Vehicle wheel cover retention system
US6554371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B7/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.
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