A hubcap suspension assembly connection assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of wheel hub cover suspension assembly connecting components, including wheel hub cover, it includes wheel hub cover main body and the clamping seat of connecting wheel hub cover main body, the clamping seat is equipped with first clamping leg and clamping groove;Suspension assembly, including the base equipped with second clamping leg, the base is located in the inside of the clamping seat and the second clamping leg is connected with the clamping groove;Hub, it is equipped with the first clamping convex of inner wall setting central hole, the first clamping leg is inserted in the central hole and is connected with the first clamping convex. The utility model can not only quickly replace wheel hub cover, but also improve the structural stability of suspension assembly, reduce rotation and vibration phenomenon.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive wheel hub technology, and in particular to a wheel hub cover suspension assembly connection component. Background Technology

[0002] The wheel hub is primarily used to mount and support the tire; the wheel hub cap is installed on the outside of the wheel hub, serving to prevent dust, protect the wheel bolts, and enhance aesthetics. Currently, a snap-fit ​​mechanical connection structure is commonly used between the wheel hub and the wheel hub cap. However, this connection method has some drawbacks. When the elastic clips on the back of the wheel hub cap are fully engaged with the corresponding slots on the wheel hub, their barbs form a rigid lock with the slots, making disassembly extremely difficult. Furthermore, existing wheel hub caps often have nameplates with brand logos or decorative patterns, which are usually fixed to the surface of the wheel hub cap by snap-fit ​​or adhesive. In actual use, due to continuous vibrations during vehicle operation and wear on the connection structure itself, the nameplates are prone to relative rotation, affecting visual appeal and the overall quality of the product. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the problems of easy vibration of the suspension assembly and rotation of the relative hub cover, and the difficulty in replacing the hub cover in the prior art. In this way, a hub cover suspension assembly connection component is provided, which can not only quickly replace the hub cover, but also improve the structural stability of the suspension assembly and reduce rotation and vibration.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a hubcap suspension assembly connection component, including, A hubcap, comprising a hubcap body and a mounting bracket for connecting the hubcap body, the mounting bracket having a first mounting foot and a mounting groove; A suspension assembly includes a base with a second locking foot, the base being located inside the locking seat and the second locking foot engaging with the locking slot; The wheel hub has a central hole with a first locking protrusion on its inner wall. The first locking foot is inserted into the central hole and is engaged with the first locking protrusion by the elastic force of an elastic element.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the card holder has a plurality of first card feet arranged in a ring, and an elastic element is provided on the inner side of the plurality of first card feet, the elastic element expanding the plurality of first card feet radially.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner side of the first locking foot is provided with a second locking protrusion and a third locking protrusion, the second locking protrusion and the third locking protrusion abut against both sides of the elastic element, and the third locking protrusion extends along the axial direction of the hub cover.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the card holder includes a sleeve connected to the hub cover body and a step connected to the inner wall of the sleeve, and the base abuts against the step.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, the step is provided with the slot.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, a first carding platform and a second carding platform are provided on one side of the step. The first carding platform and the second carding platform are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the card slot. The length of the second carding platform along the axial direction of the hub cover is greater than the length of the first carding platform. The second carding platform is provided with a guide slope.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the step abuts against the hub along the axial direction of the hub cover.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the two opposite walls of the slot gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the second locking pin.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer edge of the hub cover is provided with a support seat, and the support seat abuts against the hub.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first locking foot is interference-fitted with the wheel hub.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The wheel hub cover suspension assembly connection described in this utility model features a second locking foot on one side of the base and a locking groove on the locking seat. When the base and the locking seat are assembled, the second locking foot is inserted into the locking groove, which not only fixes the base and the wheel hub cover, reducing vibration of the suspension assembly, but also prevents relative rotation of the suspension assembly, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics of the product. An elastic element provides continuous locking force to the first locking foot, and removing the elastic element allows for quick release of the wheel hub cover from the wheel hub, reducing the difficulty of replacing the wheel hub cover. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the wheel hub cover suspension assembly connection in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is another cross-sectional view of the wheel hub cover suspension assembly connection in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged view of point A shown; Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the hubcap.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 11. Hub cover body; 12. Mounting seat; 121. Sleeve; 122. Step; 1221. First guide slope; 1222. Second guide slope; 13. First mounting foot; 131. Second mounting protrusion; 132. Third mounting protrusion; 14. Mounting groove; 15. First mounting platform; 16. Second mounting platform; 161. Third guide slope; 17. Support base; 2. Suspension assembly; 21. Base; 211. Second mounting foot; 3. Hub; 31. Center hole; 32. First mounting protrusion; 4. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0018] For reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a hubcap suspension assembly connection assembly is disclosed, comprising, A hubcap, comprising a hubcap body 11 and a mounting bracket 12 connected to the hubcap body 11, wherein the mounting bracket 12 is provided with a first mounting foot 13 and a mounting groove 14; The suspension assembly 2 includes a base 21 with a second locking foot 211, the base 21 being located inside the locking seat 12 and the second locking foot 211 engaging with the locking groove 14; The hub 3 has a central hole 31 with a first locking protrusion 32 on its inner wall, and the first locking foot 13 is inserted into the central hole 31 and engages with the first locking protrusion 32.

[0019] The wheel cover suspension assembly connection described in this embodiment is achieved by setting a second locking foot 211 on one side of the base 21 and a locking groove 14 on the locking seat 12. When the base 21 and the locking seat 12 are assembled, the second locking foot 211 is locked into the locking groove 14, which can fix the base 21 and the wheel cover, reduce the vibration of the suspension assembly 2, and prevent the suspension assembly 2 from rotating relative to each other, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics of the product. The elastic element 4 provides a continuous locking force to the first locking foot 13. Removing the elastic element 4 can quickly release the wheel cover from the wheel hub 3, reducing the difficulty of replacing the wheel cover.

