Wheel hubs, car logos, and vehicles

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle equipment technology, and discloses a wheel hub emblem and a vehicle. The base has a mounting groove; a rotating mechanism is disposed within the mounting groove and is rotatably connected to the base around a rotation axis; a counterweight is disposed on the side of the rotating mechanism offset from the rotation axis; the emblem plate includes a front and a back facing each other along a first direction, with the front facing the outside of the vehicle and the back covering the opening of the mounting groove; the emblem plate is rotatably connected to the rotating mechanism around a rotation axis; and a light-emitting unit is disposed on the back side offset from the rotation axis, the light-emitting unit being used to make the emblem plate emit light. The wheel hub emblem provided by this application is less prone to deflection during wheel rotation, improving directional stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle equipment technology, and in particular to a wheel hub logo and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Wheel hub emblems allow pedestrians to identify vehicles through markings on the wheel hubs, increasing vehicle recognizability. Oriented wheel hub emblems do not rotate with the wheel, keeping the emblem facing a fixed direction, such as towards the center of gravity when the wheel is rotating. This makes it easier for pedestrians to see the emblem on the wheel hub while the vehicle is in motion, further enhancing vehicle recognizability. Oriented wheel hub emblems can also be equipped with luminous structures to illuminate the emblem, further improving vehicle recognizability.

[0003] However, the wheel hub logo in the aforementioned related technologies will deflect during wheel rotation and cannot maintain its orientation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a wheel hub logo and a vehicle to solve the technical problem in the above-mentioned related technologies that the wheel hub logo will deflect during the rotation of the wheel and cannot maintain its orientation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0006] This application provides a wheel hub emblem, which includes:

[0007] A base having a mounting groove, the base being used for fixed installation on a wheel hub;

[0008] A rotating mechanism is disposed in the mounting groove, and the rotating mechanism is rotatably connected to the base about a rotation axis;

[0009] A counterweight is disposed on the side of the rotating mechanism that is offset from the axis of rotation;

[0010] The logo plate includes a front and a back facing each other along a first direction, the front facing the outside of the vehicle, the back covering the opening of the mounting groove, and the logo plate being rotatably connected to the rotating mechanism about a rotation axis.

[0011] A light-emitting unit is disposed on the back side offset from the axis of rotation, and the light-emitting unit is used to make the logo plate light up.

[0012] This application provides a wheel hub emblem. By rotatably connecting the rotating mechanism and the base around a rotation axis, relative rotation between the rotating mechanism and the base can be achieved. By setting a counterweight on the rotating mechanism and offsetting the counterweight from the rotation axis, the center of gravity of the combined structure of the counterweight and the rotating mechanism is directed towards the ground relative to the rotation axis. Under the action of the inertial torque generated by gravity, the combined structure of the rotating mechanism and the counterweight overcomes the rotational frictional resistance between the rotating mechanism and the base, allowing the rotating mechanism to remain relatively stationary. Since the emblem plate also rotates around the rotation axis, the emblem plate can remain relatively stationary relative to the base.

[0013] Furthermore, by placing the light-emitting unit on the back of the logo plate off the axis of rotation, the light-emitting unit can not only make the logo plate light up to make the wheel hub logo light up, but also make the center of gravity of the combined structure of the light-emitting unit and the logo plate face the ground relative to the axis of rotation. Under the action of the inertial torque generated by gravity, the combined structure of the light-emitting unit and the logo plate overcomes the rotational friction resistance between the logo plate and the rotating mechanism, and makes the logo plate always face one direction, thereby enabling the logo plate to remain stationary relative to the rotating mechanism.

[0014] Therefore, the wheel hub emblem of this application can achieve a combination of relative rotation between the emblem plate and the rotating mechanism, relative rotation between the rotating mechanism and the base, and fixed base and wheel hub. The rotating mechanism can achieve a double reduction of the rotational friction between the emblem plate and the base, reduce the impact of rotational friction resistance on the emblem plate, thereby reducing the probability of the emblem plate deflecting during wheel rotation and improving the ability to maintain orientation.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the base includes a first bearing seat disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and the back of the logo plate has a second bearing seat;

[0016] The rotating mechanism includes:

[0017] The intermediate support plate includes a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole that are arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction of the rotation axis, the first shaft seat is inserted into the first shaft hole, and the second shaft seat is inserted into the second shaft hole;

[0018] The counterweight is disposed on the side of the intermediate support plate that is offset from the axis of rotation;

[0019] The first bearing is disposed in the first shaft hole and located between the first shaft hole and the first shaft seat;

[0020] The second bearing is disposed in the second shaft hole and located between the second shaft hole and the second shaft seat.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the light-emitting unit includes:

[0022] An energy storage structure is disposed on the back side of the logo plate;

[0023] A photosensitive element is positioned facing the logo plate, and one end is electrically connected to the energy storage structure.

