B60B3/142

REVERSE THREADING PROTECTORS FOR A TORQUE-LIMITING NUT
20230097846 · 2023-03-30 ·

A torque-limiting nut is provided. The torque-limiting nut is a unitized assembly with a washer, a threaded component, and a tool interface. A reverse thread protector engages the tool interface and washer to inhibit reverse threading once the nut is seated.

SCREWING TOOL FOR AN IMPACT WRENCH FOR SCREWING WHEEL NUTS ONTO AND OFF FROM A HUB BODY FOR SECURING A VEHICLE WHEEL, ESPECIALLY IN MOTORSPORT, AND AN IMPACT WRENCH

A screwing tool for an impact wrench for screwing wheel nuts onto and off from a hub body for securing a vehicle wheel, having a main body, which has an open side oriented toward the wheel nuts and which includes a hollow profile. The hollow profile has a tool contour, which is arranged on the open side and can be brought into engagement with a wheel nut contour. At least one peripheral control edge is remote from the open side for releasing a retention element. The control edge has a circular arc region with a constant control edge height h.sub.1 and a cam region with a control edge height h.sub.2 that decreases continuously and then increases again continuously. Height h.sub.1 is equal to h.sub.2 in the respective transition of the circular arc region and the cam region, such that the geometrical shape of an oval is reproduced in cross section.

Nut, in Particular Wheel or Axle Nut, Washer, Control Device for Wheel or Axle Nuts in Vehicles and Vehicle Provided Therewith

A nut, or a washer for a nut, in particular a wheel nut or axle nut for vehicles, having a body, having a central threaded hole, having a peripheral wall, having an abutment face at a lower side, wherein the nut also has a plurality of wrench faces on the peripheral wall of the nut body for tightening or releasing the nut by means of a tool which cooperates with the wrench faces. In order to be able to detect the loosening of wheel nuts or axle nuts of vehicles, and to indicate such loosening to a vehicle driver to avoid dangerous situations during driving, there is provided in the body at least one recess in which a sensor element is arranged, wherein the sensor element is connected to a wireless interface which is configured to transmit a sensor signal of the sensor element wirelessly to an external reception unit.

EASY ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING WHEEL COMPONENT

The present disclosure provides an easy assembling and disassembling wheel component, including a wheel, a rotation shaft and an engaging member, wherein a mounting hole is disposed on a center of the wheel, an accommodating groove is disposed at one end of the rotation shaft, the engaging member is movably engaged in the accommodating groove and is swingable between a first position and a second position. When the engaging member is in the first position, the engaging member and the rotation shaft can pass through the mounting hole of the wheel; when the engaging member is in the second position, the rotation shaft is connected with and locked to the wheel. The easy assembling and disassembling wheel component according to the present disclosure has advantages of simple structure, quick and convenient assembling and disassembling. And, the present disclosure also provides five kinds of easy assembling and disassembling wheel components.

WHEEL LOCKING DEVICE
20220144012 · 2022-05-12 ·

A locking device for locking a wheel of a vehicle is provided, where the device comprising a main module adapted to be attached to a rim of the wheel and configured to cover nuts or bolts that attach the wheel to the vehicle, a tubular center bolt having a threated outer surface and configured to adapt a lock cylinder, the tubular center bolt being further adapted to be connected to the main module via an insert sleeve; and at least one threaded element permanently assembled within a center bore or behind the rim; wherein the tubular center bolt is configured to be threadedly attached to the at least one threaded element to attach the locking device onto the wheel, and wherein the lock cylinder is configured to be arranged in a locking state within the center bolt in which the center bolt is prevented from rotating relative to the main module and the at least one threaded element, and in an open state in which the lock cylinder allows the center bolt to rotate relative to the main module and the at least one threaded element.

Automotive Spoke Wheel Spinner Locking System
20230294452 · 2023-09-21 ·

An automotive spoke wheel spinner locking system includes an adapter, a knock-off cap, and a plurality of male fasteners. The adapter includes a mounting plate, a wheel hub, and a central opening. The wheel hub is concentrically positioned and adjacently mounted to the mounting plate. The central opening traverses through the mounting plate and the wheel hub. The knock-off cap includes a central plate, a lateral wall, and a spinner aperture. The lateral wall is radially connected around the central plate as the spinner aperture concentrically traverses through the central plate. The knock-off cap is concentrically positioned to the adapter, wherein the lateral wall is threadedly attached around the wheel hub, and the center plate is mounted to the wheel hub by the plurality of male fasteners.

SELF-REACTING CENTER WHEEL NUT ASSEMBLY, DRIVER ASSEMBLY, TOOL ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly includes a reaction ring (120) formed between a center wheel nut (110) and a lock collar assembly (130). The self-reacting center wheel nut assembly may also include a washer (140) and O-rings. The self-reacting center wheel nut assembly improves and simplifies wheel bolt tightening; uses the lock collar assembly as a reaction point by transferring opposing torque generated during installation and removal through the reaction ring, which is reacted on by a dual sleeved drive assembly; may be used with HYTORC electric battery powered torque multiplier gun/tools to deliver quick, accurate and precise torque; eliminates the need for external reaction points such as the rim or ground, thereby eliminating side loads and damage to the wheel; is fully sealed and lubricated; eliminates vehicle movement and the need to lock the brakes; reduces operator fatigue, chances of injury and saves operator time and energy.

ANTI-LOOSENING DEVICE FOR A FASTENING UNIT OF A MOTOR-VEHICLE WHEEL
20210354504 · 2021-11-18 · ·

An anti-loosening device for a fastening unit of a motor-vehicle wheel is configured to be coupled with a wheel hub. The anti-loosening device is configured to be arranged within the wheel hub along an axial direction, so that a main axis of the anti-loosening device coincides with the wheel axis. The anti-loosening device includes a gear arranged to cooperate with inner teeth of the wheel hub, an elastic element extending axially with respect to the gear, and a coupling element obtained on a sector of said gear, arranged to receive a corresponding fastening. During assembly of the wheel—hub assembly, the anti-loosening device is arranged to create a compressed configuration, wherein the gear is decoupled with respect to the inner teeth, and is arranged within a cavity portion obtained on the inner surface of the wheel hub, so as to allow rotation of the anti-loosening device around the main axis.

Bell Lock Safety Restraint for Wheel Assemblies
20210347202 · 2021-11-11 · ·

A bell lock wheel restraint system having an axle adapter to attach a bell to an axle, wherein the bell engages an outside face of a wheel away from a vehicle on which the wheel is mounted, and a bell retainer that secures the bell onto the axle adapter, thereby securing the wheel onto the vehicle in lieu of one or more failed lug bolts or lug nuts.

Wheel locking device
11440344 · 2022-09-13 · ·

A locking device for locking a wheel of a vehicle is provided, where the device comprising a main module adapted to be attached to a rim of the wheel and configured to cover nuts or bolts that attach the wheel to the vehicle, a tubular center bolt having a threated outer surface and configured to adapt a lock cylinder, the tubular center bolt being further adapted to be connected to the main module via an insert sleeve; and at least one threaded element permanently assembled within a center bore or behind the rim; wherein the tubular center bolt is configured to be threadedly attached to the at least one threaded element to attach the locking device onto the wheel, and wherein the lock cylinder is configured to be arranged in a locking state within the center bolt in which the center bolt is prevented from rotating relative to the main module and the at least one threaded element, and in an open state in which the lock cylinder allows the center bolt to rotate relative to the main module and the at least one threaded element.