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| 1. | The nonrotating hubcap consists of a hubcap, an insert, an axle nut and bolt to hold the hubcap, that can be fixed to the vehicle's nondriving axle, characterised by,<BR> the placing of the insert over the existing manufacturer's nut, the fixing of the additional axle nut, allowing the hubcap to be screwed into place and fixed with a bolt. |
| 2. | The nonrotating hubcap, according to claim 1, characterised by, the insert having a thread on the outside, and a hexagonal hole in the centre. |
| 3. | The nonrotating hubcap according to claim 2, characterised, by the axle nut being threaded on the outside and the inside, with a hexagonal protrusion with a threaded hole. |
| 4. | The nonrotating hubcap according to claims 1 and 2, characterised by, the bolt having a hexagonal top and a thread to secure the hubcap to the axle nut. |
| 5. | The nonrotating hubcap according to claims 2,3, and 4, characterised by, the hubcap having an internal thread which fits the external threads of both the insert and the axle nut, with a threaded hole for the bolt and a maximum diameter such that the hubcap does not cover the inflation valve. |
| 6. | The nonrotating hubcap with a bolt, according to the description"Disclosure of the Invention", characterised by, the hubcap having an internal thread which fits the thread on the axle, and a threaded hole for the bolt, having a hexagonal head whose thread fits the threaded hole on the axle, and a maximum diameter such that the hubcap does not cover the exhaust valve. |
At present, hubcaps are fixed directly to the wheels, and it would make no sense to place advertisements on them, since they will not be obvious whilst a vehicle is in motion, alternatively there are aluminium wheels with no hubcaps. Neither option provides space for an advert.
2) Background Art Companies have great problems putting advertisements on vehicles, since most they have to be painted or fixed on all four sides of the vehicle. Advertisements on hubcaps are usually reserved for the manufacturer, and they are obvious only if the vehicle is stationary. This invention makes it possible to fix a non-rotating hubcap, to the non-driving wheels only.
3) Disclosure of the Invention The non-rotating hubcap is fixed to the axle of the vehicle.
It consists of four parts: - insert, diagram 1 - axle nut, diagram 2 - hubcap, diagram 3 - bolt, diagram 4 The insert can be adjusted to the manufacturer's requirements. Diagram 1 is an example of an insert with an internal shape that matches the hexagonal nut which some manufacturers screw onto the axle. The insert provides additional safety and stability to the system. The insert is placed over the existing hexagonal nut, fixed by the manufacturer. On the outside, the insert has a thread.
The axle nut is screwed directly onto the axle and has a thread on the outside, and a threaded hole on the front side for a bolt. The hubcap and the bolt are screwed to the axle nut.
The hubcap is screwed onto the axle nut and onto the insert, and is fixed with the bolt to the axle nut. If there is enough space and a threaded hole is provided in the axle for the bolt, the hubcap can be screwed directly onto the vehicle axle and than be fixed with the bolt, in this case the internal thread and the diameter of the hubcap have to be adjusted to the axle thread and the diameter of the axle.
The hubcap can be made in various shapes according to requirements, but the hubcap must not cover the inflation valve. It is also possible to fix hubcaps similar to those currently in use to the hubcap (not shown in the diagrams). It is possible, depending on the time required to remove and replace the hubcaps, that they be allowed to cover the valve. The hubcap has a threaded hole for the bolt.
The bolt ensures the safety of the system, so that it does not unscrew and the hubcap does not fall off. The bolt is screwed into either the hubcap and the axle nut, or directly onto the vehicle axle if a threaded hole is provided. The bolt also ensures that the hubcap is fixed in the desired position. For example, if the hubcap features text which must be horizontal, the hubcap is screwed into the desired position and then, the bolt is screwed in, maintaining this position.
4) SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DIAGRAMES Diagram 1 is a sketch and section of the insert with a thread on the outside surface, and a hexagonal cut out, in the centre.
Diagram 2 is a sketch and section of the axle nut with threads on the external and internal surface, and a threaded hole and hexagonal protrusion.
Diagram 3 is a sketch of the hubcap with a thread on the inside and a threaded hole.
Diagram 4 is the bolt.