[0020] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 12 is a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. The mounting bracket 12 is connected to the center of the hub cover body 11. The suspension assembly 2 also includes a nameplate, etc. The first mounting protrusion 32 is an annular protrusion structure extending circumferentially along the inner wall of the central hole 31.

[0021] For reference Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the card holder 12 has six first card feet 13 evenly distributed in a ring at intervals. The inner sides of the six first card feet 13 abut against the elastic element 4, and the elastic element 4 expands the six first card feet 13 radially, so that the first card feet 13 are firmly engaged with the first card protrusion 32.

[0022] For reference Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, each of the first locking feet 13 is provided with a second locking protrusion 131 and a third locking protrusion 132 on its inner side. The second locking protrusion 131 and the third locking protrusion 132 abut against the two sides of the elastic element 4 along the axial direction of the hub cover, which is used to limit the elastic element 4 and prevent it from shifting or falling off during use; the third locking protrusion 132 extends along the axial direction of the hub cover.

[0023] For reference Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the card holder 12 includes a sleeve 121 connected to the hub cover body 11 and a step 122 connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 121. The step 122 extends circumferentially along the sleeve 121 to form an annular step 122. The base 21 abuts against the step 122, and the step 122 provides a uniform support surface for the base 21.

[0024] For reference Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the step 122 is provided with the slot 14, the purpose of which is to integrate the support function and the locking function into one structure, thereby simplifying the structure of the slot 12.

[0025] For reference Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the step 122 is provided with a first locking platform 15 and a second locking platform 16 on the side opposite to the abutting base 21. The first locking platform 15 and the second locking platform 16 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the slot 14. When the second locking foot 211 is inserted into place, the first locking platform 15 and the second locking foot 211 form a locking engagement. The second locking platform 16 is used to support the second locking foot 211. The length of the second locking platform 16 along the axial direction of the hub cover is greater than the length of the first locking platform 15. The second locking platform 16 is provided with a guide slope. The guide slope is used to guide the second locking foot 211, so that the second locking foot 211 continuously elastically deforms during the insertion into the slot 14 and finally engages with the first locking platform 15. This guide slope is marked as the third guide slope 161.

[0026] For reference Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the step 122 abuts against the hub 3 along the axial direction of the hub cover, and the end face of the hub 3 further supports the hub cover, thereby improving the stability of the hub cover.

[0027] For reference Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the two opposite walls of the slot 14 gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the second locking foot 211, so that the slot 14 forms a wedge-shaped guide so that the second locking foot 211 can be quickly inserted into the slot 14. Furthermore, the two opposite walls of the slot 14 are both set as inclined surfaces, specifically a first guide inclined surface 1221 and a second guide inclined surface 1222.

[0028] For reference Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the outer edge of the hub cover is provided with a support seat 17, the support seat 17 abuts against the hub 3, and the support seat 17 supports the outer edge of the hub cover to reduce the deformation and vibration of the outer edge of the hub cover.

[0029] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first locking foot 13 is interference-fitted with the wheel hub 3 to provide initial pre-fixation of the locking seat 12, preventing it from easily falling off or shifting during subsequent operations (such as installing elastic elements or suspension assemblies).

[0030] For reference Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the elastic element 4 is preferably a snap ring.

[0031] The working principle of the wheel hub cover suspension assembly connection described in this utility model is as follows: After aligning multiple first locking feet 13 with the center hole 31, press the wheel hub cover firmly to make the first locking feet 13 and the first locking protrusion 32 engage, thus achieving initial engagement between the wheel hub 3 and the wheel hub cover. Then, insert the elastic element 4 into the first locking feet 13 and use the pushing force of the elastic element 4 to push the multiple first locking feet 13 outward to lock the wheel hub 3 and the wheel hub cover. Next, align the second locking feet 211 of the base 21 with the slot 14, and then press the suspension assembly 2 firmly until the second locking feet 211 and the first locking platform 15 are engaged. At this point, the connection between the wheel hub cover and the suspension assembly 2 is completed.

[0032] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component, characterized in that, include, A hubcap, comprising a hubcap body and a mounting bracket for connecting the hubcap body, the mounting bracket having a first mounting foot and a mounting groove; A suspension assembly includes a base with a second locking foot, the base being located inside the locking seat and the second locking foot engaging with the locking slot; The wheel hub has a central hole with a first locking protrusion on its inner wall. The first locking foot is inserted into the central hole and is engaged with the first locking protrusion by the elastic force of an elastic element.

2. The hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card holder has a plurality of first card feet arranged in a ring, and an elastic element is provided on the inner side of the plurality of first card feet. The elastic element expands the plurality of first card feet radially.

3. The hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the first locking foot is provided with a second locking protrusion and a third locking protrusion. The second locking protrusion and the third locking protrusion abut against the two sides of the elastic element, and the third locking protrusion extends along the axial direction of the hub cover.

4. The hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes a sleeve connected to the hubcap body and a step connected to the inner wall of the sleeve, with the base abutting against the step.

5. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step is provided with the slot.

6. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first carding platform and a second carding platform are provided on one side of the step. The first carding platform and the second carding platform are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the card slot. The length of the second carding platform along the axial direction of the hub cover is greater than the length of the first carding platform. The second carding platform is provided with a guide slope.

7. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step abuts against the hub along the axial direction of the hub cover.

8. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the two opposite walls of the slot gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the second locking pin.

9. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer edge of the hubcap is provided with a support seat, which abuts against the hub.

10. A hubcap suspension assembly connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking pin is interference-fitted with the wheel hub.

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