Extruded aluminum vehicle wheel
US6439671B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49515
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel is disclosed that is made up of a plurality of extrusions. A rim may be provided in either a cylindrical form or in the form of a series of arcuate segments. Rim attachment brackets are provided to secure spokes to the rim. Spokes are provided between the rim and a hub that defines an axle aperture. The rim is roll formed to form tire retention beads and the outer surface of the rim that's in the abstract.
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