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The invention relates to a safety device for truck wheels. An integral member is provided which is retained in an abutting relationship with the axle of the wheel assembly, but the integral member is free of any connection with the wheel studs of the wheel assembly. The abutting relationship may be

The invention relates to a safety device for truck wheels. An integral member is provided which is retained in an abutting relationship with the axle of the wheel assembly, but the integral member is free of any connection with the wheel studs of the wheel assembly. The abutting relationship may be provided by having a plurality of holes of the integral member which receive a plurality of the axle studs of the axle. Alternatively, the abutting relationship may be provided by providing a sleeve portion on the integral member and an interior threaded portion within that sleeve that is threaded to the axle of the wheel assembly. A lock screw may then be passed through the integral member to retain the member in the abutting relationship with the axle. An advantage of the present invention is that a strong connection is provided between the axle and the safety device, thus making it possible for the safety device to prevent wheels from flying away from a truck, tractor, or trailer when the wheel studs or rim suffer mechanical failure.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A safety device for a truck wheel assembly, said assembly comprising an axle, a wheel rim, a plurality of axle studs threaded into an outer end of the axle, and a plurality of wheel studs retaining the wheel rim, said safety device comprising:an integral member;said integ

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A safety device for a truck wheel assembly, said assembly comprising an axle, a wheel rim, a plurality of axle studs threaded into an outer end of the axle, and a plurality of wheel studs retaining the wheel rim, said safety device comprising:an integral member;said integral member in an abutting relationship with the axle;means fixedly retaining the integral member in the abutting relationship with the axle comprising a plurality of holes in the integral member receiving the plurality of axle studs;said integral member having a radially extending portion;said radially extending portion overlapping the wheel studs; and,said integral member free of any connection to the wheel studs.