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US4268091A
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Wheel trim assembly
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-10
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Granted: 1981-05-19
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Expires: 1999-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A wheel trim assembly for disposition on the axial outer face of a vehicle has a wheel flange. The wheel trim assembly is of the type comprising an annular ring having a rim portion disposed on a plane substantially parallel to the plane of said wheel flange. The rim portion has formed on its outer surface a plurality of receptacles each of which slidably receive a spring retention clip for mechanically interlocking the spring retention clip to the annular ring. The spring retention clip is engageable with the wheel flange for mounting the wheel trim assembly on the wheel. The receptacle includes two opposed radially inwardly facing tabs and an axial inwardly facing stop tab all formed by upsetting the tab material from the annular ring. The spring retention clip has an arcuate base portion whose arc corresponds generally to the arc of the outer surface of the annular ring. The base portion of the spring retention clip is received by the receptacle such that each end thereof is captured and guided by the tabs. The stop tab captures the base portion of the spring retention clip along the bottom edge thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude J. Marshall, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/304; Y10T24/307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A wheel trim assembly for disposition on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange; said wheel trim assembly being of the type comprising an annular ring having a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of said wheel flange; said rim portion having formed on the outer surface thereof a plurality of receptacles each of which slidably receive a spring retention clip for mechanically interlocking said spring retention clip to said annular ring; said spring retention clip being engageable with said wheel flange for mounting said wheel trim assembly on said wheel; said receptacle including two opposed circumferentially facing tabs and an axial inwardly facing stop tab all formed by upsetting said tab material from said annular ring; said spring retention clip having an arcuate base portion whose arc corresponds generally to the arc of the outer surface of said annular ring; said base portion of said spring retention clip being received by said receptacle; said stop tab capturing said base portion of said spring retention clip along its radially inwardly facing end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A wheel trim assembly for disposition on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange; said wheel trim assembly being of the type comprising an annular ring having a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of said wheel flange; said rim portion having formed on the outer surface thereof a plurality of receptacles each of which slidably receive a spring retention clip for mechanically interlocking said spring retention clip to said annular ring; said spring retention clip being engageable with said wheel flange for mounting said wheel trim assembly on said wheel; said receptacle including two opposed circumferentially facing tabs and an axial inwardly facing stop tab all formed by upsetting said tab material from said annular ring; said spring retention clip having an arcuate base portion whose arc corresponds generally to the arc of the outer surface of said annular ring; said base portion of said spring retention clip being received by said receptacle; said stop tab capturing said base portion of said spring retention clip along its radially inwardly facing end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said axially inwardly facing stop tab is located centrally between said tabs and there are at least three receptacles each receiving a spring retention clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said spring retention clip is further provided with a semicircular top portion terminating in a reverse turned toothed portion frictionally engaging said wheel flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said spring retention clip is provided with at least one locking tab formed on said base portion for registration with the opening in said rim portion caused by the upsetting of said tab.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 4, wherein there are two said locking tabs one provided at each end of said base portion of said spring retention clip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein said spring retention clip is manufactured from spring steel and wherein said semi-circular top portion of said spring retention clip provides substantial biasing force to frictionally engage said toothed portion with said wheel flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein said base portion of said spring retention clip is provided with two axially projecting legs the inner surfaces of which engage and extend beyond said stop tab.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said annular ring is manufactured from galvanized strip steel which is formed in a closed loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein there are five receptacles each receiving one spring retention clip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wheel trim assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said rim portion of said annular ring is disposed slightly inwardly with respect to the plane of said wheel flange.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-18 | 1984-11-17 | 1985-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-18 | 1988-11-17 | 1989-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-18 | 1992-11-17 | 1993-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |