FR2797416A1

FR2797416A1 - Motor vehicle wheel trim has fixed central badge with boss clipped into inner ring of ball bearing

Info

Publication number: FR2797416A1
Application number: FR9910450A
Authority: FR
Inventors: Abder Rahim Ennadi
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-08-13
Filing date: 1999-08-13
Publication date: 2001-02-16
Anticipated expiration: 2019-08-13
Also published as: FR2797416B1

Abstract

The wheel trim consists of a main disc (4) which is fixed onto the wheel by lugs and a wire ring (5), and a fixed central badge (1) with a logo and a rear boss which clips into the inner ring of a ball bearing (3). The inside of the badge, which is made from an injection-moulded plastic, is fitted with an iron weight (2) to keep it upright.

Description

La présente invention concerne un enjoliveur à partie centrale fixe permettant la visualisation normale de la marque, ou d'un quelconque logo inscrit sur celui-ci, même en cas de rotation de la roue du véhicule. The present invention relates to a hubcap with a fixed central part allowing normal visualization of the mark, or of any logo inscribed thereon, even in the event of rotation of the vehicle wheel.

Il existe toutes sortes d'enjoliveurs qui ne diffèrent que par leur style, leur marque, les signes ou les logos qu'ils portent. Ils se fixent tous sur les jantes par clipsage de cinq ou six pattes maintenues par un fil métallique circulaire de section diamétrale d'environ 3 mm. Quel que soit le logo ou dessin porté par l'enjoliveur, il est solidaire de ce dernier, puisque celui-ci n'est constitué que d'une seule partie. Lorsque le véhicule est en mouvement, l'enjoliveur tourne avec la roue, et donc, le dessin positionné en partie centrale de celui-ci tourne également. There are all kinds of hubcaps that differ only in style, brand, signs or logos. They are all attached to the rims by clipping five or six tabs held together by a circular metal wire with a diametrical section of approximately 3 mm. Whatever the logo or design worn by the hubcap, it is integral with the latter, since the latter consists of only one part. When the vehicle is in motion, the hubcap rotates with the wheel, and therefore, the design positioned in the central part of it also rotates.

L'enjoliveur selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient. Il comporte en effet, selon une première caractéristique, un médaillon central fixe par rapport à la roue en mouvement, sur lequel seront dessinés les logos. Lorsque le véhicule est en mouvement, la roue tourne, entraînant la partie externe de l'enjoliveur avec elle, mais laissant fixe par rapport au véhicule la partie centrale portant le dessin. La marque ou le logo reste donc toujours à l'endroit pour l'observateur de la rue. The hubcap according to the invention overcomes this drawback. According to a first characteristic, it indeed comprises a central medallion fixed relative to the moving wheel, on which the logos will be drawn. When the vehicle is in motion, the wheel turns, driving the outer part of the hubcap with it, but leaving the central part bearing the design fixed relative to the vehicle. The brand or logo therefore always remains in the right place for the street observer.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention La figure 1 représente, en perspective éclatée, tous les éléments constitutifs de l'invention. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention. FIG. 1 shows, in exploded perspective, all the constituent elements of the invention.

La figure 2 représente, en coupe, le dispositif de l'invention. Figure 2 shows, in section, the device of the invention.

En référence à ces dessins, l'enjoliveur comporte un médaillon central (1), de dimension diamétrale variable en fonction du logo ou du style. Sur la face visible de celui-ci, est dessiné le logo ou le dessin voulu, et sur sa face cachée, une masse de fer (2) est fixée par la matière du médaillon elle-même, selon un principe de fabrication par injection plastique. Cette masse (2) peut également avoir différentes formes, selon la conception de l'encombrement, et du montage sur la roue. En outre, sur sa face cachée, le médaillon possède, en son centre, une tige cylindrique. Celle-ci vient se clipser dans la bague intérieure du roulement à bille (3), type roulement à flasque. Ce roulement (3) vient se monter par clipsage, dans un logement prévu à cet effet sur la pièce (4). Celle-ci ressemble à un enjoliveur classique, se fixant sur la jante de la roue, au moyen de pattes maintenues par un fil métallique circulaire (5) de diamètre 3 mm environ. With reference to these drawings, the hubcap comprises a central medallion (1), of variable diametrical dimension depending on the logo or the style. On the visible side thereof, is drawn the desired logo or design, and on its hidden side, a mass of iron (2) is fixed by the material of the medallion itself, according to a principle of manufacture by plastic injection. . This mass (2) can also have different shapes, depending on the design of the space, and the mounting on the wheel. In addition, on its hidden side, the medallion has, in its center, a cylindrical rod. This is clipped into the inner ring of the ball bearing (3), flange bearing type. This bearing (3) is mounted by clipping, in a housing provided for this purpose on the part (4). This resembles a classic hubcap, fixing on the rim of the wheel, by means of lugs held by a circular metal wire (5) of diameter about 3 mm.

Le fonctionnement de l'enjoliveur est fort simple : la masse de fer (2), de par son poids, oblige le médaillon central (1), à être stable par rapport au véhicule, tandis que la partie (4), solidaire de la roue, tourne avec celle-ci. Ce mouvement est autorisé grâce à la présence du roulement (3), qui assure une liaison pivot entre le médaillon central (1) et la partie principale (4). Le logo ou le dessin reste donc à l'endroit, en position normale de visualisation malgré le mouvement de la roue. The operation of the hubcap is very simple: the mass of iron (2), by its weight, forces the central medallion (1) to be stable relative to the vehicle, while the part (4), integral with the wheel, turn with it. This movement is authorized thanks to the presence of the bearing (3), which provides a pivot connection between the central medallion (1) and the main part (4). The logo or design therefore remains upright, in the normal viewing position despite the movement of the wheel.

Claims

1) Wheel cover, with fixed central medallion, which ensures good vision and reading of the design or logo which it carries, characterized in that it comprises a central medallion (1), stationary part, having a cylindrical shape, amount by clipping into the inner ring of a ball bearing (3).

2) hubcap, according to claim 1, characterized in that the central medallion is held relative to its axis of rotation by the inner ring of the ball bearing (3) on the one hand, and by the iron mass (2) on the other hand. It is the latter, which thanks to its weight, keeps the medallion fixed relative to the moving car.

3) hubcap, according to claim 2, characterized in that the ball bearing is housed in a counterbore provided on the main part (4) by clipping, and provides the pivot connection between the central medallion (1) and the main part ( 4). The latter has a stamped in which is housed the bearing assembly (3), mass of iron (2), and medallion (1), thus giving it the appearance of a conventional hubcap.

4) hubcap, according to claim 3, characterized in that the main part (4) is fixed on the rim of the wheel by lugs of the same material, held by a circular metal wire (5) with a diameter of about 3 mm.