Patent ID: 6189977
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
A go kart wheel assembly comprising:a hub assembly including a hub having an axis, said hub including a flange defining a planar portion extending radially outwardly from said axis and said hub including an inner wall with a generally cylindrical passage therethough adapted for receiving an axle,mounting structure mounted to said hub for mounting a hub cover to said hub with fastening means;a tire mounted to the hub;a hub cover having fastening means for cooperative engagement in abutting relation internally with said mounting structure mounted on said hub, said hub cover further being adapted to be visually distinguishable from a sidewall of the tire adjacent to the hub cover; andwherein said hub cover is positioned generally in a plane which is adjacent to and parallel to said flange planar portion and extends to an outer periphery of said flange planar portion on said hub and is securely held in such a position generally completely over said flange planar portion by passing said fastening means through said cover so as to be located within and fixed to said mounting structure thereby to prevent entry of water into said hub assembly of said go kart wheel assembly.