Automotive wheel with spoke assemblies on opposing sides
US10603952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2900/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel assembly for an automotive vehicle is described herein. The assembly includes a cylindrical rim, a tire around the rim, two spoke assemblies, a wheel hub, a brake assembly, and a mounting arm. The rim is symmetrical, and has a first flange on a first side of the rim and a second flange on a second side of the rim. The tire is disposed around the rim. The first spoke assembly is coupled to the first flange and has a hub-mounting structure at its center. The second spoke assembly is coupled to the second flange and has an opening at its center. The wheel hub and brake assembly are disposed inside the rim between the first and second spoke assemblies, coupled to the hub-mounting structure. The mounting arm passes through the opening at the center of the second spoke assembly and couples the wheel assembly to the vehicle.
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