[0024] The light-emitting element is connected to the other end of the photosensitive element, and the light-emitting element is electrically connected to the energy storage structure through the photosensitive element.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the energy storage structure includes:

[0026] An energy storage component is disposed on the back side of the logo plate;

[0027] A photovoltaic panel is disposed on the side of the energy storage device facing the logo plate and is electrically connected to the energy storage device.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the wheel hub emblem further includes a bracket disposed on the back side, the bracket having a hollow structure, the bracket being used to install and support the light-emitting unit.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the logo plate includes a light-transmitting portion and a light-blocking portion, the light-transmitting portion being used to form the logo.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the wheel hub emblem also includes a dust cover;

[0031] The dust cover includes a transparent plate covering the logo plate and a frame surrounding the outer periphery of the transparent plate, the outer periphery of which has a plurality of spaced buckles.

[0032] The outer periphery of the base has multiple slots that fit the buckle, and the dust cover and the base are fastened together by the buckle and the slots.

[0033] In some embodiments of this application, the wheel hub emblem further includes a sealing ring;

[0034] The sealing ring is disposed on the side of the transparent plate facing the base, and the sealing ring is used to seal the joint between the transparent plate and the base.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, the outer periphery of the base includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​members for connecting with snap-fit ​​grooves on the hub.

[0036] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle including a wheel hub and the aforementioned wheel hub emblem. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1A first-view structural schematic diagram of a wheel hub logo provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 A second-view structural schematic diagram of a wheel hub logo provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a wheel hub logo provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a wheel hub logo provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the local structure at point A in the diagram.

[0042] Figure label:

[0043] 100. Base;

[0044] 110. Mounting slot; 120. First shaft seat; 130. Slot; 140. Snap-fit ​​component; 200. Rotation mechanism;

[0045] 210. Intermediate support plate; 220. First bearing; 230. Second bearing;

[0046] 211. First shaft hole; 212. Second shaft hole;

[0047] 300. Counterweight;

[0048] 400. Logo board;

[0049] 410. Front view; 420. Back view; 430. Second bearing; 440. Bracket; 450. Light-transmitting part;

[0050] 460. Shading part;

[0051] 441. Hollowed-out structure;

[0052] 500, Light-emitting unit;

[0053] 510. Energy storage structure; 520. Photosensitive element; 530. Light-emitting element;

[0054] 511. Energy storage components; 512. Photovoltaic panels;

[0055] 600. Dust cover;

[0056] 610. Transparent panel; 620. Frame; 630. Clip;

[0057] 700. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0060] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0061] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0062] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0063] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0064] In related technologies, wheel hub logos tend to deflect during wheel rotation, failing to maintain their orientation. This problem arises because existing technologies directly use a bearing to rotatably connect the logo to the wheel, with a counterweight on the logo serving a directional purpose, keeping the logo in one direction and relatively stationary relative to the wheel hub. However, while this rotatable connection maintains logo orientation at low vehicle speeds, at high speeds, the increased wheel hub rotation speed leads to increased rotational friction on the bearing. This friction causes the logo to deflect, resulting in its inability to maintain orientation during wheel rotation.

[0065] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a wheel hub emblem and a vehicle. By rotatably connecting the rotating mechanism and the base around a rotation axis, relative rotation between the rotating mechanism and the base can be achieved. By setting a counterweight on the rotating mechanism and offsetting it from the rotation axis, the center of gravity of the combined structure of the counterweight and the rotating mechanism is directed towards the ground relative to the rotation axis. Under the action of the inertial torque generated by gravity, the combined structure of the rotating mechanism and the counterweight overcomes the rotational frictional resistance between the rotating mechanism and the base, allowing the rotating mechanism to remain relatively stationary. Since the emblem plate also rotates around the rotation axis, it can remain relatively stationary relative to the base.

[0066] Furthermore, by placing the light-emitting unit on the back of the logo plate off the axis of rotation, the light-emitting unit can not only make the logo plate light up to make the wheel hub logo light up, but also make the center of gravity of the combined structure of the light-emitting unit and the logo plate face the ground relative to the axis of rotation. Under the action of the inertial torque generated by gravity, the combined structure of the light-emitting unit and the logo plate overcomes the rotational friction resistance between the logo plate and the rotating mechanism, and makes the logo plate always face one direction, thereby enabling the logo plate to remain stationary relative to the rotating mechanism.

[0067] Therefore, the wheel hub emblem of this application can achieve a combination of relative rotation between the emblem plate and the rotating mechanism, relative rotation between the rotating mechanism and the base, and fixed base and wheel hub. The rotating mechanism can achieve a double reduction of the rotational friction between the emblem plate and the base, reduce the impact of rotational friction resistance on the emblem plate, thereby reducing the probability of the emblem plate deflecting during wheel rotation and improving the ability to maintain orientation.

