Transmission Assembly Support with Reinforcing Bars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motor vehicle transmission assembly supports fail to provide a stable mounting, especially in rear bearing points, when external forces are applied, such as during a side crash, leading to inadequate absorption of longitudinal and transverse forces.
Innovation Solution
An assembly support with a supporting element connected to the vehicle body, featuring an upper shell with a closing plate and reinforcing bars between them, along with a U-shaped bridge support and bearing spindle, ensures secure and stable mounting by absorbing vertical, longitudinal, and transverse forces through a strong connection to the vehicle body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If reinforcing parts are arranged on the inside in profiles of the mounting structure, then the strength is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into modular components: an upper shell, a closing plate, and discrete reinforcing bars that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing and assembly while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper shell and closing plate are merged into an integrated mounting structure that collectively provides both structural support and reinforcement. The reinforcing bars are combined with the shell and plate to form a unified load-bearing assembly.
2Stability of the object's composition
If reinforcing ribs are held in profiles via pins, then the stability is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcing bars are pre-positioned within the upper shell and closing plate assembly before final mounting to the vehicle body. This preliminary positioning ensures proper alignment and stability without requiring complex pinning operations during manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcing bars are designed to be self-positioning within the mounting structure, utilizing the geometry of the upper shell and closing plate to maintain their location without requiring additional fastening mechanisms like pins.
3Reliability
If multiple fastening points are provided, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The upper shell and closing plate assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, incorporates reinforcement elements, and includes integrated fastening openings for secure mounting. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure utilizes a composite assembly of the upper shell, closing plate, and reinforcing bars that work together to provide enhanced reliability. The combination of these elements creates a structurally superior mounting solution compared to single-material approaches.
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AI summary
An assembly support has a supporting element which is connected to the vehicle body and has an upper shell with a connected closing plate, and reinforcing bars are arranged in the region of fastening openings between the upper shell and the closing plate. A bridge support is connected to the supporting element, the bridge support is held with free limb ends in bearing eyes of the supporting element, and a bearing spindle for a transmission bearing being arranged between the bearing eyes.