СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ГИБРИДНОГО КОЛЕСА ИЗ ЛЕГКОГО СПЛАВА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ПЕРЕДНИЙ ФЛАНЕЦ И ОБОД

Изобретение относится к автомобильной промышленности. Способ включает следующие отдельные рабочие этапы: изготовление фланца (2) с внутренним профилем (2а) с возможностью образования места посадки борта шины; изготовление обода, с одной стороны, с внешним профилем (1а) с возможностью образования места посадки борта шины и, с другой стороны, с кольцевой торцевой поверхностью (1b) для сборки с частью (2b) фланца (2); сборка фланца (2) с ободом (1) в месте (2а) посадки указанного фланца (2) и кольцевой торцевой поверхности (1b) обода (1); обод (1) выполнен согласно следующим последовательным операциям: операция (P1) производства кольцевой торцевой поверхности (1b) без сварки; затем операция (P2) расширения указанной кольцевой торцевой поверхности (1b) до размеров конечного обода в один этап; затем операция (P3) холодного или горячего флоспининга кольцевой торцевой поверхности (1b) так, чтобы получить обод (1) в его конечной форме и профиле, содержащем заплечик, только на стороне, которая не ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ГИБРИДНОГО КОЛЕСА ИЗ ЛЕГКОГО СПЛАВА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ПЕРЕДНИЙ ФЛАНЕЦ И ОБОД

FAHRRADKETTENRADANORDNUNG

Fahrradkettenradanordnung umfasst mehrere Kettenräder und ein erstes Stützelement. Die mehreren Kettenräder sind koaxial um eine Drehmittelachse der Fahrradkettenradanordnung angeordnet. Die mehreren Kettenräder umfassen ein erstes Kettenrad. Das erste Kettenrad umfasst einen ersten Zahnkranz und einen ersten Kettenradkörper, der in Bezug auf die Drehmittelachse zumindest teilweise radial innerhalb des ersten Zahnkranzes angeordnet ist. Der erste Zahnkranz ist aus einem ersten Material hergestellt. Der erste Kettenradkörper ist aus einem zweiten Material hergestellt, das sich von dem ersten Material unterscheidet. Das erste Stützelement erstreckt sich in einer axialen Richtung in Bezug auf die Drehmittelachse von dem ersten Kettenrad bis zu einem zweiten Kettenrad, das zu dem ersten Kettenrad benachbart ist. Das erste Stützelement ist aus einem ersten zusätzlichen Material hergestellt, das sich von dem zweiten Material unterscheidet.

Wheel rail system for bicycle, has plastic or rubber made edge area which is more resilient than that of aluminum or aluminum-bearing alloy material in rim

The wheel rail system has a wheel (1) that is arranged on a running surface of a rail portion in unreelable state. The wheel spokes are arranged in the rim. The edge area is made of plastic or rubber material, and is formed at outer perimeter of rim. The edge area is firmly bonded with the rim. The rim is made of aluminum or an aluminum-bearing alloy material. The plastic or rubber material is more resilient than that of aluminum or an aluminum-bearing alloy material in rim.

Rad

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Rad (1), insbesondere ein Leichtmetallrad für Kraftfahrzeuge, bestehend im Wesentlichen aus einer Felge (2) und einem Radstern (3), wobei der Radstern (3) aus einem kohlenstofffaserverstärkten Kunststoff besteht. Erfindungsgemäß weist das Rad (1) einen Klemmring (4) auf. Der Radstern (3) ist mittels des Klemmrings (4) an der Felge (2) befestigbar.

Cassette driver for a freewheel hub

Apparatus and method for moving across a ferromagnetic surface

LAND AND WATER POWER VEHICLE

TRACKED VEHICLE ROAD WHEEL

A road wheel for track-laying vehicles having a wear surface exposed to abrasive contact with the track guide lugs, which wear surface is formed by a wear-resistant material embedded in and surrounded by a matrix which forms an integral part of the wheel structure. The wear-resistant material may comprise a lubricant such as fibers, particles and/or bands of graphite, molybdenum disulfide, nylon, Teflon or other self-lubricating plastics which reduce friction between the wheel and track. Alternatively or conjointly, the wear-resistant material may comprise fibers, particles and/or bands of steel, tungsten carbide or ceramic. Where the wheel is of molded construction, such as aluminum or fiber-reinforced resin, the wear-resistant material may be molded into position adjacent to and at the wear surface at the time of wheel manufacture. Where the wheel is preformed, the wear-resistant material may be bonded in a separately-formed resin matrix which is then permanently affixed to the road wheel ...

HUB FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE

ALUMINUM ALLOYS HAVING IMPROVED TENSILE PROPERTIES

The present disclosure provides Al-Si-Mg aluminum alloys comprising a deliberate addition of Mn between 0.05-0.40 weight percent to increase at least one tensile property (such as the yield strength) of an aluminum product comprising such alloy. The Al-Si-Mg alloy comprises, in weight percent, 5-9% Si, 0.35-0.75% Mg, 0.05-0.4% Mn, less than 0.15% Fe, up to 0.15% Ti, 0.005-0.03% Sr and the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities, wherein the unavoidable impurities may be present in an amount of up to 0.05% each and up to 0.15% total. The present disclosure provides a foundry ingot comprising the above Al-Si-Mg aluminum alloy, a process for making the above Al-Si-Mg aluminum alloy and an aluminum alloy obtainable by said process.

Terrain vehicle with rear tracks

Terrain vehicle with rear tracks has flexible tyres over elastic rollers adjusted to give different drive ...

Wheel construction for an automobile.

Bei einer Radkonstruktion für ein Automobil mit einem Felgenkranz (10), mit einem zentralen Teil (50, 60) und mit Speichenelementen (20), wobei die Speichenelemente (20) mit dem Felgenkranz (10) verbunden und einzeln mit dem zentralen Teil (50, 60) verbindbar sind, wobei die Speichenelemente (20) mit Durchgangslöchern für Radschrauben (40) oder -bolzen und der zentrale Teil (50, 60) mit Löchern zum Eindrehen oder Durchstecken derselben Radschrauben (40) oder -bolzen versehen sind, wobei die Durchgangslöcher der Speichenelemente (20) einen ersten Lochkranz bilden, und wobei die Löcher im zentralen Teil einen zweiten Lochkranz bilden, ist es erfindungsgemäss vorgesehen, dass der Durchmesser des ersten Lochkranzes kleiner als der Durchmesser des zweiten Lochkranzes ist, wenn die Speichenelemente (20) nicht mit dem zentralen Teil (50, 60) verbunden sind, und dass der Durchmesser des ersten Lochkranzes dem Durchmesser des zweiten Lochkranzes entspricht, wenn die Speichenelemente (20) auch mit ...

Method for manufacturing set of wheels of vehicle, involves linear profile by extrusion of sector, and adapting form of sector to form openings of veil during extrusion step, where linear profile realizes veil of wheel set

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un ensemble de roues, chaque roue (1) comportant une première partie (2) formant une jante servant de support à un pneumatique et une seconde partie (3) formant un voile dont la partie centrale est adaptée pour être fixée sur une partie d'un véhicule telle qu'un moyeu de roue, ledit voile (3) comportant au moins une ouverture (31, 33), caractérisé en ce que le procédé comporte une étape d'extrusion au moyen d'une filière, formant un profil linéaire duquel est réalisé les voiles (3) dudit ensemble de roues, la forme de ladite filière étant adaptée pour former, lors de l'étape d'extrusion, ladite ouverture (31, 33).

MOTOR VEHICLE

CYCLE WHEEL RIM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

ROLLER ASSEMBLY

Rolling body, especially for self-directing moving bodies

Process for the manufacture of axles of rolling stock and axles in conformity with those obtained

METHOD OF WELDING A STEEL PART ON A PART MADE OF ALUMINUM, BY PARTIALLY OVERLAPPING AN INNER SIDE OF A PERIPHERAL EDGE WITH A WELD POOL

Un procédé est destiné à souder une première pièce (P1), en acier et comprenant un bord périphérique (BP) délimité par des faces d'extrémité (FE1), interne (FI) et externe (FE2), sur une partie (PS) d'une seconde pièce (P2) en aluminium. Ce procédé comprend une première étape où l'on incline la partie (PS) par rapport à une direction horizontale et on plaque la face externe (FE2), non oxydé, contre la partie (PS), et une seconde étape où l'on génère sur la partie (PS), à une distance choisie au-dessus de la face d'extrémité (FE1), un bain de soudure (BS) à base d'aluminium avec une torche à transfert de métal froid, puis on fait descendre par gravité le bain de soudure (BS) jusqu'à ce qu'il recouvre intégralement la face d'extrémité (FE1) et une partie choisie (PC) de la face interne (FI), puis on laisse le bain de soudure (BS) se solidifier.

ROLLING ASSEMBLY

L'invention concerne un ensemble roulant comprenant un pneumatique comprenant deux bourrelets, une jante ayant une gorge de jante disposée entre deux sièges de jante ayant chacun une extrémité axialement extérieure ladite jante présentant une largeur totale W entre chaque extrémité axial ement extérieure desdits deux sièges de jante, et un adaptateur assurant la jonction entre chaque bourrelet et chaque siège de jante. Cet ensemble se caractérise en ce que l'adaptateur comprend deux extrémités axialement extérieures comprenant chacune un siège d'adaptateur et une face d'appui d'adaptateur sensiblement comprise dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de rotation, un corps reliant lesdites deux extrémités axiales extérieures de manière à former une pièce unitaire et comprenant au moins une armature de renforcement principale, et une face destinée à être en contact avec la gorge de jante, et disposée radialement à l'intérieur, ledit adaptateur présentant une largeur axiale totale L comprise entre ...

TORSIONAL AXLE

Essieu (1) torsible pour véhicule, ledit essieu (1) comportant deux bras (2) tirés et une traverse (3A) transversale longiligne ayant un axe de traverse parallèle à la direction transversale, ladite traverse (3A) ayant à chacune de ses extrémités latérales un bord libre (31A), lesdits bras (2) étant reliés à chacune des extrémités de la traverse, lesdits bras (2) étant destinés à être accrochés à la caisse chacun par une articulation (4) à la caisse de façon à définir pour chacun un axe d'articulation (L1, L2) des bras par rapport à la caisse, ladite articulation autorisant un désalignement desdits axes d'articulation l'un par rapport à l'autre, lesdits bras (2) étant destinés à supporter chacun une roue (5), ladite traverse (3) imposant un axe de torsion autour duquel les bras (2) oscillent l'un par rapport à l'autre, la traverse (3) étant reliée à chacun des bras (2) à ses extrémités latérales par au moins trois rotules (6), autorisant un gauchissement libre dudit bord libre (31).

Aluminum sheet wheel for vehicle i.e. car, has spacer centered on central part of web that is arranged on side of hub so as to guarantee passage of web of wheel and authorize fixing of wheel via screws with flat base

La roue selon l'invention comporte une jante (12) et un voile (11), le voile (11) présentant une partie annulaire de forme galbée - ou « partie galbée » (1 1G) - et une partie centrale (11C) sensiblement plane contenant l'alésage central du voile (11) et les trous de passage des vis de fixation (30) de la roue sur le moyeu (21). La roue comporte, de plus, une entretoise (40) centrée sur la partie centrale (11C) du voile (11), côté moyeu (21), de façon à garantir le centrage de la roue sur le moyeu (21) et à permettre la fixation de la roue par l'intermédiaire de vis à embase plate. Véhicules automobiles. Roues des véhicules automobiles. Roues en tôle d'aluminium pour véhicules automobiles.

BICYCLE PLANNED FOR THE PRACTICE OF CYCLING AND WHEEL TO BE USED ON SUCH A BICYCLE

L'invention concerne un vélo comprenant un cadre (5) définissant un plan général médian, deux roues avant et arrière (2, 3), un ensemble de transmission (4) ; le cadre (5) ayant une fourche avant (18) et une fourche arrière à bras unique (12, 13, 22) pour le montage amovible des roues avant et arrière, chacune des roues ayant une jante (63) et un moyeu central (64) par lequel elle est reliée au cadre. Il est caractérisé par le fait que les deux roues avant et arrière ont chacune une jante (63) reliée au moyeu (64) par au moins un élément (65) rigide en flexion et en compression et asymétrique par rapport au plan radial médian défini par la jante de façon que le moyeu (64) de la roue soit déporté selon une direction axiale perpendiculaire à ce plan alors que le plan radial médian des jantes est confondu avec le plan général médian du cadre. L'invention concerne également une roue.

ALUMINIUM WHEEL FOR VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD

... 차량용 알루미늄 휠 및 그 제조 방법을 제공한다. 본 발명에 따르면, 일정한 크기의 입도로 분쇄된 입자를 가지며 알루미늄의 밀도보다 작은 밀도를 가지는 저밀도 물질을 준비하는 저밀도 물질 준비 단계, 상기 저밀도 물질이 반죽 상태로 혼합될 수 있도록 상기 저밀도 물질에 점결제를 공급하여 혼합하는 점결제 혼합 단계, 휠 코어 제작용 금형을 200~350℃로 가열한 후 상기 휠 코어 제작용 금형에 상기 점결제가 혼합된 저밀도 물질을 주입하는 저밀도 물질 주입 단계, 상기 휠 코어 제작용 금형을 닫은 후 5~20 bar 압력을 인가하면서 1~5 분간 유지하여 저밀도 물질을 완전히 굳힌 후 제조된 휠 코어를 상기 휠 코어 제작용 금형으로부터 취출하는 휠 코어 취출 단계, 상기 휠 코어 취출 단계에서 취출된 휠 코어를 알루미늄 휠 주조용 금형 내에 장착하는 휠 코어 장착 단계, 상기 알루미늄 휠 주조용 금형을 닫은 후 저압주조기에서 1~2bar 정도의 압력을 인가하여 알루미늄 용탕을 주입하는 알루미늄 용탕 주입 단계, 및 상기 알루미늄 용탕의 응고가 완료되어 제조된 알루미늄 휠을 상기 알루미늄 휠 주조용 금형으로부터 취출하는 알루미늄 휠 취출 단계를 포함한다.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PCD OF ALUMINUM WHEEL

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for measuring a PCD of an aluminum wheel for correcting a location of a bolt coupling hole of an aluminum wheel formed with a hub hole and a bolt coupling hole, comprising: a base substrate formed with a through hole corresponding to the hub hole, and coupled to a location corresponding to the bolt coupling hole; a hub guide inserted to rotate at the inside of the through hole, formed with a mounting groove on an upper portion surface thereof, and formed with a penetration portion at least at one end of both ends of the mounting groove; and a measuring portion mounted on the mounting groove, rotating along the inner circumferential surface of the hub hole, and measuring an eccentric volume of an X-axis and a Y-axis. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Self-locking nipple for wheel spoke and method and apparatus for manufacturing same

Self-locking nipple for attaching wheel spoke to wheel part. The self-locking function of the nipple is created by deforming the nipple body in a rotationally symmetrical way and over a predetermined axial distance, such that such a narrowed part is created in the internal screw-thread of the nipple which is rotationally symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the nipple and extends over only one to two windings of the internal screw-thread.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TWO-PART HYBRID WHEEL MADE OF A LIGHT ALLOY, IN PARTICULAR ALUMINUM

The method for manufacturing a light-alloy hybrid wheel, including a disk (2) and a rim (1) that are rigidly connectable by friction welding, is characterized in that said method implements the following different operational phases: creating the front disk, obtained by a dual operation of casting a foundry preform and transferring said preform into a forging die, an operation of forging said preform in order to obtain the front disk, and a flash removal operation for obtaining said front disk; creating the rim portion by means of the manufacture of a light-alloy billet and the transformation of the latter into a circular flank through hot or cold extrusion (P1), then expanding (P2) said circular flank to the size of the final rim, then performing an operation of cold or hot flow-forming (P3) said circular flank to the profile of the rim in the final form and profile thereof; and assembling by welding the front disk portion and the rim by means of a friction welding operation after machining ...

VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING A HAMMER-DEBOSSED TEXTURE

Wheels for use on vehicles and methods of manufacturing vehicle wheels are described in the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, a method includes a step of manufacturing a wheel that includes a rim, a center disk, and a plurality of spokes. The rim may include a substantially-cylindrical barrel adapted to seal a tubeless tire. The center disk may include a central bore adapted for engagement with an axle of a vehicle. Also, the plurality of spokes may be adapted to connect the center disk to the rim. The method further includes the step of deforming outwardly-facing surfaces of the spokes using one or more hammering or punching instruments. 1. A vehicle wheel , comprising:a rim having a substantially-cylindrical barrel adapted to seal a tubeless tire;a center disk having a central bore adapted for engagement with an axle of a vehicle; anda plurality of spokes adapted to connect the center disk to the rim;wherein the plurality of spokes include a plurality of outwardly-facing hammered or punched surfaces formed by a metalworking process utilizing one or more hammering or punching instruments.2. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the metalworking process includes one or more of an embossing process and a debossing process.3. A method of forming a vehicle wheel claim 1 , comprising the steps of:providing a wheel that includes a rim, a center disk, and a plurality of spokes, where the rim has a substantially-cylindrical barrel adapted to seal a tubeless tire, where the center disk has a central bore adapted for engagement with an axle of a vehicle, and where the plurality of spokes are adapted to connect the center disk to the rim; anddeforming one or more outwardly-facing surfaces of the plurality of spokes using one or more hammering or punching instruments.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of plating the one or more outwardly-facing surfaces of the plurality of spokes with an overlaid layer of material including at least one of chromium ...

Cast Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy having excellent specific rigidity, strength and ductility, and cast member and automobile road wheel made thereof

A casting Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy comprising by mass 12.0-14.0% of Si, 1.5-4.0% of Mg, and 0.10% or less of Mn, the balance being Al and inevitable impurities, and having excellent specific rigidity, strength and ductility, and its cast member.

WHEEL WITH ALUMINUM FOAM FOR TIRE CAVITY NOISE SUPPRESSION

A wheel assembly includes a wheel including a spoke portion radially supporting a rim portion about a central axis, wherein the rim portion presents a radial outer surface relative to the central axis. A tire is mounted to the wheel and cooperates with the wheel to define a tire cavity between the radial outer surface of the rim portion and the tire. A foamed aluminum portion is supported by the wheel, and includes a plurality of pores arranged to define an open-cell foam. The plurality of pores of the foamed aluminum portion is disposed in fluid communication with the tire cavity to absorb noise from within the tire cavity. The foamed aluminum portion may be integrally cast with the wheel, or otherwise affixed to the wheel. 1. A wheel assembly comprising:a wheel concentrically disposed about a central axis and presenting a radial outer surface relative to the central axis; anda foamed aluminum portion supported by the wheel, and including a plurality of pores arranged to define an open-cell foam;wherein the plurality of pores of the foamed aluminum portion are disposed in fluid communication with the radial outer surface of the wheel.2. The wheel assembly set forth in further comprising a tire mounted to the wheel and cooperating with the wheel to define a tire cavity between the radial outer surface of the wheel and the tire claim 1 , with the plurality of pores disposed in fluid communication with the tire cavity.3. The wheel assembly set forth in wherein the wheel includes a spoke portion radially supporting a rim portion about the central axis.4. The wheel assembly set forth in wherein the foamed aluminum portion is integrally cast with one of the rim portion or the spoke portion.5. The wheel assembly set forth in wherein the wheel defines a cavity claim 3 , with the foamed aluminum portion disposed within the cavity.6. The wheel assembly set forth in wherein the rim portion defines an aperture extending between and connecting in fluid communication the cavity ...

Multi-Part Railway Wheel for a Railway Vehicle

The invention relates to a multi-part railway wheel for a railway vehicle, having a wheel tire, having an inner wheel part, having at least one elastic body arranged between the wheel tire and the inner wheel part, which body acts for electrical insulation, by way of which body the wheel tire is supported on the inner wheel part, and having a current bridge that is mounted on an outside end face of the railway wheel which bridge comprises a first contact element that consists of an electrically conductive material and lies against the wheel tire with a contact surface, a second contact element that consists of an electrically conductive material and lies against the inner wheel part with its contact surface and an electrical conductor that connects the contact elements. The inner wheel part consists of a light-metal material, at least in the region in which the contact element of the current bridge, which is assigned to the inner wheel part, lies against the inner wheel part with its contact ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ГИБРИДНОГО КОЛЕСА ИЗ ЛЕГКОГО СПЛАВА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ПЕРЕДНИЙ ФЛАНЕЦ И ОБОД

Изобретение относится к автомобильной промышленности. Способ реализует следующие отдельные рабочие этапы:- изготовление фланца (2) с внутренним профилем (2а) с возможностью образования места посадки борта шины;- изготовление обода, с одной стороны, с внешним профилем (1а) с возможностью образования места посадки борта шины и, с другой стороны, с кольцевой торцевой поверхностью (1b) для сборки с частью (2b) фланца (2);- сборку фланца (2) с ободом (1) в месте (2а) посадки указанного фланца (2) и кольцевой торцевой поверхности (1b) обода (1);- сборку обода (1) и фланца (2) осуществляют с помощью сварки кольцевой торцевой поверхности (1b) обода и фланца (2) посредством одного сварного шва (5) перемешивающей сварки трением с использованием штифта в положении, которое дает возможность доступа к обеим сторонам шва.Технический результат – повышение скорости производства гибридного колеса при уменьшении его массы. 14 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

ОБОД КОЛЕСА ШИНЫ

... 1. Обод колеса для шины, содержащий участок обода, включающий тело обода и пару фланцев, причем тело обода содержит посадочные полки для посадки бортов шины с обоих концов тела обода в направлении оси вращения, а фланцы выполнены в виде продолжения с обеих сторон тела обода и проходят в радиальном направлении, в которомвыпуклые части, проходящие в направлении, пересекающимся с окружным направлением, расположены на расстоянии друг от друга в окружном направлении на внешней поверхности фланцев в направлении оси вращения, которая не контактирует с шиной, и/или на внутренней поверхности тела обода в радиальном направлении.2. Обод колеса по п.1, в котором площадь поперечного сечения выпуклой части, перпендикулярного ее продольному направлению, составляет от 1 до 250 мм.3. Обод колеса по п.1, в котором площадь поперечного сечения выпуклой части, перпендикулярного ее продольному направлению, составляет от 1 до 25 мм.4. Обод колеса по п.1, в котором выпуклая часть проходит под углом от 5° до менее ...

ERHÖHEN DER FESTIGKEIT EINER ALUMINIUMLEGIERUNG

In einem Beispiel eines Verfahrens zum Erhöhen der Festigkeit einer Aluminiumlegierung wird die Aluminiumlegierung im geschmolzenen Zustand gebildet. Die Aluminiumlegierung beinhaltet von etwa 4 Gew.-% bis etwa 11 Gew.-% Silizium, von mehr als 0,2 Gew.-% bis etwa 0,5 Gew.-% Chrom, von etwa 0,1 Gew.-% bis etwa 0,5 Gew.-% Magnesium, von etwa 0,01 Gew.-% bis etwa 0,1 Gew.-% Titan, gleich oder kleiner als etwa 0,5 Gew.-% Eisen, gleich oder kleiner als etwa 0,5 Gew.-% Mangan, und einen Rest Aluminium. Die Aluminiumlegierung wird einer Lösungswärmebehandlung unterzogen. Die Aluminiumlegierung wird abgeschreckt, und die Aluminiumlegierung wird bei einer Aushärtetemperatur von ca. 140 °C bis 175 °C für einen Zeitraum von ca. 3 Stunden bis ca. 35 Stunden ausgehärtet.

Rad-Schiene-System

Rad-Schiene-System, wobei ein Rad auf einer Lauffläche eines Schienenteils abrollbar angeordnet ist, wobei das Rad eine von Speichen gehaltene Felge aufweist, an deren äußerem Umfang ein Randbereich aus einem ersten Material angeordnet ist, wobei der Randbereich stoffschlüssig verbunden ist mit der Felge, wobei die Felge aus einem zweiten Material gefertigt ist, wobei das erste Material elastischer als das zweite Material ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Material ein Leichtmetall ist, wie Aluminium oder eine Aluminiumhaltige Legierung, wobei Felge und Speichen einstückig ausgeführt sind mit einem Nabenbereich, in den die jeweils von der Felge abgewandten Endbereiche der Speichen münden, wobei der Nabenbereich ein Lager aufnimmt zur Lagerung des Rades an einer Achse oder Welle.

Reinforced aluminum metal composite carrier

Apparatus with wheel magnets and method for driving along metal post

An apparatus 30 for moving across a ferromagnetic surface and for holding a payload on or near said surface comprises a chassis 32 on which is mounted a drive unit 34, 36, a control unit and a mount for a payload. The drive unit 34, 36 comprises an outer surface for engagement with said ferromagnetic surface. Permanent magnets 52 are arranged on the outer surface. This may be the outer rim of a drive wheel 42. The apparatus 30 may be used for deploying a surveillance camera on a lamp-post.

Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Bearbeitung von Radfelgenrohlingen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Bearbeitung von Radfelgenrohlingen auf einer Spannvorrichtung, wobei nach der Herstellung des Radfelgenrohlings und vor der Bearbeitung des Radfelgenrohlings auf die Endform, der Radfelgenrohling vermessen und dabei zumindest dessen mittlere Ebene, und/oder die Mittelebene der Sichtseite, und/oder dessen Designmitte ermittelt wird und das Material der Hornzugabe des Radfelgenrohlings in Form von mindestens einer Ausnehmung mechanisch abgetragen wird, wobei jede Ausnehmung so geformt ist, dass bei Auflage des Radfelgenrohlings auf die Spannvorrichtung die zuvor ermittelte mittlere Ebene und/oder die Mittelebene der Sichtseite auf den Auflagepunkten der Spannvorrichtung parallel zur Spannvorrichtung ausgerichtet ist und/oder die Designmitte der Radfelge auf der Achsmitte ausgerichtet ist. Zudem Umfasst die Erfindung mit diesem Verfahren geformte Radfelgenrohlinge.

TWO PIECE WHEEL

The present disclosure provides a two (2) piece wheel comprising a first section and a second section wherein the wheel comprises areas of varying diameter across its width and the 5 first section and second section are joined at the area of the wheel with the smallest diameter. C%4 CD C:) C:) C:) C:) C:)l C:) C:) C:) C:) C:) C:) C:) C:) CY) ...

Hubcap for heavy-duty vehicles

A hubcap for a heavy-duty duty vehicle that includes mounting structure that is formed with and cooperates with a side wall of the hubcap to provide a stiff, rigid structure that enables non-cantilevered connection to a wheel hub. The mounting structure can be a plurality of elongated bosses circumferentially spaced about the side wall that are formed with corresponding elongated bolt openings to enable the non-cantilevered attachment to the wheel hub. The elongated bosses cooperate with the hubcap side wall to provide a stiffened or rigid structure between the elongated bolt openings for increased and more uniform clamping force on a sealing gasket between the hubcap and the wheel hub. The hubcap profile provides clearance for removal of an outboard mounted disc brake rotor in heavy-duty vehicle wheel end assemblies that include such rotor configurations. The hubcap may support simple mounting of a hubodometer.

Handtruck

Hub for heavy-duty vehicle

A hub (100) for a heavy-duty vehicle and for mounting a wheel for relative rotation comprises a substantially cylindrical body (102) having axially opposite end portions and a longitudinal central axis (A). Each of a pair of bearing receiving bores (124, 126) is formed in the cylindrical body (102) at a respective axially opposite end portion of the cylindrical body. A circumferential envelope (182) has an outer diameter (D3) and is formed on the cylindrical body (102) about one of the pair of bearing receiving bores (124, 126). A flange (160) extends radially outward from the cylindrical body (102) at a location between the pair of bearing receiving bores (124, 126). A barrel portion (104) of the cylindrical body (102) extends between the flange (160) and the circumferential envelope and has an outer diameter (D2). The hub (100) provides sufficient strength and minimizes weight by incorporating specific longitudinal profiles and ratios and/or relationships of various dimensions of the ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY

An axle assembly serves as a primary structural member for a motor vehicle and comprises an axle tube having a first end and a second end and with an opening located near the first end and a mounting module formed as a unitary extension of the axle tube. At least one steel insert is positioned near the first end, and the steel insert is adapted to be welded to a differential carrier to secure the axle tube to the differential carrier. The axle assembly may also have an axle tube formed unitary with the differential carrier.

ABLATION CASTING PROCESS

A process for the manufacture of metal products includes the steps of providing a mold including a first portion made of an aggregate and a binder, delivering a molten metal into the mold, removing a first portion of the mold with a fluid and solidifying at least one targeted portion of the molten metal which will form the metal product with the fluid. A flow of fluid to the mold is stopped for a period of time. Subsequently, a remaining portion of the molten metal is solidified to form the metal product. The at least one targeted portion of the metal product has better mechanical properties than does a remaining portion of the metal product. A unitary, one-piece aluminum alloy component with differing mechanical properties is also disclosed.

HUBCAP FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

A hubcap for a heavy-duty duty vehicle that includes mounting structure that is formed with and cooperates with a side wall of the hubcap to provide a stiff, rigid structure that enables non-cantilevered connection to a wheel hub. The mounting structure can be a plurality of elongated bosses circumferentially spaced about the side wall that are formed with corresponding elongated bolt openings to enable the non-cantilevered attachment to the wheel hub. The elongated bosses cooperate with the hubcap side wall to provide a stiffened or rigid structure between the elongated bolt openings for increased and more uniform clamping force on a sealing gasket between the hubcap and the wheel hub. The hubcap profile provides clearance for removal of an outboard mounted disc brake rotor in heavy-duty vehicle wheel end assemblies that include such rotor configurations. The hubcap may support simple mounting of a hubodometer.

MULTIPLE DIRECTIONAL WHEEL

A wheel (1) with an integrally formed wheel frame including a central hub (2) rotatable about a main axis, a plurality of first supports in a first plane transverse to the main axis and radially spaced from the central hub (2) to form a first discontinuous rim with a first series of rollers (4) regularly spaced around the first rim, a plurality of second supports radially spaced from the hub to form a second discontinuous rim with a second series of rollers (5) regularly spaced around the s econd rim, each rollers having a main body wherein the lateral central cross-sectional diameter is greater then the diameter of the end portions, each roller being rotatable about an axis transverse to the main axis and when viewed from a side elevation, there being substantial overlap of each of the first series of rollers (4) with each diagonally adjacent roller of the second series of rollers (5).

MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL MADE OF ALUMINIUM WITH AT LEAST ONE ADHESIVE STIFFENING INSERT

METHOD OF WELDING A STEEL PART ON A PART MADE OF ALUMINUM, BY PARTIALLY OVERLAPPING AN INNER SIDE OF A PERIPHERAL EDGE WITH A WELD POOL

BICYCLE WHEEL RIM

RIM FOR WHEEL OF CYCLE AND ITS MANUFACTORING PROCESS

Ce procédé est prévu pour la fabrication d'une jante (3) pour roue de cycle présentant, en coupe radiale, deux flancs (5a) latéraux et un pont (6), la jante présentant une surface externe (S3) connexe qui est tournée vers l'extérieur de la jante et qui est définie à la fois par le pont (6) et par au moins une partie des flancs (5a). Le procédé de fabrication comprend : - une étape d'extrusion, dans laquelle on réalise par extrusion un profilé - une étape de cintrage du profilé - une étape d'assemblage, dans laquelle on solidarise les extrémités de l'anneau formé à partir du profilé, - une étape de perçage, dans laquelle on réalise des trous de fixation de rayons de la roue par perçage du pont (6) - une étape d'usinage, dans laquelle, sur au moins une partie de la circonférence de la jante (3), on usine, dans un plan radial (P4), l'intégralité de la surface externe (S3).

Driving axle for motor vehicle and its manufactoring process

ALUMINUM SHEET METAL WHEEL VEHICLE

VEHICLE WHEEL, IN PARTICULAR, FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

La présente invention concerne une roue (1) d'un véhicule, en particulier d'un véhicule automobile, qui comporte un voile (2) comprenant une partie centrale de fixation sur un moyeu d'un essieu du véhicule, prolongée en bordure d'une partie périphérique (22) et d'une jante (3), la partie périphérique (22) comportant une surface latérale en appui contre une surface latérale de la jante (3) le long d'une zone dite d'appui, le voile (2) étant solidarisé à la jante (3) par un cordon de soudure (4) formé en bordure de ladite zone d'appui, caractérisée en ce qu'en bordure de la zone d'appui, le voile (2) et la jante (3) comportent une zone dite de liaison délimitée par une surface latérale de la partie périphérique (22) du voile (3) et par une surface latérale de la jante (3), ladite zone de liaison présentant un écartement qui augmente progressif en s'éloignant de la zone d'appui, le cordon de soudure (4) étant formé dans ladite zone de liaison.

BICYCLE WHEEL RIM

Jante (3) pour roue de cycle d'axe et ayant un plan médian perpendiculaire audit axe, ladite jante comportant un pont supérieur (31) et au moins une aile latérale gauche (321) issue dudit pont supérieur et se prolongeant par un crochet (35) faisant saillie radialement vers l'axe et axialement vers le plan médian, ledit pont supérieur comprenant un butoir (37) placé du même côté que ladite aile centrale gauche par rapport au plan médian, de telle façon que ladite aile latérale gauche, le crochet et ledit butoir délimitent une gouttière gauche (341) ouverte vers le haut; l'amplitude de l'ouverture de ladite gouttière, définie par la distance (a) séparant le crochet du butoir étant inférieure à la plus grande amplitude (c) de la gouttière; la profondeur (h) de la gouttière mesurée entre le sommet (325) du crochet et le fond de la gouttière est inférieur à 6 mm, de préférence inférieure à 5 mm; la face frontale du crochet comportant une première surface de butée (353) et la face frontale (373 ...

METHOD OF WELDING A STEEL PART ON A PART MADE OF ALUMINUM, BY DEPOSITION OF SOLDER BATH IN THROUGH-HOLES

Un procédé est destiné à souder une première pièce (P1), en acier et comprenant un bord périphérique (BP), sur une partie (PS) d'une seconde pièce (P2) en aluminium. Ce procédé comprend une première étape où l'on positionne horizontalement une portion (PP) de cette partie (PS), puis on place une partie, contenant un trou traversant (TT) et appartenant au bord périphérique (BP), au-dessus de cette portion (PP), et une seconde étape où l'on fait tomber dans ce trou traversant (TT) des gouttes d'un bain de soudure (BS), à base d'aluminium et défini avec une torche (TS) à transfert de métal froid, afin de le remplir de ce bain de soudure (BS), puis on laisse ce dernier (BS) se solidifier, puis on réitère les première et seconde étapes avec une autre portion (PP) et une autre partie du bord périphérique (BP) contenant un autre trou traversant (TT).

ASSEMBLY OF HUB-UNIT BEARING FOR LARGE BUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to an assembly of a hub-unit bearing for a large bus and a manufacturing method thereof. According to the present invention, an assembly of a hub-unit bearing for a large bus comprises: a hub (100) for supporting an axle shaft so that power transferred from a center shaft of a rear axle is transferred to a wheel; a bearing pack (200) inserted into and fastened to the hub (100) so that the axle shaft is able to rotate about the hub (100); a cylindrical shaped plurality of bearing cups (300) inserted into both ends of the bearing pack (200) and maintaining in a fastened state of the bearing pack (200) and the hub (100); and a snap ring (400) having a ring shape cut at one end thereof and preventing the bearing pack (200) from being separated from the hub (100). According to the present invention, by heating an aluminum hub in a manufacturing process, strength of the hub can be increased, and deformation due to heat generated in braking of a vehicle can be minimized ...

Bicycle rim and method of manufacture thereof

A bicycle rim is basically provided with an outer rim portion and an inner rim portion. The outer rim portion has a ring shape of a first material. The inner rim portion is joined to the outer rim portion. The inner rim portion has a ring shape of a second material with an internal residual stress distribution resulting from the ring shape being formed by spinning of the second material.

A VEHICLE OF MOTOR TERRESTREACUATICO

WHEEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A wheel for a motor vehicle comprises a rim having an outer radius and a wheel spider including a radially inner hub and a plurality of spokes extending from said hub towards said rim. At least one through-hole extends, with respect to the wheel axis, in a circumferential direction through at least one of said spokes. A radially outer edge of said through-hole or of an outermost of said through-holes is located at maximum at 75%, preferably at maximum at ⅔, of said outer radius of the rim measured at a wheel spider side of the rim.

VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A VEHICLE WHEEL

A vehicle wheel for motor vehicles may include a wheel-rim ring with an opening, a main member positioned at least partially in the opening of the wheel-rim ring, and a covering shell for at least partially covering the main member. The main member may include an attachment region with receptacles for attaching the main member and the wheel-rim ring to a vehicle. The wheel is configured to have a low weight and an adequate stiffness. Moreover, the wheel also exhibits a secure attachment and no pre-load losses while permitting a high degree of design flexibility. In some examples, the attachment region of the main member is free from the covering shell by way of, for example, a cut-out in the covering shell.

FRICTION DRIVE DEVICE AND OMNI-DIRECTIONAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME

In a friction drive device comprising first free rollers and second free rollers contacting each other at the outer circumferential surfaces thereof to frictionally transmit power from the second free rollers to the first free rollers, in order to minimize the slippage between the first and second free rollers, minimize the power loss and cause the first free rollers to move as designed, an outer peripheral part of each first free roller defining an outer circumferential surface thereof has a different stiffness from that of an outer peripheral part of each second free roller defining an outer circumferential surface thereof.

Rim for cycle wheel and method for manufacturing same

... - Cette jante (3) pour roue de cycle, présentant, en coupe radiale, une forme en « U » avec deux flancs (5a) latéraux et un pont (6) qui relie les flancs et qui est situé en regard d'un axe de rotation (X) de la roue. Selon l'invention, les flancs (5a) définissent chacun une surface de freinage (S5a) plane, prévue pour coopérer avec un patin de freinage et en ce que la hauteur (h5) d'au moins une surface de freinage (S5a), mesurée radialement, n'est pas constante sur la circonférence de la jante (3) et présente au moins une variation de hauteur.

MOVING ROBOT

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a moving robot with a simple mechanism so as to realize a low cost, which retains a posture easily even on the inclined floor, free from dirt and damage on the outside surface even if it is used for a long period of time, and optimum for domestic use. SOLUTION: A moving robot comprising a main body unit 20 and three wheel units 40a to 40c having grounding parts 6a to 6c in contact with a floor surface 8, and rotary shafts 3a, 3b, and 3c are constituted so that projection lines of the rotary shafts 3a to 3c on the floor surface 8 make an approximately equal angle, respectively so that all of the rotary shafts 3a to 3c are not included in the same plane. The wheel units 40a to 40c comprise a first motor and a rotation transfer part for transferring the rotation, and a rotatable case having the grounding parts 6a to 6c, so that the first motor and the case are connected by the rotation transfer part. Moreover, the wheel units 40a to 40c are provided with expandable ...

Fahrzeugrad und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Fahrzeugrades

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Fahrzeugrad, insbesondere für Kraftfahrzeuge, mit einem eine Öffnung aufweisenden Felgenring, mit einem zumindest teilweise in der Öffnung des Felgenrings angeordneten Grundträger, wobei der Grundträger einen Anbindungsbereich mit Aufnahmen für Anbindungsmittel zur Anbindung des Fahrzeugrades an das Fahrzeug aufweist, und mit einer Abdeckschale zur zumindest teilweisen Abdeckung des Grundträgers. Die Aufgabe, ein Fahrzeugrad anzugeben, welches trotz eines geringen Gewichts und einer ausreichenden Steifigkeit bei hoher Design-Flexibilität eine sichere Anbindung und keinen Verspannkraftverlust besitzt, wird dadurch gelöst, dass die Abdeckschale derart ausgestaltet ist, dass der Grundträger zumindest im Bereich der Aufnahmen frei von der Abdeckschale ist. Weiterhin betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Fahrzeugrades.

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kraftwagenfelge aus einer Aluminiumlegierung für ein Rad eines Kraftfahrzeugs sowie entsprechende Kraftwagenfelge

Die Erfindung betrifft Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kraftwagenfelge (1) aus einer Alumini-um-Legierung für ein Rad eines Kraftfahrzeugs, wobei die Kraftwagenfelge (1) ein auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten von einem Außenhorn (6) und einen Innenhorn (7) begrenztes Felgenbett (2), eine Nabe (4) mit einer Mittenausnehmung (8) und einem Lochkreis (9) sowie eine das Felgenbett (2) und die Nabe (4) miteinander verbindende Felgenmitte (3) aufweist. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass die Kraftwagenfelge (1) einstückig und durchgehend in einer Gießform durch Druckgießen eines Gießmaterials hergestellt wird, wobei als Gießmaterial die Aluminiumlegierung mit den Bestandteilen 6,5 Gew.-% bis 12,0 Gew.-% Silizium, maximal 0,80 Gew.-% Mangan, 0,25 Gew.-% bis 0,60 Gew.-% Magnesium, 0,08 Gew.-% bis 0,50 Gew.-% Zink, maximal 0,30 Gew.-% Zirkonium, maximal 0,025 Gew.-% Strontium, maximal 0,5 Gew.-% unvermeidbare Verunreinigungen sowie als Rest Aluminium verwendet und die Kraftwagenfelge (1) nach dem Druckgie-ßen wärmebehandelt ...

Fahrzeugrad in Faserverbund-Metall Mischbauweise

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Rad für ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug, umfassend die folgenden Bestandteile eine Felge zum Aufziehen eines Reifens, eine Nabe zur Montage des Rades am Fahrzeug, und Speichen zwischen der Nabe und der Felge, wobei zumindest eines der drei Bestandteile einen Grundkörper aus Metall und zumindest ein auf den Grundkörper aufgesetztes flächiges Verstärkungsbauteil aus faserverstärktem Kunststoff umfasst.

A wheel mounting

Powered aircraft wheel design

BICYCLE WHEEL WITH AERODYNAMIC UPPER CURSE

MULTI-DIRECTION WHEEL

Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Bearbeitung von Radfelgenrohlingen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Bearbeitung von Radfelgenrohlingen auf einer Spannvorrichtung, wobei nach der Herstellung des Radfelgenrohlings und vor der Bearbeitung des Radfelgenrohlings auf die Endform, der Radfelgenrohling vermessen und dabei zumindest dessen mittlere Ebene, und/oder die Mittelebene der Sichtseite, und/oder dessen Designmitte ermittelt wird und das Material der Hornzugabe des Radfelgenrohlings in Form von mindestenseiner Ausnehmung mechanisch abgetragen wird, wobei jede Ausnehmung so geformt ist, dass bei Auflage des Radfelgenrohlings auf die Spannvorrichtung die zuvor ermittelte mittlere Ebene und/oder die Mittelebene der Sichtseite auf den Auflagepunkten der Spannvorrichtung parallel zur Spannvorrichtung ausgerichtet ist und/oder die Designmitte der Radfelge auf der Achsmitte ausgerichtet ist. Zudem Umfasst die Erfindung mit diesem Verfahren geformte Radfelgenrohlinge.

AXLE ASSEMBLY

An axle assembly serves as a primary structural member for a motor vehicle and comprises an axle tube having a first end and a second end and with an opening located near the first end and a mounting module formed as a unitary extension of the axle tube. At least one steel insert is positioned near the first end, and the steel insert is adapted to be welded to a differential carrier to secure the axle tube to the differential carrier. The axle assembly may also have an axle tube formed unitary with the differential carrier.

For the wheel spoke the self-locking thread joint and manufacturing the self-locking screw thread joint method and device

Hub structure and manufacturing technology thereof

A RESEALABLE CYCLE AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD

Nautical tricycle

CORPS ROULANT, NOTAMMENT POUR MOBILES AUTODIRECTIONNELS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN CORPS ROULANT AUTO-DIRECTIONNEL. SUIVANT L'INVENTION, CE CORPS ROULANT EST REMARQUABLE EN CE QU'IL EST CONSTITUE PRINCIPALEMENT DE DEUX DEMI-DISQUES 10 ET 11 ASSEMBLES PAR LEUR DIAMETRE DANS DEUX PLANS SECANTS. L'INVENTION TROUVE UNE APPLICATION PRINCIPALE A LA REALISATION DE MOBILES AUTO-DIRECTIONNELS.

Car wheel, has wheel part comprising wheel hub element and branches that project around hub element toward rim, where branches are positioned alternately with branches of another wheel part that is made from aluminum or aluminum alloy

L'invention porte sur une roue (11) comportant : • une première partie (1) comportant une jante (4), • une seconde partie de renforcement (6) qui est assemblée à la première partie (1) pour lui servir de renfort, qui est contenue dans un volume intérieur délimité par la jante (4), caractérisé en ce que la première partie de roue (1) comporte de plus un premier élément du moyeu de roue (3) et un voile évidé à branches (2) reliant la jante (4) au premier élément de moyeu (3), et caractérisé en ce que la seconde partie de renforcement (6) a une forme d'étoile percée en son centre, comportant un second élément de moyeu de roue (7) et dont les branches (8) rayonnent depuis et autour du second élément de moyeu (7) jusqu'à la jante (4) où elles sont positionnées en alternance avec les branches (2) de la première partie de roue (1).

SELF-LOCKING NIPPLE FOR WHEEL SPOKE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Self-locking nipple for attaching wheel spoke to wheel part. The self- locking function of the nipple is created by deforming the nipple body in a rotationally symmetrical way and over a predetermined axial distance, such that such a narrowed part is created in the internal screw-thread of the nipple which is rotationally symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the nipple and extends over only one to two windings of the internal screw-thread.

Aluminum alloy motorcycle wheel having an extruded rim shrink fitted and resin bonded to a die cast hub-spoke unit

A lightweight motorcycle wheel and method of making the same comprising a die cast alumnium alloy hub and spoke unit around which an extruded aluminum alloy drop center rim is shrinkfitted and bonded by high strength thermosetting resin adhesive between coaxial cylindrical walls of said rim and unit.

WHEEL AND RIM WITH WEIGHT REDUCTION SOCKETS

A wheel and a rim with weight reduction sockets are provided. The rim includes an inner flange, a middle portion and an outer flange, the inner flange, middle portion and outer flange are all annular and are connected end to end to form a cylindrical rim, in which the middle portion of the rim includes weight reduction sockets; and the weight reduction sockets are of regular hexagons, and are arranged adjacently on the outer side of the middle portion of the rim in the shape of a honeycomb. The weight of the hub is reduced by designing the weight reduction sockets in a specific shape for the outer rim of the hub and selecting the size of the weight reduction sockets. 1. A rim with weight reduction sockets , the rim being made of an aluminum alloy and comprising an inner flange , a middle portion and an outer flange , the inner flange , middle portion and outer flange are all annular and are connected end to end to form a cylindrical rim , wherein the middle portion of the rim comprises weight reduction sockets; and the weight reduction sockets are of regular hexagons , and are arranged adjacently on the outer side of the middle portion of the rim in the shape of a honeycomb.2. The rim with weight reduction sockets according to claim 1 , wherein the side lengths of the regular hexagons of the weight reduction sockets are 15-40 mm claim 1 , the depths of the weight reduction sockets are 0.5-2.0 mm claim 1 , and the distances between the adjacent weight reduction sockets are 3-10 mm3. The rim with weight reduction sockets according to claim 1 , wherein the regular hexagons of the weight reduction sockets are arranged in such a manner that one angle is perpendicular to a wheel disc of a wheel claim 1 , and 2-4 rows of regular hexagonal weight reduction sockets are arranged at the middle portion of the rim.4. The rim with weight reduction sockets according to claim 1 , wherein the angles of the weight reduction sockets are fillets.5. The rim with weight reduction sockets ...

A flanged bearing ring for the hub of a motor vehicle wheel

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СОСТОЯЩИХ ИЗ ДВУХ ЧАСТЕЙ КОМБИНИРОВАННЫХ КОЛЕС ИЗ ЛЕГКОГО СПЛАВА, В ЧАСТНОСТИ АЛЮМИНИЕВОГО СПЛАВА

Изобретение относится к автомобильной промышленности. Способ касается изготовления колеса, который содержит диск (2) и обод (1), которые могут быть соединены в единое целое сваркой трением. Способ включает следующие рабочие этапы: изготовление лицевого диска, включающее двойную операцию отливки исходной литой заготовки и помещения указанной заготовки в ковочный штамп, а также операцию штамповки указанной исходной литой заготовки с целью получения лицевого диска и последующую операцию удаления заусенцев для получения указанного лицевого диска; изготовление части обода, включающее изготовление заготовки из легкого сплава и превращение указанной заготовки в кольцевой профиль путем горячего или холодного прессования (P1) с последующим расширением (P2) этого кольцевого профиля до размеров готового обода, а также операцию горячей или холодной прокатки (P3) кольцевого профиля с целью придания ему окончательной формы и профиля обода; сборка части лицевого диска и обода с помощью сварки, включая ...

САМОСТОПОРЯЩИЙСЯ НИППЕЛЬ ДЛЯ СПИЦЫ КОЛЕСА И СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения, в частности к самостопорящемуся ниппелю для крепления колесной спицы к части колеса. Самостопорящийся ниппель содержит тело, предназначенное для установки в отверстие в детали колеса и имеющее осевое отверстие с внутренней резьбой, проходящее вдоль продольной оси ниппеля и предназначенное для приема конца колесной спицы с наружной резьбой. Осевое отверстие имеет внутреннюю резьбу, суженная часть которой реализует функцию самостопорения ниппеля. Суженная часть внутренней резьбы является осесимметричной относительно продольной оси ниппеля и проходит по одному-двум виткам внутренней резьбы. Способ изготовления самостопорящегося ниппеля содержит этапы, на которых: изготавливают ниппель, деформируют тело ниппеля с помощью зажимного устройства. Устройство для изготовления самостопорящегося ниппеля содержит зажимное устройство для деформирования тела ниппеля. Достигается увеличение точности самостопорения ниппеля. 3 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы ...

КОЛЕСО В СБОРЕ

Изобретение относится к автомобильной промышленности. Колесо имеет обод с одной выполненной за одно целое посадочной полкой и съемной посадочной полкой. Съемная посадочная полка имеет две половины, которые охватывают обод и взаимодействуют с канавкой для удерживания шины. Съемная посадочная полка может иметь второй выступ, либо образованный за одно целое, либо как часть отдельного держателя, который соединен посредством болтов с посадочной полкой. Колесо может быть выполнено из алюминиевого сплава. Технический результат – облегчение монтажа и демонтажа шины на обод колеса. 27 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СОСТОЯЩИХ ИЗ ДВУХ ЧАСТЕЙ КОМБИНИРОВАННЫХ КОЛЕС ИЗ ЛЕГКОГО СПЛАВА, В ЧАСТНОСТИ АЛЮМИНИЕВОГО СПЛАВА

... 1.Способ изготовления комбинированного колеса из легкого сплава, конструкция которого содержит лицевой диск 2) и обод (1), которые могут быть соединены в единое целое посредством сварки трением, отличающийся тем, что включает следующие рабочие этапы:-изготовление лицевого диска, включающее двойную операцию отливки исходной литой заготовки и помещения указанной заготовки в ковочный штамп, а также операцию штамповки указанной исходной литой заготовки с целью получения лицевого диска и последующую операцию удаления заусенцев для получения указанного лицевого диска;-изготовление части обода, включающее изготовление заготовки из легкого сплава и превращение указанной заготовки в кольцевой профиль путем горячего или холодного прессования (P1) с последующим расширением (P2) этого кольцевого профиля до размеров готового обода, а также операцию горячей или холодной прокатки (P3) диска с целью придания ему окончательной формы и профиля обода;-сборка части лицевого диска и обода с помощью сварки, ...

FAHRRADFELGE

Eine Fahrradfelge weist einen Reifen-Befestigungsabschnitt 11, einen inneren Umfangsabschnitt 13, eine erste Seitenwand 15, eine erste anodisch erzeugte Oxidschicht 17 und eine Mehrzahl von ersten Öffnungen 15d auf. Die erste anodisch erzeugte Oxidschicht 17 ist auf der ersten Bremsfläche 15a vorgesehen. Die erste anodisch erzeugte Oxidschicht 17 hat eine erste Härte, die gleich oder größer als 300 Hv ist. Die Mehrzahl von ersten Öffnungen 15d ist auf der ersten Bremsfläche 15a vorgesehen. Die Mehrzahl der ersten Öffnungen 15d hat eine erste minimale Horizontallänge h11, die gleich oder größer als 1 Mikrometer ist.

BREMSDREHMOMENTPLATTE UND INSTALLATIONSVERFAHREN

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kraftwagenfelge aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung für ein Rad eines Kraftfahrzeugs sowie entsprechende Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer Kraftwagenfelge

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kraftwagenfelge (2) aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung für ein Rad eines Kraftfahrzeugs, wobei die Kraftwagenfelge (2) ein auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten von einem Außenhorn (7) und einem Innenhorn (8) begrenztes Felgenbett (3), eine Nabe (5) mit einer Mittenausnehmung und einem Lochkreis sowie eine das Felgenbett (3) und die Nabe (5) miteinander verbindende Felgenmitte (4) aufweist. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass die Kraftwagenfelge (2) einstückig und durchgehend in einer Gießform durch Druckgießen eines Gießmaterials hergestellt wird, wobei nach dem Einbringen des Gießmaterials in die Gießform (9) ein Volumen der Gießform (9) zum Nachverdichten des Gießmaterials verkleinert wird. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin eine Vorrichtung (1) zum Herstellen einer Kraftwagenfelge (2).

Fahrradfelge und Fahrradfelgenherstellungsverfahren

Fahrradfelgenherstellungsverfahren umfassend:Formen eines äußeren Felgenabschnitts (20), welcher eine Ringform hat aus einem ersten Material;Formen eines inneren Felgenabschnitts (22"), welcher eine Ringform hat aus einer Platte aus einem zweiten Material durch Drücken und gleichzeitigem Runden der Platte, indem zum Drücken verwendete sich gegenüberliegend Rollen (58,60) gleichzeitig auch das Runden bewirken, wobei nachfolgend äußerer umfängliche Enden des inneren Felgenabschnittes (22") miteinander verbunden werden; undVerbinden der äußeren und inneren Felgenabschnitte (20, 22") miteinander.

FAHRRADRAD UND -NABE

Reinforced aluminum metal composite carrier

LAND AND WATER POWER VEHICLE

LAND- UND WASSERKRAFTFAHRZEUG

BRAKE TORQUE PLATE AND INSTALLATION METHOD

Handtruck

A handtruck or trolley (90) comprising: a handtruck frame (91) including a frame base (98) extending to an outward handle portion (97) of the handtruck frame, the 5 handtruck frame generally lying in a first plane and having a front and a rear; a load support (95) mounted to the front of the handtruck frame and generally lying in a second plane inclined relative to the first plane; and a handtruck wheel assembly (60,80) mounted to the frame base, the handtruck wheel assembly comprising at least two sets of wheels (65a,60b,82a,82b), each set having a fixed main axis 10 (6ba,106b) of rotation parallel to the first plane and capable of travel in a direction normal to the main axes, wherein the wheel or wheels of at least one of the sets of wheels is or are multidirectional and capable of travel in a lateral direction or in an angular direction having a vector component parallel to the main axes. 1 of 8 42 Fig. 1 33 41 35 19 40 Fig. 2 ...

Connection of a flanged ring of a hub bearing unit to a motor vehicle wheel or suspension standard of a motor vehicle

A connecting element serves to connect a flanged ring of a hub-bearing unit to a wheel or a suspension standard of a motor vehicle. The connecting element has an overall crown-like shape and forms, in a single piece, an annular portion and a plurality of parallel, equally angularly spaced pin portions which extend protruding axially from a same side of the annular portion and each have a threaded section.

Flanged bearing ring for a bearing unit of a motor vehicle wheel

A flanged bearing ring ( 10 ) for the wheel of a motor vehicle includes two different materials joined as a single piece: a tubular core ( 15 ) and an outer body ( 16 ) around the core. The outer body forms a radial flange ( 17 ) and is made of a lighter material than that of the core. At the axially outer end of the ring, at the side where the flange ( 17 ) is provided, the interface surfaces between the outer body ( 16 ) and the core ( 15 ) terminate in a groove ( 21 ) formed partly in the outer body and partly in the core. The groove ( 21 ) accommodates a sealing ring ( 22 ) made of rubber-like or elastomeric material which presses against both the outer body ( 16 ) and the core ( 15 ) so as to seal continuously, along an entire circumference around the axis (x), a separation line ( 23 ) between the core ( 15 ) and the outer body ( 16 ).

Flanged bearing ring for the hub of a motor vehicle wheel

The ring ( 10 ) is provided with a tubular radially inner steel core ( 15 ) and an outer body ( 16 ) of lightweight metal formed around the core with a radial flange ( 17 ). The outer surface of the core includes a conical surface ( 21 ) which tapers in the axially inner direction, having a straight profile, when viewed in axial section. The conical surface ( 21 ) is perpendicular to a median line which bisects an axially inner raceway ( 11 ) and which corresponds to the row ( 13 ) of bearing balls against the axially inner raceway ( 11 ).

Light alloy wheel

A light alloy wheel having excellent longitudinal and lateral rigidities is provided. The present invention is a light alloy wheel 10 for a vehicle provided with a disk portion 6 and an inner rim portion 8 erected along a circumferential edge of the disk portion 6, wherein the inner rim portion 8 includes a well portion 11 erected vertically along the circumferential edge of the disk portion 6, a rim middle portion 12 continuous with the well portion 11, and an inner rim flange portion 13 connected to a junction portion 15 at a distal end of the rim middle portion 12, the inner rim flange portion 13 includes an outer circumferential flange 13 a extending outward from the junction portion 15, and an inner circumferential flange 13 b extending inward from the junction portion 15, and a circumferential edge of the outer circumferential flange 13 a is bent in an axial direction of the light alloy wheel.

STRUCTURE OF BICYCLE WHEEL RIM

A structure of a bicycle wheel rim is disclosed. It comprises an inner rim frame and a composite rim body. The inner rim frame is provided with an inner rim part, two lateral ring parts respectively disposed on both sides of the inner rim part, two hooks respectively disposed on terminals of the two lateral ring parts, and an opening formed between the two hooks and having a supporting part. The composite rim body encapsulates the inner rim part, the two lateral rings and the two hooks. 1. A structure of a bicycle wheel rim , comprising:an inner rim frame having an inner rim part corresponding to plural spokes, two lateral ring parts respectively disposed on both sides of the inner rim part, and an opening formed between the two lateral ring parts; anda composite rim body encapsulating the inner rim part and the two lateral rings and having a first ring segment encapsulating the inner rim part, two second ring segments encapsulating the two lateral ring parts, a third ring segment having two protrusions and encapsulating terminals of the two lateral ring parts, and a supporting part disposed on the opening thereof.2. As the structure of a bicycle wheel rim claimed in claim 1 , wherein the composite rim body is made of a carbon-fiber composite material.3. As the structure of a bicycle wheel rim claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inner rim frame is made of a lightweight metal material including aluminum claim 1 , aluminum alloy claim 1 , molybdenum chromium alloy claim 1 , titanium alloy or magnesium alloy.4. A structure of a bicycle wheel rim claim 1 , comprising:an inner rim frame having an inner rim part corresponding to plural spokes, two lateral ring parts respectively disposed on both sides of the inner rim part, two hooks respectively disposed at terminals of the two lateral ring parts, and an opening formed between the two hooks; anda composite rim body encapsulating the inner rim part and the two lateral rings and having a first ring segment encapsulating the ...