[0068] The wheel hub logo and vehicle provided in this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0069] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4This application provides a wheel hub logo, which may include a base 100, a rotating mechanism 200, a counterweight 300, a logo plate 400, and a light-emitting unit 500.

[0070] The base 100 has a mounting groove 110 and is used for fixed installation on the wheel hub. The base 100 refers to the base that supports the rotating mechanism 200 and the logo plate 400. For example, it is made of engineering plastic injection molding and has the mounting groove 110 formed inside to accommodate the rotating parts.

[0071] The rotating mechanism 200 is disposed in the mounting groove 110, and the rotating mechanism 200 and the base 100 rotate around the axis of rotation (e.g., Figure 1 The central axis M) is rotatably connected. Among them, the rotating mechanism 200 refers to the connection structure that enables the base 100 and the logo plate 400 to rotate relative to each other, for example, by forming a low-friction rotating pair through the cooperation of a bearing and a bearing seat.

[0072] The counterweight 300 is located on the side of the rotating mechanism 200 that is off the axis of rotation. The counterweight 300 is a mass block used to balance the rotational inertia. For example, it is made of metal and fixed to one side of the rotating mechanism 200, and the logo plate 400 is maintained in orientation by gravity.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The logo plate 400 may include a first direction (e.g., Figure 1 The front (410) and back (420) are opposite each other in the Z-direction. The front (410) faces outwards from the vehicle, and the back (420) covers the opening of the mounting groove 110. The emblem plate 400 is rotatably connected to the rotating mechanism 200 around the rotation axis. The emblem plate 400 refers to a light-transmitting plate displaying the vehicle logo, for example, made of acrylic material. The front (410) has a printed light-shielding layer forming a light-transmitting marking area. The rotating mechanism 200 and the emblem plate 400 can also be a low-friction rotating pair formed by a bearing and a bearing seat.

[0074] The light-emitting unit 500 is located on the back side 420 off the axis of rotation, and is used to illuminate the logo plate 400. The light-emitting unit 500 refers to a component that provides backlighting, such as a combination of an LED module and a light guide plate, and is installed off-axis to accommodate the counterweight layout.

[0075] This application provides a wheel hub emblem and a vehicle. By rotatably connecting the rotating mechanism 200 and the base 100 around a rotation axis, relative rotation between the rotating mechanism 200 and the base 100 can be achieved. By setting a counterweight 300 on the rotating mechanism 200 and offsetting the counterweight 300 from the rotation axis, the center of gravity of the combined structure of the counterweight 300 and the rotating mechanism 200 is directed towards the ground relative to the rotation axis. Under the action of the inertial torque generated by gravity, the combined structure of the rotating mechanism 200 and the counterweight 300 overcomes the rotational frictional resistance between the rotating mechanism 200 and the base 100, thus keeping the rotating mechanism 200 relatively stationary. Since the emblem plate 400 also rotates around the rotation axis, the emblem plate 400 can remain relatively stationary relative to the base 100.

[0076] Furthermore, by placing the light-emitting unit 500 on the back 420 of the logo plate 400 off the axis of rotation, the light-emitting unit 500 can not only make the logo plate 400 emit light to illuminate the wheel hub logo, but also make the center of gravity of the combined structure of the light-emitting unit 500 and the logo plate 400 face the ground relative to the axis of rotation. Under the action of the inertial torque generated by gravity, the combined structure of the light-emitting unit 500 and the logo plate 400 overcomes the rotational friction resistance between the logo plate 400 and the rotating mechanism 200, and makes the logo plate 400 always face one direction, thereby enabling the logo plate 400 to remain stationary relative to the rotating mechanism 200.

[0077] Therefore, the wheel hub emblem of this application can achieve a combination of relative rotation between the emblem plate 400 and the rotating mechanism 200, relative rotation between the rotating mechanism 200 and the base 100, and fixed base 100 and wheel hub. The rotating mechanism 200 can achieve a double reduction of the rotational friction between the emblem plate 400 and the base 100, reduce the impact of rotational friction resistance on the emblem plate 400, thereby reducing the probability of the emblem plate 400 deflecting during wheel rotation and improving the ability to maintain orientation.

[0078] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the logo plate 400 may include a light-transmitting portion 450 and a light-shielding portion 460, wherein the light-transmitting portion 450 is used to form the logo.

