduces the risk of fastener loosening, and its vibration damping performance is superior to that of ordinary clearance fit holes.

[0044] In one specific embodiment, the end of the movable part 410 rotatably connected to the fixed part 420 is the connection side of the mounting hole 400, and the free end of the movable part 410 and the fixed part 420 is the opening side of the mounting hole 400. The mounting holes 400 of the fixed bracket 100 and the mounting holes 400 of the movable bracket 200 are arranged symmetrically, and their opening sides face the same direction. The clamping forces generated by the mounting holes 400 of the fixed bracket 100 and the mounting holes 400 of the movable bracket 200 are opposite in direction and equal in magnitude, forming a balanced couple, which automatically adjusts and stabilizes the ESC controller in the center position, realizing the self-centering function, and can firmly clamp the ESC controller to prevent it from swaying left and right. Furthermore, the movable part 410 of the two mounting holes 400 can be arranged on the inner side near the axis of symmetry, and the fixed part 420 is located on the outer side, so that the interaction force with the ESC controller is mainly directly borne by the fixed part 420 located on the outer side, and the fixed part 420 ensures the rigidity of the entire clamping system. Meanwhile, the main force acting at the connection between the moving part 410 and the fixed part 420 is a rotational torque, rather than a direct lateral shear force, which greatly extends the service life of the moving parts. The uniform opening direction facilitates installation by operators, thus significantly improving assembly efficiency.

[0045] To facilitate operator adjustment of the movable bracket 200, the ESC mounting bracket also includes guide wheels 300. The guide wheels 300 are rotatably connected to the fixed bracket 100 via a first rotating shaft and are located within the slide rail 110. The slide rail 110 is a groove, and both ends of the first rotating shaft can be fixed to the side wall of the slide rail 110 by press-fitting, snap-fitting, or screws. A bearing can be installed between the guide wheels 300 and the first rotating shaft to ensure smooth rotation. The movable bracket 200 has a sliding contact surface on the side facing the slide rail 110 that matches the guide wheels 300, and the movable bracket 200 is supported on the guide wheels 300 through this sliding contact surface. Because the guide wheels 300 are fixed within the slide rail 110, they have extremely high load-bearing capacity, and the fixed fulcrum provides extremely high operational stability, making it less prone to shaking. The movable bracket 200 has a simple structure and is lightweight. By converting sliding friction into rolling friction through the guide wheels 300, the movement of the movable bracket 200 becomes lighter, smoother, and quieter, improving user experience and product quality.

[0046] In another specific implementation, the guide wheel 300 can be connected to the movable bracket 200, see [reference needed]. Figure 3The bottom of the movable bracket 200 is equipped with guide wheels 300 via a second rotating shaft. The guide wheels 300 can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the movable bracket 200. The second rotating shaft is connected to the movable bracket 200 via bearings or simple shaft holes. The movable bracket 200 is supported on the slide rail 110 of the fixed bracket 100 by its own guide wheels 300. The slide rail 110 can be a simple guide groove or a guide strip with slight protrusions, its upper surface forming a track surface for the guide wheels 300 to roll. When the movable bracket 200 is under force, the guide wheels 300 move with the movable bracket 200 while rolling on the track surface. This design of the slide rail 110 of the fixed bracket 100 has a simple structure, reducing production costs. During maintenance, the damaged guide wheel 300 can be replaced simply by lifting the movable bracket 200 upwards or removing it from the side, resulting in low maintenance costs and short maintenance time.

[0047] To ensure the reliability of the movable support 200's movement, the sliding contact surface of the movable support 200 can be a groove structure formed on the movable support 200. At least a portion of the guide wheel 300 is accommodated in the sliding contact surface, allowing the movable support 200 to better contact the outer circumferential surface of the guide wheel 300 and achieve self-centering. The movable support 200 rests directly on the guide wheel 300 through its sliding contact surface. When the movable support 200 is pushed, the guide wheel 300 rotates in place, while the sliding contact surface of the movable support 200 rolls relative to the guide wheel 300, thereby achieving smooth linear movement of the movable support 200 relative to the fixed support 100. This design allows the movable support 200 to automatically adjust and return to the center position of the slide rail 110 when subjected to lateral forces or when there are installation gaps, avoiding rigid collisions or jamming with the fixed support 100. Furthermore, the sliding contact surface forms a physical constraint on the guide wheel 300, effectively preventing the movable support 200 from derailing, greatly improving operational reliability and safety.

