Fabricated vehicle wheel having a disc with a plurality of strengthening ribs
US7469973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B3/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved fabricated wheel disc and a fabricated vehicle wheel including such a fabricated wheel disc and a fabricated wheel rim secured thereto by suitable methods. The fabricated wheel disc defines an axis and includes a wheel mounting surface portion, a plurality of spokes, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of lug bolt receiving holes and an outboard face. The wheel mounting surface includes at least one rib formed therein between at least one pair of the lug bolt receiving holes. The rib has a straight outer surface which extends at an angle with respect to the fabricated wheel disc axis throughout an entire length thereof.
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