Bumping and falling prevention structure for balancing weight of suspension cover

By processing the support ring on the wheel center cover and providing reverse support, the problem of weight block drop in the prior art is solved, and the stability of the suspension function and product quality are improved.

CN223014233UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24JIANGSU GATES AUTO PARTS CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422398193.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the counterweight blocks on the hub suspension decorative cover are assembled by back adhesive bonding, and there is a risk of falling, especially under the action of vertical downward force during driving.

Method used

A structure for anti-bumping and falling of the counterweight block on the suspended cover is designed. By processing the support ring on the inner wall of the wheel center cover and installing the counterweight block in the counterweight mounting groove, the support ring provides reverse support force and offset the vertical downward gravity.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the risk of weight blocks falling, ensures the stability of the suspension function, and improves product quality and after-sales reputation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an anti-bumping and anti-falling structure for a balancing weight of a suspension cover, which comprises a wheel center cover, a supporting ring is turned on the inner side wall of the wheel center cover, and a balancing weight mounting groove is further formed in the inner side wall of the wheel center cover; the balancing weight is installed in the balancing weight installation groove, the outer wall of the lower end of the balancing weight makes contact with the inner wall of the supporting ring, and the supporting ring provides supporting force opposite to the vertical downward gravity of the balancing weight. According to the jolting and falling prevention structure of the suspension cover balancing weight, the supporting ring is turned, the bottom and the side wall of the balancing weight are bonded through gum, due to the fact that the supporting ring is additionally arranged, vertically-downward force is counteracted by the supporting ring, the balancing weight cannot fall off due to gravity during jolting, the product structure is adjusted through the design of the supporting ring, material waste is not involved on the whole, and the product quality is improved. And the processing time is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive parts, in particular to an anti-bumping and falling structure for a weight block of a floating cover of an aluminum alloy part. Background Art

[0002] The hub floating decorative cover is an innovative technology applied to automotive wheels. Its design principle is that the middle of the hub cover is equipped with a bearing and can move around the axis. Relative to the entire wheel hub, it is always in a floating state. By adding a weight inside, the center of gravity is at the lowest point. Then when the rim rotates or the vehicle is moving, the logo or the hub cover is always in a position perpendicular to the ground. This design not only makes the vehicle appearance more unique, but also provides functions of rust prevention, dust prevention and protection against wind and rain, and at the same time can maintain the stability of the logo and keep it upright even when driving at high speed.

[0003] In the prior art, the patent with the application number 202021663306.2 discloses a new type of floating automotive wheel hub cover, including a mounting cover, a floating structure, a weight block and a nameplate. The mounting cover has a central groove in the middle, and a central shaft is provided in the central groove. The floating structure includes a positioning plate, a collar and a weight groove. The collar is located in the middle of the positioning plate. A central through hole passing through the bodies of both is formed on the positioning plate and the collar. A weight groove is formed on the positioning plate below the collar. The weight block is installed in the weight groove. The nameplate is fixed on the side wall of the positioning plate away from the collar. The floating structure is sleeved on the central shaft through the central through hole, and the floating structure is vertically embedded in the central groove.

[0004] The defect of the above product is that the weight block is assembled by adhesive bonding, and glue is used in the bottom area to enhance the bonding strength. However, due to the large weight of the weight block, there is always a vertically downward acting force during driving. Coupled with bumps, there is a risk that the weight block may fall off. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the installation method of the weight block on the hub floating decorative cover in the prior art, which has a risk of falling off, and solve the problems of the defect that the adhesive bonding is not firm and the weight block falls off, and there is no support at the bottom for the vertically downward force.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides an anti-bumping and dropping structure for the floating cover counterweight, including: a wheel hub cover, on the inner side wall of which a support ring is machined by turning, and a counterweight installation groove is also provided on the inner side wall of the wheel hub cover; a counterweight, which is installed in the counterweight installation groove, and the outer wall of the lower end of the counterweight contacts the inner wall of the support ring, and the support ring provides a supporting force opposite to the vertically downward gravity of the counterweight. The anti-bumping and dropping structure for the floating cover counterweight of the present utility model has no any redundant consumption of raw materials, there is no risk of the counterweight dropping, the floating function is guaranteed, the quality of the product itself is significantly improved, the risk of the counterweight dropping is avoided, and the after-sales reputation is significantly improved.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the cross-section of the wheel hub cover is circular, the support ring is circular, and the support ring is concentric with the wheel hub cover.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the counterweight installation groove is an arc-shaped groove, and the counterweight installation groove is located within the circular cross-section surrounded by the support ring.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the cross-section of the counterweight is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional area of the counterweight is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the counterweight installation groove.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the outer wall of the counterweight and the inner wall of the counterweight installation groove are adhered by back glue, and the bottom of the counterweight and the installation groove are also adhered and fixed by back glue.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the material of the wheel hub cover is an aluminum alloy part.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present utility model, an inclined strengthening part is provided at the circumferential outer wall position where the support ring is connected to the wheel hub cover.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the inner diameter of the support ring is 51.2 mm, and the wall thickness of the support ring is 0.9 mm.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a central shaft is provided at the center of the wheel hub cover, and a first step is provided on the outer wall of the central shaft.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present utility model, an annular groove is provided on the outer wall of the central shaft.

