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Method of making a bicycle rim

US8652380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2011
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/13
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a rim for a bicycle wheel includes wrapping plys of fibers in a resin matrix around a mandrel; curing the plys to form the rim; and reducing a size of the mandrel to allow the mandrel to be removed from the rim.

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