Spoke hinging device of lightweight hub
By setting up a buffer mechanism on the hub body, independent suspension and cushioning of spokes are achieved, the problem of poor cushioning performance of the existing hub spoke articulation device is solved, the cushioning performance and strength of the wheel hub is improved, and the driving comfort and load-bearing capacity are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421431886.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing hub spoke hinge device has poor buffering performance during driving, unable to effectively disperse the load and relieve impact forces, resulting in a decrease in the service life of the spoke spokes and may even cause breakage.
A spoke hinge device for a lightweight wheel hub is designed, and independent suspension and buffering of the spokes are achieved by providing a buffering mechanism on the hub body, including a first fixed column, a first ring, a spoke spoke, a pin shaft, a piston rod, a spring, a damper and a second ring.
The device improves the cushioning performance and driving comfort of the hub through the independent suspension of the spokes and the cushioning of the damper and the spring. At the same time, the strength and load-bearing capacity of the hub are improved through the stable triangular stress-bearing structure.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of wheel hubs, in particular to a spoke articulation device for a lightweight wheel hub. Background Art
[0002] Spoke articulation is a mechanical connection method, commonly used to connect two or more spoke-shaped components. In the spoke articulation, the ends of the spokes are usually connected together by a hinge, so that the spokes can rotate freely within a certain range. This connection method has the characteristics of simple structure, easy installation and high bearing capacity, so it is widely used in many mechanical devices.
[0003] The existing wheel hub and spokes are mostly hinged to the rim through mechanical connection during driving. After hinged, the spokes themselves are still a rigid structure, the load they carry cannot be well dispersed, and the impact force cannot be well alleviated. Strong impact may reduce the service life of the spokes, and may even cause breakage. In view of this, a spoke hinge device for a lightweight hub is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved
[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a spoke articulation device for a lightweight wheel hub, which solves the problem of poor buffering performance of the wheel hub.
[0006] (II) Technical solution
[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of improving the buffering performance of the wheel hub, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a spoke articulation device for a lightweight wheel hub, comprising a wheel hub body, a rim is arranged on the outer surface of the wheel hub body, a mounting plate is arranged on the front surface of the wheel hub body, and bolt holes are opened on the mounting plate;
[0008] The buffer mechanism is arranged on the wheel hub body, and the mechanism is used for the spokes to independently follow the ups and downs of the ground, thereby providing better adaptability and suspension performance. The buffer mechanism includes ten first fixing columns, and the ten first fixing columns are fixedly installed on the wheel hub body.
[0009] Preferably, the buffer mechanism further comprises ten first rings and spokes, the ten first rings are rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the first fixed column, and the spokes are fixedly mounted on the opposite sides of the ten first rings.
[0010] Preferably, the buffer mechanism further comprises five pins, which are rotatably sleeved at the intersection of two wheel spokes.
[0011] Preferably, the buffer mechanism further comprises ten piston rods and ten springs, the ten piston rods are fixedly mounted on opposite ends of the ten wheel spokes, and the ten springs are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the ten piston rods.
[0012] Preferably, the buffer mechanism also includes ten dampers and ten second rings, four dampers are fixedly mounted on opposite ends of the ten springs, and ten damper sliding sleeves are arranged on the outer surfaces of the ten piston rods, and the ten second rings are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the ten dampers.
[0013] Preferably, the buffer mechanism also includes ten second fixed columns and five L-shaped plates, the ten second fixed columns are rotatably mounted on the inner surfaces of the ten second rings, the five L-shaped plates are fixedly mounted on the rear ends of the ten second fixed columns, and the five L-shaped plates are fixedly mounted on the inner surface of the rim.
[0014] (III) Beneficial effects
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a spoke articulation device for a lightweight hub, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. The spoke articulation device of the lightweight wheel hub can make each spoke independently follow the ups and downs of the ground when the wheel is driving through the rotation of the spokes, thereby providing better adaptability and suspension performance, and the buffering performance of the spokes is further improved through the setting of dampers and springs, thereby improving driving comfort.
