Universal wheel trim attatchment system
US5722735A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B7/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present system discloses a universal wheel trim attachment system in which a wheel liner is attached to a wheel under the wheel lug nuts. Universal wheel trim attachment system has a center piece which can act as a hub cover. Surrounding the opening is a plateau on substantially an X-axis and perpendicular to a Y-axis. Around the plateau there is placed a first incline. Around the first incline there is placed a ledge which merely shows the change in direction between a first incline and a second incline which surrounds the first incline. A valley surrounds the second incline. A ridge surrounds the valley. A lip surrounds the ridge and rests upon the outer portions of the wheel. The wheel liners are also provided with lug holes, oval holes, and hand holes.
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