Method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover
US7621048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49542
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and a vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover. The method for producing the vehicle wheel cover comprises the steps of: (a) providing a tooling fixture including at least a first tooling member and a second tooling member; (b) providing a wheel cover having at least a preformed outer end; (c) positioning the wheel cover onto the tooling fixture wherein the wheel cover is supported on the first tooling member and spaced apart from the second tooling member; (d) actuating the tooling fixture whereby the second tooling member is operative to engage and reshape the outer end of the wheel cover to produce a desired outer end shape; and (e) removing the wheel cover from the tooling fixture.
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