Illuminated vehicle wheel
US9428007B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2900/572
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lighting module has axial pins that extend axially rearwardly from a rearward surface of the module base and are respectively received in hollow pin guides formed in a module seating surface of a vehicle wheel. A wheel rim that receives the lighting module has an axially inwardly facing sidewall into which are formed plural bolt holes. A bolt is provided for each bolt hole. The bolt is operable to extend radially inwardly to a locked position affixing the module to the rim, and to be retracted radially outwardly to an unlocked position. The end of the bolt is received within a respective bolt receiver formed in a sidewall of the lighting module. The lighting module may have plural LEDs mounted on a forward face of a circuit board.
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