Patent ID: 6439816
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
A lug nut assembly adaptable for securing a wheel rim defining at least one aperture to a wheel hub including at least one threaded stud extending from said wheel hub, said lug nut assembly comprising:an elongated sleeve including a central bore defining a longitudinal axis, a secured end, frusto-conical in shape, rotatably secured to said rim, and a distal end extending outwardly from said rim, said sleeve including at least one wrench engaging surface, a nut having a central threaded bore adapted to matingly engage said threaded stud, said central threaded bore having a longitudinal axis coaxial with said central bore of said sleeve, said nut being slidably mounted within said sleeve to move coaxially along said longitudinal axis of said sleeve, and a longitudinal key parallel to said longitudinal axis of said sleeve to prevent independent rotation of said sleeve relative to said nut.