Patent · US Expired

Mounting structure for a hub cap or a wheel cap

US4223951A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 1978
Grant dateSep 23, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 11, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60B7/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure for mounting a hub cap or a wheel cap to a wheel, wherein an annular element having a strap-like body, a number of elastic tongues and a number of first and second detent portions is interposed between the cap and the wheel in such a manner that the annular element is firmly fixed to the cap by the first and second detent portions while the annular element removably engages with the wheel by the elastic tongues.

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