[0079] The light-transmitting portion 450 refers to the area that allows light to pass through, and can be made of transparent or semi-transparent materials, such as polycarbonate or acrylic. The light-blocking portion 460 refers to the area that blocks light from passing through, and can be formed by painting, coating, or applying a light-blocking film, such as printing black epoxy resin coating on the surface of a light-transmitting substrate. The combination of the patterns of the light-transmitting portion 450 and the light-blocking portion 460 constitutes a visual car logo, achieving a directional display effect by controlling the light penetration in specific areas.

[0080] Specifically, the light-transmitting portion 450 is configured as a light-transmitting area matching the shape of the target logo. When light generated by the light-emitting unit 500 shines from the back 420 of the logo plate 400, the light can only pass outward through the light-transmitting portion 450, thereby forming a stable and visible logo pattern when the vehicle is stationary or in motion. The light-shielding portion 460 covers the non-logo area, effectively eliminating stray light interference. In implementation, the light-transmitting material can be made into a substrate using injection molding, followed by screen printing to form a light-shielding layer on the front 410. Finally, the light-shielding material corresponding to the logo area can be removed by laser etching or molding to form the light-transmitting portion 450.

[0081] Compared to existing technologies, this solution improves the clarity of signage boundaries through zoned light transmission control while preserving the mechanical strength of the substrate. Compared to a split-type splicing structure, this one-piece molding process reduces assembly errors and avoids light leakage at seams.

[0082] Through the above technical solution, this application achieves stable display of wheel hub logos in dynamic environments, solving the problem of blurred patterns caused by light scattering in traditional wheel hub logos. The combined design of the light-transmitting part 450 and the light-shielding part 460 makes the logo visible day and night under illumination conditions, while simplifying the production process and reducing the manufacturing cost of multi-material composite structures.

[0083] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the wheel hub emblem may include a base 100 and an emblem plate 400. The base 100 may include a first bearing 120 disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 110, and the back side 420 of the emblem plate 400 has a second bearing 430.

[0084] The rotating mechanism 200 may include an intermediate support plate 210, a first bearing 220, and a second bearing 230. The intermediate support plate 210 may include a first shaft hole 211 and a second shaft hole 212 disposed opposite each other along the rotation axis. A first bearing seat 120 is inserted into the first shaft hole 211, and a second bearing seat 430 is inserted into the second shaft hole 212. A counterweight 300 is disposed on the intermediate support plate 210 on a side offset from the rotation axis. The first bearing 220 is disposed within the first shaft hole 211 and located between the first shaft hole 211 and the first bearing seat 120. The second bearing 230 is disposed within the second shaft hole 212 and located between the second shaft hole 212 and the second bearing seat 430.

[0085] The first bearing seat 120 refers to the shaft connection structure set on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 110 of the base 100. Specifically, it can be implemented by a cylindrical protrusion structure, which is used to cooperate with the first shaft hole 211 of the intermediate support plate 210 to form a rotational connection.

[0086] The second bearing 430 refers to the shaft connection structure set on the back 420 of the logo plate 400. Specifically, it can be implemented by a cylindrical protrusion structure symmetrical to the first bearing 120, which is used to cooperate with the second shaft hole 212 of the intermediate support plate 210 to form a rotational connection.

[0087] The intermediate support plate 210 refers to a support component with a double-axis hole structure having a first axis hole 211 and a second axis hole 212. Specifically, it can be made by stamping metal sheet. It is used to connect the base 100 and the logo plate 400 through the double axis holes, and at the same time bear the counterweight 300.

[0088] The first bearing 220 and the second bearing 230 refer to the rolling element structure set between the shaft hole and the shaft seat. Specifically, a miniature deep groove ball bearing can be used to reduce rotational friction resistance.

[0089] In its specific implementation, the first bearing seat 120 of the base 100 is embedded in the first shaft hole 211 of the intermediate support plate 210, and a low-friction rotational connection is achieved through the first bearing 220. The second bearing seat 430 of the logo plate 400 is embedded in the second shaft hole 212 of the intermediate support plate 210, and a low-friction rotational connection is achieved through the second bearing 230. A counterweight 300 is fixed on the side of the intermediate support plate 210 that is off-axis of rotation. When the wheel rotates, the intermediate support plate 210 remains relatively stationary under the gravitational inertial torque of the counterweight 300, thereby driving the logo plate 400 to maintain a fixed position. The double bearing structure forms a double rotating pair between the base 100 and the intermediate support plate 210, and between the intermediate support plate 210 and the logo plate 400, effectively dispersing the load pressure of the single-point bearing, and also weakening the influence of the logo plate 400 being deflected by the rotational friction resistance on the first bearing 220 and the second bearing 230.

[0090] Compared to existing technologies, traditional car logos typically use a single bearing structure to connect rotating components, which can easily lead to positioning failure due to increased bearing friction during high-speed rotation. This application, however, constructs a double bearing structure using an intermediate support plate 210, combined with an off-center counterweight arrangement, forming a multi-stage inertial stabilization system. Even under high-speed conditions, the counterweight inertia can counteract the rotational torque, maintaining the stable orientation of the logo plate 400.

