Hub with replaceable wheel decorative cover logo and automobile

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automobile wheel decorative covers, and discloses a hub capable of replacing a wheel decorative cover logo, a hub frame is provided with a fixing ring clamping groove, the groove bottom is provided with a center hole, and the groove bottom is symmetrically provided with a pair of through holes; the wheel decorative cover assembly comprises a fixing ring and a telescopic rod set, the fixing ring is telescopically matched in the fixing ring clamping groove, the inner side of the fixing ring is rotationally connected with a logo base through a fixing shaft, and the side face of the logo base is used for fixing a logo board; the telescopic rod set comprises a sleeve, the connecting rod is sleeved with the front end of the sleeve, the rear end of the sleeve penetrates through the through hole, a baffle ring is arranged on the peripheral side of the sleeve, the front end of the connecting rod is connected with a fixing ring, and elastic pieces are connected between the rear end of the connecting rod and the sleeve and between the baffle ring on the peripheral side of the sleeve and the back face of the groove bottom. The logo base is turned over so that the different side faces of the logo base can be exposed; the same wheel can be matched with decorative covers of different logo types, the requirements of universality and interchangeability can be met, and the overall development cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile wheel decorative covers, in particular to a wheel hub and an automobile with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo. Background Art

[0002] The wheel cover is installed at the center hole of the wheel. It is the main decorative part on the wheel. It can cover the drive shaft head and nut. At the same time, the brand logo of the car company will be displayed on the wheel cover, which is a window for the vehicle manufacturer to promote its products.

[0003] The inventors found that the connection method between the wheel decorative cover and the wheel hub on the market is mainly the clamping form of clips and buckles. The wheel decorative cover is installed by clamping it on the wheel hub. If the user wants to replace the decorative cover with a different form, the wheel decorative cover needs to be removed from the wheel hub and then a new decorative cover needs to be installed. With the diversity of the language environment and automobile brands in the international market, the types of decorative covers that match the same wheel have increased. The current method of replacing wheel decorative covers cannot meet the requirements of universality and interchangeability, and the overall development cost is relatively high. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a wheel hub and a car with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo, which can match the same wheel with decorative covers of different logo types, and according to the required logo form, it is only necessary to replace the logo aluminum plate on the logo base, which can meet the requirements of versatility and interchangeability and reduce the overall development cost.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, a wheel hub with a replaceable wheel cover logo comprises: The hub frame is provided with a fixing ring groove, a center hole is provided at the bottom of the groove, and a pair of through holes are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the groove; The wheel decorative cover assembly includes a fixing ring and a telescopic rod group. The fixing ring can be telescopically fitted in the fixing ring slot. The inner side of the fixing ring is rotatably connected to the logo base through a fixed shaft. The side of the logo base is used to fix the logo. The telescopic rod group includes a sleeve. The front end of the sleeve is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the rear end passes through the through hole and is provided with a retaining ring on the circumferential side. The front end of the connecting rod is connected to the fixing ring. Elastic parts are connected between the rear end of the connecting rod and the sleeve, and between the retaining ring on the circumferential side of the sleeve and the back side of the groove bottom. Pulling out the fixing ring causes the telescopic rod group to extend, and the logo base is flipped to expose different sides of the logo base.

[0006] As a further implementation, the fixing ring is a sleeve structure, and a pair of symmetrical fixing holes are provided on the rear end surface of the fixing ring, and the front end of the connecting rod extends into the fixing holes for fixation.

[0007] As a further implementation method, the logo base is arranged at the front end of the fixing ring, and the front side surface of the logo base is flush with the front end surface of the fixing ring; the radius of the logo base is adapted to the radius of the logo plate, and the logo plate is used to be bonded to the logo base.

[0008] As a further implementation, a pair of symmetrical baffles extend from the bottom of the fixing ring groove toward the center, and each baffle and each fixing shaft are spaced 90 degrees apart in the circumferential direction.

[0009] As a further implementation method, the outer diameter of the logo base is adapted to the inner diameter of the fixing ring, and the front end of the fixing ring is provided with a flange, the outer diameter of the flange is larger than the inner diameter of the fixing ring slot so that the inner side of the flange is clamped at the front end position of the fixing ring slot.

[0010] As a further implementation method, an annular groove is provided on the back side of the groove bottom, and the elastic member is a spring, including an outer spring and an inner spring. The outer spring is sleeved on the sleeve and its two ends are connected to the retaining ring and the back side of the groove bottom; the inner spring is provided inside the sleeve and its two ends are connected to the rear end of the sleeve and the rear end of the connecting rod.

