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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and Molding Equipment for Making a Plastic Wheel, and Wheel Thus Obtained

Номер: US20120052998A1
Автор: Mihail Georgescu, Paolo Bortolotti
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

A method of making a plastic wheel ( 105 ) having a plurality of spokes ( 155 ) includes the step of injecting melted plastic material into a mold, wherein the melted plastic material is injected into the mold in regions corresponding to every spoke of the wheel to be formed. Molding equipment is also provided to carry out the method.

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Номер записи: 1
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Carbon Bodied Bicycle Rim with Ceramic Brake Portion

Номер: US20120056468A1
Автор: Carlos Tsai
Принадлежит: Individual

According to the present invention, a carbon bodied bicycle rim with ceramic brake portion comprises a carbon bodied bicycle rim and a protective film thermal sprayed on the carbon bodied bicycle. The carbon bodied bicycle rim includes two brake portion respectively formed on two sides thereof. Each brake portion has an outer surface. The protective film is thermal sprayed on the outer surface of the brake portion, by which the brake portion has a characteristic of wear-resisting and thermal dissipation. The protective film includes an aluminum layer thermal sprayed on the brake portion and a ceramic layer thermal sprayed on the aluminum layer.

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Номер записи: 2
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Wheel rim for bicycle and producing method of producing the same

Номер: US20120292980A1
Автор: Michael Lee
Принадлежит: Carbotec Industrial Co Ltd

A wheel rim for bicycle of the present invention includes a carbon fiber main body and two strengthen layers. The strengthen layers are made of metal and are attached to two side surfaces of the main body by electroplating. As such, brake pads can rub against the wheel rim on the strengthen layers. Heat dissipation efficiency is enhanced so as to keep the wheel rim away from deformation, and the wheel rim is reinforced as well. Therefore, the wheel rim is made durable.

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Номер записи: 3
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Variable lug insert for wheel opening

Номер: US20130002006A1
Автор: Arthur Hale, JR., Rick Pruden
Принадлежит: Hale Jr Arthur, Rick Pruden

A wheel assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle via a plurality of wheel studs or holes, the wheel assembly including a wheel defining a plurality of wheel openings therethrough, wherein each of the wheel openings has a non-circular shape and is configured to receive a wheel stud or bolt; and a plurality of variable lug inserts, wherein one of the variable lug inserts is within each of the openings and wherein each variable lug insert comprises a body having a longitudinal cross-sectional shape generally corresponding to the non-circular shape of the wheel opening and a variable lug insert opening extending through the body.

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Номер записи: 4
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Wheel

Номер: US20130020856A1
Автор: Mike Seidel, Stephan Dick, Veit WUERFEL
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A vehicle wheel has a rim and spokes supporting the rim on a hub section. A clearance is formed between two mutually adjacent spokes and is covered by a flat covering element. In this case, the covering element, which is assigned to only one such clearance, is made of a fiber-reinforced synthetic material and, on an exterior side of the wheel, is glued onto the spokes which, on their mutually facing edges, have a slight step toward the interior side of the wheel, as well as onto the hub section which, in the area of this clearance on its side facing the rim, also has such a slight step. Not all clearances between two mutually adjacent spokes of the vehicle wheel are covered in such a manner.

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Номер записи: 5
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Fabrication of welded wheels without filler material

Номер: US20130147256A1
Автор: Paul Edward Denney
Принадлежит: Lincoln Global Inc

A hermetically sealed wheel assembly which has been welding autogenously is provided, along with a method and system for welding the wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is made up of at least two components which are laser welded to each other without the use of filler material to create a hermetically sealed wheel assembly.

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Номер записи: 6
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Stamped wheel balancing weight

Номер: US20130162005A1
Автор: Charles Robert Mcmahon, Felix Paul BODE
Принадлежит: Wegmann Automotive USA Inc

A wheel-balancing weight mounts to a wheel with a flange. The weight includes a body and a clip. The body is stamped by a punch to define a pocket within which an attaching portion of the clip resides. The defined pocket has a planar base and opposing side walls generally perpendicular to the base. The body as stamped by the punch includes a pre-stake for each side wall external to the pocket and adjacent the side wall, and an undercut for each side wall within the pocket and generally located at a juncture of the side wall and the base.

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Номер записи: 7
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Method of forming a frontal toothing on an inner ring of a wheel hub

Номер: US20130181375A1
Автор: Alessandro Ferrero, Davide Antonio Oliveri, Enrico Morello, Fulvio Nicastri
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A method including the steps of forming an inner ring of a wheel hub, by joining a spindle and an insert ring fitted onto the spindle, on a side of a first end of the spindle; axially blocking the insert ring on the spindle by plastically deforming the first end of the spindle that forms an upset collar therewith, which axially protrudes from the insert ring; frontally obtaining on the collar, on the side opposite to the insert ring, a frontal toothing by means of a single creator tool, towards the collar, with a toothing complementary to that to be obtained, by axially impressing onto the collar, in sequence, one or more teeth of the complementary toothing by eccentrically pushing the creator tool against the collar while the creator tool is held substantially coaxial to the wheel hub, thus acting peripherally in sequence on the whole creator tool.

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Номер записи: 8
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Automobile wheel

Номер: US20130257139A1
Автор: Yoshifumi Goto
Принадлежит: Central Motor Wheel Co Ltd

An automobile wheel is provided with a spoke section and a disk flange section. The spoke section is provided with a central groove section and raised side section disposed on either side of the central groove section. The raised side sections are provided with a peak side section that protrudes to the front and a flange section that extends from the side edge of the peak side section to the back. Meanwhile, the disk flange section is provided with a connector section and front edge sections that curve radially inward from the front edge of the connector section. The front edge sections are depressed toward the back relative to the peak side section of the raised side section. This automobile wheel, by means of the synergy between the shape effects of the spoke section and the disk flange section, improves strength and rigidity for withstanding radial loads and bending/torsional loads.

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Номер записи: 9
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Automobile Wheel Rim Cover

Номер: US20130278043A1
Автор: Yen-Ching Wang
Принадлежит: Individual

An automobile wheel rim cover for fastening to a rim of a steel wheel having a plurality of mounting holes is disclosed having a plurality of through holes cut through opposing front and back walls of a cover body thereof corresponding to the mounting holes of the steel wheel, a plurality of upright flanges respectively protruded from the back wall of the cover body around the through holes, a plurality of beveled retaining devices protruded from an outer wall of each upright flange and insertable with the respective upright flanges through the mounting holes of the steel wheel for hooking on a back wall of the rim of the steel wheel.

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Номер записи: 10
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Wheel weight assembly

Номер: US20130342002A1
Автор: David J. Easton, Jonathan T. Roth, Roanld A. Martin, Timothy W. Biederman
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A wheel weight assembly mounts to a vehicle wheel disk section. The wheel weight assembly includes an annular starter weight mounted to the wheel disk section. The starter weight has mounting bores extending therethrough and centering taps projecting therefrom. The assembly also includes threaded members, nut members, an outer weight and attaching bolts. The starter weight includes a plurality of depressions. Each depression receives and prevents rotation of a nut member. Each threaded member extends through a corresponding one of the mounting bores and into a corresponding one of the nut members. The outer weight has attaching bores and centering recesses which receives the centering tabs. Each attaching bolt extends through a corresponding one of the attaching bores and is threadably received by a corresponding one of the nut members.

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Номер записи: 11
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Motor housing integrated-type spoke for electric bicycle, manufacturing method thereof, wheel assembly having the same and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20140077584A1
Автор: Chang Bok Ko, Jeong Rae Kim
Принадлежит: Mando Corp

A motor housing integrated type spoke for an electric bicycle and a manufacturing method thereof, a wheel assembly having the same, and a manufacturing method thereof, the motor housing integrated type spoke coupled to a rim and including a motor housing, which is provided at a center of the motor housing integrated-type spoke to accommodate a motor, the motor housing integrally formed with the motor housing integrated-type spoke through an injection molding.

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Номер записи: 12
01-01-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL DISK AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150001913A1
Автор: ABE KISHIRO, Isomura Yuta, Nishibayashi Ryo, Sano Kazunari, Takano Takamitsu
Принадлежит: TOPY KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle wheel disk and a manufacturing method thereof is provided. The vehicle wheel disk is manufactured from a disk material of a flat plate. The vehicle wheel disk includes a hub coupling portion, a disk flange and a hat. The hat includes a hat top protruding outwardly in an axial direction of the disk, a radially inner hat portion connecting the hat top and the hub coupling portion, and a radially outer hat portion connecting the hat top and the disk flange. In the vehicle wheel disk, a first thickness-reduced portion is smaller in thickness than the disk material that is formed at the radially outer hat portion. 1. A vehicle wheel disk manufactured from a disk material of a flat plate , the vehicle wheel disk comprising:a hub coupling portion, a disk flange and a hat connecting the hub coupling portion and the disk flange,the disk flange extending straight in an axial direction of the disk in a cross section taken along a radially extending Diane of the disk,the hat including a hat top protruding outwardly in the axial direction of the disk, a radially inner hat portion connecting the hat top and the hub coupling portion and a radially outer hat portion connecting the hat top and the disk flange,wherein a first thickness-reduced portion smaller in thickness than the disk material is formed at the radially outer hat portion.2. A vehicle wheel disk according to claim 1 , wherein a second thickness-reduced portion smaller in thickness than the disk material is formed at the disk flange.3. A vehicle wheel disk according to claim 1 , wherein the disk flange includes a thick disk flange portion located at at least an inner end portion of the disk flange in the axial direction of the disk and at least a portion of the disk flange in a circumferential direction of the disk.4. A vehicle wheel disk according to claim 1 , wherein 'the first thickness-reduced portion is formed at a portion of the radially outer hat portion spaced outwardly from the vent window in a ...

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Номер записи: 13
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Flexible Wheel Rim With Floating Hooks

Номер: US20170001470A1
Автор: Merino Lopez Jose
Принадлежит:

Vehicle rim for the mounting of a tire, comprising: an axially central part () comprising a disc; two lateral parts (), at least one of the lateral parts being separate from the axially central part, each of the lateral parts having a rim seat receiving a bead of a tire, the axially central part and the two lateral parts being made from a rigid matrix reinforced by a plurality of reinforcement elements; an intermediate part () linking the axially central part and each lateral part separate therefrom, this intermediate part being made of a flexible matrix reinforced by a reinforcement, wherein 1 MPa ≦the Young's modulus of uniaxial extension of the flexible matrix ≦ MPa, the Young's modulus of uniaxial extension of the reinforcement elements is ≧5 GPa; wherein the Young's modulus of uniaxial extension of the rigid matrix is ≧5 GPa. 1. A vehicle rim , with symmetry of revolution , adapted for the mounting of a tire , comprising:an axially central part comprising a disc;two lateral parts, at least one of the lateral parts being separate from the axially central part, each of the lateral parts being provided with a rim seat adapted to receive a bead of a tire, the axially central part and the two lateral parts being made from a rigid matrix that can be reinforced by a reinforcement;an intermediate part that forms the only mechanical link between the axially central part and each lateral part that is separate from the axially central part, this intermediate part being made of a flexible matrix reinforced by a reinforcement comprising a plurality of reinforcement elements, the Young's modulus of uniaxial extension of the flexible matrix being greater than and equal to 1 MPa and less than or equal to 100 MPa, the Young's modulus of uniaxial extension of the reinforcement elements being greater than or equal to 5 GPa;wherein the Young's modulus of uniaxial extension of the rigid matrix is greater than or equal to 5 GPa.2. The vehicle rim according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 14
07-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL DECORATION METHOD APPLYING DECORATION TO THREE-DIMENSIONALLY-SHAPED WHEEL DESIGN SURFACE, AND VEHICLE WHEEL WITH DECORATED THREE-DIMENSIONALLY-SHAPED WHEEL DESIGN SURFACE

Номер: US20160001591A1
Автор: Hiromasa Tsutomu, Inatani Shujiro, ITO Kazunori, Murakami Tomoyuki
Принадлежит:

A vehicle wheel decoration method for decorating a three-dimensionally-shaped wheel design surface of a vehicle wheel provided with a rim and a disk having a plurality of spokes, the wheel design surface being visible from the outside in a state where the vehicle wheel is mounted on a vehicle. 1. A vehicle wheel decoration method for decorating a three-dimensionally-shaped wheel design surface of a vehicle wheel provided with a rim and a disk having a plurality of spokes , the wheel design surface being visible from the outside in a state where the vehicle wheel is mounted on a vehicle , the method comprising:causing a dispenser to move in respective directions of three axes or five axes along and relative to the wheel design surface in accordance with an NC program; anddischarging and applying a solvent paint to the wheel design surface while controlling both a feed speed and a paint discharge amount, to form a decorative layer on the wheel design surface.2. The vehicle wheel decoration method according to claim 1 , whereinthe dispenser discharges and applies a solvent paint by ejecting the solvent paint in a dotted manner.3. The vehicle wheel decoration method according to claim 1 , comprisingsubjecting the wheel design surface to background layer painting for both corrosion resistance and leveling in advance;applying a solvent paint of a first color to the whole wheel design surface, to form a base color layer of the first color; anddischarging and applying a solvent paint of a second color which differs from the first color to a portion of the base color layer by the dispenser, to form a decorative layer of the second color.4. The vehicle wheel decoration method according to claim 1 , whereina clear paint is applied to the decorative layer formed by the dispenser and, thereafter, the clear paint is dried by baking.5. A vehicle wheel decoration method for decorating a three-dimensionally-shaped wheel design surface of a vehicle wheel provided with a rim and a ...

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Номер записи: 15
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle Wheel for Passenger Cars

Номер: US20160001592A1
Автор: Kermelk Werner, Rode Karl, Stelzer Günter
Принадлежит: Maxion Wheels Germany Holding GmbH

Vehicle wheel comprising a rim part and a disc part formed from a one-piece sheet metal blank and including a central portion with bolt holes and a plurality of radially extending spoke arrangements merging into a disc edge delimiting together with the spoke arrangements ventilation apertures which extend over the region between the edge webs and the disc edge. In order to create steel wheels with four-hole fixing in which high strength and stiffness are achieved the number of spoke arrangements and of bolt holes is four and these are in each case arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to a common radial line, with the width of each spoke arrangement narrowing radially towards the outside and each ventilation aperture extending in the circumferential direction over an arc length of more than ⅙ of the circumference of the disc part. Further, each ventilation aperture is having on a radial line a maximum radial clear width which is equal to or preferably greater than the radial width of the metal portion of the disc part on the same radial line. 115. A vehicle wheel for passenger cars comprising: a rim part for receiving a tyre and a disc part which is connected to the rim part and is formed from a one-piece sheet metal blank by shaping and cutting or punching , which disc part includes a central portion having bolt holes for wheel bolts , a central aperture for a vehicle hub and a plurality of radially extending spoke arrangements , formed by shaping the sheet metal , for transmitting force between vehicle hub and rim part , each spoke arrangement being provided with a radially extending central web which merges on each side into a radially extending lateral web , bent outwardly from the plane of the central web , and then into an edge web bent back again with respect to the lateral web , radially outer ends of the central webs and of the lateral webs merging into a circumferential annular disc edge oriented precisely parallel or substantially parallel axially to ...

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Номер записи: 16
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Carving Device for Wheel

Номер: US20180001695A1
Автор: Guo Jiandong, Liu Weidong
Принадлежит: CITIC Dicastal CO., LTD

The present invention discloses an automatic carving device for a wheel, mainly consisting of a rack, a chassis, a lifting cylinder, brackets A, bearing blocks, linear bearings, mounting plates, guide shafts, a lifting shaft, a servo motor A, a synchronous pulley A, a connection plate, a synchronous belt, a synchronous pulley B, a pedestal, a connection shaft A, a servo motor B, a shaft sleeve A, a lower end cover, a connection shaft B, a shaft sleeve B, and an oil cylinder. The automatic carving device for the wheel provided by the present invention can meet the requirement of automatically carving characters on the wheel, meanwhile has the characteristics of simple structure, convenience for manufacturing, stable performance and high precision that can meet the machining requirement, and can also meet the requirement of automatic production. 1. An automatic carving device for a wheel , comprising:a rack, a chassis, a lifting cylinder, brackets A, bearing blocks, linear bearings, mounting plates, guide shafts, a lifting shaft, a servo motor A, a synchronous pulley A, a connection plate, a synchronous belt, a synchronous pulley B, a pedestal, a connection shaft A, a servo motor B, a shaft sleeve A, a lower end cover, a connection shaft B, a shaft sleeve B, an oil cylinder, bearings A, end covers, a gland, bearings B, a chassis, a flange plate, pin rolls, springs, expanding petals, a connection shaft C, a protection, an expanding core, a servo motor C, a lead screw A, a linear guide rail A, a sliding rack A, a linear guide rail B, a lead screw B, a servo motor D, a sliding rack B, a carving machine, a carving knife, and a bracket B;wherein the chassis and the bracket B are fixed on the rack, the mounting plates are fixed on the chassis via the brackets A, the bearing blocks are fixed on the mounting plates, the lifting shaft is installed on the bearing blocks via the linear bearings, two ends of the lifting shaft are connected with the connection plate and an output ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Non-pneumatic wheel and method of construction

Номер: US20190001598A1
Автор: Antonio Delfino, Maeick Blanc, Pascal Schroeter, Philippe Berguerand, Steven M Cron, Timothy Brett Rhyne
Принадлежит: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.

