Patent · US Expired

Wheel and spinner having a locking mechanism

US7427110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

James K. Miansian · Lake Forest, US
Patrick Vogel · Gerbrunn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 15, 2005
Grant date	Sep 23, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 12, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60B7/20
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel has a first support having a first axis, a second support having a second axis, a rim having a third axis, and a spinner assembly having a fourth axis. The first and second supports support the rim, and the spinner assembly is rotatably mounted between the first and second supports, such that the first, second, third, and fourth axes are aligned. The wheel further includes a spinner locking mechanism for locking the spinner assembly with the first and/or second supports.

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