Modularly-designed automobile hub
The modular design of the car wheel hub enables low-cost repair by replacing only the rim when the hub is damaged. Combined with the tire pressure monitoring system, it solves the problem of high overall replacement cost of existing wheel hubs, and improves repair efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG AUTOM ALUMINUM WHEEL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing car wheel hubs require complete replacement when they malfunction, resulting in high repair and replacement costs.
The modular design of the car wheel hub includes a transmission component and a wheel hub assembly. The wheel hub assembly consists of a detachable outer rim and an inner rim, which are detachably connected by a first convex edge and a second convex edge. The modular connection is achieved by combining a retaining ring and a locking device, and it is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.
When the wheel hub is damaged, only the corresponding rim needs to be replaced, reducing repair costs. It is also equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system to monitor tire pressure changes in real time, improving safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive wheel hub accessories technology, and in particular to a modularly designed automotive wheel hub. Background Technology
[0002] As an important component of automobiles, car wheels are commonly made of aluminum, but there are other types such as magnesium and carbon alloy wheels. These wheels have various characteristics to meet the needs of different consumers.
[0003] Existing car wheel rims are commonly made in one piece, welded, or die-cast. If a common wheel rim malfunctions during use, the entire rim must be replaced, which is costly. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a modularly designed automobile wheel hub.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a modularly designed automobile wheel hub, characterized in that it includes a transmission component and a wheel hub assembly. The transmission component is interconnected with the automobile. The wheel hub assembly is fixedly mounted on the transmission component. The wheel hub assembly includes an outer rim and an inner rim. The outer rim is provided with a first protruding edge extending inward to the inner side of the outer rim. The inner rim is provided with a second protruding edge corresponding to the first protruding edge. The first protruding edge and the second protruding edge are detachably connected. The second protruding edge is also provided with a side baffle. The side baffle extends outward and fits against the surface of the transmission component. A fixing ring is provided between the outer rim and the inner rim. The fixing ring surrounds the outer rim and the inner rim. The fixing ring is a non-closed loop. The fixing ring is provided with a cross-section and a locking device. The locking device fixes the two ends of the cross-section. A pressure gauge for monitoring tire pressure is provided on the transmission component. The pressure gauge includes a valve body, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe.
[0006] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: the locking device includes a first locking plate, a second locking plate, and a lock body, the lock body is disposed at the cross-sectional end, and the first locking plate and the second locking plate are rotatably connected to both ends of the lock body by a pin.
[0007] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the cross-section includes a first cross-section and a second cross-section, and the lock body is disposed at the port of the first cross-section.
[0008] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the other end of the first locking plate is located at a port away from the first cross-section, and the other end of the second locking plate is located on the second cross-section.
[0009] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: a through hole is provided on the first convex edge, a notch is provided on the second convex edge, and a slot is provided on the side baffle. The through hole, the notch and the slot abut against each other to form a channel for the air intake pipe to pass through.
[0010] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: the fixing ring is provided with an outwardly protruding mounting seat, the mounting seat is provided with a limiting hole, the end of the air intake pipe is provided with a valve core, and the valve core is disposed in the limiting hole.
[0011] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the air outlet pipe is provided with a rubber outer shell, and the outer shell is fixedly mounted on the transmission component.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: a modularly designed automobile wheel hub includes a transmission component and a wheel hub assembly. The wheel hub assembly includes an outer rim and an inner rim. The outer rim is provided with a first convex edge, and the inner rim is provided with a second convex edge. The outer rim and the inner rim are detachably connected together through the first convex edge and the second convex edge. During the use of the wheel hub, if one of the rims is damaged, only a new rim needs to be replaced, making maintenance convenient. 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 wheel hub assembly and transmission components.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the wheel hub assembly and transmission components;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;
[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the wheel hub assembly;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the wheel hub assembly;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pressure gauge;
[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fixing ring.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Outer rim; 2. Fixing ring; 3. Inner rim; 4. Side baffle; 5. Mounting seat; 6. Assembly seat; 7. Transmission component; 8. Ejector pin; 9. Intake pipe; 10. Second protruding edge; 11. Second through hole; 12. Limiting hole; 13. First section; 14. Second section; 15. Connecting part; 16. Third through hole; 17. Third protruding edge; 18. Slot; 19. First protruding edge; 20. First through hole; 21. Through hole; 22. Notch; 23. Outer shell; 24. Valve body; 25. Fixing seat; 26. Valve core; 27. Exhaust pipe; 28. First locking plate; 29. Lock body; 30. Second locking plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] 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.