A method of constructing a non-pneumatic wheel by securing a plurality of spokes around the outer circumference of a hub, positioning at least one spoke support at the radially outer end of each spoke such that the at least one spoke support holds the radially outer end of each spoke in a radially outward annular orientation, placing an outer annular band concentrically over the radially outer ends of the spokes, bonding the spokes to the outer annular band, contracting the at least one spoke support radially inward; and separating the at least one spoke supports from the non-pneumatic wheel.

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Номер записи: 18
04-01-2018 дата публикации

DlSK WHEEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180001701A1
Автор: Li Chundan, Li Lei
Принадлежит:

A disk wheel, comprising a wheel rim () and a wheel spoke (), the inner wall of the wheel rim outer edge () is matched with the first wheel spoke convex wall (), the inner wall of the tire supporting wall () is attached to the strengthening wall (), the groove () is formed in the inner wall of the wheel rim round peak (), the strengthening wall () is provided with the second wheel spoke convex wall () in interference fit to the groove (), and the groove () is in interference fit to the second wheel spoke convex wall (), so that the stability of axial matching between the wheel rim () and the wheel spoke () is guaranteed, and an axial stress, a circumferential stress and a radial stress of the disk wheel in the using process can be effectively addressed. 1. A disk wheel , comprising:{'b': 1', '2, 'a wheel rim () and a wheel spoke ();'}{'b': 1', '11', '7', '1', '1', '2', '9', '11', '8', '7, 'wherein the wheel rim () is sequentially provided with a wheel rim outer edge () and a tire supporting wall () which can be matched with a tire from an end part of the wheel rim () to a middle part of the wheel rim () along an axial direction, and the wheel spoke () is provided with a first wheel spoke convex wall () matched with an inner wall of the wheel rim outer edge () and a strengthening wall () attached to an inner wall of the tire supporting wall ();'}{'b': 12', '9', '2', '11', '1', '2', '8', '7, 'a limiting groove () which is in interference fit to the first wheel spoke convex wall () for limiting a position of the wheel spoke () is provided in the wheel rim outer edge (), and the wheel rim () is connected with the wheel spoke () through an adhesive, or the strengthening wall () is welded with the tire supporting wall ().'}229928938293aaaaaaa. The disk wheel according to claim 1 , wherein a spoke of the wheel spoke () comprises a spoke convex wall () connected with the first wheel spoke convex wall () and arranged along a radial direction of the wheel spoke () claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 19
03-01-2019 дата публикации

NON-PNEUMATIC WHEEL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20190001745A1
Автор: BERGUERAND Philippe, CRON Steven M, Delfino Antonio, Rhyne Timothy Brett, SCHROETER Pascal
Принадлежит:

A non-pneumatic wheel having a plurality of spokes attached within slots in a hub, the slots having a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface, the radially outer portion of the first retaining surface possesses a flared edge such that the radially outer portion of the first retaining surface curves away from the radially outer portion of the second retaining surface. 1. A non-pneumatic wheel comprising:an outer annular band;a hub;a plurality of radially reinforced spokes extending between the outer annular band and the hub;a plurality of retainers positioned around the circumference of the hub, each retainer comprising a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface;wherein the radially outer portion of the first retaining surface possesses a flared edge such that the radially outer portion of the first retaining surface curves away from the radially outer portion of the second retaining surface.2. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein each individual spoke possesses a thickened radially inner end which engaged the retaining surfaces of the retainers.3. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein each thickened radially inner end of each reinforced spoke possesses shape selected from the group consisting a triangular claim 2 , circular claim 2 , kidney and quadrilateral.4. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein the second retaining surface possesses a flared edge such that the radially outer portion of the second retaining surface curves away from the radially outer portion of the first retaining surface.5. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein the spoke reinforcement is comprised of nylon cord.6. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein the spoke reinforcement is comprised of a fiber reinforced composite.7. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein the spoke reinforcement is comprised of a fiber reinforced plastic.8. The non-pneumatic wheel of wherein the spokes are retained to the hub using detachable retaining clip that are attached to the hub.9. The non-pneumatic wheel ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

End cap for lumber products and associated devices, systems, and methods

Номер: US20210002917A1
Автор: Bryan Anders Bostrom
Принадлежит: Individual

A protective end cap for lumber products includes a body comprising a lower surface and at least three lateral walls defining an upwardly-opening cavity configured to receive an end of a rectangular piece of lumber. The body includes: an upper portion comprising a first width and a first length, and a lower portion comprising a second width and a second length. In some embodiments, the first width is smaller than the second width. In some embodiments, the first length is smaller than the second length. The body further includes a transition portion comprising a tapered surface positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. In some embodiments, a first lateral wall defines a first through-hole in the upper portion of the body extending from an exterior surface of the first lateral wall to an interior surface of the first lateral wall.

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Номер записи: 21
07-01-2021 дата публикации

FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210003205A1
Автор: Downs James P., ENDRESZL Joseph M., Marsh Gregory A., PRICHARD Jonathan P., Zink Frederick E.
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A front axle assembly with an axle housing that has first and second housing halves that each include a main housing portion, a tubular portion and a steering yoke. The main housing portion defines a cavity that houses at least a portion of a speed differentiation mechanism. The tubular portions are fixedly coupled to an associated one of the main housing portions and extend between the main housing portion and an associated one of the steering yokes. Each steering yoke is fixedly coupled to an associated tubular portion. An annular joint structure is formed where the first and second first housing halves are coupled to one another. The annular joint structure is formed about the rotary axis such that one of the first and second housing halves is inserted into the other one of the first and second housing halves along an insertion axis that is coincident with the rotary axis. 1. A front axle assembly comprising:first and second output members disposed for rotation about a rotary axis;speed differentiation means coupled to the first and second output members, the speed differentiation means being configured to permit speed differentiation between the first and second output members; andan axle housing having first and second housing halves, each of the first and second housing halves comprising a main housing portion, a tubular portion and a steering yoke, the main housing portion defining a cavity that houses at least a portion of the speed differentiation means, the tubular portion being fixedly coupled to the main housing portion and extending between the main housing portion and the steering yoke, the steering yoke being fixedly coupled to the tubular portion, wherein an annular joint structure is formed where the first and second first housing halves are coupled to one another, wherein the annular joint structure is formed about the rotary axis such that one of the first and second housing halves is inserted into the other one of the first and second housing ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-01-2016 дата публикации

FABRICATED DROP AXLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20160009134A1
Автор: HARASYM Michael Anthony
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A fabricated drop axle is described. A pair of axle stub ends is oppositely retained within a saddle having a recess through which accessories can pass. 1. A fabricated drop axle assembly , comprising:a pair of opposed and spaced apart axle stub ends, each having a saddle end and a spindle end;a saddle arcuately formed about an axis to coaxially retain therein the saddle ends of the respective axle stub ends, and defining a recess that substantially bisects the axis.2. The fabricated drop axle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': '1', 'a pair of support braces, each support brace arcuately formed about the axis and mated to the saddle and the saddle end of each spaced apart axle stub end, p wherein the support brace and the saddle substantially and oppositely circumscribe the saddle end of each spaced apart axle stub end.'}3. The fabricated drop axle assembly of claim 2 , further comprising: a pair of opposed tab segments, each tab segment abutting and mated to one of the opposed saddle ends; and', 'a bridge segment joining the tab segments, having a span defined by the recess and abutting and mating both sides of the saddle., 'a top plate comprising4. The fabricated drop axle assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a bottom plate comprising first and second ends to abut and mate the saddle end of each of the axle stub ends, and sides abutting and mating both sides of the saddle.5. A saddle for a fabricated drop axle assembly claim 3 , the saddle being arcuately formed about an axis to coaxially retain therein a pair of spaced apart and opposed axle stub ends claim 3 , and defining a recess that substantially bisects the axis.6. A method of manufacturing a saddle for a fabricated drop axle assembly claim 3 , the method comprising:forming a saddle plate by removing a substantially central portion of a blank to define an aperture;pressing the saddle plate substantially across the aperture about an axis over an arcuate die having a radius corresponding to a ...

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Номер записи: 23
11-01-2018 дата публикации

WHEEL AND ITS REINFORCED MEMBER

Номер: US20180009258A1
Автор: Nishi Masaaki, OSAWA Yusuke
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A rim section is provided with e disk section and is secured to a jig by patting the disk section as the lower side. By allowing a groove section l an engaging section) provided along a circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the rim section to engage with a bent end section of a reinforced member attached from the upper side of the jig, the reinforced member can be easily positioned on the inner peripheral surface of the rim section 1. A light alloy wheel for a vehicle , comprising:a rim having an inner peripheral surface, and an outer peripheral surface on which a tire is mounted; anda circular reinforced member composed of a reinforced fiber member and configured to be fitted and adhered to a part of the inner peripheral surface of the rim along a circumferential direction of the rim, whereinthe rim has a position-determining section formed on the inner peripheral surface of the rim and configured, to determine a position of the reinforced member.2. The wheel according to claim 1 , whereinthe rim has a disk section provided on one axial end side in an axial direction of the rim,the position-determining section is an engaging section formed, along the inner peripheral surface on the other axial end side of the rim in the axial direction, andthe circular reinforced member is positioned by engaging in part with the engaging section and is adhered and attached by an adhesive to the inner peripheral surface of the other axial end side of the rim in the axial direction.3. The wheel according to claim 2 , whereinthe circular reinforced member has a hook shape in a cross section of the member along a plane along the axial direction, the hook shape having a bent end section abutting the inner peripheral surface of the other axial end side of the rim, andthe engaging section is a groove section or a step section formed on the inner peripheral surface of the rim so as to engage with the bent end section of the hook shape, thereby to place and maintain ...

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Номер записи: 24
09-01-2020 дата публикации

AXLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A WHEEL END AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20200009911A1
Автор: Gant James, Holland Randy, Kwasniewski Dale, Levinson James, Mann Timothy
Принадлежит: ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC

An axle housing assembly includes an axle housing that includes a center portion and a first arm portion that extends from the center portion. The axle housing assembly further includes a wheel end housing that includes a wheel end body that extends from the first arm portion and a spindle that extends from the wheel end body. 1. A method of manufacturing an axle housing assembly comprising:providing an axle housing having a center portion and first and second arm portions extending in opposing directions from the center portion, the first arm portion including an end surface that faces away from the center portion; a wheel end body having an inboard end surface and an outboard end surface disposed opposite the inboard end surface;', 'a spindle having a first spindle end surface and a second spindle end surface disposed opposite the first spindle end surface, wherein the spindle is mounted to the wheel end body by engaging the first spindle end surface to the outboard end surface and welding the spindle to the wheel end body; and', 'a mounting flange that is welded to the wheel end body and is spaced apart from the spindle; and, 'providing a wheel end housing that includesmounting the wheel end housing to the axle housing by engaging the inboard end surface to the end surface and welding the wheel end housing to the axle housing, wherein the mounting flange is axially positioned closer to the axle housing than the spindle.2. The method of wherein the mounting flange is axially positioned closer to the axle housing than the outboard end surface.3. The method of wherein providing the wheel end housing further comprises mounting claim 1 , a suspension interface plate to the wheel end body between the inboard end surface and the outboard end surface.4. The method of claim I wherein the inboard end surface is a ring having a first inner diameter claim 1 , the outboard end surface is a ring having a second inner diameter claim 1 , and the first inner diameter is greater ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-01-2020 дата публикации

AIR RESERVOIR FOR A STEERING AXLE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200010117A1
Автор: HASLAM Neil
Принадлежит: DEXTER TRAILER PRODUCTS OF CANADA CORPORATION

An air reservoir for a steering axle is mounted on a trailer, the steering axle comprising a pair of rotation pivoting wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly has a rotation plate and a steering arm connected thereto. A rod pivotally connects the steering arms, each wheel assembly being rotatably connected to either end of the axle. An air stabilizer assembly is mounted on the axle and is connected to the rod, the air stabilizer assembly having an inflatable damper assembly thereon. An air supply is fluidly connected to an air inlet on the axle, the air inlet being fluidly connected to the damper assembly. The air stabilizer assembly dampens pivotal movement of the wheel assemblies when compressed air from the air reservoir fills the damper assembly. The air stabilizer assembly allows the wheel assemblies to rotate more freely when pressure of the compressed air within the damper assembly is reduced. 1. An air reservoir for use with a steering axle mounted on a trailer , the steering axle comprising:a. a tube section with a pair of rotation pivoting wheel assemblies extending from opposing ends thereof, each wheel assembly having a rotation plate and a steering arm connected thereto, there being two rotation plates and two steering arms;b. a rod pivotally connecting the steering arms, each wheel assembly being rotatably connected to either end of the tube section;c. each wheel assembly being connected to pivot about a vertical axis through each rotation plate;d. an air stabilizer assembly being mounted on the tube section and being connected to the rod, the air stabilizer assembly having an inflatable damper assembly thereon;e. the air reservoir located within the tube section, a compressed air supply from the trailer being fluidly connected to an air inlet on the axle, an air outlet from the axle being fluidly connected to the damper assembly, the air stabilizer assembly dampening pivotal movement of the wheel assemblies when compressed air from the air reservoir ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR DRIVE DISK

Номер: US20220032683A1
Автор: Gomi Hiroshi, OSHIMA Ritsuya, YADA Wataru
Принадлежит:

A manufacturing apparatus for a drive disk includes: an upper member and a lower member each including a base and protrusions. Each protrusion is defined by a plurality of surfaces including a first side surface inclined with respect to opposed surfaces of the drive disk and a second side surface parallel to the opposed surfaces. The first side surface of the protrusion of the upper member and the first side surface of the protrusion of the lower member are parallel to each other and face away from each other. The second side surface of the protrusion of the upper member and the second side surface of the protrusion of the lower member face away from each other. The first side surface of the protrusion of the upper member and the first side surface of the protrusion of the lower member come into contact with each other to form the slot. 1. A manufacturing apparatus for a drive disk , the drive disk comprising:a plurality of drive rollers each including a supporting shaft protruding from both sides thereof; anda disk body having a plurality of slots arranged in a circumferential direction around a prescribed central axis and configured to receive the drive rollers,wherein each slot is partially defined by a pair of opposed surfaces opposed to each other at a space radially outside the supporting shaft of each drive roller and arranged orthogonally to the supporting shaft, andthe opposed surfaces are inclined to the central axis,the manufacturing apparatus comprising:an upper member and a lower member configured to form a whole of the disk body; anda drive unit configured to drive the upper member and the lower member in a moving direction along the central axis,wherein the upper member and the lower member each include a base and protrusions protruding from the base along the moving direction,each protrusion is defined by a plurality of surfaces including a first side surface inclined with respect to the opposed surfaces and a second side surface parallel to the ...

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Номер записи: 27
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TIRE RIMS CONFIGURED TO RECEIVE GRAVITY-BASED DEVICES

Номер: US20170015157A1
Автор: McClellan Scott
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for accommodating gravity based devices within wheel rims. An exemplary method includes identifying a number of the gravity based devices to be contained within the wheel, identifying a type of each of the gravity based devices to be contained within the wheel, identifying, based on the type and the number of the gravity based devices, a location where each of the gravity based devices are to be installed within the wheel (i.e., the air hole locations), and generating holes in the rim, where the number of the holes equals the number of the gravity based devices, and where for each air hole location in the air hole locations a single hole in the holes is generated 1. A rim of a wheel generated by a process comprising:identifying a number of gravity based devices to be contained within the wheel;identifying a type of each of the gravity based devices to be contained within the wheel;identifying, based on the type and the number of the gravity based devices, a location where each of the gravity based devices are to be installed within the wheel, to yield air hole locations; andgenerating holes in the rim, wherein a number of the holes equals the number of the gravity based devices, where for each air hole location in the air hole locations a single hole in the rim is generated.2. The rim of claim 1 , wherein the process further comprises attaching the gravity based devices to the wheel claim 1 , where the gravity based devices receive air through the holes.3. The rim of claim 2 , wherein the process further comprises attaching a tire to the wheel such that the tire claim 2 , under pressure claim 2 , is sealed to the rim.4. The rim of claim 1 , wherein the gravity based devices comprise a short stroke pump and a long stroke pump.5. The rim of claim 1 , wherein the gravity based devices are pumps which can modify interior pressure of a tire attached to the wheel.6. The rim of claim 1 , wherein the gravity based devices are electrical generators.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 28
21-01-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WHEEL HUB

Номер: US20210016602A1
Автор: Katsaros Padelis, Wendt Volker
Принадлежит:

A wheel hub includes a one-piece hub base body configured to surround at least a portion of a rolling-element bearing, the base body having a first axial end region configured to attach to a wheel adapter and/or to a wheel and a second axial end region axially opposite the first axial end region. An annular reinforcing body, which may be a metal band, is mounted on a radially outer surface of the second axial end region and connected to the radially outer surface at a joint. 1. A wheel hub comprising:a one-piece hub base body configured to surround at least a portion of a rolling-element bearing, the base body having a first axial end region configured to attach to a wheel adapter and/or to a wheel and a second axial end region axially opposite the first axial end region, andan annular body mounted on a radially outer surface of the second axial end region and being connected to the radially outer surface at a joint.2. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is not a wheel flange.3. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body includes a target for an antilock braking system (ABS).4. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is an ABS ring.5. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the radially outer surface is cylindrical or conical.6. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is attached to the hub base body by a press-fit or by brazing or by friction welding.7. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is substantially cylindrical.8. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is configured one-piece.9. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body comprises a reinforcing band.10. The wheel hub according to claim 9 , wherein the reinforcing band comprises metal.11. The wheel hub according to claim 9 ,wherein the reinforcing band has a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface and has an axial width a radial thickness ...

