Wheel Lock with Central Expander
AssigneeRimgard Sweden AB
InventorsLars IVARSSON, Carl PETTERSSON
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Abstract
“A main module adapted to be attached to a wheel of a vehicle is disclosed, comprising a centre bolt, an expander and a locking mechanism. The main module is configured to be fitted with a blocking means configured to cover nuts or bolts of the wheel. The centre bolt is adapted to be connected to the main module by means of a threading such that the axial position of the centre bolt, as seen along the axis of rotation of the wheel, can be adjusted by rotating the centre bolt relative the main module, and such that the expander expands in a radial direction of the wheel as the axial position of the centre bolt is adjusted. The expander is thereby allowed to engage with the wheel to secure the module to said wheel.”
Claims13
A main module adapted to be attached to a wheel of a vehicle, the main module being configured to be fitted with a blocking means for covering a nut or a bolt for attaching the wheel;
- wherein the main module comprises:
- a centre bolt adapted to be connected to the main module by means of a threading such that the axial position of the centre bolt, as seen along the axis of rotation of the wheel, can be adjusted by rotating the centre bolt relative the main module;
- an expander adapted to be operably connected to the centre bolt such that the expander expands in a radial direction of the wheel as the axial position of the centre bolt is adjusted, such that the expander engages with the wheel and thereby secures the module to said wheel;
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- a locking mechanism adapted to be arranged in a locking state in which the locking mechanism prevents the centre bolt from rotating relative the main module, and in an open state in which the locking mechanism allows the centre bolt to rotate relative the main module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.