Wheel rim soaper
US6119814A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/0596
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for lubricating a wheel having a predetermined wheel diameter and width includes a lubricating head for encircling the wheel to be lubricated. First and second lubricating rings are supported on the head. The first and second rings have a common axis and are spaced apart an axial distance from one another complementary with respect to the predetermined width of the wheel to be lubricated. Each of the first and second rings has a diameter greater than the predetermined diameter of the wheel to be lubricated. A mechanism is provided for driving the wheel to be lubricated into operable engagement with the first and second rings of the head, such that the first and second rings of the head operably engage along an entire periphery with respect to the first and second rims of the wheel. Preferably, the mechanism rotates the wheel through at least 360.degree. while in engagement with the first and second rings of the lubricating head to apply lubricant to an entire periphery of the first and second rims of the wheel.
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