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Road wheel

US9663163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 2015
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/25
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The presently claimed invention relates to a road wheel comprising a mounting disc, a dish-shaped transitional wall having an outer edge, a rim with an annular cylindrical wall attached along a first rim edge to the outer edge of the transitional wall, and a stiffening flange attached to the rim along a second rim edge opposite the first rim edge wherein the flange provides radial support to the second rim edge of the cylindrical wall to resist deflection.

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