Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001]
The present subject matter relates generally to a cover member, more particularly relates to the cover member for a ground touching member.
BACKGROUND
[0002]
Typically, automobile manufacturers need to cater to different market segments and users with product offerings and variants meeting the demands of 5 respective users. These could involve variants in the form of size, capacity of vehicle, range of usage, cost, ease of manufacturing, etc. From the manufacturer’s point of view, once a platform product is designed, the product economics would be viable based on the numbers sold. Therefore, it is always a challenge for automobile manufacturer to have vehicle layout and design which can be flexible 10 to cater to the variants and the demands and enable modified versions with minimum changes in the vehicle layout, assembly time, manufacturing set-up etc.
[0003]
The challenge is further complicated when the vehicle architecture / platform requirement needs to cater to different powertrains like Internal combustion engine (ICE) to an Electric Powertrain or a Hybrid powertrain. Thus, 15 transition towards the electric vehicles is a major challenge for the OEMs in terms of manufacturing, as it requires revamping of core processes to prepare for mass production of the electric vehicles.
[0004]
In today’s times, manufacturers are incorporating anti-lock braking systems, disc brakes, and similar technologies to enhance vehicle braking and 20
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improve vehicle safety characteristics
. Additionally, changes to the vehicle's wheels are necessary, such as increasing the mounting portions for the disc assembly or widening the wheel, to improve braking.
[0005]
In the current scenario, automobile manufacturers aim to reduce the cost and weight of vehicles. However, a challenge arises in using the same type of wheel 5 for two different segments of vehicles. For example, when the user tends to go for off roading, that vehicle tends to have multiple provision to install braking systems, that requires mounting space on the wheel to provide braking system, further user tends to remove the extra installed braking system, due to this the wheel tends to have multiple mounting provisions left open, which is not desirable. Further, the 10 user tends to go for after market operations to install the enhanced braking systems, which also requires the multiple mounting portions to install braking systems.
[0006]
Furthermore, each wheel has specific attributes, such as mounting portions and diameter, designed for a specific vehicle. However, installing the same wheel in different vehicle segments becomes a challenge. 15
[0007]
Therefore, there is an essential requirement for a solution that addresses the above-mentioned problems with conventional wheel assembly.
SUMMARY
[0008]
Aspects of the present invention pertain to a cover for a ground touching member. The cover may include an inner portion, an outer portion. The inner 20 portion and the outer portion may be configured to connect with each other via a plurality of connecting members. Wherein, one or more flanges may be configured to extend externally from the outer portion of the cover.
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[0009]
Another aspect of the present invention is the inner portion, and the outer portion may be configured to have a predetermined cross- section.
[00010]
Another aspect of the present invention is the inner portion may be configured to have an inner circumferential surface.
[00011]
Another aspect of the present invention is the plurality of connecting 5 members may be configured to have a predetermined cross-section.
[00012]
Another aspect of the present invention is the one or more flanges may be configured to have at least one protrusion.
[00013]
Another aspect of the present invention is at least one protrusion may be placed at a predetermined angle onto the one or more flanges. 10
[00014]
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide the ground touching member may include a rim, an attachment portion. The attachment portion may be configured to connect with the rim. Wherein, the attachment portion may be configured to have one or more cavity. Wherein, the one or more cavity may be configured to detachably connect a cover. 15
[00015]
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide the one or more cavity of the attachment portion may be configured to connect the at least one protrusion.
[00016]
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide the attachment portion may be configured to have a first portion. The first portion may be 20 configured to detachably connect the inner surface of the cover.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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[00017]
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles. The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference features and 5 components.
[00018]
Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a ground touching member, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00019]
Fig. 2 illustrates a side view and front view of a cover for the ground touching member, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 10
[00020]
Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the cover which being connected with the ground touching, in an accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[00021]
Fig. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the cover for the ground touching member, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 15
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00022]
Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples 20 and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following
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detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit
is indicated by the following claims.
[00023]
The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a wheel along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject 5 matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the 10 present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00024]
In view of the above, the claimed limitations as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed limitations enable the above solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. 15
[00025]
The present invention relates to a cover, more particularly relates to the cover for a ground touching member.
