Emergency Wheel Attachment With Segmented Hub Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle wheel attachments require removal of the wheel or lifting of the vehicle for installation, which is inconvenient and time-consuming, especially when operating with limited tire function such as a flat tire or in icy conditions.
Innovation Solution
A modular attachment system with a base body comprising a first and second peripheral segment, where the first segment is fastened to the wheel hub and the second segment is aligned and secured relative to the first using a mounting element, allowing for secure attachment without wheel removal or lifting, utilizing a fastening portion with a hole pattern matching the wheel hub and clamping means for engagement with the rim.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing attachment methods are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but wheel removal or vehicle lifting is required
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment base body is divided into a first peripheral segment and a second peripheral segment that can be mounted separately. The first peripheral segment includes a fastening portion that can be attached to the bolt circle without requiring wheel removal, while the second peripheral segment is aligned and secured using a mounting element, enabling secure attachment through modular installation steps
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening portion is pre-configured with a hole pattern matching the bolt circle, allowing it to be directly fastened to the wheel hub before the second peripheral segment is installed. This preliminary fastening action enables the attachment to be secured without requiring the wheel to be removed or the vehicle to be lifted
2Reliability
If wheel removal is required for mounting, then secure attachment is achieved, but mounting time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment is segmented into modular components where the first peripheral segment with the fastening portion can be installed independently on the bolt circle. This segmentation allows the attachment to be mounted in place without requiring wheel removal, significantly reducing mounting time while maintaining security through the multi-component fastening system
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening portion is designed with a universal hole pattern that matches the bolt circle, allowing it to be fastened directly to the wheel hub using existing wheel mounting points. This multi-functional design enables the attachment to be secured without specialized tools or procedures, reducing mounting time and complexity
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to an attachment for a vehicle wheel which allows the vehicle to be driven with limited tire functions.