Lightweight motorcycle wheel
US6773077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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29Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B1/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a motorcycle wheel that includes a rim, a hub, and a spoke. The rim is adapted to receive a motorcycle tire and the hub is adapted to receive and support a motorcycle axle. The spoke extends between the rim and the hub. The spoke includes first and second walls that are separated by a distance. The first and second walls are substantially entirely unconnected to each other between the hub and the rim. The spokes are all connected to the hub substantially centered about a central plane and connected to the rim on one side of the central plane.
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