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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 1984
Filed:
Jan. 26, 1982
Hans R Beisch, Amherstburg, CA;
NI Industries, Inc., Novi, MI (US);
Abstract
A wheel trim retention system is disclosed which comprises an ornamental trim member fabricated from a polymeric composition and a retention band mechanically interlocked thereto in such a manner as to substantially reduce the residual stresses on the trim member heretofore encountered in attachment of retention bands to polymeric composition wheel trim. In one embodiment, a plurality of retaining flanges are integrally molded on the trim member to further assist in maintaining the mechanically interlocked connection between the trim member and the retention band. In another embodiment, deformable tab portions are provided to assist the mechanical interlock connection. The retention band also includes suitable wheel engaging retention members and may also be provided with integrally formed remotely actuated secondary retention portions. A method of assembly is also disclosed.