Automobile protective wheel cover

By designing a detachable and connectable car wheel cover, combined with manganese steel and heating elements, the problems of poor noise absorption and difficulty in cleaning existing wheel covers have been solved, resulting in improved noise absorption, convenient cleaning, snow melting, and enhanced operational safety.

CN223533557UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11WEIHAI GUANGTONG PLASTIC RUBBER PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423199878.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing car wheel covers have poor noise absorption capabilities and are easily stuck to mud, gravel, snow, etc., which increases vehicle running resistance and energy consumption.

Method used

Design a car wheel cover with a detachable first and second protective cover. The second protective cover is made of manganese steel and has a heating tube embedded in it. The slider is equipped with a scraper. The first and second protective covers are connected by bolts. The slider is equipped with a tightening screw and a handle. The first protective cover is composed of a PET fiber layer, a high-temperature resistant adhesive layer and a PE waterproof adhesive layer.

Benefits of technology

It improves noise absorption, facilitates the cleaning of adhering materials, prevents snow accumulation, reduces running resistance, enhances vehicle safety and comfort, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an automobile protective wheel cover which is provided with a first protective cover and a second protective cover, the first protective cover and the second protective cover are detachably and fixedly connected, the second protective cover is made of manganese steel materials, a heating pipe is installed on the second protective cover in an embedded mode, and the end face of the heating pipe is lower than the end face of the second protective cover. Mounting plates are fixedly arranged at the two ends of the first protective cover, and mounting holes are formed in the mounting plates; the two ends of the first protective cover are flush with the two ends of the second protective cover, sliding blocks are arranged on the first protective cover and the second protective cover, the first protective cover and the second protective cover are sleeved with the sliding blocks, screwing wires are arranged on the outer surfaces of the sliding blocks, handles are arranged on the sliding blocks, and scraping plates are arranged on the sliding blocks. The technical problems that an existing wheel cover is poor in noise absorption capacity and prone to being adhered and blocked by mud, gravel, accumulated snow and the like, so that the running resistance of a vehicle is increased, and energy consumption is increased are solved. The automobile tire protection device can be widely applied to protection of automobile tires.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automotive accessory, and more particularly to an automotive protective wheel cover. Background Technology

[0002] As exterior components of a car, wheel covers are installed above the wheels to reduce the damage to the vehicle body caused by rainwater or mud kicked up by the wheels, as well as damage caused by stones and other debris splashed from the road surface while driving. Operating in relatively harsh environments places high demands on their structure and materials. Currently used wheel covers, due to structural limitations, have limited noise absorption capabilities. Furthermore, in harsh environments, mud, gravel, snow, and other contaminants easily adhere to the wheel covers, making them difficult to clean, increasing vehicle drag, and consequently, increasing energy consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention addresses the technical problems of existing wheel covers having poor noise absorption capabilities and being easily clogged by mud, sand, snow, etc., leading to increased vehicle running resistance and energy consumption. It provides a car protective wheel cover with good noise absorption capabilities, easy cleaning of mud and other deposits adhering to the wheel cover, and reliable protection for the vehicle.

[0004] Therefore, the technical solution of this utility model is a car wheel cover, which includes a first protective cover and a second protective cover. The first protective cover and the second protective cover are detachably and fixedly connected. The second protective cover is made of manganese steel. A heating tube is embedded in the second protective cover, and the end face of the heating tube is lower than the end face of the second protective cover. Mounting plates are fixedly provided at both ends of the first protective cover, and mounting holes are provided on the mounting plates. The ends of the first protective cover and the second protective cover are flush. A slider is provided on the first protective cover and the second protective cover. The slider is fitted onto the first protective cover and the second protective cover. A tightening screw is provided on the outer surface of the slider. A handle is provided on the slider. A scraper is provided on the slider.

[0005] Preferably, the first protective cover is provided with a double-sided groove, and the second protective cover is provided with a U-shaped plate. The U-shaped plate is fitted onto the double-sided groove, and through holes are provided at corresponding positions on the double-sided groove and the U-shaped plate. The first protective cover and the second protective cover are fixed in relative position by bolts passing through the through holes and then connecting nuts.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting plate is welded to the first protective cover, and the mounting hole is an elongated hole.

