Patent ID: 6637833
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
A wheel covering apparatus for a heavy-duty vehicle comprising:a bracket configured for attachment to a wheel of the vehicle, said bracket having a guiding rod and a guiding barrel extending therefrom, said bracket having formed therein a threaded hole coaxially disposed relative to said guiding barrel; a wheel cover coupled to said bracket, said wheel cover having formed therein a engagement hole and a guiding hole disposed in open communication therewith, said guiding hole being configured to receive and transversely guide said guiding rod into engagement with said engagement hole responsive to manipulation of said wheel cover relative to said bracket, said wheel cover having formed therein a first locating hole; a wheel axle cover coupled to said wheel cover, said wheel axle cover having a second locating hole formed therein to align with said first locating hole; and, a bolt passing through said first and second locating holes and said guiding barrel to engage said threaded hole of said bracket for securing said wheel cover and wheel axle thereto.