Vehicle wheel
US7192097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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48Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B27/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved wheel construction with a peripheral wheel rim, a central hub with a hub flange and a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, wherein the spokes have a first peripheral portion connected to the rim and a second portion opposed to the first portion. At least one of the spokes is a duplex spoke, including two structural spans extending between the rim and hub with a common portion connected to the hub flange. The duplex spoke includes a portion to directly engage the hub flange.
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