Mechanical locks for wheel covers

摘要

A mechanical locking system (40) secures a wheel cover (14) to a vehicular wheel (12). A rim lock (40) includes a rim clasp (42) which extends around at least a portion of the outer rim (28) of the wheel (12). The rim clasp (42) forces the wheel cover (14) into abutting engagement with the outboard surface of the wheel (12). 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 the protrusion into the wheel.