A vehicle wheel assembly and a vehicle having the same

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of vehicle wheel, in particular to a vehicle wheel assembly and a vehicle with the vehicle wheel assembly, comprising a vehicle wheel; the vehicle wheel comprises a vehicle wheel body, a plurality of windows are arranged on the vehicle wheel body; a decorative cover structure is arranged in each window; the decorative cover structure comprises a decorative plate body, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the decorative plate body; the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping seat arranged on the decorative plate body; the clamping seat comprises a base, a hook plate is arranged on the base; the hook plate is hung on the vehicle wheel body through the window; the vehicle wheel assembly disclosed by the present application can not only increase the appearance of the vehicle wheel assembly, but also seal the window, sufficiently reduce the wind resistance influence when the vehicle wheel rotates, and the installation connection between the decorative cover structure and the vehicle wheel body is facilitated through the arrangement of the clamping mechanism; the convenience of dismounting and mounting of the decorative cover structure is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wheels, and more specifically to a wheel assembly and a vehicle having the wheel assembly. Background Technology

[0002] When a vehicle is in motion, it is subject to resistance from the external air, and the aerodynamic drag of the wheel cavity is an important component of the overall air resistance.

[0003] The wheels mainly rotate during driving, creating a complex airflow around them, which ultimately affects the vehicle's wind resistance.

[0004] While existing patent 202111666489.2 - an active wheel decorative cover can reduce wheel wind resistance to a certain extent, the decorative cover is a moving part and is prone to generating abnormal noise during operation.

[0005] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to optimize the design of the existing wheel structure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wheel assembly that can reduce wind resistance during wheel operation.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A wheel assembly includes a wheel; the wheel includes a wheel body, and the wheel body is provided with a plurality of windows;

[0009] Each of the windows is provided with a decorative cover structure;

[0010] The decorative cover structure includes a decorative panel, and the decorative panel is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism;

[0011] The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​seat disposed on the decorative panel; the snap-fit ​​seat includes a base, on which a hook plate is provided; the hook plate passes through the window and is hung on the wheel body.

[0012] The snap-fit ​​seat also includes a pressing component; the pressing component includes a pressing seat disposed on the snap-fit ​​seat, the pressing seat and the hook plate being spaced apart; a supporting elastic element is provided between the pressing seat and the hook plate.

[0013] The supporting elastic element includes an elastic sheet; one end of the elastic sheet is connected to the compression seat, and the other end is connected to the hook plate.

[0014] The elastic sheet includes an elastic body, and the vertical cross-section of the elastic body is U-shaped.

[0015] The card holder is also provided with an embedded groove.

[0016] The wheel assembly also includes a positioning mechanism, which further includes a support rib disposed on the decorative panel; the support rib presses against the wheel body.

[0017] The decorative panel is provided with a limiting mechanism, which includes a limiting protrusion on the decorative panel and the limiting protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the window of the wheel body.

[0018] The decorative panel includes an inner decorative panel and an outer decorative panel, wherein the outer decorative panel is provided with a recess; the inner decorative panel is arranged inside the outer decorative panel.

[0019] The outer decorative panel and the inner decorative panel are fixed at their edges by snap-fit ​​components; the snap-fit ​​components include a snap-fit ​​plate on the outer decorative panel and a snap-fit ​​groove on the inner decorative panel, and the snap-fit ​​plate in each snap-fit ​​component snaps into the corresponding snap-fit ​​groove.

[0020] The wheel body includes a hub, spokes, and a rim; the hub is connected to the rim by multiple spokes; adjacent supporting spokes are spaced apart; a window is formed between adjacent supporting spokes; a supporting rib is provided in the window; the supporting rib is arranged in the window and divides the window into three individual windows.

[0021] A vehicle including the wheel assembly.

[0022] The advantages of this invention are:

[0023] This invention discloses a wheel assembly and a vehicle having the wheel assembly.

[0024] The wheel assembly disclosed in this invention not only enhances the aesthetics of the wheel assembly through the design of the decorative cover structure, but also blocks the window, effectively reducing the impact of wind resistance when the wheel rotates. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​mechanism facilitates the installation and connection between the decorative cover structure and the wheel body, greatly improving the convenience of assembling and disassembling the decorative cover structure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The following is a brief explanation of the contents of each of the accompanying drawings and the markings in the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the decorative cover structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the decorative cover structure of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative outer panel in this invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative inner panel in this invention.

