JP3086747U - Wheel nut cap - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a wheel nut cap with a novel design that satisfies the user's individualization orientation. SOLUTION: A cap main body 2 detachably attached to a wheel nut of an automobile, and an insertion hole 3 into which a decorative convex portion 2b formed on a decoration surface 2a of the cap main body 2 is inserted.
a decorative plate 3 having a and a decorative ring 4 for integrating them. The decoration plate 3 is mixed or coated with a luminous pigment.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a cap for a wheel nut that covers a wheel nut for mounting a tire wheel on an axle of an automobile.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The wheel nut was used to attach the tire wheel to the axle of the car. Unless hidden by a wheel cap or the like, the nut body was bare and undecorated.

[0003] On the other hand, automobiles are products with a strong tendency to individualize, and there is a demand for a unique design that can satisfy the individuality orientation for some of the exterior parts and interior parts of the automobile.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, except for the case where the wheel nut is hidden by a wheel cap or the like as described above, the nut body is in an exposed state, so it is not desirable to have an aesthetic appearance. There was nothing to follow.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a wheel nut cap with a novel design that satisfies the user's personalization orientation.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a cap body detachably mounted on a wheel nut of an automobile, and an insertion hole into which a decorative projection formed on a decoration surface of the cap body is inserted. It is characterized by comprising a decorative plate, and a decorative ring for accommodating and integrating the cap body and the decorative plate.

[0007] It is preferable that the cap main body has an inner surface formed with a projection for preventing falling off from the wheel nut when the cap main body is mounted on the wheel nut. Further, the decorative plate is preferably mixed or coated with a luminous pigment.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a cap for a wheel nut according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view thereof, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the cap for a wheel nut according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 5B is a bottom view of the cap body, FIG. 5 is a side view of the decoration plate, and FIG. 6 is a plan view of the decoration ring.

The cap 1 for a wheel nut shown in these figures is formed on a cap body 2 having a disc-shaped decorative surface 2 a detachably mounted on the wheel nut, and a decorative surface 2 a of the cap body 2. The decorative plate 3 includes a decorative plate 3 having an insertion hole 3a into which the decorative convex portion 2b is inserted, and a decorative ring 4 integrated with the cap body 2 and the decorative plate 3 by being accommodated therein.

Further, as described above, the cap main body 2 is formed with the decorative convex portion 2b having a decorative effect on the disk-shaped decorative surface 2a, and the decorative convex portion 2b is directed toward the central portion. The height H ₁ is smaller than the height H ₂ , giving a three-dimensional effect and enhancing the decorative effect. In the present embodiment, the decorative convex portion 2b has a hexagonal shape, but the present invention is not limited to this.

The cap body 2 has a hexagonal shape according to the shape of the wheel nut, and has a plurality of falling-off preventing projections 2c formed on the inner surface thereof to prevent the cap nut 2 from falling off from the wheel nut when mounted on the wheel nut. Have been.

Next, as described above, the decorative plate 3 is formed with the insertion hole 3a into which the decorative convex portion 2b of the cap body 2 is inserted. By inserting the decorative projection 2b into the insertion hole 3a, the decoration projection 2b is configured to appear on the surface of the wheel nut cap 1. By using different colors for the cap body 2 and the decorative plate 3, the decorative effect of the wheel nut cap 1 is enhanced. Further, the decorative protrusion 2b and corresponds to the height H ₁ <H ₂ brought toward its central portion, the height H ₁ <H ₂ As the decorative plate also toward the central portion It is formed as follows.

Further, the decorative plate 3 can be formed by mixing or applying a luminous pigment. Thereby, the decoration effect is enhanced by the difference in color between the decorative convex portion 2b of the cap body 2 and the decorative plate 3 in the daytime, and the decorative plate 3 emits light at night to emit the decorative convex portion 2b of the cap body 2. Appears naturally. As a result, a beautiful light decoration made up of the fantastic shine of the decoration plate 3 and the decoration convex portion 2b emerges, and the decoration effect can be further enhanced.

In addition, the decoration surface 2 a of the cap body 2 and the decoration plate 3 can be accommodated on the inner peripheral surface of the decoration ring 4 with the decoration convex portion 2 b of the cap body 2 inserted into the decoration plate 3. A step 4a is provided at the position. That is, a stepped portion 4 a with which the lower surface of the decorative surface 2 a of the cap body 2 abuts is provided on the upper part of the inner peripheral surface of the decorative ring 4. The inner diameter d up to the step 4a is formed to be substantially the same as the diameter D of the decorative surface 2a and the decorative plate 3 of the cap body 2. By adopting such a configuration, the decorative surface 2a of the cap body 2 and the decorative plate 3 can be housed in the decorative ring 4, fitted, and integrated.

