Universal Wheel Locking Device with Rotating Insert Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wheel lock systems are not universally compatible with various car makes and models, and can be easily removed by experienced thieves, failing to provide reliable protection against unauthorized wheel removal.
Innovation Solution
A universal comprehensive locking system for vehicle wheels featuring a main module with an insert structure that covers nuts or bolts, a center bolt, and a locking mechanism, allowing secure fixation without requiring wheel removal, with adaptable components to fit different wheel sizes and models, and a locking mechanism that prevents unauthorized access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wheel lock device is designed to be universally compatible with various car makes and models, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device incorporates a universal adapter system with multiple attachment mechanisms that can accommodate different wheel bolt patterns and hub configurations. The main module includes interchangeable adapter plates and adjustable mounting configurations that allow the same device to secure various car makes and models without requiring complete redesign
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into modular components including a main locking module, removable adapter plates, and separate insert structures. This segmentation allows different combinations of components to be used depending on the specific wheel configuration, providing universal compatibility while keeping each individual component relatively simple in design
2Reliability
If the insert structure is designed to exert force on the inner walls of the wheel hub for secure fixation, then reliability is improved, but the force required for installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The insert structure employs a dynamic expansion mechanism where the locking elements are inserted in a compressed state and then expanded within the wheel hub after positioning. This allows the structure to transition from a low-force insertion mode to a high-force locking mode, achieving secure fixation without requiring excessive installation force
Solution Approach 2:
The insert structure utilizes radial expansion force applied perpendicular to the axial insertion direction. The locking elements are inserted axially with minimal force and then expand radially outward to engage the inner walls of the wheel hub, creating secure fixation through a different dimensional force application
3Reliability
If the locking mechanism prevents the center bolt from rotating relative to the main module, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism incorporates a self-locking feature where the center bolt automatically engages with the main module upon insertion and tightening. The design includes automatic detent mechanisms and friction-based locking surfaces that secure the bolt without requiring additional manual locking actions, maintaining both security and ease of operation
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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 insert structure is further transferable from an open position to a closed position upon rotation of said upper part around said axial joint wherein the insert structure in said open position is adapted for insertion in the wheel concentrically to the axis of rotation of the wheel and wherein the insert structure in said closed position is adapted for fixating the insert structure in said wheel upon transfer to the closed position after insertion in the wheel. 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.