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US 5,664,846 AGranted
Hubcap with shielded vent
AssigneeDual Dynamics, Inc.
InventorScott M. Kuck
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Abstract
A hubcap for a wheel comprising a generally cup-shaped member adapted to be secured to a wheel and having a vent opening formed therein. A vent plug is positioned in the vent opening which permits the passage of air therethrough but which prevents the passage of water and contaminants therethrough. A grease shield is positioned at the inner surface of the end wall of the cup-shaped member for preventing grease or oil from coming into contact with the vent plug.
Claims7
A hubcap for a wheel comprising:
- a generally cup-shaped member adapted to be secured to a wheel to prevent contaminants from entering the wheel bearings of the wheel;
- said cup-shaped member including a generally cylindrical side wall having inner and outer ends, and an end wall at the outer end thereof;
- said end wall having inner and outer surfaces;
- said end wall having a vent opening formed therein having inner and outer ends;
- a vent plug positioned in said vent opening which permits the passage of air therethrough to vent the wheel bearings, but which prevents the passage of water and contaminants therethrough;
- and a grease shield positioned at said inner surface of said end wall for preventing grease from coming into contact with said plug means;
- a semi-circular support on said inner surface of said end wall which partially extends around said inner end of said vent opening and which protrudes inwardly from said inner surface of said end wall;
- and a disc-shaped grease shield positioned on said semi-circular support for preventing grease from coming into contact with said plug means in said vent opening.
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