[0033] The markings in the above figures are all:

[0034] 1. Wheel body; 2. Decorative cover structure. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the description of the preferred embodiments.

[0036] A wheel assembly includes a wheel; the wheel includes a wheel body 1, the wheel body 1 having multiple windows; each window has a decorative cover structure 2; the decorative cover structure 2 includes a decorative panel 6, the decorative panel 6 having a snap-fit ​​mechanism 3; the wheel assembly disclosed in this invention, through the setting of the decorative cover structure 2, not only increases the aesthetics of the wheel assembly, but also blocks the windows, effectively reducing the wind resistance during wheel rotation. Simultaneously, the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 facilitates the installation and connection between the decorative cover structure 2 and the wheel body 1, greatly improving the ease of installation and removal of the decorative cover structure 2.

[0037] Specifically, the wheel assembly disclosed in this invention changes the traditional wheel structure. By arranging a decorative cover structure 2 in the wheel window area and optimizing the external shape of the decorative cover structure 2, the aesthetics of the wheel can be increased.

[0038] In addition, the decorative cover structure 2 described in this invention includes a decorative panel 6, on which a snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 is provided; the decorative panel 6 is the main structure of the decorative cover structure 2, and the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 is provided on the decorative panel 6; the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 acts as a connection, which facilitates the snap-fit ​​installation of the decorative panel 6 on the upper end of the wheel body 1 during subsequent use.

[0039] In addition, the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 described in this invention includes a snap-fit ​​seat 301 disposed on the decorative panel 6; the snap-fit ​​seat 301 includes a base 33, on which a hook plate 31 is provided; the hook plate 31 passes through the window and is hung on the wheel body 1; the base 33 is a bottom step seat disposed on the decorative panel 6, which facilitates the subsequent arrangement and placement of the pressing seat 32 and the hook plate 31; while the hook plate 31 plays a connecting role to facilitate the connection between the decorative cover structure 2 and the wheel body 1.

[0040] In this invention, the base 33 and hook plate 31 can be used alone or in conjunction with the pressing component described below.

[0041] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​seat 301 in this invention also includes a pressing component; the pressing component includes a pressing seat 32 disposed on the snap-fit ​​seat 301, the pressing seat 32 and the hook plate 31 being spaced apart; a supporting elastic element is provided between the pressing seat 32 and the hook plate 31; in this invention, the pressing seat 32 and the hook plate 31 are spaced apart, and a supporting elastic element is provided between them, the supporting elastic element can play a good internal support role, which can ensure that the hook plate 31 fits more closely to the wheel body 1, and facilitate the connection between the hook plate 31 and the wheel body 1.

[0042] Furthermore, the supporting elastic element in this invention includes an elastic sheet 8; one end of the elastic sheet 8 is connected to the compression seat 32, and the other end is connected to the hook plate 31; the elastic sheet 8 of this invention has elasticity itself, which facilitates the use of the compression seat 32 to support the hook plate 31.

[0043] In this invention, the elastic sheet 8 includes an elastic body, the vertical cross-section of which is U-shaped; of course, the elastic body can also adopt a V-shaped structure, and the specific shape can be selected and used as needed; because of the U-shaped or V-shaped setting of the elastic body, the elastic sheet 8 itself has the ability to deform; it is convenient to ensure the elastic force of the elastic sheet 8, and convenient to push the hook plate 31 to stably connect it to the wheel body 1 during subsequent use.

[0044] Furthermore, the connection relationship between the elastic sheet 8, the compression seat 32, and the hook plate 31 in this invention is varied.

[0045] The first type: the two ends of the elastic sheet 8 can be connected to the compression seat 32 or the hook plate 31 through the snap-fit ​​assembly; the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a protrusion provided on the compression seat 32 or the hook plate 31 and a snap hole provided on the elastic sheet 8, and the elastic sheet 8 is sleeved on the corresponding protrusion through the snap hole.

[0046] The second type: One end of the elastic sheet 8 is provided with a sleeve part, and the other end is provided with an insertion protrusion; the sleeve part includes an arc plate, which forms a snap-fit ​​groove; a snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided at the end of the hook plate 31; the elastic sheet 8 is snapped onto the snap-fit ​​protrusion through the snap-fit ​​groove on the arc plate; the other end of the elastic sheet 8 is inserted into the groove of the extrusion seat 32 through the insertion groove.

