Hub fastener with decorative cover
By designing a removable decorative cover on the wheel hub fastener, the problem of insufficient aesthetics and personalization of traditional fasteners is solved, thereby improving both aesthetics and cost-effectiveness.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520432373.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Traditional wheel fasteners are simple in design, lack aesthetics and personalization, and cannot meet the needs of modern consumers.
Design a wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover. The fastener body and the decorative cover are detachably connected by a locking device. The materials are different: the fastener body is metal and the decorative cover is non-metallic. The locking device includes threaded, snap-fit, or screw-tightening methods.
It enhances the aesthetics and personalization options of wheel hub fasteners, reduces production and transportation costs, facilitates the replacement of decorative covers, and ensures the stability and durability of the connection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, and in particular to a wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover. Background Technology
[0002] Wheel fasteners are crucial components connecting tires to car rims, ensuring safety and stability. Traditional fasteners are simple in design, lacking aesthetics and personalization, failing to meet the needs of modern consumers, especially in the context of the rise of car modification culture.
[0003] Existing fasteners are mostly made of a single material, resulting in a monotonous appearance and heavy weight, failing to meet consumers' demands for personalization and visual appeal. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover, which can provide both locking functionality and enhance the appearance and personalization options. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover, which can not only provide a locking function, but also enhance the appearance and personalization options.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:
[0006] This utility model provides a wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover, characterized in that it includes:
[0007] Fastener body, the fastener body being used to lock the wheel hub of an automobile tire;
[0008] The decorative cover is detachably connected to the fastener body via a locking device.
[0009] The fastener body is made of a different material than the decorative cover.
[0010] As an improvement to this utility model, the fastener body is a metal fastener body, and the decorative cover is a non-metallic decorative cover.
[0011] As an improvement to this utility model, the decorative cover is a plastic decorative cover, a carbon fiber decorative cover, a nylon decorative cover, an aluminum decorative cover, or a stainless steel decorative cover; the fastener body is an iron fastener body, an aluminum fastener body, or a titanium alloy fastener body.
[0012] As an improvement to this utility model, the locking device is a threaded locking device, a snap-locking device, a screw-tightening locking device, or an adhesive locking device.
[0013] As an improvement of this utility model, the locking device includes a connector and a connecting fitting. The connector is disposed on the fastener body, and the connecting fitting is disposed on the decorative cover. The connector and the connecting fitting are connected to each other so that the fastener body and the decorative cover body are detachably connected.
[0014] As an improvement of this utility model, the fastener body includes a wrench portion for screwing and a connecting end connected to the decorative cover. The connecting end is located at the end of the fastener body facing the outer side of the car tire. The connecting member is a positive thread or a negative thread provided on the connecting end. The decorative cover has a receiving cavity, an installation cavity communicating with the receiving cavity, and a receiving opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The connecting fitting member is a negative thread or a positive thread provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity. The decorative cover is sleeved on the fastener body through the receiving opening and is screwed tightly connected by the positive thread and the negative thread, so that the decorative cover and the fastener body are detachably connected.
[0015] As an improvement of this utility model, the fastener body includes a wrench portion for screwing and a connecting end connected to the decorative cover. The connecting end is located at the end of the fastener body facing the outer side of the car tire. The connecting member is a slot provided on the connecting end. The decorative cover has a receiving cavity, an installation cavity communicating with the receiving cavity, and a receiving opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The connecting fitting member is a buckle provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity. The decorative cover is sleeved on the fastener body through the receiving opening and is engaged with the slot by the buckle, so that the decorative cover and the fastener body are detachably connected.
[0016] As an improvement of this utility model, the fastener body includes a wrench portion for screwing and a connecting end connected to the decorative cover. The connecting end is located at the end of the fastener body facing the outer side of the car tire. The connecting member is a spiral guide groove provided on the connecting end. The decorative cover has a receiving cavity, an installation cavity communicating with the receiving cavity, and a receiving opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The connecting fitting is a tightening buckle provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity. The decorative cover is sleeved on the fastener body through the receiving opening and rotates and slides along the spiral guide groove through the tightening buckle, so that the decorative cover and the fastener body are detachably connected.
[0017] As an improvement of this utility model, the surface of the decorative cover is provided with a pattern layer, which is a water transfer printing pattern layer, a surface electroplating pattern layer, a material natural color layer, an aluminum oxide layer, or a plastic ultraviolet curing coating layer.
