Patent · US Expired

Mounted tire/wheel assembly having a hubcap

US6257675A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 1999
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C13/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounted assembly of a mounting wheel, a tire provided with sidewalls between a tread and parts of the tire intended to come in contact with said wheel after mounting of the tire on the wheel and a wheel hubcap fastened to the wheel. The mounted assembly is characterized in that one of the sidewalls cooperates with the hubcap to secure a good angular position of the hubcap in relation to said sidewall as well as to maintain the angular position during the use of the assembly on the vehicle.

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