[0007] Preferably, the scraper is fixed to the slider.

[0008] Preferably, the second protective cover has a wire groove inside, and the wire groove is connected to the end of the second protective cover.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] (1) This application combines the first protective cover and the second protective cover to ensure the overall strength of the product, improve the toughness and sound absorption and vibration reduction effect of the product, and significantly improve the comfort of using the product.

[0011] (2) By setting a slider on the second protective cover and a scraper on the slider, when debris is attached to the wheel cover, the scraper can be used to remove the attached debris by sliding the slider. When not in use, the scraper can be fixed to the end by tightening the screw, which saves space and is convenient to use.

[0012] (3) By installing heating pipes on the second protective cover, snow can be prevented from accumulating on the wheel cover, which would increase running resistance. It can also melt the snow on the tires in time, avoid safety hazards such as slippage caused by icing, and improve the safety of vehicle operation.

[0013] (4) By setting a wire groove inside the second protective cover, the wire groove connects to the end of the second protective cover, the heating tube can be connected to the vehicle power supply system. The connecting wire will not affect the sliding of the slider, nor will it be rubbed by the wheel, which improves the safety of the connecting wire and makes the whole more beautiful.

[0014] (5) The mounting holes of the mounting plate are elongated holes, which can adjust the installation position within a certain range, reducing the processing difficulty and thus reducing the processing cost;

[0015] (6) The first and second protective covers are detachably connected and fixed by a U-shaped plate and double-sided groove, which can replace one part when damaged, thus reducing maintenance costs;

[0016] (7) The first protective cover is composed of a PET fiber layer, a high-temperature resistant adhesive layer and a PE waterproof adhesive layer. The PET fiber layer plays the role of impact resistance and sound absorption. The high-temperature resistant adhesive layer is used to prevent low-melting-point PE from penetrating into the fabric during heating and molding, thereby improving processing performance. The PE waterproof adhesive layer is relatively soft, impact resistant and waterproof. When it comes into contact with the top surface of the second protective cover, it can also effectively buffer the impact force and increase the friction between the two, preventing relative movement. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first protective cover in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of the second protective cover in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side cross-sectional view of the connection between the first protective cover and the second protective cover in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the side structure of the double-sided groove of the first protective cover in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the side structure of the U-shaped plate of the second protective cover in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the slider and scraper structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a side cross-sectional view of the slider and scraper structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a side view cross-sectional schematic diagram of another structure of the slider and scraper in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of symbols in the diagram:

[0027] 1. First protective cover; 1.1. Double-sided groove; 2. Second protective cover; 2.1. U-shaped plate; 3. Heating tube; 4. U-shaped plate; 5. Slider; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Scraper; 8. Wire groove; 9. Tightening screw; 10. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0029] like Figure 1-9 As shown, a car wheel cover includes a first protective cover 1 and a second protective cover 2, which are detachably and fixedly connected. The second protective cover 2 is made of manganese steel, and a heating tube 3 is embedded in it. The end face of the heating tube 3 is lower than the end face of the second protective cover 2. Mounting plates 6 are welded and fixed to both ends of the first protective cover 1, and mounting holes are provided on the mounting plates 6. The ends of the first and second protective covers 1 and 2 are flush. A slider 5 is provided on the first and second protective covers 1 and 2, and the slider 5 is fitted onto the first and second protective covers 2. A tightening screw 9 is provided on the outer surface of the slider 5, and a handle 10 is provided on the slider 5. A scraper 7 is provided on the slider 5 and fixed to it by welding. Figure 8 and Figure 9These represent different widths of the scraper 7. The width of the scraper 7 can be smaller than the width of the slider 5, resulting in lower sliding resistance, or it can be larger than the width of the slider 5, resulting in higher cleaning efficiency. It can be configured according to actual working conditions. The second protective cover 2 has a wire groove 8 inside, which connects to the end of the second protective cover 2. One or more sliders 5 can be installed, which can not only clean the deposits on the wheel cover when needed, but also provide auxiliary fixation for the first protective cover 1 and the second protective cover 2 via the tightening screw 9.

