WHEEL GUARD
First Claim
1. A wheel guard for use in reducing the axial gap between a wheel and its associated support structure, comprising:
- A. a base portion attachable to the support structure between the support structure and the wheel; and
B. at least one protrusion extending between said base portion and a contoured surface that substantially matches an axial face contour of the wheel.
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Abstract
A wheel guard insert for use in reducing the axial gap between a wheel and its associated support structure. Generally, the wheel guard comprises a base portion attachable to the support structure between the support structure and the wheel and one or a pair of protrusions extending between the base portion and a contoured surface that substantially matches an axial face contour of the wheel. The base portion and the protrusion may be integrally formed from a plastic material, rubber, or sheet metal. The base portion may also be contoured so that it follows a surface of the support structure. Preferably, the contoured surface is located within 5 mm of the axial face. The base portion may be attached to the support structure with fasteners that engage apertures formed through the base portion that are sized and configured to receive the fastener.
29 Citations
20 Claims
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1. A wheel guard for use in reducing the axial gap between a wheel and its associated support structure, comprising:
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A. a base portion attachable to the support structure between the support structure and the wheel; and B. at least one protrusion extending between said base portion and a contoured surface that substantially matches an axial face contour of the wheel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A scooter, comprising:
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A. a frame including opposed front and rear end portions; B. a deck extending along at least a majority of said frame; C. a steering assembly pivotably disposed on said front end portion, said steering assembly including; i. a steering support structure, ii. a front wheel rotatably mounted to said steering support structure, iii. a pair of front wheel guards interposed between said steering support structure and said front wheel, each said front wheel guard comprising; (a) a base portion attached to said steering support structure, and (b) at least one protrusion extending between said base portion and a contoured surface that substantially matches an axial face contour of said front wheel, and iv. a handlebar connected to said steering support structure; and D. a rear wheel rotatably mounted on said rear end portion. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. In a scooter having accessible axial clearance between a wheel of the scooter and its associated chassis, the improvement comprising:
an insert means interposed between an axial face of the wheel and the chassis, said insert means configured to closely conform to the contour of the axial face thereby reducing the clearance between the wheel and the chassis.
Specification