Wheel and rim with weight reduction sockets
US11338613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2900/111
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel and a rim with weight reduction sockets are provided. The rim includes an inner flange, a middle portion and an outer flange, the inner flange, middle portion and outer flange are all annular and are connected end to end to form a cylindrical rim, in which the middle portion of the rim includes weight reduction sockets; and the weight reduction sockets are of regular hexagons, and are arranged adjacently on the outer side of the middle portion of the rim in the shape of a honeycomb. The weight of the hub is reduced by designing the weight reduction sockets in a specific shape for the outer rim of the hub and selecting the size of the weight reduction sockets.
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