[0017] 2. The spoke articulation device of the lightweight hub can gradually rotate on the outer surface of the pin shaft after the spokes are subjected to force, and is arranged in a cross-type manner. The cross-type arrangement forms a stable triangular force-bearing structure between the spokes and the rim, further improving the strength of the hub and helping to improve the load-bearing capacity and durability of the entire wheel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a spoke articulation device of a lightweight wheel hub of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hub body structure of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure in the middle.
[0021] In the figure: 1, rim; 2, hub body; 3, mounting plate; 4, bolt hole; 5, first fixing column; 6, first ring; 7, spokes; 8, pin shaft; 9, piston rod; 10, damper; 11, spring; 12, second ring; 13, second fixing column; 14, L-shaped plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0023] See also Figure 1-3 The utility model provides a new technical solution: a spoke articulation device for a lightweight wheel hub, comprising a wheel hub body 2, a wheel rim 1 is arranged on the outer surface of the wheel hub body 2, a mounting plate 3 is arranged on the front surface of the wheel hub body 2, and a bolt hole 4 is opened on the mounting plate 3;
[0024] The buffer mechanism is arranged on the hub body 2 , and the mechanism is used for the spokes to independently follow the ups and downs of the ground, thereby providing better adaptability and suspension performance. The buffer mechanism includes ten first fixing columns 5 , and the ten first fixing columns 5 are fixedly mounted on the hub body 2 .
[0025] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism also includes ten first rings 6 and spokes 7 . The ten first rings 6 are rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the first fixing column 5 , and the spokes 7 are fixedly installed on the opposite side of the ten first rings 6 .
[0026] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism also includes five pins 8 , which are rotatably sleeved on the intersection of two wheel spokes 7 .
[0027] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism also includes ten piston rods 9 and ten springs 11 . The ten piston rods 9 are fixedly mounted on opposite ends of the ten wheel spokes 7 , and the ten springs 11 are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the ten piston rods 9 .
[0028] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism also includes ten dampers 10 and ten second rings 12, four dampers 10 are fixedly mounted on opposite ends of the ten springs 11, and the ten dampers 10 are slidably sleeved on the outer surfaces of the ten piston rods 9, and the ten second rings 12 are fixedly mounted on opposite surfaces of the ten dampers 10.
[0029] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism also includes ten second fixing columns 13 and five L-shaped plates 14, the ten second fixing columns 13 are rotatably sleeved on the inner surfaces of the ten second sleeve rings 12, the five L-shaped plates 14 are fixedly mounted on the rear ends of the ten second fixing columns 13, and the five L-shaped plates 14 are fixedly mounted on the inner surface of the rim 1;
[0030] When the spoke hinge device of the lightweight wheel hub passes through a bumpy road section, the road surface applies an upward thrust to the rim 1, and the rim 1 drives the L-shaped plate 14 fixedly installed on the inner surface to move upward, and the L-shaped plate 14 drives the second fixed column 13 fixedly installed on the front surface to move upward, and at the same time, the second fixed column 13 drives the second sleeve 12 which is rotatably sleeved on the outer surface to move upward, and the second sleeve 12 moves upward and rotates on the outer surface of the second fixed column 13, and at the same time, the second sleeve 12 applies an upward thrust to the damper 10 fixedly installed on the upper surface, so that it slides upward on the outer surface of the piston rod 9, and the mechanical vibration is slowed down by the damper 10. The damper 10 in the utility model is a common liquid damper on the market, and has no special structure inside, and can be purchased on the market. At the same time, the damper 10 applies an upward thrust to the spring 11 fixedly installed on the upper surface, so that it contracts, and the elastic potential energy of the spring 11 itself slows down this part of the impact force, and at the same time, the two spokes 7 gradually rotate on the outer surface of the pin 8 while moving upward, forming a stable triangular force-bearing structure;
[0031] The spoke articulation device of the lightweight hub can make each spoke independently follow the ups and downs of the ground when the wheel is driving through the rotation of the spokes, thereby providing better adaptability and suspension performance, and the buffering performance of the spokes is further improved by the arrangement of the damper and the spring, thereby improving driving comfort, and the spoke articulation device of the lightweight hub can gradually rotate on the outer surface of the pin shaft after the spokes are subjected to force, and is cross-arranged, and the cross-arrangement forms a stable triangular force-bearing structure between the spokes and the rim, further improving the strength of the hub, and helping to improve the load-bearing capacity and durability of the entire wheel.
