Spring base having adjustable mounting angle and vehicle provided with same

Abstract

A spring base having an adjustable mounting angle and a vehicle provided with same, the spring base comprising a support base (10) and a first support structure (20) used for fixing the support base (10) onto a vehicle body. The first support structure (20) comprises a first fixing plate (21), a second fixing plate (22), and a first connecting member (23). The first fixing plate (21) and the second fixing plate (22) extend in a vertical direction. The first fixing plate (21) is used for being fixed onto the vehicle body, and the second fixing plate (22) is provided on the support base (10). An elongated hole (211) is formed on one of the first fixing plate (21) and the second fixing plate (22), and a first fixing hole (221) is formed on the other one of the first fixing plate (21) and the second fixing plate (22). The elongated hole (211) has a curved shape. The first fixing hole (221) and the elongated hole (211) have corresponding positions. The first connecting member (23) passes through the elongated hole (211) and the first fixing hole (221), so as to fix the second fixing plate (22) onto the first fixing plate (21).

Description

Spring base with adjustable installation angle and vehicle having the same Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automobile structures, and in particular to a spring base with adjustable installation angle and a vehicle having the same. Background Art

[0002] Since the launch of the first hard-core off-road vehicle model, the appearance, interior, four-wheel drive technology and power system of hard-core off-road vehicles have made great progress, but the integral front axle system as the core of the chassis has not had any essential improvement.

[0003] Over the past 25 years, global sales of hardcore off-road vehicles have exceeded 30 million, and consumer demand for customization and modification of these vehicles has also been growing. For OEMs, tuning shops, and tuning companies, increasing tire size and replacing or enhancing the suspension system to raise the vehicle body, improve maneuverability, and enhance the overall appearance have become the most common customization methods in the industry. Shock absorber springs are a key vehicle component. When raising the vehicle chassis, the spring installation angle also needs to be adjusted to accommodate the different chassis heights.

[0004] In the prior art, it is necessary to continuously weld gaskets with different orientation angles on the bridge tube of the vehicle axle, and then install the shock-absorbing springs on the above-mentioned gaskets and debug the vehicle. This method is relatively cumbersome, and frequent welding and removal of gaskets will cause damage to the bridge tube. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present application provides a spring base with adjustable installation angle and a vehicle having the same. The spring base can adjust the angle between the supporting surface of the spring base and the shock-absorbing spring and the horizontal plane as needed on the basis of better supporting the shock-absorbing spring, thereby facilitating vehicle debugging without causing damage to the vehicle.

[0006] The present application provides a spring base with adjustable mounting angle, comprising a support seat for supporting a shock-absorbing spring, and a first supporting structure for fixing the support seat to a vehicle body, the first supporting structure comprising a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate and a first connecting member, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate extending in a vertical direction, the first fixing plate being used to be fixed to the vehicle body, the second fixing plate being arranged on the support seat, a strip hole being formed on one of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, a first fixing hole being formed on the other of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, the strip hole being arc-shaped, the first fixing hole corresponding to the position of the strip hole, the first connecting member passing through the strip hole and the first fixing hole to fix the second fixing plate to the first fixing plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the first connecting member is a bolt and a nut, the bolt passes through the strip hole and the first fixing hole and is connected to the nut, and the nut is fixed on the first fixing hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the support seat includes a base plate and a boss, the boss is arranged on the base plate, the second fixing plate is arranged at the edge of the base plate and supports the base plate, and the curvature center of the strip hole is located on the side of the strip hole away from the base plate.

[0009] Furthermore, when the spring base is fixed to the vehicle body, an operating space is formed between the base plate and the bridge tube.

[0010] Furthermore, the spring base also includes a second supporting structure, which includes a third fixing plate, a connecting plate, a connecting seat, a pressure plate and a second connecting member. The third fixing plate is arranged on the support seat, the connecting plate is connected to the third fixing plate and extends in a direction away from the third fixing plate. The connecting seat is arranged on the bridge tube, and the connecting member connects the pressure plate to the connecting seat, and clamps the connecting plate between the pressure plate and the bridge tube.

[0011] Furthermore, a first connecting surface is formed on the side of the pressure plate facing the connecting plate, and a second connecting surface is formed on the side of the connecting plate facing the pressure plate. A plurality of protrusions are formed on one of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface, and a plurality of recessed portions matching the protrusions are formed on the other of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. When the pressure plate is pressed onto the connecting plate, the protrusions extend into the recessed portions.

[0012] Furthermore, gear teeth are formed on both the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

[0013] Furthermore, there are at least two connecting seats, and the pressure plate, the two connecting seats and the vehicle body form a limited space. The connecting plate is arranged in the limited space, and the length of the limited space is greater than the length of the connecting plate in the length direction of the pressure plate, so that the connecting plate and the pressure plate have multiple connection positions.

