Suspension wheel decoration cover, wheel assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a suspension wheel decoration cover, a wheel assembly and a vehicle, the suspension wheel decoration cover is used for being installed on a wheel of the vehicle, and the suspension wheel decoration cover comprises a decoration part, an installation base, a bearing and a bearing fixing part; the mounting base is used for being fixedly connected with a wheel and comprises a bearing mounting hole; the bearing is arranged in the bearing mounting hole and comprises an outer ring and an inner ring, the outer ring is in clearance fit with the bearing mounting hole, and the inner ring is fixedly connected with the decorating part; the bearing fixing part is detachably connected with the mounting base and is tightly pressed on the outer end face of the outer ring in the axial direction of the bearing so that the bearing can be fixed in the bearing mounting hole, and the technical problem that an existing mounting base is prone to breakage and failure can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a floating wheel decorative cover, wheel assembly, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A floating wheel cover is a decorative component installed on a vehicle's wheels, primarily used to enhance the vehicle's aesthetics and provide some protection for the wheels. However, because the cover rotates with the wheels while the car is in motion, the markings on it become obscured during this process. Furthermore, the markings change direction when the car is stationary, affecting the overall appearance.

[0003] To address these issues, one solution is to connect the decorative element to the mounting base via a bearing, allowing the element to remain stationary as the wheel rotates, thus achieving a floating effect. Currently, bearings and mounting bases are often connected using a clamping mechanism or an interference fit, which makes the mounting base prone to breakage and failure. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a floating wheel decorative cover, wheel assembly, and vehicle to improve the technical problem of existing mounting bases being prone to breakage and failure.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a floating wheel decorative cover for installation on a vehicle wheel. The floating wheel decorative cover includes a decorative element, a mounting base, a bearing, and a bearing fixing element. The mounting base is used for fixed connection with the wheel and includes a bearing mounting hole. The bearing is disposed in the bearing mounting hole and includes an outer ring and an inner ring. The outer ring is clearance-fitted with the bearing mounting hole, and the inner ring is fixedly connected to the decorative element. The bearing fixing element is detachably connected to the mounting base and is pressed along the axial direction of the bearing onto the outer end face of the outer ring to fix the bearing in the bearing mounting hole.

[0006] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the mounting base includes a base and a decorative connecting part disposed on one side of the base, the bearing fixing part includes a mounting part and a pressing part connected to the inner circumference of the mounting part, the mounting part and the decorative connecting part are detachably connected, and the pressing part is pressed against the outer end face of the outer ring along the axial direction of the bearing.

[0007] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the outer periphery of the decorative part connecting part is provided with a first external thread, the mounting part includes a first internal thread adapted to the first external thread, and the mounting part is threadedly connected to the decorative part connecting part.

[0008] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the mounting base further includes a bearing fixing member connecting part, which is disposed on the base body and located on the same side as the decorative part connecting part. The bearing fixing member connecting part is coaxial with the bearing mounting hole. The bearing fixing member connecting part and the decorative part connecting part are arranged radially spaced along the base body. The mounting part and the bearing fixing member connecting part are detachably connected.

[0009] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the decorative part connecting part further includes a first limiting surface disposed at the bottom end of the bearing mounting hole.

[0010] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, along the axial direction of the bearing, the outer end face of the outer ring is not lower than the outer end face of the bearing mounting hole.

[0011] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the part of the press-fit portion that contacts the outer end face of the outer ring is provided with a protrusion extending toward the bearing direction.

[0012] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the decorative part includes a base plate portion, a counterweight portion biased on the base plate portion, and a cylindrical tube extending from the base plate portion. The end of the cylindrical tube away from the base plate portion includes a bearing mating portion recessed radially along the cylindrical tube, and the bearing mating portion is engaged with the inner ring.

[0013] In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model, the bottom end of the bearing mating part forms a second limiting surface, and multiple opening slots are provided on the wall of the bearing mating part along the axial direction of the cylindrical tube. A protruding part extending outward is provided on the outer periphery of the bearing mating part away from the second limiting surface.

[0014] The second aspect of this utility model provides a wheel assembly, including a wheel and a suspended wheel cover as described above.

