Fabricated vehicle wheel, wheel disc for use in such a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing such a wheel disc and fabricated vehicle wheel
US11712921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2360/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel includes a steel wheel disc defining an axis and includes a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes. A width defined by a center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange or wherein a width defined by outer walls of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the outer walls of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange.
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