Vehicle wheel spoke termination
US6938962B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B21/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel spoke termination assembly includes an outer rim with means for holding a tire, a central hub assembly and a plurality of spoke portions. The central hub assembly includes an axle assembly and a hub shell that is rotatable about the axle. The spokes are connected at their outer ends to the outer rim hoop and at their inner ends to the hub flange. A connecting element is blindly attached to at least one of the outer rim and the hub flange for a firm connection between the connecting element and the spoke.
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