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Номер записи: 29
28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF RESTORING A WHEEL TO COMPLIANCE AND TOOLING FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

Номер: US20160023310A1
Автор: SCHOENBOCK Clement
Принадлежит: MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY

A method of restoring a wheel () to compliance, the wheel having a plurality of ovalized bores (). The method is characterized in that it includes at least a step of boring a first ovalized bore () with the help of a reamer () presenting a longitudinal pilot portion () and a longitudinal cutter portion (), the cutter portion () presenting teeth () defining a cutting diameter (D), and the pilot portion () presenting a pilot diameter (D) strictly less than the cutting diameter (D), the step of boring this first ovalized bore () consisting in inserting the reamer () into the first ovalized bore (), beginning with the pilot portion () and followed by the cutter portion (), the pilot diameter (D) being such that it enables the reamer () to be guided in translation inside the first ovalized bore () for boring. 112233334231223233132abbaab. A method of restoring a wheel () to compliance , the wheel having a plurality of ovalized bores () , the method being characterized in that it includes at least a step of boring a first ovalized bore () with the help of a reamer () presenting a longitudinal pilot portion () and a longitudinal cutter portion () , the cutter portion () presenting teeth () defining a cutting diameter (D) , and the pilot portion () presenting a pilot diameter (D) strictly less than the cutting diameter (D) , the step of boring this first ovalized bore () consisting in inserting the reamer () into the first ovalized bore () , beginning with the pilot portion () and followed by the cutter portion () , the pilot diameter (D) being such that it enables the reamer () to be guided in translation inside the first ovalized bore () for boring.233535. The method of restoring compliance according to claim 1 , wherein the reamer () extends along a longitudinal axis of symmetry (X-X) of the reamer claim 1 , and during the boring step claim 1 , the reamer () is assembled to a rotary drive machine () arranged to drive the reamer () in rotation about said longitudinal axis ...

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Номер записи: 30
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Cast aluminum wheel

Номер: US20160023509A1
Автор: H. Clay Chenault, III, Parveen Kakar, Timothy Wayne HOOD
Принадлежит: Superior Industries International Inc

A cast aluminum wheel includes a rim element having an annular configuration defining an axis and a central element extending radially outwardly between the axis and the rim element. The rim element includes a wall extending circumferentially around the axis between a proximal bead and a distal bead. The central element includes a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly toward the proximal bead and meets proximate the axis with adjacent of the plurality of spokes defining a cooperative feature therebetween for providing stiffness to the wheel. The spokes progressively increase in volume in a direction toward the axis from the rim element thereby providing increased mass of the spokes proximate the axis relative to the rim element.

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Номер записи: 31
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Method for Forming an End Part of a Tube, Respective Device for Performing the Method, Rolling Body, and Flange on an End Part of a Tube Formed with the Method

Номер: US20170021401A1
Автор: Klever Manfred
Принадлежит:

A method for forming an end part of a tube, such as a hollow shaft for use as a vehicle axle, is described. A rolling body having a rolling surface with an inwardly-curved contour rotates around a longitudinal axis with a first rotational speed and a second rotational speed. The rolling body and the tube rotate in the same direction. The longitudinal axis of the rolling body is arranged eccentrically to a longitudinal axis of the tube by a predetermined normal distance. The rolling body and the tube are brought into contact such that the rolling surface contacts the end part of the tube at a contact surface situated on an inner tube wall. The rolling body transfers a force to the inner tube wall by a relative movement between the rolling body and the tube such that the end part of the tube is formed radially outward. 1. A method for forming an end part of a tube , preferably of a hollow shaft suitable for use in a vehicle , especially a hollow axle shaft , wherein:a rolling body rotates around its longitudinal axis with a first rotational speed,wherein the rolling body is substantially cone shaped or truncated shaped,wherein the rolling body has a rotationally symmetrical rolling surface around its longitudinal axis, andwherein the contour of the rolling surface is at least sectionally curved inward,the tube rotates around its longitudinal axis with a second rotational speed,the rolling body and the tube rotate in the same direction,the longitudinal axis of the rolling body is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube,the longitudinal axis of the rolling body is arranged eccentrically to the longitudinal axis of the tube by a predetermined normal distance,the rolling body and the tube are brought into contact such that the rolling surface of the rolling body contacts the tube in the end part region of the tube at a contact surface situated on an inner tube wall,wherein the first rotational speed and the second rotational speed are set such that the ...

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Номер записи: 32
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DECORATIVE APPLIQUE WITH POLYMERIC OVER COATING AND METHOD OF APPLYING SAME

Номер: US20220041008A1
Автор: Chenault, III Henry Clay, Watts Christopher Allen
Принадлежит: SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A vehicle wheel is defined by a substrate including a face and a rim portion. The face defines a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly between a central portion of the face and the rim portion and defining a mating portion. An applique is affixed to the wheel at the mating portion. A polymer over-coating that is substantially transparent extends over the applique and the wheel substrate defining a continuous polymer surface over the applique and the wheel substrate. 1. A method of decorating a vehicle wheel , comprising the steps of:forming a vehicle wheel having an alloy substrate;providing an applique including a decorative feature and adhering said applique to said vehicle wheel;applying a first transparent polymeric coating over said applique and said vehicle wheel thereby forming a continuous polymeric surface extending over said applique and said vehicle wheel.2. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein said step of applying a first transparent polymeric coating is further defined by presenting a same gloss level over said applique and said wheel.3. The method set forth in claim 1 , wherein said step of applying a first transparent polymeric coating is further defined by said transparent polymeric coating being tinted.4. The method set forth in claim 1 , further including a step of applying a primer polymeric coating over said alloy substrate prior to adhering said applique to said wheel claim 1 , thereby adhering said applique to said primer polymeric coating.5. The method set forth in claim 4 , further including a step of removing said primer polymeric coating from said alloy substrate of said wheel beneath said applique prior to adhering said applique to said wheel claim 4 , thereby adhering said applique to said alloy substrate.6. The method set forth in claim 4 , further including a step of applying an intermediate polymeric coating over said primer polymeric coating prior to adhering said applique to said wheel claim 4 , thereby adhering said ...

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Номер записи: 33
24-01-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL SPOKE WITH THICKENED EDGES AROUND HEAT DISSIPATION HOLES AND ITS PROCESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20190023064A1
Автор: LAI Jianhui, LIN Ziyuan, NING Yuncheng
Принадлежит: ZHENGXING WHEEL GROUP CO., LTD.

A lightweight wheel spoke for an automobile increases the strength around the heat dissipation holes by thickening the material around the heat dissipation hole on the inner wall of the spoke. The thinning of the material between the heat dissipation holes, that is where there is no heat dissipation holes on the tapered barrel, enables the tapered barrel of the spoke to form a unique concave-convex structure on the inner wall or the outer wall, thereby enabling the entire spoke to be secured. 1. A wheel spoke with thickened edges around heat dissipation holes , comprising a mounting surface , the tapered barrel; wherein , the heat dissipation holes are provided in the tapered barrel , the thickness of the spoke around the heat dissipation holes edge is larger than the thickness of the spoke between the heat dissipation holes , the tapered barrel around the heat dissipation holes extends a certain thickness boss in the thickness direction.2. The wheel spoke with thickened edges around heat dissipation holes according to claim 1 , wherein the boss is provided on the inner wall of the tapered barrel.3. The wheel spoke with thickened edges around heat dissipation holes according to claim 2 , wherein the boss extends from the mounting surface toward the opening of the tapered barrel claim 2 , covering the periphery of the heat dissipation holes.4. The wheel spoke with thickened edges around heat dissipation holes according to claim 3 , wherein the side of the boss facing the opening direction of the tapered barrel is curved in an arc and is not connected to the opening of the tapered barrel.5. The wheel spoke with thickened edges around heat dissipation holes according to claim 1 , wherein the boss is arranged on the outer wall of the tapered barrel.6. The wheel spoke with thickened edges around heat dissipation holes according to the claim 5 , wherein the boss extends from the mounting surface toward the opening of the tapered barrel and covers the periphery of the heat ...

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Номер записи: 34
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Bead lock systems and methods

Номер: US20190023067A1
Автор: Patrick Norton
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a bead lock wheel line in scaled vehicles. The bead lock wheel line may include a wheel center section and a bead lock ring. The bead lock ring may be configured to be overlaid on the wheel center section, wherein screws may be inserted through orifices positioned within the bead lock ring and into orifices positioned on the wheel center section.

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Номер записи: 35
24-01-2019 дата публикации

HUB-BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20190023068A1
Автор: Brogna Daniele, LAMBOGLIA Francesco, Morello Fausto, Nicastri Fulvio
Принадлежит:

A hub-bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a motor vehicle wheel on a suspension strut having a wheel hub to support the wheel of the vehicle and having an axial shoulder, a bearing unit providing a radially outer stationary ring constrained to the strut; a first radially inner rotating ring mounted on the hub, and a second radially inner rotating ring defined by the hub, two rows of rolling bodies interposed between the radially outer stationary ring and the two radially inner rotating rings inside a first raceway and a second raceway formed, respectively, the first inner ring providing a substantially non-deformable Hertzian portion, on which is formed the second raceway, and an accumulation portion integral with the Hertzian portion and interposed between the Hertzian portion and the axial shoulder for accumulating elastic energy during cold deformation to obtain the rolled edge. 1. A hub-bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a wheel of a motor vehicle on a suspension strut of the same vehicle , the hub bearing assembly comprises:a wheel hub to support the wheel of the vehicle and provided with an axial shoulder;a bearing unit having a radially stationary outer ring configured to be constrained to the strut; a first radially inner rotating ring mounted on the wheel hub, separately from the wheel hub, and just before the axial shoulder to be locked, axially on the opposite side of the axial shoulder, by means of a rolled edge is provided directly behind the first radially inner rotating ring by cold deformation; and a second radially inner rotating ring defined by the wheel hub;two rows of rolling bodies radially interposed between the stationary outer ring and the two rotating radially inner rings inside a first rolling raceway and a second rolling raceway formed, respectively, in the first and in the second radially inner rotating ring, andthe first radially inner rotating ring comprises a supporting Hertzian portion substantially non-deformable, on which ...

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Номер записи: 36
28-01-2021 дата публикации

TUBELESS VALVE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210023895A1
Автор: IV Charles Raymond, Teixeira
Принадлежит:

A bicycle wheel comprises a rim and a valve assembly. The rim includes a radially inner wall having an inner opening and a radially outer wall having an outer opening. A first portion of the rim includes a first securing feature (e.g., inner threads). The valve assembly is positioned in the inner opening and outer opening and includes a second securing feature (e.g., outer threads) engaging the first securing feature. The rim can include a plate that defines the first engaging feature. The valve assembly preferably includes a valve stem and a resilient bumper coupled to the valve stem and aligned with a second portion of the rim. The valve assembly can further include a seal member compressed between the valve stem and the rim. Preferably, the seal member is positioned in an annular groove in an underside of an enlarged head of the valve stem. 1. An apparatus comprising: an axle;', 'a hub mounted for rotation on the axle;', 'a rim mounted for rotation with the hub, the rim including a radially inner wall having an inner opening and a radially outer wall having an outer opening,', 'a receptacle having a slot and a cam surface; and', 'a valve assembly positioned in the inner opening and the outer opening, the valve assembly including a post having a tab that is configured to extend through the slot and slide against the cam surface., 'a bicycle wheel comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an insert coupled to the rim claim 1 , wherein the insert includes the receptacle claim 1 , and wherein the insert is coupled to the radially outer wall at the outer opening.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the insert is secured to the radially outer wall with adhesive or fasteners.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cam surface is disposed along an underside of the receptacle.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle includes an opening that is aligned with the outer opening and the inner opening.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 37
04-02-2016 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB BEARING BORE

Номер: US20160031259A1
Автор: Champion Jon
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In some examples, an aircraft wheel assembly includes an axle, a bearing assembly, and a hub defining a bearing bore. The bearing bore may be configured such that the dynamic radial and axial thrust bearing reactions between the axle and the hub results in a first reaction force Fapplied to the hub, the first reaction force Fhaving a radial component, and a second reaction force Fapplied to the hub, the second reaction force Fhaving both a radial and an axial component. 1. A vehicle wheel assembly comprising:an axle;a bearing assembly; and{'sub': R', 'R', 'N', 'N, 'a hub configured to rotate relative to the axle and defining a bearing bore, wherein the bearing assembly is positioned between the axle and the hub, and wherein the bearing bore is configured such that a reaction between the axle and the hub results in a first reaction force Fapplied to the hub, the first reaction force Fhaving a radial component, and a second reaction force Fapplied to the hub, the second reaction force Fhaving both a radial and an axial component.'}2. The vehicle wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:an inboard annular wheel component comprising the hub; andan outboard annular wheel component configured to engage with the inboard annular wheel component, the inboard annular wheel component and the outboard annular wheel component being configured to support a tire.3. The vehicle wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bearing bore is configured to distribution reaction forces between the hub and the axle through a thickest portion of the hub.4. The vehicle wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bearing assembly comprises:an axle sleeve configured to contact the axle;a bearing cone;a bearing roller, wherein the bearing cone is positioned between the bearing roller and the bearing cone;a bearing cup, wherein the bearing roller is configured to provide relative rotational movement between the bearing cone and the bearing cup; anda bearing spacer positioned between the hub and ...

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Номер записи: 38
04-02-2016 дата публикации

AXLE MEANS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20160031260A1
Автор: SIEBENEICK Jürgen, STARCK Richard
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

An axle device for a motor vehicle includes an axle shaft, a wheel receiving unit fixed on an end of the axle shaft, and a support body on which the wheel receiving unit is supported from rotation fixed about an axis of rotation. A bearing unit is arranged between the support body and the wheel receiving unit. The bearing unit includes an inner bearing shell at least partially formed by a surface portion of the wheel receiving unit, an outer bearing shell at least partially formed by a sleeve body abutting the support body, and a bearing assembly arranged between the inner bearing shell and the outer bearing shell. 115-. (canceled)16. An axle device for a motor vehicle comprising:an axle shaft;a wheel receiving unit fixed on an end of the axle shaft;a support body on which the wheel receiving unit is supported from rotation fixed about an axis of rotation; anda bearing unit arranged between the support body and the wheel receiving unit, the bearing unit having an inner bearing shell at least partially formed by a surface portion of the wheel receiving unit, an outer bearing shell at least partially formed by a sleeve body abutting the support body, and a bearing assembly arranged between the inner bearing shell and the outer bearing shell.17. The axle device according to claim 16 , wherein the bearing unit further comprises a stop element engaging the support body and the sleeve body and limiting axial movement of the sleeve body relative to the support body.18. The axle device according to claim 17 , further comprising a locking element fixed on the support body and cooperating with the stop element to fix the sleeve body against movement in axial direction.19. The axle device according to claim 18 , wherein the locking element comprises a locking ring which claim 18 , on the side of the bearing unit facing the axle shaft claim 18 , abuts the sleeve body such that a protrusion formed on the support body engages in a radially extended groove formed in the sleeve ...

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Номер записи: 39
01-02-2018 дата публикации

AXLE BEAM WITH VARIABLE WALL THICKNESS AND VARIABLE CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20180029414A1
Автор: BARKER, Bucholtz Dennis, II Earl Paul, Khanfar Adel Mohd
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An axle beam comprises a hollow middle portion and a pair of hollow end portions. The hollow middle portion has a first corner-curved tapered arch cross-sectional shape. The pair of hollow end portions each have a substantially circular cross-sectional shape, and each extend from an opposite end of the middle portion. The hollow middle portion has a first wall thickness. The hollow end portions each have a second wall thickness that is larger than the first wall thickness. 1. An axle beam , comprising:a hollow middle portion having a first corner-curved tapered arch cross-sectional shape; anda pair of hollow end portions each having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and each extending from an opposite end of the middle portion;wherein the hollow middle portion has a first wall thickness; andwherein the hollow end portions each have a second wall thickness that is larger than the first wall thickness.2. The axle beam of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of angular portions disposed at opposite ends of the axle beam between the middle portion and the pair of hollow end portions claim 1 , respectively;wherein the pair of angular portions each have a second corner-curved tapered arch cross-sectional shape including the second wall thickness.3. The axle beam of claim 2 , wherein the angular portions and the pair of end portions are each oriented at an angle of about 30 degrees from the center of the hollow middle portion.4. The axle beam of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of pivotable members fixedly attached at the pair of end portions claim 1 , respectively.5. The axle beam of claim 4 , wherein each of the end portions has an inner diameter that is complementary to an outer diameter of each of the pivotable members such that each pivotable member is at least partially received within the end portion.6. The axle beam of claim 1 , wherein the hollow middle portion tapers inwardly toward a center of each of the end portions at each end of the axle beam. ...

