A method and assembly is described for covering a wheel of a vehicle. The assembly includes an attachment assembly including an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of clips spaced about a circumference of the outer ring, wherein each of the plurality of clips includes at least one retaining tab. The wheel cover secured by rotating the wheel cover relative to the attachment assembly to engage the retaining tabs of the plurality of clips.
B60B 7/10 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant plusieurs clips élastiques espacés et montés séparément sur le chapeau, p. ex. rivés, soudés ou démontables rapidement
B60B 7/12 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant un ressort ou un élément d'accrochage annulaires, montés sur le chapeau
F16B 2/08 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des frettes ou des bandes
B60B 7/01 - Couronnes spécialement conçues pour ne couvrir que la jante de la roue ou le flanc du pneumatique, p. ex. couronnes décoratives amovibles pour flanc de pneumatique
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releasably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releasably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
7.
Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating lug nut loosening
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide systems and methods for identifying and mitigating lug nut loosening. In one implementation, an indicator body of an indicator has a top surface connecting a front surface and a back surface. A first side of the indicator body is disposed opposite a second side of the indicator body. A receiver extends from the top surface into an interior of the indicator body. The receiver is configured to form a translational relationship of the lug nut with the indicator through a mating fit of the lug nut within the receiver. The translational relationship generates a corresponding rotation of the indicator body in response to a rotation of the lug nut. The corresponding rotation of the indicator body provides an indication that the lug nut is loose.
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
9.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING LUG NUT LOOSENING
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide systems and methods for identifying and mitigating lug nut loosening. In one implementation, an indicator body of an indicator has a top surface connecting a front surface and a back surface. A first side of the indicator body is disposed opposite a second side of the indicator body. A receiver extends from the top surface into an interior of the indicator body. The receiver is configured to form a translational relationship of the lug nut with the indicator through a mating fit of the lug nut within the receiver. The translational relationship generates a corresponding rotation of the indicator body in response to a rotation of the lug nut. The corresponding rotation of the indicator body provides an indication that the lug nut is loose.
F16B 37/14 - Écrous-chapeauxChapeaux d'écrous ou de boulons
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/10 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant plusieurs clips élastiques espacés et montés séparément sur le chapeau, p. ex. rivés, soudés ou démontables rapidement
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/10 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant plusieurs clips élastiques espacés et montés séparément sur le chapeau, p. ex. rivés, soudés ou démontables rapidement
B60B 7/14 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des moyens filetés
B62B 7/06 - Voitures d'enfants Poussettes, p. ex. poussettes pour poupées à plus d'un essieuDispositifs de direction à cet effet rabattables ou pliants
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B62B 7/06 - Voitures d'enfants Poussettes, p. ex. poussettes pour poupées à plus d'un essieuDispositifs de direction à cet effet rabattables ou pliants
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/10 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant plusieurs clips élastiques espacés et montés séparément sur le chapeau, p. ex. rivés, soudés ou démontables rapidement
B60B 7/14 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des moyens filetés
12.
Systems and methods for locking and stabilizing a wheel cover assembly
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releasably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
B60B 7/02 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique essentiellement d'une seule pièce
Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releaseably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
B60B 7/02 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique essentiellement d'une seule pièce
Aspects of the present disclosure involve a wheel cover configured to streamline a wheel of a motor vehicle. In one implementation, the wheel cover includes a unit that mounts and dismounts to the hub of a wheel of a vehicle without brackets, bolts, and assembly kits. The wheel cover system may include a circular cover that covers the center of the wheel hub. An engaging structure may include one or more hooks opposed from each other with small access ports to facilitate mounting and dismounting of the wheel cover on the wheel hub. To cover the wheel hub, the wheel cover system is placed over the wheel hub and the four hooks are engaged to latch onto a back edge of the wheel hub. Through the simple activation of the hooks, the wheel cover system may be easily mounted and dismounted on the wheel hub.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
A wheel cover assembly which includes a generally flat, circular wheel cover portion, an attachment assembly, and a manually releasable fastener selectively connecting the wheel cover portion to the attachment assembly, the wheel cover being predominately made from flexible laminar materials, the wheel cover portion comprising a mostly transparent window affixed to the manually releasable fastener, the window having an inwardly facing face which includes a flap for retaining a display card on the inside surface of the window.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/12 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant un ressort ou un élément d'accrochage annulaires, montés sur le chapeau
23.
Method of covering a wheel for decoration, streamlining, or advertising display, and a flexible wheel cover therefor
A method and apparatus (10) is disclosed for covering a cavity (11) of a wheel of a long-haul tractor-trailer, truck or the like for decoration, streamlining, and/or advertising display. Such wheels have a face, a rim, the interior of the rim defining the cavity, a boss (30) on the rim having a relatively smaller diameter and spaced from the face. The disclosed method includes providing a device (10) comprising a generally flat cover portion sized to cover the outwardly facing opening of the wheel cavity, an opening through the device, and a releasable fastener (15) for selectively closing the opening through the device, and an attachment system (12) that is sized to extend axially across the boss of the wheel to the covered, accessing the attachment system through the opening, positioning the attachment system over the boss of the wheel by way of the opening, and closing the opening, such that the cover portion closes substantially all the outwardly facing opening of the wheel.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/12 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant un ressort ou un élément d'accrochage annulaires, montés sur le chapeau
