Aerodynamic cover for a vehicle wheel, attachment system for the aerodynamic cover to the vehicle wheel, and vehicle wheel having such an aerodynamic cover and attachment system
US12134284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel comprises a wheel disc, wheel rim, and wheel axis. A first cover spans between the rim and a hub portion of the disc. An axial portion of the first cover extends substantially along the axis. A plurality of first vents in the axial portion are arrayed circumferentially about the axis. Tabs extend perpendicular to the axial portion at each of the first vents. A second cover is secured to the rim and extends radially inward from the rim in a direction perpendicular to the axis. A plurality of second vents are in the second cover and arrayed circumferentially about the axis. The first and second covers are on opposite sides of the wheel. Each of the first and second covers has a greater extent in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis than in an axial direction parallel to the axis.
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