MECHANICAL LOCKS FOR WHEEL COVERS

摘要

A mechanical locking system secures a wheel cover to a vehicular wheel. A r im lock includes a rim clasp which extends around at least a portion of the out er rim of the wheel. The rim clasp forces the wheel cover into abutting engagement with the outboard surface of the wheel. A hub lock includes a protrusion in the wheel cover which matingly engages a channel or recess in the wheel. The hub lock is located adjacent the hub portion of the wheel. The hub lock may include a spring to apply a force against the protrusion forcing th e protrusion into the wheel.