A vehicle wheel structure comprising: a road wheel; a wheel mounting whereby the wheel is mounted to the body of the vehicle, the mounting structure comprising a wheel bearing by which the wheel can revolve about a wheel axis with respect to the body of the vehicle; a wheel cover attached to the wheel by a wheel cover bearing by which the wheel can revolve about the wheel axis with respect to the wheel cover; and a link coupled between (i) the cover and (ii) one of the mounting structure and the vehicle body for resisting rotation of the wheel cover with respect to the wheel mounting about the wheel axis.

The invention relates to a wheel cover (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a first cover element (2), configured to be mounted to an axle assembly (3) of the motor vehicle, the first cover element (2) comprising a hole (2′) through which a hub (3) of the axle assembly (3) is accessible. The wheel cover (1) comprises a second cover element (4), which is detachably connected to the first cover element (2) and covers the hole (2′), when connected to the first cover element (2).

The invention relates to a wheel cover (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a first cover element (2), configured to be mounted to an axle assembly (3) of the motor vehicle, the first cover element (2) comprising a hole (2′) through which a hub (3) of the axle assembly (3) is accessible. The wheel cover (1) comprises a second cover element (4), which is detachably connected to the first cover element (2) and covers the hole (2′), when connected to the first cover element (2).

Light Emitting Diode (LED) illumination is provided to various aspects of vehicle wheels, including wheel covers and wheel spinners. Unlike after-market add-on illumination, the wheel covers and wheel spinners described herein are built into and integrated with the wheel covers and wheel spinners, providing safe and effective illumination for the user. The wheel covers and wheel spinners can include a centrally located power supply and a switch. An optional cover may be disposed over the LEDs. With the LEDs formed into the wheel, the optional covers may be flush with and shaped in a shape to match the wheel. The wheels may be wheels from cars, trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts and the like.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) illumination is provided to various aspects of vehicle wheels, including wheel covers and wheel spinners. Unlike after-market add-on illumination, the wheel covers and wheel spinners described herein are built into and integrated with the wheel covers and wheel spinners, providing safe and effective illumination for the user. The wheel covers and wheel spinners can include a centrally located power supply and a switch. An optional cover may be disposed over the LEDs. With the LEDs formed into the wheel, the optional covers may be flush with and shaped in a shape to match the wheel. The wheels may be wheels from cars, trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts and the like.

An apparatus for noise reduction of a tire reduces noise within a particular frequency range generated in the tire during operation of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a housing mounted on a wheel rim, the tire being fitted over the wheel rim, and the housing having an inner space; a resonant cover provided in the inner space of the housing; and a resonance hole formed in the resonant cover to allow the inner space of the housing and an inside of the tire to communicate with each other so that the resonant cover controls pulsation via air entering and exiting through the resonance hole.

The present invention provides a non-rotating center cap for use with vehicle wheel. The present invention comprises a support, an interlocking device, an ornamental object, and a sealer cap. The support is the part of the non-rotating center cap that affixes to the center bore of a vehicle wheel, the interlocking device is mounted in a depression formed on the support. The interlocking device biases the orientation and prevents the rotation of an ornamental object that is connected to it. The sealer cap is connected to the support, the sealer cap protects the ornamental object from water, dust, debris and oil, the sealer cap prevents movements of the ornamental object that could be caused by winds when the vehicle is in motion. The ornamental object does not rotate when the vehicle is in motion, which allows the ornamental object to be readily visible.

The present invention provides a non-rotating center cap for use with vehicle wheel. The present invention comprises a support, an interlocking device, an ornamental object, and a sealer cap. The support is the part of the non-rotating center cap that affixes to the center bore of a vehicle wheel, the interlocking device is mounted in a depression formed on the support. The interlocking device biases the orientation and prevents the rotation of an ornamental object that is connected to it. The sealer cap is connected to the support, the sealer cap protects the ornamental object from water, dust, debris and oil, the sealer cap prevents movements of the ornamental object that could be caused by winds when the vehicle is in motion. The ornamental object does not rotate when the vehicle is in motion, which allows the ornamental object to be readily visible.

A vehicle airflow control device includes: a wheel shutter that is provided to a vehicle wheel, and is movable by a driving mechanism between an open position at which an opening between spokes of the vehicle wheel is brought into an open state and a closed position at which the opening is brought into a closed state; a shutter device that is provided to an introduction path of an air into an engine compartment, and is switchable between an open state in which an air is permitted to be introduced and a closed state in which an introduction of an air is blocked; and a control mechanism that actuates the driving mechanism to move the wheel shutter to either one of the open position and the closed position in accordance with the open and closed states of the shutter device.

A vehicle airflow control device includes: a wheel shutter that is provided to a vehicle wheel, and is movable by a driving mechanism between an open position at which an opening between spokes of the vehicle wheel is brought into an open state and a closed position at which the opening is brought into a closed state; a shutter device that is provided to an introduction path of an air into an engine compartment, and is switchable between an open state in which an air is permitted to be introduced and a closed state in which an introduction of an air is blocked; and a control mechanism that actuates the driving mechanism to move the wheel shutter to either one of the open position and the closed position in accordance with the open and closed states of the shutter device.