[0018] As an improvement to this utility model, the fastener body is a bolt or nut.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover, including a fastener body for locking a car tire wheel hub; and a decorative cover, which is detachably connected to the fastener body via a locking device; wherein the fastener body and the decorative cover are made of different materials. Because the fastener body is detachably connected to the decorative cover, the installation of the car tire is more aesthetically pleasing, meeting the personalized needs of users. Furthermore, the detachable design allows users to replace the decorative cover with different styles as needed, or replace the decorative cover separately if it is damaged, without having to replace the entire fastener, thus reducing maintenance costs. The difference in materials between the fastener body and the decorative cover optimizes material costs while ensuring functionality, reducing production and transportation costs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a sectional view of the present invention taken along the connecting end;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the usage state of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fastener body of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the decorative cover of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fastener body in another embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative cover in another embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fastener body in another embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the decorative cover in another embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the utility model in use. Detailed Implementation
[0033] refer to Figures 1 to 11 A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover, comprising:
[0034] Fastener body 1, fastener body 1 is used to lock the car tire hub 10;
[0035] Decorative cover 2, the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1 are detachably connected by locking device 3;
[0036] The fastener body 1 and the decorative cover 2 are made of different materials.
[0037] With the above structure, the decorative cover 2 is detachably connected to the fastener body 1, making the installation of car tires more aesthetically pleasing and meeting users' personalized needs. Furthermore, the detachable design allows users to replace the decorative cover 2 with different styles as needed, or replace it separately if it is damaged, without replacing the entire fastener, thus reducing maintenance costs. The difference in materials between the fastener body 1 and the decorative cover 2 optimizes material costs while ensuring functionality, reducing production and transportation costs.
[0038] In this embodiment, the fastener body 1 is a metal fastener body 1, and the decorative cover 2 is a non-metallic decorative cover 2. Specifically, the decorative cover 2 is a plastic decorative cover 2, a carbon fiber decorative cover 2, or a nylon decorative cover 2; the fastener body 1 is an iron fastener body 1, an aluminum fastener body 1, or a titanium alloy fastener body 1. Through the above structure, the fastener body 1, made of metal, provides high strength and durability, ensuring good impact resistance and fatigue resistance during long-term use, thereby guaranteeing the stable fixing of the car wheel hub. The decorative cover 2, made of non-metallic material, effectively covers the metal fastener body 1, reducing its direct exposure to the external environment. Furthermore, the non-metallic decorative cover 2 can be designed with various colors, textures, or coatings, making the wheel hub fastener more compatible with the overall vehicle style, meeting personalized needs, and enhancing the overall appearance of the car. This not only reduces production costs but also reduces overall weight, thereby reducing transportation costs.
[0039] In another embodiment, the decorative cover 2 can also be an aluminum decorative cover or a stainless steel decorative cover.
[0040] In this embodiment, the locking device 3 is a threaded locking device 3, a snap-locking device 3, a screw-tightening locking device 3, or an adhesive locking device 3.
[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking device 3 includes a connector 31 and a connecting fitting 32. The connector 31 is disposed on the fastener body 1, and the connecting fitting 32 is disposed on the decorative cover 2. The connector 31 and the connecting fitting 32 are connected to each other so that the fastener body 1 and the decorative cover body can be detachably connected.
[0042] Furthermore, the fastener body 1 includes a wrench portion 11 for tightening and a connecting end 12 connected to the decorative cover 2. The connecting end 12 is located at the end of the fastener body 1 facing the outer side of the car tire. The connecting member 31 is a positive thread 311 or a negative thread 321 provided on the connecting end 12. The decorative cover 2 is provided with a receiving cavity 21, an installation cavity 22 communicating with the receiving cavity 21, and a receiving opening 23 communicating with the receiving cavity 21. The connecting fitting member 32 is a negative thread 321 or a positive thread 311 provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity 22. The decorative cover 2 is fitted onto the fastener body 1 through the receiving opening 23 and is tightened by the positive thread 311 and the negative thread 321, so that the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1 are detachably connected. With the above structure, the decorative cover 2 is aligned with the fastener body 1, and the decorative cover is fitted onto the fastener body 1 through the receiving opening 23 until the connecting end 12 contacts the mounting cavity 22. By rotating the decorative cover 2, the reverse thread 321 of the decorative cover 2 aligns with the positive thread 311 on the fastener body 1. During rotation, the reverse thread 321 and the positive thread 311 mesh with each other, ensuring a tight connection between the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1, until the decorative cover 2 is firmly fixed to the fastener body 1. When disassembly is required, simply rotate the decorative cover 2 in the opposite direction to separate the positive thread 311 and the reverse thread 321, allowing the decorative cover 2 to be easily removed for convenient replacement or maintenance. The threaded connection method achieves an efficient and reliable connection between the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1, which not only improves connection stability and ease of assembly and disassembly but also enhances durability and adaptability.
