Patent ID: 6932434
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
1. An extensional hubcap docking structure comprising: an anchoring mount disposed on the back surface of a hubcap and a clip component coupled onto the anchoring mount, said anchoring mount defining an extent and an opening situated along said extent; and an elastic component situated between said anchoring mount and said clip component said elastic component exerts a force directed along said extent; wherein: when the hubcap is fully installed onto a wheel of a tire and the hubcap is subjected to an outward force said elastic component compresses as a result of said outward force and rebounds such that the hubcap is kept safely and tightly positioned on the wheel rim of the wheel; and said clip component comprises a backing seat, an inset seat formed by bending at one end of said backing seat, a support seat formed by bending at the other end of said backing seat, a check seat extending outwardly from said support seat, and a latch seat extending from said inset seat.