Abstract: The present system discloses a universal wheel trim attachment system in which a wheel liner is attached to a wheel under the wheel lug nuts. Universal wheel trim attachment system has a center piece which can act as a hub cover. Surrounding the opening is a plateau on substantially an X-axis and perpendicular to a Y-axis. Around the plateau there is placed a first incline. Around the first incline there is placed a ledge which merely shows the change in direction between a first incline and a second incline which surrounds the first incline. A valley surrounds the second incline. A ridge surrounds the valley. A lip surrounds the ridge and rests upon the outer portions of the wheel. The wheel liners are also provided with lug holes, oval holes, and hand holes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 3, 1998
Assignee:
Pheonix USA, Inc.
Inventors:
James P. Wright, Timothy L. Bates, Kevin D. Nash, Barry Lynn Roberts, John Davenport
Abstract: The present invention discloses a wheel trim attachment system for trailer wheels. In the present invention, a bracket is provided having a cloverleaf hole which can receive lugs sized and spaced for a six lug, eight lug, and ten lug variety. Additionally, a mounting orifice is provided which can be placed on the wheel at a constant radius from the center of the wheel to allow a single wheel liner to be attached to different sized wheels. Attachments can be used to attach the wheel liner to the bracket. The wheel liner can have lug covers and hub covers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 20, 1996
Date of Patent:
September 23, 1997
Assignee:
Pheonix USA, Inc.
Inventors:
James P. Wright, Timothy L. Bates, Kevin D. Nash, Barry Lynn Roberts, John Davenport