GB2276356A - Wheel trim securing system - Google Patents
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- GB2276356A GB2276356A GB9303792A GB9303792A GB2276356A GB 2276356 A GB2276356 A GB 2276356A GB 9303792 A GB9303792 A GB 9303792A GB 9303792 A GB9303792 A GB 9303792A GB 2276356 A GB2276356 A GB 2276356A
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- wheel
- trim
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- wheel trim
- nut
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
- B60B7/00—Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, venting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall, e.g. wheel cover discs, wheel cover discs with cooling fins
- B60B7/06—Fastening arrangements therefor
- B60B7/14—Fastening arrangements therefor comprising screw-threaded means
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- Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
Abstract
A strip of metal or other suitable material is secured to a wheel by means of two spring loaded retaining pins which are inserted through two holes made in the wheel. A threaded screw protrudes from the centre of the strip to be coaxial with the wheel hub. To secure the wheel trim to the wheel a nut is inserted through a hole made in the centre of the wheel trim and engaged with the threaded screw. <IMAGE>
Description
IMPROVED WHEEL TRIN SECURING SYSTEM
This invention relates to removeable vehicle wheel trims.
Wheel trims are well known and used on many vehicles for decorative and/or streamline purposes.
One of the present systems for securing wheel trims to wheels involves the use of spring clips which are attached to the wheel trim and when the wheel trim is fitted to the wheel the clips are compressed - holding the trim on to the wheel.
The removal of a wheel trim can be carried out by pulling the trim from the wheel by hand (no tools required).
Occasionally, due to vibrations and the weakness of the spring clips the wheel trim may come away from the wheel resulting in the loss of that trim.
This can occurr when the vehicle is relatively new.
Used with the spring clips, the improved system will secure the wheel trim to the wheel more effectively.
A description of the invention is given with reference to the following drawings:
Figure 1 Shows Components.
Figure 2 Shows view of wheel with strip fitted in
position.
Figure 3 Illustrates how wheel trim is fitted to wheel.
With Reference to Figure 1
A strip of metal or suitable material is fitted over the hub of each wheel and shaped to the contour of the wheel.
With Reference to Figure 2
The strip must be fitted to the wheel in a way to allow the wheel bearing and wheel studs to go through the appropriate holes.
The strip is held in position on to each wheel by two spring loaded retaining pins which are inserted through two holes made in each wheel.
This system allows wheels and wheel trims to be easily changed around.
With Reference to Figure 3
From the centre of the strip a threaded screw (metal or non metallic) is inserted.
This thread must protrude from the centre of the wheel and must be securely fastened to the strip (eg. welded if metal).
To secure the wheel trim to the wheel a nut (metal or non metallic) is inserted through a hole made in the centre of the wheel trim.
The wheel trim is then pushed on to the wheel and the nut is screwed to the protruding thread on the wheel and the nut is screwed to the protruding thread on the wheel. The nut must be tightened to the end of the thread to 'lock' the nut in position. The length of thread is important so not to misshape the wheel trim when the nut is fully tightened.
The head of the nut may be any shape or size and may be used to display a symbol or word.
A small pipe inserted through the hole of the wheel trim and then fitted over the protruding thread on the wheel may be used to centre the wheel trim on to the wheel.
Dimensions of Components
Retaining strip 26cms long
15mm wide
1.5mm thick
Holes 12mm from ends and one in the
middle
Hole in Centre of Wheel Trim lomm Holes in Wheels 6.5mm
Threaded Screw 12mm x 5mm
Threaded Nut (Internal) llmm x 5mm
9mm Outer Diameter
13mm Head Diameter
Retaining Pins 19mm Long lOmm Base
6mm Head
Retaining Springs 22mm Long (Firm Compression) 17mm Diameter
Guide for Wheel 9cm Long
9mm Outer Diameter 6mm Inner Diameter
Dimensions may vary according to individual design of wheel or wheel trim.
Claims (3)
1) A strip of metal (or suitable material) with a
protruding threaded screw from the centre and a 'key'
hole at each end is secured centrally over the hub of
each wheel of a vehicle by means of two spring loaded
retaining 'key' pins which are inserted through two
holes made in each wheel, a nut is then inserted
through a hole made in the centre of each wheel trim
and is then screwed fully on to the protruding thread
on the wheel to lock the nut and therefore the wheel
trim in position.
2) A small pipe inserted through the hole of the wheel
trim and then fitted over the protruding thread on
the wheel to centre the wheel trim on to the wheel
more easily.
3) Improved wheel trim securing system substantially as
described herein with reference to Figures 1-3 of the
accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9303792A GB2276356A (en) | 1993-02-25 | 1993-02-25 | Wheel trim securing system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9303792A GB2276356A (en) | 1993-02-25 | 1993-02-25 | Wheel trim securing system |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB9303792D0 GB9303792D0 (en) | 1993-04-14 |
| GB2276356A true GB2276356A (en) | 1994-09-28 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9303792A Withdrawn GB2276356A (en) | 1993-02-25 | 1993-02-25 | Wheel trim securing system |
Country Status (1)
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| GB (1) | GB2276356A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2387873A (en) * | 2002-04-27 | 2003-10-29 | Peter John Clark | Motor vehicle wheel trims |
Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB357692A (en) * | 1930-07-24 | 1931-10-01 | Dunlop Rubber Co | Improvements in or relating to vehicle wheels |
| GB360212A (en) * | 1930-11-20 | 1931-11-05 | John Vernon Pugh | Improvements in and relating to discs, covers and the like for wheels |
| GB360204A (en) * | 1930-11-13 | 1931-11-05 | John Vernon Pugh | Improvements in and relating to discs or covers for vehicle wheels |
| GB362070A (en) * | 1930-10-02 | 1931-12-03 | Dunlop Rubber Co | Improvements in or relating to vehicle wheels |
| GB2125350A (en) * | 1982-07-28 | 1984-03-07 | Rockwell International Corp | Wheel cover support pedestal |
| US4961611A (en) * | 1989-02-06 | 1990-10-09 | Patti Anthony J | Vehicle wheel cover |
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1993
- 1993-02-25 GB GB9303792A patent/GB2276356A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB357692A (en) * | 1930-07-24 | 1931-10-01 | Dunlop Rubber Co | Improvements in or relating to vehicle wheels |
| GB362070A (en) * | 1930-10-02 | 1931-12-03 | Dunlop Rubber Co | Improvements in or relating to vehicle wheels |
| GB360204A (en) * | 1930-11-13 | 1931-11-05 | John Vernon Pugh | Improvements in and relating to discs or covers for vehicle wheels |
| GB360212A (en) * | 1930-11-20 | 1931-11-05 | John Vernon Pugh | Improvements in and relating to discs, covers and the like for wheels |
| GB2125350A (en) * | 1982-07-28 | 1984-03-07 | Rockwell International Corp | Wheel cover support pedestal |
| US4961611A (en) * | 1989-02-06 | 1990-10-09 | Patti Anthony J | Vehicle wheel cover |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2387873A (en) * | 2002-04-27 | 2003-10-29 | Peter John Clark | Motor vehicle wheel trims |
| GB2387873B (en) * | 2002-04-27 | 2004-03-17 | Peter John Clark | Motor vehicle wheel trims |
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| GB9303792D0 (en) | 1993-04-14 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |