Light high-strength hub

By designing a detachable wheel hub structure and incorporating reinforcing ribs, grooves, and locking blocks, the problem of easily damaged wheel hubs was solved, achieving lightweighting and increased strength, and reducing maintenance costs.

CN224224818UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12ZHEJIANG AUTOM ALUMINUM WHEEL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG AUTOM ALUMINUM WHEEL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-23
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing car wheel rims are easily damaged in collisions, leading to frequent replacements, and the use of alloy materials increases weight and fuel consumption.

Method used

Design a hub structure consisting of a first hub and a second hub, which are connected by bolts. The outer and inner spokes are detachably connected. Reinforcing ribs and grooves are designed to improve strength, and a locking block and slot structure enhances stability.

Benefits of technology

This achieves lightweight wheel hubs, reduces maintenance costs, and improves compressive strength and service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light high-strength hub which comprises a first hub body and a second hub body, the first hub body and the second hub body are detachably connected together, an outer spoke is fixedly arranged on the first hub body, a connecting shaft is arranged in the first hub body, one end of the outer spoke is fixedly arranged on the first hub body, and the other end of the outer spoke is fixedly arranged on the connecting shaft. Compared with the prior art, the hub has the advantages that the hub is integrally composed of the first hub body and the second hub body, the first hub body and the second hub body are detachably arranged together through the bolts, the outer spoke is fixedly arranged on the first hub body, the outer spoke is fixedly arranged on the second hub body, and the inner spoke is detachably arranged on the second hub body. The inner spoke is detachably arranged on the second hub, when the first hub or the second hub needs to be replaced, only the corresponding hub needs to be replaced, the whole hub does not need to be replaced, and the overall compressive strength of the hub is enhanced through the arrangement of the inner spoke.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a lightweight and high-strength wheel hub. Background Technology

[0002] With the implementation of energy conservation, emission reduction, and "slimming down" measures in the automotive market, the lightweighting of the whole vehicle and the lightweighting of parts have become important indicators for the whole vehicle and major component assemblies. Furthermore, with the promotion of new energy vehicles, the lightweighting of automotive parts is particularly important, among which the lightweighting of automotive wheels makes a significant contribution to energy conservation and emission reduction in vehicle body lightweighting.

[0003] Existing car wheel rims are relatively easy to damage when they collide with objects, which may require the replacement of the entire wheel rim. If more alloy materials are used to make car wheel rims, the weight of the rim will be greater, thereby increasing fuel consumption. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a lightweight and high-strength wheel hub.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a lightweight and high-strength wheel hub, characterized in that it includes a first wheel hub and a second wheel hub, the first wheel hub and the second wheel hub are detachably connected together, an outer spoke is fixedly provided on the first wheel hub, a connecting shaft is provided inside the first wheel hub, one end of the outer spoke is fixedly provided on the first wheel hub, and the other end is fixedly provided on the connecting shaft, the connecting shaft extends to one side of the second wheel hub, and an inner spoke is detachably provided on the second wheel hub.

[0006] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: one end of the first wheel hub is provided with a first protrusion extending into the first wheel hub, and one end of the second wheel hub is provided with a second protrusion extending into the second wheel hub. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are provided with corresponding screw holes. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are abutted together, and the first wheel hub and the second wheel hub are fixedly connected by bolts passing through the screw holes simultaneously.

[0007] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: a reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the outer spoke and the first hub.

[0008] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: a groove is provided on the inner side of the outer spoke to reduce the weight of the first hub.

[0009] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the inner spoke is provided with a connecting part, the connecting part is provided with a screw hole corresponding to the second protrusion, and a bolt passes through the screw hole to fix the inner spoke to the second protrusion.

[0010] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: a mounting base is provided at the center of the inner spokes, and several locking blocks are evenly distributed on the mounting base.

[0011] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the connecting shaft is provided with slots corresponding to the number of card blocks, and when the connecting part is close to the second protrusion, the card blocks are embedded in the slots.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: the wheel hub is composed of a first wheel hub and a second wheel hub, which are detachably mounted together by bolts. The first wheel hub is fixedly provided with an outer spoke, and the second wheel hub is detachably provided with an inner spoke. When the first wheel hub or the second wheel hub needs to be replaced, only the corresponding wheel hub needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire wheel hub. The inner spoke configuration enhances the overall compressive strength of the wheel hub. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope of the present invention. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the drawings are only schematic representations of the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated displays, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first wheel hub;

[0015] Figure 2 An exploded view of the inner spokes and the second hub;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first hub, outer spokes, and connecting shaft.

