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JP4681012B2
JP4681012B2 JP2008023202A JP2008023202A JP4681012B2 JP 4681012 B2 JP4681012 B2 JP 4681012B2 JP 2008023202 A JP2008023202 A JP 2008023202A JP 2008023202 A JP2008023202 A JP 2008023202A JP 4681012 B2 JP4681012 B2 JP 4681012B2
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本発明は、車両に装備されたホイールに適用されるホイールカバーに関するものである。 The present invention relates to a wheel cover applied to a wheel mounted on a vehicle.

従来、この種のホイールカバーとしては、リム、センタープレート及び複数本のスポーク部からなるホイール本体に設けられ、前記スポーク部間の開口部分、スポーク部の端縁部及びリムの一部を覆うようにして、ホイールキャップに取り付けられるものが開示されている（例えば、特許文献１）。 Conventionally, this type of wheel cover is provided on a wheel main body including a rim, a center plate, and a plurality of spoke portions, and covers an opening portion between the spoke portions, an edge portion of the spoke portion, and a part of the rim. And what is attached to a wheel cap is disclosed (for example, patent documents 1).

このような構成により、上記特許文献１のものでは、スポーク間の開口部分、スポーク部の端縁部及びリムの一部を隠し、これらの部分の研磨加工を不要にすると共に、ホイールの意匠性を向上することができるという効果を発揮する。
特開平１１−２０８２０３号公報 With such a configuration, in Patent Document 1, the opening between the spokes, the edge of the spoke and the rim are partially hidden, and polishing of these parts is unnecessary, and the design of the wheel The effect that can be improved is exhibited.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-208203

しかしながら、上記特許文献１では、ホイールにホイールカバーを密着するようにして取り付けているため、アルミニウムなどからなるホイールでは、ホイールカバーの取付時にホイールカバーが当ってホイールの意匠面を傷つける虞があり、また、走行中に、ホイールカバーが振動すると、異音を発生したり、ホイールの意匠面を傷つけたりする虞がある。 However, in Patent Document 1 above, since the wheel cover is attached so as to be in close contact with the wheel, in a wheel made of aluminum or the like, there is a possibility that the wheel cover hits and damages the design surface of the wheel when the wheel cover is attached, Further, if the wheel cover vibrates during traveling, there is a possibility that abnormal noise may be generated or the design surface of the wheel may be damaged.

そこで本発明は上記した問題点に鑑み、ホイールカバーによるホイールの傷つきを防止することができるホイールカバーを提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a wheel cover that can prevent the wheel from being damaged by the wheel cover.

上記目的を達成するために、請求項１に係る発明は、タイヤを装着するリム部と、車軸に連結するハブ部と、それらリム部とハブ部とを繋ぐ複数のスポーク部と、隣り合う前記スポーク部間に形成される空孔とを有する車両用ホイールに用いられ、前記スポーク部間に装着するホイールカバーであって、前記リム部に対応するリム覆い部と、このリム覆い部の両側に設けられるスポーク覆い部と、これらスポーク覆い部を連結しハブ部の外縁を覆うハブ覆い部と、前記空孔に連結する開口部と、前記リム覆い部の内側縁と前記スポーク覆い部の内側縁との連結箇所の前記開口部側に設けられホイールカバーをホイールに固定支持する支持部と、前記ハブ部の外側端縁に設けた段部に係止する係止部とを備え、前記ホイールカバーと前記スポーク部には前記支持部を除いて間隙を備えてなることを特徴とする。 To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1, a rim for mounting a tire, and a hub portion connected to an axle, a plurality of spokes connecting the their rim portion and the hub portion, adjacent said A wheel cover used for a vehicle wheel having a hole formed between spoke portions and mounted between the spoke portions, the rim cover portion corresponding to the rim portion, and on both sides of the rim cover portion A spoke cover provided; a hub cover connecting the spoke covers and covering the outer edge of the hub; an opening connected to the hole; an inner edge of the rim cover; and an inner edge of the spoke cover A support portion that is provided on the opening portion side of the connecting portion and fixedly supports the wheel cover on the wheel, and a locking portion that is locked to a step portion provided on an outer edge of the hub portion, and the wheel cover. And the sport The Department is characterized by including a gap except the supporting portion.

