Vehicle wheel spoke connection
US9283804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2900/351
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel, comprising: a rim; a hub; a plurality of spokes with a span portion extending between the rim and hub; a bracing element including a hole with a central axis, and an engagement surface; and a connector connected to the bracing element, including an overhang. The bracing element comprises a portion of the rim and/or hub. The connector may be laterally displaced relative to the bracing element between a first lateral position and a second lateral position, where the connector may pass within the hole in the first lateral position and the overhang is engaged to the engagement surface in the second lateral position to limit displacement of the connector. The spoke simultaneously contacts the hole and the connector to maintain the connector in the second lateral position. With the connector in the second lateral position, the spoke is engaged to at least one of the bracing element and the connector to support spoke tension forces.
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