Hub for retaining spokes with loops
US11951768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/86
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hub and spoke assembly includes a hub body having a first end and a second end. Projections are on each end. The projections are spaced apart from each adjacent projection about a rotational axis of the hub. Each projection comprises a base portion joined to the hub body and a support extending from the base portion to a free end. A plurality of spokes is provided. Each spoke comprises an elongated braided fiber having a loop at a first end and a second end configured for attachment to a rim. At least one spoke is joined to each support of each projection.
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