[0032] Working principle: When the spoke hinge device of the lightweight wheel hub passes through a bumpy road section, the road surface applies an upward thrust to the rim 1, and the rim 1 drives the L-shaped plate 14 fixedly installed on the inner surface to move upward, and the L-shaped plate 14 drives the second fixed column 13 fixedly installed on the front surface to move upward, and at the same time, the second fixed column 13 drives the second ring 12 rotating on the outer surface to move upward, and the second ring 12 moves upward and rotates on the outer surface of the second fixed column 13, and at the same time, the second ring 12 applies an upward thrust to the damper 10 fixedly installed on the upper surface. The thrust causes it to slide upward on the outer surface of the piston rod 9, and the damper 10 is used to reduce the mechanical vibration. The damper 10 in the utility model is a common liquid damper on the market, and has no special structure inside. It can be purchased on the market. At the same time, the damper 10 applies an upward thrust to the spring 11 fixedly installed on the upper surface, causing it to contract, and the elastic potential energy of the spring 11 itself is used to reduce this part of the impact force. At the same time, the two wheel spokes 7 gradually rotate on the outer surface of the pin 8 while moving upward, forming a stable triangular force structure.
[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A spoke articulation device for a lightweight wheel hub, comprising a wheel hub body (2), wherein the outer surface of the wheel hub body (2) is provided with a wheel rim (1), characterized in that: A mounting plate (3) is provided on the front surface of the hub body (2), and a bolt hole (4) is provided on the mounting plate (3); A buffer mechanism is provided on the wheel hub body (2), and is used for the wheel spokes to independently follow the ups and downs of the ground, thereby providing better adaptability and suspension performance. The buffer mechanism comprises ten first fixing columns (5), and the ten first fixing columns (5) are fixedly mounted on the wheel hub body (2).
2. A spoke articulation device for a lightweight hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism further comprises ten first sleeve rings (6) and spokes (7), wherein the ten first sleeve rings (6) are rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the first fixed column (5), and the spokes (7) are fixedly mounted on the opposite surface of the ten first sleeve rings (6).
3. A spoke articulation device for a lightweight hub according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism further comprises five pins (8), which are rotatably sleeved at the intersection of two wheel spokes (7).
4. A spoke articulation device for a lightweight hub according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism further comprises ten piston rods (9) and ten springs (11), wherein the ten piston rods (9) are fixedly mounted on opposite ends of the ten wheel spokes (7), and the ten springs (11) are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the ten piston rods (9).
5. The spoke articulation device of a lightweight hub according to claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism further comprises ten dampers (10) and ten second rings (12), four dampers (10) being fixedly mounted on opposite ends of the ten springs (11), and the ten dampers (10) being slidably sleeved on the outer surfaces of the ten piston rods (9), and the ten second rings (12) being fixedly mounted on opposite surfaces of the ten dampers (10).
6. A spoke articulation device for a lightweight hub according to claim 5, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism further comprises ten second fixing columns (13) and five L-shaped plates (14); the ten second fixing columns (13) are rotatably sleeved on the inner surfaces of the ten second sleeve rings (12); the five L-shaped plates (14) are fixedly mounted on the rear ends of the ten second fixing columns (13); and the five L-shaped plates (14) are fixedly mounted on the inner surface of the rim (1).