CA1162961A - Composite wheel cover - Google Patents
Composite wheel coverInfo
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- CA1162961A CA1162961A CA000363083A CA363083A CA1162961A CA 1162961 A CA1162961 A CA 1162961A CA 000363083 A CA000363083 A CA 000363083A CA 363083 A CA363083 A CA 363083A CA 1162961 A CA1162961 A CA 1162961A
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- wheel
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- annular ring
- rim portion
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
- B60B7/00—Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, venting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall, e.g. wheel cover discs, wheel cover discs with cooling fins
- B60B7/06—Fastening arrangements therefor
- B60B7/10—Fastening arrangements therefor comprising a plurality of spaced spring clips individually mounted on the cover, e.g. riveted, welded or readily releasable
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Abstract
COMPOSITE WHEEL COVER
Abstract of the Disclosure A wheel cover is disposed on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel which has a wheel flange. The wheel cover is of the composite type and comprises an annular ring of one type material. The annular ring has a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the wheel flange. The rim portion has formed on its outer surface a plurality of re-ceptacles each of which receive a retention clip of another material for mechanically interlocking the retention clip to the annular ring. The retention clip is engageable with the wheel flange for mounting the wheel cover on the vehicle wheel, The annular rim also has formed thereon an annular lip for receiving an ornamental cover of yet a different material than the annular ring and retention clip.
Abstract of the Disclosure A wheel cover is disposed on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel which has a wheel flange. The wheel cover is of the composite type and comprises an annular ring of one type material. The annular ring has a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the wheel flange. The rim portion has formed on its outer surface a plurality of re-ceptacles each of which receive a retention clip of another material for mechanically interlocking the retention clip to the annular ring. The retention clip is engageable with the wheel flange for mounting the wheel cover on the vehicle wheel, The annular rim also has formed thereon an annular lip for receiving an ornamental cover of yet a different material than the annular ring and retention clip.
Description
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Background of the Inv~ntion Field of the Invention. The present invention relates generally to vehicle wheel trim assemblies and, more par-ticularly, to trim rings and wheel covers. Within this field o invention, the present invention, more particularly, re-lates to improvements in securing spring retention clips to such wheel trim assemblies.
Description of the Prior Ar~. ~any problems have heen encountered wi~h trim rings and wheel covers and their attach-I0 ment to vehicle wheels, The opera~ive part that places t~eprimary role in effecting this attachment to the vehicle wheel is the spring~rétention clips which must, on one hand, ; be of resilient ~aterial~and, on the other hand, must be in-corporated~and integrated into the manufacturing of the trim ring or wheel cover, as the case may be, without undue expense~
or complication`. In the past, the spring retention clips were formed of the same material as the trim ring and wheel cover which, in many cases, was stainless steel. This resulted in s~ubstantial waste of material as well as a relatively inferior spring retentian clip.
With this problem in mind, many prior art patents sought to resolve ~he basic problem with spring retention clips by providing multi component wheel trim assemblies. Typical ex-t ~ ~ ., ", ,~ .
1 ~29~1 ~2--amples of these prior art wheel trim assemblies are as follows:United States Patents:
1,945,348 2,714,04]. 3,703,318
Background of the Inv~ntion Field of the Invention. The present invention relates generally to vehicle wheel trim assemblies and, more par-ticularly, to trim rings and wheel covers. Within this field o invention, the present invention, more particularly, re-lates to improvements in securing spring retention clips to such wheel trim assemblies.
Description of the Prior Ar~. ~any problems have heen encountered wi~h trim rings and wheel covers and their attach-I0 ment to vehicle wheels, The opera~ive part that places t~eprimary role in effecting this attachment to the vehicle wheel is the spring~rétention clips which must, on one hand, ; be of resilient ~aterial~and, on the other hand, must be in-corporated~and integrated into the manufacturing of the trim ring or wheel cover, as the case may be, without undue expense~
or complication`. In the past, the spring retention clips were formed of the same material as the trim ring and wheel cover which, in many cases, was stainless steel. This resulted in s~ubstantial waste of material as well as a relatively inferior spring retentian clip.