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Номер записи: 40
17-02-2022 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION METHOD

Номер: US20220048319A1
Автор: Edelmann Ludwig, Namyslo Dominic, Schuler Matthias, Zang Johannes Klaus
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A wheel bearing assembly includes at least one hub having an axial outboard end, a first bearing installed in the hub and having an outer ring and an inner ring, and at least one seal element that seals against a radially inner surface of the first bearing inner ring in a liquid-tight manner. The first bearing is the outboard-most bearing of the wheel bearing assembly. 1. A wheel bearing assembly comprising:a hub having an axial outboard end,a first bearing installed in the hub, the first bearing having an outer ring and an inner ring, andat least one seal element that seals against a radially inner surface of the first bearing inner ring in a liquid-tight manner,wherein the first bearing is the outboard-most bearing of the wheel bearing assembly.2. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,wherein the first bearing inner ring includes a groove on the radially inner surface, andwherein the at least one seal element is at least partially mounted in the groove.3. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 ,wherein the groove is axially spaced from a raceway of the first bearing inner ring.4. The wheel assembly according to claim 2 ,wherein the groove is axially spaced from rolling elements of the first bearing inner ring.5. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,including an axle pin, anda second bearing having an outer ring and an inner ring,wherein the wheel bearing assembly is free of seals that are disposed between the axle pin and the second bearing inner ring.6. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,wherein the wheel bearing assembly is free of seals that seal against a radially outer side of the first bearing inner ring between the first bearing inner ring and a second bearing inner ring.7. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 ,wherein the seal element comprises an O-ring.8. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,including an axle pin,wherein the seal element seals between the first bearing inner ring and ...

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Номер записи: 41
31-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL AND USE

Номер: US20190030947A1
Автор: Pieronek David
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A vehicle wheel may include a rim for receiving a tire and a wheel disk attached to the rim in a cohesive connection, in a force-fitting connection, and/or a form-fitting connection, with an attachment region for releasably attaching to a wheel mount. The wheel disk may be formed of a steel workpiece that is heat-treated at least in certain regions. To provide a utility vehicle wheel vehicle wheel having high operational strength and reliability relative to the prior art, the wheel disk may have at least in a transition region for attaching to the rim a heat-treated structure with at least one of a tensile strength of between 500 and 1300 MPa or a hardness of between 150 and 400 HV 0.1. 110.-. (canceled)11. A vehicle wheel comprising:a rim configured to receive a tire; anda wheel disk attached to the rim by at least one of a cohesive connection, a force-fitting connection, or a form-fitting connection, the wheel disk comprising an attachment region configured to be releasably attached to a wheel mount, wherein the wheel disk is comprised of a steel workpiece that is heat-treated at least in some regions, wherein the wheel disk comprises at least in a transition region configured to be attached to the rim a heat-treated structure with at least one of a tensile strength between 500 and 1300 MPa or a hardness between 150 and 400 HV 0.1.12. The vehicle wheel of wherein the tensile strength of the heat-treated structure if between 800 MPa and 1200 MPa.13. The vehicle wheel of wherein the tensile strength of the heat-treated structure if between 900 MPa and 1050 MPa.14. The vehicle wheel of wherein the hardness of the heat-treated structure if between 250 HV 0.1 and 375 HV 0.1.15. The vehicle wheel of wherein the hardness of the heat-treated structure if between 280 HV 0.1 and 325 HV 0.1.16. The vehicle wheel of wherein the wheel disk is comprised of a hot-forming steel.17. The vehicle wheel of wherein the wheel disk is comprised of an air-hardening steel.18. The vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 42
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Electrically conductive mold release for non-pneumatic tires

Номер: US20190030964A1
Автор: Brian NAROWSKI
Принадлежит: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

Embodiments of the present invention include non-pneumatic tires (100) having an electrically conductive path, and methods for forming the same. It is appreciated electrical charges may be generated during land vehicle operation and land vehicles are often grounded by providing an electrically conductive path between the vehicle and the ground. In embodiments of the present invention, a non-pneumatic tire (100) and a method for forming a non-pneumatic tire are described for providing an electrically conductive path between the vehicle and the ground at the non-pneumatic tire. The method for forming the non-pneumatic tire comprises the step of applying a mold release (290) to one or more molding surfaces (280) of the spoke mold wherein the mold release (290) includes an electrically conductive additive.

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Номер записи: 43
11-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF CASTING

Номер: US20160039001A1
Автор: Majewski Thomas, Yaniak Thomas John
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A method of casting an article includes positioning a first portion of the article, formed from a first material, in a rotatable mold. Additionally, the method includes, while rotating the mold, pouring a molten second material into the mold over the first portion to form a second portion of the article that is metallurgically bonded to the first portion of the article. 1. A method of casting an article comprising:positioning a first portion of the article, formed from a first material, in a rotatable mold; andwhile rotating the mold, pouring a molten second material into the mold over the first portion to form a second portion of the article that is metallurgically bonded to the first portion of the article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the article is precast.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the first material has a hardness of at least 45 Rockwell C; andthe second material has a carbon-equivalent (CE) value of less than 0.7.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the first material is steel or iron; andthe second material is steel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pouring of the molten second material occurs while the mold is rotated about an axis generally parallel to a direction of gravitational acceleration.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the pouring of the molten second material occurs at a plurality of different locations relative to the axis.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the first portion in the rotatable mold includes positioning the first portion such that the second material is poured over an end of the first portion including a plurality of recesses.8. A method of casting an article comprising claim 1 , while rotating a mold about an axis:pouring a molten first material into the mold to form a first portion of the article having a solid cross-section that is perpendicular to the axis;allowing the first material to cool; andpouring a molten second material into the mold over the first portion to form a ...

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Номер записи: 44
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Caster mounting structure

Номер: US20180037058A1
Автор: Akinori Saito, Hayato Suzuki, Minoru Onagi
Принадлежит: NANSIN CO Ltd

A caster mounting portion has a mounting member housing portion which houses the mounting member, the mounting member has a rotary shaft portion which is pivotally supported in a bearing recessed portion in the mounting member housing portion, an abutment body in which the rotary shaft portion is provided at an eccentric position and which is displaced by rotation to be widened to close the inside of the mounting member housing portion, an upper locking piece which engages with a locking receiving portion of an opposed wall, a lower locking piece which abuts against the bottom face of the aforementioned latching portion, and a locking stepped portion which is urged by a leading end of an elastic arm, climbing over the aforementioned latching portion, and engages with the lathing portion.

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Номер записи: 45
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Caster Wheel Structure

Номер: US20150040346A1
Автор: Po-Chuan Tsai
Принадлежит: Individual

A caster wheel structure contains a body and a connecting shaft. The connecting shaft includes an engaging tab arranged around a bottom end thereof, and the engaging tab has an abutting rim arranged around an upper end thereof The body is injection molded and coupled with a holder by using the connecting shaft. The body includes a hole defined therein so as to insert the connecting shaft, and the hole has a receiving chamber formed therein and communicating with the hole. The connecting shaft is inserted into the hole of the body so that the engaging tab of the connecting shaft is mounted in the receiving chamber of the body. Thereby, when the connecting shaft is coupled with the body, the abutting rim of the engaging tab contacts with a bottom periphery of the hole, such that the connecting shaft is fixed by the bottom periphery of the hole securely.

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Номер записи: 46
24-02-2022 дата публикации

TORSION AXLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220055404A1
Автор: Granger James L., HESSLER Alex G.
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are modular mechanical assemblies formed from durable, corrosion resistant components with sufficient strength to maintain efficient operation. The modular mechanical assemblies include a novel torsion axle assembly having a cartridge that houses a torsion bar with a splined tip. A load bearing, relatively incompressible bushing is optionally disposed about the torsion bar. The cartridge is inserted into an axle tube, and an end cap is placed over the cartridge and torsion bar. The end cap is affixed to the axle tube such that the bushing is secured within a bore in the end cap. The torsion bar tip extends through the bushing and end cap and is secured within a torsion arm. A spindle is also secured within the torsion arm. One or more components of the torsion axle assembly are made from a low alloy, medium carbon steel material that provides corrosion resistance and advantageous yield and ultimate strength properties. One or more components of the assembly can also be coated to improve corrosion resistance. Suitable coating techniques include, but are not limited to liquid ferritic nitrocarburizing, gas nitriding, electroless nickel plating, or a diamond like carbon coating process. 1. A torsion axle assembly comprising (I) a spindle having a conical portion , (II) a torsion bar , (III) a cartridge , and (IV) a torsion arm , wherein:(a) the torsion bar comprises a tip and a first set of splines residing on the tip;(b) the cartridge is disposed about a portion of the torsion bar, wherein the torsion bar tip extends outward from a first end of the cartridge;{'claim-text': ['(i) the torsion bar socket comprises a second set of splines formed on an interior surface of the torsion bar socket,', '(ii) the torsion bar tip extends into the torsion bar socket such that the first set of splines mates to the second set of spines, and', '(iii) the spindle extends into the spindle socket, and the spindle conical portion frictionally engages an interior surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 47
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Hybrid Composite Wheel

Номер: US20200039286A1
Автор: Chenault, III Henry Clay, Kakar Parveen, Renegar Henry Lee, Sanchez-Araiza Miguel
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A road wheel for a vehicle includes a face portion and a rim portion. The face portion is formed from a metallic alloy and defines a central portion plurality of spokes extending between the central portion and a proximal bead element. The rim portion is formed from a composite material and defines an annular wall circumscribing a wheel axis extending to a distal bead element from said face portion. The proximal bead element is defined by the metallic alloy and the distal bead element is defined by the composite. The face portion and the rim portion are interconnected in interlocking engagement. 111-. (canceled)12. The method set forth in claim 25 , further including the step of selecting a first material having a substantially same rate of thermal expansion as said second material.13. The method set forth in claim 25 , further including a step of applying adhesive between said face mating element and said rim mating element for adhering said face mating element to said rim mating element.14. The method set forth in claim 25 , wherein said step of forming said face portion from a first material is further defined by forming said face portion from a metal alloy and said step of forming said rim portion is further defined by forming said rim portion from a thermoplastic composite material.15. The method set forth in claim 14 , wherein step of forming said rim portion from a composite material is further defined by encasing reinforcing fibers within said composite material.16. The method set forth in claim 13 , wherein said step of encasing reinforcing fibers within said composite material is further defined by encasing a plurality of different reinforcing fibers in said composite material.17. The method set forth in claim 13 , wherein said step of forming said rim portion from a composite material is further defined by encasing reinforcing fibers having a plurality of different orientations.18. The method set forth in claim 25 , wherein said step of forming a rim ...

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Номер записи: 48
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Axle Assembly Having a Bowl Cover and a Method of Manufacture

Номер: US20160046150A1
Автор: Doyle Stephen, Eschenburg Dale, KELLY John
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An axle assembly and a method of manufacture. The axle assembly may have an axle housing, a bowl ring, and a bowl cover. The bowl ring may be disposed on a center portion of the axle housing and may extend around a bowl opening. The bowl cover may be disposed on the bowl ring. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing having a center portion that defines a differential carrier opening and a bowl opening;a bowl ring that is disposed on the center portion and extends around the bowl opening; anda bowl cover that is disposed on the bowl ring.2. The axle assembly of wherein the differential carrier opening is disposed opposite the bowl opening.3. The axle assembly of further comprising a differential carrier that supports a differential and is mounted to the center portion proximate the differential carrier opening claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the differential extends through the bowl ring and is received in the bowl cover.4. The axle assembly of wherein a ring gear of the differential extends through the bowl ring and is received in the bowl cover.5. The axle assembly of wherein the bowl cover engages the bowl ring and does not engage the axle housing.6. The axle assembly of wherein the bowl cover is made of a fiber reinforced polymer.7. The axle assembly of wherein the fiber reinforced polymer includes carbon fiber.8. The axle assembly of wherein the fiber reinforced polymer includes glass fiber.9. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing having a center portion that defines a differential carrier opening and a bowl opening;a bowl ring that extends around the bowl opening and has a first surface that is disposed on the center portion and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface; anda bowl cover that has a perimeter surface that extends around the bowl cover and a flange that extends from the perimeter surface, wherein the flange is disposed on the second surface of the bowl ring.10. The axle assembly of wherein the bowl cover has a ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Snap-on automotive wheel cover overlay and method for manufacturing same

Номер: US20220063328A1
Автор: Fattouche Naje
Принадлежит: Neo Design, LLC

An improved snap-on automotive wheel cover overlay and method for manufacturing the same, comprising a rigid polymer hook-shaped member extending from an upper end of a flange, wherein said flange is protruding from the rear inward area side of the wheel cover overlay of the present invention and protruding continuously along a right-rigid polymer longitudinal portion and a rigid-right polymer upper arm edge which form a geometric orientation that permits the flanges of the wheel cover overlay of the present invention when inserted into through holes bearing the corresponding shapes of said flanges to firmly attached to a rear surface area of a manufacturer's or aftermarket's wheel cover when snapped into place; and protruding continuously along a left-rigid polymer longitudinal portion and a left-rigid polymer upper arm edge which form a geometric orientation that permits flanges of the wheel cover overlay of the present invention when inserted into through holes bearing the corresponding shapes of said flanges to firmly attach to the rear surface of a manufacturer's or after market's wheel cover when snapped into place. In addition, a three dimensional (3D) scanned imaging of the individual embodiment component parts is generated, after rigorous testing, and is transferred to an injection molding computer to generate the injection molding designed precisely corresponding to each individual component parts of the present invention. 1. An improved wheel cover overlay capable of being snapped-on and over an existing manufacturer's or after market's automotive wheel cover and providing the appearance of a new or enhance manufacturer's or after market's automotive wheel cover without the need of first removing said existing automotive wheel cover comprising:an outer peripheral boundary surface, rear inward board surface area, a plurality of log nut towers wherein said plurality of log nut towers comprising through holes, a plurality of flanges, a plurality of flanges ...

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Номер записи: 50
25-02-2016 дата публикации

FACE TO RIM CONNECTION FOR A COMPOSITE WHEEL

Номер: US20160052335A1
Автор: DENMEAD Ashley James, DINGLE Matthew Edward, Silcock Michael
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A connection () between a rim portion () and a face portion () of a composite wheel (). The rim portion () comprises a first set of fibres (). The face portion () comprises a second set of fibres (). The connection () comprises a transition zone () in which the first set of fibres () and the second set of fibres () are arranged in a layered structure. Each layer (A, B, C) of the layer structure includes a first section () including an arrangement of the first set of fibres (), and a first connection end (), and a second section () including an arrangement of the second set of fibres (), and a second connection end (). The first connection end () is arranged adjacent to or abutting the second connection end () forming a layer joint (A, B, C). The layer joint (A, B, C) of each adjoining layer (A, B, C) is spaced apart in a stepped configuration. 1. A connection between a rim portion and a face portion of a composite wheel , the rim portion comprising a first set of fibres and a face portion of the composite wheel comprising a second set of fibres , the connection comprising a transition zone in which the first set of fibres and the second set of fibres are arranged in a layered structure , wherein each layer of the layer structure includes a first section including an arrangement of the first set of fibres , and a first connection end , and a second section including an arrangement of the second set of fibres , and a second connection end , the first connection end being arranged adjacent to or abutting the second connection end forming a layer joint , the layer joint of each adjoining layer being spaced apart in a io stepped configuration.2. A connection between a rim portion and a face portion of a composite wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the layer joint of each layer is respectfully laterally spaced apart from the layer joint of each adjoining layer.3. (canceled)4. A connection between a rim portion and a face portion of a composite wheel according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Constructing a Floating Wheel Cap

Номер: US20160052336A1
Автор: Bazerkanian Harry
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Apparatus and method for assembling a floating wheel cap. A bearing is seated into the rear of a passage through an outer disk, against a step, the outer disk offset weighted. A locking ring is fitted into an internal groove in the passage behind the bearing to retain the bearing. The outer disk and the bearing are assembled over a post of an inner disk, the forward end of the post exposed in the front of the assembled outer and inner disks. A second locking ring is fitted to an external groove on the exposed forward end of the post to retain the outer disk on the inner disk. A center ornamental portion cut from an original fixed wheel center cap is cut from the fixed center cap, and attached to the outer disk converting the fixed center cap to a floating center cap. 1. A method for constructing a floating wheel cap , the method comprising: a passage through the outer disk;', 'an outer passage stop in the passage; and', 'an outward facing face;, 'obtaining an outer disk having a closed back;', 'an inner disk post centered on the closed back face and extending out from the closed back face;', 'a cylindrical wall extending out from a periphery of the close back surface defining a recessed volume; and', 'attaching features outside the wall configured to attach the inner disk to a wheel;, 'obtaining an inner disk havinginserting a bearing, into the passage through the outer disk, and against the outer passage stop in the passage;seating an inside retaining ring in the passage behind the bearing to retain the bearing in the passage against the passage bearing seat;sliding the outer disk over the inner disk post;seating an outside retaining ring over the post to retain the outer disk on the inner disk;obtaining an ornamental disk; andattaching an ornamental disk to the face of the outer disk.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining an ornamental disk comprises cutting an ornamental portion of a fixed center cap from a retaining portion to obtain the ornamental disk.3. ...

