Abstract: The present invention comprises a non-rotary cover assembly for the wheels of a vehicle mounted on fixed axles. The assembly is mounted on a shaft assembly connected to the spindle of the wheel. An adjustable bushing on the shaft assembly positions the cover assembly from the vehicle wheel in accordance with the width of the wheel rim from the wheel hub. The wheel cover assembly includes a plate which is connected to the vehicle wheel and carries a bearing assembly which allows rotation of the wheel without rotating the wheel cover of the assembly. The wheel cover has an opening on the forward facing surface of the cover to permit the flow of air into the underside of the cover and direct the air flow over the brake area and drum assembly of the vehicle during the forward movement of the vehicle. The present invention will also direct air toward the electric motors on vehicles of the future which will be powered by batteries in lieu of combustion engines.

Abstract: A hubcap for an aircraft wheel includes an internal spider which engages an anti-skid transducer located in the wheel hub. The hubcap is constructed of one piece and has a conical configuration to provide increased strength as well as increased airflow inside the hubcap for improved heat dissipation.

Abstract: A device for cooling the wheels of motor vehicles which are equipped with disc brakes mounted on the wheels between the wheel centers and a cover plate. The rotors of the disc brakes are fastened to the wheel flange of the wheel hub by a pot-shaped part which delimits radially an annular space opening in the direction of the cover plate. The cover plate is provided with openings through which a cooling air stream can enter the wheel space containing the brake. The wheel center is provided with openings near a rim portion thereof through which air can escape from the outer annular space left between the brake and wheel center. The annular space communicates through a space between the rim and the brake with an annular space delimited by the remaining space and the cover plate in the axial direction.

Abstract: A disk brake for a motor vehicle includes a brake disk carried by a wheel hub and which has radial fins, the fins dissipating heat and inducing a flow of air over the brake disk. A cover closes the side of the brake disk remote from the wheel hub and supports a caliper brake mechanism, an arcuate segment of the fins being removable to permit replacement of brake pads of the brake mechanism.

Abstract: A wheel cover for solid wheels which include air suction openings provided in a wheel pan. The wheel cover includes a cover plate which terminates in a region of the wheel flange and defines with the wheel flange an annular air outlet opening. A plurality of more or less radially extending ventilator fins are disposed on a backside of the cover plate and the cover plate is provided in a radially inner zone of the ventilator fins with additional air suction openings. The ventilator fins are integrally formed with the cover plate and terminate radially outwardly about a periphery of the cover plate.