[00026]
In an aspect of the present invention is to provide a cover for the ground touching member being configured to cover one or more cavity portions of the ground touching member. 20
[00027]
In another aspect of the present invention is to improve the aesthetics of the ground touching member.
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[00028]
Referring to figure 1 a perspective view of a ground touching member 100 is provided. in an embodiment, the ground touching member 100 can be of a two- wheeler, a three- wheeler, a four-wheeler or a multi wheeled vehicle. The ground touching member 100 is configured to have a rim portion 104. The rim portion 104 is configured to make an outer circular ring for the accommodation of 5 a tire 102. The tire 102 is configured to maintain friction with ground for smooth maneuvering of the ground touching member 100. In an embodiment, the tire 102 can be a tube tire, a tubeless tire, a cross-ply tire, a radial-ply tire, a bias ply tire and a like. Further, the ground touching member 100 is configured to have one or more spokes 106. The one or more spokes 106 is configured to transfer load from 10 a rim portion 104 to an attachment portion 108. Further, the attachment portion 108 is configured to detachably connect the vehicle components. In an embodiment, the attachment portion 108 can be detachably connected to the ground touching member 100. The attachment portion 108 is configured to have a first portion 109. The first portion 109 of the attachment portion 108 is configured to hold the vehicle 15 components. In an embodiment, the first portion 109 can be a central bore of the ground touching member 100. Furthermore, the attachment portion 108 is configured to have one or more cavities 110. The one or more cavities 110 is configured to accommodate the vehicle components.
[00029]
Referring to figure 2 and figure 4 illustrate a cover member 200 for the 20 ground touching member 100. In an embodiment, the cover member 200 can be detachably connect to the ground touching member 100. The cover member 200 is configured to have one or more portions 212, 214. The one or more portions 212,
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214 comprising an inner portion 212 and an outer portion 214. The inner portion
212 and the outer portion 214 is connected to each other by a plurality of connecting member 210. The inner portion 212 and the outer portion 214 is configured to have a predetermined cross-section. In an embodiment, the predetermined cross-section of the inner portion 212 and the outer portion 214 can 5 be a circular, quadrilateral and the like Furthermore, the inner portion 212 and the outer portion 214 can have different cross-section from each other. In an embodiment of the present invention, the inner portion 212 is configured to have the circular cross-section and the outer portion 214 is configured to have a rounded pentagon. Further, the plurality of the connecting member 210 is configured to 10 have a predetermined cross-section. In an embodiment, the predetermined cross-section can be a circular, quadrilateral and the like. Further, the inner portion 212, the outer portion 214 and the plurality of connecting member 210 can be manufactured as a single part or a multi parts cover.
[00030]
The cover member 200 is configured to have one or more flanges 202. The 15 one or more flanges 202 are extending externally from the outer portion 214 of the cover member 200. In an embodiment, the one or more flanges 202 is configured to extended from one or more outer edges 216 of the outer portion 214 of the cover member 200. Further, the one or more flanges 202 is configured to have at least one protrusion 204. In an embodiment of the present invention, the at least one 20 protrusion 204 of the one or more flanges 202 is configured to extend perpendicularly (90degrees) from a flat portion 202a of the one or more flanges 202. In another embodiment, the at least one protrusion 204 of the one or more
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flanges 202 can be configured to extend at an angle of less than 90 degrees (>90
degree) from a flat portion 202a of the one or more flanges 202. In yet another embodiment, the at least one protrusion 204 of the one or more flanges 202 can be configured to extend at an angle more than 90 degrees (<90 degrees) from a flat portion 202a of the one or more flanges 202. Further, the at least one protrusion 5 204 is configured to have a first member 204a and a second member 204b. in an embodiment, the first member 204a is configured to have a cylindrical cross-section. Further, the first member 204a is configured to associate with the one or more cavities 110 of the ground touching member 100. Further, the inner portion 212 of the cover member 200 is configured to have an inner circumferential surface 10 206. The inner circumferential surface 206 is configured to a predetermined cross-section. In an embodiment, the predetermined cross-section of the inner circumferential surface 206 can be a circular, cylindrical and the like. Further, an imaginary axis AA and BB is provided to the cover member 200. The imaginary axis AA is provided parallel to the inner circumferential surface 206 of the cover 15 member 200. The imaginary axis BB is provided at the one or more flanges 202 of the cover member 200. In an embodiment, the imaginary axis AA and the imaginary axis BB are parallel to each other. Further, the inner circumferential surface 206 is extended outside the imaginary axis BB.