Cast aluminum wheel

A cast aluminum wheel includes a rim element having an annular configuration defining an axis and a central element extending radially outwardly between the axis and the rim element. The rim element includes a wall extending circumferentially around the axis between a proximal bead and a distal bead. The central element includes a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly toward the proximal bead and meets proximate the axis with adjacent of the plurality of spokes defining a cooperative feature therebetween for providing stiffness to the wheel. The spokes progressively increase in volume in a direction toward the axis from the rim element thereby providing increased mass of the spokes proximate the axis relative to the rim element.

RIM STRUCTURE FOR BIKE

A rim structure for a bike is revealed. It comprises a rim having two side walls, a connection wall for connecting opposite end faces of the two side walls, an inner wall for connecting the inner edges of the two side walls, and a space defined by the two side walls, the connection wall and the inner wall. The inner wall has a plurality of evenly-spaced spokes thereon, each of which has a head located inside the space. The space is filled with a foam material. 1. A rim structure for a bike , comprising a rim having two side walls , a connection wall for connecting opposite end faces of the two side walls , an inner wall for connecting the inner edges of the two side walls , and a space defined by the two side walls , the connection wall and the inner wall , wherein the inner wall has a plurality of evenly-spaced spokes thereon , each of which has a head located inside the space , and wherein the space is filled with a foam material to form an inner foam layer.2. The rim structure for a bike as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connection wall has a hole for filling the foam material.3. The rim structure for a bike as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the foam material of the inner foam layer is selected from a group consisting of polystyrene claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , polyvinyl chloride claim 2 , phenoplastics claim 2 , and polyurethane.4. The rim structure for a bike as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the rim is made of aluminum alloy claim 3 , titanium alloy claim 3 , magnesium alloy or carbon fiber.5. The rim structure for a bike as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the rim is made of aluminum alloy claim 2 , titanium alloy claim 2 , magnesium alloy or carbon fiber.6. The rim structure for a bike as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the foam material of the inner foam layer is selected from a group consisting of polystyrene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , phenoplastics claim 1 , and polyurethane.7. The rim structure for a bike as claimed in ...

AUTOMATIC WHEEL FRONT BURR REMOVING DEVICE

Disclosed is an automatic wheel front burr removing device, including a station rotating motor, a station I manipulator, a station II manipulator, a station III manipulator, a station IV manipulator, a rim burr cutter head, a feeding slide plate I, guide posts I, cylinders I, a servo motor I, a feeding slide plate II, guide posts II, cylinders II, a servo motor II and a vision sensor. The station I is a wheel positioning and clamping station; the station II is a wheel rim burr removing station; the station III is a wheel cap section burr removing station; and the station IV is a wheel loosening and transferring station. 1. An automatic wheel front burr removing device , comprising a main frame , a secondary frame , a lifting cylinder , guide posts , a support plate , guide sleeves , guide rails , a left slide plate , positioning wheels , positioning posts , a gear rack structure , a lifting table , a right slide plate , a positioning cylinder , a support frame , a station rotating motor , a bearing seat , bearings , a shaft , a rotating platform , a station I manipulator , a station II manipulator , a station III manipulator , a station IV manipulator , clamping wheels , a rim burr cutter head , a feeding slide plate I , guide posts I , cylinders I , a servo motor I , a cap section burr cutter , a feeding slide plate II , guide posts II , cylinders II , a servo motor II and a vision sensor , wherein the device comprises four stations; station I is a wheel positioning and clamping station; station II is a wheel rim burr removing station; station III is a wheel cap section burr removing station; and station IV is a wheel loosening and transferring station.2. The automatic wheel front burr removing device of claim 1 , wherein four same manipulators are respectively the station I manipulator claim 1 , the station II manipulator claim 1 , the station III manipulator and the station IV manipulator claim 1 , and are fixedly mounted on the rotating platform claim 1 , and ...

SAFETY DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL

A safety device for a truck, tractor, or trailer wheel assembly is an integral member with mounting holes for receiving axle studs of the wheel assembly to fix the integral member to the axle. The integral member has a radially extending portion which, when the integral member is fixed to the axle, overlaps the wheel studs of the wheel assembly but is free of any connection to the wheel studs. The integral member has tapered holes radially outbound of its mounting holes. In another embodiment, the integral member of the safety device has a cylindrical, interiorly threaded, sleeve portion and a radial portion extending radially outwardly from the sleeve portion with the radial portion having tapered holes radially outbound of the sleeve portion. 1. A safety device for a wheel assembly , said assembly comprising an axle , a wheel rim , and a wheel hub with a plurality of axle studs extending through holes in an outer end of the axle , and a plurality of wheel studs retaining the wheel rim , said safety device comprising:an integral member having a plurality of mounting holes for receiving said axle studs to fix said integral member to said axle;said integral member having a radially extending portion;said radially extending portion, when said integral member is fixed to said axle, overlapping the wheel studs;said integral member, when fixed to said axle, free of any connection to the wheel studs; andsaid integral member having a plurality of tapered holes radially outbound of said mounting holes.2. The safety device of wherein claim 1 , when said integral member is fixed to said axle claim 1 , said tapered holes are larger at a back face of said integral member claim 1 , said back face facing said wheel hub.3. The safety device of wherein each of said tapered holes has a taper angle of about 15°.4. The safety device of wherein each of said tapered holes has a taper angle of about 15°.5. The safety device of wherein said tapered holes are positioned so that claim 1 , ...

WHEEL MECHANISM

A wheel mechanism () is disclosed as including an outer wheel (), two inner wheels () received in the outer wheel, and two rubber dampers () each separating a respective outer wheel and inner wheel, the rubber dampers being deformable between a first configuration in which the entire outer periphery () of the inner wheel is in contact with an inner wall () of a recess () of the rubber damper and a second configuration in which a part of the outer periphery of the inner wheel is out of contact with the inner wall of the recess of the rubber damper. 1. A wheel mechanism including: an outer wheel , at least one inner wheel received at least in part in said outer wheel , and at least one generally annular damping member between and separating said outer wheel and said inner wheel , wherein said damping member is deformable between a first configuration in which a substantially entire outer periphery of said inner wheel is in contact with an inner wall member of said damping member and a second configuration in which at least a part of said outer periphery of said inner wheel is out of contact with said inner wall member of said damping member , and wherein , in use , said inner wheel is rotatable relative to said damping member.2. A wheel mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein said damping member is movable from said first configuration to said second configuration upon deformation of said rubber damper upon application of a force thereon in a radial direction.3. A wheel mechanism according to wherein said damping member is received at least in part in said outer wheel.4. A wheel mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein said damping member is made of rubber.5. A wheel mechanism according to wherein said damping member is made of silicone.6. A wheel mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein said outer wheel member is made of hard rubber double-injected to an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) member.7. A wheel mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein said inner wheel ...

Automobile wheel

The invention relates to the improved design of a wheel with improved construction that is easier to assemble, more capable, stronger and thicker. The improved design of wheel is provided with an improved cylindrical rim in terms of design and material, and an improved wheel disk including plurality of apertures in extended space over the bolt pattern for air to pass through to avoid effect of windy conditions and a hub portion configured to he attached to an axle huh of a vehicle. Additionally, the hub portion of a wheel disk includes a 10 on 225 mm bolt pattern with 10 lug holes to get coupled with the vehicle hub using 225 mm threaded bolts that increases the weight capacity of the vehicle over 5, 6 or 8 lug vehicles. Said wheel is made of most preferably, but not limited to, the material such as aluminum by forging into single piece or 2 piece wheel making it light in weight with excellent durability. It is further designed according to double beadlock and runflat insertion capable when required to improve safety for the cases such as of tire deflation.

INTELLIGENT HUB CLEANING DEVICE

Disclosed is an intelligent hub cleaning device, including a base (), a mounting transition plate (), a nozzle adjusting module (), hub conveying modules () and a work fixture (), in which the nozzle adjusting module () is connected onto the mounting transition plate (), and the mounting transition plate () is fixed on the base (); the work fixture () is arranged at a position parallel to the base (), so that the nozzle adjusting module () can face the front side of a hub (); and the hub conveying modules () are arranged on two sides of the work fixture (). The device is simple in structure, and one device can complete cleaning of multiple types of hubs, thereby greatly reducing the input of enterprises on cleaning devices and saving a lot of money for the enterprises. 1the nozzle adjusting module is connected onto the mounting transition plate, and the mounting transition plate is fixed on the base; the work fixture is arranged at a position parallel to the base, so that the nozzle adjusting module can face the front side of a hub; the hub conveying modules are arranged on two sides of the work fixture;the nozzle adjusting module includes a transverse drive motor, a transverse ball screw, a transverse substrate, transverse guide posts, a transverse slide block, water pipes, a longitudinal drive motor, a longitudinal substrate, a longitudinal ball screw, longitudinal guide posts, a longitudinal slide block, a nozzle mounting disc, an ultrasonic sensor and high pressure nozzles; the longitudinal substrate is fixed on the mounting transition plate, the longitudinal drive motor is fixed on the longitudinal substrate, the longitudinal ball screw is mounted on the longitudinal substrate, and the shaft of the longitudinal ball screw is connected with the shaft of the longitudinal drive motor; the longitudinal slide block is mounted on the nut of the longitudinal ball screw and moves together with the nut; the longitudinal guide posts penetrate through the longitudinal ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CAST ALLOY WHEEL

A cast aluminum wheel includes a rim element having an annular configuration defining an axis and a central element extending radially outwardly between the axis and the rim element. The rim element includes a wall extending circumferentially around the axis between a proximal bead and a distal bead. The central element includes a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly toward the proximal bead and meets proximate the axis with adjacent of the plurality of spokes defining a cooperative feature therebetween for providing stiffness to the wheel. The spokes progressively increase in volume in a direction toward the axis from the rim element thereby providing increased mass of the spokes proximate the axis relative to the rim element. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of manufacturing a cast wheel by injecting molten alloy into a die having opposing mating shells defining the wheel , comprising the steps of:forming an as-cast pre-form of the cast alloy wheel defined by a rim element having an annular wall circumscribing a wheel axis and a central element extending inwardly from said rim element toward said axis terminating at a hub element proximate said wheel axis;forming a plurality of spokes extending between said hub element and said rim element with said spokes defining an in-board side; anddefining radius transition between adjacent surfaces of said spokes by leaving said inboard side and said radius transition of said spokes disposed in an as-cast dimensional configuration.22. The method set forth in claim 21 , wherein further including the step of machining a portion of said rim element and a portion of said hub element while leaving said central element in an as-cast dimensional configuration.23. The method set forth in claim 21 , wherein said step of forming a plurality of spokes is further defined by forming each spoke having a first leg and a second leg claim 21 , together defining an L-shaped section.24. The method set forth in claim 21 , wherein said ...

Connectible wheel rim structure for a bicycle

A connectible wheel rim structure for a bicycle includes a wheel rim body and a plurality of metal connectors. The wheel rim body has a plurality of sub wheel rims. Each sub wheel rim has an assembling groove defined thereon to assemble with a bicycle tire. Each sub wheel rim has an annular portion and a channel defined thereon. Two ends of each metal connector are respectively inserted into the channel of each corresponding sub wheel rim and the channel of adjacent sub wheel rim, so that the sub wheel rims are closely assembled with each other via the metal connectors. Under this arrangement, the structural strength of the wheel rim body is enhanced; hence, the wheel rim body does not detach easily because of the metal connectors, so that a user rides the bicycle stably and safely.

INFLATION DEVICE FOR TUBELESS TIRES

A wheel assembly includes a wheel having an outer rim and a hub. A first coupling is applied to the hub. A non-return valve is housed in the first coupling, and a second fitting is applied separably between the hub and the outer rim to connect the outlet of the hub hole with the channel hole. 110.-. (canceled)11. A wheel assembly comprising: an outer crown or rim for mounting a tire, comprising a cylindrical channel wall having an outer channel surface and an inner channel surface, said cylindrical channel wall being crossed by a channel hole having an inlet on the inner channel surface and an outlet on the outer channel surface;', 'a hub for fixing to an axle of a vehicle, the hub being integral with the outer crown, having an outer hub surface and an inner hub surface, said hub being crossed by a through-hole for inflating the tire, having an inlet on the inner hub surface and an outlet on the outer hub surface, and a hub hole having an inlet on the outer hub surface and an outlet on the inner hub surface;, 'a wheel comprisinga first fitting separably applied to the hub, provided with at least one first inner conduit for connecting the outlet of the through-hole with the hub hole;a non-return valve, housed in the first fitting, along the at least one first inner conduit, normally closed, openable to allow air under pressure to enter from the inlet of the through-hole;a second fitting, provided with at least one second inner conduit, applied separably between the hub and the outer crown to connect the outlet of the hub hole with an entrance of the channel hole; an attaching portion provided with holes for inserting bolts in abutment with the hub, and in contact with the inner hub surface; and', 'a perforated shank protruding from the attaching portion engaging with the channel hole., 'wherein the second fitting comprises12. The wheel assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first fitting is applied to the wheel by bolts.13. The wheel assembly of claim 11 , wherein the ...

Bimetallic casting

A method of forming a casting includes providing a preform to a mold cavity. The preform is formed from one of a first metal and a second metal and defines an interface surface. A molten portion of the other of the first metal and the second metal is cast into the mold such that the molten portion proximately contacts the interface surface of the preform. An interface layer at the interface surface, a first portion defined by the mold cavity and the interface layer, and a second portion defined by the interface layer, are formed during casting. The interface layer may define a metallurgical bond between the first portion and the second portion. In the non-limiting example provided herein, the first portion is substantially comprised of aluminum and the second portion is substantially comprised of magnesium. In a non-limiting example, the casting may be configured as a vehicle wheel.

WHEEL COVER OF ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL

A wheel cover of an aluminum alloy wheel is revealed. The wheel cover is located on and covered an outer side of the aluminum alloy wheel. A peripheral wall is axially extended from a circumference of a central insertion hole of the wheel cover. The peripheral wall is fitted into a central insertion hole of the aluminum alloy wheel. A locking part on each spring arranged around the peripheral wall is locked with an inner edge of the insertion hole of the aluminum alloy wheel. The production of the aluminum alloy wheel is generally based on the central insertion hole thereof. The wheel cover and the insertion hole are connected mainly at the central insertion hole owing to precision of the size and position of the central insertion hole. Thereby the wheel cover and the aluminum alloy wheel are assembled conveniently. 1. A wheel cover of an aluminum alloy wheel being covered on an outer side of the aluminum alloy wheel comprising:a plurality of through holes corresponding to a plurality holes of the aluminum alloy wheel and the through hole having an edge wall extended from a circumference thereof and the edge wall of the through hole being received in the hole of the aluminum alloy wheel correspondingly; andan insertion hole at a center thereof with a peripheral wall axially extended from a circumference thereof and located on an inner surface of the wheel cover; the peripheral wall of the insertion hole being fitted into a central insertion hole of the aluminum alloy wheel;wherein a plurality of springs is disposed around an inner surface of the peripheral wall of the insertion hole while a locking part is formed on the spring and is locked with and positioned by an inner edge of the central insertion hole of the aluminum alloy wheel.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of teeth is formed on the edge wall of the through hole of the wheel cover and is engaged on an inner edge of the hole of the aluminum alloy wheel.3. The device as claimed in ...

BICYCLE RIM

A bicycle rim comprises a radially outer peripheral part, a radially inner peripheral part, at least one sidewall, and at least one cover member. The at least one side wall radially extends between the radially outer peripheral part and the radially inner peripheral part. The at least one side wall comprises at least one opening. The at least one cover member covers the at least one opening, and the at least one cover member comprises a metallic material. 1. A bicycle rim comprising:a radially outer peripheral part;a radially inner peripheral part;at least one side wall radially extending between the radially outer peripheral part and the radially inner peripheral part, the at least one side wall comprising at least one opening; andat least one cover member covering the at least one opening, the at least one cover member comprising a metallic material.2. The bicycle rim according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one side wall comprises a non-metallic material.3. The bicycle rim according to claim 2 , whereinthe at least one side wall comprises a resin having carbon fibers or a fiber reinforced plastic.4. The bicycle rim according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one side wall comprises an outer annular side portion, an inner annular side portion and at least one slanting member; andthe at least one opening is defined by the outer annular side portion, the inner annular side portion and the at least one slanting member.5. The bicycle rim according to claim 4 , whereinthe outer annular side portion, the inner annular side portion and the at least one slanting member are integrally formed as a single piece, andeach of the outer annular side portion, the inner annular side portion and the at least one slanting member comprises a non-metallic material.6. The bicycle rim according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one opening includes a plurality of openings; andthe cover member covers the plurality of openings.7. The bicycle rim according to claim 6 , whereinthe cover ...

BICYCLE HUB SHAFT STRUCTURE

A bicycle hub shaft includes a first shaft section made of a first material and inserted into a sprocket seat; and a second shaft section made of a second material. The strength of the first material is stronger than that of the second material. The first shaft section has one end connected to one end of the second shaft section. The bicycle hub shaft is formed by the first and second shaft sections, instead of being integrally formed. Besides, the strength of the first shaft section is stronger than the second shaft section, so that the first shaft section inserted in the sprocket seat has a higher structural strength, thus improving the strength of the bicycle hub shaft and the load capacity of the sprocket seat as well. 1. A bicycle hub shaft structure , comprising:a first shaft section made of a first material and used to insert into a sprocket seat, wherein the first shaft section is a hollow cylinder and has a first end, an opposite second end, and a first through hole running through the first end and the second end; anda second shaft section made of a second material, wherein a strength of the first material is stronger than that of the second material, the second shaft section is a hollow cylinder and includes: a third end, an opposite fourth end, and a second through hole running through the third and fourth ends, the second end of the first shaft section is connected to the third end of the second shaft section, so that the first and second through holes are in communication with each other.2. The bicycle hub shaft structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first material is iron alloy claim 1 , and the second material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum alloy and titanium alloy.3. The bicycle hub shaft structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the first shaft section at the second end of the first shaft section is provided with a first threaded portion claim 1 , an inner surface of the second shaft section at the ...

METAL SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A number of variations may include a product including a substrate comprising a metal comprising an etched region and a first layer comprising a clear coat overlying the etched region wherein the etched region is constructed and arranged to improve filiform corrosion resistance on the substrate. 1. A product comprising:a substrate comprising a metal comprising an etched region and a first layer comprising a clear coat overlying the etched region wherein the etched region is constructed and arranged to improve filiform corrosion resistance on the substrate.2. A product as set forth in wherein the metal comprises aluminum.3. A product as set forth in wherein the etched region is formed from laser etching.4. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate comprises a roadwheel for a vehicle.5. A product as set forth in wherein the clear coat comprises an acrylic.6. A product as set forth in wherein the laser etching is done with a carbon dioxide or yttrium based laser.7. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate further comprises a casted region.8. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate further comprises a primer region.9. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate further comprises a polymer resin which binds the clear coat to the etched region.10. A product as set forth in wherein the substrate is forged.11. A method comprising:providing a substrate comprising a metal;etching the metal to form an etched region; andoverlying the etched region with a first layer comprising a clear coat wherein the etched region is constructed and arranged to improve filiform corrosion resistance on the substrate.12. A method as set forth in wherein the metal comprises aluminum.13. A method as set forth in wherein the etched region is formed from laser etching.14. A method as set forth in wherein the substrate comprises a roadwheel for a vehicle.15. A method as set forth in wherein the clear coat comprises an acrylic.16. A method as set forth in wherein the laser ...

DEVICES AND METHODS OF THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR A MOTORIZED WHEEL

A method of thermal management for an electrically motorized wheel, the method can include defining a thermally conductive path from at least one component, the at least one component becoming heated during operation of the electrically motorized wheel, providing the path with a thermally conductive material and further defining the path such that the path contacts the at least one component, further defining the path such that the path contacts a hub shell assembly of the electrically motorized wheel thereby conducting heat from the at least one component to the hub shell assembly. 1. A method of thermal management for an electrically motorized wheel , the method comprising:defining a thermally conductive path from at least one component, said at least one component becoming heated during operation of the electrically motorized wheel,providing the path with a thermally conductive material and further defining the path such that the path contacts the at least one component,further defining the path such that the path contacts a hub shell assembly of the electrically motorized wheel thereby conducting heat from the at least one component to the hub shell assembly.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising arranging the hub shell assembly in proximity to the at least one component to facilitate a short thermally conductive path therebetween.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , further comprising locating a plurality of fins on the hub shell assembly that extend from the hub shell assembly.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising defining the thermally conductive path from the at least one component to a shaft of the electrically motorized wheel.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , further comprising further defining the thermally conductive path from the at least one component through the shaft of the electrically motorized wheel to a frame of a wheeled vehicle upon which the electrically motorized wheel is installed.6. The method as ...

METHOD FOR EXTENDING SERVICE LIFE OF A SACRIFICIAL-LAYER-FREE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL BY LASER SHOCK

Disclosed is a method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock, comprising: performing finite element analysis each position of the wheel under actual working conditions; connecting the to-be-peened wheel to a fixture on a robot; determining laser shock peening parameters; upon laser shock, performing cleaning treatment on the shocked wheel to remove surface ablating; and performing paint spraying treatment on the processed aluminum alloy wheel. The method provided by the present disclosure can not only improve surface hardness of the aluminum alloy wheel, but also form a residual compressive stress layer on a subsurface, thereby restraining crack propagation, prolonging the service life of an aluminum alloy wheel hub and improving stability of the hub. 1. A method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock , wherein the method comprises the steps of:(1) determining to-be-peened positions of the wheel by performing finite element analysis of the stress condition of each position of the wheel under actual working conditions;(2) connecting the wheel to a fixture on a robot, and generating a wheel motion path;(3) determining laser shock peening parameters, starting up the robot and laser devices, and controlling the wheel to move to be subjected to laser shock peening treatment;(4) after laser shock, moving the shocked surface of the wheel to a focus of a laser cleaner by the robot, and performing cleaning treatment of the shocked wheel; and(5) performing paint spraying treatment on the processed wheel.2. The method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock according to claim 1 , wherein an ablating layer formed by laser shock is removed by a laser cleaning method.3. The method for extending service life of a sacrificial-layer-free aluminum alloy wheel by laser shock according to claim 1 , wherein in the step (1) claim 1 , ...

REINFORCING STRUCTURE OF CARBON FIBER RIM

A reinforcing structure of carbon fiber rim is provided. A rim body is made from a carbon fiber material. The rim body includes an external diameter edge to be assembled with a tire, an inner diameter edge to be assembled with hubs and spokes, and two side sections between the outer diameter edge and the inner diameter edge. Metal reinforcing sheets are disposed on the spoke assembling positions of the inner diameter edge and wrapped by the carbon fiber material, and each has two opening edges and a middle ring section connecting the two opening edges. The middle ring section is disposed with a reinforcing part corresponding to the inner diameter edge of the rim body and two reinforcing edge parts corresponding to two side edge sections. 1. A reinforcing structure of a carbon fiber rim , comprising:a rim body made from a carbon fiber material, wherein the rim body comprises an external diameter edge to be assembled with a tire, an inner diameter edge to be assembled with hubs and spokes, and two side sections between the outer diameter edge and the inner diameter edge;a plurality of metal reinforcing sheets wrapped by the carbon fiber material of the rim body, wherein the metal reinforcing sheets each is located on spoke assembling positions of the inner diameter edge as well as has two opening edges and a middle ring section connecting the two opening edges along the radial direction of the rim body, and a thickness is decreased from the middle ring section to the opening edges, and the middle ring section of each metal reinforcing sheet is disposed with a reinforcing part corresponding to the inner diameter edge of the rim body and two reinforcing edge parts corresponding to the two side edge sections of the rim body, the reinforcing part has a through hole to be assembled with a spoke, the reinforcing edge parts are formed at two sides of the reinforcing part, and a thickness is increased from the reinforcing edge parts to the reinforcing part.2. The reinforcing ...

COMPOSITE WHEEL WITH REINFORCED CORE

A one-piece composite wheel has a disc core made from a three-dimensionally reinforced honeycomb structure, with the disc core embedded by a composite material to form a disc section of the wheel. The composite material also forms the rim of the wheel, with the rim being integral with the disc section. 110-. (canceled)11. A one-piece composite wheel , comprising:a rim comprising a composite material; anda disc core comprising a three-dimensionally reinforced honeycomb structure, wherein the disc core is embedded by only the composite material to form a disc section, and wherein the disc core extends across the diameter of the disc section;wherein the composite material is configured to form the rim and to embed the disc core such that the rim is integral with the disc section.12. The wheel of wherein the reinforced honeycomb material comprises aluminum.13. The wheel of wherein the composite material comprises carbon fibers.14. The wheel of wherein the rim further comprises a bead seat insert embedded in the composite material. This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/228,383, filed on Sep. 8, 2011, entitled “Composite Wheel with Reinforced Core”, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/582,709 filed Oct. 21, 2009, entitled “Composite Wheel with Reinforced Core”; which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/315,595 filed Dec. 4, 2008, entitled “Composite Wheel With 3-Dimensional Core”; both of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.The present invention relates to the design and manufacture of a composite wheel. Composite materials have been utilized for their advantage of being lighter in weight than conventional metal wheels. As such, the ability to increase the strength of composite materials through the use of various resins, fibers, and configurations of laying out the fibers has been one area of development in the field of composite wheels.In ...

HYBRID METAL AND COMPOSITE POLYMER WHEELS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Presented are hybrid metal and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite wheels for vehicle wheel assemblies, methods for making/using such wheels, and motor vehicles equipped with such wheels. A wheel for a motor vehicle wheel assembly includes a wheel face with multiple spokes that are circumferentially spaced about and project radially outward from a central hub. The central hub rotatably attaches to the vehicle's body, e.g., via a corner module. The wheel face is fabricated, e.g., as a one-piece structure, from an FRP material. A wheel barrel, which circumscribes the wheel face, includes an annular rim that mounts thereon an inflatable tire. The wheel barrel is fabricated, e.g., as a one-piece structure, from a metallic material. Multiple overmold through holes and/or inset tabs are circumferentially spaced about the annular rim. The FRP material extends through and/or surrounds the overmold through holes/inset tabs and thereby mounts the wheel face to the wheel barrel.

CAST Al-Si-Mg-BASED ALUMINUM ALLOY HAVING EXCELLENT SPECIFIC RIGIDITY, STRENGTH AND DUCTILITY, AND CAST MEMBER AND AUTOMOBILE ROAD WHEEL MADE THEREOF

A casting Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy comprising by mass 12.0-14.0% of Si, 1.5-4.0% of Mg, and 0.10% or less of Mn, the balance being Al and inevitable impurities, and having excellent specific rigidity, strength and ductility, and its cast member. 1. A casting Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy comprising by mass 12.0-14.0% of Si , 1.5-4.0% of Mg , and 0.10% or less of Mn , the balance being Al and inevitable impurities , and having excellent specific rigidity , strength and ductility.2. The casting Al—Si-Mg-based aluminum alloy according to claim 1 , which further comprises 0.05-0.3% by mass of Ti.3. The casting Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy according to claim 1 , which further comprises 0.015-0.03% by mass of Sr.4. A cast member made of the Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy recited in .5. The cast member according to claim 4 , which is subjected to a T6 heat treatment.6. The cast member according to claim 5 , which has specific rigidity (Young's modulus divided by density) of 30 GPa/(g/cm) or more claim 5 , 0.2% yield strength of 180 MPa or more claim 5 , and fracture elongation of 3% or more.7. The cast member according to claim 6 , whose cross section has no linear MgSi longer than 100 μm in optical microscopic observation.8. An automobile road wheel claim 5 , which is the cast member recited in . The present invention relates to a casting Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloy having excellent specific rigidity, strength and ductility, and a cast member made thereof.Cast aluminum alloy members advantageous in reduced weight, the easiness of forming complicated shapes, low production cost, etc. are widely used as various parts. Particularly in automobiles, etc., JIS AC4B, ADC12, etc. of Al—Si—Cu—Mg-based aluminum alloys are used for cases and covers, and JIS AC4CH, ADC3, etc. of Al—Si—Mg-based aluminum alloys are used as underbody parts and road wheels. With energy saving and improved fuel efficiency required, further weight reduction and quality improvement are desired in ...

Bicycle component comprising a body made from aluminium and a body made from composite material, and method for manufacturing such a component

The invention relates to a bicycle component, for example a rim, comprising a body made from aluminium and a body made from composite material coupled with a first surface portion of the body made from aluminium. Such a first surface portion has been subjected to a deoxidation surface treatment. An adhesive substance has been then applied on at least part of said first surface portion for gluing the body made from aluminium to the body made from composite material. A second surface portion of the body made from aluminium has been subjected to an oxidation surface treatment with subsequent fixing of the oxide.

POWERED AIRCRAFT WHEEL DESIGN

A powered aircraft wheel is provided that is designed to include multiple wheel sections configured to define a cavity within the wheel and to support completely within the wheel cavity an onboard non-engine drive means controllable to move an aircraft autonomously without reliance on aircraft engines during taxi and ground travel. Each part of the powered wheel may be constructed of a material specifically selected to emphasize a functional property of the material that is optimal for the function of the wheel part at a specific location. The selected combination of functionally distinct materials gives the powered aircraft wheel a unique optimal structural and functional capability. 1. A powered aircraft wheel constructed for optimal performance comprising , in an aircraft landing gear with one or more wheels equipped with onboard non-engine drive means controllable to power an aircraft landing gear wheel and move an aircraft on a ground surface during ground travel , a multiple part wheel structure configured to support said onboard drive means within a cavity defined by said wheel structure , wherein said wheel structure comprises at least a first wheel section formed of a first material selected to emphasize a first functional property and a second wheel section formed of a second material selected to emphasize a second functional property different from said first functional property.2. The powered aircraft wheel of claim 1 , wherein said first functional property comprises stiffness or structural integrity.3. The powered aircraft wheel of claim 1 , wherein said second functional property comprises thermal conductivity.4. The powered aircraft wheel of claim 2 , wherein said first material comprises an alloy of steel or an alloy of titanium characterized by a desired optimal level of stiffness or structural integrity for aircraft wheels.5. The powered aircraft wheel of claim 3 , wherein said second material comprises a selected alloy of aluminum characterized ...

BICYCLE HUB ASSEMBLY

The bicycle hub assembly includes a hub axle, a hub body, a bearing unit, a lock member, and a tool engagement member. The bearing unit is configured to rotatably support the hub body around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis. The bearing unit includes an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of rolling members. The lock member prevents the inner race of the bearing unit from rotating relative to the hub axle. The tool engagement member is configured to rotate the inner race of the bearing unit relative to the hub axle. 1. A bicycle hub assembly comprising:a hub axle having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end in an axial direction parallel to a rotational center axis of the bicycle hub assembly and an axle threaded portion formed on at least one of the first end and the second end;a hub body rotatably supported around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis;a bearing unit configured to rotatably support the hub body around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis and including an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of rolling members disposed between the outer race and the inner race, the inner race having a first torque-transmitting portion and a bearing threaded portion configured to threadedly engage with the axle threaded portion of the hub axle;a lock member configured to prevent the inner race of the bearing unit from rotating relative to the hub axle in a state where the bearing unit and the lock member are mounted to the hub axle, the lock member having a first tool-engagement portion and a lock-member threaded portion configured to threadedly engage with the axle threaded portion; anda tool engagement member configured to rotate the inner race of the bearing unit relative to the hub axle and having a second tool-engagement portion and a second torque-transmitting portion configured to engage with the first torque-transmitting portion of the inner race.2. The bicycle hub assembly ...

VEHICLE WHEEL

The fastening through hole includes the conical hollow portion conically hollowed from the tube outer circumferential surface of the rim , the through hole penetrating the rim at a center portion of the conical hollow portion in a diametrical direction. The opening of the conical hollow portion on a side of the tube outer circumferential surface includes the conical tube having an external conical shape which is substantially the same as the conical hollow portion. The conical tube of the conical tube is set to be greater than a diameter of the head portion of the male screw member. 1. A vehicle wheel comprising:a rim that is made of fiber-reinforced resin and has a substantially circular tube shape;a fastening through hole penetrating a wall of a tube of the rim;a bushing that has a substantially tube shape and is inserted through the fastening through hole;a spoke that is disposed inside the rim and made of a light metal;a female screw hole that opens at a circumferential surface of the spoke and has female thread on an inner circumferential surface thereof; anda male screw member that penetrates the bushing from a side of outer circumferential surface of the tube of the rim and engages with the female screw hole to fasten the rim to the spoke, a conical hollow portion hollowed in a conical shape in the outer circumferential surface of the tube of the rim; and', 'a through hole penetrating the rim in a diametrical direction at a center portion of the conical hollow portion, wherein an opening on a side of the outer circumferential surface of the tube at the conical hollow portion is set to have a larger diameter than a diameter of a head portion of the male screw member;, 'wherein the fastening through hole compriseswherein the bushing comprises:a conical tube portion having a conical exterior shape which is substantially equivalent to the conical shape of the conical hollow portion, andwherein an end portion on a large diameter side of the conical tube is set to ...

INCREASING STRENGTH OF AN ALUMINUM ALLOY

In an example of a method for increasing strength of an aluminum alloy, the aluminum alloy is formed in a molten state. The aluminum alloy includes from about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % silicon, from greater than 0.2 wt % to about 0.5 wt % chromium, from about 0.1 wt % to about 0.5 wt % magnesium, from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.1 wt % titanium, equal to or less than about 0.5 wt % iron, equal to or less than about 0.5 wt % manganese, and a balance of aluminum. The aluminum alloy is subjected to a solution heat treatment. The aluminum alloy is quenched, and the aluminum alloy is age hardened at an age hardening temperature ranging from about 140° C. to 175° C. for a time period ranging from about 3 hours to about 35 hours. 1. A method for increasing strength of an aluminum alloy , the method comprising: from about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % silicon;', 'from greater than 0.2 wt % to about 0.5 wt % chromium;', 'from about 0.1 wt % to about 0.6 wt % magnesium;', 'from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.1 wt % titanium;', 'equal to or less than about 0.5 wt % iron;', 'equal to or less than about 0.5 wt % manganese; and', 'a balance of aluminum;, 'forming the aluminum alloy in a molten state, the aluminum alloy includingsubjecting the aluminum alloy to a solution heat treatment;quenching the aluminum alloy; andage hardening the aluminum alloy at an age hardening temperature ranging from about 140° C. to 175° C. for a time period ranging from about 3 hours to about 35 hours.2. The method as defined in wherein the solution heat treatment occurs at a solution heat treatment temperature ranging from about 510° C. to about 570° C.3. The method as defined in wherein the quenching occurs at a quenching temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 90° C.4. The method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising casting the aluminum alloy by a high pressure die-cast process claim 1 , a low-pressure die casting process claim 1 , a gravity casting process claim 1 , or a squeeze casting process ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HIGH STRENGTH SPOKE LACED WHEEL WITH REDUCED WEIGHT INCLUDING FORCE SPECIFIC LACING

A wheel for a two wheeled vehicle including a flange and a plurality of spokes, the spokes connecting the rim to the flange, wherein brake force spokes of the plurality of spokes are stronger than drive force spokes of the plurality of spokes. In one alternative, the flange has an inner and an outer area. 1. A wheel for a two wheeled vehicle , the wheel comprising:a rim;a flange;a plurality of spokes, the spokes connecting the rim to the flange, wherein brake force spokes of the plurality of spokes are stronger than drive force spokes of the plurality of spokes.2. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the flange has an inner and an outer area and the brake force spokes on the brake side of the wheel are attached to the inner area of the flange.3. The wheel of claim 2 , wherein the drive force spokes of the brake side of the wheel are attached to the outer area of the flange.4. The wheel of claim 3 , wherein the drive force spokes on the drive side of the wheel are attached to the inner area of the flange.5. The wheel of claim 4 , wherein the brake force spokes on the drive side of the wheel are attached to the outer area of the flange.6. The wheel of claim 5 , wherein the wheel is a rear wheel of a bicycle.7. The wheel of claim 6 , wherein the brake force spokes are made out thicker gauge spoke than the drive force spokes.8. The wheel of claim 7 , wherein the brake force spokes are attached to the rim via a brass nipple and the drive force spokes are attached to the rim via an aluminum nipple.9. A two wheeled system for a vehicle claim 7 , the system comprising:a first and second wheel, the first and second wheel each having a rim, a flange, and a plurality of spokes, wherein brake force spokes of the plurality of spokes are stronger than drive force spokes of the plurality of spokes.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the flange of each of the first and second wheel has an inner and an outer area and the brake force spokes on the brake side of the first wheel are attached ...

Single Shell Bicycle Hub with Enlarged Drive-Side Flange

A single shell bicycle wheel hub described herein facilitates improved performance and reduced energy loss. A rear hub assembly includes a single shell that forms a non-drive-side spoke flange and a drive-side spoke flange. The drive-side flange is enlarged relative to the non-drive-side flange thereby improving the angle of the spoke attachment to the hub and facilitating more even spoke tensioning. For example, a drive-side flange diameter is at least 100 mm. The flanges are optionally tilted toward a wheel center line to more directly align the flange and spoke holes with the assembled spokes. The single shell hub is formed so as to receive three sets of bearings with two of the three sets of bearings mounted near the center line of the hub assembly.

HYBRID WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT PIN

A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a face portion and a rim portion. The face portion is formed from an alloy and defines a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly between a central portion and a proximal bead element. The rim portion is formed of a composite material that defines an annular wall extending between the proximal bead element and a distal bead element. The face portion defines a mating member that is disposed in mating engagement with a rim seat defined by the rim portion. The mating member and the rim seat define a receptor for receiving a pin with said pin including shear resistors oriented to counteract shear forces F between said face portion and the rim portion. 1. A wheel assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a face portion and a rim portion;said face portion being formed from an alloy defining a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly between a central portion and a proximal bead element;said rim portion being formed of a composite material defining an annular wall and extending between said proximal bead element and a distal bead element;said face portion defining a mating member being disposed in mating engagement with a rim seat defined by said rim portion; andsaid mating member and said rim seat defining a receptor for receiving a pin with said pin including shear resistors oriented to counteract shear forces F between said face portion and said rim portion.2. The wheel assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein said pin defines a pin axis and said shear resistors define fibrous fillers aligned with said pin axis being angularly displaced from circumferential shear forces F between said face portion and said rim portion.3. The wheel assembly set forth in claim 2 , wherein said rim element is adjoined to said face element with adhesive.4. The wheel assembly set forth in claim 3 , wherein said pin is retained in said receptor with adhesive.5. The wheel assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein said pin is defined by an alloy ...

Hybrid rim of a wheel with a wheel hub motor

A hybrid rim of a wheel provided with a wheel hub motor of a motor vehicle includes a non-metal part and a metal part, wherein a rotor housing of the wheel hub motor at least partially forms the metal part of the hybrid rim.

CYCLE WHEEL RIM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

A cycle wheel rim adapted to receive an open tire. The rim has a U-shaped radial cross section, with two sidewalls located on opposite sides of a median plane of the rim, and a lower bridge connecting the sidewalls. An upper bridge connects the sidewalls to form a closed contour. The upper bridge includes a median zone extending on opposite sides of the median plane. In the median zone and on a circumferential portion of the rim greater than or equal to 50% of its circumference, a reduced thickness of the upper bridge is less than 0.75 mm, or in an alternative embodiment, less than 0.65 mm. 1. A rim for a cycle wheel designed to receive an open tire and including a U-shaped radial cross section , the rim further comprising:two sidewalls located on opposite respective sides of a median plane of the rim;an upper bridge connecting the sidewalls, the upper bridge comprising a median zone extending on both of the sides of the median plane of the rim;in the median zone and on a circumferential portion of the rim that is greater than or equal to 50% of the circumference of the rim, a reduced thickness of the upper bridge being less than 0.75 mm.2. A rim according to claim 1 , wherein:in the median zone and on a circumferential portion of the rim that is greater than or equal to 50% of the circumference of the rim, a reduced thickness of the upper bridge is less than 0.65 mm.3. A rim according to claim 1 , wherein:a width of the median zone of the upper bridge is greater than 10 mm.4. A rim according to claim 1 , wherein:a width of the median zone of the upper bridge is greater than 16 mm.5. A rim according to claim 1 , further comprising:two channels located on both sides of the plane median, each of the two channels being configured to receive a bead of the tire; andwherein a maximum depth of each of the two channels is less than 7.0 mm.6. A rim according to claim 5 , wherein:a maximum depth of each of the two channels is less than 5.0 mm.7. A rim according to claim 5 , ...

AIRCRAFT WHEEL WITH A REMOVABLE RIM FLANGE

An aircraft wheel rim includes a main portion and a removable portion. The main portion includes a hub and a disk extending between the hub and an annular outer portion that receives a tire and is shaped to form a rim one of its sides of the annular outer portion. A second side of the annular outer portion is shaped to receive the removable portion, which forms a second flange on the second side of the annular outer portion after a tire has been put into place. The rim further includes a blocking device that limits rotation of the removable portion relative to the main portion. The blocking element include at least one key having a head engaged in a matching receptacle in the removable portion and a root engaging a steel peg that is shrink fitted in the main portion. 1. An aircraft wheel rim , comprising a main portion and a removable portion , the main portion comprising a hub , a disk extending between the hub , and an annular outer portion for receiving a tire and having a flange at a first side , a second side of the annular outer portion being shaped to receive the removable portion , the removable portion forming a removable flange that is fitted onto the annular outer portion after a tire has been put into place , the rim including blocking element for blocking movement in rotation of the removable flange relative to the rim , wherein the blocking element comprises at least one key having a head engaged in a matching receptacle in the removable portion and a root fastened by at least one steel peg that is shrink fitted in the main portion and that extends parallel to an axis of rotation of the wheel in order to project from the rim and receive the root of the key.2. The rim according to claim 1 , wherein the peg is engaged in an orifice in the rim that extends parallel to an axis of rotation of the rim.3. The rim according to claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of bars configured to drive rotation of brake rotor disks claim 2 , each bar having an end ...

Wheel assembly

A wheel for a pneumatic tire has a rim with one monolithic bead seat and a removable beat seat. The removable bead seat has two halves that embrace the rim and engage a groove to retain the tire. The removable bead seat may have a second lip either monolithically formed or as a part of a separate retainer that bolts to the bead seat. The wheel may be made from aluminum alloy.

Vehicle wheel including antirotation plate

A vehicle wheel includes a first annular component, a second annular component configured to be separable from the first annular component and mechanically connected to and aligned with the first annular component about an axis of rotation of the wheel, and a plate. In some examples, when the first and second annular components are mechanically connected, the first and second annular components are configured to receive a tire and define a recess along an annular surface of the first and second annular components, the recess being configured to receive the plate. In addition, in some examples, when the plate is received in the recess, the plate inhibits relative rotation between the first annular component and the second annular component about the axis of rotation of the wheel.

WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY

A wheel rim assembly includes a rim defining a rim opening, a wheel disk disposed in the rim opening, a plurality of first fastening members fastening the wheel disk to the rim, and a plurality of second fastening members. The wheel disk includes a center disk defining a center bore that is coaxial with the rim, and a plurality of spokes interconnecting the center disk and the rim. The first fastening members fasten the spokes to the rim such that removal of the first fastening member permits separation of the spoke from the rim. The second fastening members fasten the spokes to the center disk such that removal of the second fastening member permits separation of the spoke from the center disk. 1. A wheel rim assembly comprising:a rim that defines a rim opening; a center disk defining a center bore that is coaxial with said rim, and', 'a plurality of spokes interconnecting said center disk and said rim;, 'a wheel disk that is disposed in said rim opening, and that includes'}a plurality of first fastening members that fasten. said wheel disk to said rim, each of said first fastening members fastening removably a respective one of said spokes to said rim such that removal of said first fastening member permits separation of said spoke from said rim; anda plurality of second fastening members, each of said second fastening members fastening removably a respective one of said spokes to said center disk such that removal of said second fastening member permits separation of said spoke from said center disk.2. The wheel rim assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said wheel disk further includes a plurality of adornment panels arranged along a circumference of said rim claim 1 , each of said adornment panels being registered with a space between a respective adjacent pair of said spokes.3. The wheel rim assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each adjacent pair of said adornment panels define a gap that exposes a respective one of said spokes.4. The wheel rim assembly ...

COMPOSITE WHEEL

The present application provides a composite wheel, including spokes, a rim and a central disc, one end of each spoke being connected to the central disc and the other end of each spoke being connected to the rim, each spoke includes a spoke skeleton and a spoke shell, and the spoke skeleton is wrapped by the spoke shell; and the spoke shell is made of plastic, rubber, nylon or resin. The technical solution of the present application brings the beneficial technical effects of overcoming the contradiction between the pursuit of the artistic design effect of the wheel and the pursuit of the lightweight of the wheel and meeting the strength requirement of the wheel. 1. A composite wheel , comprising spokes , a rim and a central disc , one end of each spoke being connected to the central disc and the other end of each spoke being connected to the rim , wherein each spoke comprises a spoke skeleton and a spoke shell , and the spoke skeleton is wrapped by the spoke shell; and the spoke shell is made of plastic , rubber , nylon or resin.2. The composite wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the spoke skeleton has a T-shaped cross section or π-shaped cross section claim 1 , top transverse edge of T-shaped spoke skeleton or π-shaped spoke skeleton is disposed close to outer surface of a hub claim 1 , and the longitudinal edge of T-shaped spoke skeleton or π-shaped spoke skeleton is disposed to point to inner cavity of the hub.3. The composite wheel according to claim 2 , wherein the top transverse edge of T-shaped spoke skeleton or π-shaped spoke skeleton has a thickness of 6-8 mm and the longitudinal edge has a thickness of 3-5 mm.4. The composite wheel according to claim 2 , wherein the spoke skeleton is in one spoke claim 2 , the top transverse edge of T-shaped spoke skeleton or π-shaped spoke skeleton has a width of 22-45 mm and the longitudinal edge has a width of 25-40 mm.5. The composite wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the spoke skeletons are integrated with the ...

WHEEL IN WHICH HETEROGENEOUS MATERIAL IS INSERTED

A wheel includes a main wheel having a stepped core part and a tire formed of a urethane material as an outer surface thereof, and an auxiliary wheel having a ring shape and provided on a circumferentially-central portion of an outer surface of the main wheel, on which the tire is provided, in an insertion manner. The main wheel is formed of a plastic material, and the auxiliary wheel is formed of a metallic material that is different from the material of the main wheel. 1. A wheel comprising:{'b': 110', '111', '101, 'a main wheel () having a stepped core part () and a tire () formed of a urethane material as an outer surface thereof; and'}{'b': 120', '110', '101, 'an auxiliary wheel () having a ring shape and provided on a circumferentially-central portion of the outer surface of the main wheel (), on which the tire () is provided, in an insertion manner,'}{'b': 110', '120', '110, 'wherein the main wheel () is formed of a plastic material, and the auxiliary wheel () is formed of a metallic material that is different from the material of the main wheel ().'}2120110120110. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary wheel () and the main wheel () have a difference in specific gravity (density) and the metallic auxiliary wheel () is coupled to the outer surface of the main wheel () so as to increase a rotation speed of the wheel due to a local mass increase at the same volume.3110112120120112. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the main wheel () is provided with a protruded ring-type recess () in which the auxiliary wheel () is inserted into and coupled to along a circumferentially-central portion of an outer surface of the recess claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary wheel () protrudes farther than the protruded ring-type recess ().4110120110. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the main wheel () is configured such that the auxiliary wheel () is integrally embedded in the circumferentially-central portion of the outer surface of the main wheel ().5120. The wheel of claim 1 , ...

WHEEL DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

The invention at hand refers to a wheel disc brake assembly comprising a wheel rim, a coupler ring and an annular brake disc arranged in a concentric manner, wherein an outer surface of the coupler ring is connected to an inner surface of the wheel rim and an inner surface of the coupler ring is connected to an outer surface of the annular brake disc. The wheel disc brake assembly further comprises a caliper with at least two brake pads facing each other, wherein the caliper surrounds at least a part of the inner surface of the annular brake disc and the at least two brake pads are configured to press against opposite side faces of the annular brake disc. 1. A wheel disc brake assembly comprising:a wheel rim, a coupler ring and an annular brake disc arranged in a concentric manner, wherein an outer surface of the coupler ring is connected to an inner surface of the wheel rim and an inner surface of the coupler ring is connected to an outer surface of the annular brake disc, anda disc brake caliper with at least two brake pads facing each other, wherein the disc brake caliper surrounds at least a part of an inner circumference of the annular brake disc and the at least two brake pads are configured to press against opposite side faces of the annular brake disc.2. Wheel disc brake assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the outer surface of the coupler ring with a normal vector pointing in a radial direction of the coupler ring is connected to the inner surface of the wheel rim in a planar manner.3. Wheel disc brake assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the coupler ring is connected to the wheel rim and/or the annular brake disc via at least one bolt claim 1 , press fit claim 1 , welding or adhesive bonding.4. Wheel disc brake assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the annular brake disc is coupled to a spoke detachable from the wheel rim.5. Wheel disc brake assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the coupler ...

COMPOSITE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A composite wheel assembly and method of construction thereof is provided. The composite wheel assembly includes a lightweight annular fiber-reinforced barrel having an inner surface and an outer surface configured to support a tire thereon. A lightweight metal central hub assembly is fixed to the barrel. The metal central hub assembly includes a central hub portion and plurality of support spokes extending outwardly from the metal central hub portion. A wheel cladding contrasting in at least one of material type, color, texture and surface finish to an outwardly facing surface of the central hub assembly is fixed to the outwardly facing surface of the central hub assembly. 1. A composite wheel assembly , comprising:an annular fiber-reinforced barrel extending about a central axis about which said composite wheel assembly rotates, said annular fiber-reinforced barrel having a barrel inner surface facing said central axis and a barrel outer surface facing away from said central axis with at least one flange extending radially inwardly from said barrel inner surface;a metal central hub assembly having a central hub portion with a through opening extending about said central axis and a plurality of support spokes extending radially outwardly from said central hub portion, said metal central hub assembly being attached to said at least one flange of said fiber-reinforced barrel; anda wheel cladding fixedly bonded to at least a portion of an outwardly facing surface of said metal central hub assembly.2. The composite wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein said annular fiber-reinforced barrel is constructed of material including at least one of carbon fiber claim 1 , fiber-glass fiber claim 1 , basalt fiber.3. The composite wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein said metal central hub assembly is formed from one of cast aluminum claim 2 , forged aluminum claim 2 , stamped aluminum claim 2 , hydro-formed aluminum claim 2 , cast magnesium claim 2 , forged magnesium.4. The ...

COMPOSITE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A composite wheel assembly and method of construction thereof is provided. The composite wheel assembly includes a lightweight annular aluminum barrel having an inner surface and an outer surface configured to support a tire thereon. A lightweight metal central hub assembly is fixed to the barrel. The metal central hub assembly includes a central hub portion and plurality of support spokes extending outwardly from the central hub portion to free ends, wherein the free ends are fixed to the inner surface of the aluminum barrel. A wheel cladding contrasting in at least one of material type, color, texture and surface finish to an outwardly facing surface the central hub assembly is fixed to the outwardly facing surface of the central hub assembly. 1. A composite wheel assembly , comprising:an annular aluminum barrel extending about a central axis about which said composite wheel assembly rotates, said annular aluminum barrel having a barrel inner surface facing said central axis and a barrel outer surface facing away from said central axis;a metal central hub assembly having a central hub portion with a through opening extending about said central axis and a plurality of support spokes extending radially outwardly from said central hub portion to free ends detached from one another, said free ends being attached to said barrel inner surface; anda wheel cladding fixedly bonded to at least a portion of an outwardly facing surface of said metal central hub assembly.2. The composite wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein said metal central hub assembly is formed from one of forged aluminum claim 1 , stamped aluminum claim 1 , hydro-formed aluminum claim 1 , and stamped aluminum.3. The composite wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the metal central hub assembly is formed from a 6061 or 5454 aluminum alloy.4. The composite wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein said free ends of said support spokes are welded to said inner surface of said aluminum barrel.5. The composite wheel ...

Water Drain Holes For Wheels Having A Hollow Rim

Water drain holes, located through the sidewalls of hollow rims for vehicle wheels not sealed from water ingress, is described herein to provide an egress for accumulated water. The water drain holes in a wheel rim can be for any type of vehicle utilizing a hollow rim design for wheels when not sealed from water ingress. Without drain holes, accumulated water inside a hollow rim adds significant weight, which produces undesirable effects, such as resistance to the vehicle driver input to accelerate, steer, and otherwise control the vehicle, such as but not limited to a bicycle. Also, accumulated water inside a hollow rim enables increased galvanic current conductivity, producing corrosion. 1. A wheel rim comprising a hollow design , sometimes called “double-wall” design , wherein the side walls have water drain holes. The hollow rim sidewall holes are an egress , a drain from the inner area of the rim , allowing accumulated water which had ingress by spokes and nipples through the rim spoke bed holes. In hollow rims accumulated water is otherwise retained for long periods of time adding weight and accelerating corrosion due to galvanic current conductivity. The water drain holes may be in one or many locations of one or both sides of the rim. A bicycle rim is commonly constructed with a hollow rim design. The type of vehicle is not limited to bicycles.2. The rim of claim 1 , can be produced from any suitable material claim 1 , for example metals such as aluminum alloy claim 1 , steel claim 1 , titanium; and composites such as carbon-fiber; plastic; and the like.3. The rim of claim 1 , having holes through the outside facing rim walls claim 1 , are drilled or molded or otherwise implement through the rim sidewall into the inside hollow claim 1 , with hole size no less than 0.10 of an inch to 2.50 inches in hole diameter claim 1 , width or height.4. The rim of claim 1 , having some or all holes through the outside facing rim walls claim 1 , are optimally located so ...

HYBRID WHEEL

A hybrid wheel including a functional rim, a center disc, and a wheel face insert, wherein the wheel rim and the center disc are made of a specified material, and wherein the wheel face insert is made of a dissimilar material. The wheel face insert can be secured to the center disc by at least one of screws, pins, rivets, or structural adhesive, and/or the wheel face insert can be secured to the functional rim by at least one of screws, pins, rivets, or structural adhesive. 116-. (canceled)17. A hybrid wheel comprising a functional wheel rim , a center disc , and a wheel face insert , the functional wheel rim having a first bead rim and an opposed second bead rim , and an annular opening through the center thereof along an axial direction , the annular opening having an inner annular surface ,the center disc configured to be positioned within the annular opening of the functional wheel rim and having an outer annular edge configured to be secured to the inner annular surface of the functional wheel rim, andthe wheel face insert configured to be secured directly to the center disc to form the hybrid wheel.18. The hybrid wheel of claim 17 , wherein the wheel rim and the center disc are made of a specified material claim 17 , and wherein the specified material is steel claim 17 , or a composite material claim 17 , or both.19. The hybrid wheel of claim 18 , wherein the specified material is high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel having a 45 ksi min yield in 2 mm or thinner.20. The hybrid wheel of claim 18 , wherein the wheel face insert is made of at least one of aluminum alloy claim 18 , magnesium claim 18 , carbon composite claim 18 , or plastic.21. The hybrid wheel of claim 19 , wherein the wheel face insert is made of at least one of aluminum alloy claim 19 , magnesium claim 19 , carbon composite claim 19 , or plastic.22. The hybrid wheel of claim 17 , wherein the wheel face insert is locked in place to the center disc with chamfered bolt apertures.23. The hybrid ...

BICYCLE RIM

A bicycle rim comprises a base member, a cover member, and a spoke attachment member. The base member includes a truss structure that defines at least one opening. The cover member at least partly covers the at least one opening of the base member. The spoke attachment member is a separate member from the base member and the cover member. The spoke attachment member is non-rotatably attached to the base member. 1. A bicycle rim comprising:a base member including a truss structure that defines at least one opening;a cover member at least partly covering the at least one opening of the base member; anda spoke attachment member that is a separate member from the base member and the cover member, the spoke attachment member being non-rotatably attached to the base member.2. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe truss structure includes at least one slanting member that intersects with a radial direction with respect to a rotational center axis of the bicycle rim.3. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe truss structure further includes at least one radially extending member with respect to the rotational center axis.4. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe truss structure includes a plurality of slanting members that intersect with a radial direction with respect to a rotational center axis of the bicycle rim.5. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe truss structure further includes a plurality of radially extending members with respect to the rotational center axis.6. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe truss structure defines a plurality of openings.7. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe base member has a radially outer peripheral part and a radially inner peripheral part; andthe spoke attachment member is attached to the radially inner peripheral part of the base member.8. The bicycle rim according to ; whereinthe cover member has a radially outer peripheral part and a radially inner peripheral part; andthe spoke attachment member is ...

LIGHTWEIGHT HUB MADE OF ALUMINUM-STEEL COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The utility model relates to the technical field of a hub, particularly to a light-weight hub made of a steel-aluminum composite material. The hub includes an aluminum alloy base body, an outer bearing hole steel sleeve, an inner bearing hole steel sleeve and a plurality of bolt hole steel inserts; wherein a plurality of wheel bolt holes and brake disc bolt holes in a circumferential side of a flange of the aluminum alloy base body are provided with steel inserts; and an outer bearing outer race and an inner bearing outer race are respectively press-fitted into the outer bearing steel sleeve and the inner bearing steel sleeve in an interference manner, so as to be fixedly connected with the hub. 18-. (canceled)9. A lightweight hub made of a steel-aluminum composite material , which is applied in a chassis of a land wheeled vehicle , wherein the hub comprises an aluminum alloy base body , an outer bearing hole steel sleeve , an inner bearing hole steel sleeve , an outer bearing outer race , an inner bearing outer race and a plurality of bolt hole steel inserts; wherein the outer bearing outer race and the inner bearing outer race are respectively press-fitted into the outer bearing hole steel sleeve and the inner bearing hole steel sleeve in an interference manner , so as to be fixedly connected with the hub; and a plurality of bolt holes in a circumferential side of a flange of the aluminum alloy base body are provided with bolt hole steel inserts , bolt hole steel inserts are provided around circumferential sides of the bolt holes , and end faces of the steel inserts are exposed on a flange surface of the aluminum alloy base body so as to be in direct contact with bolt heads or other fastening connectors; wherein the outer bearing hole steel sleeve is made of a material with the same thermal expansion coefficient as that of the outer bearing outer race , and the inner bearing hole steel sleeve is made of a material with the same thermal expansion coefficient as ...

MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL

A wheel for a motor vehicle having a wheel rim connected to a wheel flange via wheel spokes. At least one wheel spoke having a higher mass than at least one of the remaining wheel spokes. The higher mass of the at least one wheel spoke partially compensated for by the lower mass of the at least one remaining wheel spoke. 1. A wheel for a motor vehicle comprising:a flange and a rim;wheel spokes connecting said flange to said rim; andat least one wheel spoke has a higher mass than at least one of the remaining wheel spokes, wherein the higher mass of the at least one wheel spoke is partially compensated for by a mass reduction of the at least one remaining wheel spoke.2. The wheel of including an even number of wheel spokes claim 1 , wherein half of the wheel spokes have a higher mass than the remaining wheel spokes.3. The wheel of wherein the wheel spokes having a higher mass each have the same mass and the wheel spokes having a lower mass each have the same mass.4. The wheel of wherein the wheel spokes having a higher mass and the wheel spokes having a lower mass are arranged alternately in a peripheral direction of the wheel flange.5. The wheel of wherein all the wheel spokes have a similar configuration when viewed from an outer side.6. The wheel of wherein the at least one wheel spoke having a higher mass has a substantially U-shaped cross section having a greater wall thickness than a wall thickness of at least one of the remaining wheel spokes.7. The wheel of wherein all of said wheel spokes have a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional profile including a wall; andsaid wheel spokes having a higher mass having a greater wall thickness than said remaining wheel spokes.8. The wheel of wherein said wheel spokes having a higher mass include increased material located near said flange.9. The wheel of wherein said wheel spokes having a higher mass include increased material located near said rim.10. The wheel of wherein said wheel spokes having a higher mass include ...

VEHICLE WHEEL RIM

A vehicle wheel rim is printed with a metal alloy by a three-dimensional printing method. The rim includes a substantially circular rolling strip defined by a front edge and a rear edge. The rolling strip includes a central rim base, a front part including fittings for a front tire support, located between the rim base and the front edge, and a rear part including fittings for a rear tire support, located between the rim base and the rear edge. The rim is designed to be mounted on a vehicle such that the front edge is located on an outer side of the vehicle and the rear edge is located on an inner side of the vehicle. The rolling strip includes a plurality of cavities in the thickness thereof and in a radial section. 110-. (canceled)11. A rim for a wheel of a vehicle , printed with a metal alloy by a three-dimensional printing method , the rim comprising: a central rim base,', 'a front fittings part for front support of a tire, located between the rim base and the front flange, and', 'a rear fittings part for rear support of a tire, located between the rim base and the rear flange,, 'a substantially circular barrel delimited by a front flange and a rear flange, the barrel comprisingwherein the rim is configured to be assembled on a vehicle such that the front flange is located on an outer side of the vehicle and the rear flange is located on an inner side of the vehicle, andwherein the barrel comprises, within its thickness and in a radial cross section, a plurality of cavities.12. The rim as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the front fittings part comprises a front outer surface configured to come into contact with a tire claim 11 , and a front inner surface opposite to said front outer surface claim 11 , the front fittings part comprising a front hook and a front bead seat for the tire claim 11 , the barrel comprising a front hook cavity located at least in part in the front hook claim 11 , and a front bead seat cavity located at least in part between the front bead ...

ALUMINUM WHEELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Aluminum wheels include a rim and a disc having a mounting portion. The mounting portion includes an inner mounting face and an outer mounting face. The mounting portion also includes a coarse grain region and a fine grain region. The coarse grain region can be adjacent, and at least partially form, one of the inner mounting face or the outer mounting face. The coarse grain region includes aluminum alloy grains of a first average grain length that is greater than 1 mm. The fine grain region extends between the coarse grain region and the other of the inner mounting face or the outer mounting face. The fine grain region includes aluminum alloy grains of a second average grain length that is less than 0.5 mm. 1. A wheel , comprising:a rim; and an inner mounting face and an outer mounting face; and', the coarse grain region being adjacent to, and at least partially forming, one of the inner mounting face or the outer mounting face;', 'the coarse grain region including aluminum alloy grains of a first average grain length, wherein the first average grain length is greater than 1 mm;', 'the fine grain region extending between the coarse grain region and the other of the inner mounting face or the outer mounting face; and', 'the fine grain region including aluminum alloy grains of a second average grain length, wherein the second average grain length is less than 0.5 mm., 'a coarse grain region and a fine grain region,'}], 'a disc having a mounting portion, the mounting portion including2. The wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the disc further comprises a disc slope region between the mounting portion and the rim claim 1 , and wherein the disc slope region includes aluminum alloy grains of the second average grain length.3. The wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the first average grain length is less than 25 mm.4. The wheel according to claim 1 , wherein the coarse grain region has a depth of no less than 0.2 mm.5. The wheel according to claim 4 , wherein the depth ...

BEARING ASSEMBLY

A bearing assembly includes a hub element or a housing element, the hub element or the housing element having at least one opening, at least one intermediate element mounted in the at least one opening, the at least one intermediate element including at least one wave-shaped or lug-shaped projection in contact with the hub element or the housing element, and a first bearing element press-fit in the at least one intermediate element and a second bearing element mounted in the at least one opening, the second bearing element being movable relative to the first bearing element. 1. A bearing assembly comprising:a hub element or a housing element, the hub element or the housing element having at least one opening,at least one intermediate element mounted in the at least one opening, the at least one intermediate element including at least one wave-shaped and/or lug-shaped projection in contact with the hub element or the housing element; anda first bearing element press-fit in the at least one intermediate element and a second bearing element mounted in the at least one opening, the second bearing element being movable relative to the first bearing element.2. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one wave-shaped and/or lug-shaped projection projects into a recessed portion of the at least one opening.3. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the housing element or hub element is formed from a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion claim 1 , and the at least one intermediate element is formed from a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion different than the first coefficient of thermal expansion.4. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the housing element or hub element is formed from aluminum claim 1 , and the at least one intermediate element is formed from steel.5. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one intermediate element and the first ...

WHEEL SECURING STRUCTURE OF TRUCKS

This invention is related to a wheel securing structure of trucks. The securing structure mainly install iron screwshaft liners on keyholes of the mounting parts of the aluminum rims. The bolts of the assembling part correspondingly penetrate the holes of the screwshaft liners each. A first folded edge and a second folded edge are formed on two terminals of the screwshaft liners to respectively insert into the conical pits of the mounting part of the rims. The nuts screw onto the bolts of the assembling part to secure the rim onto the assembling part and the nuts. When the trucks pass bumping roads, the relative motion, caused by vibrations, is occurred between the rims and the assembling part. Therefore, friction is generated between the wheels and the bolts, as well as the nuts and the terminal surfaces of the assembling part. The screwshaft liner is used to let the friction above act on the screwshaft liner. Therefore, the soft aluminum rim will not be directly rubbed by the bolts, nuts, and the assemble part to be damaged. Accordingly, the aluminum rim can be suitable for the trucks and other heavy vehicles. 1plural iron screwshaft liners have a cylindrical shape and sleeve-connected to the keyholes of the mounting part of the rim respectively to tightly match the screwshaft liners and the keyholes, the bolts penetrate holes of the screwshaft liners, a length of the screwshaft liners is longer than a length of the keyholes to let two ends of the screwshaft liners each extend out of the keyholes, conical pits are formed on two terminal surfaces of the mounting part and respectively correspond to the keyholes, two ends of the screwshaft liners each are folded to form a first folded edge and a second folded edge to respectively insert into the conical pits on two terminal surfaces, as well as the rim, the assembling parts and the nuts are secured and positioned.. A truck's securing structure, comprising an aluminum rim, wherein the rim comprises a mounting part, a ...

Aluminum alloys for applications such as wheels and methods of manufacture

Aluminum alloys described herein include silicon, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, and chromium. In various implementations, the aluminum alloys also include one or more of zinc and titanium. Typically, a total amount of iron and manganese in the aluminum alloys is no less than 0.28% by weight and no greater than 0.45% by weight, and the grains in the aluminum alloys have an average grain length of no greater than 6 mm. Aluminum alloy billets can be forged for wheel production at selected temperatures.

BICYCLE HUB ASSEMBLY

The bicycle hub assembly includes a hub axle, a hub body, a bearing unit, a lock member, and a tool engagement member. The bearing unit is configured to rotatably support the hub body around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis. The bearing unit includes an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of rolling members. The lock member prevents the inner race of the bearing unit from rotating relative to the hub axle. The lock member has an outer peripheral surface. The tool engagement member is configured to rotate the inner race of the bearing unit relative to the hub axle. The tool engagement member has an inner peripheral surface. The inner peripheral surface of the tool engagement member is disposed radially outwardly relative to the outer peripheral surface of the lock member. 1. A bicycle hub assembly comprising:a hub axle having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end in an axial direction parallel to a rotational center axis of the bicycle hub assembly and an axle threaded portion formed on at least one of the first end and the second end;a hub body rotatably supported around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis;a bearing unit configured to rotatably support the hub body around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis and including an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of rolling members disposed between the outer race and the inner race, the inner race having a first torque-transmitting portion and a bearing threaded portion configured to threadedly engage with the axle threaded portion of the hub axle;a lock member configured to prevent the inner race of the bearing unit from rotating relative to the hub axle in a fully assembled state where the bearing unit and the lock member are mounted to the hub axle, the lock member having a first tool-engagement portion and a lock-member threaded portion configured to threadedly engage with the axle threaded portion, the lock member having an ...

Lightweight process of manufacturing bicycle's rims and rim structure manufactured thereby

This invention is related to a lightweight process of manufacturing a bicycle's rim and a rim structure manufactured thereby. A rim frame comprising an inner frame, a cladding part, and a support part between the inner frame and the cladding part. The inner frame and the support part are milled to form plural through holes uniformly distributed thereon. The areas occupied by the through holes is 35% to 85% of a total surface of the inner frame and the support part. Moreover, a proper distance is formed between the adjacent through holes in the process, and a carbon fiber layer covers the outer surface of the rim frame. Therefore, the weight of the bicycle's rim is decreased, and the carbon fiber layer can stably attach on the rim frame to increase the structural strength of the rim.

Corner caster attachment

A caster attachment is provided. The caster attachment includes a body portion having an angled plate attached to a bottom plate. The angled plate and bottom plate fit an outside corner of a case. A fastener receiving portion is affixed to the body portion. The body portion has a hole for receiving a rivet. The fastener receiving portion has a threaded bore. There is a fastener that is attached to a wheel. The fastener is attachable and detachable to the threaded bore. 1. A caster attachment used for attaching a wheel to a case , the caster attachment comprising:a body portion;the body portion having an angled plate attached to a bottom plate wherein the attached angled plate and bottom plate are oriented to fit an outside corner of the case;a fastener receiving portion;the fastener receiving portion being affixed to the body portion;the body portion having a hole formed therethrough for receiving a rivet;the fastener receiving portion having a threaded bore;a fastener;the fastener being attached to the wheel;the fastener being attachable and detachable to the threaded bore.2. The caster attachment of wherein the threaded bore has a length of at least 0.75 inches.3. The caster attachment of wherein the fastener receiving portion is integrally affixed to the body portion.4. The caster attachment of further comprising:an axis of the threaded bore;the axis of the threaded bore being perpendicular to a plane of the bottom plate;the threaded bore being located outside of a boundary of the bottom plate.5. The caster attachment of further comprising:a stepped section formed into the body portion;the stepped section being engageable with a rib located on the case.6. The caster attachment of further comprising:the body portion being formed with a recess surrounding one end of the hole.7. The caster attachment of further comprising:the rivet passing through the hole;the rivet being attachable to the case;a head of the rivet fitting within the recess substantially flush with ...

Aluminium wheel for vehicle and the manufacturing method

A method of manufacturing an aluminum wheel for a vehicle includes preparing a low density material having particles pulverized. A binder is supplied to the low density material so that the low density material is mixed in a paste state. A wheel core manufacturing mold is heated to 200 to 350° C. and injected into the wheel core manufacturing mold. The wheel core manufacturing mold is closed, a pressure of about 5 to 20 bar is applied, the pressure is maintained for 1 to 5 minutes to solidify the low density material, and the wheel core is ejected. The ejected wheel core is mounted on an aluminum wheel casting mold. The aluminum wheel casting mold is closed, and a pressure of about 1 to 2 bar is applied, and an aluminum molten metal is injected. The aluminum wheel is then ejected from the aluminum wheel casting mold.

VEHICLE WHEEL ISOLATOR

An isolator for a wheel hub between a brake rotor and a wheel rim is described, and includes a disk-shaped annular device including an inner ring, an outer ring, a first face portion, a second face portion, a plurality of apertures, a plurality of drain surface portions, and a plurality of radially-oriented drain channels disposed on the first face portion. Each drain channel is recessed in the first face portion. Each drain surface portion is recessed in the first face portion and is fluidly coupled to one of the drain channels. Each of the drain surface portions includes a continuous surface that is recessed from the first face portion between a drainage curve, a respective drain channel, and an arc that is defined on the inner ring between a first point and the respective drain channel. 1. An isolator configured to be disposed on a wheel hub between a brake rotor and a wheel rim , comprising:a disk-shaped annular device including an inner ring, an outer ring, a first face portion, a second face portion, a plurality of apertures, a plurality of drain surface portions, and a plurality of radially-oriented drain channels disposed on the first face portion;wherein each of the drain channels is disposed between adjacent ones of the apertures;wherein each of the drain channels is recessed in the first face portion, traverses between the inner ring and the outer ring, and defines a first radial line;wherein each of the drain surface portions is recessed in the first face portion and is fluidly coupled to one of the drain channels to form a coupled drain channel;wherein a first one of the drain surface portions is disposed on and fluidly coupled to a first side of one of the drain channels and wherein a second one of the drain surface portions is disposed on and fluidly coupled to a second side of the one of the drain channels, wherein the first side is opposed to the second side of the one of the drain channels;wherein a second radial line is defined by a radial line ...

HYBRID WHEEL

A hybrid wheel including a functional rim, a center disc, and a wheel face insert, wherein the wheel rim and the center disc are made of a specified material, and wherein the wheel face insert is made of a dissimilar material. The wheel face insert can be secured to the center disc by at least one of screws, pins, rivets, or structural adhesive, and/or the wheel face insert can be secured to the functional rim by at least one of screws, pins, rivets, or structural adhesive. 1. A hybrid wheel comprising a functional wheel rim , a center disc , and a wheel face insert , wherein the wheel rim and the center disc are made of a specified material , and wherein the wheel face insert is made of a dissimilar material.2. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the specified material is steel.3. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the specified material is high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel having a 45 ksi min yield in 2 mm or thinner.4. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the specified material is a composite material.5. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the wheel face insert is made of at least one of aluminum alloy claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , carbon composite claim 1 , or plastic.6. The hybrid wheel of claim 2 , wherein the wheel face insert is made of at least one of aluminum alloy claim 2 , magnesium claim 2 , carbon composite claim 2 , or plastic.7. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the wheel face insert is locked in place to the center disc with chamfered bolt apertures.8. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the wheel face insert is secured to the center disc by at least one of screws claim 1 , pins claim 1 , rivets claim 1 , or structural adhesive.9. The hybrid wheel of claim 6 , wherein the wheel face insert is secured to the center disc by at least one of screws claim 6 , pins claim 6 , rivets claim 6 , or structural adhesive.10. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , the wheel face insert is secured to the functional rim by at least one of screws claim 1 , ...

TWO PIECE WHEEL

The present disclosure provides a two (2) piece wheel comprising a first section and a second section wherein the wheel comprises areas of varying diameter across its width and the first section and second section are joined at the area of the wheel with the smallest diameter. 1. A two (2) piece molded wheel comprising a spoke section and a barrel section , wherein the spoke section and barrel sections are joined at the drop center of the wheel.2. The wheel of wherein the spoke section and barrel sections have complementary mating sections.3. The wheel of further wherein either the spoke section or the barrel section's mating surface comprises a plurality of spacers extending therefrom.4. The wheel of wherein the spacers have a height of between 5 and 60 one-thousandth's of an inch.5. The wheel of wherein the barrel section comprises a plurality of spacers extending therefrom.6. The wheel of wherein the spacers have a height of between 5 and 60 one-thousandth's of an inch.7. The wheel of wherein the spoke section and the barrel section are joined via a lap joint.8. The wheel of wherein the spoke section and barrel section are joined via a lap joint.9. The wheel of wherein the wheel comprises a composite material.10. The wheel of wherein the wheel comprises a composite material.11. A two (2) piece wheel comprising a first section and a second section wherein the wheel comprises areas of varying diameter across its width and the first section and second section are joined at the area of the wheel with the smallest diameter.12. The wheel of wherein the spoke section and barrel sections have complementary mating sections.13. The wheel of wherein the barrel section comprises a plurality of spacers extending therefrom.14. The wheel of wherein the spacers have a height of between 5 and 60 one-thousandth's of an inch.15. The wheel of wherein the spoke section and the barrel section are joined via a lap joint.16. The wheel of wherein the spoke section and barrel section are ...

ALUMINUM ALLOY FOR VEHICLE AND PART OF VEHICLE

There are provided aluminum alloy for a vehicle and a part for a vehicle in which toughness suitable for the part for a vehicle can be secured even when aluminum material containing impurities such as Fe, Cu or the like is used. The aluminum alloy for a vehicle contains Fe in the range from not less than 0.2 wt % to not more than 1.0 wt %, Mn in the range from not less than 0.01 wt % to not more than 0.7 wt %, Si and Cu, and Al and unavoidable impurities as residuals, and the size of intermetallic compounds is equal to 30 μm or less. 110.-. (canceled)11. Aluminum alloy for a vehicle that contains Fe in the range from not less than 0.3 wt % to not more than 0.8 wt % , Mn in the range from not less than 0.2 wt % to not more than 0.4 wt % , Si in the range from not less than 6.0 wt % to not more than 12.0 wt % , Cu of not more than 1.0 wt % , Mg in the range from not less than 0.05 wt % to not more than 0.4 wt % , Zn in the range from not less than 0.3 wt % to not more than 1.0 wt % , and Al and unavoidable impurities as residuals , and is formed by die-casting , wherein an intermetallic compound size is equal to 15 μm or less , and the aluminum alloy has an elongation characteristic of 10% or more.12. A part for a vehicle that is formed by die-casting with aluminum alloy for a vehicle that contains Fe in the range from not less than 0.3 wt % to not more than 0.8 wt % , Mn in the range from not less than 0.2 wt % to not more than 0.4 wt % , Si in the range from not less than 6.0 wt % to not more than 12.0 wt % , Cu of not more than 1.0 wt % , Mg in the range from not less than 0.05 wt % to not more than 0.4 wt % , Zn in the range from not less than 0.3 wt % to not more than 1.0 wt % , and Al and unavoidable impurities as residuals , wherein an intermetallic compound size is equal to 15 μm or less , and the aluminum alloy has an elongation characteristic of 10% or more.13. The part for a vehicle according to claim 12 , wherein the part is a wheel for a motorcycle.14. ...

Wheels having multiple-piece composite structures

A wheel includes a first hoop attached to a second hoop about a circumferential interface. The first and second hoops form at least part of an enclosed box structure positioned circumferentially around the wheel and adjacent to an outboard side of the wheel. The box structure may be formed at least in part by circumferential projections of the first hoop and the second hoop. The wheel may also include a central hub that optionally includes spokes. In some embodiments, the central hub may form part of the enclosed box structure. In some embodiments, a first hoop portion and a second hoop portion may be integral or unitary, with a box structure integrally formed between the hoop portions.

AUTOMOBILE HUB OF MULTILAYER RIM, HUB ASSEMBLING METHOD AND AUTOMOBILE

An automobile hub of a multilayer rim includes a wheel disc and a rim that is composed of at least two layers of metal rings by nesting, and a gap is preset between two adjacent metal rings; an outer side of one end of the wheel disc includes axial rim mounting grooves, and one end of the rim is inserted into the rim mounting grooves to fix the rim to the wheel disc. 1. An automobile hub of a multilayer rim , wherein the hub comprises a wheel disc and a rim that is composed of at least two layers of metal rings by nesting , a gap is preset between two adjacent metal rings; an outer side of one end of the wheel disc comprises axial rim mounting grooves , and one end of the rim is inserted into the rim mounting grooves to fix the rim to the wheel disc.2. The automobile hub of a multilayer rim according to claim 1 , wherein the rim is composed of two metal rings of an outer rim and an inner rim by nesting claim 1 , and the outer side of one end of the wheel disc comprises two rim mounting grooves; one end of the outer rim and one end of the inner rim are respectively inserted into the rim mounting grooves to fix the rim to the wheel disc.3. The automobile hub of a multilayer rim according to claim 2 , wherein the wheel disc and the rim are made of aluminum alloy.4. The automobile hub of a multilayer rim according to claim 2 , wherein the outer rim and the inner rim each have a thickness of more than 0.8 mm and less than 2 mm claim 2 , and the sum of the thicknesses of the two is not less than 2.8 mm.5. The automobile hub of a multilayer rim according to claim 4 , wherein the rim mounting grooves have a width of 0.5-2.5 mm and a depth of 1-10 mm. The present application claims benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. 201910110052.7, filed on Feb. 11, 2019, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.Aluminum alloy hubs have been widely applied in the passenger car market due to the characteristics of attractive appearance, safety, ...

