US4929031A
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Structure of hub cap for car wheel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-21
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Granted: 1990-05-29
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Expires: 2008-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved structure of hub cap for a car wheel is featured with grooves on the inner sides of a plurality of click sheets respectively. A metal ring fitted against the inner sides of the click sheets; both ends of the metal ring are respectively encased with rubber caps on two opposite click sheets. The hub cap can effectively be installed into the wheel rim with proper flexibility in a detachable manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Liou Shenq-Gwo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B7/00; B60B7/06; B60B7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A hub cap for car wheel mainly comprising a hub cap and a flexible ring insert; said hub cap including a plurality of click sheets and a notch; and each of said click sheets having a flange end to be retained under the flange of a wheel rim edge, and each said click sheet having a groove in the inner side thereof for retaining a section of said flexible ring insert; and two click sheets adjacent each side of said notch being furnished with positioning flanges for receiving two ends of said flexible ring insert; said flexible ring insert including a metal ring having two ends, two rubber caps mounted on two ends of said metal ring; and said rubber caps being positioned in said positioning flanges respectively, and the remainder of said metal ring being mounted in said grooves on the inner side of said click sheets of said hub cap; thereby enabling said hub cap to be mounted on a car wheel flexibly and firmly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A hub cap for car wheel mainly comprising a hub cap and a flexible ring insert; said hub cap including a plurality of click sheets and a notch; and each of said click sheets having a flange end to be retained under the flange of a wheel rim edge, and each said click sheet having a groove in the inner side thereof for retaining a section of said flexible ring insert; and two click sheets adjacent each side of said notch being furnished with positioning flanges for receiving two ends of said flexible ring insert; said flexible ring insert including a metal ring having two ends, two rubber caps mounted on two ends of said metal ring; and said rubber caps being positioned in said positioning flanges respectively, and the remainder of said metal ring being mounted in said grooves on the inner side of said click sheets of said hub cap; thereby enabling said hub cap to be mounted on a car wheel flexibly and firmly.
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) | 1993-05-28 | 1993-11-27 | 1994-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-28 | 1997-11-27 | 1998-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-28 | 2001-11-27 | 2002-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |