Composite wheel and method for manufacturing the same
US7615171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4954
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite wheel and a method of manufacture is provided for a vehicle wherein the composite wheel has a first and second section mounted to an annular mount. At least one of the first wheel section and second wheel section is composed of a resin having at least one braided polymeric fiber. The first and second sections are each formed by folding the braided fiber into a preform and then injecting resin into a mold containing the preform. The first and second sections are then bonded to each other and the annular mount.
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