Wheel reconditioning method and apparatus
US7921687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S72/705
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel reconditioning apparatus provided. The wheel reconditioning apparatus includes a support frame upon which a base support plate is attached. A rotatable adapter plate is supported on the base support plate by a precision bearing for supporting the rotation of the adapter plate about the vertical axis of a mounted wheel. Adjustable chucks are set in place on the adapter plate. The disfigured wheel is mounted on the adjustable chucks and held in place by the chucks during the reconditioning process.
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