DISPOSITIVO ANTIRROUBO PARA RODAS DE CARRO E UMA ESTRUTURA DE INSERÇÃO PARA O MESMO

Abstract

A simplified universal antitheft device for preventing unauthorized removal of vehicle wheels is provided. The device includes an insert structure comprising an insert ring and a support structure.

Description

1 / 8 Anti-theft device for car wheels and an insertion structure for the same. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a technology for preventing the unauthorized removal of wheels from vehicles. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a simplified universal anti-theft device that prevents unauthorized access to wheel fasteners. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an insertion structure for an anti-theft device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The unauthorized removal of car parts, specifically alloy wheels, is a frequent problem worldwide. Due to their high value, custom wheels and tire rims are examples of frequently stolen items. Consequently, there is a great need for devices and techniques to protect wheels from unauthorized removal.

[0003] There have been attempts to provide this protection. For example, patent numbers US8739585 and US8943865 disclose anti-theft devices for car wheels. These devices can be removed with relative ease by an experienced thief and therefore do not provide a truly reliable wheel lock. US patent 9,689,180 granted to the inventors of this application provides a device that provides a secure anti-theft device; however, the device requires a relatively large number of parts. Other locking devices are provided in US patents 11,541,686 and 11,524,522 to the inventors of this application. Both devices require a two-part insertion structure for insertion into the wheel. Considering the wide variety of car makes and models worldwide, there is a need for an improved wheel locking system that fits, without substantial adjustments, most car wheels.Furthermore, there is a need for a system with fewer parts than known solutions in order to reduce production costs. Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 15 / 34 2 / 8 and increased durability. With less component modification for different car models, it would also be easier. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the foregoing, the objective of this disclosure is to provide a technology to address at least some of the concerns above. The objective of this disclosure is to provide an anti-theft locking system to prevent the unauthorized removal of car wheels with elements that are simpler, more economical, more durable and more reliable than currently available solutions.

[0005] It is an objective of this disclosure to provide an anti-theft device to prevent unauthorized access to a vehicle's wheel fasteners, comprising: a main module (105) adapted to be fixed to the wheel and configured to cover the wheel fasteners; an insertion structure comprising an insertion ring (106) and a support structure (107), the insertion ring having a central hole (109) and an outer (117) and inner (116) circumference;wherein the inner circumference (116) of the ring is threaded, the threading being adapted to coincide with the threading of a central screw (103) configured to accommodate a cylindrical lock (101) adapted to prevent the central screw (103) from rotating relative to the insertion structure when the cylindrical lock is in a locked position, the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring being elongated and defined by a short diameter being smaller than the diameter of a central hole (111) of the wheel and a long diameter perpendicular to the short diameter and being larger than the diameter of the central hole (111), the insertion ring thus having two elongated ends (112) opposite each other and, optionally, two grooves (113) opposite each other in locations defined by the short diameter between the elongated ends; Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 16 / 34 3 / 8 the support structure (107) having two flat wing or loop type elements (107A) configured to extend outward from the outer circumference (117) of the insert ring (106) on opposite sides of the outer circumference (117) at locations defined by the short diameter, the insert structure being configured to be inserted into the central hole of the wheel (111) at an angle such that a first elongated end is slid under the wall of the hub (114) enabling the opposite elongated portion to be slid under the wall of the hub and enabling the flat wing or loop elements (107A) of the support structure to rest on an edge (115) of the central hole supporting the insert structure.

[0006] According to certain aspects of the invention, the insertion structure is a wire bar having flat wing or loop type elements (107A) at the ends of the bar, and wherein the wire bar is configured to be mounted under the insertion ring (106), such that the flat wing or loop type elements extend outward from the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring (106) on opposite sides of the outer circumference at locations defined by the short diameter, wherein the wire bar is preferably inserted into the grooves (113) in the outer circumference.

