Axle Guide Support Integrating Linear Guide into Side Wall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support systems for pivotable mounting of vehicle axles require additional parts and assembly steps, making them costly and complex in large-scale production.
Innovation Solution
The support system integrates the leading element of the straight guide directly into the side wall of the base body through partial material deformation during sheet metal production, eliminating the need for additional assembly steps and reducing production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional individual parts and assembly steps are used to form the leading element of the linear guide, then the guidance function is reliably achieved, but the production cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the leading element of the linear guide with the side wall of the support base body by forming it through partial material deformation of the sheet metal during production. This integration eliminates the need for separate guiding elements and their associated assembly steps, while maintaining the guidance function through the deformed sheet metal structure itself
2Reliability
If additional individual parts and assembly steps are used to form the leading element of the linear guide, then the guidance function is reliably achieved, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The leading element is combined with the side wall through integral forming during sheet metal production, eliminating the need for separate parts and assembly operations. This reduces production cost while maintaining reliable guidance function
Solution Approach 2:
The leading element is formed during the initial sheet metal production process through partial material deformation, before final assembly. This preliminary formation integrates the guidance function into the base structure without requiring additional manufacturing steps later
3Adaptability or versatility
If the leading element is formed as a separate part, then assembly flexibility is maintained, but production efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The leading element is merged with the side wall through integral forming, creating a unified structure that is produced in a single manufacturing process. This eliminates multiple assembly steps and significantly improves production efficiency while maintaining the necessary structural adaptability
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for the support system, then functional requirements are met, but the number of manufacturing steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements (side wall, leading element of linear guide, and support structure) are merged into a single integrated component formed through sheet metal production with partial material deformation. This eliminates multiple manufacturing steps and reduces production time while meeting all functional requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The leading element is formed during the initial sheet metal production process, performing the guidance function preparation in advance. This preliminary action eliminates the need for separate manufacturing and assembly steps, reducing overall manufacturing time
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach allows for inexpensive, single-step production of the support system, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing without additional parts or assembly, while maintaining the ability to adjust the bolt position for precise axle alignment.
Implementation Method 1
the leading element of the straight guide is partially deformed in the material of the sheet metal material of the respective side wall
Implementation Method 2
The material deformation is preferably produced by partially embossing the sheet metal
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AI summary
A support (2) for the pivotable mounting of the axle link (5) of a vehicle axle is proposed, comprising a base body (3) consisting of two side walls (7a, 7b) connected by an end wall (8), each side wall having an opening (15) for a bolt (6) passing transversely through the side walls (7a, 7b) and the axle link, and adjusting devices (20) arranged on the side walls (7a, 7b) for adjusting the bolt position. Each adjusting device (20) has a linear guide (26) whose guiding element is rigidly attached to the side wall (7a, 7b), and whose guided element is a plate (25). The plate (25) is provided with an elongated hole (30) extending obliquely to the linear guide (26), through which the bolt (6) passes transversely.In order to create a support (2) that is easy to manufacture, especially in mass production, and which has adjustment capabilities, the guiding element of the linear guide (26) is integrally formed on the respective side wall (7a, 7b).