[0014] Furthermore, the support seat includes a base plate and a boss, the boss is arranged on the base plate, the second fixing plate is arranged at the edge of the base plate, and the third fixing plate is arranged at the edge of the base plate away from the second fixing plate. When viewed from the side of the second fixing plate and the third fixing plate, the edges of the second fixing plate and the third fixing plate at the end away from the base plate are arc-shaped.

[0015] The present application also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned novel angle-adjustable spring base for the automobile chassis.

[0016] In summary, in the present application, when adjusting the angle of the spring base, the spring base can be moved in the circumferential direction of the bridge tube. Since an arc-shaped strip hole is formed on one of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, and a first fixing hole is formed on the other of the first fixing plate, when the spring base moves in the circumferential direction of the bridge tube, the relative position of the first fixing hole and the strip hole will also move. After the spring base is adjusted to the appropriate position, the first connecting member is passed through the first fixing hole and the strip hole to fix the spring base. Due to the provision of the strip hole, even if the position of the spring base is offset from the bridge tube, it can be aligned with the first fixing hole and fixed. Therefore, through the above structure, the angle between the plane where the support surface on the support seat is located and the horizontal plane can be adjusted as needed, which is convenient for debugging the vehicle and will not cause damage to the vehicle.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following specifically cites a preferred embodiment and describes it in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram showing a spring base with adjustable mounting angle provided in an embodiment of the present application installed on a vehicle axle.

[0020] FIG2 is a schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of the spring base with adjustable mounting angle in FIG1 .

[0021] FIG3 is a schematic diagram showing the axial structure of the pressure plate in FIG1 .

[0022] FIG4 is a schematic diagram showing the axial structure of the support seat in FIG1 .

[0023] FIG5 is a schematic diagram showing the axial structure of the bridge tube in FIG1 .

[0024] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram showing the angle between the support surface of the support base in FIG1 and the horizontal plane. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, and not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the description of the present invention without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the directions or positional relationships in which the inventive product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience and simplification of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are merely used to distinguish between elements of similar nature and do not indicate or imply relative importance or a particular order.

[0029] In addition, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion that may include elements other than the listed elements and may also include additional elements not specifically listed.

[0030] The present application provides a spring base with adjustable installation angle and a vehicle having the same. The spring base can adjust the angle of the base orientation as needed on the basis of better supporting the shock-absorbing spring, thereby facilitating vehicle debugging without causing damage to the vehicle.

[0031] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a spring base with adjustable mounting angle, provided in an embodiment of the present application, installed on a vehicle axle. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the spring base with adjustable mounting angle in Figure 1. Figure 3 shows the axial structural view of the pressure plate in Figure 1. Figure 4 shows the axial structural view of the support base in Figure 1. Figure 5 shows the axial structural view of the axle tube in Figure 1. Figure 6 shows the angle between the support surface of the support base and the horizontal plane in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the spring base with adjustable mounting angle provided in the present application includes a support base 10 for supporting a damping spring (e.g., a coil spring) and a first support structure 20 (see Figure 2) for securing the support base 10 to a vehicle body (e.g., axle tube 40). A support surface 13 (see Figure 6) for supporting the damping spring is formed on the support base 10. The first support structure 20 includes a first fixing plate 21, a second fixing plate 22, and a first connecting member 23. The first fixing plate 21 and the second fixing plate 22 extend in a vertical direction, that is, their extension directions are mutually perpendicular to the axis of the bridge tube 40. The first fixing plate 21 is fixed to the outside of the bridge tube 40 by welding and extends along the circumference of the bridge tube 40. The second fixing plate 22 is disposed on the support base 10. A strip hole 211 is formed in one of the first fixing plate 21 and the second fixing plate 22. The strip hole 211 is arc-shaped. The circular first fixing hole 221 is formed in the other of the first fixing plate 21 and the second fixing plate 22. The first fixing hole 221 corresponds to the position of the strip hole 211. The first connecting member 23 passes through the strip hole 211 and the first fixing hole 221 to removably fix the second fixing plate 22 to the first fixing plate 21, allowing the support base 10 to move along the circumference of the bridge tube 40, thereby making the installation angle of the support base 10 relative to the first fixing plate 21 adjustable. In this embodiment, the angle between the support surface 13 on the support base 10 and the horizontal plane (see α in FIG. 6 ) changes as the installation positions of the support base 10 and the first fixing plate 21 are adjusted.

