Insertion piece type rim based on new energy wind resistance reducing requirement

By arranging evenly spaced spokes and insert components on the rim body, the problem of high wind resistance of traditional rims is solved, and the effects of reducing wind resistance and diversifying the appearance are achieved, making it suitable for new energy vehicle models.

CN120756223APending Publication Date: 2025-10-10ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE GRP CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202511185312.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2025-10-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional rim designs increase wind resistance and cannot meet the wind resistance reduction needs of new energy vehicles. In addition, the appearance cannot be expanded and lacks diversity.

Method used

A plug-in rim is designed, in which spokes are evenly spaced on the rim body and a plug-in assembly is arranged in the installation area. The plug-in has a hollow area to reduce wind resistance, and the appearance can be changed by replacing the plug-in.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces wind resistance, improves heat dissipation efficiency, enhances structural strength, and provides diverse appearance options to meet the design needs of new energy vehicles.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an insertion piece type rim based on a new energy wind resistance reducing requirement. The insertion piece type rim comprises a rim body, spokes and insertion piece assemblies. The spokes are evenly arranged on the rim body at intervals, the first ends of the spokes are connected with the center position of the rim body, the second ends of the spokes are connected with the outer edge of the rim body, and the rim body is divided into a plurality of installation areas. The insertion piece assembly comprises an installation opening and an insertion piece, the installation opening is formed in the installation area, the insertion piece is arranged in the installation opening, and the insertion piece is provided with a plurality of hollowed-out areas. According to the invention, the mounting opening is shielded through the insertion sheets, the wind resistance of the rim can be effectively reduced through the effect of the hollow area, and the appearance effect of the rim can be changed by replacing different types of insertion sheets, so that the requirements of consumers in the new energy era on wind resistance reducing rims with different appearance effects are met, and the cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a plug-in rim designed to reduce wind resistance based on new energy vehicles. Background Art

[0002] Traditional single-color and two-color rims are made entirely of metal. For weight reduction purposes, the openings between the spokes are large, which will form turbulent airflow near the wheels when the vehicle is driving, causing increased wind resistance, thereby increasing energy consumption and reducing the vehicle's economic efficiency. At the same time, the traditional rim shape still gives people the impression of a fuel vehicle, which is inconsistent with the simple and flat design style of new energy vehicles. Once processed, traditional single-color and two-color rims are almost impossible to change, and have poor scalability, which is not conducive to providing consumers with diverse appearance options.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a plug-in rim that meets the wind resistance reduction requirements of new energy vehicles has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One object of the present invention is to provide a new technical solution for a blade-type rim based on the demand for reducing wind resistance of new energy vehicles.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a blade-type wheel rim based on the demand for reducing wind resistance of new energy vehicles, comprising: a wheel rim body, spokes and a blade assembly;

[0006] The spokes are evenly spaced on the rim body, and the first ends of the spokes are connected to the center of the rim body, and the second ends of the spokes are connected to the outer edge of the rim body, so as to divide the rim body into a plurality of installation areas;

[0007] The inserting piece assembly includes a mounting opening and an inserting piece. The mounting opening is arranged in the mounting area. The inserting piece is arranged in the mounting opening. The inserting piece has a plurality of hollow areas.

[0008] Optionally, the mounting opening is a hexagonal structure or a triangular structure.

[0009] Optionally, reinforcing ribs are provided on the outer wall of the spoke.

[0010] Optionally, the rim body and the spokes are both made of aluminum alloy, with the surface treated with high-gloss black spray paint, and the insert is made of plastic.

[0011] Optionally, the insert includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate and two first connecting plates, the first end of the first fixing plate is bent and connected to the first end of the second fixing plate, the two first connecting plates are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, and the first side wall of the first connecting plate is connected to the first fixing plate, the first end of the first connecting plate is connected to the second fixing plate to form a groove structure, and the second end of the first fixing plate, the second end of the second fixing plate and the outer edge of the first connecting plate are connected to the rim body;

[0012] The hollow area is provided on the first connecting plate.

[0013] Optionally, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are both trapezoidal structures, and the hollow area includes three first air guide ports that are spaced apart from each other.

[0014] Optionally, the insert includes a third fixing plate and two second connecting plates, the two side edges of the third fixing plate are respectively connected to the two second connecting plates, the outer edge of the third fixing plate and the outer edges of the two second connecting plates are connected to the rim body, and the hollow area is arranged on the two second connecting plates.

[0015] Optionally, the second connecting plate is a triangular structure, and the hollow area includes a plurality of second air guide ports that are spaced apart in sequence, and the length of the second air guide ports increases sequentially from the first end of the second connecting plate to the second end of the second connecting plate.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] The present invention divides the rim into multiple mounting areas by evenly spacing spokes on the rim body, with the first ends of the spokes connected to the center of the rim body and the second ends connected to the outer edge of the rim body. Mounting openings are located within the mounting areas, inserts are located within the mounting openings, and multiple hollow areas are provided on the inserts. The present invention effectively reduces rim wind resistance by shielding the mounting openings with the inserts and utilizing the hollow areas. The rim's appearance can also be modified by replacing different inserts, thereby meeting consumer demand for wind-drag-reducing rims with different appearances in the new energy era and reducing costs.