[0007] In certain respects, the support structure is an integral part of the insertion ring and consists of two wing-like or loop-like planar elements that extend outward from the outer circumference of the insertion ring on opposite sides of the outer circumference at locations defined by the short diameter.

[0008] It is an object of this disclosure to provide an insertion structure configured to be fitted into a central hole (111) of a vehicle wheel and to extend partially under a hub wall (114) to secure a locking device preventing unauthorized access to the wheel fasteners, wherein the insertion structure comprises: an elongated insertion ring (106) having a substantially flat upper surface, a round central hole (109) and an outer circumference (117) defined by a short diameter being smaller than the diameter of a Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 17 / 34 4 / 8 center hole (111) of the wheel and a long diameter being larger than the diameter of the center hole (111), and a support structure (107) configured to support the insert ring against an edge (115) of the center hole; the central hole (109) being dimensioned to receive a central screw (103) of the locking device and having an internal threaded surface (110) configured to match a threading of the central screw; the support structure comprising two substantially flat wing or loop type elements (107A) disposed on the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring opposite each other at locations denoted by a short diameter of the outer circumference (117) and extending outward away from the central hole (109) of the insertion ring; and wherein the insertion structure is configured to be inserted above the central hole (111) at an angled position by inserting one of the elongated ends (112) first, so that the inserted end slides under the wall of the cube (114), thus enabling the opposite elongated end to slide under the wall of the cube and aligning the insertion structure so that the two substantially flat wing or loop type elements (107A) of the support structure rest on the edge (115) of the central hole.

[0009] According to certain aspects, the support structure is a wire bar having flat wing or loop type elements (107A) at the ends and a curved intermediate section (107B) and wherein the wire bar is configured to be mounted under the insertion ring so that the flat wing or loop type elements are arranged on the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring (106) opposite each other at locations defined by a short diameter of the outer circumference and extending outward from the central hole (109) of the insertion ring.

[0010] In certain aspects, the insertion ring has grooves (113) on the outer circumference (117) at locations defined by the short diameter and the wire rod is configured to be inserted into the grooves. Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 18 / 34 5 / 8

[0011] In certain respects, the support structure is an integral part of the insertion ring (106) such that the flat wing or loop type elements (107A) are fixedly arranged on the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring (106) opposite each other in locations defined by a short diameter of the ring and extending outward from the central hole (109) of the insertion ring.

[0012] According to certain aspects, the upper side of the insertion ring (106) comprises a button (108) configured to correspond to a cavity in a main module (105) of the locking device, so that when the main module (105) is inserted to cover the bolts / fasteners that secure the wheel of a vehicle, the central hole (109) of the insertion ring is aligned with the axis of rotation of the vehicle wheel. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0013] The invention is described herein by means of the accompanying drawings in which:

[0014] Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of an anti-theft device for preventing unauthorized access to the wheel fasteners of a vehicle comprising all the components of an embodiment of the locking device. The figure shows a cylinder lock (101) configured to be locked to a central bolt (103) configured to secure the insertion structure (including the insertion ring 106 and the support structure 107) to the wheel. A locking cap (102) may be included in the device and adapted to be fixed to the main module (105). An insertion sleeve (104) is adapted to be inserted into the main module (105) which is configured to cover the nuts and bolts securing the wheel to the vehicle. The support structure in this embodiment is a separate element, but in certain embodiments the support structure may be incorporated in a fixed manner into the insertion ring.

[0015] Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the insertion structure placed in the central hole (111) of a wheel. The insertion structure is formed by the insertion ring (106) and the support structure (107). The figure shows the central hole (109) of the insertion ring. The support structure in this embodiment Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 19 / 34 6 / 8 comprises two loop-type elements (107A) extending outward from the outer circumference of the insertion ring. The button (108) on the upper surface of the insertion ring is shown.

