As the impact of the pandemic, the automotive industry sees huge changes in business models as the pace of electrification rises and advances in connectivity technology continue. In 2022, the industry is recovering overall. According to Euromonitor, unit sales volumes in 2022 are expected to be around 78 million units (+10% on 2021, which is itself up 10% on 2020), beating the pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Profits also rose on average across OEMs this year, with many making record numbers. The recovery of the economy not only gives the changes but the challenges. ZHAOWEI, a drive system solutions provider, helps to upgrade automobiles and overcome difficulties.

An automobile moves because of the torque which the engine transmits to the wheels. Therefore a transmission system is required to transmit torque efficiently and effectively. By changing the transmission ratios, the transmission varies in speed (rpm), torque, and direction and enables the automobile to start with high torque. An automatic transmission is a gearbox with no need for manual switching.

How Does ZHAOWEI Empower Each Automobile with Gears?

The function of gearbox types in cars varies. ZHAOWEI proudly provides a complete set of solution services in this field to meet performance requirements in reducing speed, increasing torque, and improving transmission, which has been gaining more and more popularity.

Electric Vehicle Charging Plug

With the popularization of new energy electric vehicles, charging stations prevail in lots of areas. ZHAOWEI gearbox solution for charging stations considers various aspects of safety and reliability. The charging pile actuator drive system adopts a bevel gear transmission structure, when charging the actuator moves forward and the charging plug is buckled in the socket. After charging is completed, the actuator moves backward and the plug will be disengaged from the socket. This design achieves an anti-drop function and ensures safe charging. Innovative structure and space design improves performance with great torque rigidity, small vibration, and strong resistance, as well as reduce total cost.

Large Infotainment Touchscreens

Driving today is no longer a case of just turning a wheel, pushing pedals, and pulling levers, but a comprehensive experience of traveling, entertaining, and relaxing. To fulfill the entertaining requirement during the driving period, ZHAOWEI comes up with two types of drive system solutions for large infotainment touchscreens. Firstly, the tilting display drive system adopts the design of worm gear motor with parallel transmission to reduce speed and increase force and realizes the automotive display tilting up to 15°on each side. Secondly, the roof monitor drive system adopts the design of worm gear with motor, using the propulsive force of the pushrod and the gravity of the display to realize the opening and closing of the roof monitor. This drive system connects with screen assembly, its actuator is enclosed in a shell along its shaft. This system drives a shaft to rotate the screen assembly. can reduce the vibration noise caused by the poor concentricity of the transmission device.

Head-up Display

ZHAOWEI has developed a car gear shift solution for HUD flipping. Its reverse gearbox is connected to the supporting frame structure. The entire HUD screen flipping mechanism driven by the motor rotates around the center of the circle, which further drives the HUD screen to rotate and flip. Intelligent control to display screen flip angles satisfies different users. Therefore, important information can be shown on the head-up display clearly and accurately.

Flush Door Handle

Integrated seamlessly into the car’s body, the flush door handle is popular among consumers for its aesthetic appearance. ZHAOWEI’s car flush door handle drive system is a reciprocating linear actuator that is composed of a drive motor, planetary gearheads, a screw rod, and a nut. It has the function of deceleration and torque adjustment. The motor, screw rod, and the nut will transmit instructions to the mechanical structure through the control system, turning the rotary motion into linear motion of the linear actuator. Thus, the retracting and hiding effect of the door handle can be achieved.

Car Spoiler

For comfortable and safe driving, a spoiler is needed, which helps increase your car’s braking stability. ZHAOWEI also provides micro drive system solutions. The car spoiler lift regulator is driven by the linear motor with a worm gear to adjust the angle of the car spoiler, which increases the stability of the car at high driving speed. When not in use, the car spoiler can be retracted and placed on the trunk lid. The worm gear equips with large output torque, which can realize multi-position hovering of car spoilers.

Electric & Power Tailgate

A tailgate is a door at the back of an automobile and plays an essential role in each automobile. Though it brings much convenience, it still has its drawbacks like lifting difficulty and annoying noise when the tailgate opens and closes. To solve such problems, ZHAOWEI enables the future of intelligent control with an innovative automobile gear system for the electric tailgate. The spindle driver consists of a tube and an outer tube. The threaded spindle which moves on the thread and nut that are fixed on the inner side of the outer tube is transmitted by the motor of the inner tube and the gearbox. The electric pillar uses the motorized spindle which is located in the pillar to open or close the tailgate with the supportive spring. Moreover, ZHAOWEI is also dedicated to the power tailgate of the pushrod type.

Conclusion

The automobile industry is no exception. Gear motor professionally developed by ZHAOWEI helps to seize the opportunities and enjoy a promising prospect.