[0018] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0020] Fig. 1 It is a structural diagram of the rim body of the present invention;

[0021] Fig. 2 This is a structural diagram of a first embodiment of the insert assembly of the present invention;

[0022] Fig. 3 This is a structural diagram of the second embodiment of the insert assembly of the present invention.

[0023] The following are marked in the figure: 1. Rim body; 11. Installation area;

[0024] 2. Spoke; 3. Insert assembly; 31. Mounting port; 32. Insert; 33. First fixing plate; 34. Second fixing plate; 35. First connecting plate; 36. First air guide port; 37. Third fixing plate; 38. Second connecting plate; 39. Second air guide port; 4. Reinforcement rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0026] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

[0027] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0028] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0029] like Figs. 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a blade 32 type rim based on the demand for reducing wind resistance of new energy vehicles, including: a rim body 1, spokes 2 and a blade 32 assembly 3.

[0030] The spokes 2 are evenly spaced on the rim body 1 , with the first ends of the spokes 2 connected to the center of the rim body 1 and the second ends of the spokes 2 connected to the outer edge of the rim body 1 , dividing the rim body 1 into multiple installation areas 11 .

[0031] The inserting piece 32 assembly 3 includes a mounting opening 31 and an inserting piece 32 . The mounting opening 31 is arranged in the mounting area 11 . The inserting piece 32 is arranged in the mounting opening 31 . The inserting piece 32 has a plurality of hollow areas.

[0032] Specifically, the insert 32 can change its appearance by changing its shape, color, texture, etc. The hollow area provides heat dissipation required by the brake system.

[0033] The present invention divides the rim body 1 into multiple mounting areas 11 by evenly spacing the spokes 2 on the rim body 1, with the first ends of the spokes 2 connected to the center of the rim body 1 and the second ends of the spokes 2 connected to the outer edge of the rim body 1. Mounting openings 31 are located within the mounting areas 11, and inserts 32 are disposed within the mounting openings 31. Multiple hollow areas are provided on the inserts 32. The present invention effectively reduces the rim's wind resistance by shielding the mounting openings 31 with the inserts 32 and utilizing the hollow areas. The rim's appearance can also be modified by replacing different types of inserts 32, thereby meeting the demands of consumers in the new energy era for rims with different appearances and reducing costs.

[0034] In one embodiment of the insert 32-type rim of the present invention based on the wind resistance reduction demand of new energy, as Fig. 1 As shown, the mounting opening 31 is a hexagonal structure or a triangular structure. This arrangement allows the mounting opening 31 to communicate with the hollow area, which can reduce the wind resistance of the entire vehicle.

[0035] In one embodiment of the insert 32-type rim of the present invention based on the wind resistance reduction demand of new energy, as Figs. 1 to 3 As shown, reinforcing ribs 4 are provided on the outer wall of the spoke 2. Such a configuration can effectively enhance the structural strength of the spoke 2 and improve the service life and safety of the rim.

[0036] In one embodiment of the 32-piece insert rim of the present invention based on the wind resistance reduction requirements of new energy vehicles, the rim body 1 and the spokes 2 are both made of aluminum alloy, the surface is treated with high-gloss black spray paint, and the inserts 32 are made of plastic.

[0037] In one embodiment of the insert 32-type rim of the present invention based on the wind resistance reduction demand of new energy, as Fig. 2 As shown, the insert 32 includes a first fixing plate 33, a second fixing plate 34 and two first connecting plates 35. The first end of the first fixing plate 33 is bent and connected to the first end of the second fixing plate 34. The two first connecting plates 35 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fixing plate 33 and the second fixing plate 34, and the first side wall of the first connecting plate 35 is connected to the first fixing plate 33, and the first end of the first connecting plate 35 is connected to the second fixing plate 34 to form a groove structure. The second end of the first fixing plate 33, the second end of the second fixing plate 34 and the outer edge of the first connecting plate 35 are connected to the rim body 1.

[0038] The hollow area is provided on the first connecting plate 35 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the first fixing plate 33 , the second fixing plate 34 and the two first connecting plates 35 are all made of plastic, and the surface is painted in white with a high-gloss finish.

[0040] Furthermore, the mounting opening 31 is a hexagonal structure, and has five mounting openings 31 and five inserting pieces 32. The five inserting pieces 32 are respectively disposed in the mounting opening 31. The second side wall and the second end of the first connecting plate 35 are both connected to the rim body 1.