[0016] Figure 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the insertion structure comprising the insertion ring (106) and the support structure (107) placed in the central hole (111) of a wheel. In this embodiment, the insertion ring is thinner at the elongated ends, so that the inner walls (110) of the insertion ring form a long threaded cylinder to secure the central screw (element 103 in Figure 1). The support structure (107) in this embodiment is a wire rod having an intermediate section (107B shown in Figure 5) fitted under the insertion ring around the outer surface of the threaded cylinder of the insertion ring. According to other embodiments, there may be a groove on the underside of the insertion ring adapted to receive the intermediate section of the wire rod. The elongated insertion ring may be oval in shape, but it may also have some other elongated shape. It may be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

[0017] Figure 4 illustrates a top perspective view of the insertion structure. Here, the inner walls of the insertion ring are shown as being threaded. The upper side of the insertion structure has a button (108) that fits into a cavity of the main module (element 5 in Figure 1) to align the insertion structure. The insertion ring (106) has an elongated outer circumference (117) defined by a short diameter and a long diameter. The elongated ends of the insertion ring are indicated as element 112. The support structure in this embodiment is a wire rod that has two looped ends (107A) opposite each other on the sides of the ring defined by the short diameter.

[0018] Figure 5 shows an exploded view of the insertion structure according to certain embodiments. The support structure (107) here is a wire bar having two loop-like ends (107A) and a curved intermediate section (107B). The insertion ring has two grooves (113) on the outer circumference opposite each other on the sides of the ring defined by the diameter. Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 20 / 34 7 / 8 short. The support structure is configured to be fixed to the insertion ring so that the loop-like ends (107A) extend out of the grooves (113) and the curved intermediate section (107B) is under the insertion ring around the outer surface of the threaded cylinder of the insertion ring or within a groove in the bottom of the insertion ring.

[0019] Figure 6 shows the installation of the insert structure in the vehicle wheel. The insert structure (insert ring 106 and support structure 107) is inclined at a downward angle so that an elongated end (112) can be slid under the wheel hub wall (114). By pushing the insert structure deeper, the opposite elongated end can be slid under the wheel hub wall (114). The support structure (here a wire rod with looped ends and an intermediate section around the outside of the tubular area of ​​the threaded cylinder of the insert ring) is configured to fall on the edge (115 in Figure 7) of the wheel hole and thus prevent the insert structure from falling into the hole.

[0020] Figure 7 shows the insert structure in place. The elongated ends (112) of the insert ring are against the inner side of the wheel hub wall (114) preventing the insert structure from being pulled out of place. The support structure sits on the edge of the central hole (115) preventing the insert structure from falling out or being pushed into the central hole. The button (108) points outwards and is configured to fit into a cavity in the main module (105) so that when the main module is mounted in place, the central hole (109) of the insert ring is aligned with the axis of rotation of the vehicle wheel and enabling the threading of the insert ring and the threading of the locking bolt to match each other. Element numbers 101 cylindrical lock 102 locking cover 103 center screw Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 21 / 34 8 / 8 104 insert glove 105 main module 106 insertion ring 107 support structure 107A loop or wing-type end of the support structure 107B curved intermediate section of the support structure 108 button 109 central hole 110 inner threaded walls of the insert ring 111 central hole of a wheel 112 elongated end of the insertion ring 113 groove 114 cube wall 115 edge of the central hole Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 22 / 34

