Electric motorcycle hub with reflective structure

By designing a fan-shaped structure with a reflective structure on the wheel hub of the electric motorcycle, the problem that electric motorcycles are difficult to detect at night or under low visibility conditions is solved, and the visibility and safety of the vehicle are improved.

CN222933630UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-03ZHEJIANG HUAFANG VALVE IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421684082.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-06-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

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Technical Problem

At night or under low visibility conditions, electric motorcycles may be difficult to detect in time by passing vehicles, resulting in an increase in the risk of accidents.

Method used

An electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure is designed, including a rim and a spoke. A reflective structure is provided on the spokes. The reflective structure includes a driving member and a sector structure. The sector structure can be opened and closed as needed to reflect lights coming and going from vehicle to vehicle.

Benefits of technology

Improves the visibility of electric motorcycles at night or under low visibility conditions, enhances the safety of riders and vehicles, while the reflective structure can be hidden as needed to avoid affecting the appearance of the entire vehicle.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric motorcycle hub with a reflective structure, which comprises a rim and a spoke, the spoke comprises spokes and a central ring, the spokes are circumferentially arranged on the central ring, the reflective structure is arranged on the spoke, the reflective structure comprises a driving piece and a fan-shaped structure, and the driving piece is arranged on the rim. The driving piece is used for driving the fan-shaped structure to be opened and cover the outer side face of the spoke, and a light reflecting material is arranged on the outer side face of the fan-shaped structure. When the fan-shaped structure is opened, lamplight of vehicles coming and going can be reflected, so that visibility of the electric motorcycle at night or under the low-visibility condition is improved, safety of a rider and the vehicles is enhanced, meanwhile, the light reflecting structure can be opened and closed according to needs, the light reflecting structure can be hidden when the light reflecting effect is not needed, and the safety of the rider and the vehicles is improved. The appearance of the whole vehicle is prevented from being influenced, and the additionally-arranged light reflecting structure is light in weight and does not influence the normal driving capacity of the vehicle.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of wheels, in particular to an electric motorcycle wheel with a reflective structure. Background Art

[0002] When an electric motorcycle is traveling at night and needs to cross the pedestrian crossing in the middle of the road, if the surrounding road sections are relatively dim, oncoming vehicles may not notice the electric motorcycle in time and accidents may occur. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] This application provides an electric motorcycle wheel with a reflective structure, which has the effect of reflecting light to oncoming vehicles to give a reminder in relatively dim road sections at night.

[0004] The following technical solutions are adopted for the electric motorcycle wheel with a reflective structure provided by this application:

[0005] An electric motorcycle wheel with a reflective structure includes a rim and spokes. The spokes include spoke bars and a central ring. The spoke bars are circumferentially arranged on the central ring. Both ends of the spoke bars are respectively connected to the rim and the central ring. A reflective structure is arranged on the spokes. The reflective structure includes a driving member and a fan-shaped structure. The driving member is used to drive the fan-shaped structure to open and cover the outer side of the spokes. A reflective film is arranged on the outer side of the fan-shaped structure.

[0006] Through the above technical solutions, when the fan-shaped structure is opened, it can reflect the light of oncoming vehicles, thereby improving the visibility of the electric motorcycle at night or under low visibility conditions, enhancing the safety of riders and vehicles. At the same time, the reflective structure can be opened and closed as needed, so that it can be hidden when the reflective effect is not required, avoiding affecting the overall appearance of the vehicle. Moreover, the added reflective structure is relatively light in weight and will not affect the normal driving ability of the vehicle.

[0007] Preferably, the fan-shaped structure includes a fan surface, fan ribs, a fan ring and a locking structure. The fan ring rotates outside the central ring. The fan ribs are circumferentially inserted on the fan ring. Both sides of the fan surface are fixed to the locking structure and the fan ribs by bolts. When one fan rib rotates, it drives the fan ring to rotate together. The fan ring then drives the other fan ribs to rotate together and open the fan surface. The locking structure is used to lock the state of the fan ribs.

