Wheel trim attachment system for different bolt patterns
US5669672A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B7/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a wheel trim attachment system for trailer wheels. In the present invention, a bracket is provided having a cloverleaf hole which can receive lugs sized and spaced for a six lug, eight lug, and ten lug variety. Additionally, a mounting orifice is provided which can be placed on the wheel at a constant radius from the center of the wheel to allow a single wheel liner to be attached to different sized wheels. Attachments can be used to attach the wheel liner to the bracket. The wheel liner can have lug covers and hub covers.
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