[0025] This embodiment mainly describes a modular design for automotive wheel hubs, as detailed below:
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a modularly designed automobile wheel hub includes a transmission component 7 and a wheel hub assembly. The wheel hub assembly is fixedly mounted on the transmission component 7, and the transmission component 7 is connected to the automobile. The automobile drives the wheel hub assembly to operate through the transmission component 7.
[0027] like Figure 5 As shown, the wheel hub assembly includes an outer rim 1 and an inner rim 3, which are detachably connected together. Specifically, the outer rim 1 is provided with a first protruding edge 19, which extends inward to the inner side of the outer rim 1. The first protruding edge 19 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 20. The inner rim 3 is provided with a second protruding edge 10, which is provided with a second through hole 11 corresponding to the first protruding edge 19. The first protruding edge 19 and the second protruding edge 10 abut against each other, and are fixedly connected by bolts passing through the first through holes 20 and the second through holes 11 simultaneously.
[0028] like Figures 2-4As shown, further, the inner side of the second protruding edge 10 abuts against the side baffle 4. Specifically, the side baffle 4 is provided with a third protruding edge 17, which extends outward and is provided with a third through hole 16 corresponding to the first protruding edge 19. The bolt passes through the first through hole 20, the second through hole 11 and the third through hole 16 at the same time, and fixes the side baffle 4 to the outer wheel rim 1 and the inner wheel rim 3 at the same time.
[0029] The side baffle 4 is also provided with a connecting part 15. Specifically, the connecting part 15 extends inward and is provided with several screw holes. The outer side of the transmission component 7 is provided with an opening corresponding to the screw holes. After the side baffle 4 is fixed, the bolt passes through the screw holes and the opening at the same time to fix the side baffle 4 a second time, making the side baffle 4 more stable when the car is moving. After the connecting part 15 on the side baffle 4 is fixed, it fits against the outer side of the transmission component 7, preventing foreign objects splashed up during the car from directly colliding with the transmission component 7 and causing damage to the transmission component 7.
[0030] like Figure 8 As shown, a fixing ring 2 is provided between the outer rim 1 and the inner rim 3. The fixing ring 2 surrounds the outer rim 1 and the inner rim 3. The edge of the fixing ring 2 extends downward and abuts against the outer rim 1 and the inner rim 3 respectively, so that the fixing ring 2 forms a closed space between the outer rim 1 and the inner rim 3. The closed space covers the connection position of the first protruding edge 19 and the second protruding edge 10, preventing foreign objects from getting stuck in the connection gap between the first protruding edge 19 and the second protruding edge 10.
[0031] A locking device is provided on the inner side of the fixing ring 2. The fixing ring 2 is pressed tightly against the outer wheel rim 1 and the inner wheel rim 3 by the locking device. Specifically, the locking device includes a first locking plate 28, a second locking plate 30 and a lock body 29. The first locking plate 28 and the second locking plate 30 are rotatably connected to both ends of the lock body 29 by a pin.
[0032] The fixed ring 2 is a non-closed loop. The fixed ring 2 has a cross section, specifically, the cross section includes a first cross section 13 and a second cross section 14. The lock body 29 is located at the port of the first cross section 13.
[0033] A mounting base 5 is provided at the port of the first section 13. The other end of the mounting base 5 is located away from the first section 13, and the mounting base 5 protrudes outward from the fixing ring 2, so that the pin and the lock body 29 can be positioned between the mounting base 5 and the inner wheel rim 3.
[0034] After the first locking plate 28 is rotatably connected to the lock body 29 by a pin, the other end is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the fixing ring 2 away from the first section 13 by two rivets. After the second locking plate 30 is rotatably connected to the lock body 29 by a pin, the other end is fixedly mounted on the second section 14 by two rivets. Through the fixed connection between the first locking plate 28 and the second locking plate 30, the fixing ring 2 is locked between the outer wheel rim 1 and the inner wheel rim 3.
[0035] like Figure 7 As shown, a pressure gauge is installed on the transmission component 7, which allows users to monitor tire pressure changes in real time and prevent tire blowouts due to tire pressure issues.