[0008] Through the above technical solutions, the insertion of the fan ribs and the fixation of the fan surface with bolts enable the fan ribs and the fan surface to be replaced at will if damaged, making the maintenance of the fan-shaped structure convenient. The locking structure can increase the stability of the fan-shaped structure, ensuring that it is not prone to looseness or shaking during movement. When one fan rib rotates, the fan ring simultaneously drives the other fan ribs to rotate together and open the fan surface. This design can simplify the operation and improve the usability of the fan-shaped structure.

[0009] Preferably, reflective structures are provided on both sides of the hub.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, a symmetrical reflective structure is maintained, which effectively avoids visual differences during driving and improves driving safety.

[0011] Preferably, a linkage structure is also included, and the linkage structure is used to drive the reflective structures on both sides to open simultaneously.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the linkage structure can simplify the operation process. The driver can control the reflective structures on both sides at the same time by operating one driving component, which improves the convenience and efficiency of operation. At the same time, the linkage structure ensures that the reflective structures on both sides can play a role when needed, thereby improving the visibility and safety of the vehicle while driving.

[0013] Preferably, the linkage structure includes a first linkage column and a second linkage column, a completely penetrating circular hole is provided in the center of the first linkage column and the second linkage column, a diameter of the first linkage column is the same as the diameter of the circular hole of the second linkage column, a linkage strip is circumferentially arranged on the first linkage column, a matching groove matching the linkage strip is provided on the inner side of the second linkage column, a diameter of the second linkage column is the same as the inner hole diameter of the fan ring, anti-drop rings are also provided on the first linkage column and the second linkage column, and the anti-drop rings are connected to the fan ring by bolts.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the diameter of the first linkage column is the same as the diameter of the circular hole of the second linkage column, so that the first linkage column can be accurately inserted into the second linkage column, and then the linkage structure can be accurately matched through the cooperation of the linkage strip and the matching groove, thereby ensuring the linkage effect and ensuring that the reflective structures on both sides can be opened or closed at the same time. At the same time, the design of the anti-drop ring helps to prevent the fan ring or the linkage column from falling off or loosening during driving, thereby improving the reliability of the linkage structure.

[0015] Preferably, the driving member includes a plurality of driving rods, and the plurality of driving rods are arranged on the outside of the anti-fall ring perpendicular to the length direction of the fan ribs. The driving rods are arranged toward the outside of the anti-fall ring, and the length of the driving rods plus the width of the anti-fall ring and the fan ring are less than the width of the rim.

[0016] Through the above technical solution, the design of several driving rods can effectively drive the fan-shaped structure, avoiding the situation where the driving rod is rotated to the inside of the wheel fender, making it difficult to drive the fan-shaped structure to move. The length of the driving rod plus the width of the anti-drop ring and the fan ring is smaller than the width of the rim, which can reduce possible interference with other components and ensure the smooth operation of the reflective system.

[0017] Preferably, the locking structure includes a limit platform and a limit piece, the limit platform is circumferentially arranged on the rim, the limit platform is provided with an avoidance groove, the avoidance groove is used to avoid the rotation of the fan ribs, and the number of the limit platforms is consistent with the number of the fan ribs.

[0018] Through the above technical solution, the design of the limit platform limits the range of movement of the fan ribs, ensuring that the fan ribs can only rotate on the same fixed plane. The number of limit platforms is designed to be consistent with the number of fan ribs, which can ensure that each fan rib has corresponding restrictions, and ultimately ensures that the reflective structure is restricted to the required position; the avoidance groove can prevent the limit platform from interfering with the rotation of the fan ribs, thereby ensuring the stability of the locking structure and avoiding collisions.

[0019] Preferably, the limiting member includes a limiting protrusion and a spring, the limiting protrusion is located on the side facing the fan rib, the limiting protrusion is semicircular, both ends of the spring are respectively arranged on the planes of the limiting platform and the limiting protrusion, the spring is always in a stretched state, and a fan hole matching the limiting protrusion is provided on the fan rib. When the limiting protrusion is inserted into the fan hole, the rotation of the fan rib is restricted.

