Aluminum alloy wheel

By designing a fixed connection structure between the baffle and the insert in the aluminum alloy wheel, the problem of easy deformation of the retaining ring is solved, stable contact and sealing between the tire and the rim is achieved, and the handling performance and appearance of the vehicle are improved.

CN223237281UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19SHANDONG TEMUER AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422710225.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During the driving process of existing aluminum alloy wheels, the retaining ring is easily deformed due to impacting road obstacles, affecting the airtightness between the tire and the rim.

Method used

An aluminum alloy wheel structure is designed, including rims, retaining rings, baffles, slots, insert blocks and bolts. The fixed connection between the baffles and the insert blocks is protected, preventing the retaining ring from deforming when hitting an obstacle, and increasing the contact area and sealing of the retaining rings and tires.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the deformation of the retaining ring, improve the airtightness of the tire and rim, extend the tire life, increase the vehicle handling performance and aesthetics, and reduce friction and wind resistance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum alloy wheels, and discloses an aluminum alloy wheel which comprises a rim, check rings are fixedly connected to the two ends of the outer side of the rim, a baffle is sleeved with one side of the rim, the width of the baffle is slightly larger than that of the check rings, protrusions are fixed to the side, close to the rim, of the baffle, and inserting grooves are formed in the top end and the bottom end of one side of the rim. Inserting blocks are slidably connected into the two inserting grooves, one sides of the two inserting blocks are fixedly connected to the top end and the bottom end of one side of the baffle, threaded holes are formed in the opposite sides of the two inserting blocks, and bolts are connected into the two threaded holes in a threaded mode. According to the utility model, the baffle plate is placed on the outer side of the rim, so that the insertion blocks enter the insertion grooves, and then the bolts penetrate through the inner side walls of the insertion grooves and extend into the threaded holes to be tightened, so that the baffle plate is fixed; and the check ring is protected by the baffle, so that the situation that the air tightness between the tire and the rim is affected due to the fact that the check ring collides with a curb when an automobile runs and deforms is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum alloy wheels, in particular to an aluminum alloy wheel. Background Art

[0002] Wheels are a vital component of a car, carrying the vehicle's weight, transmitting power and braking, absorbing road shock, and ensuring vehicle stability. Wheels consist of a rim, retaining rings, spokes, hubs, and tires. Depending on the material, they can be categorized as steel wheels or aluminum alloy wheels. Aluminum alloy wheels, as the name suggests, are made of aluminum alloy.

[0003] When a car is driving, the tires often hit the curb due to the driver's operating errors. For example, when the car is turning, the tires often hit the curb because the turning radius is too small.

[0004] Because the retaining ring is fixed to the edge of the rim, it is often the first to contact obstacles on the road, causing the retaining ring to be deformed by the impact, thereby affecting the air tightness between the tire and the rim. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the utility model provides an aluminum alloy wheel, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art that the retaining ring is fixed to the edge of the rim, which often contacts obstacles on the road first, causing the retaining ring to be deformed by impact, thereby affecting the air tightness between the tire and the rim.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an aluminum alloy wheel, comprising:

[0007] A rim, wherein a retaining ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rim, and the retaining ring is used to seal the tire and the rim;

[0008] a baffle, sleeved on the inside of one side of the rim;

[0009] The slot is provided on one side of the rim, and an insert block is clamped inside the slot. One side of the insert block is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle, and the insert block is used to fix the baffle.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] It also includes a threaded hole, which is opened inside the insert block, and the internal thread is connected with a bolt, and the other end of the bolt passes through the inner wall of the slot.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A sealing ring is fixedly connected to one side of the retaining ring.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] It also includes a hub, which is located inside the rim and has spokes fixedly connected to the outside. The other end of the spoke is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rim, and the spokes are used to support the rim.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A fixing hole is provided on one side of the wheel hub.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A groove is provided on the outer periphery of one side of the hub, and a center cover is clamped inside the groove. The center cover is used to cover the fixing hole.

[0020] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] In the utility model, the baffle is placed on the outer side of the rim so that the insert block enters the slot, and then the bolt is passed through the inner wall of the slot and extended into the threaded hole and tightened to fix the baffle, so that the baffle protects the retaining ring to prevent the retaining ring from hitting the curb during the driving of the car, thereby causing the retaining ring to deform and affect the air tightness between the tire and the rim. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an aluminum alloy wheel proposed in the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a rim of an aluminum alloy wheel proposed in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a rim of an aluminum alloy wheel proposed in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a wheel hub of an aluminum alloy wheel.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Rim; 2. Sealing ring; 3. Baffle; 4. Center cap; 5. Spoke; 6. Retaining ring; 7. Insert; 8. Slot; 9. Hub; 10. Threaded hole; 11. Bolt; 12. Groove; 13. Fixing hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-4 The utility model provides an embodiment: an aluminum alloy wheel, including a rim 1, with retaining rings 6 fixedly connected at both ends of the outer side of the rim 1, a baffle 3 sleeved on the inside of one side of the rim 1, the width of the baffle 3 is slightly larger than the width of the retaining ring 6, and a protrusion is fixed on the side of the baffle 3 close to the rim 1, slots 8 are provided at both ends of the top and bottom of one side of the rim 1, and plug blocks 7 are slidably connected inside the two slots 8. One side of the two plug blocks 7 is fixedly connected to the top and bottom ends of one side of the baffle 3, and threaded holes 10 are provided on the opposite sides of the two plug blocks 7. Bolts 11 are threadedly connected inside the two threaded holes 10, and the other ends of the two bolts 11 respectively penetrate the inner wall of the slot 8, and the inner wall of the slot 8 is provided with a through hole for the bolts 11 to pass through.

[0030] The baffle 3 is placed on the outside of the rim 1 and the protrusion on the side wall of the baffle 3 extends into the inside of the rim 1, and the insert 7 enters the inside of the slot 8. Then the bolt 11 passes through the inner wall of the slot 8 (that is, the bolt 11 passes through the through hole) and extends into the threaded hole 10 to be tightened to fix the baffle 3, so that the baffle 3 protects the retaining ring 6 to prevent the retaining ring 6 from being deformed when the wheel hits the curb. When the baffle 3 is fixed to the rim 1, the baffle 3 will protrude a part of the side of the wheel, so that when the car is driving on a road with obstacles fixed on both sides, it can prevent the side of the tire from being scratched by obstacles, thereby extending the service life of the tire.

[0031] By increasing the width of the retaining ring 6, the fullness of the wheel can be increased, thereby improving the aesthetics of the wheel. After the baffle 3 is fixed, the part of the baffle 3 that exceeds the width of the retaining ring 6 can support the tire, thereby increasing the support area of the retaining ring 6 on the tire, making the contact between the tire and the rim 1 more stable, especially when driving at high speed or turning, which helps to improve the vehicle's handling performance. In addition, increasing the contact area between the retaining ring 6 and the tire can increase the pressure of the tire on the rim 1 shared by the retaining ring 6, thereby reducing the friction between the rim 1 and the tire.

[0032] Two sealing rings 2 are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two retaining rings 6. When the tire is placed on the outside of the rim 1 and inflated, the side of the tire will be in close contact with the retaining ring 6. At this time, the sealing ring 2 fixed on one side of the retaining ring 6 can seal the gap between the sidewall of the tire and the retaining ring 6, thereby increasing the sealing effect of the retaining ring 6 between the tire and the rim 1.

[0033] A hub 9 is provided inside the rim 1. The hub 9 is only installed inside the rim 1, and there is no connection between the two. A plurality of evenly distributed spokes 5 are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the rim 1, and the other ends of the plurality of spokes 5 are fixedly connected to the outside of the hub 9. Ventilation holes are provided inside the spokes 5. The ventilation holes on the spokes 5 and the gaps between the spokes 5 can allow the flowing air to blow onto the brake pads inside the wheel, so that the air can cool the brake pads. A plurality of evenly distributed spokes 5 are fixed inside the rim 1, and the other ends of the spokes 5 are connected to the hub 9. The spokes 5 can be used to support the rim 1, thereby increasing the load-bearing capacity of the hub 9. At the same time, a plurality of evenly distributed spokes 5 can evenly disperse the weight of the tire and the hub 9, making the wheel as a whole more uniform and stable. In addition, the ventilation holes on the spokes 5 can reduce the weight of the spokes 5, thereby reducing the overall weight of the wheel, thereby improving acceleration performance and fuel efficiency.

