Patent · US Expired

Rim with bead unseat restraint

US3977727A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 1975
Grant dateAug 31, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 9, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C15/0226
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel rim portion is designed to strengthen tire-rim seating relationship by the provision of radial projections raised from each annular seat portion of the rim. Such rims are particularly useful in extending the emergency use periods of run-flat tires. The radial projections are preferably in the form of barbs, raised from the rim seat by a chiseling action, or knurls, raised from the seat by a suitable knurling tool.

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