Claims

1 / 4 CLAIMS 1. Anti-theft device for locking a vehicle wheel, characterized by comprising: a main module (105) adapted to be fixed to the wheel and configured to cover nuts or bolts that secure the wheel; an insertion structure comprising an insertion ring (106) and a support structure (107), the insertion ring having a central hole (109) and an outer (116) and inner (117) circumference; wherein the inner circumference (116) of the ring is threaded, the threading being adapted to coincide with the threading of a central bolt (103) configured to accommodate a cylindrical lock (101) adapted to prevent the central bolt (103) from rotating relative to the insertion structure when the locking device is in a locked position,the outer circumference (117) of the insert ring being elongated and defined by a short diameter being smaller than the diameter of a central hole (111) of the wheel and a long diameter perpendicular to the short diameter and being larger than the diameter of the central hole, the insert ring thus having two elongated ends (112) opposite each other and, optionally, two grooves (113) opposite each other in locations defined by the short diameter between the elongated ends, the support structure (107) having two flat wing or loop-type elements (107A) configured to extend outwards from the outer circumference (117) of the insert ring (106) on opposite sides of the outer circumference (117) in locations defined by the short diameter,the insertion structure being configured to be inserted into the central hole of the wheel (111) at an angle so that a first elongated end is slid under the hub wall (114) enabling the opposite elongated portion to be slid under the hub wall and enabling the wing Petition 870250084575, dated 19 / 09 / 2025, page 23 / 34 2 / 4 flat or loop-like elements (107A) of the support structure to rest on an edge (115) of the central hole supporting the insertion structure.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the insertion structure is a wire bar having flat wing or loop type elements (107A) at the ends of the bar, and wherein the wire bar is configured to be mounted under the insertion ring (106), such that the flat wing or loop type elements extend outward from the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring (106) on opposite sides of the outer circumference at locations defined by the short diameter, and wherein the wire bar is preferably inserted into the grooves (113) in the outer circumference.

3. Device, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure is an integral part of the insertion ring and consists of two flat wing or loop-type elements extending outward from the outer circumference of the insertion ring on opposite sides of the outer circumference at locations defined by the short diameter.

4. Insertion structure configured to be fitted into a central hole (111) of a vehicle wheel and to extend partially under a hub wall (114) to secure an anti-theft locking device that prevents unauthorized access to the wheel fasteners, characterized in that the insertion structure comprises: an elongated insertion ring (106) having a substantially flat upper surface, a round central hole (109) and an outer circumference (117) defined by a short diameter being smaller than the diameter of a central hole (111) of the wheel and a long diameter perpendicular to the short diameter and being larger than the diameter of the central hole (111), and a support structure (107) configured to support the insertion ring against an edge (115) of the central hole: Petition 870250084575, dated 19 / 09 / 2025,pg. 24 / 34 3 / 4 the central hole (109) being dimensioned to receive a central screw (103) of the locking device and having an internal threaded surface (110) configured to coincide with a threading of the central screw; the support structure comprising two substantially flat elements (107A) disposed on the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring opposite each other at locations defined by a short diameter of the outer circumference (117) and extending outwards away from the central hole (109) of the insertion ring: and wherein the insertion structure is configured to be inserted above the central hole (111) at an angled position by inserting one of the elongated ends (112) first, so that the inserted end slides under the wall of the hub (114),thus enabling the sliding of the opposite elongated end to be slid under the cube wall and aligning the insertion structure so that the two substantially flat elements (107b) of the support structure rest on the edge (115) of the central hole.

5. Insertion structure, according to claim 4, characterized in that the support structure is a wire bar having flat wing or loop type elements (107A) at the ends and a curved intermediate section (107B) and in which the wire bar is configured to be mounted under the insertion ring so that the flat wing or loop type elements are arranged on the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring (106) opposite each other at locations defined by a short diameter of the outer circumference and extending outward from the central hole (109) of the insertion ring.

6. Insertion structure, according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the insertion ring has grooves (113) on the outer circumference (117) at locations defined by the short diameter and the wire bar is configured to be inserted into the grooves.

7. Insertion structure, according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the support structure is an integral part of the insertion ring (106) such that the wing or loop type flat elements (107A) are fixedly arranged on the outer circumference (117) of the insertion ring (106) opposite each other at locations defined by a short diameter of the ring and extending outward from the central hole (109) of the insertion ring.

8. Insertion structure, according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the upper side of the insertion ring (106) comprises a button (108) configured to correspond to a cavity in a main module (105) of the locking device so that when the main module (105) is inserted to cover the bolts securing the wheel of a vehicle, the central hole (109) of the insertion ring is aligned with the axis of rotation of the vehicle wheel. Petition 870250084575, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, p. 26 / 34

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