また、請求項２に係る発明は、前記ホイールカバーと前記ホイールとの間隙には緩衝材を配置してなることを特徴とする。 The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a cushioning material is disposed in a gap between the wheel cover and the wheel.

また、請求項３に係る発明は、前記緩衝材を、前記支持部より外側に離れた前記ホイールカバーの外縁側に配置したことを特徴とする。 Moreover, the invention which concerns on Claim 3 has arrange | positioned the said shock absorbing material on the outer edge side of the said wheel cover which left | separated outside the said support part.

本発明の請求項１に記載のホイールカバーによれば、支持部と係止部で固定支持するから安定性に優れ、ホイールカバーの装着に伴うホイール表面への傷つきを防止することができる。 According to the wheel cover of the first aspect of the present invention, since it is fixedly supported by the support portion and the locking portion, the wheel cover is excellent in stability and can be prevented from being damaged on the wheel surface when the wheel cover is mounted.

また、請求項２に記載のホイールカバーによれば、支持部を除いて隙間を備えるため、ホイールカバー装着に伴うホイール表面への傷つきを防止できる。 Further, according to the wheel cover of the second aspect, since the gap is provided except for the support portion, it is possible to prevent the wheel surface from being damaged due to the wheel cover mounting.

また、請求項３に記載のホイールカバーによれば、支持部から離れたホイールカバー外縁側に緩衝材を配置することで、振動吸収効果を最大限に発揮し、ホイールへの傷つき防止を図ることができる。 In addition, according to the wheel cover according to claim 3, the shock absorber is arranged on the outer edge side of the wheel cover away from the support portion, thereby maximizing the vibration absorption effect and preventing damage to the wheel. Can do.

以下、図面を参照して、本発明の好適な実施例について説明する。図１〜図６に示すように、ホイールカバー１は、車両に装備した車輪２のホイール３の表面３Ｈに取り付けられる。また、前記ホイール３の材質としてはアルミニウム又はその合金が例示される。 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1-6, the wheel cover 1 is attached to the surface 3H of the wheel 3 of the wheel 2 with which the vehicle was equipped. The material of the wheel 3 is exemplified by aluminum or an alloy thereof.

ホイール３は、中央のハブ部４と、略円筒状をなすリム部５と、前記ハブ部４から前記リム部５に向かって放射状に形成された複数（本図では、６本）のスポーク部６とを備え、隣り合う前記スポーク部６，６同士の間には空孔７が形成されている。 The wheel 3 includes a central hub portion 4, a substantially cylindrical rim portion 5, and a plurality (six in this figure) spoke portions formed radially from the hub portion 4 toward the rim portion 5. 6 and a hole 7 is formed between the adjacent spoke portions 6, 6.

前記ホイール３は、ハブ部４に設けた挿通孔８に、車軸側のボルト（図示せず）を挿通し、該ボルトにナット（図示せず）を螺合して車軸に固定されるように構成されている。また、ホイール３のリム部５の外周にタイヤ９が装着される。 The wheel 3 is fixed to the axle by inserting an axle-side bolt (not shown) through an insertion hole 8 provided in the hub portion 4 and screwing a nut (not shown) into the bolt. It is configured. A tire 9 is mounted on the outer periphery of the rim portion 5 of the wheel 3.