[0011] As a further implementation method, the distance from the front end of the telescopic rod group to the bottom of the groove after it is fully extended is greater than the radius of the logo base.

[0012] As a further implementation, the distance between the rear end of the retracted telescopic rod assembly and the back surface of the groove bottom is smaller than the depth of the annular groove.

[0013] As a further implementation, the baffle and the bottom of the fixing ring groove are on the same plane.

[0014] In a second aspect, a car is provided, wherein the car is equipped with a wheel hub with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo as described above.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. The present invention can adhere different types of logo aluminum plates to the logo base through the mutual cooperation between the fixing ring, the telescopic rod group, and the logo base structure. The logo type can be replaced by pulling out the fixing ring and flipping the logo base. Compared with the existing method of disassembling the entire decorative cover and installing a new decorative cover, the present invention can match the same wheel with decorative covers of different logo types. According to the required logo type, it is only necessary to replace the logo aluminum plate on the logo base, which can meet the requirements of versatility and interchangeability and reduce the overall development cost.

[0016] 2. The setting of the baffle of the present invention can ensure that after the fixing ring is retracted into the fixing ring groove, the outer surface of the logo base is always in the same plane with the front side surface of the fixing ring.

[0017] 3. The arrangement of the telescopic rod assembly of the present invention can realize the smooth pulling out of the fixing ring and the flipping of the logo to complete the logo switching action. After loosening the fixing ring, under the action of the spring, the fixing ring can drive the logo base to smoothly retract into the fixing ring slot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of a wheel hub structure with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a wheel decorative cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of a wheel hub in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a wheel decorative cover assembly in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: the distances or sizes between parts are exaggerated to show the positions of various parts, and the schematic diagram is for reference only.

[0021] Among them: 1. Fixed ring, 2. Fixed shaft, 3. Logo base; 4. Fixed ring slot, 5. Annular groove, 6. Hub carrier, 61. Threaded hole, 62. Hub style, 7. Sleeve, 8. Connecting rod; 11. Fixing hole, 12. Flanged edge, 31. Base surface, 41. Baffle, 42. Through hole, 43. Inner side of the slot, 44. Outer side of the slot, 45. Slot bottom, 71. Outer spring, 72. Inner spring, 81. Retaining ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and is intended to provide further explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0023] Example 1 In a typical embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 1-4 As shown, a wheel hub with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo includes a wheel hub frame 6, on which a wheel decorative cover assembly is provided.

[0024] A fixing ring slot 4 is provided on the wheel hub frame 6, which has a center hole at the bottom of the slot and a pair of through holes symmetrically provided at the bottom of the slot. The wheel decorative cover assembly includes a fixing ring and a telescopic rod group. The fixing ring 1 can be telescopically fitted in the fixing ring slot 4. The inner side of the fixing ring is connected to the logo base through a fixed axis. The side of the logo base is used to fix the logo. Pull out the fixing ring and flip the logo base to switch the different sides of the logo base to be exposed, thereby realizing rapid replacement of the wheel decorative cover logo.

[0025] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the hub frame 6 is a skeleton structure, which is provided with a group of annular base plates at the center. The annular base plates are recessed relative to the inner and outer surfaces of the hub frame 6, so that the annular base plates and the outer surface of the hub frame 6 form a fixed ring groove 4, and the annular base plates and the inner surface of the hub frame 6 form an annular groove 5. The bottom of the fixed ring groove 4 is the outer surface of the annular base plates, and the bottom of the annular groove 5 is the inner surface of the annular base plates.

[0026] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a pair of through holes 42 are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the fixing ring groove 4. The through holes 42 pass through the annular base plate, and the two through holes are spaced 180 degrees apart in the annular direction.

[0027] It also includes a telescopic rod group, which includes a sleeve. The front end of the sleeve is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the rear end passes through the through hole and is provided with a retaining ring on the circumference. The front end of the connecting rod 8 is connected to the fixing ring. Elastic parts are connected between the rear end of the connecting rod 8 and the sleeve 7, and between the retaining ring on the circumference of the sleeve 7 and the back of the groove bottom. Pulling out the fixing ring 1 makes the telescopic rod group extend, and flipping the logo base to expose different sides of the logo base.