[0047] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​base 301 described in this invention is also provided with an embedded groove 331; the embedded groove 331 serves as a good storage function, facilitating the stable placement of the elastic sheet 8 on the snap-fit ​​base 301; at the same time, it prevents the elastic sheet 8 from shaking on the snap-fit ​​base 301.

[0048] Furthermore, the wheel assembly in this invention also includes a positioning mechanism, which further includes a support rib 4 disposed on the decorative panel 6; the support rib 4 presses against the wheel body 1; the positioning mechanism of this invention includes multiple support ribs 4, which press against the wheel body 1; it can support the decorative cover structure 2; and can then cooperate with the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 to achieve stable installation of the decorative cover structure 2 on the wheel body 1.

[0049] Furthermore, the decorative panel 6 in this invention is provided with a limiting mechanism, which includes a limiting protrusion 5 provided on the decorative panel 6. The limiting protrusion 5 presses against the inner wall of the window of the wheel body 1. The limiting protrusion 5 provides a good lateral limiting effect, preventing the decorative cover structure 2 from shaking inside the window.

[0050] Furthermore, in this invention, the decorative panel 6 includes an inner decorative panel 62 and an outer decorative panel 61. The combined use of the inner decorative panel 62 and the outer decorative panel 61 effectively ensures the structural strength of the decorative panel 6.

[0051] In addition, the decorative outer panel 61 of the present invention is provided with a mounting groove 611; the decorative inner panel 62 is arranged inside the decorative outer panel 61; the mounting groove 611 facilitates the installation and arrangement of the decorative inner panel 62 inside the decorative outer panel 61 and avoids relative shaking between the decorative inner panel 62 and the decorative outer panel 61.

[0052] Meanwhile, in this invention, the outer decorative panel 61 and the inner decorative panel 62 are fixed at their edges by a snap-fit ​​component 7; the snap-fit ​​component 7 serves as a good installation limit, which can better ensure the stability of the connection between the outer decorative panel 61 and the inner decorative panel 62.

[0053] In this invention, the snap-fit ​​component 7 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 71 disposed on the outer decorative panel 61 and a snap-fit ​​groove 72 disposed on the inner decorative panel 62. The snap-fit ​​plate 71 in each snap-fit ​​component 7 is snapped into the corresponding snap-fit ​​groove 72. Based on the above design, the snap-fit ​​plate 71 and the snap-fit ​​groove 72 cooperate with each other, and the snap-fit ​​groove 72 is arranged in the snap-fit ​​groove 72, thereby better ensuring the stability of the relative position between the inner decorative panel 62 and the outer decorative panel 61.

[0054] Furthermore, in this invention, the wheel body 1 includes a hub, spokes, and a rim; the hub is connected to the rim via multiple spokes; based on the above design, the main structure of the wheel body 1 is formed, and in this invention, adjacent supporting spokes are spaced apart; windows are formed between adjacent supporting spokes; the setting of windows facilitates the arrangement and placement of the decorative cover structure 2; at the same time, in this invention, supporting ribs are provided inside the windows; the supporting ribs are arranged inside the windows and divide the windows into three individual windows; the three windows can be used in conjunction with the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 respectively, so that the decorative cover structure 2 and the wheel body 1 have multiple connection points, which greatly ensures the stability of the installation between the decorative cover structure 2 and the wheel body 1.

[0055] In addition, in this invention, the inner side of the supporting rib is flush with the inner side of the spoke, and the height of the supporting rib is lower than the height of the spoke. This arrangement forms a supporting platform inside the window, which can provide internal support for the decorative cover structure 2. At the same time, there is a height difference between the supporting rib and the spoke, which allows the decorative cover structure 2 to be embedded in the wheel body 1 during subsequent use.

[0056] A vehicle including the wheel assembly. Specific Implementation

[0057] This invention discloses a wheel assembly, including a wheel; the wheel includes a wheel body 1, the wheel body 1 having multiple windows; each window has a decorative cover structure 2; the decorative cover structure 2 includes a decorative panel 6, the decorative panel 6 having a snap-fit ​​mechanism 3; the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 includes a snap-fit ​​seat 301 disposed on the decorative panel 6; the snap-fit ​​seat 301 includes a base 33, the base 33 having a hook plate 31; the hook plate 31 passes through the window and is hung on the wheel body 1; this invention, through a reasonable structural design, results in a wheel that is aesthetically pleasing, and the effective design of the surface shape significantly reduces the impact of wind resistance during wheel rotation.