前記空孔７は略扇形をなし、ホイールカバー１は、前記空孔７より外形が大きな略扇形をなし、リム部５に対応するリム覆い部11と、このリム覆い部11の両側に設けられスポーク部６の縁を覆うスポーク覆い部12，12と、これらスポーク覆い部12，12を連結しハブ部４の外縁を覆うハブ覆い部13とを備え、その中央に前記空孔７に連通する開口部14が形成されており、ホイール３と同色又は異なる色に着色された合成樹脂などにより形成されている。 The hole 7 has a substantially sector shape, and the wheel cover 1 has a substantially sector shape having an outer shape larger than that of the hole 7. The wheel cover 1 is provided on a rim cover portion 11 corresponding to the rim portion 5 and on both sides of the rim cover portion 11. Spoke cover parts 12, 12 covering the edges of the spoke part 6, and a hub cover part 13 connecting the spoke cover parts 12, 12 and covering the outer edge of the hub part 4, communicated with the hole 7 at the center thereof. An opening 14 is formed, and is formed of a synthetic resin colored in the same color as the wheel 3 or a different color.

また、図３に示すように、ホイール３の空孔７を囲む表面３Ｈは、後方に向って縮小するように形成され、これに対応した形状に、ホイールカバー１の開口部14周りも形成されている。 Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the surface 3H surrounding the hole 7 of the wheel 3 is formed so as to shrink toward the rear, and the opening 14 around the wheel cover 1 is also formed in a shape corresponding to this. ing.

前記ホイール３には、前記リム部５の内側縁とスポーク部６の縁部との連結箇所近傍に、支持受部21，21が設けられ、この支持受部21は、ホイール３の表面に凹んで設けた筒状凹部22と、固定受け部たるネジ孔23とを備える。 The wheel 3 is provided with support receiving portions 21 and 21 in the vicinity of the connecting portion between the inner edge of the rim portion 5 and the edge of the spoke portion 6, and the support receiving portion 21 is recessed on the surface of the wheel 3. And a screw hole 23 serving as a fixed receiving portion.

前記ホイールカバー１には、前記支持受部21，21に対応して、支持部15，15が設けられ、この支持部15は、ホイールカバー１をホイール３に固定支持する部材であって、前記リム覆い部11の内側縁とスポーク覆い部12の内側縁との連結箇所で、開口部14側に設けられている。前記支持部15は、前記筒状凹部22に遊挿する有底な筒状部16と、この筒状部16の底部17に穿設され前記ネジ孔23に連通する孔18とを備える。 The wheel cover 1 is provided with support portions 15, 15 corresponding to the support receiving portions 21, 21, and the support portion 15 is a member that fixes and supports the wheel cover 1 to the wheel 3. A connecting portion between the inner edge of the rim cover portion 11 and the inner edge of the spoke cover portion 12 is provided on the opening 14 side. The support portion 15 includes a bottomed tubular portion 16 that is loosely inserted into the tubular recess 22 and a hole 18 that is formed in the bottom portion 17 of the tubular portion 16 and communicates with the screw hole 23.

前記孔18には、筒状のカラー31が嵌入されており、該カラー31に一体に設けた鍔部31Ａが前記底部17上に配置され、前記カラー31にネジ32が挿通され、このネジ32を前記ネジ孔23に螺合することにより、支持受部21に支持部15が固定され、固定手段たる前記ネジ32の頭部32Ａと前記底部17との間に前記鍔部31Ａが挟まれる。前記頭部32Ａは、工具係合部であって、締め具が係合する六角形状の頭部や、プラスドライバーに係合するプラス溝を有する頭部など例示される。 A cylindrical collar 31 is fitted in the hole 18, and a collar portion 31 A provided integrally with the collar 31 is disposed on the bottom portion 17, and a screw 32 is inserted through the collar 31. Is screwed into the screw hole 23, whereby the support portion 15 is fixed to the support receiving portion 21, and the flange portion 31A is sandwiched between the head portion 32A and the bottom portion 17 of the screw 32 serving as a fixing means. The head portion 32A is a tool engaging portion, and is exemplified by a hexagonal head portion that engages with a fastener and a head portion that has a plus groove that engages with a plus driver.