[0015] The third aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle including the aforementioned wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is installed on the vehicle, and when the mounting base rotates with the wheel, the decorative part does not rotate with the wheel.

[0016] This utility model's floating wheel decorative cover uses bearings to fix the decorative part and the mounting base, ensuring that the decorative part does not rotate with the wheel when it rotates, thus achieving a floating effect. Furthermore, the bearing is fixed in the bearing mounting hole by pressing a bearing fixing component onto the outer end face of the outer ring. This axial compression method replaces the radial force compression method of the mounting base, reducing the radial compressive force on the mounting base and thus improving the technical problem of the mounting base easily breaking due to radial compressive force. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the suspended wheel decorative cover of this utility model in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a suspended wheel decorative cover of the present invention in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing fixing component in one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing fixing component in one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover of this utility model.

[0028] Component designation explanation:

[0029] 10. Floating wheel decorative cover; 100. Decorative part; 110. Counterweight part; 120. Base plate part; 130. Cylindrical tube; 140. Bearing mating part; 150. Opening groove; 160. Protrusion; 170. Second limiting surface; 200. Mounting base; 210. Base body; 220. Wheel connecting part; 230. Decorative part connecting part; 231. First limiting surface; 240. Bearing mounting hole; 250. Bearing fixing part connecting part; 300. Bearing; 310. Outer ring; 320. Inner ring; 400. Bearing fixing part; 410. Mounting part; 420. Pressing part; 430. Protrusion; 500. Cover; 510. Transparent part. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. It should also be understood that the terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for describing specific implementation schemes and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Test methods in the following embodiments that do not specify specific conditions are generally performed under conventional conditions or according to the conditions recommended by the respective manufacturers.

[0031] When numerical ranges are given in the embodiments, it should be understood that, unless otherwise specified in this invention, both endpoints of each numerical range and any value between the two endpoints may be selected. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention, as well as the prior art known to those skilled in the art and the description of this invention, may be implemented using any prior art methods, equipment, and materials similar to or equivalent to those in the embodiments of this invention.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered as within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0033] This utility model provides a floating wheel decorative cover 10, a wheel assembly, and a vehicle. The floating wheel decorative cover 10 adopts an axial clamping bearing 300 fixing method instead of the radial force clamping bearing 300 by the mounting base 200, which reduces the radial extrusion force borne by the mounting base 200 and thus improves the technical problem that the mounting base 200 is prone to breakage and failure due to radial extrusion force.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first aspect of this utility model provides a floating wheel decorative cover 10 for installation on the wheel of a vehicle. The floating wheel decorative cover 10 includes a decorative part 100, a mounting base 200, a bearing 300, and a bearing fixing part 400.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The decorative element 100 serves a decorative function within the floating wheel cover 10. The outer surface of the decorative element 100 typically features markings or logos to highlight the vehicle's characteristics, performance, history, and to reflect the brand's personality and philosophy. For example, it may display a logo, slogan, vehicle name, vehicle class, or country of origin. The decorative element 100 can be located anywhere outside the floating wheel cover 10; in this embodiment, it is located at the center of the floating wheel cover 10. To achieve a floating effect by preventing the decorative element 100 from rotating with the wheel, in this embodiment, the decorative element 100 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 200. Optionally, the decorative element 100 also includes a counterweight 110, which is offset from the decorative element 100, and the side containing the counterweight 110 is always positioned downwards under gravity. This arrangement not only helps prevent the decorative element 100 from rotating with the wheel but also ensures that the markings or logos are always facing forward by positioning the counterweight 110 below the markings or logos.