[0032] In this embodiment, when adjusting the angle of the spring base, the support base 10 can be moved around the circumference of the bridge tube 40. Since one of the first fixing plate 21 and the second fixing plate 22 has an arcuate strip hole 211, and the other has a circular first fixing hole 221, when the support base 10 moves around the circumference of the bridge tube 40, the relative position of the first fixing hole 221 and the strip hole 211 also shifts. After the support base 10 is adjusted to the appropriate position, the first connecting member 23 is inserted through the first fixing hole 221 and the strip hole 211 to secure the support base 10. Due to the provision of the strip hole 211, even if the position of the support base 10 is offset from the bridge tube 40, it can still be aligned with the first fixing hole 221 and secured. Therefore, through the above-described structure, the angle between the plane of the support surface 13 on the support base 10 and the horizontal plane can be adjusted as needed, facilitating vehicle commissioning without causing damage to the vehicle.

[0033] More specifically, in this embodiment, the strip-shaped holes 211 are formed on the first fixing plate 21 , and the first fixing holes 221 are formed on the second fixing plate 22 .

[0034] The first connecting member 23 may be a bolt and a nut. The bolt passes through the strip-shaped hole 211 and the first fixing hole 221 and is then connected to the nut to achieve the connection and fixation between the first fixing plate 21 and the second fixing plate 22. Preferably, the nut can be fixed to the second fixing plate 22 and aligned with the first fixing hole 221, so that the bolt and nut can be more conveniently fixed.

[0035] Furthermore, the support base 10 includes a base plate 11 and a boss 12. The boss 12 is disposed on the base plate 11. The second fixing plate 22 is disposed at the edge of the base plate 11 to support the base plate 11. The center of curvature of the arcuate strip hole 211 is located on the side of the strip hole 211 away from the base plate 11. When the support base 10 is fixed to a vehicle body, such as a bridge tube 40, an operating space is formed between the base plate 11 and the bridge tube 40. This operating space facilitates the placement of the first connecting member 23 when the support base 10 is fixed to the bridge tube 40, and facilitates the insertion of a pry plate into the operating space to adjust the angle of the spring base when adjusting the position of the support base 10.

[0036] More specifically, the spring base also includes a second support structure 30 (see Figure 2), which includes a third fixing plate 31, a connecting plate 32, a connecting seat 33, a pressure plate 34, and a second connecting member 35. The third fixing plate 31 is disposed on the support seat 10, preferably on the edge of the base plate 11 away from the second fixing plate 22. The connecting plate 32 is connected to the third fixing plate 31 and extends away from the third fixing plate 31. The connecting seat 33 is disposed on the bridge tube 40. The second connecting member 35 connects the pressure plate 34 to the connecting seat 33 and sandwiches the connecting plate 32 between the pressure plate 34 and the bridge tube 40. The second support structure 30, together with the first support structure 20, provides two fixing points for the spring base, further stabilizing the connection between the spring base and the bridge tube 40.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a first connecting surface 341 is formed on the side of the pressure plate 34 facing the connecting plate 32, and a second connecting surface 321 is formed on the side of the connecting plate 32 facing the pressure plate 34. Multiple protrusions are formed on one of the first connecting surface 341 and the second connecting surface 321, and multiple recesses are formed on the other of the first connecting surface 341 and the second connecting surface 321 to match the protrusions. When the pressure plate 34 is pressed against the connecting plate 32, the protrusions extend into the recesses. When the spring base is at different angles relative to the bridge tube 40, the protrusions can extend into different recesses. This structural arrangement not only allows the protrusions and recesses to limit the spring base, further preventing relative movement of the spring base relative to the bridge tube 40, but also allows the angle of the spring base relative to the bridge tube 40 to be adjusted by varying the combination of the protrusions and recesses.

[0038] Preferably, gear teeth are formed on both the first connecting surface 341 and the second connecting surface 321, that is, when the first connecting surface 341 contacts the second connecting surface 321, the gear teeth on one of the connecting surfaces act as a protrusion and extend into the recess formed by the two gear teeth on the other connecting surface.

[0039] Furthermore, when viewed from the side of the second fixing plate 22 and the third fixing plate 31 , the edges of the second fixing plate 22 and the third fixing plate 31 away from the base plate are arc-shaped to match the bridge tube 40 , so as to facilitate the change of the position of the spring base on the bridge tube 40 .

[0040] There are at least two connecting seats 33 mentioned above, and the pressure plate 34, the two connecting seats 33 and the bridge tube 40 form a limiting space. The connecting plate 32 is arranged in the limiting space. The length of the limiting space is greater than the length of the connecting plate 32 along the length direction of the pressure plate 34, so that the connecting plate 32 can have multiple connection positions with the pressure plate 34.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a second fixing hole 331 is formed on the connecting seat 33, and a third fixing hole 342 is formed on the pressure plate 34. The second connecting member 35 can be a connecting bolt, which passes through the third fixing hole 342 and extends into the second fixing hole 331 to fix the pressure plate 34 on the connecting seat 33.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connecting plate 32 may be fixed to the third fixing plate 31 by bolts to ensure the connection strength between the connecting plate 32 and the third fixing plate 31 .

