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Cold formed light alloy automotive wheel rim

US6244668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1998
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49531
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spun light alloy rim that substantially duplicates the strength and light weight of a cold forged alloy rim and incorporates through its method of manufacture appearance features and the relatively low cost of a cast alloy wheel.

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