[0036] Please see Figures 3 to 4The mounting base 200 includes a base 210, a wheel connecting portion 220 connected to a wheel, and a decorative element connecting portion 230 connected to a decorative element 100. The wheel connecting portion 220 and the decorative element connecting portion 230 are respectively disposed on both sides of the base 210. The mounting base 200 is detachably fixedly connected to the wheel via the wheel connecting portion 220 located on one side of the base 210. In this embodiment, the wheel connecting portion 220 is fixedly fastened to the wheel by elastic claws and can be detached when replacement or maintenance is required. The decorative element 100 is detachably rotatably connected to the decorative element 100 via the decorative element connecting portion 230 located on the other side of the base 210. This allows the decorative element 100 to rotate when installed on the decorative element connecting portion 230 and to be detached when replacement or maintenance is required. To reduce the frictional force of the rotatable connection between the decorative element 100 and the mounting base 200, the decorative element connecting portion 230 includes a bearing mounting hole 240 for mounting a bearing 300 to achieve the rotatable connection between the decorative element 100 and the mounting base 200.

[0037] Please see Figures 3 to 4 The bearing 300 is disposed within the bearing mounting hole 240 and includes an outer ring 310 and an inner ring 320. To reduce the radial compressive force borne by the mounting base 200, the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300 is configured to have a clearance fit with the bearing mounting hole 240, changing the fixing method of pressing the bearing 300 with radial force from the mounting base 200. The inner ring 320 of the bearing 300 is detachably fixed to the decorative part 100. This allows the decorative part 100 to be fixed to the inner ring 320 and to be detached when replacement or maintenance is required. There are various ways to fix the bearing 300 to the decorative part 100, and no limitation is made. For example, it can be fixed by interference fit, elastic retaining ring, fastening sleeve, tapered sleeve, locking nut, or by setting a snap-fit ​​structure on the decorative part 100.

[0038] Please see Figures 3 to 5 In this embodiment, the bearing fixing member 400 and the decorative member connecting part 230 are detachably connected. There are various connection methods between the bearing fixing member 400 and the decorative member connecting part 230, including but not limited to threaded connection, riveting, insertion, or connection through other connecting parts. The goal is to achieve axial pressing of the bearing fixing member 400 onto the outer end face of the outer ring 310 along the bearing 300. This configuration secures the bearing 300 within the bearing mounting hole 240 using an axial pressing method. This reduces the radial compressive force on the mounting base 200, thereby improving the technical problem of the mounting base 200 being prone to breakage due to radial compressive force. Especially when the existing mounting base 200 is made of plastic while the bearing 300 is made of metal, resulting in an overall structure of plastic encased in metal, this configuration is more effective in improving the technical problem of the mounting base 200 being prone to breakage.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The floating wheel decorative cover 10 also includes a cover 500, which is mounted on the side of the mounting base 200 away from the wheel. The positions of the cover 500 and the decorative element 100 are not limited; for example, in some embodiments, the cover 500 surrounds the decorative element 100. In other embodiments, the mounting base 200 and the cover 500 form a storage cavity, and the decorative element 100 is located within the storage cavity. To enable the decorative element 100 to serve a decorative purpose, the cover 500 includes a transparent portion 510 that projects along the axial direction of the floating wheel decorative cover 10. The transparent portion 510 at least covers the decorative element 100, allowing it to be seen from the outside, thereby enhancing brand image and recognizability.

[0040] Please see Figures 3 to 10 In one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, the bearing fixing member 400 includes a mounting part 410 and a pressing part 420 connected to the inner circumference of the mounting part 410. The mounting part 410 is detachably connected to the decorative part connecting part 230. The shape of the mounting part 410 can be various, such as a cylindrical structure or a disc structure, etc., and is not limited thereto. There are various ways in which the mounting part 410 and the decorative part connecting part 230 can be detachably connected, and are not limited thereto, such as threaded connection, riveting, plug-in connection, or connection through other connecting parts, etc. The pressing part 420 is pressed against the outer end face of the outer ring 310 along the axial direction of the bearing 300. The shape of the pressing part 420 can be various, such as a ring or a claw, etc. The pressing part 420 is used to directly act on the outer end face of the outer ring 310, and the locking force of the mounting part 410 is transmitted to the pressing part 420 to give the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300 an axial pressing force to fix the bearing 300 and the mounting base 200. This setup uses a relatively simple structure to achieve axial compression of the outer ring 310.

