Vehicle hub cap fixation

Abstract

Abstract 1. Mounting for a hub cap (1) of a vehicle, in particular of a bus, which is to be fastened detachably to a rim (2) supporting a resilient rubber tyre (8), and whereof the rim well (7) comprises a clinch (9) bent towards the wheel axle such that formed between the rim well (7) and clinch (9) is a channel (10) open towards the wheel axle, against the walls (10a, 10b) of which the mounting (11, 12, 12') for the fitting of the hub cap (1) is pressed, the mounting comprising a retainer ring (11) attached to the wheel hub (1) by retaining clips (12, 12') distributed over the periphery, the diameter of which retainer ring is variable when attaching the hub cap (1), characterised in that the retainer ring (11) is constructed as an open, expansible ring (11), which in a clamping position bears against the wall (10a, 10b) of the clinch ring (10) and can be locked by a lock (29) to prevent accidental reduction of diameter (compression), which lock comprises a locking bolt (26) engaging in the opening (19) between two ends (20) of the retainer ring (11), which locking bolt (26) comprises at least one inclined surface (27) co-operating with the ends (20) of the retainer ring (11).

Inventors

• 👤 Erich Würschum

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