[0034] A plurality of evenly distributed fixing holes 13 are provided on one side of the wheel hub 9. The wheel is sleeved onto the outside of the axle of the car, and the wheel rod is passed through the fixing hole 13 on the wheel hub 9. A nut is sleeved onto the outside of the screw and the nut is tightened to fix the wheel.

[0035] A groove 12 is provided on the outer periphery of one side of the hub 9, and a center cover 4 is clamped inside the groove 12. The center cover 4 is clamped into the groove 12 to protect the screw on the hub 9 for fixing the wheel, preventing the screw from rusting due to corrosion from the external environment. Covering the screw with the center cover 4 can increase the beauty of the wheel, and multiple evenly distributed spokes 5 help to improve aerodynamic characteristics and reduce wind resistance.

[0036] Working principle: Put the wheel on the outside of the axle of the car, and make the wheel rod pass through the fixing hole 13 on the wheel hub 9, put the nut on the outside of the screw and tighten the nut to fix the wheel. After the wheel is fixed, the center cover 4 can be inserted into the groove 12 to cover the screw on the wheel hub 9, thereby protecting the screw to prevent mud from contaminating the surface of the screw when the car is driving on muddy roads. Place the baffle 3 on the outside of the rim 1 and make the protrusion on the side wall of the baffle 3 extend into the inside of the rim 1, and at the same time make the insert 7 After entering the slot 8, the bolt 11 is passed through the inner wall of the slot 8 (i.e., the bolt 11 passes through the through hole) and is inserted into the threaded hole 10 to be tightened to fix the baffle 3, so that the baffle 3 protects the retaining ring 6 from deformation when the wheel hits the curb. When the baffle 3 is fixed to the rim 1, the baffle 3 protrudes from the side of the wheel, so that when the car is driving on a road with obstacles fixed on both sides, it can prevent the side of the tire from being scratched by the obstacles, thereby extending the service life of the tire. By increasing the width of the retaining ring 6, the fullness of the wheel can be increased, thereby increasing the aesthetics of the wheel. After the baffle 3 is fixed, the part of the baffle 3 that exceeds the width of the retaining ring 6 can support the tire, thereby increasing the support area of the retaining ring 6 on the tire, making the contact between the tire and the rim 1 more stable, especially when driving at high speed or turning, which helps to improve the handling performance of the vehicle. In addition, the increased contact area between the retaining ring 6 and the tire can increase the pressure shared by the retaining ring 6 on the rim 1, thereby reducing the friction between the rim 1 and the tire. When the tire is sleeved on the outside of the rim 1, the sidewall of the tire can be tightly attached to the retaining ring 6 on the side of the rim 1, and the sealing ring 2 can be used to increase the gap between the retaining ring 6 and the tire, thereby increasing the sealing effect of the retaining ring 6 between the tire and the rim 1.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aluminum alloy wheel, characterized in that: include A rim (1), wherein a retaining ring (6) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rim (1), and the retaining ring (6) is used to seal the tire and the rim (1); A baffle (3) is sleeved inside one side of the rim (1); A slot (8) is provided on one side of the wheel rim (1), and an insert block (7) is clamped inside the slot. One side of the insert block (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle (3), and the insert block (7) is used to fix the baffle (3).

2. The aluminum alloy wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a threaded hole (10) which is opened inside the insert block (7) and is internally threadedly connected with a bolt (11), the other end of the bolt (11) passing through the inner wall of the slot (8).

3. The aluminum alloy wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the retaining ring (6).

4. The aluminum alloy wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wheel hub (9) is located inside the wheel rim (1) and is fixedly connected to the outside of the wheel hub (9). The other end of the wheel hub (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the wheel rim (1). The wheel hub (9) is used to support the wheel rim (1).

5. The aluminum alloy wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing hole (13) is provided on one side of the wheel hub (9).

6. The aluminum alloy wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: A groove (12) is provided on the outer periphery of one side of the wheel hub (9), and a center cover (4) is clamped inside the groove (12), and the center cover (4) is used to cover the fixing hole (13).