Wheel Hub Locking Insert Structure for Universal Anti-Theft Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wheel lock systems are not universally adaptable to various car makes and models, and can be easily bypassed by thieves, necessitating a more secure and versatile locking mechanism for vehicle wheels.
Innovation Solution
A wheel locking device with an insert structure that secures to the wheel hub without removal, featuring a locking mechanism that prevents rotational movement of the center bolt, and includes protective elements to hinder access to bolts/lug nuts, utilizing a key-operated lock and wedges to exert force on the wheel hub for secure fixation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing wheel lock systems are used, then wheel security is provided, but they are not universally adaptable to various car makes and models
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device is designed with a universal adapter system that can accommodate different wheel hub sizes and configurations. The device includes adjustable mounting mechanisms and multiple adapter plates that allow it to be installed on various car makes and models without requiring wheel removal, thereby achieving universality while maintaining security through standardized locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device is divided into separate modular components including the main locking mechanism, adapter plates, and mounting elements. This segmentation allows the adapter portion to be customized for different vehicle types while the core locking mechanism remains standardized, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and reliability.
2Reliability
If existing wheel lock systems are used, then wheel security is provided, but they can be easily bypassed by thieves
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism incorporates dynamic elements including a cam-actuated locking system that transitions between locked and unlocked states. The lock requires specific rotational movements and sequences to disengage, making it difficult for thieves to bypass quickly while remaining operable by the authorized user with the correct key or combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The device introduces an intermediary locking mechanism between the wheel and the vehicle hub that requires authentication to disengage. This intermediary layer (the lock itself) prevents direct access to the wheel bolts, thereby enhancing security reliability while maintaining ease of operation through the authentication process.
3Reliability
If wheel removal is required for installation, then secure fixation is achieved, but user utilization is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes pre-configured adapter plates and mounting components that are prepared in advance to match specific wheel hub configurations. The insert structure is designed to be inserted in an open position and then transferred to a closed position for securing, allowing installation without wheel removal while ensuring secure fixation through the predetermined mechanical engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism utilizes a dimensional transition approach where the insert structure moves from an open insertion position to a closed locked position. This dimensional change allows the device to be installed through the wheel hub opening without removing the wheel, while the closed position provides secure fixation equivalent to or exceeding traditional methods.
4Reliability
If multiple components are used for fixation, then secure mounting is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines multiple fixation functions into integrated components. The insert structure serves both as the mounting interface and the locking mechanism, while the adapter plates incorporate both alignment and securing functions. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining secure mounting through the combined functionality of each element.
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AI summary
A device for locking the wheel of a vehicle. The device comprises a main module adapted to be attached to the wheel and configured to cover nuts or bolts for attaching the wheel to the vehicle. The device further comprises an insert structure comprising an upper part and a lower part wherein the upper part is rotatably joined to the lower part by an axial joint. The device further comprises a center bolt adapted to be connected through the main module to the lower part of the insert structure by means of a threading as well as a locking mechanism adapted to be arranged in a locking state in which the locking mechanism prevents the center bolt from rotating relative the main module, and in an open state in which the locking mechanism allows the center bolt to rotate relative the main module.