[0048] To ensure the stability of the movable support 200's movement and prevent jamming, the guide wheels 300 include at least two pairs, spaced apart along the extension direction of the slide rail 110. This design distributes the movable support 200 and its weight across multiple guide wheels 300, significantly reducing the load on individual guide wheels 300, shafts, and bearings, optimizing load distribution, and improving load-bearing capacity and lifespan. Furthermore, the spaced-apart guide wheels 300 greatly reduce bending deformation of the movable support 200 due to its own weight and external loads. This ensures that the movable support 200 maintains parallelism with the slide rail 110 throughout its entire stroke, resulting in smoother and more stable operation, without one end sinking and rubbing against the slide rail 110.

[0049] The terms "first" and "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0050] Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units may include steps or units not listed, but rather not listed. Additionally, in the description of embodiments in this application, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "height", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0052] In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, and at least one means one, two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.

[0053] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Specific technical means in some embodiments may be incorporated, in whole or in part, into another embodiment unless explicitly excluded by another embodiment. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An ESC mounting bracket, characterized in that, Includes a fixed bracket (100) and a movable bracket (200); The fixed bracket (100) and the movable bracket (200) are provided with mounting holes (400) for fasteners to pass through, the fasteners being fasteners that connect the ESC mounting bracket and the ESC controller; The fixed bracket (100) is provided with a slide rail (110), and the movable bracket (200) is slidably disposed on the slide rail (110) to adjust the distance between the mounting hole (400) of the fixed bracket (100) and the mounting hole (400) of the movable bracket (200).

2. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic element (500), one end of which acts on the fixed bracket (100) and the other end of which acts on the movable bracket (200) to drive the mounting hole (400) of the movable bracket (200) to move closer to the mounting hole (400) of the fixed bracket (100).

3. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting hole (400) includes a fixed part (420) and a movable part (410). The fixed bracket (100) and the movable bracket (200) are provided with the fixed part (420), and the movable part (410) is rotatably connected to the fixed part (420). The inner sides of the movable part (410) and the fixed part (420) are respectively provided with corresponding grooves, and the grooves of the two together form the hole through which the fastener passes.

4. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes an adjusting member (430), which is a torsional elastic member. One end of the adjusting member (430) acts on the fixed part (420), and the other end of the adjusting member (430) acts on the movable part (410) to drive the movable part (410) to rotate toward the fixed part (420) to clamp the fastener.

5. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The grooves on the movable part (410) and the fixed part (420) are arc-shaped grooves; when the free end of the movable part (410) rotates toward the fixed part (420) to abut against the fixed part (420), the radius of the inscribed circle of the pattern formed by the grooves of the two is less than or equal to the radius of the fastener.

6. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the movable part (410) rotatably connected to the fixed part (420) is the connection side of the mounting hole (400), and the free end of the movable part (410) and the fixed part (420) is the opening side of the mounting hole (400); the mounting hole (400) of the fixed bracket (100) and the mounting hole (400) of the movable bracket (200) are arranged symmetrically, and their opening sides face the same direction.

7. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guide wheel (300), which is rotatably connected to the fixed bracket (100) via a first rotating shaft and is located inside the slide rail (110). The movable bracket (200) has a sliding contact surface adapted to the guide wheel (300) on one side facing the slide rail (110), and the movable bracket (200) is supported on the guide wheel (300) through the sliding contact surface.

8. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guide wheel (300), which is rotatably connected to the movable bracket (200) via a second rotating shaft. The movable bracket (200) is supported on the slide rail (110) via the guide wheel (300).

9. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The sliding contact surface is a groove structure formed on the movable bracket (200), and at least a portion of the guide wheel (300) is accommodated in the sliding contact surface.

10. The ESC mounting bracket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The guide wheels (300) include at least two pairs and are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the slide rail (110).

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