[0091] Reference Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the light-emitting unit 500 may include an energy storage structure 510, a photosensitive element 520, and a light-emitting element 530. The energy storage structure 510 is disposed on the back surface 420 of the logo plate 400. The energy storage structure 510 can be mounted on the back surface 420 of the logo plate 400 via a bracket, or the energy storage structure 510 can be directly mounted on the back surface 420 of the logo plate 400. The energy storage structure 510 refers to a device for storing electrical energy, specifically it can be implemented using a built-in energy storage battery in conjunction with a photovoltaic panel 512. The energy storage battery can store the electrical energy converted by the photovoltaic panel 512. The energy storage structure 510 may also be a non-rechargeable, disposable battery.

[0092] The photosensitive element 520 is positioned facing the logo plate 400, with one end electrically connected to the energy storage structure 510 and the other end electrically connected to the light-emitting element 530. The photosensitive element 520 is a component that can control the on / off state of the circuit according to changes in ambient light intensity. Specifically, it can be implemented using a photoresistor or a photodiode. When the ambient light intensity is lower than a set threshold, the circuit is automatically turned on.

[0093] The light-emitting element 530 is connected to the other end of the photosensitive element 520, and the light-emitting element 530 is electrically connected to the energy storage structure 510 through the photosensitive element 520. The light-emitting element 530 refers to a device used for emitting light, which can be implemented using LED beads or surface-mount LEDs. The LED beads are fixed to the back 420 of the logo plate 400 by the bracket 440 and face the light-transmitting area.

[0094] Specifically, the light-emitting element 530 is electrically connected to the energy storage structure 510 via the photosensitive element 520. The photosensitive element 520 can control the on / off state of the circuit between the light-emitting element 530 and the energy storage structure 510. When the photosensitive element 520 senses that the ambient light intensity is lower than a set threshold, the photosensitive element 520 enables conduction between the light-emitting element 530 and the energy storage structure 510, causing the light-emitting element 530 to emit light. Furthermore, the light is emitted from the light-transmitting part 450 on the emblem plate 400, thus making the wheel hub emblem illuminated. In this process, the energy storage structure 510 not only provides energy to the light-emitting unit 500, but its physical weight also plays a role in balancing the emblem.

[0095] Through the above technical solution, this application achieves the autonomous light-emitting function of the logo plate 400 in low-light environments, while maintaining the stability of the logo plate 400 through the weight distribution of the energy storage structure 510. The photosensitive element 520 ensures that the light-emitting element 530 is activated only when needed, effectively extending the working time of the energy storage structure 510.

[0096] Compared to existing technologies, traditional luminous car logos rely on the rotation of the wheel hub to cut magnetic lines of force to generate electricity. This method causes the logo to deflect under force and increases rolling resistance. In contrast, this solution combines an energy storage structure 510 with a photosensitive element 520, which eliminates the deflection problem caused by mechanical power generation and avoids additional energy loss.

[0097] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the energy storage structure 510 may include an energy storage element 511 and a photovoltaic panel 512. The energy storage element 511 is disposed on the back side 420 of the logo plate 400. The photovoltaic panel 512 is disposed on the side of the energy storage element 511 facing the logo plate 400 and is electrically connected to the energy storage element 511.

[0098] The energy storage component 511 is a device for storing electrical energy, which can be implemented using a battery or a supercapacitor. It is arranged on the back 420 of the logo plate 400 to provide stable power support and as part of the counterweight structure. The photovoltaic panel 512 is a device for converting light energy into electrical energy, which can be implemented using a monocrystalline silicon or polycrystalline silicon solar panel. It is arranged on the side of the energy storage component 511 facing the logo plate 400 to receive external light and charge the energy storage component 511.

[0099] Specifically, the energy storage component 511 is mounted on the back 420 of the logo plate 400 via a fixed structure. Its size and weight are designed to act as a counterweight 300 while meeting energy storage requirements, thereby balancing the center of gravity of the logo plate 400. A photovoltaic panel 512 covers the surface of the energy storage component 511. The photovoltaic panel 512 is positioned facing the light-transmitting area on the logo plate 400, allowing external light to penetrate the logo plate 400 and illuminate the photovoltaic panel 512. The photovoltaic panel 512 and the energy storage component 511 are connected by wires. During the day, the photovoltaic panel 512 converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in the energy storage component 511. At night, the energy storage component 511 powers the light-emitting unit 500. Thus, the energy storage component 511 and the photovoltaic panel 512 achieve energy self-sufficiency while simplifying the structure through an integrated design, reducing the assembly complexity caused by the additional counterweight 300.