[0036] The pressure gauge is equipped with a valve body 24, an air inlet pipe 9 and an air outlet pipe 27. A fixed seat 25 is fixedly installed on the valve body 24. The fixed seat 25 abuts against the outer wheel rim 1 and is tightened by bolts. After tightening, the pressure gauge is fixedly installed on the outer wheel rim 1 through the fixed seat 25.
[0037] An intake pipe 9 and an outlet pipe 27 are connected to the valve body 24. A pin 8 is installed inside the valve body 24. One end of the intake pipe 9 is inserted into the valve body 24 and rests against the pin 8. A pressure sensor is installed inside the transmission component 7. The outlet pipe 27 is fixedly connected to the pressure sensor. When the tire pressure of the car tire increases, the intake pipe 9 pushes out the pin 8, the gas flow in the outlet pipe 27 increases, and the pressure sensor detects the increase in tire pressure. When the tire pressure of the car tire decreases, the gas flow in the intake pipe 9 decreases, the pin 8 retracts inward, the gas flow in the outlet pipe 27 decreases, and the pressure sensor detects the decrease in tire pressure.
[0038] An outer casing 23 is provided outside the air outlet pipe 27. The outer casing 23 is made of rubber material and is fixedly installed on the transmission component 7 to protect the air outlet pipe 27 and prevent it from being damaged by foreign objects splashed during the movement of the car.
[0039] The intake pipe 9 passes through the wheel hub assembly and is connected to the car tire. Specifically, a through hole 21 is provided on the first convex edge 19 of the outer wheel rim 1, and a notch 22 is provided on the second convex edge 10 that abuts against the first convex edge 19. The notch 22 is rectangular and extends into the inner wheel rim 3. A groove 18 is provided on the third convex edge 17 that abuts against the inner wall of the second convex edge 10. The through hole 21, the notch 22 and the groove 18 abut against each other to form a channel for the air supply pipe 27 to pass through the wheel hub assembly.
[0040] The end of the air outlet pipe 27 is provided with a valve core 26, and the fixing ring 2 is provided with an outwardly protruding mounting seat 6. The mounting seat 6 is provided with a limit hole 12, and the valve core 26 is located in the limit hole 12 to facilitate monitoring the pressure changes of the car tires.
[0041] like Figure 3As shown, the mutual abutment of the through hole 21, the notch 22 and the slot 18 also provides a positioning function for the user when assembling the wheel hub assembly, making it easy for the user to quickly find the correct assembly position.
[0042] 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.
[0043] The above provides a detailed description of a modularly designed automobile wheel hub provided by this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand this utility model and its core ideas. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A modularly designed automotive wheel hub, characterized in that, The system includes a transmission component and a wheel hub assembly. The transmission component is interconnected with the vehicle. The wheel hub assembly is fixedly mounted on the transmission component. The wheel hub assembly includes an outer rim and an inner rim. The outer rim has a first protruding edge extending inward. The inner rim has a second protruding edge corresponding to the first protruding edge. The first and second protruding edges are detachably connected. The second protruding edge also has a side baffle extending outward and fitting against the surface of the transmission component. A fixing ring is provided between the outer and inner rims. The fixing ring surrounds the outer and inner rims and is not a closed loop. The fixing ring has a cross-section and a locking device. The locking device fixes the two ends of the cross-section. A pressure gauge for monitoring tire pressure is provided on the transmission component. The pressure gauge includes a valve body, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe.
2. The modularly designed automobile wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking device includes a first locking plate, a second locking plate, and a lock body. The lock body is located at the cross-sectional end, and the first locking plate and the second locking plate are rotatably connected to both ends of the lock body by a pin.
3. The modularly designed automobile wheel hub according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-section includes a first cross-section and a second cross-section, and the lock body is located at the port of the first cross-section.
4. The modularly designed automobile wheel hub according to claim 3, characterized in that, The other end of the first locking plate is located at a port away from the first cross-section, and the other end of the second locking plate is located on the second cross-section.
5. A modularly designed automotive wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first convex edge has a through hole, the second convex edge has a notch, and the side baffle has a slot. The through hole, the notch and the slot abut against each other to form a channel for the air intake pipe to pass through.
6. The modularly designed automobile wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing ring is provided with an outwardly protruding mounting seat, the mounting seat is provided with a limiting hole, and the end of the intake pipe is provided with a valve core, which is disposed in the limiting hole.
7. A modularly designed automotive wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust pipe is fitted with a rubber outer shell, which is fixedly mounted on the transmission component.