With this problem in mind, many prior art patents sought to resolve ~he basic problem with spring retention clips by providing multi component wheel trim assemblies. Typical ex-t ~ ~ ., ", ,~ .
1 ~29~1 ~2--amples of these prior art wheel trim assemblies are as follows:United States Patents:
1,945,348 2,714,04]. 3,703,318
2,304,583 2,827,332 3,746,397 2,410,174 2,828,160 3,757,400 2,431,338 2,939,744 3,771,834 2,493,001 3,043,632 3,794,385 2,544,705 3,071,416 3,868,147 2,581,424 3,168,349 3,973 t 801 2,581,425 3,425,747 4,131,322 2,713,517 None of these patents have achieved a highly reliable multi component wheel trim assembly which results in a highly effective and resilient spring retention clip which is inex-15 pensive to manufacture and can be effectively and efficiently integrated with the high ~olume manufacturing techniques em-ployed in manufacturing products of this type.
Summary of the Invention The primary object o the present invention is to 20 provide a wheel cover disposed on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange.
According to the invention there is provided a wheel cover for disposition on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange, said wheel cover being of the composite type comprisin~: an annular ring of one type of material, said annular ring having a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially paralle:l to said wheel flange, and said rim portion having formed thereon an ann~lar lip for receiving an ornamental cover of a different material than said annular ring; an ornamental cover being mechani-cally interlocked to said annular ring by the deforming of said ornamental cover about said annular lip; and a plurality of retention means of yet a different material than said annular ring and said ornamental cover, said ; 35 retention means being engageable with said wheel flange ~or mounting said wheel cover on said vehicle wheel; said rim portion of said annular ring having a plurality of tabs radially outwardly upset from the material of said rim portion to lie generally parallel to said rim portion " ~
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above openings in the rim portion formed by the upsetting of said tabs; each of said retention means having a top portion for gripping the wheel flange, and a base portion adapted to overlie the rim portion, said base portion having opposed side edges and a bottom edge; said plurality of tabs being arranged in groups of at least three tabs to form receptacles for said retention means with two of said at least three tabs disposed to capture and guide said opposed side edges of said base portions and the remain~
ing one(s) of said at least three tabs being disposed to capture said bottom edge of said base portions with said top portions extending beyond said rim portion away from said ornamental cover; and said base portions of said retention means having at least one locking tab formed by the deformation of the material of said base portion for engaging with one of said openings and pre- venting withdrawal of said retention means from said receptacles.
Preferably, the annular ring is ~ormed from a strip material into a closed loop, the ends of which are mech-anically interlocked one to the other by spot welding.
The strip material is pre~erably galvaniæed steel, and the retention means are preferably formed from annealed spring steel.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification, claims and drawings.
Brief Description o the Drawings _.
Figure 1 is a plan view of the front of the wheel trim assembly in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 i5 a rear view of the wheel trim assembly of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a partial sectional view taken along the line III-III in Figure 2.
Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the spring retention clip of the wheel trim assembly of Figure 2.
Figure S is a side view of the spring retention clip.
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Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of the spring retention clip to be assembled with the wheel flange.
Figure 8 shows the spring retention clip engaged with the wheel flange of the wheel trlm assembly of Figure 2.
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9 ~ '1 Referring now ~o the drawings, there is shown a wheel trim assembly 10 embodying concepts of the present invention.
The wheel trim assembly 10 comprises a multiplicity of parts which will be discussed further below and this multiplicity of parts will enable the manufacture of the wheel trim assembly 10 using high volume manufacturing techniques. The wheel trim assembly 10 is pro~ided with an annular ring l~ having several rim portions including first rim portion 14 and second rim portion 16. The rim portions 14 and 16 provide, among other things, structural integrity to the overall wheel trim assembly 10. As can be seen from the drawings, t~e planes of the rim portions 14 and 16 are substantially parallel to the central axis of the wheel trim assembly 10. Further, as be-fore mentioned, the wheel trim assembly 10 is adapted for assembly on the axial outer face of the vehicle wheel 18 and, accordingly, the ri~ portions 14 and 16 will be generally parallel to the axial plane of the wheel flange 20. On fur~her inspection, it can be seen that the first rim por~ion 14 is disp~sed slightly angularly inwardly with respect to the plane of the wheel flange 20.