[0100] Compared to existing technologies, traditional luminous car emblems typically rely on vehicle power supplies or mechanical generators for power, leading to increased energy consumption or complex structures. This solution, however, integrates a photovoltaic panel 512 with an energy storage component 511, achieving zero-additional-energy power supply while optimizing the counterweight effect through the mass distribution of the energy storage component 511. Furthermore, in existing technologies, the counterweight structure and power supply module are usually separate components, while this solution integrates their functions, reducing the number of parts and simplifying installation.

[0101] Through the above technical solution, this application can achieve continuous illumination of the wheel hub emblem without relying on an external power source. Simultaneously, the combination of the photovoltaic panel 512 and the energy storage component 511 optimizes the counterweight effect, ensuring the emblem plate 400 maintains stable orientation during vehicle operation. The installation position of the energy storage component 511 further avoids electrical connection failures caused by external vibrations, improving system reliability.

[0102] Reference Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the wheel hub logo may also include a bracket 440 disposed on the back 420, the bracket 440 having a hollow structure 441, the bracket 440 being used to mount and support the light-emitting unit 500.

[0103] The bracket 440 refers to the support component fixed to the back 420 of the logo plate 400. Specifically, it can be made of metal or engineering plastic and has a frame structure with a storage slot. The energy storage structure can be installed in the storage slot and connected to the logo plate 400 by bolts or snap-fit. Its function is to provide a stable mounting base for the light-emitting unit 500 and prevent the component from falling off due to vehicle vibration.

[0104] The hollow structure 441 refers to the penetrating gaps on the surface of the support 440, which can be formed into a grid-like, strip-like, or honeycomb-like hole through stamping or injection molding processes. This structure can reduce the amount of material used while allowing light to penetrate the support 440 and shine on the back 420 of the logo plate 400, without the support 440 blocking the light path.

[0105] Specifically, the bracket 440 is fixed to the pre-set mounting position on the back 420 of the logo plate 400 by bolts or adhesive, and its slot 130 matches the edge shape of the light-emitting unit 500. When the light-emitting unit 500 is inserted into the slot 130, the hollow area of ​​the bracket 440 allows the light generated by the light-emitting element 530 to be directly projected onto the light-transmitting part 450 of the logo plate 400. For example, when the bracket 440 adopts a ring frame structure, its central hollow area forms a light channel with a diameter larger than that of the light-emitting unit 500, allowing the light to cover the effective illumination area of ​​the back 420 of the logo plate 400. During vehicle operation, the rigid support structure of the bracket 440 can resist the influence of centrifugal force on the position of the light-emitting unit 500, maintaining the perpendicular relationship between the light-emitting direction and the logo plate 400.

[0106] Compared with existing technologies, the light-emitting elements of traditional illuminated car logos are usually directly pasted onto the back panel, lacking a dedicated support structure. Under high-speed rotation or bumpy conditions, they are prone to displacement, causing light deviation. In contrast, this solution uses a bracket 440 with a hollow structure 441 to achieve both mechanical fixation of the light-emitting unit 500 and optimization of the light transmission path to ensure uniform illumination of the front 410 of the logo plate 400.

[0107] Through the above technical solution, this application effectively solves the problems of poor installation stability and low light efficiency of the light-emitting unit 500. The physical constraint of the bracket 440 keeps the light-emitting unit 500 in a constant position in a dynamic environment, while the hollow structure 441 eliminates light propagation obstacles, allowing the light-transmitting area of ​​the front 410 of the emblem plate 400 to obtain sufficient and uniform illumination, significantly improving the visibility of the wheel hub emblem at night or in low light conditions.

[0108] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the wheel emblem may also include a dust cover 600. By providing a dust cover 600, dust and other impurities from the external environment can be reduced from entering the wheel emblem and affecting the cleanliness of the emblem plate 400 surface, thereby improving the aesthetics and cleanliness of the wheel emblem.

[0109] The dust cover 600 may include a transparent plate 610 covering the logo plate 400, and a frame 620 surrounding the transparent plate 610, the outer periphery of which has a plurality of spaced-apart clips 630. The outer periphery of the base 100 has a plurality of slots 130 that fit with the clips 630, and the dust cover 600 and the base 100 are fastened together by the clips 630 and the slots 130.

[0110] The transparent plate 610 refers to the flat component covering the surface of the logo plate 400. It can be made of polycarbonate or acrylic material and is used to isolate external dust and moisture from penetrating the inside of the logo while maintaining the visibility of the logo.

[0111] The frame 620 refers to the annular support structure set around the edge of the transparent plate 610. It can be made of injection-molded engineering plastic and is used to fix the transparent plate 610 and support the buckle 630.