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the inner spokes and the second hub.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Reinforcing rib; 2. First hub; 3. Outer spoke; 4. Second hub; 5. Connecting part; 6. Inner spoke; 7. Mounting seat; 8. Locking block; 9. Screw hole; 10. Connecting shaft; 11. Groove; 12. Slot; 13. First protrusion; 14. Second protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these descriptions are merely descriptive and exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it may not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] This embodiment mainly describes a lightweight and high-strength wheel hub, as detailed below:

[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a lightweight and high-strength wheel hub includes a first wheel hub 2 and a second wheel hub 4, which are detachably connected together. Specifically, one end of the first wheel hub 2 is provided with a first protrusion 13, which extends into the interior of the first wheel hub 2; one end of the second wheel hub 4 is provided with a second protrusion 14, which extends into the interior of the second wheel hub 4. Both the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14 are provided with screw holes 9 for connection and fixing, and the screw holes 9 on the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14 are corresponding to each other. When the first wheel hub 2 and the second wheel hub 4 are connected together, the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14 are close to each other, and the first wheel hub 2 and the second wheel hub 4 are fixedly connected by bolts passing through the screw holes 9.

[0023] When the first wheel hub 2 or the second wheel hub 4 needs to be replaced, only the corresponding wheel hub needs to be replaced, instead of replacing the entire wheel hub, thus reducing maintenance costs.

[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the first hub 2 is provided with five outer spokes 3. The five outer spokes 3 are evenly distributed on the first hub 2. One end of the outer spoke 3 is fixed on the first hub 2, and a reinforcing rib 1 is provided at the connection between the outer spoke 3 and the first hub 2. The reinforcing rib 1 increases the contact area between the outer spoke 3 and the first hub 2 and enhances the deformation resistance of the outer spoke 3.

[0025] A connecting shaft 10 is provided inside the first hub 2, and the other end of the outer spoke 3 is fixedly mounted on the connecting shaft 10.

[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, each outer spoke 3 has a groove 11 on its inner side to reduce the overall weight of the first hub 2.

[0027] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, an inner spoke 6 is fixedly provided inside the second hub 4. Specifically, a connecting part 5 is provided on the inner spoke 6. The connecting part 5 is fixedly provided around the inner spoke 6. The connecting part 5 is provided with screw holes 9 corresponding to the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14. The connecting part 5 is abutted against the second protrusion 14 and is fixed to the connecting part 5 by bolts passing through the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14 at the same time.

[0028] Furthermore, a mounting base 7 is provided at the center of the inner spoke 6. Several locking blocks 8 extending inward are provided on the mounting base 7. Specifically, there are five locking blocks 8, which are evenly distributed on the inner side of the mounting base 7. The connecting shaft 10 is provided with a slot 12 corresponding to the number of locking blocks 8. The slot 12 is strip-shaped and is provided on the surface of the connecting shaft 10 along the axial direction of the connecting shaft 10. When the user installs the inner spoke 6, the locking blocks 8 are aligned with the slot 12, so that the inner spoke 6 slides in the slot 12 through the locking blocks 8. When the connecting part 5 is close to the second protrusion 14, the locking blocks 8 are engaged in the slot 12, limiting the rotation of the inner spoke 6 in the axial direction of the connecting shaft 10, so that the connection between the inner spoke 6 and the second protrusion 14 is more stable.

[0029] The cross-sectional thickness of the locking block 8 is the same as that of the mounting base 7, and the cross-sectional thickness of the mounting base 7 is greater than that of the inner spoke 6, so as to enhance the connection stability between the inner spoke 6 and the mounting base 7 and the compressive strength of the mounting base 7.

[0030] The inclusion of six inner spokes enhances the overall compressive strength of the wheel hub and extends its service life.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] The present invention provides a detailed description of a lightweight and high-strength wheel hub. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention and its core ideas. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lightweight, high-strength wheel hub, characterized in that, It includes a first hub and a second hub, which are detachably connected together. An outer spoke is fixedly provided on the first hub, and a connecting shaft is provided inside the first hub. One end of the outer spoke is fixedly provided on the first hub, and the other end is fixedly provided on the connecting shaft. The connecting shaft extends to one side of the second hub, and an inner spoke is detachably provided on the second hub.

2. The lightweight, high-strength wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the first hub is provided with a first protrusion extending into the first hub, and one end of the second hub is provided with a second protrusion extending into the second hub. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are provided with corresponding screw holes. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are abutted together, and the first hub and the second hub are fixedly connected by bolts passing through the screw holes at the same time.

3. The lightweight, high-strength wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the outer spoke and the first hub.

4. The lightweight, high-strength wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the outer spokes is provided with a groove to reduce the weight of the first hub.

5. A lightweight, high-strength wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner spoke is provided with a connecting part, and the connecting part is provided with a screw hole corresponding to the second protrusion. The bolt passes through the screw hole to fix the inner spoke to the second protrusion.

6. A lightweight, high-strength wheel hub according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner spokes are provided with a mounting base at their center, and several locking blocks are evenly distributed on the mounting base.

7. A lightweight, high-strength wheel hub according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting shaft is provided with slots corresponding to the number of card blocks. When the connecting part is close to the second protrusion, the card blocks are inserted into the slots.