[0020] Through the above technical solution, when the fan rib rotates to the front of the limiting protrusion, due to the semicircular design, the fan rib first presses down the limiting protrusion so that the fan rib itself can continue to rotate, and when it rotates to the fan hole position, the limiting protrusion bounces up and pushes into the fan hole under the action of the spring, thereby limiting the continued rotation of the fan rib. This method can only limit the possible rotation of the fan rib during driving, and the driver can change the opening and closing of the fan-shaped structure at will. Using the limiting part at the same position to simultaneously limit the opening and closing states can ensure that the fan surface can be fully unfolded when opening and closing, thereby ensuring the working effect of the reflective structure in the opening and closing state.

[0021] The technical effects of this utility model are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

[0022] 1. The utility model improves the visibility of the electric motorcycle at night or in low visibility conditions by designing a reflective structure, thereby enhancing the safety of the rider and the vehicle;

[0023] 2. The utility model designs a fan-shaped structure so that the reflective structure can be opened and closed as needed, so that it can be hidden when the reflective effect is not needed to avoid affecting the appearance of the whole vehicle;

[0024] 3. The utility model increases the stability of the fan-shaped structure by designing a locking structure, ensuring that it is not easy to loosen or shake during movement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure after the reflective structure in the embodiment of the present application is fully unfolded;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting member in the locking structure in the embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Reference numerals: 1, rim; 2, spoke; 21, spoke; 22, central ring; 3, reflective structure; 31, driving member; 311, driving rod; 32, fan-shaped structure; 321, fan surface; 322, fan bone; 3221, fan hole; 323, fan ring; 33, locking structure; 331, limiting platform; 3311, avoidance groove; 332, limiting member; 3321, limiting protrusion; 3322, spring; 34, reflective film; 4, linkage structure; 41, first linkage column; 411, linkage bar; 42, second linkage column; 421, mating groove; 43, anti-falling ring. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0030] The following will further elaborate on the specific implementation manners of the present invention in conjunction with the attached Figures 1-4 , so as to make the technical solutions of the present invention easier to understand and master.

[0031] The embodiment of the present application discloses an electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure:

[0032] Referring to Figures 1-4 , an electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure includes a rim 1 and a spoke 2. The spoke 2 includes spokes 21 and a central ring 22. The spokes 21 are circumferentially fixed on the central ring 22. Both ends of the spoke 21 are respectively connected to the rim 1 and the central ring 22. A reflective structure 3 is provided on the spoke 2. The reflective structure 3 includes a driving member 31 and a fan-shaped structure 32. The driving member 31 is used to drive the fan-shaped structure 32 to open and cover the outer side surface of the spoke 2. A reflective film 34 is fixed on the outer side surface of the fan-shaped structure 32. When the fan-shaped structure 32 is opened, it can reflect the lights of oncoming vehicles, thereby improving the visibility of the electric motorcycle at night or under low visibility conditions, enhancing the safety of the rider and the vehicle. At the same time, the reflective structure 3 can be opened and closed as needed, so that it can be hidden when the reflective effect is not required, avoiding affecting the overall appearance of the vehicle. Moreover, the additional reflective structure 3 is relatively light in weight and will not affect the normal driving ability of the vehicle.

[0033] Referring to Figures 1-4, the sector structure 32 includes a fan surface 321, fan ribs 322, a fan ring 323 and a locking structure 33. The fan ring 323 rotates outside the central ring 22. The fan ribs 322 are circumferentially inserted on the fan ring 323. Both sides of the fan surface 321 are fixed to the locking structure 33 and the fan ribs 322 by bolts. When one fan rib 322 rotates, it drives the fan ring 323 to rotate together, and the fan ring 323 then drives the remaining fan ribs 322 to rotate together and open the fan surface 321. The locking structure 33 is used to lock the state of the fan ribs 322. The insertion of the fan ribs 322 and the fixation of the fan surface 321 with bolts enable the fan ribs 322 and the fan surface 321 to be replaced at will if damaged, making the maintenance of the sector structure 32 convenient. The locking structure 33 can increase the stability of the sector structure 32, ensuring that it is not prone to looseness or shaking during movement. When one fan rib 322 rotates, the fan ring 323 simultaneously drives the remaining fan ribs 322 to rotate together and open the fan surface 321. This design can simplify the operation and improve the usability of the sector structure 32.