[0041] Please see Figures 3 to 5In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, the outer periphery of the decorative component connecting part 230 is provided with a first external thread, and the mounting part 410 includes a first internal thread adapted to the first external thread. The mounting part 410 is threadedly connected to the decorative component connecting part 230. In this embodiment, the mounting part 410 adopts a cylindrical structure, which is fitted onto the outer periphery of the decorative component connecting part 230 and threadedly connected. The outer periphery shape of the mounting part 410 can be a cylinder, square prism, or polygonal prism, etc., and is not limited thereto, as long as the first internal thread is formed in the inner hole of the mounting part 410. This setting, on the one hand, allows adjustment of the clamping force of the pressing part 420 on the outer ring 310 by tightening and loosening the thread, and on the other hand, the cylindrical mounting part 410 can protect and reinforce the outer periphery of the decorative component connecting part 230, further improving the technical problem of easy breakage and failure of the mounting base 200, and has the beneficial effects of simple structure and convenient installation.

[0042] Please see Figures 6 to 7 In one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, the mounting base 200 further includes a bearing fixing member connecting part 250. The bearing fixing member connecting part 250 is disposed on the base 210 and is located on the same side as the decorative member connecting part 230. The bearing fixing member connecting part 250 is coaxial with the bearing mounting hole 240. A second external thread is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting part 410, and a second internal thread adapted to the second external thread is provided on the inner wall of the bearing fixing member connecting part 250. The mounting part 410 is threadedly connected to the bearing fixing member connecting part 250. In this embodiment, by providing the bearing fixing member connecting part 250 on the base 210 and providing the second internal thread on the bearing fixing member connecting part 250 instead of providing the thread on the decorative member connecting part 230, this setting can adjust the clamping force of the pressing part 420 on the outer ring 310 by tightening and loosening the thread; it can also reduce the force on the decorative member connecting part 230, further improving the technical problem of easy breakage and failure of the mounting base 200.

[0043] Please see Figures 3 to 10 In one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, the decorative component connecting part 230 further includes a first limiting surface 231 disposed at the bottom end of the bearing mounting hole 240. The bearing mounting hole 240 is a hole that mates with the outer peripheral surface of the bearing 300. The inner end face of the outer ring 310 abuts against the first limiting surface 231. The first limiting surface 231 and the pressing part 420 are respectively clamped at both ends of the outer ring 310, thereby achieving the effect of axially fixing the bearing 300. The first limiting surface 231 can be adaptively adjusted according to the width and thickness of the outer ring 310 to improve the fixing effect of the bearing fixing part 400 on the bearing 300.

[0044] Please see Figures 3 to 7In one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, along the axial direction of the bearing 300, the outer end face of the outer ring 310 is not lower than the outer end face of the bearing mounting hole 240. This arrangement ensures that the pressing portion 420 of the bearing fixing member 400 can contact the outer end face of the bearing 300, thereby ensuring the fixing effect of the bearing fixing member 400 on the bearing 300.

[0045] Please see Figures 8 to 10 In one embodiment of the suspended wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, a protrusion 430 extending toward the bearing 300 is provided at the contact point between the pressing part 420 and the outer end face of the outer ring 310. The protrusion 430 can extend into the bearing mounting hole 240 and contact the outer end face of the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300. In some embodiments, the height of the protrusion 430 is greater than the height difference between the outer end face of the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300 and the outer end face of the bearing mounting hole 240. In this technical solution, the bearing 300 can be completely installed in the bearing mounting hole 240, thereby improving the connection effect of the bearing 300 and also improving the stability and reliability of the bearing fixing member 400 in fixing the bearing 300.

[0046] Please see Figures 3 to 4 In one embodiment of the floating wheel decorative cover 10 of this utility model, the decorative member 100 includes a base plate portion 120 and a cylindrical tube 130 extending from the base plate portion 120. One end of the cylindrical tube 130 away from the base plate portion 120 includes a bearing mating portion 140 that is radially recessed along the cylindrical tube 130. This arrangement can form a second limiting surface 170 at the top end of the bearing mating portion 140 to restrict the axial movement of the decorative member 100.