[0041] The present invention arranges two first connecting plates 35 on both sides of the first fixing plate 33 and the second fixing plate 34 respectively, and the first side wall of the first connecting plate 35 is connected to the first fixing plate 33, and the first end of the first connecting plate 35 is connected to the second fixing plate 34 to form a groove structure, which can enable heat to be directed to the outside through the hollow areas on the two first connecting plates 35, thereby improving the heat dissipation rate and increasing the stability of the installation of the plug 32.

[0042] In one embodiment of the insert-type 32-type rim of the present invention based on the wind resistance reduction requirements of new energy sources, the first fixing plate 33 and the second fixing plate 34 are both trapezoidal structures, and the hollow area includes three first air guide ports 36 arranged in sequence.

[0043] Specifically, the size of the first fixing plate 33 is larger than that of the second fixing plate 34. The present invention further improves the heat dissipation efficiency by sequentially and spaced apart on the first connecting plate 35.

[0044] In one embodiment of the insert 32-type rim of the present invention based on the wind resistance reduction demand of new energy, as Fig. 3 As shown, the insert 32 includes a third fixing plate 37 and two second connecting plates 38. The two side edges of the third fixing plate 37 are respectively connected to the two second connecting plates 38. The outer edge of the third fixing plate 37 and the outer edges of the two second connecting plates 38 are connected to the rim body 1, and the hollow area is set on the two second connecting plates 38.

[0045] It should be noted that the installation opening 31 of this embodiment can be a hexagonal structure or a triangular structure, which is not limited here.

[0046] The present invention connects the two side edges of the third fixing plate 37 to the two second connecting plates 38 respectively, connects the outer edge of the third fixing plate 37 and the outer edges of the two second connecting plates 38 to the rim body 1, and sets a hollow area on the two second connecting plates 38, so that the third fixing plate 37 and the two second connecting plates 38 cover the installation port 31, thereby reducing the rim wind resistance.

[0047] In an embodiment of the plug-in 32 type wheel rim based on the new energy wind resistance reduction requirement of the present application, the second connecting plate 38 is triangular in structure, and the hollowed-out area includes a plurality of second air guide openings 39 arranged in sequence, the length of the second air guide openings 39 increases in sequence from the first end of the second connecting plate 38 to the second end of the second connecting plate 38, further improving the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0048] The present application can obtain wheel rims with different appearance effects by replacing the plug-in 32 with different appearance effects, providing consumers with diversified choices on the premise of saving costs, and meeting the needs of different consumers for personalized appearance of parts.

[0049] Moreover, compared with traditional single-color and double-color wheel rims, the mounting port 31 between the spokes 2 can be blocked by the plug-in 32, thereby effectively reducing the wind resistance of the wheel rim, the plug-in 32 has a mounting structure on the back and the spokes 2, which can be connected by screws, and different appearance effects of the wheel rim can be obtained by replacing the plug-in 32 with different appearance effects. It should be noted that the above mounting structure can be a threaded hole, a clamping port, etc., which is not limited here.

[0050] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration, not for limiting the scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A plug-in rim based on the demand for wind resistance reduction of new energy vehicles, characterized in that: include: rim body, spoke and insert assembly; The spokes are evenly spaced on the rim body, and the first ends of the spokes are connected to the center of the rim body, and the second ends of the spokes are connected to the outer edge of the rim body, so as to divide the rim body into a plurality of installation areas; The inserting piece assembly includes a mounting opening and an inserting piece. The mounting opening is arranged in the mounting area. The inserting piece is arranged in the mounting opening. The inserting piece has a plurality of hollow areas.

2. The insert-type rim according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation opening is a hexagonal structure or a triangular structure.

3. The insert-type rim according to claim 1, characterized in that: Reinforcing ribs are arranged on the outer wall of the spoke.

4. The insert-type rim according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rim body and the spokes are both made of aluminum alloy, with the surface treated with high-gloss black spray paint, and the insert is made of plastic.

5. The insert-type rim according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate and two first connecting plates, wherein the first end of the first fixing plate is bent and connected to the first end of the second fixing plate, the two first connecting plates are respectively arranged on both sides of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, and the first side wall of the first connecting plate is connected to the first fixing plate, the first end of the first connecting plate is connected to the second fixing plate to form a groove structure, and the second end of the first fixing plate, the second end of the second fixing plate and the outer edge of the first connecting plate are connected to the rim body; The hollow area is provided on the first connecting plate.

6. The insert-type rim according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are both trapezoidal structures, and the hollow area includes three first air guide ports that are spaced apart in sequence.

7. The insert-type rim according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insert includes a third fixing plate and two second connecting plates, the two side edges of the third fixing plate are respectively connected to the two second connecting plates, the outer edge of the third fixing plate and the outer edges of the two second connecting plates are connected to the rim body, and the hollow area is arranged on the two second connecting plates.

8. The insert-type rim according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second connecting plate has a triangular structure, and the hollow area includes a plurality of second air guide ports that are spaced apart in sequence. The lengths of the second air guide ports increase sequentially from the first end of the second connecting plate to the second end of the second connecting plate.

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