[0034] Refer to Figures 1-4 , reflective structures 3 are designed on both sides of the wheel hub. The symmetric reflective structures 3 effectively avoid visual differences during driving and improve safety during driving. It also includes a linkage structure 4, and the linkage structure 4 is used to drive the reflective structures 3 on both sides to open simultaneously. The linkage structure 4 can simplify the operation process. The driver can control the reflective structures 3 on both sides simultaneously by operating a driving member 31, improving the convenience and efficiency of operation. At the same time, the linkage structure 4 ensures that the reflective structures 3 on both sides can function when needed, improving the visibility and safety of the vehicle during driving.

[0035] Refer to Figures 1-4 , the linkage structure 4 includes a first linkage column 41 and a second linkage column 42. A completely through circular hole is opened in the centers of the first linkage column 41 and the second linkage column 42. The diameter of the first linkage column 41 is the same as the diameter of the circular hole of the second linkage column 42. A linkage bar 411 is circumferentially fixed on the first linkage column 41. A mating groove 421 that matches the linkage bar 411 is opened inside the second linkage column 42. The diameter of the second linkage column 42 is the same as the inner hole diameter of the fan ring 323. Anti-falling rings 43 are also fixed on the first linkage column 41 and the second linkage column 42. The anti-falling rings 43 are connected to the fan ring 323 by bolts. The same diameter of the first linkage column 41 and the circular hole of the second linkage column 42 enables the first linkage column 41 to be accurately inserted into the second linkage column 42. Then, through the cooperation of the linkage bar 411 and the mating groove 421, the linkage structure 4 can be accurately fitted, ensuring the linkage effect and guaranteeing that the reflective structures 3 on both sides can be opened or closed simultaneously. At the same time, the design of the anti-falling rings 43 helps prevent the fan ring 323 or the linkage columns from falling off or loosening during driving, improving the reliability of the linkage structure 4.

[0036] Refer toFigures 1-4 , the driving member 31 includes a plurality of driving rods 311. The plurality of driving rods 311 are fixed perpendicular to the length direction of the fan ribs 322 on the outer side of the anti-falling ring 43. The driving rods 311 are arranged towards the outer side of the anti-falling ring 43. The sum of the length of the driving rods 311, the width of the anti-falling ring 43 and the fan ring 323 is less than the width of the wheel rim 1. The design of the plurality of driving rods 311 can effectively drive the fan-shaped structure 32, avoiding the situation that it is difficult to drive the fan-shaped structure 32 to move when the driving rod 311 rotates to the inner side of the wheel baffle. And the sum of the length of the driving rods 311, the width of the anti-falling ring 43 and the fan ring 323 is less than the width of the wheel rim 1, which can reduce the possible interference with other components and ensure the smooth operation of the reflective system.

[0037] Refer to Figures 1-4 , the locking structure 33 includes a limiting platform 331 and a limiting member 332. The limiting platform 331 is circumferentially fixed on the wheel rim 1. An avoidance groove 3311 is formed on the limiting platform 331. The avoidance groove 3311 is used to avoid the rotation of the fan rib 322. The number of the limiting platforms 331 is the same as the number of the fan ribs 322. The design of the limiting platform 331 limits the movement range of the fan rib 322, ensuring that the fan rib 322 can only rotate on the same fixed plane. Designing the number of the limiting platforms 331 to be the same as the number of the fan ribs 322 can ensure that each fan rib 322 has corresponding limitation, and finally ensure that the reflective structure 3 is limited at the required position; the avoidance groove 3311 can prevent the limiting platform 331 from interfering with the rotation of the fan rib 322, thus ensuring the stability of the locking structure 33 and avoiding collision.

[0038] Refer to Figures 1-4 , the limiting member 332 includes a limiting protrusion 3321 and a spring 3322. The limiting protrusion 3321 is located on the side facing the fan rib 322. The limiting protrusion 3321 is semi-circular. The two ends of the spring 3322 are respectively fixed on the plane of the limiting platform 331 and the limiting protrusion 3321. The spring 3322 is always in a stretched state. A fan hole 3221 matching the limiting protrusion 3321 is formed on the fan rib 322. When the limiting protrusion 3321 is inserted into the fan hole 3221, the rotation of the fan rib 322 is restricted. When the fan rib 322 rotates to the front of the limiting protrusion 3321, due to the semi-circular design, the fan rib 322 first presses down the limiting protrusion 3321 so that the fan rib 322 itself can continue to rotate. When rotating to the position of the fan hole 3221, the limiting protrusion 3321 bounces up under the action of the spring 3322 and pops into the fan hole 3221, thus restricting the fan rib 322 from continuing to rotate. And this method can only restrict the possible rotation of the fan rib 322 during driving, while the driver can freely change the opening and closing of the fan-shaped structure 32; using the limiting member 332 to restrict the opening and closing states at the same position can ensure that when opening and closing, the fan surface 321 can be fully unfolded, and further ensure the working effect of the reflective structure 3 in the opening and closing states.