[0047] Please see Figures 3 to 4 The bearing mating part 140 is snapped onto the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300. This snap-fit ​​method facilitates assembly and disassembly while ensuring reliable fixation. Specifically, along the axial direction of the cylindrical tube 130, the wall of the bearing mating part 140 has multiple opening slots 150. The number of opening slots 150 is not limited; in this embodiment, four opening slots 150 are provided. A protruding portion 160 is provided on the outer periphery of the bearing mating part 140 at the end away from the second limiting surface 170. The protruding portion 160 can snap onto the other end of the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300 away from the second limiting surface 170, thereby fixing the outer ring 310 of the bearing 300 to the decorative part 100.

[0048] A second aspect of this utility model provides a wheel assembly, including a wheel and a suspended wheel decorative cover 10 as described above. The suspended wheel decorative cover 10 is detachably mounted on the wheel via a wheel connecting part 220. The wheel connecting part 220 and the wheel can be fixed by snap-fit, threaded connection or other connecting parts, and there is no limitation thereto.

[0049] A third aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle including the aforementioned wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is mounted on the vehicle, and when the mounting base 200 rotates with the wheel, the decorative piece 100 does not rotate with the wheel. This allows the vehicle brand logo to be clearly displayed even when the vehicle is in motion, thereby enhancing brand image and recognition. In some embodiments, the vehicle may be a car, motorcycle, stroller, toy car, etc.

[0050] This utility model's suspended wheel decorative cover uses bearings to fix the decorative part and the mounting base, ensuring the decorative part does not rotate with the wheel, thus achieving a floating effect. Furthermore, by pressing a bearing fixing component onto the outer end face of the bearing's outer ring, the bearing is fixed within the bearing mounting hole. This axial compression method replaces the radial force-based method of fixing the bearing with the mounting base, reducing the radial compressive force on the mounting base and thus improving the technical problem of the mounting base easily breaking due to radial compressive force. Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes some practical problems in the prior art, thus possessing high utilization value and practical significance.

[0051] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A suspended wheel decorative cover for mounting on the wheels of a vehicle, characterized in that, The suspended wheel decorative cover includes: Decorative items; A mounting base is used for fixed connection with the wheel, and the mounting base includes a bearing mounting hole; A bearing is disposed in the bearing mounting hole and includes an outer ring and an inner ring. The outer ring is clearance-fitted with the bearing mounting hole, and the inner ring is fixedly connected to the decorative part. The bearing retainer is detachably connected to the mounting base and is pressed along the axial direction of the bearing onto the outer end face of the outer ring to fix the bearing in the bearing mounting hole.

2. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a base and a decorative component connecting part disposed on one side of the base. The bearing fixing part includes a mounting part and a pressing part connected to the inner circumference of the mounting part. The mounting part is detachably connected to the decorative component connecting part. The pressing part is pressed against the outer end face of the outer ring along the axial direction of the bearing.

3. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The decorative component connecting part has a first external thread on its outer periphery, and the mounting part includes a first internal thread that matches the first external thread. The mounting part is threadedly connected to the decorative component connecting part.

4. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting base also includes a bearing fixing component connection part, which is disposed on the base body and located on the same side as the decorative component connection part. The bearing fixing component connection part is coaxial with the bearing mounting hole. The bearing fixing component connection part and the decorative component connection part are arranged radially spaced along the base body. The mounting part and the bearing fixing component connection part are detachably connected.

5. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The decorative component connecting part also includes a first limiting surface disposed at the bottom end of the bearing mounting hole.

6. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the bearing, the outer end face of the outer ring is not lower than the outer end face of the bearing mounting hole.

7. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The portion of the crimped part that contacts the outer end face of the outer ring has a protrusion extending toward the bearing direction.

8. The suspended wheel decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative element includes a base plate portion, a counterweight portion biased on the base plate portion, and a cylindrical tube extending from the base plate portion. One end of the cylindrical tube away from the base plate portion includes a bearing engagement portion recessed radially along the cylindrical tube, and the bearing engagement portion engages with the inner ring.

9. A wheel assembly, characterized in that, Includes wheels and a floating wheel cover as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The wheel assembly of claim 9 is mounted on a vehicle, wherein the decorative element does not rotate with the wheel when the mounting base rotates with the wheel.

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