[0043] In another embodiment, such as Figure 7-8The fastener body 1 includes a wrench part 11 for tightening and a connecting end 12 connected to the decorative cover 2. The connecting end 12 is located at the end of the fastener body 1 facing the outside of the car tire. The connecting member 31 is a slot 312 provided on the connecting end 12. The decorative cover 2 is provided with a receiving cavity 21, an installation cavity 22 communicating with the receiving cavity 21, and a receiving opening 23 communicating with the receiving cavity 21. The connecting fitting member 32 is a buckle 322 provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity 22. The decorative cover 2 is sleeved on the fastener body 1 through the receiving opening 23 and is engaged with the slot 312 by the buckle 322, so that the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1 can be detachably connected. With the above structure, the decorative cover 2 is aligned with the fastener body 1, and the decorative cover is placed on the fastener body 1 through the receiving opening 23 until the connecting end 12 contacts the mounting cavity 22. The user gently pushes the decorative cover 2, and under the elastic compression, the buckle 322 on its inner wall aligns with the slot 312 on the connecting end 12 of the fastener body 1. The buckle 322 and the slot 312 engage with each other to form a firm connection, ensuring that the decorative cover 2 is firmly fixed on the fastener body 1. When disassembling the decorative cover 2, only appropriate force needs to be applied to make the buckle 322 disengage from the slot 312, and the decorative cover 2 can be easily removed for easy replacement or maintenance.
[0044] In another embodiment, such as Figure 9-10 The fastener body 1 includes a wrench part 11 for tightening and a connecting end 12 connected to the decorative cover 2. The connecting end 12 is located at the end of the fastener body 1 facing the outside of the car tire. The connecting member 31 is a spiral guide groove 313 provided on the connecting end 12. The decorative cover 2 is provided with a receiving cavity 21, an installation cavity 22 communicating with the receiving cavity 21, and a receiving opening 23 communicating with the receiving cavity 21. The connecting fitting member 32 is a tightening buckle 323 provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity 22. The decorative cover 2 is sleeved on the fastener body 1 through the receiving opening 23 and rotates and slides along the spiral guide groove 313 through the tightening buckle 323, so that the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1 are detachably connected. With the above structure, the decorative cover 2 is aligned with the fastener body 1, and the decorative cover is fitted onto the fastener body 1 through the receiving opening 23 until the connecting end 12 contacts the mounting cavity 22. The tightening buckle 323 on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 22 will engage with the spiral guide groove 313 on the fastener body 1. At this time, the tightening buckle 323 rotates and slides along the spiral guide groove 313 to ensure that the decorative cover 2 is firmly fixed on the fastener body 1. After the tightening buckle 323 slides along the guide groove to the correct position, the decorative cover 2 and the fastener body 1 are firmly connected, ensuring that the decorative cover 2 is not easy to loosen. When it is necessary to remove the decorative cover 2, simply rotate the decorative cover 2 in the opposite direction, and the tightening buckle 323 will slide in the opposite direction along the spiral guide groove 313, making it easy to remove the decorative cover 2.
[0045] In this embodiment, the surface of the decorative cover 2 is provided with a pattern layer, which may be a water transfer printing pattern layer, a surface electroplating pattern layer, a material natural color layer, an aluminum oxide layer, or a plastic UV-cured coating layer. The pattern layer may include artistic patterns such as carbon fiber textures, camouflage patterns, wood grain patterns, floral patterns, or abstract art patterns. Alternatively, it may be an electroplated metallic color such as gold, silver, or copper, giving the decorative cover 2 a modern and technologically advanced glossy effect.