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Номер записи: 52
25-02-2016 дата публикации

BICYCLE HUB WITH PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20160052338A1
Автор: CHEN Fu-Sheng
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A bicycle hub with protective structure includes a hub cassette and at least one protective member. The hub cassette has a driving portion and a shell portion connected to the driving portion. The shell portion has a plurality of ribs integrally formed on an outer periphery of the shell portion and extending axially. The protective member is made of harder material than that of the ribs. The protective member has a U-shaped cross section and defines a top wall and two side walls. The top wall and the two side walls define an engaging groove. Specifically, an inner angle of the engaging groove between the top wall and each of the side walls is an acute angle originally. Each of the two side walls of the protective member is flexible relative to the top wall of the protective member so as to clamp two lateral walls of the associated rib. 1. A bicycle hub , comprising:a hub cassette having a driving portion and a shell portion connected to the driving portion, the shell portion having a plurality of ribs integrally formed on an outer periphery of the shell portion and extending axially from one end of the shell portion to the other end of the shell portion; andat least one protective member made of harder material than that of the ribs, the protective member attached to at least one of the ribs of the shell portion, the protective member having a U-shaped cross section and defining a top wall and two side walls extending from a bottom of the top wall, the top wall and the two side walls defining an engaging groove, an inner angle of the engaging groove between the top wall and each of the side walls being an acute angle originally;wherein each of the two side walls of the protective member is flexible relative to the top wall of the protective member such that the two side walls of the protective member clamp the associated rib.2. The bicycle hub as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising another two protective members attached to the ribs of the shell portion claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 53
25-02-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL WEIGHT ASSEMBLY AND ATTACHMENT METHOD

Номер: US20210053392A1
Автор: Baker Justin, Heimbuch Benjamin, ROTH Jonathan
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A wheel weight assembly with inner and outer weights, inner and outer fasteners, and anti-rotation plates. Inner fasteners can include inner and outer nuts, and a stud that extends through inner weight. Outer nuts can attach to studs and outer fasteners. Anti-rotation plates can fit over outer nuts in recesses of inner weight to prevent rotation of outer nuts. The weight assembly can also include intermediate weight and intermediate fasteners. Intermediate fasteners can include intermediate nuts and studs, where proximal end of stud attaches to inner fastener, and distal end of stud extends into recess of intermediate weight. Intermediate nuts can attach to distal ends of studs, and to outer fasteners. Anti-rotation plates fit over intermediate nuts in recesses of intermediate weight to prevent rotation of intermediate nuts. Anti-rotation plates and recesses can be pear-shaped. Cutouts in anti-rotation plates and intermediate nuts can be polygonal-shaped. 1. A wheel weight assembly for mounting to a vehicle wheel that includes a rim , the wheel weight assembly comprising:an inner weight having a plurality of mounting bores that extend axially through the inner weight, and a plurality of recesses where each mounting bore is located in an associated recess;a plurality of inner fasteners, each inner fastener configured to extend through one of the plurality of mounting bores of the inner weight, each inner fastener having a proximal end configured to attach to the rim and a distal end configured to attach in the associated recess;a plurality of anti-rotation plates, each anti-rotation plate configured to cooperate with the distal end of one of the plurality of inner fasteners within the associated recess of the inner weight;an outer weight having a plurality of mounting bores that extend axially through the outer weight; anda plurality of outer fasteners, each outer fastener configured to extend through one of the mounting bores of the outer weight and attach to the ...

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Номер записи: 54
25-02-2021 дата публикации

ROLLER AND ATTACHMENT DAMPING PART FOR A ROLLER

Номер: US20210053395A1
Автор: BLOCK Wolfgang, BRISCHKE Daniel, PLAUTZ Karl-Heinz
Принадлежит: TENTE GmbH & Co. KG

A roller has a wheel, a wheel axle and a pin which protrudes upward from a housing of the roller. A sleeve sits on the pin and is spaced apart from the pin radially and axially upward by a damping material arranged between the sleeve and the pin, the damping material being arranged so that all axial and/or radial contact between the pin and the sleeve is prevented. Alternatively, an attachment damping part can be arranged on a pin of the roller in overlap with the pin, wherein the attachment damping part has an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, the inner sleeve being spaced apart radially and axially upward by a damping material arranged between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. The damping material is arranged in such a way that all axial and/or radial contact between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve is prevented. 124-. (canceled)25. A roller comprising:a wheel,a wheel axle on which the wheel is mounted,a pin that protrudes upward past a roller housing and has an upward facing pin end face, anda sleeve that sits on the pin and is spaced apart from the pin radially by a damping material arranged between the sleeve and the pin, the sleeve having a downward facing end face;wherein the sleeve is also spaced apart from the pin axially above by the damping material arranged between the sleeve and the pin,wherein the damping material is arranged so that all axial and/or radial contact between the sleeve and the pin is prevented,wherein the damping material is arranged to overlap the pin end face and the sleeve end face, andwherein the damping material designed to overlap the pin end face leaves a through opening extending in a direction of a central axis (x) of the pin.26. The roller according to claim 25 , wherein the damping material is disposed between two radially opposite surfaces formed by an outer surface of the pin and an inner surface of the sleeve.27. The roller according to claim 25 , wherein the sleeve has a mounting formation assigned to the pin end ...

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Номер записи: 55
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Tapered replacement spindle and seal ring assemblies

Номер: US20210053396A1
Автор: James L. Ebert
Принадлежит: Individual

A tractor or trailer axle replacement spindle and seal ring assembly includes a spindle with an elongate cylindrical body having bearing surfaces and threads. The seal ring is a shorter cylindrical component having an opening sized to achieve an interference fit with the spindle. The exterior surface of the spindle and the interior surface of the ring seal include complementary oblique, shoulders bounded by regions of constant diameter. The spindle also includes a shoulder or flange at its end opposite the threads which positively axially locates the seal ring thereon. When the two components are to be assembled, the seal ring is heated to several hundred degrees Fahrenheit and slid onto the spindle until the seal ring contacts the shoulder or flange on the spindle.

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Номер записи: 56
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Omnidirectional wheel

Номер: US20200047548A1
Автор: Kazuo Bando, Shuntaro SUGIMOTO
Принадлежит: Whill Inc

The omnidirectional wheel includes a first support portion which rotates around a rotation axis line, a second support portion which rotates together with the first plate-like member, a number of support shafts respectively supporting a number of rollers, and a number of support plates fixed to the first and the second support portions and which support one or more of the support shafts between the first and second support portions.

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Номер записи: 57
13-02-2020 дата публикации

TIRE WITH SPOKE LOOPS

Номер: US20200047555A1
Автор: Costlow Douglas B., Haidet Andrew V., Nesbitt Adam K., Reinhardt Sharon E.
Принадлежит:

A nonpneumatic tire assembly includes an outer hoop, a plurality of loops extending inward from the outer hoop, and a hub having a plurality of members. Each of the plurality of members is connected to one of the plurality of loops. 115-. (canceled)16. A nonpneumatic tire having a central axis and an equatorial plane , the nonpneumatic tire comprising: a plurality of inner portions that extend in a substantially circumferential direction about the inner diameter,', 'a plurality of outer portions that extend in a substantially circumferential direction about the outer diameter, and', 'a plurality of spoke portions that extend between the inner diameter and the outer diameter;, 'a serpentine spoke ply disposed continuously about the central axis of the tire, such that the serpentine spoke ply follows a winding path between an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and such that the serpentine spoke path hasan outer hoop connected to the plurality of outer portions of the serpentine spoke ply; anda hub connected to the plurality of inner portions of the serpentine spoke ply.17. The nonpneumatic tire of claim 16 , wherein each of the spoke portions of the serpentine spoke ply extends in a substantially radial direction.18. The nonpneumatic tire of claim 16 , wherein each of the inner portions of the serpentine spoke ply extends at an angle of less than 45 degrees with respect to the equatorial plane.19. The nonpneumatic tire of claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of fillets disposed between the spoke portions and the outer hoop.20. The nonpneumatic tire of claim 16 , wherein a total arc length of the inner portions of the serpentine spoke ply is between 120 degrees and 240 degrees.21. The nonpneumatic tire of claim 20 , wherein a total arc length of the outer portions of the serpentine spoke ply is between 120 degrees and 240 degrees.22. The nonpneumatic tire of claim 21 , wherein a sum of the total arc length of the inner portions of the serpentine spoke ply and ...

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Номер записи: 58
14-02-2019 дата публикации

LOW-FRICTION SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR A WHEEL-HUB UNIT AND WHEEL-HUB UNIT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SEALING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190049014A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Galante Roberto, Organisciak Michel, Re Paolo A, Serafini Andrea, Villalobos Héctor
Принадлежит:

Low-friction sealing assembly for a vehicle wheel-hub unit inserted inside an annular interspace defined between a flanged rotating element and a stationary element, coaxial with each other, of the wheel-hub unit to protect at least one ring of revolving bodies arranged between the stationary element and the rotating element, and having a first annular screen and a second annular screen during use integral with the rotating element and with the stationary element; and an annular seal having lips that extend axially and radially projecting from the first screen towards the second screen inside an annular chamber defined by the first and second screens; the sealing assembly being a multi-stage sealing assembly provided with a first inner collecting stage designed to collect and expel some of the contaminants. 1. A low-friction sealing assembly for a vehicle wheel-hub unit that is inserted inside an annular interspace defined between a flanged rotating element and stationary element , coaxial with each other , the wheel-hub unit to protect at least one ring of revolving members arranged between the stationary element and the rotating element , and comprises:a first annular screen integral with the rotating element;a second annular screen integral with the stationary element; andan annular seal comprising lips that extend axially and radially projecting from the first screen towards the second screen inside an annular chamber defined by the first and second screens;the sealing assembly providing a multi-stage sealing assembly and comprises:a first inner collecting stage designed to collect and expel some of the contaminants and is defined by an annular cavity of the first screen; anda labyrinth stage that is arranged radially on the outside of the first inner collecting stage along an entry/exit path of the contaminants and is also defined by an annular deviating lug of the first screen.2. The low-friction sealing assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an ...

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Номер записи: 59
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Wheel made of fiber composites and process for the manufacture thereof

Номер: US20170050392A1
Автор: Andre Bartsch, Christian Kohler, Jens Werner, Martin Lepper, Michael Dressler, Sandro Mäke, Werner Hufenbach
Принадлежит: THYSSENKRUPP CARBON COMPONENTS GMBH

A one-part wheel which is made of fiber composites without interruption of fibers with excellent mechanical properties and with low weight at the same time as well as a process for the manufacture thereof. The wheel has especially a rim well as well as a wheel disk passing over into a wheel flange of the rim well, where the wheel disk is formed at least partly by fiber layers, which run from the rim well over a wheel flange and the wheel disk. The wheel is manufactured by a multipart mold with parts displaceable at least in the axial direction. The mold is completely removed after the deposition of fibers or remains as a lost core in the wheel.

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Номер записи: 60
23-02-2017 дата публикации

SINGLE PIECE WHEEL RIM

Номер: US20170050463A1
Автор: Arnold Stephen John, Lewis Stephen James
Принадлежит:

A method of manufacturing a wheel sub-assembly for a wheel of a very large vehicle, such as those used for mobile cranes, quarry excavation or transport of mined material. The method includes providing first and second cylindrical blank components and an annular disc blank; press forming the first blank component to form a one piece, axially outer rim portion; press forming the second blank component to form a one piece, axially inner rim portion; circumferentially Joining, the outer and inner rim portions to form an annular wheel rim having a base; machining the inside diameter of the wheel rim base; press forming the disc blank to form a press-formed disc; machining the outside edge of the press-formed disc; press fitting the press-formed disc to the wheel rim base at the machined inside diameter; and welding the press-formed disc to the wheel rim base at the machined inside diameter. 1. A method of manufacturing a wheel sub-assembly for a wheel of a very large vehicle , the wheel having an axis of rotation , the method comprising the steps of:providing a first cylindrical blank component, a second cylindrical blank component and an annular disc blank;press forming the first blank component to form a one piece, axially outer rim portion;press forming the second blank component to form a one piece, axially inner rim portion;circumferentially joining the outer and inner rim portions to form an annular wheel rim having a base;machining the inside diameter of the wheel rim base;press forming the disc blank to form a press-formed disc;machining the outside edge of the press-formed disc;press fitting the press-formed disc to the wheel rim base at the machined inside diameter;welding the press-formed disc to the wheel rim base at the machined inside diameter.2. A method of manufacturing a wheel sub-assembly for a very large vehicle according to wherein the step of press forming the first blank component to form an outer rim portion comprises multiple press forming ...

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Номер записи: 61
22-02-2018 дата публикации

STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED TIRE

Номер: US20180050561A1
Автор: Benzing, DOWNING Daniel Ray, II James Alfred, Lettieri Joseph Carmine
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A structurally supported tire includes a ground contacting annular tread portion, an annular hoop structure for supporting a load on the tire, a means for attachment to a vehicle rim, and a ply structure secured to a first axial limit and extending radially outward and between the hoop structure and the tread portion and further extending radially inward from between the hoop structure and tread portion to a second axial limit. The ply structure is secured to both the first axial limit and the second axial limit. The tread portion is secured to a radially outer surface of the ply structure. The hoop structure is secured to a radially inner surface of the ply structure. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for non-pneumatically supporting a load comprising the steps of:securing a single ply structure to a vehicle rim;clamping the single ply structure to the vehicle rim;extending the single ply structure from the vehicle rim to a radially outer surface of a hoop structure;further extending the single ply structure from the radially outer surface of the hoop structure to the vehicle rim;securing the single ply structure to the vehicle rim; andsupporting the load by a compressive hoop strength of the hoop structure and a tensile strength of part of the ply structure.1816. The method as set forth in claim further including the step of stretching the ply structure up over the hoop structure.1916. The method as set forth in claim further including the step of decreasing an axial distance between a first part of the vehicle rim and a second part of the vehicle rim such that the axial distance is less than an axial width of the tread portion.2016. The method as set forth in claim further including the step of attaching the ply structure to a radially outer surface of the hoop structure.2116. The method as set forth in claim further including the step of attaching a tread portion to a radially outer surface of the ply structure. The present invention relates generally to vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 62
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Non-pneumatic tire

Номер: US20180056720A1
Автор: Akihiko Abe
Принадлежит: Bridgestone Corp

A non-pneumatic tire ( 1 ) of the present invention includes an attachment body ( 11 ) attached to an axle, a ring-shaped body ( 13 ) which surrounds the attachment body ( 11 ) from the outside in a tire radial direction, and coupling members ( 15 ) which displaceably couple the attachment body ( 11 ) to the ring-shaped body ( 13 ), wherein a plurality of coupling members ( 15 ) are arranged in a tire circumferential direction and include elastic coupling plates ( 21 and 22 ) whose opposite ends are respectively coupled to the attachment body ( 11 ) and the ring-shaped body ( 13 ), and a bending rigidity EI1 of the elastic coupling plates ( 21 and 22 ) represented by E1×W1×t1 3 /12 when the average thickness in the tire circumferential direction is t1 (mm), the average width in a tire width direction H is W (mm), and the Young's modulus is E1 (MPa) is smaller than the bending rigidity EI2 of the ring-shaped body ( 13 ) represented by E2×W2×t2 3 /12 when the average thickness in the tire radial direction is t2 (mm), the average width in the tire width direction H is W2 (mm), and the Young's modulus is E2 (MPa).