[0016] The above technical solutions of the present utility model have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0017] The anti-bumping and falling structure of the suspension cover counterweight block of the present utility model, a turning support ring, the bottom and side wall of the counterweight block are bonded with back glue. Due to the addition of the support ring, the vertically downward force is offset by the support ring, and it will not fall due to gravity during bumping. By designing the support ring to adjust the product structure, the overall structure does not involve waste of materials or increase in processing time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to make the content of the present utility model easier to be clearly understood, the following further details the present utility model according to the specific embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the anti-bumping and falling structure of the suspension cover counterweight block in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is the front view of the anti-bumping and falling structure of the suspension cover counterweight block in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the sectional view taken along the line A-A in

[0022] Figure 4 is the side view of the anti-bumping and falling structure of the suspension cover counterweight block in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is the rear view of the anti-bumping and falling structure of the suspension cover counterweight block in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 is the schematic structural diagram of the counterweight block in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings of the specification: wheel hub cover 1, support ring 11, strengthening part 111, counterweight block mounting groove 12, central shaft 13, step 1 131, annular groove 132, counterweight block 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] The following further illustrates the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present utility model and be able to implement it, but the embodiments cited are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0027] Refer to Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, the anti-bumping and falling structure of the suspension cover counterweight of the present utility model includes two parts: a wheel hub cover 1 and a counterweight 2. The material of the wheel hub cover 1 is an aluminum alloy part; for the wheel hub cover 1, a support ring 11 is machined on its inner side wall, and a counterweight installation groove 12 is also provided on the inner side wall of the wheel hub cover 1; for the counterweight 2, it is installed in the counterweight installation groove 12, and the outer wall of the lower end of the counterweight 2 contacts the inner wall of the support ring 11, and the support ring 11 provides a supporting force opposite to the vertically downward gravity of the counterweight 2.

[0028] The aluminum wheel hub cover 1 is machined with a support ring 11. The support ring 11 can support the vertically downward gravity of the counterweight 2. Even when driving bumps, there is no risk of falling.

[0029] In the above structure, the cross-section of the wheel hub cover 1 is circular, the support ring 11 is in a circular ring shape, and the support ring 11 is concentrically arranged with the wheel hub cover 1. The counterweight installation groove 12 is an arc-shaped groove, and the counterweight installation groove 12 is located within the circular cross-section range surrounded by the support ring 11. The cross-section of the counterweight 2 is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional area of the counterweight 2 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the counterweight installation groove 12.

[0030] The installation method of the counterweight 2 and the wheel hub cover 1 is that the outer wall of the counterweight 2 and the inner wall of the counterweight installation groove 12 are adhesively bonded with back glue, and in addition, the bottom of the counterweight 2 and the wheel hub cover 1 are adhesively bonded with back glue for double protection.

[0031] In the above structure, an inclined strengthening part 111 is provided at the circumferential outer wall position where the support ring 11 is connected to the wheel hub cover 1.

[0032] In the above structure, the diameter of the support ring 11 is 51.2 mm, and the thickness of the support ring 11 is 0.9 mm.

[0033] In the above structure, a central axis 13 is provided at the center of the wheel hub cover 1, and a first step 131 is provided on the outer wall of the central axis 13. An annular groove 132 is provided on the outer wall of the central axis 13.

[0034] Obviously, the above embodiments are only examples clearly described and are not limitations on the implementation manners. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. And the obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A floating cover counterweight anti-bumping and falling structure, characterized in that: include, The wheel center cover has a support ring machined on its inner side wall, and a counterweight installation groove is also provided on the inner side wall of the wheel center cover; The counterweight block is installed in the counterweight block installation groove, and the outer wall of the lower end of the counterweight block contacts the inner wall of the support ring, and the support ring provides a supporting force in the opposite direction of the vertical downward gravity of the counterweight block.

2. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cross section of the wheel center cover is circular, the support ring is in a circular ring shape, and the support ring is concentrically arranged with the wheel center cover.

3. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The counterweight installation groove is an arc-shaped groove, and the counterweight installation groove is located within the circular cross-section range surrounded by the support ring.

4. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The cross section of the counterweight block is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the counterweight block is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the counterweight block installation groove.

5. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The outer wall of the counterweight block and the inner wall of the counterweight block installation groove are bonded by adhesive.

6. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The wheel center cover is made of aluminum alloy.

7. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 2 is characterized in that: An inclined reinforcement portion is provided at the position of the circumferential outer wall where the support ring is connected to the wheel center cover.

8. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The inner diameter of the support ring is 51.2 mm, and the thickness of the support ring is 0.9 mm.

9. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A central axis is provided at the center of the wheel center cover, and a step 1 is provided on the outer wall of the central axis.

10. The anti-bumping and falling structure of the floating cover counterweight according to claim 9, characterized in that: An annular groove is arranged on the outer wall of the central shaft.

Citation Information

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