[0112] The buckle 630 refers to the protruding structure set on the outer periphery of the frame 620, such as a claw with barbs made of elastic plastic, which achieves mechanical locking between the dust cover 600 and the base 100 by cooperating with the slot 130 on the outer periphery of the base 100.

[0113] The slot 130 refers to the groove structure formed on the outer periphery of the base 100, such as a rectangular groove that matches the shape of the buckle 630, used to accommodate the buckle 630 and limit its displacement.

[0114] Specifically, the dust cover 600 covers the surface of the logo plate 400 through the transparent plate 610, and the frame 620 surrounds the outer periphery of the transparent plate 610 to form support. During installation, the buckles 630 on the outer periphery of the frame 620 are aligned with the slots 130 on the outer periphery of the base 100 and pressed together, and the barbs of the buckles 630 are embedded into the inner wall of the slots 130 to form an interlock.

[0115] In some embodiments, the snap fasteners 630 are arranged at intervals to form evenly distributed connection points. For example, six snap fasteners 630 are arranged at 60-degree intervals along the circumference to disperse mechanical stress. The mating clearance between the snap fasteners 630 and the slots 130 can be controlled within the range of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm, ensuring smooth assembly while preventing loosening. When disassembling the dust cover 600, the snap fasteners 630 can be pried open with a tool to release their elastic deformation, achieving non-destructive disassembly and assembly.

[0116] Through the above technical solution, the mechanical interlocking structure of the buckle 630 and the slot 130 maintains a stable connection under vibration, preventing the dust cover 600 from falling off and damaging internal components. The detachable design facilitates cleaning, maintenance, or replacement of damaged parts, reducing operating costs. The sealed cover of the transparent plate 610, combined with the rigid support of the frame 620, effectively isolates external contaminants from intrusion, extending the service life of the bearings and electronic components inside the logo.

[0117] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the wheel hub emblem may also include a sealing ring 700, which is disposed on the side of the transparent plate 610 facing the base 100 and is used to seal the joint between the transparent plate 610 and the base 100.

[0118] The sealing ring 700 refers to an annular component with elasticity and sealing properties, which can be made of rubber or silicone material and fills the gap at the joint through compression deformation. In this design, the sealing ring 700 is designed to cover the contact surface between the transparent plate 610 and the base 100, using its elastic deformation capability to eliminate assembly tolerances and prevent external dust, moisture and other contaminants from entering the internal space.

[0119] Specifically, during the assembly of the dust cover 600 and the base 100, the sealing ring 700 is pre-placed in the annular groove on the inner edge of the transparent plate 610. When the buckle 630 and the slot 130 are engaged, the sealing ring 700 is deformed by the pressure of the transparent plate 610 and the base 100, tightly fitting against the surface of the mating joint. This deformation allows the sealing ring 700 to fill the tiny gaps at the mating joint, forming a continuous and uninterrupted sealing barrier. For example, when the wheel passes through a waterlogged area, the sealing ring 700 can prevent water from seeping into the interior along the mating joint, avoiding rust and failure of the first bearing 220 and the second bearing 230 due to water ingress.

[0120] Through the above technical solution, this application effectively solves the problem of contaminants easily seeping into the joint between the dust cover 600 and the base 100, reduces the risk of internal parts failure due to environmental corrosion, and extends the service life of moving parts such as the first bearing 220 and the second bearing 230. At the same time, the structural design of the sealing ring 700 does not affect the disassembly and maintenance of the dust cover 600, and takes into account the ease of assembly while ensuring sealing performance.

[0121] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the base 100 may include a plurality of snap-fit ​​members 140 for engaging with snap-fit ​​slots on the hub.

[0122] The snap-fit ​​element 140 refers to a mechanical connection structure disposed on the outer periphery of the base 100. Specifically, it can be implemented using an elastic snap-fit ​​element 140 or a detachable metal claw, its shape complementing the snap-fit ​​groove of the wheel hub. The snap-fit ​​groove refers to a receiving structure provided on the surface of the wheel hub, specifically a recess or a snap-fit, used to physically engage with the protrusions or hook-shaped portions of the snap-fit ​​element 140. Through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​element 140 and the snap-fit ​​groove, the base 100 is securely fixed in the center of the wheel hub while retaining its detachable characteristic.

[0123] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​components 140 are evenly distributed circumferentially along the base 100. Each snap-fit ​​component 140 has an outwardly extending elastic arm. During installation, the elastic arm deforms under the pressure of the wheel hub snap-fit ​​groove. When the snap-fit ​​component 140 is fully embedded in the snap-fit ​​groove, the elastic arm returns to its initial shape and locks with the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​groove. This structure allows the connection between the base 100 and the wheel hub to be completed without additional fasteners, simply by pushing. During disassembly, applying reverse pressure to the elastic arm of the snap-fit ​​component 140 with a tool can release the locking state and achieve quick separation.