[0028] The retaining ring 1 in this embodiment is a sleeve-shaped structure. A pair of symmetrical fixing holes 11 are provided on the rear end of the retaining ring 1. The positions of the fixing holes 11 correspond to the positions of the through-holes. It should be understood that the front and rear directions in this embodiment correspond to the exterior and interior directions, respectively. The thickness of the retaining ring 1 is adapted to the depth of the retaining ring slot. In its natural state, under the action of the telescopic rod assembly, the retaining ring is tightened and engaged in the retaining ring slot.

[0029] The fixing hole 11 is used to fix the connecting rod 8 . Specifically, the front end of the connecting rod 8 extends into the fixing hole 11 and is fixed.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, the inner side of the fixing ring 1 is rotatably connected to the logo base 3 through two sets of symmetrically arranged fixed shafts 2. The logo base 3 is a circular sheet structure, and its outer diameter is adapted to the inner diameter of the fixing ring 1. The logo base 3 and the fixed shaft 2 are both located near the front end (outer end) of the fixing ring, and the logo base 3 has base surfaces 31 on the front and rear sides, wherein the front side surface is flush with the front end surface of the fixing ring 1.

[0031] The outer side and inner side of the logo base 3 are used to adhere different forms of logos. After pulling out the fixing ring 1, different logos can be switched by flipping the logo base 3, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly replacing the wheel cover logo.

[0032] It is understandable that the radius of the logo base 3 matches the radius of the logo plate. The inner side 43 of the fixing ring slot 4 matches the outer diameter of the logo base 3, and the outer diameter of the outer side 44 of the slot matches the outer diameter of the fixing ring body.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, a pair of symmetrical baffles 41 extend toward the center from the bottom 45 of the fixing ring groove 4. Each baffle 41 and each fixed shaft 2 are spaced 90° apart in the circumferential direction. The line connecting the two groups of baffles 41 and the line connecting the two through holes 42 are on the same straight line. The baffles 41 and the bottom 45 of the fixing ring groove 4 are on the same plane.

[0034] By setting the baffle 41, when the fixing ring 1 drives the logo base 3 to retract into the fixing ring slot 4, under the action of the baffle, the baffle 41 can fit with the logo base, so that the outer side surface of the logo base 3 can always be kept in the same plane with the front end surface of the fixing ring 1, and the logo base 3 will not rotate accidentally.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the front end of the fixing ring 1 is provided with a flange 12, the outer diameter of the flange 12 is larger than the inner diameter of the fixing ring groove so that the inner side of the flange 12 is clamped to the outer side of the front edge position of the fixing ring groove 4.

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, the telescopic rod group of this embodiment includes a sleeve 7 and a connecting rod 8. The front end of the sleeve 7 is open and the rear end is closed. The front end of the sleeve 7 is sleeved on the rear end of the connecting rod 8. The connecting rod 8 can be telescopic in the sleeve 7, and the front end of the connecting rod 8 extends out of the sleeve 7.

[0037] The sleeve 7 is set through the through hole 42 and extends from the front side to the back side of the annular base plate. An annular groove 5 is provided at the back side of the bottom of the fixed ring groove 4. The elastic member is a spring, including an outer spring and an inner spring.

[0038] A retaining ring 81 is provided at the rear end of the sleeve 7. The outer spring 71 is sleeved on the sleeve 7 and its two ends are connected to the retaining ring and the back of the groove bottom (the inner side of the annular substrate). The inner spring is provided inside the sleeve and its two ends are connected to the rear end of the sleeve and the rear end of the connecting rod.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, in its natural state, the rear end of connecting rod 8 is retracted within sleeve 7, while the front end pulls the retaining ring back into retaining ring groove 4, causing flange 12 to engage the front side of the hub carrier near the edge of the retaining ring groove. Furthermore, the distance from the rear end of sleeve 7 to the back of the groove bottom is less than the depth of annular groove 5, ensuring that the telescopic rod assembly provided in this embodiment does not affect the normal operation of other components.

[0040] like Figure 4 In the illustrated state, the outer spring 71 is in compression, and the inner spring 72 is in tension. To switch logos, the retaining ring 1 can be pulled out through the flange 12, causing the outer spring 71 to continue to be compressed and the inner spring 72 to continue to be tense. The connecting rod 8 extends outward, and the sleeve 7 also extends outward along the through hole 42, allowing the retaining ring 1 to disengage from the retaining ring slot.