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Номер записи: 63
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Method for Producing Chassis Components for Commercial Vehicles by Means of Friction Welding, and Corresponding Axle Unit

Номер: US20150061355A1
Автор: Hoppe Matthias
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for producing chassis components for commercial vehicles, comprising the following steps: providing a first element and a second element, wherein the first element has a first contact region, in which it is designed essentially rotationally symmetrically about a rotational axis, and wherein the second element has a second contact region, which is curved and arranged opposite the first contact region; causing one of the elements to rotate about the rotational axis relative to the respective other element; pressing the elements against one another such as to generate friction between the second contact region and the first contact region and partial melting in the first and second contact regions; delaying the rotation of the elements relative to one another, wherein the partially melted regions transition into the solid state and a bonded connection is established between the first element and the second element. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for producing chassis components for commercial vehicles , comprising the following steps:providing a first element and a second element, wherein the first element has a first contact region that is substantially rotationally symmetrically about a rotational axis, and wherein the second element has a second contact region which is curved and arranged opposite the first contact region;causing one of the first and second elements to rotate about the rotational axis relative to the other first and second element;pressing the first and second elements against one another such as to generate friction between the second contact region and the first contact region and partial melting in the first and second contact regions; anddelaying the rotation of the first and second elements relative to one another, wherein the partially melted regions transition into a solid state and a bonded connection is established between the first element and the second element.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 64
02-03-2017 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND STRUCTURE OF CARBON FIBER RIMS

Номер: US20170057279A1
Автор: CHEN Wei-Chin
Принадлежит:

A manufacturing method and structure of a carbon fiber rim is revealed. A metal strip is formed by heating a metal substrate to a moldable temperature and then extruded molding. The metal strip comprises two side walls, a connecting wall and an inner rim wall to form a space surrounded by the side walls, the connecting wall, and the inner rim wall. Next, two terminals of the strip are connected to form a circle as a rim frame's embryo. The two side walls, or the two side walls and the inner rim wall of the rim frame's embryo are milled to form plural through holes and become a rim frame. Afterwards, the surface of the rim frame is roughened and covered with a trimmed carbon fiber cloth having a predetermined shape. After heatsetting and surface treating, a carbon fiber rim having a light weight and a strong structure is obtained. 1. A manufacturing method of carbon fiber rims , comprising:A. forming a metal strip having a needed shape by heating a metal substrate to a moldable temperature and then being extruded, wherein the metal strip comprises two side walls, a connecting wall connecting opposite terminal surfaces of the side walls, and an inner rim wall connecting the radial inner edges of the side walls to form a space surrounded by the side walls, the connecting wall and the inner rim wall;B. connecting two terminals of the strip to form a circle as a rim frame's embryo;C. forming through holes and spoke coupling holes by milling the rim frame's embryo to form a rim frame, wherein each spoke coupling hole was formed on the inner rim wall and at positions not corresponding to any through hole but between the adjacent two through holes, and each spoke coupling element is disposed in each spoke coupling hole;D. performing a surface roughening treatment on the rim frame having the through holes and the spoke coupling holes thereon to increase roughness of a surface of the rim frame;E. covering a carbon fiber cloth by trimming the carbon fiber cloth to a suitable ...

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Номер записи: 65
02-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SPOKES

Номер: US20170057280A1
Автор: BARANDUN Benedikt, LAFUENTE Alberto, SCHEIDEGGER Adrian
Принадлежит:

A method and a device are provided for manufacturing spokes from a wire material, in particular for at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicles. The spokes include a spoke shaft having at least two shaft sections. The shaft sections differ in at least one cross-section. For shaping the cross-sections, the wire material is reshaped at least in sections by means of a shaping tool. The relative position of the wire material relative to the shaping tool is varied in the axial direction during reshaping. For shaping the cross-sections in the two shaft sections the relative position of the wire material relative to the shaping tool is varied by way of different positioning movements. 1. A method of manufacturing spokes from a wire material , in particular for at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicles , comprising: providing spokes , each comprising at least one spoke shaft having at least two shaft sections , wherein the shaft sections differ in at least one cross-section; shaping the cross-sections so that the wire material is reshaped at least in sections by means of a shaping tool; varying the relative position of the wire material relative to the shaping tool in the axial direction during shaping; and in the shaping of the cross-sections in the at least two shaft sections the relative position of the wire relative to the shaping tool is varied using different positioning movements.2. The method according to wherein the positioning movements differ in their effective speeds.3. The method according to wherein the positioning movements differ in their maximum and/or minimum speeds.4. The method according to wherein at least one positioning movement is performed at intermittent speeds and/or at least one positioning movement is performed at a continuous speed.5. The method according to wherein at least one positioning movement is a continuous movement.6. The method according to wherein at least one positioning movement is an incremental movement.7. ...

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Номер записи: 66
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Bicycle hub unit and bicycle wheel assembly

Номер: US20210061001A1
Автор: Keita Tanaka, Mitsuru Kamiya
Принадлежит: Shimano Inc

To provide a bicycle hub unit and a bicycle wheel assembly that allow a wheel unit to be appropriately coupled to a hub body, a bicycle hub unit is coupled to a rotary body to which a brake is applied by a brake device. The bicycle hub unit includes a hub body that rotates around a hub axle and a rotary body coupling portion that couples the rotary body to the hub body. The hub body includes a first joint portion and a second joint portion. The first joint portion includes an external thread coupled to an internal thread of the wheel unit. The second joint portion is coupled to a restriction member that restricts relative rotation of the first joint portion and the wheel unit.

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Номер записи: 67
28-02-2019 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT HUB CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20190060962A1
Автор: Liu Minghua, YU Zhiyuan, Zhou Ruixiao
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Disclosed is an intelligent hub cleaning device, including a base (), a mounting transition plate (), a nozzle adjusting module (), hub conveying modules () and a work fixture (), in which the nozzle adjusting module () is connected onto the mounting transition plate (), and the mounting transition plate () is fixed on the base (); the work fixture () is arranged at a position parallel to the base (), so that the nozzle adjusting module () can face the front side of a hub (); and the hub conveying modules () are arranged on two sides of the work fixture (). The device is simple in structure, and one device can complete cleaning of multiple types of hubs, thereby greatly reducing the input of enterprises on cleaning devices and saving a lot of money for the enterprises. 1the nozzle adjusting module is connected onto the mounting transition plate, and the mounting transition plate is fixed on the base; the work fixture is arranged at a position parallel to the base, so that the nozzle adjusting module can face the front side of a hub; the hub conveying modules are arranged on two sides of the work fixture;the nozzle adjusting module includes a transverse drive motor, a transverse ball screw, a transverse substrate, transverse guide posts, a transverse slide block, water pipes, a longitudinal drive motor, a longitudinal substrate, a longitudinal ball screw, longitudinal guide posts, a longitudinal slide block, a nozzle mounting disc, an ultrasonic sensor and high pressure nozzles; the longitudinal substrate is fixed on the mounting transition plate, the longitudinal drive motor is fixed on the longitudinal substrate, the longitudinal ball screw is mounted on the longitudinal substrate, and the shaft of the longitudinal ball screw is connected with the shaft of the longitudinal drive motor; the longitudinal slide block is mounted on the nut of the longitudinal ball screw and moves together with the nut; the longitudinal guide posts penetrate through the longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 68
28-02-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL LIGHTWEIGHT MACHINING FIXTURE AND METHOD

Номер: US20190061007A1
Автор: Cai Weimin, Li Changhai, LIU Huiying, Wang Yajun
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a wheel lightweight machining fixture and method. The fixture comprises a rotating chuck, an electric cylinder, a guide rail, a slide block, a first linear motor, radial positioning blocks and the like. When the electric cylinder drives the slide block to move along the guide rail, the position where an first ultrasonic thickness measuring sensor is in contact with a wheel spoke can be adjusted, so that the spoke thicknesses at different positions can be detected. Through motion of the turrets, an second ultrasonic thickness measuring sensor can contact the outer rim of the wheel and detect the rim wall thickness. By integrating a measurement feedback system into the manufacturing process, the disclosure provides a fixture and a method for minimum entity machining of the rim wall thickness and the spoke thickness of a wheel during the first stage turning process, thereby realizing lightweight manufacturing of the wheel. 1. A wheel lightweight machining fixture , comprising a rotating chuck , an electric cylinder , a guide rail , a slide block , a first linear motor , radial positioning blocks , a first piezoelectric sensor , an first ultrasonic thickness measuring sensor , axial positioning blocks , corner cylinder pressure claws , a first vertical lathe turret , an inner rim turning tool , an outer rim turning tool , a clamping base , a second linear motor , a second piezoelectric sensor , an second ultrasonic thickness measuring sensor , a second vertical lathe turret , a central hole flange turning tool and a spoke back cavity turning tool wherein two grooves are bilaterally distributed in the rotating chuck , the electric cylinder and the guide rail being fixedly mounted in the left groove , the slide block is mounted on the guide rail , the output end of the electric cylinder is connected with the slide block , the first linear motor is fixedly mounted on the slide block , the first ultrasonic thickness measuring sensor is mounted at the output ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-02-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20190061420A1
Автор: Renner Christoph
Принадлежит: Mubea Carbo Tech GmbH

A storage device for an extractable hose arranged in an installation space. The storage device includes a first housing member defining a first storage compartment. The first storage compartment is configured to house at least a portion of the hose which is extractable from the first storage compartment via a hose port arranged at the first housing member. The first housing member includes at least one spatial curved wall section eluding the contour of at least one module extending into the installation space. 11. A wheel () comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '2, 'a. a rim () and a wheel center () interconnected to the rim ();'}{'b': 3', '4', '14', '2, 'b. wherein the wheel center () comprises at least one spoke () extending from a wheel hub () to the rim () in a radial direction,'}{'b': 2', '4', '12, 'c. wherein the rim () comprises per the at least one spoke () a first contact area (), and'}{'b': 4', '13', '12, 'd. the at least one spoke () comprises at its outer end a second contact area () which in a mounted position is aligned to the first contact area (),'}{'b': 4', '15', '4, 'e. wherein the at least one spoke () comprises at least one hollow space () extending in the radial direction of the spoke ().'}21151216. The wheel () according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one hollow space () penetrates the second contact area () forming a mouth ().31131615. The wheel () according to claim 2 , wherein the second contact area () encompasses the mouth () of the at least one hollow space ().4134415. The wheel () according to claim 1 , wherein in at least one cross-section () of the spoke () at least two hollow spaces () are arranged next to each other.5115. The wheel () according to claim 1 , wherein a wall of the hollow space () is coated by a protective material.612112131213. The wheel () according to claim 1 , wherein an intermediate element () is arranged between the at least one first and the at least one second contact area ( claim 1 , ) preventing at least partially ...

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Номер записи: 70
27-02-2020 дата публикации

MARKED WHEEL RIM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20200062028A1
Автор: Tsai Ming-Jen
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A marked wheel rim is provided, including: a rim body and a mark. The rim body includes an outer surface. The mark is embedded on the outer surface and includes an outer peripheral edge adjacent to the rim body. The outer peripheral edge is non-protrusive beyond the outer surface. A method for manufacturing the marked wheel rim is further provided. 1. A marked wheel rim , including:a rim body, including an outer surface;a mark, embedded on the outer surface and including an outer peripheral edge abutting against the rim body, and the outer peripheral edge being non-protrusive beyond the outer surface.2. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the rim body includes a plurality of fibers and a binding material which binds the plurality of fibers and forms the outer surface.3. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the outer peripheral edge and the outer surface are flush with each other.4. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the mark is entirely flush with the outer surface of the rim body.5. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the mark is exposed on the outer surface.6. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein there is color difference between the outer surface and the mark.7. A method of manufacturing the marked wheel rim of claim 1 , including following steps of:preparing a mold, the mold including an inner surface;placing the rim body and the mark in the mold, wherein the mark is disposed between the outer surface of the rim body and the inner surface of the mold;combining the mark and the rim body.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the mark is disposed on the rim body or the inner surface before combined with the rim body.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the outer peripheral edge of the mark continuously annularly contacts the inner surface before the mark is combined with the rim body.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the mark is combined with the rim body by heating. The present invention relates to a marked wheel rim ...

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Номер записи: 71
08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CAST ALLOY WHEEL

Номер: US20180065406A1
Автор: Chenault, Hood Timothy Wayne, III Henry Clay, Kakar Parveen
Принадлежит:

A cast aluminum wheel includes a rim element having an annular configuration defining an axis and a central element extending radially outwardly between the axis and the rim element. The rim element includes a wall extending circumferentially around the axis between a proximal bead and a distal bead. The central element includes a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly toward the proximal bead and meets proximate the axis with adjacent of the plurality of spokes defining a cooperative feature therebetween for providing stiffness to the wheel. The spokes progressively increase in volume in a direction toward the axis from the rim element thereby providing increased mass of the spokes proximate the axis relative to the rim element. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of manufacturing a cast wheel by injecting molten alloy into a die having opposing mating shells defining the wheel , comprising the steps of:forming an as-cast pre-form of the cast alloy wheel defined by a rim element having an annular wall circumscribing a wheel axis and a central element extending inwardly from said rim element toward said axis terminating at a hub element proximate said wheel axis;forming a plurality of spokes extending between said hub element and said rim element with said spokes defining an in-board side; anddefining radius transition between adjacent surfaces of said spokes by leaving said inboard side and said radius transition of said spokes disposed in an as-cast dimensional configuration.22. The method set forth in claim 21 , wherein further including the step of machining a portion of said rim element and a portion of said hub element while leaving said central element in an as-cast dimensional configuration.23. The method set forth in claim 21 , wherein said step of forming a plurality of spokes is further defined by forming each spoke having a first leg and a second leg claim 21 , together defining an L-shaped section.24. The method set forth in claim 21 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 72
08-03-2018 дата публикации

STAMPED WHEEL BALANCING WEIGHT

Номер: US20180065409A1
Автор: MCMAHON Charles Robert
Принадлежит: WEGMANN AUTOMOTIVE USA, a Delaware Corporation

A wheel-balancing weight mounts to a wheel with a flange. The weight includes a body and a clip. The body is stamped by a punch to define a pocket within which an attaching portion of the clip resides. The defined pocket has a planar base and opposing side walls generally perpendicular to the base. The body as stamped by the punch includes a pre-stake for each side wall external to the pocket and adjacent the side wall, and an undercut for each side wall within the pocket and generally located at a juncture of the side wall and the base. 1. A wheel balancing weight for mounting to a wheel with a flange , the weight including a body and a clip , the body for providing a predetermined mass to the weight and the clip for securely grasping the flange to secure the weight thereto , the body having an attaching face and a pocket defined in the attaching face within which an attaching portion of the clip resides , the defined pocket having a planar base and opposing side walls generally perpendicular to the base , the body also including a pre-stake zone in the attaching face generally external to the pocket and adjacent each side wall , the body further including an undercut defined within the pocket adjacent each side wall , each defined undercut being generally located at a juncture of the respective side wall and the base ,each pre-stake zone including a securing ridge of material over an adjacent edge of the attaching portion of the clip resident within the pocket, each pre-stake zone also including an enlarged notch in the attaching face, the securing ridge and the enlarged notch of the pre-stake zone following a respective side wall thereof, the securing ridge being immediately adjacent the respective side wall and being bordered on one lateral side thereof by the respective side wall and on the other lateral side thereof by the respective enlarged notch, each enlarged notch having a V-formation in cross-section, the securing ridges in combination securing the ...

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Номер записи: 73
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for optimizing the balance of bicycle wheels

Номер: US20180065427A1
Автор: Daniel Sotelo
Принадлежит: Stirred Not Shaken LLC

The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for optimizing the performance of bicycle-type wheels and wheel components. One example includes the manufacture, arrangement, and assembly of rims, tires, tubes and/or other components in a manner that results in an optimal smooth rotation with little or close to no oscillation and/or yaw by controlling, marking, and aligning the heavy spots inherently created during the production of such components. Other aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and systems for monitoring and alerting a user to imbalance of a wheel system, a rotational weight shifting wheel, and a valve-less tire.

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Номер записи: 74
29-05-2014 дата публикации

Connectible wheel rim structure for a bicycle

Номер: US20140145497A1
Автор: Bin Chang
Принадлежит: Individual

A connectible wheel rim structure for a bicycle includes a wheel rim body and a plurality of metal connectors. The wheel rim body has a plurality of sub wheel rims. Each sub wheel rim has an assembling groove defined thereon to assemble with a bicycle tire. Each sub wheel rim has an annular portion and a channel defined thereon. Two ends of each metal connector are respectively inserted into the channel of each corresponding sub wheel rim and the channel of adjacent sub wheel rim, so that the sub wheel rims are closely assembled with each other via the metal connectors. Under this arrangement, the structural strength of the wheel rim body is enhanced; hence, the wheel rim body does not detach easily because of the metal connectors, so that a user rides the bicycle stably and safely.

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Номер записи: 75
09-03-2017 дата публикации

TIRE RIM STRUCTURE AND TIRE

Номер: US20170066285A1
Автор: Gong Shugang
Принадлежит:

A tire rim structure including an annular inner ring () provided on the inner ring of a tire body () and a circular outer ring () provided on the outside of the tire body (), fixedly connected to the annular inner ring (), and formed by stamping. The annular inner ring () includes an annular inner ring body () formed by extrusion, an annular left ring () provided at one side of the annular inner ring body () and formed by extrusion, and an annular right ring () provided at the other side of the annular inner ring body (), connected to the circular outer ring (), and formed by extrusion. A shaft hole () is provided at the middle part of the circular outer ring (). By breaking down a tire rim into the annular inner ring body (), the left ring (), the right ring (), and the outer ring () connected to the right ring, each of the components composing the tire rim can be processed and formed via extrusion or stamping processes, this provides increased consistency compared with an existing tire rim that is integrally processed and formed via a casting process, thus allowing for increased structural strength and simplified manufacturing process. 1. A tire rim structure , wherein the tire rim structure comprises an annular inner ring provided on an inner ring of a tire body and a circular outer ring provided on an outside of the tire body , fixedly connected to the annular inner ring , and formed by stamping; the annular inner ring includes an annular inner ring body formed by extrusion , an annular left ring provided at one side of the annular inner ring body and formed by extrusion , and an annular right ring provided at the other side of the annular inner ring body , connected to the circular outer ring , and formed by extrusion; a shaft hole is provided at a middle part of the circular outer ring.2. The tire rim structure of claim 1 , wherein the annular inner ring body is an axisymmetric structural body.3. The tire rim structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one ...