Further, a stopper 4 b protruding inward is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the decorative ring 4. The stopper 4b prevents the decoration ring 4 from rotating with respect to the cap body 2 in contact with the outer surfaces of the cap body 2 and fitting the cap body 2 and the decoration ring 4 together. Is strong. The decoration effect can be further enhanced by applying a color different from that of the cap body 2 and the decoration plate 3.

The cap body 2, the decorative plate 3 and the decorative ring 4 can be formed of either plastic or metal. However, when the decorative plate is formed of metal, a phosphorescent pigment is applied to the surface. Is preferred.

Next, the operation of assembling the cap 1 for a wheel nut according to the present invention will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 3, the decorative plate 3 is inserted into the decorative convex portion 2b provided on the decorative surface 2a of the cap body 2, and the decorative plate 3 is placed on the decorative surface 2a of the cap body 2. Then, in this state, the cap body 2 is inserted until the lower surface of the decorative surface 2a thereof comes into contact with the step portion 4a of the decorative ring 4. At this time, since the inner diameter d of the decorative ring 4 reaching the step portion 4a is formed to be substantially the same as the diameter D of the decorative surface 2a of the cap main body 2, the cap main body 2 is fitted to the decorative ring 4. become.

Further, similarly to the decorative surface 2 a of the cap body 2, since the inner diameter d of the decorative ring 4 is formed to be substantially the same as the diameter D of the decorative plate 3, the decorative plate 3 is fitted to the decorative ring 4. Will be combined. At this time, since the cap body 2 is fitted to the decoration ring 4 so that the stopper 4b is in contact with each of the outer surfaces of the cap body 2, the decoration ring 4 rotates with respect to the cap body 2. This can be prevented, and the fitting of the cap body 2 to the decorative ring 4 can be strengthened. Through such operations, the wheel nut cap 1 can be assembled.

Next, the operation of mounting the wheel nut cap 1 on the wheel nut is performed. However, since this operation is performed by simply placing the wheel nut cap 1 on the wheel nut, detailed description is omitted. However, since the fall prevention protrusion 2c is formed on the inner surface of the cap body 2, the wheel nut cap 1 can be easily prevented from falling off even when the tire wheel rotates.

Also, by mixing or applying the luminous pigment to the decoration plate 3, the decoration plate 3 emits light at night and the contour of the decoration convex portion 2 b of the cap main body 2 appears naturally, and is fantastic. A beautiful light decoration woven from the brilliant shine and the decorative convex portion 2b emerges, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

[0021]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention, a cap body detachably attached to a wheel nut of an automobile, a decoration plate having an insertion hole into which a decoration protrusion formed on a decoration surface of the cap body is inserted, and Since it is equipped with a decorative ring that integrates the wheel nut, it is possible to provide a cap for a wheel nut with a novel design that satisfies the user's individualization orientation.

Further, the cap main body is formed with a fall prevention projection on its inner surface, so that the cap for the wheel nut can be prevented from falling off from the wheel nut at the time of mounting.

Furthermore, by mixing or applying the luminous pigment, the decorative plate emits light at night and the contour of the decorative convex portion of the cap body appears naturally, resulting in a fantastic shine. The beautiful light decoration woven from the shape of the decoration convex part and the shape of the decoration convex part emerges, and the decoration effect can be further enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cap for a wheel nut according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the wheel nut cap according to the present invention.

4A is a side view of a cap body, and FIG. 4B is a bottom view of the cap body.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a decorative plate.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a decorative ring.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wheel cap 2 Cap main body 2a Decorative surface 2b Decorative convex part 2c Fall-off prevention protrusion 3 Decorative plate 3a Insertion hole 4 Decorative ring 4a Step part 4b Stopper

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A cap body detachably mounted on a wheel nut of an automobile, a decoration plate having an insertion hole into which a decorative projection formed on a decoration surface of the cap body is inserted; A cap for a wheel nut, comprising: a decoration ring for accommodating and integrating a decoration plate. 2. The cap for a wheel nut according to claim 1, wherein the cap main body has on its inner surface a drop-off prevention projection for preventing the cap body from dropping off from the wheel nut when mounted on the wheel nut. . 3. The cap for a wheel nut according to claim 1, wherein the decorative plate is mixed or coated with a phosphorescent pigment.