[0058] In addition, in this invention, the hook plate 31 in the snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 of the decorative cover structure 2 is snapped onto the wheel body 1.

[0059] In this invention, the wheel assembly mainly includes a wheel body 1, and the wheel body 1 is provided with five decorative cover structures 2.

[0060] The spokes on the wheel body 1 of this invention adopt a "sheep" shaped design layout. The main rib separates the decorative cover structure 2 one by one according to the design. When the decorative cover structure 2 is used later, it is connected to the wheel spokes through multiple snap-fit ​​mechanisms 3 to achieve overall fixation.

[0061] In this invention, the snap-fit ​​seat 301 is provided with an elastic sheet 8. When the elastic sheet 8 is arranged in a V-shaped structure, the spring sheet angle is set to α=45°. Through the V-shaped opening angle, the hook plate 31 and the pressing seat 32 are always open under elastic force, so that the hook end of the hook plate 31 and the wheel spoke are locked together without gap. Under the force of the hook, it is not easy to fall off, and dynamic abnormal noise is avoided.

[0062] Furthermore, on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 6, two hook plates 31 without elastic plates 8 are set. The top of the hook plate 31 is hooked with the spokes. The elasticity is controlled by the elastic change of the insert material itself. In other words, through the above design, it is beneficial to control the degree of freedom of the insert to rotate around the Y axis when it rotates with the wheel.

[0063] Furthermore, two limiting protrusions 5 are set in the inward / outward direction of the centrifugal force of the wheel rotation; the purpose of which is to constrain the direction of the centrifugal force of rotation.

[0064] Obviously, the specific implementation of this invention is not limited to the above-described methods. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of this invention are within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A wheel assembly, characterized in that, Includes a wheel; the wheel includes a wheel body, and the wheel body is provided with multiple windows; Each of the windows is provided with a decorative cover structure; The decorative cover structure includes a decorative panel, and the decorative panel is provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism; The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​seat disposed on the decorative panel; the snap-fit ​​seat includes a base, on which a hook plate is provided; the hook plate passes through the window and is hung on the wheel body; The decorative panel includes an inner decorative panel and an outer decorative panel, wherein the outer decorative panel is provided with a recess; the inner decorative panel is arranged inside the outer decorative panel. The outer decorative panel and the inner decorative panel are fixed at their edges by snap-fit ​​components; the snap-fit ​​components include a snap-fit ​​plate on the outer decorative panel and a snap-fit ​​groove on the inner decorative panel, and the snap-fit ​​plate in each snap-fit ​​component snaps into the corresponding snap-fit ​​groove; The wheel body includes a hub, spokes, and a rim; the hub is connected to the rim by multiple spokes; adjacent supporting spokes are spaced apart; a window is formed between adjacent supporting spokes; a supporting rib is provided in the window; the supporting rib is arranged in the window and divides the window into three individual windows; the three individual windows are used in conjunction with the snap-fit ​​mechanism in the decorative cover structure. The inner side of the supporting rib is flush with the inner side of the spoke, and the height of the supporting rib is lower than the height of the spoke, forming a supporting platform inside the window. The decorative cover structure is embedded in the wheel body.

2. A wheel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​seat also includes a pressing component; the pressing component includes a pressing seat disposed on the snap-fit ​​seat, the pressing seat and the hook plate being spaced apart; a supporting elastic element is provided between the pressing seat and the hook plate.

3. A wheel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The supporting elastic element includes an elastic sheet; one end of the elastic sheet is connected to the compression seat, and the other end is connected to the hook plate.

4. A wheel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic sheet includes an elastic body, and the vertical cross-section of the elastic body is U-shaped.

5. A wheel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card holder is also provided with an embedded groove.

6. A wheel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wheel assembly also includes a positioning mechanism, which further includes a support rib disposed on the decorative panel; the support rib presses against the wheel body.

7. A wheel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative panel is provided with a limiting mechanism, which includes a limiting protrusion on the decorative panel and the limiting protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the window of the wheel body.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the wheel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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