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Номер записи: 76
11-03-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING A HAMMER-DEBOSSED TEXTURE

Номер: US20210070100A1
Автор: ALLSTRÖM Petter
Принадлежит:

Wheels for use on vehicles and methods of manufacturing vehicle wheels are described in the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, a method includes a step of manufacturing a wheel that includes a rim, a center disk, and a plurality of spokes. The rim may include a substantially-cylindrical barrel adapted to seal a tubeless tire. The center disk may include a central bore adapted for engagement with an axle of a vehicle. Also, the plurality of spokes may be adapted to connect the center disk to the rim. The method further includes the step of deforming outwardly-facing surfaces of the spokes using one or more hammering or punching instruments. 1. A vehicle wheel , comprising:a rim having a substantially-cylindrical barrel adapted to seal a tubeless tire;a center disk having a central bore adapted for engagement with an axle of a vehicle; anda plurality of spokes adapted to connect the center disk to the rim;wherein the plurality of spokes include a plurality of outwardly-facing hammered or punched surfaces formed by a metalworking process utilizing one or more hammering or punching instruments.2. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the metalworking process includes one or more of an embossing process and a debossing process.3. A method of forming a vehicle wheel claim 1 , comprising the steps of:providing a wheel that includes a rim, a center disk, and a plurality of spokes, where the rim has a substantially-cylindrical barrel adapted to seal a tubeless tire, where the center disk has a central bore adapted for engagement with an axle of a vehicle, and where the plurality of spokes are adapted to connect the center disk to the rim; anddeforming one or more outwardly-facing surfaces of the plurality of spokes using one or more hammering or punching instruments.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of plating the one or more outwardly-facing surfaces of the plurality of spokes with an overlaid layer of material including at least one of chromium ...

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Номер записи: 77
11-03-2021 дата публикации

INFLATION DEVICE FOR TUBELESS TIRES

Номер: US20210070102A1
Автор: CARTELET Eric
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A wheel assembly includes a wheel having an outer rim and a hub. A first coupling is applied to the hub. A non-return valve is housed in the first coupling, and a second fitting is applied separably between the hub and the outer rim to connect the outlet of the hub hole with the channel hole. 110.-. (canceled)11. A wheel assembly comprising: an outer crown or rim for mounting a tire, comprising a cylindrical channel wall having an outer channel surface and an inner channel surface, said cylindrical channel wall being crossed by a channel hole having an inlet on the inner channel surface and an outlet on the outer channel surface;', 'a hub for fixing to an axle of a vehicle, the hub being integral with the outer crown, having an outer hub surface and an inner hub surface, said hub being crossed by a through-hole for inflating the tire, having an inlet on the inner hub surface and an outlet on the outer hub surface, and a hub hole having an inlet on the outer hub surface and an outlet on the inner hub surface;, 'a wheel comprisinga first fitting separably applied to the hub, provided with at least one first inner conduit for connecting the outlet of the through-hole with the hub hole;a non-return valve, housed in the first fitting, along the at least one first inner conduit, normally closed, openable to allow air under pressure to enter from the inlet of the through-hole;a second fitting, provided with at least one second inner conduit, applied separably between the hub and the outer crown to connect the outlet of the hub hole with an entrance of the channel hole; an attaching portion provided with holes for inserting bolts in abutment with the hub, and in contact with the inner hub surface; and', 'a perforated shank protruding from the attaching portion engaging with the channel hole., 'wherein the second fitting comprises12. The wheel assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first fitting is applied to the wheel by bolts.13. The wheel assembly of claim 11 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 78
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Wheel

Номер: US20150076895A1
Автор: Simon Richard CLEMENS
Принадлежит: Individual

A wheel comprising a rim portion and a centre portion for supporting the rim portion, wherein the rim portion is adapted to allow attachment of the centre portion to the rim at a selected position of a plurality of available positions. In one arrangement the available positions are disposed in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheel. There is also provided the rim and the centre portion and a method for constructing the wheel.

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Номер записи: 79
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Axle Assembly With Inboard Axle Shaft Bearings That Support A Differential Mechanism

Номер: US20160075179A1
Автор: Downs James P., Hibbler John C., Valente Paul J.
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An axle assembly having a housing, a ring gear received in the housing, a ring gear bearing, a pair of shafts, a differential mechanism and a pair of inboard bearings. The ring gear bearing contacts the housing and the ring gear to support the ring gear for rotation about an axis. The shafts are received in the housing and rotate about the axis. Each of the shafts has a bearing mount and a male splined segment. The differential mechanism has a pair of output members, each of which having a splined internal aperture into which the male splined segment of one of the shafts is slidably received. Each shaft bearing is disposed on the bearing mount of one of the axle shafts and supports the shafts for rotation on the housing. The differential mechanism is supported for rotation about the axis by the ring gear bearing and the inboard bearings. 1. A method for forming an axle shaft , the method comprising:providing a wheel flange having a rotational axis, the wheel flange defining a shaft portion, a first joint member and a containment lip, the first joint member having an annular shape and extending along the rotational axis concentric with the shaft portion such that an annular weld cavity is formed radially between the first joint member and the shaft portion, the containment lip being fixedly coupled to the shaft portion and extending radially outwardly therefrom, the containment lip bounding a distal end of the annular weld cavity;providing a tubular shaft that defines a second joint member;causing relative rotation between the wheel flange and the tubular shaft while engaging the first and second joint members to one another to thereby form a friction weld that retains the wheel flange to the tubular shaft;wherein portions of the first and second joint members are extruded during the formation of the friction weld, the extruded portions of the first and second joint members being received into the annular weld cavity radially inward of the containment lip.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-03-2022 дата публикации

WHEEL STEERING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE OPERATED BY MAN POWER

Номер: US20220088965A1
Автор: CHA Kyung Ae
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This application relates to a wheel steering angle adjustment device for a vehicle operated by manpower. The device may include a fixed body including a rotation support, a rotation body, a lift member coupled to the rotation support, a locking switch coupled to the lift member, and a plurality of fixing groove portions in the outer peripheral surface of the rotation support. The device may also include a fixing protrusion protruding from the locking switch and configured to be detachably coupled to the fixing groove portions, a rotation range limiting stopper provided on a lower portion of the lift member, and a rotation guide groove portion provided concavely in an upper surface of the rotation body. As the rotation range limiting stopper becomes stuck on an end portion of the rotation guide groove portion, an angle by which the rotation body is rotatable relative to the fixed body is limited. 1. A wheel steering angle adjustment device for a vehicle operated by manpower , the wheel steering angle adjustment device comprising:a fixed body comprising a rotation support having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface;a rotation body arranged below the fixed body and rotatably installed on the fixed body;a lift member installed such that when the lift member is coupled to the rotation support, the lift member is not rotatable relative to the rotation support but is slidable in a longitudinal direction of the rotation support;a locking switch coupled to the lift member;a plurality of fixing groove portions provided concavely in the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the rotation support at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the rotation support;a fixing protrusion protruding from the locking switch and configured to be detachably coupled to the plurality of fixing groove portions;a rotation range limiting stopper provided on a lower portion of the lift member; anda rotation guide groove portion provided concavely in an upper surface of the rotation ...

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Номер записи: 81
07-03-2019 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAVING SUCH A SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20190070897A1
Автор: Bertola Maurizio, FALOSSI Marco, Missiaggia Giorgio
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A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing. The sealing device includes a guard, made of plastic. The guard is coupled to an outer ring of the bearing to seal off the bearing. The guard has a cylindrical mounting wall with an outer lateral surface coupled to an inner lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring, and a snap-engagement step for engaging with the collar made along the outer lateral surface so that it snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis. An annular gasket is made of elastomer and co-injection-molded inside an annular groove made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement step. 1. A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing , the sealing device having a central axis , the sealing device comprising:a guard coupled to an outer ring of the bearing so as to seal off the bearing, the guard having a cylindrical mounting wall including a first lateral surface coupled to a second lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring;a snap-engagement for engaging the guard with the collar made along the first lateral surface so that it snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis; andan annular sealing arrangement made of an elastomer and arranged inside an annular groove made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement, the guard being made of plastic and the annular sealing arrangement being co-injection-molded inside the groove and adhering chemically to the plastic of the guard.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the annular groove is made in the cylindrical mounting wall at an axial distance determined with respect to the snap-engagement means to allow radial deformation of the cylindrical mounting wall with respect to the collar so as to move the annular sealing arrangement away from the collar until the snap-engagement means are snap-fitted in the contoured annular groove.3. ...

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Номер записи: 82
07-03-2019 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAVING SUCH A SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20190070898A1
Автор: Bertola Maurizio, FALOSSI Marco, Missiaggia Giorgio
Принадлежит:

A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing, the sealing device comprising a guard, made of plastic, which is coupled to an outer ring of the bearing so as to seal off the bearing, and which has a cylindrical mounting wall having an outer lateral surface coupled to an inner lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring. The sealing device includes a snap-engagement tooth for engaging with the collar made along the outer lateral surface so that the snap-engagement tooth snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis and an annular gasket made of thermoplastic elastomer being co-injection-molded inside a gripping seat made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement tooth, substantially at a corner defined between the cylindrical mounting wall and an annular reading wall transverse to the cylindrical mounting wall. 1. A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing , the sealing device having a central axis , and comprising:a guard, which is coupled to an outer ring of the roller bearing so as to seal off the bearing, and which has a cylindrical mounting wall having an outer lateral surface coupled to an inner lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring;a snap-engagement tooth for engaging the guard with the collar made along the outer lateral surface so that the snap engagement tooth snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis in the inner lateral surface; andan annular gasket made of thermoplastic elastomer and arranged inside a gripping seat made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement tooth, substantially at a corner defined between the cylindrical mounting wall and an annular reading wall transverse to the cylindrical mounting wall, the annular gasket being co-injection-molded inside the gripping seat and adhering chemically to a plastic from which the guard is made.2. The sealing device according to ...

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Номер записи: 83
16-03-2017 дата публикации

BICYCLE RIM

Номер: US20170072738A1
Автор: KANEHISA Takanori, SHIOTANI Yukinobu
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A bicycle rim comprises a radially outer peripheral part, a radially inner peripheral part, at least one sidewall, and at least one cover member. The at least one side wall radially extends between the radially outer peripheral part and the radially inner peripheral part. The at least one side wall comprises at least one opening. The at least one cover member covers the at least one opening, and the at least one cover member comprises a metallic material. 1. A bicycle rim comprising:a radially outer peripheral part;a radially inner peripheral part;at least one side wall radially extending between the radially outer peripheral part and the radially inner peripheral part, the at least one side wall comprising at least one opening; andat least one cover member covering the at least one opening, the at least one cover member comprising a metallic material.2. The bicycle rim according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one side wall comprises a non-metallic material.3. The bicycle rim according to claim 2 , whereinthe at least one side wall comprises a resin having carbon fibers or a fiber reinforced plastic.4. The bicycle rim according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one side wall comprises an outer annular side portion, an inner annular side portion and at least one slanting member; andthe at least one opening is defined by the outer annular side portion, the inner annular side portion and the at least one slanting member.5. The bicycle rim according to claim 4 , whereinthe outer annular side portion, the inner annular side portion and the at least one slanting member are integrally formed as a single piece, andeach of the outer annular side portion, the inner annular side portion and the at least one slanting member comprises a non-metallic material.6. The bicycle rim according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one opening includes a plurality of openings; andthe cover member covers the plurality of openings.7. The bicycle rim according to claim 6 , whereinthe cover ...

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Номер записи: 84
05-03-2020 дата публикации

BICYCLE HUB SHAFT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200070573A1
Автор: HSIEH YI-TSANG
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A bicycle hub shaft includes a first shaft section made of a first material and inserted into a sprocket seat; and a second shaft section made of a second material. The strength of the first material is stronger than that of the second material. The first shaft section has one end connected to one end of the second shaft section. The bicycle hub shaft is formed by the first and second shaft sections, instead of being integrally formed. Besides, the strength of the first shaft section is stronger than the second shaft section, so that the first shaft section inserted in the sprocket seat has a higher structural strength, thus improving the strength of the bicycle hub shaft and the load capacity of the sprocket seat as well. 1. A bicycle hub shaft structure , comprising:a first shaft section made of a first material and used to insert into a sprocket seat, wherein the first shaft section is a hollow cylinder and has a first end, an opposite second end, and a first through hole running through the first end and the second end; anda second shaft section made of a second material, wherein a strength of the first material is stronger than that of the second material, the second shaft section is a hollow cylinder and includes: a third end, an opposite fourth end, and a second through hole running through the third and fourth ends, the second end of the first shaft section is connected to the third end of the second shaft section, so that the first and second through holes are in communication with each other.2. The bicycle hub shaft structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first material is iron alloy claim 1 , and the second material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum alloy and titanium alloy.3. The bicycle hub shaft structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the first shaft section at the second end of the first shaft section is provided with a first threaded portion claim 1 , an inner surface of the second shaft section at the ...

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Номер записи: 85
05-03-2020 дата публикации

AXLE AND SPINDLE FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AND METHOD

Номер: US20200070574A1
Автор: David Siddharth, Ernenwein Keith M., Gregg Dane, Meyer Nicholas M., Pierce Phillippi R., White Jay D., Wittlinger Jeffrey R.
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An axle assembly includes a central tube and an axle spindle. The axle spindle is fixed to the central tube. The axle spindle has a tubular first section and a tubular second section extending from the first section. The second section has an outer diameter. The second section has a bearing support surface. A tubular transition section is located between the first section and the second section. An annular shoulder portion is formed in an axial end segment of the tubular transition section adjacent the second section. The shoulder portion has at least one annular profile located in the shoulder portion between the annular shoulder surface and the bearing support surface. The annular profile is defined by a surface with a diameter not less than the outer diameter of the second section. An antilock braking system sensor bracket locator nub is integrally formed in the tubular transition section. An antilock braking system sensor bracket engages the antilock braking system sensor bracket locator nub for proper positioning of an antilock braking system sensor. 1. An axle assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle , the axle assembly comprising:a central tube; a tubular first cylindrical section having a portion with a first outer diameter, an end surface of the first cylindrical section being connectable with the central tube of the axle spindle;', 'a tubular second cylindrical section integrally formed with and extending in a direction away from the first cylindrical section, the second cylindrical section having at least one bearing support surface for receiving and supporting a bearing assembly of the hub and having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter;', 'a tubular transition section integrally formed with and located between the tubular first cylindrical section and the tubular second cylindrical section; and', 'a chucking land pad formed in the tubular transition section, the chucking land pad for engagement with a tool to induce relative rotational ...

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Номер записи: 86
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Wheel for a Vehicle

Номер: US20210078362A1
Автор: SCHINDLBECK Martin
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

A wheel of a vehicle has a rim, a hub portion and at least two spokes connecting the hub portion to the rim. At least one spoke intermediate space between the spokes is at least partially covered by a single-piece cover element. A wing portion of the cover element is deformed axially away from the wheel when heat is supplied. The cover element is connected directly to the wheel, and the single-piece cover element is formed from a single material. 113.-. (canceled)14. A wheel of a vehicle , comprising:a rim;a hub portion;at least two spokes which connect the hub portion to the rim;a covering element by which at least one spoke gap between the spokes is covered at least partially by the covering element, whereinthe covering element is a single-piece having a wing portion that deforms axially away from the wheel when heat is supplied,the covering element is connected directly to the wheel, andthe single-piece covering element is configured from a single composite material.15. The wheel according to claim 14 , whereinthe covering element is configured from a fiber composite plastic with a matrix material and fibers which are embedded in the matrix material, andthe covering element is formed from a laminate having a plurality of individual layers which are layered on one another.16. The wheel according to claim 15 , whereinthe covering element has at least one uppermost individual layer, in the case of which the fibers are arranged such that an upper symmetrical laminate structure is configured as viewed with regard to a center plane of the individual layer.17. The wheel according to claim 16 , whereinthe upper laminate structure is formed by way of a plurality of unidirectional individual layers which are layered on one another, and has a symmetrical layer structure as viewed with regard to a center plane of the upper laminate structure.18. The wheel according to claim 16 , whereinthe upper laminate structure is formed by way of at least one multidirectional individual ...

