Lightweight wheels and automobile
US11305577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/86
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight wheel is provided, which includes a flange, a plurality of titanium alloy spokes and a carbon fiber rim, herein the flange is positioned at a middle part of the carbon fiber rim, the plurality of titanium alloy spokes are connected between the flange and the carbon fiber rim, and the plurality of titanium alloy spokes are uniformly distributed in pairs along the circumference; and one end of each of the titanium alloy spokes combined in pairs is fixed on the flange in a centralized mode, and another end is fixed separately at the carbon fiber rim, making the titanium alloy spokes combined in pairs a fan shape. An automobile is also provided.
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