Full face wheel with slip fit joint between disc and rim
US6447071B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49499
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a full face wheel comprising a full face wheel disc and a partial wheel rim. The wheel disc includes an inboard portion having an annular groove formed therein. The wheel rim includes an annular tapered outboard end. The tapered outboard end of the wheel rim is received in the groove in a slip fit. A bond such as a weld is formed between the outboard end of the wheel rim and the inboard portion of the wheel disc to secure the wheel rim to the wheel disc.
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