Reinforced composite rim
US8366202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite rim including a reinforcing assembly is provided. The composite rim includes a first sidewall portion, a second sidewall portion, a radially outer portion and a reinforcing assembly. The radially outer portion includes a radially outwardly-facing tire-engaging surface. The reinforcing assembly is disposed proximate the tire-engaging surface and includes a reinforcer and a containment member for containing the reinforcer. The reinforcer has an axis extending circumferentially about the composite rim and is configured to reinforce the composite rim in a direction generally perpendicular to the axis of the reinforcer.
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