[0046] In this embodiment, the decorative cover 2 can be bullet-shaped, spherical, conical, square, or wing-shaped, etc. The shape of the decorative cover 2 can enhance the appearance of the vehicle, attract attention, and showcase the vehicle's unique personality.
[0047] In this embodiment, the fastener body 1 is a bolt or nut.
[0048] The above description provides one or more embodiments in conjunction with specific content, but it is not intended that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. Any methods or structures that are similar to or identical to those of this utility model, or any technical deductions or substitutions made based on the concept of this utility model, should be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover, characterized in that, include: Fastener body (1), the fastener body (1) is used to lock the car tire hub (10); Decorative cover (2), wherein the decorative cover (2) and the fastener body (1) are detachably connected by a locking device (3); The fastener body (1) is made of a different material than the decorative cover (2).
2. The wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener body (1) is a metal fastener body (1), and the decorative cover (2) is a non-metallic decorative cover (2).
3. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative cover (2) is a plastic decorative cover (2), a carbon fiber decorative cover (2), a nylon decorative cover (2), an aluminum decorative cover (2), or a stainless steel decorative cover (2); the fastener body (1) is an iron fastener body (1), an aluminum fastener body (1), or a titanium alloy fastener body (1).
4. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking device (3) is a threaded locking device (3), a snap-locking device (3), a screw-tightening locking device (3), or an adhesive locking device (3).
5. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking device (3) includes a connector (31) and a connecting fitting (32). The connector (31) is located on the fastener body (1), and the connecting fitting (32) is located on the decorative cover (2). The connector (31) and the connecting fitting (32) are connected to each other so that the fastener body (1) and the decorative cover body are detachably connected.
6. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fastener body (1) includes a wrench portion (11) for tightening and a connecting end (12) connected to the decorative cover (2). The connecting end (12) is located at the end of the fastener body (1) facing the outside of the car tire. The connector (31) is a positive thread (311) or a negative thread (321) on the connecting end (12). The decorative cover (2) has a receiving cavity (21) and a mounting cavity (22) communicating with the receiving cavity (21). The decorative cover (2) is fitted onto the fastener body (1) through the receiving cavity (21) and the receiving opening (23) communicating with the receiving cavity (21). The connecting fitting (32) is a reverse thread (321) or a positive thread (311) provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity (22). The decorative cover (2) is fitted onto the fastener body (1) through the receiving opening (23) and is screwed together with the reverse thread (321) through the positive thread (311) so that the decorative cover (2) and the fastener body (1) can be detachably connected.
7. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fastener body (1) includes a wrench part (11) for tightening and a connecting end (12) connected to the decorative cover (2). The connecting end (12) is located at the end of the fastener body (1) facing the outside of the car tire. The connecting member (31) is a slot (312) provided on the connecting end (12). The decorative cover (2) is provided with a receiving cavity (21), an installation cavity (22) communicating with the receiving cavity (21), and a receiving opening (23) communicating with the receiving cavity (21). The connecting fitting member (32) is a buckle (322) provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity (22). The decorative cover (2) is sleeved on the fastener body (1) through the receiving opening (23) and is engaged with the slot (312) by the buckle (322) so that the decorative cover (2) and the fastener body (1) can be detachably connected.
8. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fastener body (1) includes a wrench part (11) for screwing and a connecting end (12) connected to the decorative cover (2). The connecting end (12) is located at the end of the fastener body (1) facing the outside of the car tire. The connecting member (31) is a spiral guide groove (313) provided on the connecting end (12). The decorative cover (2) is provided with a receiving cavity (21), an installation cavity (22) communicating with the receiving cavity (21), and a receiving opening (23) communicating with the receiving cavity (21). The connecting fitting (32) is a tightening buckle (323) provided on the inner wall of the installation cavity (22). The decorative cover (2) is sleeved on the fastener body (1) through the receiving opening (23) and rotates and slides along the spiral guide groove (313) through the tightening buckle (323) so that the decorative cover (2) and the fastener body (1) are detachably connected.
9. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative cover (2) has a pattern layer on its surface, which is a water transfer pattern layer, a surface electroplating pattern layer, a material natural color layer, an aluminum oxide layer, or a plastic ultraviolet curing coating layer.
10. A wheel hub fastener with a decorative cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener body (1) is a bolt or nut.