Tractor/trailer wheel cover

摘要

The present invention provides a wheel cover for use to cover the wheel of a tractor or trailer. The wheel cover includes an inner support section and an outer main section. The outer main section includes a wheel cover surface and an outer edge. Further, the wheel cover includes a ratchet assembly comprising a spring, a support block, an operating holder and an extension. When installed on a truck wheel, the ratchet extension engages an outer radial edge of the inner support section that is installed on a wheel hub.

主权项

1. A wheel cover assembly comprising
a generally circular support collar affixed to a wheel hub of a wheel, the support collar having a radial edge, a main section including an outer surface, an outer edge, and a latch assembly, the latch assembly comprising a latch, a ratchet block, a ratchet operating holder, a ratchet spring and a ratchet extension, the wheel cover ratchet extension engaging the radial edge of the support collar when the wheel cover is affixed to the wheel, wherein the support collar includes a pivot and clamp to allow the support collar to be affixed around the wheel hub.