The first rim portion 14 of the annular ring 12 has pro-vided ~hereon a ser-es of receptacles 2~ and such receptacles 22 are disposed around the outer ci.rcumference of the first rim portion 14. The receptacles 22 are formed from the material of the annular ring 12 and, mo~e particulàrly, ~he first rim portion 14 thereof. This would be accomplished by using suitable dies to upset the various components comprising the recep~acles 22, More particularly, the firse rim portion }4 has formed therefrom two opposed radiall~, in~7ardly facing tabs 24. In addition to the tabs 24, there is also formed from the material of the first rim portion 14 an axially, in-wardly facing stop tab 26. A material that is particularly suited for the manu~acture of the annular ring 12 including the first rim portion 14 at ~he same time affording the necessary structural integrity to the wheeI trim assembly 10 ; is galvanized steel, ASI~I A525, which may be of the type G115 and may have a gauge of approximately .22 (.0299 inches). The utiliza~ion of galvanized steel reduces the cost of the material yet at the same time provides for the necessary per-formance and manufacturing characteristics particularly suit-., .
able for the manufacture of the wheel trim assembly lO. It may also be added that the annular ring 12 may be formed from a single strip of such galvanized steel and may be formed in a closed loop, the ends 28 of which could be interlocked or fastened to each other by suitable means such as spot welding or the like.
. Referring again to the receptacles 22, they are particular-ly adapted to slidably receive a spring retention clip 30.
The ~pring retention clip 30 is provided with two basic por-tions; a base portion 32 and a tov portion 34. As can be seen,the base portion 32 is formed in an arc which generally cor-responds to ~he arc defined by the outer surface of the annular ring 12 and, ~ore particularly, the first rim por~ion 14 there-of. The spring retention clip 30 is mechanically interlocked to the first rim portion 14 by slidably inserting the spring retention clio 30 into the receptacles 22. As the spring re-tention clip 30 is so inserted in~o the re.ceptacles 22, the tabs 24 will capture and guide the spring retention clip 30 in-to the receptacle 22. As the spring retention clip 30 is fully inserted within the receptacle 22, the base portion will be further captured by the stop tab 26 and ultimately the base portion 32 will but~ up against and be stopped by the stop tab 26. The spring retention clip 30 is further provided with at least one locking tab 36 and, as shown in the drawings, there are two such locking tabs 36, one provided on each .~ide of the spring retention clip 30. The locki.ng tabs 36 are formed by the deformation of the spring retention clip 30 and are up-wardly facing wi~h respect to ~he first rim portion 14. Ul-timately, the locking tabs 36 will biasingly register with the openings 40, such openings 40 are caused by the upsetting of the tabs 24.
The face 38 of the locking tabs 36 will lockingly engage the inwardly disposed periphery of the openings 40 in the : first rim portion 14. As can be seen from the drawings, the stop tab 26 is centrally located with respect to the tabs 24.
The base portion 32 of the spring retention clip 30 is provid-ed with two axially projecting legs 42, the inwardly facing surfaces or which engage and e~tend beyond the centrally locat-ed s~op tab 26. Accordingly, in its fully inserted state, the spring retention clip 30 is firmly, ~echanically interlocked 1 1~29~;~
to the first rim portion 14 within the recep~acles 22. The spring retention clip 30 will be held firmly against the first rim portion 14 and will not move axially or radially even un-der significant dynamic forces encountered during operation of the vehicle with which the wheel 18 is associated. The spring retention clip 30 is fur~her provided with a semi circular top portion 34.
The semi circular top portion 34 terminates in a reverse turned toothed portion 44, the ~eeth 46 of which may be formed in a pattern generally described in United States Patent
Summary of the Invention The primary object o the present invention is to 20 provide a wheel cover disposed on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange.
According to the invention there is provided a wheel cover for disposition on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange, said wheel cover being of the composite type comprisin~: an annular ring of one type of material, said annular ring having a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially paralle:l to said wheel flange, and said rim portion having formed thereon an ann~lar lip for receiving an ornamental cover of a different material than said annular ring; an ornamental cover being mechani-cally interlocked to said annular ring by the deforming of said ornamental cover about said annular lip; and a plurality of retention means of yet a different material than said annular ring and said ornamental cover, said ; 35 retention means being engageable with said wheel flange ~or mounting said wheel cover on said vehicle wheel; said rim portion of said annular ring having a plurality of tabs radially outwardly upset from the material of said rim portion to lie generally parallel to said rim portion " ~
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above openings in the rim portion formed by the upsetting of said tabs; each of said retention means having a top portion for gripping the wheel flange, and a base portion adapted to overlie the rim portion, said base portion having opposed side edges and a bottom edge; said plurality of tabs being arranged in groups of at least three tabs to form receptacles for said retention means with two of said at least three tabs disposed to capture and guide said opposed side edges of said base portions and the remain~
ing one(s) of said at least three tabs being disposed to capture said bottom edge of said base portions with said top portions extending beyond said rim portion away from said ornamental cover; and said base portions of said retention means having at least one locking tab formed by the deformation of the material of said base portion for engaging with one of said openings and pre- venting withdrawal of said retention means from said receptacles.
Preferably, the annular ring is ~ormed from a strip material into a closed loop, the ends of which are mech-anically interlocked one to the other by spot welding.
The strip material is pre~erably galvaniæed steel, and the retention means are preferably formed from annealed spring steel.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification, claims and drawings.
Brief Description o the Drawings _.
Figure 1 is a plan view of the front of the wheel trim assembly in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 i5 a rear view of the wheel trim assembly of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a partial sectional view taken along the line III-III in Figure 2.
Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the spring retention clip of the wheel trim assembly of Figure 2.
Figure S is a side view of the spring retention clip.
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~ 1~;2g~1 -3a-Figure 6 is a top vLew of the spring retention clip of Figure 5.
Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of the spring retention clip to be assembled with the wheel flange.
Figure 8 shows the spring retention clip engaged with the wheel flange of the wheel trlm assembly of Figure 2.
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9 ~ '1 Referring now ~o the drawings, there is shown a wheel trim assembly 10 embodying concepts of the present invention.
The wheel trim assembly 10 comprises a multiplicity of parts which will be discussed further below and this multiplicity of parts will enable the manufacture of the wheel trim assembly 10 using high volume manufacturing techniques. The wheel trim assembly 10 is pro~ided with an annular ring l~ having several rim portions including first rim portion 14 and second rim portion 16. The rim portions 14 and 16 provide, among other things, structural integrity to the overall wheel trim assembly 10. As can be seen from the drawings, t~e planes of the rim portions 14 and 16 are substantially parallel to the central axis of the wheel trim assembly 10. Further, as be-fore mentioned, the wheel trim assembly 10 is adapted for assembly on the axial outer face of the vehicle wheel 18 and, accordingly, the ri~ portions 14 and 16 will be generally parallel to the axial plane of the wheel flange 20. On fur~her inspection, it can be seen that the first rim por~ion 14 is disp~sed slightly angularly inwardly with respect to the plane of the wheel flange 20.
The first rim portion 14 of the annular ring 12 has pro-vided ~hereon a ser-es of receptacles 2~ and such receptacles 22 are disposed around the outer ci.rcumference of the first rim portion 14. The receptacles 22 are formed from the material of the annular ring 12 and, mo~e particulàrly, ~he first rim portion 14 thereof. This would be accomplished by using suitable dies to upset the various components comprising the recep~acles 22, More particularly, the firse rim portion }4 has formed therefrom two opposed radiall~, in~7ardly facing tabs 24. In addition to the tabs 24, there is also formed from the material of the first rim portion 14 an axially, in-wardly facing stop tab 26. A material that is particularly suited for the manu~acture of the annular ring 12 including the first rim portion 14 at ~he same time affording the necessary structural integrity to the wheeI trim assembly 10 ; is galvanized steel, ASI~I A525, which may be of the type G115 and may have a gauge of approximately .22 (.0299 inches). The utiliza~ion of galvanized steel reduces the cost of the material yet at the same time provides for the necessary per-formance and manufacturing characteristics particularly suit-., .
able for the manufacture of the wheel trim assembly lO. It may also be added that the annular ring 12 may be formed from a single strip of such galvanized steel and may be formed in a closed loop, the ends 28 of which could be interlocked or fastened to each other by suitable means such as spot welding or the like.
. Referring again to the receptacles 22, they are particular-ly adapted to slidably receive a spring retention clip 30.
The ~pring retention clip 30 is provided with two basic por-tions; a base portion 32 and a tov portion 34. As can be seen,the base portion 32 is formed in an arc which generally cor-responds to ~he arc defined by the outer surface of the annular ring 12 and, ~ore particularly, the first rim por~ion 14 there-of. The spring retention clip 30 is mechanically interlocked to the first rim portion 14 by slidably inserting the spring retention clio 30 into the receptacles 22. As the spring re-tention clip 30 is so inserted in~o the re.ceptacles 22, the tabs 24 will capture and guide the spring retention clip 30 in-to the receptacle 22. As the spring retention clip 30 is fully inserted within the receptacle 22, the base portion will be further captured by the stop tab 26 and ultimately the base portion 32 will but~ up against and be stopped by the stop tab 26. The spring retention clip 30 is further provided with at least one locking tab 36 and, as shown in the drawings, there are two such locking tabs 36, one provided on each .~ide of the spring retention clip 30. The locki.ng tabs 36 are formed by the deformation of the spring retention clip 30 and are up-wardly facing wi~h respect to ~he first rim portion 14. Ul-timately, the locking tabs 36 will biasingly register with the openings 40, such openings 40 are caused by the upsetting of the tabs 24.
The face 38 of the locking tabs 36 will lockingly engage the inwardly disposed periphery of the openings 40 in the : first rim portion 14. As can be seen from the drawings, the stop tab 26 is centrally located with respect to the tabs 24.
The base portion 32 of the spring retention clip 30 is provid-ed with two axially projecting legs 42, the inwardly facing surfaces or which engage and e~tend beyond the centrally locat-ed s~op tab 26. Accordingly, in its fully inserted state, the spring retention clip 30 is firmly, ~echanically interlocked 1 1~29~;~
to the first rim portion 14 within the recep~acles 22. The spring retention clip 30 will be held firmly against the first rim portion 14 and will not move axially or radially even un-der significant dynamic forces encountered during operation of the vehicle with which the wheel 18 is associated. The spring retention clip 30 is fur~her provided with a semi circular top portion 34.
The semi circular top portion 34 terminates in a reverse turned toothed portion 44, the ~eeth 46 of which may be formed in a pattern generally described in United States Patent
3,567,286 to Gibbings. The semi circular top portion 34 basically acts as a biasing or spring member to biasingly force the teeth 46 of the toothed portion 44 into frictional engagement with the inner surface of the wheel flange 20 to, thereby, maintain the position of the wheel trim assembly 10 on the vehicle wheel 18. To achieve the desired spring and mechanical interlocking characteristics of the spring retention clip 30, the spring retention clip 30 ~ay be manufactured from a suitable material such as annealed spring steel, SAE 1065, (MS 42), heat treated by hardening and tempering to a Rockwell hardness to approximately 48-50. The surface of the spring retention clip 30 may be treated with a .0002 cadmium plate which would suitably withstand the adverse environmental conditions ex-perienced by a vehicle wheel. The spring retention clip 30 so ~anufactured would typically withstand a 96 hour salt spray test.
The wheel trim asse~bly 10 may be in the form of a wheel cover or trim ring as those terms are commonly defined and used in the trade. To that purpose, the ann~lar ring 12 is provided with an outwàrdly facing radially projecting lip 48, The lip 48 will further enhance the structural integrity of the annular ring 12 and will provide the further purpose of effecting the means by which the trim ring or wheel cover may be fixedlv a~tached to the annular ring 12. More particularly, the wheel cover or trim ring which are typically manufactured from stainless steel(both not shown) could be attached by the deLorming of the outer annular portion of their material about the radially projecting lip 48 to mechanically interlock one to the other.
As can be seen from the above, the wheel trim assembl~ lO
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utilizes different materials for its various co~ponent parts, thus achieving both efficiency in the manufacturing process as well as effective cost control with respect to material costs.
As can be further seen from ~he above, the present invention utilizes a new, unique and advanced concept in attaching the spring retention clip 30 to the annular ring 12 without the use of complex rivets or welding techniques.
While it will be apparent that the invention herein dis-closed is well calculated to achieve the benefits and ad-vantages as hereinabove set forth, it will be appreciated that the invention is suscep~ible to modification, ~ariation and change without departing fro~ the spirit thereof.
The wheel trim asse~bly 10 may be in the form of a wheel cover or trim ring as those terms are commonly defined and used in the trade. To that purpose, the ann~lar ring 12 is provided with an outwàrdly facing radially projecting lip 48, The lip 48 will further enhance the structural integrity of the annular ring 12 and will provide the further purpose of effecting the means by which the trim ring or wheel cover may be fixedlv a~tached to the annular ring 12. More particularly, the wheel cover or trim ring which are typically manufactured from stainless steel(both not shown) could be attached by the deLorming of the outer annular portion of their material about the radially projecting lip 48 to mechanically interlock one to the other.
As can be seen from the above, the wheel trim assembl~ lO
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utilizes different materials for its various co~ponent parts, thus achieving both efficiency in the manufacturing process as well as effective cost control with respect to material costs.
As can be further seen from ~he above, the present invention utilizes a new, unique and advanced concept in attaching the spring retention clip 30 to the annular ring 12 without the use of complex rivets or welding techniques.
While it will be apparent that the invention herein dis-closed is well calculated to achieve the benefits and ad-vantages as hereinabove set forth, it will be appreciated that the invention is suscep~ible to modification, ~ariation and change without departing fro~ the spirit thereof.
Claims (9)
1. A wheel cover for disposition on the axial outer face of a vehicle wheel having a wheel flange, said wheel cover being of the composite type comprising: an annular ring of one type of material, said annular ring having a rim portion disposed in a plane substantially parallel to said wheel flange, and said rim portion having formed thereon an annular lip for receiving an ornamental cover of a different material than said annular ring; an ornamental cover being mechanically interlocked to said annular ring by the deforming of said ornamental cover about said annular lip; and a plurality of retention means of yet a different material than said annular ring and said ornamental cover, said retention means being engageable with said wheel flange for mounting said wheel cover on said vehicle wheel; said rim portion of said annular ring having a plurality of tabs radially outwardly upset from the material of said rim portion to lie generally parallel to said rim portion above openings in the rim portion formed by the upsetting of said tabs; each of said re-tention means having a top portion for gripping the wheel flange, and a base portion adapted to overlie the rim portion, said base portion having opposed side edges and a bottom edge; said plurality of tabs being arranged in groups of at least three tabs to form receptacles for said retention means with two of said at least three tabs disposed to capture and guide said opposed side edges of said base portions and the remaining one(s) of said at least three tabs being disposed to capture said bottom edge of said base portions with said top portions extend-ing beyond said rim portion away from said ornamental cover; and said base portions of said retention means having at least one locking tab formed by the deformation of the material of said base portion for engaging with one of said openings and preventing withdrawal of said retention means from said receptacles.
2. A wheel cover according to claim 1 wherein said bottom edges of said base portions each have two axially projecting legs which extend beyond said remaining one(s) of said at least three tabs towards said ornamental cover to stabilize the retention means in said receptacles.
3. A wheel cover according to claim 1 wherein each of said base portions has two said locking tabs arranged to engage the openings below said two tabs of the receptacle which capture and guide the opposed side edges of the base portion.
4. A wheel cover in accordance with claim 1, wherein said annular ring is formed from a strip material into a closed loop.
5. A wheel cover in accordance with claim 4, wherein the ends of said closed loop are mechanically interlocked one to the other.
6. A wheel cover in accordance with claim 5, wherein said ends of said closed loop are interlocked one to each other by spot welding.
7. A wheel cover in accordance with claim 4, wherein said strip material is galvanized steel.
8. A wheel cover in accordance with claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3 wherein said retention means are formed from annealed spring steel.
9. A wheel cover in accordance with claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3 wherein said ornamental cover is formed from stainless steel.
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