[0124] Through the above technical solution, this application achieves rapid installation and reliable fixation of the wheel hub emblem to the wheel hub. The elastic snap-fit ​​structure effectively absorbs vibration energy, preventing connection failure due to resonance during high-speed driving. The circumferential distribution design of the snap-fit ​​component 140 ensures uniform force distribution, avoiding structural damage caused by local stress concentration. It also adapts to wheel hub snap-fit ​​grooves of different sizes, improving versatility and ease of maintenance.

[0125] This application also provides a vehicle, which may include a wheel hub and the aforementioned wheel hub logo.

[0126] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment can significantly improve the orientation stability of the wheel hub emblem by using the above-mentioned wheel hub emblem, and avoid the wheel hub emblem from deflecting when the wheel rotates.

[0127] In some embodiments, the vehicle may be a gasoline-powered vehicle, or it may be a new energy vehicle, such as a pure electric vehicle (PEV / BEV), a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), or a fuel cell electric vehicle. The vehicle may also be any vehicle equipped with a battery.

[0128] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

[0129] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A wheel hub vehicle marking, characterized in that include: A base (100) having a mounting groove (110) for fixed mounting to a wheel hub; A rotating mechanism (200) is disposed in the mounting groove (110), and the rotating mechanism (200) is rotatably connected to the base (100) about a rotation axis; A counterweight (300) is disposed on the side of the rotating mechanism (200) that is offset from the axis of rotation; The logo plate (400) includes a front side (410) and a back side (420) opposite each other in a first direction, the front side (410) facing the outside of the vehicle, and the back side (420) covering the opening of the mounting groove (110). The logo plate (400) is rotatably connected to the rotating mechanism (200) about a rotation axis. A light-emitting unit (500) is disposed on the back side (420) on a side offset from the axis of rotation, the light-emitting unit (500) being used to make the logo plate (400) light up.

2. The wheel hub emblem according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (100) includes a first bearing (120) disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove (110), and the back (420) of the logo plate (400) has a second bearing (430); The rotating mechanism (200) includes: The intermediate support plate (210) includes a first shaft hole (211) and a second shaft hole (212) that are arranged opposite to each other along the direction of rotation axis. The first shaft seat (120) is inserted into the first shaft hole (211), and the second shaft seat (430) is inserted into the second shaft hole (212). The counterweight (300) is disposed on the side of the intermediate support plate (210) that is offset from the axis of rotation; The first bearing (220) is disposed in the first shaft hole (211) and located between the first shaft hole (211) and the first bearing seat (120); The second bearing (230) is disposed in the second shaft hole (212) and located between the second shaft hole (212) and the second bearing seat (430).

3. The wheel cart emblem of claim 1, wherein The light-emitting unit (500) includes: An energy storage structure (510) is disposed on the back side (420) of the logo plate (400); A photosensitive element (520) is disposed facing the logo plate (400), and one end is electrically connected to the energy storage structure (510). The light-emitting element (530) is connected to the other end of the photosensitive element (520), and the light-emitting element (530) is electrically connected to the energy storage structure (510) through the photosensitive element (520).

4. The wheel cart emblem of claim 3, wherein, The energy storage structure (510) includes: An energy storage component (511) is disposed on the back side (420) of the logo plate (400); A photovoltaic panel (512) is disposed on the side of the energy storage device (511) facing the logo plate (400) and is electrically connected to the energy storage device (511).

5. The wheel cart emblem of claim 3, wherein, The wheel hub logo also includes a bracket (440) disposed on the back (420), the bracket (440) having a hollow structure (441), the bracket (440) being used to mount and support the light-emitting unit (500).

6. The wheel cart emblem of claim 1, wherein, The logo plate (400) includes a light-transmitting part (450) and a light-blocking part (460), the light-transmitting part (450) being used to form the logo.

7. The wheel hub emblem according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wheel hub logo also includes a dust cover (600); The dust cover (600) includes a transparent plate (610) covering the logo plate (400) and a frame (620) surrounding the outer periphery of the transparent plate (610), the outer periphery of which has a plurality of spaced buckles (630). The outer periphery of the base (100) has a plurality of slots (130) that are adapted to the buckle (630), and the dust cover (600) and the base (100) are fastened together by the buckle (630) and the slots (130).

8. The wheel hub emblem according to claim 7, characterized in that, The wheel hub logo also includes a sealing ring (700); The sealing ring (700) is disposed on the side of the transparent plate (610) facing the base (100), and the sealing ring (700) is used to seal the joint between the transparent plate (610) and the base (100).

9. The wheel hub emblem according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the base (100) includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​members (140) for connecting to snap-fit ​​grooves on the hub.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes wheel hubs, and wheel hub logos as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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