[0041] It is understandable that the distance from the front end of the telescopic rod assembly to the bottom 45 of the fixing ring groove 4 after it is fully extended is greater than the radius of the logo base 3. This allows the logo base 3 to be smoothly flipped 180 degrees.

[0042] The dimensions of the sleeve 7 and the connecting rod 8, the thickness of the annular base plate, and the depths of the two groups of groove bottoms in this embodiment are determined on the premise that the overall structural function is smoothly realized.

[0043] In a preferred example, the logo aluminum sign and the logo base are fitted together in a snap-fit ​​form. Specifically, a snap interface is provided on the logo base, and a snap foot is provided on the logo aluminum sign. The snap foot is snap-fitted to the snap interface. After the logo aluminum sign is removed, a different form of logo aluminum sign can be replaced.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the hub frame 6 is provided with a threaded hole 61, through which the hub can be grasped. The outer side of the hub frame 6 is provided with a hub style 62, which can be designed into different types, which is the existing technology.

[0045] In this embodiment, through the mutual cooperation of structures such as the fixing ring, the telescopic rod group, and the logo base, different forms of logo aluminum signs can be adhered to the logo base 3. After pulling out the fixing ring, the logo base can be flipped over to achieve the replacement of the logo type. Compared with the existing method of disassembling the entire decorative cover and installing a new decorative cover, the same wheel can be matched with decorative covers of different logo types. According to the required logo type, it is only necessary to replace the logo aluminum sign on the logo base, which can meet the requirements of versatility and interchangeability and reduce the overall development cost.

[0046] Example 2 In a typical embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 1-4 As shown, a car is equipped with a wheel hub with the replaceable wheel decorative cover logo mentioned in Example 1.

[0047] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wheel hub with a replaceable wheel cover logo, characterized in that: include: The hub frame is provided with a fixing ring groove, a center hole is provided at the bottom of the groove, and a pair of through holes are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the groove; The wheel decorative cover assembly includes a fixing ring and a telescopic rod group. The fixing ring can be telescopically fitted in the fixing ring slot. The inner side of the fixing ring is rotatably connected to the logo base through a fixed shaft. The side of the logo base is used to fix the logo. The telescopic rod group includes a sleeve. The front end of the sleeve is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the rear end passes through the through hole and is provided with a retaining ring on the circumferential side. The front end of the connecting rod is connected to the fixing ring. Elastic parts are connected between the rear end of the connecting rod and the sleeve, and between the retaining ring on the circumferential side of the sleeve and the back side of the groove bottom. Pulling out the fixing ring causes the telescopic rod group to extend, and the logo base is flipped to expose different sides of the logo base.

2. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing ring is a sleeve structure, and a pair of symmetrical fixing holes are provided on the rear end surface of the fixing ring. The front end of the connecting rod extends into the fixing holes and is fixed therein.

3. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo according to claim 1, characterized in that: The logo base is arranged at the front end of the fixing ring, and the front side surface of the logo base is flush with the front end surface of the fixing ring; the radius of the logo base is adapted to the radius of the logo plate, and the logo plate is used to be bonded to the logo base.

4. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel cover logo according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pair of symmetrical baffles extend from the bottom of the fixing ring groove toward the center, and each baffle and each fixing shaft are spaced 90 degrees apart in the circumferential direction.

5. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel cover logo according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the logo base is adapted to the inner diameter of the fixing ring. The front end of the fixing ring is provided with a flange, and the outer diameter of the flange is larger than the inner diameter of the fixing ring slot so that the inner side of the flange is clamped at the front end position of the fixing ring slot.

6. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel cover logo according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular groove is provided on the back of the groove bottom. The elastic part is a spring, including an outer spring and an inner spring. The outer spring is sleeved on the sleeve and its two ends are connected to the retaining ring and the back of the groove bottom; the inner spring is arranged inside the sleeve and its two ends are connected to the rear end of the sleeve and the rear end of the connecting rod.

7. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the front end of the telescopic rod group is fully extended, the distance from the bottom of the groove is greater than the radius of the logo base.

8. The wheel hub with replaceable wheel cover logo according to claim 7, characterized in that: The distance between the rear end of the telescopic rod group after contraction and the back surface of the groove bottom is smaller than the depth of the annular groove.

9. The wheel hub with a replaceable wheel cover logo according to claim 4, characterized in that: The baffle and the bottom of the fixing ring groove are on the same plane.

10. An automobile, characterized in that: An automobile is equipped with a wheel hub having a replaceable wheel decorative cover logo as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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