[0030] The first protective cover 1 and the second protective cover 2 can be fixed by fasteners. Specifically, the first protective cover 1 is provided with a double-sided groove 1.1, and the second protective cover 2 is provided with a U-shaped plate 2.1. The U-shaped plate 2.1 is snapped onto the double-sided groove 1.1. Corresponding positions of the double-sided groove 1.1 and the U-shaped plate 2.1 are provided with through holes. The first protective cover 1 and the second protective cover 2 are fixed in relative position by bolts passing through the through holes and connecting nuts. Alternatively, they can be connected by other conventional methods.

[0031] The first protective cover 1 comprises a PET (polyterephthalic acid) fiber layer, a high-temperature resistant adhesive layer, and a PE (polyethylene) waterproof adhesive layer, which are sequentially laminated together from top to bottom. The top surface of the second protective cover 2 is in contact with the PE waterproof adhesive layer. The PET fiber layer of the first protective cover 1 provides impact resistance and sound absorption. The high-temperature resistant adhesive layer prevents low-melting-point PE from penetrating the fabric during thermoforming, improving processing performance. The PE waterproof adhesive layer is soft, impact-resistant, and waterproof. Its contact with the top surface of the second protective cover 2 effectively cushions impact and increases friction between the two, preventing relative movement.

[0032] This application combines a first protective cover 1 and a second protective cover 2, ensuring the overall strength of the product while improving its toughness, sound absorption, and vibration damping effects, significantly enhancing user comfort. By installing a slider 5 on the second protective cover 2, with a scraper 7 on it, debris adhering to the wheel cover can be removed by pulling 10, which moves the slider 5. When not in use, the scraper 7 can be used to fix the slider 5 at the end with a tightening screw 9, saving space and facilitating use. This also helps restrict the relative movement of the first and second protective covers 1 and 2. Furthermore, the end face of the heating tube 7 is lower than the end face of the second protective cover 2, and the connecting wire is located in the groove 8 within the second protective cover 2, ensuring no impact on the overall sliding operation of the slider 5. The heating tube 7 on the second protective cover 2 also prevents snow accumulation on the wheel cover. The accumulation of snow on the tires increases running resistance and melts the snow in time, avoiding safety hazards such as slippage caused by icing and improving vehicle operating safety. By setting a wire groove 8 inside the second protective cover 2, which connects to the end of the second protective cover 2, the heating tube 7 can be connected to the vehicle power supply system. The connecting wire will not affect the sliding of the slider or be rubbed by the wheel, improving the safety of the connecting wire and making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing. The mounting holes of the mounting plate 6 are elongated holes, which can adjust the installation position within a certain range, reducing the processing difficulty and thus reducing processing costs. The first protective cover 1 and the second protective cover 2 are detachably connected and fixed by a U-shaped plate 2.1 and a double-sided groove 1.1. If one of them is damaged, only the damaged part can be replaced, which is quick and convenient and reduces maintenance costs.

[0033] However, the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, any substitution of equivalent components or equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of protection of this utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A type of automotive wheel cover, characterized in that, The system includes a first protective cover and a second protective cover, which are detachably and fixedly connected. The second protective cover is made of manganese steel and has a heating tube embedded in it. The end face of the heating tube is lower than the end face of the second protective cover. Mounting plates are fixedly installed at both ends of the first protective cover, and the mounting plates have mounting holes. The ends of the first and second protective covers are flush. A slider is provided on the first and second protective covers, and the slider is fitted onto the first and second protective covers. A tightening screw is provided on the outer surface of the slider, and a handle and a scraper are provided on the slider.

2. The automotive wheel cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first protective cover has a double-sided groove, and the second protective cover has a U-shaped plate. The U-shaped plate is fitted onto the double-sided groove. Corresponding positions of the double-sided groove and the U-shaped plate have through holes. The first protective cover and the second protective cover are fixed in relative position by bolts passing through the through holes and then connecting nuts.

3. The automotive wheel cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate is welded to the first protective cover, and the mounting hole is an elongated hole.

4. The automotive wheel cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scraper is fixed to the slider.

5. The automotive wheel cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second protective cover has a wire groove inside, and the wire groove is connected to the end of the second protective cover.