また、一対の前記支持部15，15から均等に離れた位置で、前記ハブ覆い部13の開口部14側の端部側には、支持部たる係止部41が設けられ、この係止部 41は、前記ハブ部４の外側端縁の段部４Ｄに係止し、この係止状態で、ホイールカバー１はホイール３の表面３Ｈから離間する方向の移動が規制される。 In addition, a locking portion 41 as a support portion is provided on the end portion side of the opening 14 side of the hub cover portion 13 at a position equally spaced from the pair of support portions 15, 15. 41 is locked to the stepped portion 4D at the outer edge of the hub portion 4, and in this locked state, the wheel cover 1 is restricted from moving away from the surface 3H of the wheel 3.

また、ホイール３の表面３Ｈとホイールカバー１の裏面との間には、緩衝材51，51Ａが設けられ、これら緩衝材51，51Ａは、支持部15の外側に位置して離れたホイールカバー１の外縁側に設けられ、この例では、リム覆い部11の両外縁側の裏面に緩衝材51，51を設け、ハブ覆い部13の外縁側に緩衝材 51Ａを設けており、それら緩衝材51，51，51Ａはホイールカバー１の裏面に取り付けられている。 Further, cushioning materials 51 and 51A are provided between the front surface 3H of the wheel 3 and the back surface of the wheel cover 1, and these cushioning materials 51 and 51A are located outside the support portion 15 and separated from each other. In this example, cushioning materials 51 and 51 are provided on the back surfaces of both outer edge sides of the rim covering portion 11, and a cushioning material 51 A is provided on the outer edge side of the hub covering portion 13. , 51, 51 </ b> A are attached to the back surface of the wheel cover 1.

前記緩衝材51，51Ａとしては、ゴム発泡体などからなるクッションテープに粘着面を設けたものなどが用いられ、該クッションテープを所定寸法に切断し、ホイールカバー１の裏面に貼り付けるなどして固定状態で用いられ、好ましくは、ホイールカバー１とホイール３の表面３Ｈとの間に挟まれて圧縮された状態で使用される。尚、緩衝材51，51Ａをホイール３の表面３Ｈに接着して固定するようにしてもよい。 As the cushioning materials 51, 51A, a cushion tape made of rubber foam or the like provided with an adhesive surface is used. The cushion tape is cut to a predetermined size and attached to the back surface of the wheel cover 1 or the like. It is used in a fixed state, and is preferably used in a state where it is sandwiched between the wheel cover 1 and the surface 3H of the wheel 3 and compressed. The buffer materials 51 and 51A may be bonded and fixed to the surface 3H of the wheel 3.

前記支持受部21に支持部15を固定し、前記段部４Ｄに係止部41を係止し、緩衝材51，51Ａを介在して取付けた状態で、前記ホイール３のスポーク部６及びリム部５の表面３Ｈとホイールカバー１の裏面との間には、支持部15を除いて、間隙Ｋが設けられ、接しておらず、前記間隙Ｋの寸法は１ｍｍ以下である。また、ハブ部４の表面３Ｈとホイールカバー１の裏面との間にも、間隙Ｋを設けてもよく、あるいはハブ部４の表面とホイールカバー１とは接していてもよく、ハブ部４の係止部41は段部４Ｄに係止する。 The spoke portion 6 and the rim of the wheel 3 with the support portion 15 fixed to the support receiving portion 21, the locking portion 41 locked to the stepped portion 4D, and the cushioning members 51 and 51A interposed therebetween. A gap K is provided between the front surface 3H of the portion 5 and the back surface of the wheel cover 1 except for the support portion 15, and is not in contact with each other. The size of the gap K is 1 mm or less. Further, a gap K may be provided between the front surface 3H of the hub portion 4 and the rear surface of the wheel cover 1, or the surface of the hub portion 4 and the wheel cover 1 may be in contact with each other. The locking part 41 is locked to the step part 4D.

