JPH08216602A - Side rim protector - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a side rim protector which prevents damage of a side rim of a road wheel of an automobile and increases decorative effect thereof. CONSTITUTION: A side rim protector 1 consists of a ringlike member 6 having substantially equal diameter to that of a side rim 5 and an engaging section 7 which is one of mounting means formed integrally with the ringlike member 6. The side rim protector 1 is fixed on a side rim 5 side by fitting the engaging section 7 in and engaging it with a groove 10 on the side rim 5 side. The side rim protector 1 does not come off while an automobile runs because it is fitted in the side rim 5 side firmly. Moreover, since it is formed by resin or rubber, damage of the side rim 5 is reduced and its impact force is reduced even if the ringlike member 6 comes into contact with a fringe stone of a road. Furthermore, it can be colored, thereby increasing decorative effect.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a side rim protector which protects and decorates a side rim of an automobile wheel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A vehicle wheel comprises a road wheel fixed to the wheel side and tires fitted to the wheel. The load wheel is made of a press-formed iron plate, a cast product or a product made of a sintered alloy, and has a ring-shaped side rim formed on the outer edge thereof. In some cases, a wheel cap is attached to the road wheel for protection and decoration of the road wheel, but with the advent of aluminum wheels, many of them have no wheel cap. Since the road wheel is located on the outermost surface of the lower part of the vehicle, there is a problem that the curb and the side rim come into contact with each other and the side rim is damaged if the vehicle approaches or approaches the sidewalk of the road while the vehicle is running or parked.

[0003]

Most of the drivers do not like the damage to the tire wheel in the above case, but some drivers do not care. However, the scratches that occur in the above cases become circumferential scratches along the side rim, and if the scratches on the side rim are left as they are, they may rust in the case of an iron wheel, or they may be unsightly in the case of an aluminum wheel. is there. Therefore, when the above-mentioned scratches occur, it is necessary to take an emergency measure such as touch-up painting without being troublesome. However, for a general driver, work such as touch-up painting is extremely troublesome and is left as it is.

The present invention was conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a side rim protector which prevents damage to the side rims of aluminum wheels and the like and which also contributes to vehicle decoration. To do.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a ring-shaped protector which is mounted on a side rim of a road wheel so as to protect the side rim. A side rim protector made of a resin or a rubber material, which has a ring-shaped member or a ring-shaped member having substantially the same diameter, and a mounting means for engaging or fixing the member to the wheel rim side. To do. More specifically, the mounting means is provided with a ring-shaped groove or a ring-shaped protrusion formed on the side rim side, and a protrusion integrally formed on the back surface side of the ring-shaped member so as to be engaged with these. It is characterized in that it is composed of a ring-shaped locking portion or a concave locking portion, and the mounting means is a bonding means for bonding the ring-shaped member to the side rim side. Further, the ring-shaped member is colored.

[0006]

The side rim protector is mounted on the outside of the side rim via the mounting means. Therefore, even if the tire wheel comes into contact with the curbstone or the like of the road, the outer surface of the ring-shaped member of the side rim protector contacts them. Since the side shim protector is made of resin or rubber material, the side shim protector is less damaged even if it comes into contact with the curb, and the damage is not noticeable. Further, the impact due to the contact is much smaller than that when the tire wheel directly contacts. On the other hand, the side rim protector is made of a colored ring-shaped member or a ring-shaped member (both of which are hereinafter referred to as ring-shaped members) and has a decorative function.
It is also inexpensive and can be replaced. Further, since it is fixed to the tire wheel side by the mounting means, there is no fear of coming off during traveling unlike a wheel cap. Also,
You can easily attach the one you like.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a sectional view showing a wheel and a side rim protector attached to the wheel, FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a sectional outline shape of an embodiment of the side rim protector, and FIG. 3 is a mounting state of the side rim protector of FIG. Partial sectional views, FIGS. 4 to 11 are sectional views showing examples of side rim protectors of various shapes and their mounting means.

As shown in FIG. 1, a tire 3 is fitted on the road wheel 2. The road wheel has a mounting surface 4 connected to an axle (not shown) and a ring-shaped side rim 5 formed at the outer edge thereof. A side rim protector (hereinafter referred to as a protector) 1 having a diameter substantially the same as that of the side rim 5 is attached to the side rim 5 as shown in the figure. The protector 1 is made of resin or rubber material, and a string-shaped one having a predetermined cross-sectional shape is cut and mounted in a ring-shaped one, or a ring-shaped one is used in advance. In addition to the ground color, various colors such as red, blue, yellow, white, and black, and combinations of these colors are applied.

FIG. 2 shows one embodiment of the protector 1. The protector 1 comprises a ring-shaped member 6 and a mounting means for mounting the ring-shaped member 6 on the side rim 5. In the present embodiment, the ring-shaped member 6 has a pillow-shaped cross section, and the mounting means includes a locking portion 7 protruding from the ring-shaped member 6. The locking portion 7 is composed of a bifurcated protrusion 8 and an engaging portion 9 formed at the tip thereof.

FIG. 3 shows the protector 1 of FIG.
The state of being attached to the side is shown. In this embodiment, a ring-shaped groove 10 is formed on the side rim 5 side. The groove 10 has a stepped portion 11 in the diameter-expanding direction as shown in the sectional view. By pushing the engaging portion 7 of the protector 1 into the groove 10 and engaging the engaging portion 9 with the stepped portion 11, the protector 1 is attached to the side rim 5 side and can be easily pulled outward. It doesn't come off. Further, even if the outer surface of the ring-shaped member 6 comes into contact with the curbstone or the like, the locking force of the locking portion 7 is hardly affected and the protector 1 cannot be removed.

FIG. 4 shows a protector 1a according to another embodiment. The ring-shaped member 6a has a hollow hole 12 to reduce the weight. Further, the locking portion 7a has a double mountain shape and is engaged with the concave groove 10a of the side rim 5.

FIG. 5 shows a protector 1b according to another embodiment. This protector 1b is formed with a dovetail-shaped engaging portion 7b as a mounting means, and the concave groove on the side rim 5 side is the dovetail groove 1b.
It is formed from 0b.

The protector 1c shown in FIG. 6 is formed only from a ring-shaped member 6c having a simple shape, and an adhesive means is used as a mounting means. That is, the ring-shaped member 6c is fixed to the side rim 5 side via an adhesive.

The protector 1d of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 is characterized by the back side of the ring-shaped member 6d. The side rim 5 in which the stepped surface 13 formed on the back surface is formed in a male-female relationship with the stepped surface 13.
Contact the stepped surface on the side. In this case, an adhesive means is used as the mounting means.

The protector 1f shown in FIG. 8 comprises a ring-shaped member 6f having an arcuate cross section, and as a mounting means, a concave groove 17 formed on the back side of the ring-shaped member 6f and a convex shape provided on the side rim 5 side. It is composed of a locking portion 18. The protector 1f is mounted on the side rim 5 side by fitting the convex locking portion 18 into the concave groove 17 and locking the locking portion 19 of the ring-shaped member 6f to the neck portion 20 of the convex locking portion 18.

The protector 1g shown in FIG. 9 has a diameter substantially the same as that shown in FIG. 5, and is different in that the engaging portion 7g of the mounting means has a V-groove shape. In addition, it is desirable that the attachment means uses both the engagement of the locking portion 7g and the adhesion means.

The protector 1h shown in FIG. 10 has a ring-shaped member 6h having a U-shaped cross section. The mounting means is a combination of attachment and adhesion of the ring-shaped member 6h to the side rim 5.

The protector 1i shown in FIG. 11 comprises a ring-shaped member 6i having a U-shaped cross section. On the side rim 5 side, there is formed a slit groove 21 having an inverse shape to fit with the ring-shaped member 6i. The mounting means includes a ring-shaped member 6i and a slit groove 21 into which the ring-shaped member 6i fits.

Various protectors other than those shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 11 are adopted as the protector. Further, as described above, various means such as engaging, adhering, and fitting are adopted as the mounting means. Further, the ring-shaped member may be colored not only in a single color, but may be provided with a ring pattern or other patterns and pictures to enhance the decorative effect.

[0020]

According to the present invention, the following remarkable effects are obtained. 1) By mounting the protector of the present invention, direct contact with the curb of the side rim is eliminated, and damage and rusting are prevented. 2) The protector is firmly attached to the side rim side through the attaching means, so that it does not come off during traveling. 3) Coloring the protector produces a decorative effect. 4) Since it is made of resin or rubber material, the shock upon impact is small. 5) If the protector is damaged, you can easily replace it with a new one. 6) The protector has a relatively simple shape, is formed by molding, and is manufactured at low cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a wheel and a protector attached to the wheel.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a contour shape of an embodiment of a protector.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the protector of FIG. 2 is attached to a side rim.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the protector.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Side Rim Protector (Protector) 1a Side Rim Protector (Protector) 1b Side Rim Protector (Protector) 1c Side Rim Protector (Protector) 1d Side Rim Protector (Protector) 1f Side Rim Protector (Protector) 1g Side Rim Protector 1h Protector Side rim protector (protector) 1i Side rim protector (protector) 2 Road wheel 3 Tire 4 Mounting surface 5 Side rim 6 Ring member 6a Ring member 6c Ring member 6d Ring member 6f Ring member 6g Ring member 6h Ring-shaped member 6i Ring-shaped member 7 Locking part 7a Locking part 7b Locking part 7g Locking part 8 Projection part 9 Engagement part 10 Recessed groove 10a Recessed groove 10b Dovetail groove 11 Stepped part 12 Hollow hole 13 Stepped surface7 grooves 18 projected retaining portion 19 engaging portion 20 neck portion 21 slit groove

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A protector which is mounted in a ring shape on a side rim of a road wheel so as to protect the side rim, the member having a ring shape having a diameter substantially the same as that of the side rim, and the member having the ring shape. A side rim protector comprising a mounting means for engaging or fixing on the wheel rim side, and formed of a resin or a rubber material. 2. The side rim protector according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped member is a ring-shaped member in advance. 3. The mounting means is integrally formed on a ring-shaped concave groove or a ring-shaped raised portion formed on the side rim side, and on a back surface side of the ring-shaped member for engaging with these. The side rim protector according to claim 1, comprising a convex locking portion or a concave locking portion. 4. The side rim protector according to claim 1, wherein the mounting means is a bonding means for bonding the ring-shaped member to the side rim side. 5. The side rim protector according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped member is colored.