US3554536A
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Motor vehicle wheel and cover assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-22
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-10-22
Abstract
Abstract An improved wheel assembly for a motor vehicle is provided whereby a hub cap and wheel are supported on the hub of the vehicle by lug bolts which extend through the wheel and through the hub cap, and which includes resilient insert means between the hub cap and the wheel to assure that the assembly will be properly mounted on the hub despite manufacturing tolerances.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy E Richter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A wheel assembly to be mounted on the lug bolts of the hub of a motor vehicle, said assembly including: a wheel spider having a central portion with apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; a hub cap fitted over said central portion of said wheel spider and also having apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; annular resilient inserts interposed between said hub cap and said wheel spider and respectively surrounding the apertures in said wheel spider and said hub cap, said hub cap having an annular wall of on the inner face thereof around each of said apertures, for receiving and retaining therewithin said inserts in position around respective ones of said apertures; and lug nuts threaded onto the ends of said lug bolts protruding through the apertures in said wheel spider and hub cap to hold said wheel spider and hub cap on said hub, with said resilient inserts holding said hub cap spaced out from the surface of said wheel spider.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A wheel assembly to be mounted on the lug bolts of the hub of a motor vehicle, said assembly including: a wheel spider having a central portion with apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; a hub cap fitted over said central portion of said wheel spider and also having apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; annular resilient inserts interposed between said hub cap and said wheel spider and respectively surrounding the apertures in said wheel spider and said hub cap, said hub cap having an annular wall of on the inner face thereof around each of said apertures, for receiving and retaining therewithin said inserts in position around respective ones of said apertures; and lug nuts threaded onto the ends of said lug bolts protruding through the apertures in said wheel spider and hub cap to hold said wheel spider and hub cap on said hub, with said resilient inserts holding said hub cap spaced out from the surface of said wheel spider.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The assembly defined in claim 1, in which said lug nuts each has a tapered end, and said wheel spider has a tapered seat surrounding each of the apertures therein which receives the tapered end of the corresponding lug nut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly defined in claim 1, including annular shoulders within respective said annular walls against which said inserts bear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
186 words
A wheel assembly to be mounted on the lug bolts of the hub of a motor vehicle, said assembly including: a first member in the form of a wheel spider having a central portion with apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; a second member in the form of a hub cap fitted over said central portion of said wheel spider and also having apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; annular resilient inserts interposed between said hub cap and said wheel spider and respectively surrounding the apertures in said wheel spider and said hub cap; one of said members having an annular wall on the face thereof which faces the other member, and around at least certain of said apertures, for receiving and retaining therewithin said inserts in position around respective ones of said apertures; and lug nuts threaded onto the ends of said lug bolts protruding through the apertures in said wheel spider and hub cap to hold said wheel spider and hub cap on said hub, with said resilient inserts holding said hub cap spaced out from the surface of said wheel spider.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
186 words
A wheel assembly to be mounted on the lug bolts of the hub of a motor vehicle, said assembly including: a first member in the form of a wheel spider having a central portion with apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; a second member in the form of a hub cap fitted over said central portion of said wheel spider and also having apertures therein for receiving said lug bolts; annular resilient inserts interposed between said hub cap and said wheel spider and respectively surrounding the apertures in said wheel spider and said hub cap; one of said members having an annular wall on the face thereof which faces the other member, and around at least certain of said apertures, for receiving and retaining therewithin said inserts in position around respective ones of said apertures; and lug nuts threaded onto the ends of said lug bolts protruding through the apertures in said wheel spider and hub cap to hold said wheel spider and hub cap on said hub, with said resilient inserts holding said hub cap spaced out from the surface of said wheel spider.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |