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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2001
Takashi Ichikawa, Aichi, JP;
Toshinobu Mizutani, Aichi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toka Rika Denki Seisakusho, Niwa-gun, JP;
Abstract
A plurality of elastic, deformable fixing pieces ( ) the front end ( ) of each of which is engaged with a second curved concave part ( ) of a rim ( ), are disposed on the reverse side ( ) of a cover body ( ) made of synthetic resin, and a plurality of engagement convex parts ( ) that are engaged with engagement holes ( ) of the fixing piece ( ), respectively, and maintain a state in which the fixing pieces ( ) are curved are disposed on the reverse side ( ) thereof. Each fixing piece ( ) and each engagement convex part ( ) that are the attaching elements of the wheel cover ( ) are formed integrally with the cover body ( ) made of synthetic resin, and all the wheel cover ( ) is made of synthetic resin, and therefore recyclability can be improved. Additionally, since other members, such as wire rings, are not needed, weight saving can be achieved.