次に前記構成につき、その作用を説明する。ホイールカバー１の裏面又はホイール３の表面３Ｈに、緩衝材51，51Ａを取り付ける。この例では、ホイールカバー１の裏面に緩衝材51，51Ａを取り付けた例として、ホイール３へのホイールカバー１の取付作業を説明する。ホイール３の支持受部21の筒状凹部22 内に、ホイールカバー１の支持部15の筒状部16を挿入配置し、この筒状部16の底部17が筒状凹部22の底部に当接し、係止部41が段部４Ｄに係止すると、３箇所の緩衝材51，51，51Ａがホイール３の表面に当接するため、ホイールカバー１の裏面側がホイール３の表面３Ｈに当って該表面３Ｈを傷めることがない。そして、カラー31を介して孔18からネジ32をネジ孔23に螺合し、ホイールカバー１をホイール３に固定する。 Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. The cushioning materials 51 and 51A are attached to the rear surface of the wheel cover 1 or the front surface 3H of the wheel 3. In this example, the mounting operation of the wheel cover 1 to the wheel 3 will be described as an example in which the cushioning materials 51 and 51A are attached to the back surface of the wheel cover 1. The cylindrical portion 16 of the support portion 15 of the wheel cover 1 is inserted into the cylindrical recess 22 of the support receiving portion 21 of the wheel 3, and the bottom portion 17 of the cylindrical portion 16 abuts against the bottom portion of the cylindrical recess 22. When the locking portion 41 is locked to the stepped portion 4D, the three cushioning materials 51, 51, 51A come into contact with the surface of the wheel 3, so that the back surface side of the wheel cover 1 hits the surface 3H of the wheel 3 and the surface. No damage to 3H. Then, the screw 32 is screwed into the screw hole 23 from the hole 18 through the collar 31, and the wheel cover 1 is fixed to the wheel 3.

このような固定構造においては、走行時に振動を受けても、緩衝材51，51，51Ａによる振動吸収効果により、ホイールカバー１がばたつくことがなく、ホイール３の傷つきを防止できる。 In such a fixed structure, even if the vehicle is subjected to vibration during traveling, the wheel cover 1 does not flutter due to the vibration absorbing effect of the buffer materials 51, 51, 51A, and the wheel 3 can be prevented from being damaged.

さらに、間隔Ｋは１ｍｍ程度又はそれ以下で、ホイールカバー１とホイール３との間にごみが入り難いと共に、水などが浸入した場合は、容易に排水することができる。 Further, the interval K is about 1 mm or less, and it is difficult for dust to enter between the wheel cover 1 and the wheel 3, and when water or the like enters, it can be easily drained.

このように本実施例では、タイヤ９を装着するリム部５と、車軸に連結するハブ部４と、それらリム部５とハブ部４とを繋ぐ複数のスポーク部６と、隣り合う前記スポーク部６間に形成される空孔７とを有する車両用ホイールに用いられ、スポーク部６，６間に装着するホイールカバー１であって、リム部５に対応するリム覆い部11と、このリム覆い部11の両側に設けられるスポーク覆い部12，12と、これらスポーク覆い部12，12を連結しハブ部４の外縁を覆うハブ覆い部13と、空孔７に連結する開口部14と、リム覆い部11の内側縁とスポーク覆い部12，12の内側縁との連結箇所の開口部14側に設けられホイールカバーをホイールに固定支持する支持部15，15と、ハブ部４の外側端縁に設けた段部４Ｄに係止する係止部41とを備え、ホイールカバー１とスポーク部６には支持部15を除いて間隙Ｋを備えてなるから、支持部15，15と係止部41の３点で固定支持するから安定性に優れ、ホイールカバー１の装着に伴うホイール表面３Ｈへの傷つきを防止することができる。 As described above, in this embodiment, the rim portion 5 on which the tire 9 is mounted, the hub portion 4 connected to the axle, the plurality of spoke portions 6 that connect the rim portion 5 and the hub portion 4, and the adjacent spoke portions. The wheel cover 1 is used for a vehicle wheel having a hole 7 formed between the spokes 6 and mounted between the spoke parts 6, 6, and a rim cover part 11 corresponding to the rim part 5, and the rim cover Spoke cover portions 12, 12 provided on both sides of the portion 11, a hub cover portion 13 that connects the spoke cover portions 12, 12 and covers the outer edge of the hub portion 4, an opening portion 14 that is connected to the hole 7, and a rim Support portions 15 and 15 provided on the opening 14 side of the connecting portion between the inner edge of the cover portion 11 and the inner edge of the spoke cover portions 12 and 12, and the outer edge of the hub portion 4. and a locking portion 41 for locking the stepped portion 4D provided on a wheel cover 1 Since consisting includes a gap K with the exception of the support portion 15 in the pork part 6, excellent stability because fixed supported at three points of support portions 15 and the locking portion 41, the wheel associated with the mounting of the wheel cover 1 It is possible to prevent the surface 3H from being damaged.