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Номер записи: 87
14-03-2019 дата публикации

METAL SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190076875A1
Автор: Risko Frank D.
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A number of variations may include a product including a substrate comprising a metal comprising an etched region and a first layer comprising a clear coat overlying the etched region wherein the etched region is constructed and arranged to improve filiform corrosion resistance on the substrate. 1. A product comprising:a substrate comprising a metal comprising an etched region and a first layer comprising a clear coat overlying the etched region wherein the etched region is constructed and arranged to improve filiform corrosion resistance on the substrate.2. A product as set forth in wherein the metal comprises aluminum.3. A product as set forth in wherein the etched region is formed from laser etching.4. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate comprises a roadwheel for a vehicle.5. A product as set forth in wherein the clear coat comprises an acrylic.6. A product as set forth in wherein the laser etching is done with a carbon dioxide or yttrium based laser.7. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate further comprises a casted region.8. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate further comprises a primer region.9. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate further comprises a polymer resin which binds the clear coat to the etched region.10. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate is forged.11. A method comprising:providing a substrate comprising a metal;etching the metal to form an etched region; andoverlying the etched region with a first layer comprising a clear coat wherein the etched region is constructed and arranged to improve filiform corrosion resistance on the substrate.12. A method as set forth in wherein the metal comprises aluminum.13. A method as set forth in wherein the etched region is formed from laser etching.14. A method as set forth in wherein the substrate comprises a roadwheel for a vehicle.15. A method as set forth in wherein the clear coat comprises an acrylic.16. A method as set forth in wherein the laser ...

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Номер записи: 88
14-03-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COATING AND FORGING VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20190076911A1
Автор: Chen Chin Hung
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In one aspect, a method for forging a vehicle wheel with three-dimensional features may include steps of utilizing toe-clamps and center collets to reduce chatter marks and the effects of vibrations and harmonics; employing a parametric CNC program which allows for feed rates and spindle RPM speeds that are specific to the process of the vehicle wheel design; utilizing end-mills, bull-nose end-mills, ball-mills, chamfer tools, V-tools, custom rivet tools, and other commonly used CNC milling tools to machine the sides of the spokes on the wheels; utilizing a coolant to operate the CNC machine; providing a tool to make the three-dimensional features on the wheel; cleaning the wheel to remove coolant and debris remaining on the wheel; and painting selected areas of the wheel. 1. A method for forging a vehicle wheel with three-dimensional features comprising steps of utilizing toe-clamps and center collets to reduce chatter marks and the effects of vibrations and harmonics; employing a parametric computer numerical control (CNC) program which allows for feed rates and spindle RPM speeds that are specific to the process of the vehicle wheel design; utilizing end-mills , bull-nose end-mills , ball-mills , chamfer tools , V-tools , custom rivet tools , and other commonly used CNC milling tools to machine the sides of the spokes on the wheels; utilizing a coolant to operate the CNC machine; providing a tool to form said three-dimensional features on the wheel; cleaning the wheel to remove coolant and debris remaining on the wheel; and painting selected areas of the wheel.2. The method for forging a vehicle wheel with three-dimensional features of claim 1 , wherein the tool to form said three-dimensional features on the wheel includes a main body claim 1 , a functional head extending from one end of the main body claim 1 , a movable drilling unit having a plurality of cutting edges claim 1 , and a cutting unit.3. The method for forging a vehicle wheel with three-dimensional ...

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Номер записи: 89
31-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR EXTENDING SERVICE LIFE OF A SACRIFICIAL-LAYER-FREE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL BY LASER SHOCK

Номер: US20220097175A1
Автор: Chen Tieqiang, KONG Decai, Liu Yong, XUE Bowen
Принадлежит: CITIC Dicastal CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock, comprising: performing finite element analysis each position of the wheel under actual working conditions; connecting the to-be-peened wheel to a fixture on a robot; determining laser shock peening parameters; upon laser shock, performing cleaning treatment on the shocked wheel to remove surface ablating; and performing paint spraying treatment on the processed aluminum alloy wheel. The method provided by the present disclosure can not only improve surface hardness of the aluminum alloy wheel, but also form a residual compressive stress layer on a subsurface, thereby restraining crack propagation, prolonging the service life of an aluminum alloy wheel hub and improving stability of the hub. 1. A method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock , wherein the method comprises the steps of:(1) determining to-be-peened positions of the wheel by performing finite element analysis of the stress condition of each position of the wheel under actual working conditions;(2) connecting the wheel to a fixture on a robot, and generating a wheel motion path;(3) determining laser shock peening parameters, starting up the robot and laser devices, and controlling the wheel to move to be subjected to laser shock peening treatment;(4) after laser shock, moving the shocked surface of the wheel to a focus of a laser cleaner by the robot, and performing cleaning treatment of the shocked wheel; and(5) performing paint spraying treatment on the processed wheel.2. The method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock according to claim 1 , wherein an ablating layer formed by laser shock is removed by a laser cleaning method.3. The method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock according to claim 1 , wherein in the step (1) claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Wheel Cover Assembly with Installable Wheel Rib and Wheel Cover

Номер: US20200079145A1
Автор: Brest Matt, Wallace Spencer
Принадлежит: Arconic Inc.

A wheel cover assembly for a vehicle wheel may include a wheel rib that is attachable to a rim inner surface of a wheel rim of the vehicle wheel, a cover body having a cover body outer surface, a cover body inner surface, and a cover body outer edge having an outer diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of the wheel rib and less than an inner diameter of an open end flange of the wheel rim. A cover mounting mechanism operatively connected to the cover body has a cover locking position wherein the cover mounting mechanism engages the wheel rib to retain the wheel rib between the cover mounting mechanism and the cover body and secure the wheel cover assembly to the vehicle wheel when the wheel rib is attached to the rim inner surface. 1. A wheel cover assembly for a vehicle wheel having a wheel rim with a rim inner surface , an open end flange having an open end flange inner diameter , the wheel cover assembly comprising:a wheel rib having an annular shape, a rib inner diameter, and a rib outer diameter that is less than the open end flange inner diameter so that the wheel rib is attachable to the rim inner surface of the wheel rim to extend inward from the rim inner surface of the wheel rim proximate the open end flange;a cover body having a cover body outer surface, a cover body inner surface opposite the cover body outer surface, and a cover body outer edge having a cover body outer diameter that is greater than the rib inner diameter and less than the open end flange inner diameter; anda cover mounting mechanism operatively connected to the cover body and having a cover locking position wherein the cover mounting mechanism engages the wheel rib when the cover body inner surface is facing the wheel rib and engaging one of the wheel rib and the rim inner surface to retain the wheel rib between the cover mounting mechanism and the cover body and secure the wheel cover assembly to the vehicle wheel When the wheel rib is attached to the rim inner surface.2. ...

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Номер записи: 91
25-03-2021 дата публикации

Method for Producing an Axle Housing of a Vehicle Axle, and Axle Housing of a Vehicle Axle

Номер: US20210086301A1
Автор: Heinrich Picker, Katarzyna Giantsios
Принадлежит: BPW Bergische Achsen KG

The invention relates to a method for producing an axle housing of a vehicle axle, by means of integrally connecting an axle tube (1) to an axle shaft (2) which is positioned on the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube, is equipped with bearing surfaces (3) for mounting a vehicle wheel, and has a tube cross-section facing said axle tube (1) which is substantially the same as the tube cross-section of the axle tube. In order to develop a welding method for the production of an axle housing that consists of an axle tube and an axle shaft secured thereto, which method is optimised in terms of the dynamic loads to which the axle housing is typically subjected in a driving operation, the method comprises the following steps: •—arranging the axle tube (1) and the axle shaft (2), with the abutting surfaces of their tube cross-sections positioned coaxially to one another, in a workpiece receiving portion of a welding installation (10), said welding installation additionally comprising an arc welding device (11) and a laser welding device (12) which is operated in parallel, •—continuously miming a weld seam (20) in the peripheral direction of the tube cross-sections, both welding devices (11, 12) being directed, actively and from the outside, onto substantially the same peripheral section of the abutting surfaces, wherein the laser beam (S) meets the outside (14) of the tube at right angles, and intersects the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube (1), and •—stopping running the weld seam (20) once this has passed over a peripheral angle of at least 360°. A corresponding axle housing is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 92
21-03-2019 дата публикации

BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20190084350A1
Автор: NAGAI Natsuko, NAKATSUJI Yuta
Принадлежит: NTN CORPORATION

A bearing device for a vehicle wheel () includes: an outer ring (), serving as an outer member; an inner member in which the inner member including a hub ring () that has an integral wheel mounting flange (B) to which a wheel is mounted, and at least one inner ring () that is press-fitted to a small-diameter step part (A) of the hub ring; ball rows () that are accommodated in a freely rolling manner; and a bottomed-tube-shaped cover () fitted to an inner-side opening (B) of the outer member. In order to retain grease enclosed between the outer member and the inner member near the ball rows, an outside damming member (D), which is formed of a ring-shaped elastic body extending radially inward, is provided at a side (A) of the cover. 16-. (canceled)7. A bearing device for a vehicle wheel comprising:an outer member in which double-row outer rolling surfaces are integrally formed on an inner periphery of the outer member;an inner member including a hub wheel and at least one inner ring and having double-row inner rolling surfaces facing the double-row outer rolling surfaces on an outer periphery of the inner member, the hub wheel having a wheel mounting flange integrally formed for attaching a wheel at one end of the hub wheel and having a small diameter stepped portion extending axially on an outer periphery of the hub wheel, the inner ring being press-fitted to the small diameter stepped portion of the hub wheel;double-row rolling elements rotatably accommodated between a rolling surface of the inner member and a rolling surface of the outer member;a magnetic encoder provided at an end on an inner side of the inner member; anda bottomed cylindrical cover fitted to an opening on an inner side of the outer member so as to face the magnetic encoder, whereinthe bearing device includes an outer blocking member formed of an annular elastic body extending radially inward at a side portion of the cover so as to retain a lubricant enclosed between the outer member and the ...

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Номер записи: 93
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Rim for a wheel

Номер: US20170087929A1
Автор: Christopher Shelley, Marcus WALLS-BRUCK, Michael John Wilson
Принадлежит: Dymag Group Ltd

Herein is described a non-metallic rim for a wheel, the rim comprising: a barrel having first and second flanges extending radially outward from opposing edges of the barrel, and the barrel comprising a first bead seat and a second bead seat arranged axially inwardly, respectively, of the first and second flanges, wherein a primary structural component extends at least through the first flange and the barrel, the primary structural component being capable of bearing the majority of the radial and/or lateral load that, in use, would be borne by the rim a protective insert is disposed between an outer face of the first flange and the primary structural component and/or at least a portion of the first bead seat is spaced apart from the primary structural component and the primary structural component, bead seat and, if present, the protective insert are bound by a polymer matrix.

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Номер записи: 94
30-03-2017 дата публикации

THERMOPLASTIC WHEEL HUB

Номер: US20170087930A1
Автор: Kondapalli Prasanna, McMaster William J., Serna Stephen P.
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A thermoplastic wheel hub () includes a center hub () for attachment to a wheel bearing () of a vehicle. The center hub () has a central shaft aperture () extending axially therethough and a plurality of lug apertures () spaced radially from and circumferentially about the central shaft aperture (). The thermoplastic wheel hub () also includes a plurality of ribs () extending radially outwardly from the center hub (). The thermoplastic wheel hub () further includes a cylindrical tire mount () connected to the ribs and extending axially in substantially a plane for mounting a non-pneumatic tire () thereon. 110. A thermoplastic wheel hub () comprising:{'b': 26', '20', '26', '28', '30', '28, 'a center hub () for attachment to a wheel bearing () of a vehicle, said center hub () having a central shaft aperture () extending axially therethrough and a plurality of lug apertures () spaced radially from and circumferentially about said central shaft aperture ();'}{'b': 40', '26, 'a plurality of ribs () extending radially outwardly from said center hub (); and'}{'b': 46', '40', '12, 'a cylindrical tire mount () connected to said ribs () and extending axially for mounting a non-pneumatic tire () thereon.'}2104648. A thermoplastic wheel hub () as set forth in wherein said tire mount () has a non-smooth outer tire mounting surface ().3104812. A thermoplastic wheel hub () as set forth in wherein said non-smooth outer tire mounting surface () is adapted for adhering the non-pneumatic tire () thereon by at least one of a surface roughness claim 2 , mechanical bonding claim 2 , surface treatment claim 2 , and adhesion promoter.410485048. A thermoplastic wheel hub () as set forth in wherein said non-smooth outer tire mounting surface () includes at least one groove () extending radially inward and axially along said tire mounting surface ().51046. A thermoplastic wheel hub () as set forth in wherein said tire mount () has a substantially uniform wall thickness.610264046. A ...

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Номер записи: 95
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Super charger components

Номер: US20170089441A1
Автор: Andrew Jason Zimmer
Принадлежит: ZPE Licensing Inc

A pulley assembly having a body, a shaft mount and a plurality of bolts is disclosed. The body is aligned to the shaft mount by providing a tight tolerance between a shoulder portion of the bolt and a neck portion of a counter sunk hole formed in the body. Additionally, an outer surface of the body may have a pattern of friction lines or patches formed by fusing particulate matter to the outer surface with heat generated by a laser beam.

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Номер записи: 96
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Wheel

Номер: US20220134485A1
Автор: SHENG Feng, WANG Lufen, Wu Binghua, Ye Yanfei
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The disclosure provides a wheel. The wheel includes: a rim (), a surface of an axial end of the rim () forming a first connecting surface (); a spoke (), a part of a surface of an axial end of the spoke () forming a second connecting surface (), wherein the spoke () is laser welded with the first connecting surface () by the second connecting surface (); and a welding bead structure () for fixedly connecting the rim () and the spoke () is formed at a contact position between the first connecting surface () and the second connecting surface (), and the welding bead structure () is formed by a part of the rim () and a part of the spoke () being melted and then connected.

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Номер записи: 97
05-05-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID METAL AND COMPOSITE POLYMER WHEELS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20220134801A1
Автор: HUANG Xiaosong, Rodgers William R.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Presented are hybrid metal and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite wheels for vehicle wheel assemblies, methods for making/using such wheels, and motor vehicles equipped with such wheels. A wheel for a motor vehicle wheel assembly includes a wheel face with multiple spokes that are circumferentially spaced about and project radially outward from a central hub. The central hub rotatably attaches to the vehicle's body, e.g., via a corner module. The wheel face is fabricated, e.g., as a one-piece structure, from an FRP material. A wheel barrel, which circumscribes the wheel face, includes an annular rim that mounts thereon an inflatable tire. The wheel barrel is fabricated, e.g., as a one-piece structure, from a metallic material. Multiple overmold through holes and/or inset tabs are circumferentially spaced about the annular rim. The FRP material extends through and/or surrounds the overmold through holes/inset tabs and thereby mounts the wheel face to the wheel barrel.

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Номер записи: 98
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Insert Element For A Vehicle Wheel And Vehicle Wheel With At Least One Such Insert Element

Номер: US20220134802A1
Автор: BOSE Sven Chandra, ERDMANN Andreas, NOWACK Andreas, PETER Tobias, RISSE Michael, TIMMERMANN Thomas, VOGT Sebastian
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An insert element for a vehicle wheel comprises several supporting bodies for supporting the insert element on supporting surfaces of the vehicle wheel. The supporting bodies have a supporting shoulder, which can be brought to bear against a supporting surface of the vehicle wheel, and a fastening extension with an axial hollow channel and with at least one outwardly protruding locking projection, arranged at an axial distance from the supporting shoulder, for engaging behind an installation opening reaching through the supporting surface of the vehicle wheel. The supporting bodies are designed as elastomer components which are elastically deformable in the radial and axial direction and sit with their hollow channel on a supporting core. The supporting cores bear a radially protruding retaining flange and are held on the rear side on the insert element.

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Номер записи: 99
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SIGNAL CONNECTOR FOR A BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20190089017A1
Автор: Brenner Helge, Hoh Markus, Joswig Ralf, Wiegmann Martin
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

The present disclosure relates to a battery module that includes a housing having a first opening configured to receive one or more battery cells and an electrical component, a housing cover configured to be disposed over the first opening to enclose the one or more battery cells and the electrical component in the housing, a signal connector disposed within the housing and electrically coupled to the electrical component, where the signal connector is configured to be actuated from a first position to a second position, and a vent port in alignment with the signal connector such that the signal connector is accessible to a push device passing through the vent port to facilitate directing the signal connector into the second position and toward a second opening of the housing cover when the housing cover is disposed over the first opening. 1. A battery module , comprising:a housing comprising a first opening configured to receive one or more battery cells and an electrical component;a housing cover configured to be disposed over the first opening to enclose the one or more battery cells and the electrical component in the housing;a signal connector disposed within the housing and electrically coupled to the electrical component, wherein the signal connector is configured to be actuated from a first position to a second position; anda vent port in alignment with the signal connector such that a push member of the signal connector is accessible to a push device passing through the vent port to facilitate directing the signal connector into the second position and toward a second opening of the housing cover when the housing cover is disposed over the first opening.2. The battery module of claim 1 , comprising a laser weld coupling the signal connector to the housing cover such that the signal connector may receive an output connector to enable communication with a control module.3. The battery module of claim 2 , wherein the signal connector comprises an absorbent ...

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Номер записи: 100