[00031]
Referring to figure 3 in conjunction with figure 1 illustrates the ground 20 touching member 100 having the cover member 200. The ground touching member 100 is configured to have the one or more cavities 110. Further, the one or more cavities 110 of the ground touching member 100 is configured to accommodate the
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at least one protrusion 204. In an embodiment, the first member 204a of the at least
one protrusion 204 is configured to connect the one or more cavities 110. Further, the first portion 109 of the attachment portion 108 is configured to connect with the inner circumferential surface 206 of the cover member 200. In an embodiment, the connecting means can be interference fit, welding, fastening etc. Further, the 5 one or more flanges 202 is configured to cover the one or more cavities 110. In an embodiment, the one or more flanges 202 is configured to positioned perpendicular to the one or more cavities 110.
[00032]
In summary, the claimed invention provides a specific, tangible, and practical solution to provide solution for covering the ground touching member, 10 making it non-abstract. The combination of specific components, functionalities, and applications, along with the customization and connectivity features, contributes to the non-obviousness of the invention to a person skilled in the art. In view of the above, the claimed invention may not be considered abstract and may not be obvious to a person skilled in the art. 15
[00033]
The present invention is the solution to the problem of using a ground touching member for a variety of vehicles. The cover is provided with the flanges which connect to the attachment portion top, making the assembly of the cover rigid so prevent it from coming oy at the higher speed. Further the cover having protrusion which are configured to connect with the cavities of the attachment 20 portion to improve the life of the rim and attachment portion. Also the cover is configured to provide the ease in assembly and improves the aesthetics of the ground touching member.
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[00034]
The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but 5 not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[00035]
Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore 10 intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
[00036]
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other 15 aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope as indicated by the following claims.
[00037]
It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and 20 variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.
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REFERENCE NUMERIALS
100- Ground touching member 202a- flat portion
102- tire 202b- side portion
104- Rim portion 204a-First member
108- Attachment portion 204b-Second member 5
109- First portion 216-one or more outer edges
110-One or more cavity
200-Cover member
202-one or more flanges
204- at least one protrusion 10
206- Inner circumferential surfaces
208- first vacant portion
209- One or more vacant portion
210- plurality of connecting member
212- inner portion 15
214- outer portion , Claims:We claim:
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A cover member (200) for a ground touching member (100), the cover (200) comprising:
an inner portion (212);
an outer portion (214); the inner portion (212) and the outer portion 5 (214) being configured to connect with each other via a plurality of connecting members (210);
wherein,
one or more flanges (202) being configured to extend externally from the outer portion (214) of the cover member (200). 10
2.
The cover member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner portion (212) and the outer portion (214) being configured to have a predetermined cross- section.
3.
The cover member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner portion (212) being configured to have an inner circumferential surface (206). 15
4.
The cover member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of connecting members (210) being configured to have a predetermined cross-section.
5.
The cover member (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more flanges (202) being configured to have at least one protrusion (204). 20
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The cover member (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one protrusion (204) being placed at a predetermined angle onto the one or more flanges (202).
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A ground touching member (100), the ground touching member (100) comprising: 5
a rim (104);
an attachment portion (108); the attachment portion (108) being configured to connect with the rim (104);
wherein,
the attachment portion (108) being configured to 10 have one or more cavities (110);
wherein,
the one or more cavities (110) being configured to detachably connect a cover member (200). 15
8.
The ground touching member (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more cavities (110) of the attachment portion (108) being configured to connect the at least one protrusion (204).
9.
The ground touching member (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein, the attachment portion (108) being configured to have a first portion (109), the 20 first portion (108) being configured to detachably connect the inner surface (206) of the cover (100).