また、このように本実施例では、ホイールカバー１とホイール３のスポーク部６又はハブ部４との間隙Ｋには緩衝部51を配置してなるから、緩衝部51により車両の走行時におけるホイールカバー１の振動を吸収することができる。 Further, in this embodiment, since the buffer portion 51 is arranged in the gap K between the wheel cover 1 and the spoke portion 6 or the hub portion 4 of the wheel 3, the wheel when the vehicle travels by the buffer portion 51. The vibration of the cover 1 can be absorbed.

また、このように本実施例では、緩衝材51，51Ａを、支持部15より外側に離れたホイールカバー１の外縁側に配置したから、ホイールカバー１の支持部 15から離れたホイールカバー外縁側に緩衝材51，51Ａを配置することで、振動吸収効果を最大限に発揮し、ホイール３への傷つき防止を図ることができる。 Further, in this embodiment, since the cushioning materials 51 and 51A are arranged on the outer edge side of the wheel cover 1 that is separated outward from the support portion 15, the wheel cover outer edge side that is separated from the support portion 15 of the wheel cover 1 is provided. By disposing the cushioning materials 51, 51A on the top, the vibration absorbing effect can be maximized and the wheel 3 can be prevented from being damaged.

また、実施例上の効果として、緩衝材51，51，51Ａは外縁側で且つ３箇所でホイールカバー１及びホイール３に接するから、ホイールカバー１によりホイール３を均一に覆うことができる。また、支持部15，15及び係止部41の近傍に緩衝材51，51，51Ａを配置したから、これら緩衝材51，51，51Ａをホイールカバー１とホイール３との間に確実に挟み込むことができる。また、係止部41が係止受部たる段部４Ｄに係止することにより、ホイールカバー１がホイール３から離れる方向である表面側への離脱を防止することができ、且つ、緩衝材51Ａのホイールカバー１とホイール３間における挟持状態が安定したものになる。 Further, as an effect of the embodiment, since the cushioning materials 51, 51, 51A are in contact with the wheel cover 1 and the wheel 3 at the outer edge side and at three locations, the wheel cover 1 can uniformly cover the wheel 3. Further, since the cushioning materials 51, 51, 51A are disposed in the vicinity of the support portions 15, 15 and the locking portion 41, the cushioning materials 51, 51, 51A are securely sandwiched between the wheel cover 1 and the wheel 3. Can do. Further, the locking portion 41 is locked to the stepped portion 4D which is the locking receiving portion, so that the wheel cover 1 can be prevented from being detached from the surface side which is the direction away from the wheel 3, and the cushioning material 51A. The sandwiched state between the wheel cover 1 and the wheel 3 becomes stable.

