Patent · US Expired

Stepped, capped wheel nut

US5302069A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1992
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S411/91
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A capped wheel nut formed of a cap and a nut insert which, when engaged, rotate together such as for removably engaging a wheel to a threaded stud of a hub of a vehicle. The capped wheel nut is rotated by a standard tool which applies a rotational force to the cap. Should the cap become disengaged from the nut insert, then the nut insert may be rotated by a standard tool which applies a rotational force to the nut insert in the absence of the cap.

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