[0039] Of course, the above are only typical examples of the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model may have many other specific implementation manners. Any technical solutions formed by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure, comprising a rim (1) and a spoke (2), wherein the spoke (2) comprises a spoke (21) and a center ring (22), wherein the spoke (21) is circumferentially arranged on the center ring (22), and the two ends of the spoke (21) are respectively connected to the rim (1) and the center ring (22), characterized in that: A reflective structure (3) is provided on the spoke (2), the reflective structure (3) comprising a driving member (31) and a fan-shaped structure (32), the driving member (31) being used to drive the fan-shaped structure (32) to open and cover the outer side surface of the spoke (2), and a reflective film (34) is provided on the outer side surface of the fan-shaped structure (32).

2. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan-shaped structure (32) comprises a fan surface (321), a fan rib (322), a fan ring (323) and a locking structure (33); the fan ring (323) rotates on the outside of the center ring (22); the fan rib (322) is circumferentially inserted on the fan ring (323); both sides of the fan surface (321) are fixed to the locking structure (33) and the fan rib (322) by bolts; when one fan rib (322) rotates, the fan ring (323) is driven to rotate together; the fan ring (323) then drives the remaining fan ribs (322) to rotate together and open the fan surface (321); the locking structure (33) is used to lock the state of the fan rib (322).

3. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Reflective structures (3) are provided on both sides of the hub.

4. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a linkage structure (4), and the linkage structure (4) is used to drive the reflective structures (3) on both sides to open simultaneously.

5. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The linkage structure (4) comprises a first linkage column (41) and a second linkage column (42), wherein a completely penetrating circular hole is provided at the center of the first linkage column (41) and the second linkage column (42), the diameter of the first linkage column (41) is the same as the diameter of the circular hole of the second linkage column (42), a linkage bar (411) is circumferentially arranged on the first linkage column (41), a matching groove (421) matching with the linkage bar (411) is provided on the inner side of the second linkage column (42), the diameter of the second linkage column (42) is the same as the inner hole diameter of the fan ring (323), and an anti-drop ring (43) is also provided on the first linkage column (41) and the second linkage column (42), and the anti-drop ring (43) is connected to the fan ring (323) by bolts.

6. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving member (31) comprises a plurality of driving rods (311), the plurality of driving rods (311) being arranged on the outside of the anti-fall ring (43) perpendicular to the length direction of the fan rib (322), the driving rods (311) being arranged toward the outside of the anti-fall ring (43), and the length of the driving rods (311) plus the width of the anti-fall ring (43) and the fan ring (323) being less than the width of the rim (1).

7. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking structure (33) comprises a limiting platform (331) and a limiting member (332); the limiting platform (331) is circumferentially arranged on the rim (1); an avoidance groove (3311) is provided on the limiting platform (331); the avoidance groove (3311) is used to avoid the rotation of the fan ribs (322); the number of the limiting platforms (331) is the same as the number of the fan ribs (322).

8. The electric motorcycle wheel hub with a reflective structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting member (332) includes a limiting protrusion (3321) and a spring (3322), wherein the limiting protrusion (3321) is located on the side facing the fan bone (322), the limiting protrusion (3321) is semicircular, and the two ends of the spring (3322) are respectively arranged on the planes of the limiting platform (331) and the limiting protrusion (3321), and the spring (3322) is always in a stretched state. The fan bone (322) is provided with a fan hole (3221) that matches the limiting protrusion (3321), and when the limiting protrusion (3321) is inserted into the fan hole (3221), the rotation of the fan bone (322) is restricted.