本発明は、本実施例に限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨の範囲内で種々の変形実施が可能である。例えば、実施例では、１つのホイールカバーに対して、緩衝材を３箇所設ける例を示したが、１箇所、２箇所又は４箇所以上でよく、あるいは、実施例で示した２箇所の緩衝材51，51を連続する１つの緩衝材により構成してもよい。また、緩衝材は、弾力性を有するものが好ましいが、緩衝効果が得られるものであれば、各種のものを用いることができる。 The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment, an example is shown in which three cushioning materials are provided for one wheel cover. However, the cushioning material may be one, two, or four or more locations, or the two cushioning materials shown in the embodiment. You may comprise 51 and 51 by one continuous shock absorbing material. Further, the cushioning material is preferably elastic, but various materials can be used as long as the cushioning effect can be obtained.

本実施例に係るホイールカバーの装着状態を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the mounting state of the wheel cover which concerns on a present Example. 同上、図１のＡ−Ａ線断面図である。FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 同上、図１のＢ−Ｂ線断面図である。It is a BB sectional drawing of FIG. 1 same as the above. 同上、ホイールカバーのハブ覆い部の要部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the principal part of the hub cover part of a wheel cover same as the above. 同上、緩衝材回りの断面図である。It is sectional drawing around a shock absorbing material same as the above. 同上、車輪の正面図である。It is a front view of a wheel same as the above.

１ ホイールカバー
３ ホイール
３Ｈ 表面
４ ハブ部
５ リム部
６ スポーク部
７ 空孔
９ タイヤ
11 リム覆い部
12 スポーク覆い部
13 ハブ覆い部
14 開口部
15 支持部
41 係止部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wheel cover 3 Wheel 3H Surface 4 Hub part 5 Rim part 6 Spoke part 7 Hole 9 Tire
11 Rim cover
12 Spoke cover
13 Hub cover
14 opening
15 Support part
41 Locking part

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タイヤを装着するリム部と、車軸に連結するハブ部と、それらリム部とハブ部とを繋ぐ複数のスポーク部と、隣り合う前記スポーク部間に形成される空孔とを有する車両用ホイールに用いられ、前記スポーク部間に装着するホイールカバーであって、前記リム部に対応するリム覆い部と、このリム覆い部の両側に設けられるスポーク覆い部と、これらスポーク覆い部を連結しハブ部の外縁を覆うハブ覆い部と、前記空孔に連結する開口部と、前記リム覆い部の内側縁と前記スポーク覆い部の内側縁との連結箇所の前記開口部側に設けられホイールカバーをホイールに固定支持する支持部と、前記ハブ部の外側端縁に設けた段部に係止する係止部とを備え、前記ホイールカバーと前記スポーク部には前記支持部を除いて間隙を備えてなることを特徴とするホイールカバー。 A vehicle wheel having a rim portion for mounting a tire, a hub portion connected to an axle, a plurality of spoke portions connecting the rim portion and the hub portion, and a hole formed between the adjacent spoke portions. A wheel cover used between the spoke parts, the rim cover part corresponding to the rim part, the spoke cover part provided on both sides of the rim cover part, and the hub part connecting the spoke cover parts A wheel cover provided on the opening side of a connecting portion between a hub cover portion covering an outer edge of the rim, an opening portion connected to the hole, an inner edge of the rim cover portion and an inner edge of the spoke cover portion. a supporting portion for fixing and supporting the said and a locking portion for engaging with the stepped portion provided on the outer edge of the hub portion, said wheel cover and said spoke portion includes a gap except the supporting portion To be Wheel cover to butterflies. 前記ホイールカバーと前記ホイールとの間隙には緩衝材を配置してなることを特徴とする請求項１記載のホイールカバー。 The wheel cover according to claim 1, wherein a cushioning material is disposed in a gap between the wheel cover and the wheel. 前記緩衝材を、前記支持部により外側に離れた前記ホイールカバーの外縁側に配置したことを特徴とする請求項２記載のホイールカバー。 The wheel cover according to claim 2, wherein the cushioning material is disposed on an outer edge side of the wheel cover that is separated outward by the support portion.
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