[0043] In other embodiments, the connecting plate 32 may also be directly integrally formed on or welded to the third fixing plate 31 .

[0044] In summary, in the present application, when adjusting the angle of the spring base, the spring base can be moved around the circumference of the bridge tube 40. Since an arc-shaped strip hole 211 is formed on one of the first fixing plate 21 and the second fixing plate 22, and a first fixing hole 221 is formed on the other, when the spring base moves around the circumference of the bridge tube 40, the relative position of the first fixing hole 221 and the strip hole 211 will also move. After the spring base is adjusted to the appropriate position, the first connecting member 23 is passed through the first fixing hole 221 and the strip hole 211 to secure the spring base. Due to the provision of the strip hole 211, even if the position of the spring base is offset from the bridge tube 40, it can be aligned with the first fixing hole 221 and secured. Therefore, through the above structure, the angle between the plane where the support surface 13 on the support seat 10 is located and the horizontal plane can be adjusted as needed, facilitating vehicle commissioning without causing damage to the vehicle.

[0045] The present application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned spring base with adjustable mounting angle. For other technical features of the vehicle, please refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here. It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0046] The foregoing description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be readily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed herein are intended to be encompassed within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A spring base with adjustable installation angle, characterized in that: It includes a support seat for supporting a shock-absorbing spring and a first support structure for fixing the support seat to a vehicle body, a support surface for supporting the shock-absorbing spring is formed on the support seat, the first support structure includes a first fixing plate fixedly connected to the vehicle body, the first fixing plate extends in a vertical direction, the support seat is detachably fixed to the first fixing plate, and the installation position of the support seat relative to the first fixing plate is adjustable, and an angle between the support surface and a horizontal plane changes as the installation position of the support seat and the first fixing plate is adjusted.

2. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The damping spring is a coil spring, the support seat is fixed on the bridge tube of the vehicle body, the first fixing plate is fixed to the outer side of the bridge tube and extends along the circumference of the bridge tube, and the support seat can move circumferentially relative to the bridge tube.

3. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supporting structure includes a second fixing plate and a first connecting member, the second fixing plate is arranged on the supporting seat, a strip hole is formed on one of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, a first fixing hole is formed on the other of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, the strip hole is arc-shaped, the first fixing hole corresponds to the position of the strip hole, and the first connecting member passes through the strip hole and the first fixing hole to fix the second fixing plate to the first fixing plate.

4. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting member is a bolt and a nut. The bolt passes through the strip hole and the first fixing hole and is connected to the nut. The nut is fixed to the other of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate and is aligned with the first fixing hole.

5. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support seat includes a base plate and a boss, the boss is arranged on the base plate, the second fixing plate is connected to the edge of the base plate and supports the base plate, and the curvature center of the strip hole is located on the side of the strip hole away from the base plate.

6. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the spring base is fixed to the vehicle body, an operating space is formed between the base plate and the bridge tube of the vehicle body.

7. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring base also includes a second supporting structure, which includes a third fixing plate, a connecting plate, and a pressure plate. The third fixing plate is arranged on the supporting seat, the connecting plate is connected to the third fixing plate and extends in a direction away from the third fixing plate. The pressure plate is detachably fixed to the vehicle body, and the connecting plate is clamped between the pressure plate and the vehicle body.

8. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first connecting surface is formed on the side of the pressure plate facing the connecting plate, and a second connecting surface is formed on the side of the connecting plate facing the pressure plate. A plurality of protrusions are formed on one of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface, and a plurality of recesses matching the protrusions are formed on the other of the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface. When the pressure plate is pressed onto the connecting plate, the protrusions extend into the recesses.

9. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second supporting structure includes a connecting seat and a second connecting member. The connecting seat is arranged on the vehicle body. The connecting member connects the pressure plate to the connecting seat and clamps the connecting plate between the pressure plate and the vehicle body.

10. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 9, characterized in that: There are at least two connecting seats, and the pressure plate, the two connecting seats and the vehicle body form a limiting space. The connecting plate is arranged in the limiting space. The length of the limiting space is greater than the length of the connecting plate in the length direction of the pressure plate, so that the connecting plate and the pressure plate have multiple connection positions.

11. The spring base with adjustable mounting angle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support seat includes a base plate and a boss, the boss is arranged on the base plate, a second fixing plate and a third fixing plate are arranged on two opposite sides of the base plate, and the edges of the second fixing plate and the third fixing plate at one end away from the base plate are arc-shaped.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that: A spring base with adjustable mounting angle comprising any one of claims 1 to 11.

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