Wheel and rim with weight reduction sockets

A wheel and a rim with weight reduction sockets are provided. The rim is made of an aluminum alloy and includes an inner flange, a middle portion and an outer flange, the inner flange, middle portion and outer flange are all annular and are connected end to end to form a cylindrical rim, in which weight reduction sockets are provided on the outer surface of the middle portion of the rim; the weight reduction sockets are rectangular ones, and are arranged in lattices in turn; and 3-5 rows of weight reduction sockets are arranged annularly on the outer surface of the middle portion of the rim.

Wheel and rim with inner flange having strip weight reduction sockets

A rim with an inner flange having strip weight reduction sockets and a wheel are provided. The rim includes the inner flange, a middle portion and an outer flange which are all annular and are connected end to end to form an annular rim, in which trapezoidal weight reduction sockets are provided on the inner wall of the inner flange; the bottom edges of the weight reduction sockets are flush with the edge of the inner flange; the top edge of each weight reduction socket has fillets; and the weight reduction sockets have a bottom edge length of 5-30 mm, a height of 15-60 mm, a top edge length of 5-15 mm, a base angle of 72-83°, and a depth of 1-5 mm.

CASSETTE DRIVER FOR A FREEWHEEL HUB

Forward movement of a bicycle results when force is transfer from the chain or belt to a sprocket on a cassette. The cassette is splined to the cassette driver and causes the wheel of the bike to rotate when torque is applied from the cassette to the cassette driver. The cassette driver is typically made of a strong hard material such as steel to withstand the forces in parted thereon by the cassette. The present disclosure provide a hub configuration and method that enables the cassette driver to be made with construction of a lighter weight material such as aluminum yet still withstand the toque applied thereto. 1. A cassette driver comprising:a cylindrical body portion;a plurality axially extending raised splines spaced apart on the cylindrical body portion;wherein at least one of the splines is integrally formed on the surface of the driven end portion of the cassette driver; andwherein the at least one spline includes a drive side, the drive side including a reinforcement engagement member.2. The cassette driver of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement engagement member is a undercut surface on the drive side of the spline3. The cassette driver of claim 1 ,wherein at least three of the splines are integrally formed on the surface of the driven end portion of the cassette driver; andwherein the at least three splines includes a drive side, the drive side including a reinforcement engagement member, the reinforcement engagement member including a portion having a radius surface.456. The cassette driver of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement member having a hardness of at least HRC claim 1 , the reinforcement member engaged with the reinforcement engagement member.5. The cassette driver of claim 4 , wherein adjacent splines define a channel therebetween and wherein when the reinforcement member at least partially recessed into the channel.6. The cassette driver of claim 5 , wherein the distance from a rotational axis to a far edge of the reinforcement ...

CASSETTE DRIVER FOR A FREEWHEEL HUB

Forward movement of a bicycle results when force is transfer from the chain or belt to a sprocket on a cassette. The cassette is splined to the cassette driver and causes the wheel of the bike to rotate when torque is applied from the cassette to the cassette driver. The cassette driver is typically made of a strong hard material such as steel to withstand the forces in parted thereon by the cassette. The present disclosure provide a hub configuration and method that enables the cassette driver to be made with construction of a lighter weight material such as aluminum yet still withstand the toque applied thereto. 1. A cassette driver comprising:a cylindrical body portion;a plurality axially extending raised splines spaced apart on the cylindrical body portion;wherein at least one of the splines is integrally formed on the surface of the driven end portion of the cassette driver;wherein the at least one spline includes a drive side, the drive side including a reinforcement engagement member;a spring clip engaged with the reinforcement engagement member, the spring clip being constructed of a material that has a hardness that is greater than a hardness of the cassette driver.2. The cassette driver of claim 1 , wherein the spring clip includes a first leg and a second leg connected via base member.3. The cassette driver of claim 1 , wherein the spring clip includes a circular cross section and is comprised of steel.4. The cassette driver of claim 1 , wherein the distance from a rotational axis to a far edge of the spring clip does not exceed the distance from the rotational axis to a top surface of the spline.5. The cassette driver of claim 1 , further comprising a back wall claim 1 , wherein the splines extend axially from the back wall claim 1 , wherein the back wall includes an undercut cavity that receives a portion of the spring clip.6. The cassette driver of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement engagement member is a undercut surface on the drive side of the ...

BICYCLE COMPONENT, BICYCLE SPROCKET, AND BICYCLE COMPOSITE SPROCKET

A bicycle component comprises a base member and a first alumite layer. The base member is made of an aluminum alloy. The first alumite layer is provided on the base member. The first alumite layer has a thickness that is equal to or larger than m. 1. A bicycle component comprising:a base member made of an aluminum alloy; anda first alumite layer provided on the base member, the first alumite layer having a thickness that is equal to or larger than 1.0 μm.2. The bicycle component according to claim 1 , whereinthe thickness of the first alumite layer is equal to or larger than 2.5 μm.3. The bicycle component according to claim 1 , whereinthe thickness of the first alumite layer is equal to or larger than 5.0 μm.4. The bicycle component according to claim 1 , whereinthe thickness of the first alumite layer is equal to or larger than 10.0 p.m.5. The bicycle component according to claim 1 , further comprising:a non-metallic member provided on the first alumite layer.6. The bicycle component according to claim 5 , whereinthe non-metallic member has electrical conductivity.7. The bicycle component according to claim 5 , whereinthe non-metallic member is made of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic.8. The bicycle component according to claim 5 , whereinthe non-metallic member is made of conductive resin.9. The bicycle component according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second alumite layer provided on the base member.10. The bicycle component according to claim 9 , further comprising:dye compound fixed to the second alumite layer.11. A bicycle sprocket comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the bicycle component according to .'}12. A bicycle composite sprocket comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00005', 'claim 5'}, 'the bicycle component according to .'}13. A bicycle wheel comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00005', 'claim 5'}, 'the bicycle component according to .'}14. The bicycle component according to claim 5 , whereinthe non-metallic ...

BRAKE ROTOR AND LIGHTWEIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLY

A brake rotor includes a friction portion, a hat portion axially extending from the friction portion and including a top face that is axially displaced from the friction portion and a side wall that extends from the friction portion to the top face, and a nose portion which extends axially from the top face of the hat portion away from the friction portion. 1. A brake rotor comprising:a friction portion;a hat portion axially extending from the friction portion and including a top face that is axially displaced from the friction portion and a side wall that extends from the friction portion to the top face; anda nose portion which extends axially from the top face of the hat portion away from the friction portion.2. The brake rotor of claim 1 , wherein the friction portion is made of a first material and the nose portion is made of a second material that is different from the first material.3. The brake rotor of claim 2 , wherein the first material comprises one of cast-iron and steel and the second material comprises Aluminum.4. The brake rotor of claim 2 , wherein the friction portion claim 2 , the hat portion claim 2 , and the nose portion comprise Aluminum.5. The brake rotor of claim 1 , further comprising a coating on at least a portion of the brake rotor.6. The brake rotor of claim 5 , wherein the coating comprises one of an epoxy coating claim 5 , an anodized coating claim 5 , a passivation coating claim 5 , a conversion coating claim 5 , a thermal spray coating claim 5 , and an e-coating.7. The brake rotor of claim 1 , wherein the hat portion includes a plurality of drainage slots on a bottom surface that faces toward the friction surface.8. A wheel assembly comprising:a wheel including a first plurality of through holes;an axle bearing including a second plurality of through holes;a plurality of fasteners; a friction portion;', 'a hat portion axially extending from the friction portion and including a top face that is axially displaced from the friction ...

VEHICLE WHEEL MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC PULSE WELDING

Method for manufacturing a vehicle wheel, comprising the following steps: providing a rim made of metal sheet, providing a disc made of metal material, comprising a cover part and a connection part, protruding axially from the cover part, wherein on the connection part is obtained a plurality of recesses, distributed in the circumferential direction of the connection part, interference-fitting the connection part of the disc to a radially inner surface of the rim, and applying a magnetic pulse to deform areas of the rim respectively superimposing the recesses of the connection part, so that the disc is held in rotation and axially by said deformed areas of the rim. 1. Method for manufacturing a vehicle wheel , comprising the following steps:providing a rim of metal sheet, comprising on its axially outer side an outer flange, an outer bead seat and a retaining hump, as well as a rim well connected to the outer bead seat through the retaining hump,providing a disc of metal material, comprising a cover part and a connection part protruding axially from the cover part, wherein the cover part comprises a plurality of spokes, angularly spaced, extending radially outwards from a central portion of the cover part, wherein, on the connection part, a plurality of recesses is obtained, said recesses being distributed in the circumferential direction of the connection part in such a way that each recess is angularly aligned with a respective spoke,interference-fitting the connection part of the disc to a radially inner surface of the rim, andapplying a magnetic pulse to deform an area of the rim respectively superimposing the recess of the connection part in such a way that the disc is rotationally and axially held by said deformed area of the rim, as well as by the interference-fitting between the connection part of the disc and the radially inner surface of the rim.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said magnetic pulse further produces a weld between the rim and the ...

Mold for improving solidification speed of aluminum alloy cast hot section

A mold for improving solidification speed of an aluminum alloy cast hot section includes a top mold, a side mold and a lower mold, the top mold being arranged at top and configured to complete a back cavity of a wheel, the bottom mold being arranged below the top mold and configured to complete shaping of a front wheel disc of the wheel, the side mold being arranged on side of the top mold and bottom mold, the top mold, side mold and bottom mold jointly surrounding a cast cavity of the aluminum alloy wheel, the center of the top mold includes a step hole through which a shunt cone is mounted, the shunt cone is connected with the top mold by bolts; the upper part of the shunt cone is assembled with the center hole of the top mold of the mold, the two are in zero clearance fit.

Fabricated Vehicle Wheel, Wheel Disc for Use in Such a Fabricated Vehicle Wheel and Method for Producing Such a Wheel Disc and Fabricated Vehicle Wheel

A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel comprising a steel wheel disc defining an axis and including a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes. A width defined by a center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange or wherein a width defined by outer walls of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the outer walls of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange. 1. A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel comprising:a steel wheel disc defining an axis and including a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes, the center mounting portion including a center hub hole and a plurality of lug bolt mounting holes, the outer rim connecting flange parallel to the axis and including a side edge, each of the spokes including a center wall, a generally axially outwardly side wall extending from each end of the center wall, and a bent back outwardly extending outer wall extending from each of the side walls, and the ventilation opening being defined by the side edge of the outer rim connecting flange and the outer walls of adjacent pairs of spoke;wherein a width defined by the center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the ...

HYBRID WHEEL

A hybrid wheel including a functional rim, a center disc, and a wheel face insert, wherein the wheel rim and the center disc are made of a specified material, and wherein the wheel face insert is made of a dissimilar material. The wheel face insert can be secured to the center disc by at least one of screws, pins, rivets, or structural adhesive, and/or the wheel face insert can be secured to the functional rim by at least one of screws, pins, rivets, or structural adhesive. 1. A hybrid wheel comprising a functional wheel rim , a center disc , and a wheel face insert , wherein the wheel rim and the center disc are made of a specified material , and wherein the wheel face insert is made of a dissimilar material.2. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the specified material is steel.3. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the specified material is high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel having a 45 ksi min yield in 2 mm or thinner.4. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the specified material is a composite material.5. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the wheel face insert is made of at least one of aluminum alloy claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , carbon composite claim 1 , or plastic.6. The hybrid wheel of claim 2 , wherein the wheel face insert is made of at least one of aluminum alloy claim 2 , magnesium claim 2 , carbon composite claim 2 , or plastic.7. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the wheel face insert is locked in place to the center disc with chamfered bolt apertures.8. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , wherein the wheel face insert is secured to the center disc by at least one of screws claim 1 , pins claim 1 , rivets claim 1 , or structural adhesive.9. The hybrid wheel of claim 6 , wherein the wheel face insert is secured to the center disc by at least one of screws claim 6 , pins claim 6 , rivets claim 6 , or structural adhesive.10. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 , the wheel face insert is secured to the functional rim by at least one of screws claim 1 , ...

WHEEL AND RIM WITH WEIGHT REDUCTION INNER FLANGE

A wheel and a rim with a weight reduction inner flange are provided. The rim includes an inner flange, a middle portion and an outer flange which are all annular and connected end to end to form an annular rim, in which the inner flange or the outer flange includes multiple groups of edge weight reduction sockets arranged side by side on one side of the inner cavity of a hub, and multiple groups of inner weight reduction sockets arranged side by side are provided inside the edge weight reduction sockets on the rim; a group of edge weight reduction sockets includes a first edge weight reduction socket and a second edge weight reduction socket at the edge of the inner flange or the outer flange, and the first edge weight reduction socket is in the shape of a right-angled triangle having round angles. 1. A rim with a weight reduction inner flange , the rim being made of an aluminum alloy and comprising an inner flange , a middle portion and an outer flange which are all annular and connected end to end to form an annular rim , wherein the inner flange or the outer flange comprises multiple groups of edge weight reduction sockets arranged side by side on one side of the inner cavity of a hub , and multiple groups of inner weight reduction sockets arranged side by side are provided inside the edge weight reduction sockets on the rim; a group of edge weight reduction sockets comprises a first edge weight reduction socket and a second edge weight reduction socket at the edge of the inner flange or the outer flange , and the first edge weight reduction socket is in the shape of a right-angled triangle having round angles; the second edge weight reduction socket is in the shape of a right-angled triangle having round angles; the right angle of the first edge weight reduction socket is close to the edge of the inner flange or the outer flange , and the right-angle side is parallel to the edge of the inner flange or the outer flange; one right-angle side of the second edge ...

ABLATION CASTING PROCESS

A process for the manufacture of metal products includes the steps of providing a mold including a first portion made of an aggregate and a binder, delivering a molten metal into the mold, removing a first portion of the mold with a fluid and solidifying at least one targeted portion of the molten metal which will form the metal product with the fluid. A flow of fluid to the mold is stopped for a period of time. Subsequently, a remaining portion of the molten metal is solidified to form the metal product. The at least one targeted portion of the metal product has better mechanical properties than does a remaining portion of the metal product. A unitary, one-piece aluminum alloy component with differing mechanical properties is also disclosed. 1. A process for the manufacture of metal products , comprising the steps of:providing a mold including a first portion comprising an aggregate and a binder;delivering a molten metal into the mold;removing the first portion of the mold with a fluid;solidifying at least one targeted portion of the molten metal;stopping a flow of fluid to the mold for a period of time; and,subsequently solidifying a remaining portion of the molten metal to form the metal product,wherein the at least one targeted portion of the metal product has better mechanical properties including at least one of a higher yield strength, a higher ultimate tensile strength, and an enhanced elongation to failure than are the mechanical properties of a remaining portion of the metal product.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the steps of removing at least a portion of the mold and solidifying the at least one targeted portion of the molten metal are performed approximately simultaneously.3. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of continuing to deliver molten metal to the mold during the step of cooling the at least one targeted portion of the molten metal.4. The process of claim 1 , further including the step of reheating the at least one targeted ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LIGHT-ALLOY HYBRID WHEEL INCLUDING A FRONT FLANGE AND A RIM

A process for manufacturing a light-alloy hybrid wheel, implements the following separate operation phases: making a flange with an internal profile capable of constituting a tire bead seat; making a rim with, on one side, an outer profile capable of constituting a tire bead seat and, on the other side, a circular flank for assembly with a part of the flange; and assembling the flange with the rim, at the seat of said flange and the circular flank of the rim. The rim is made according to the following consecutive operations: an operation of manufacturing a circular flank; then an operation of expanding said circular flank to the size of the final rim in a single step; then an operation of cold or hot flospinning of said circular flank so as to obtain the rim in the final shape and profile thereof, comprising a shoulder only on the side that will not be welded to the flange. 2. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the manufacturing operation claim 1 , the circular flank is made by hot or cold extrusion of a light alloy billet.3. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the manufacturing operation claim 1 , the circular flank is made by casting in a foundry.4. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the manufacturing operation claim 1 , the circular flank is made by powder sintering.5. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein the expansion operation and flospinning operation are cold-made.6. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein recesses are made in the seat of the flange claim 1 , said recesses do not cover a circumference of the wheel claim 1 , and have a U-shaped profile oriented in a direction of the circular flank of the rim.7. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein the flange is made by casting.8. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein the flange is made by forging.9. The manufacturing process ...

BICYCLE RIM WITH ENLARGED OUTER RADIAL EDGES

A bicycle rim for carrying a tire. The rim includes a circumferential tire bed including first and second opposing edge regions a circumferential spoke face, and first and second side walls extending from the spoke face to the first and second edge regions, respectively. The first and second side walls include first and second side wall extensions radially extending from the first and second opposing side regions and terminating at first and second outer radial edges, respectively. Each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 3.8 mm. The thickness of the first and second side wall extensions varies with respect to a central radial axis. The thickness of the first and second side wall extensions is greater at the first and second outer radial edges than at a location radially spaced from the first and second outer radial edges and adjacent to the first and second opposing end regions, respectively. 1. A bicycle rim for carrying a tire , the rim comprising:a circumferential tire bed including first and second opposing edge regions;a circumferential spoke face; andfirst and second side walls extending from the spoke face to the first and second edge regions, respectively, the first and second side walls including first and second side wall extensions radially extending from the first and second opposing side regions and terminating at first and second outer radial edges, respectively, each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 3.8 mm, the thickness of the first and second side wall extensions varying with respect to a central radial axis, the thickness of the first and second side wall extensions being greater at the first and second outer radial edges than at a location radially spaced from the first and second outer radial edges and adjacent to the first and second opposing end regions, respectively.2. The rim of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second outer radial ...

DEVICE FOR REMOVING BURRS FROM ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL

A device for removing burrs from an aluminum alloy wheel includes a workbench, columns fixedly connected to the workbench, a brush, a spindle, a spindle box, a cross beam connected to and adjustable along the columns, a spindle motor, a controller, a parallel robot, and a displacement sensor. The spindle box is connected to the cross beam and moves horizontally on the cross beam; the spindle, the spindle motor and the controller are mounted on the spindle box, and the brush is mounted at the end of the spindle; the brush is driven by the spindle motor and controlled by the controller; and the displacement sensor is mounted in the brush. The parallel robot is configured to implement precise six-dimensional adjustment, and perform real-time posture adjustment according to the instruction of the controller to ensure that the brush is always attached to the spoke back cavity.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LIGHT-ALLOY HYBRID WHEEL INCLUDING A FRONT FLANGE AND A RIM

A process for manufacturing a light-alloy hybrid wheel implements the following separate operation phases: making a flange with an internal profile capable of constituting a tire bead seat; making a rim with, on one side, an outer profile capable of constituting a tire bead seat and, on the other side, a circular flank for assembly with a part of the flange; assembling the flange with the rim, at the seat of said flange and the circular flank of the rim. The rim is made according to the following consecutive operations: an operation of manufacturing a circular flank; then an operation of expanding said circular flank to the size of the final rim in a single step; then an operation of cold or hot flospinning of said circular flank so as to obtain the rim in the final shape and profile thereof, comprising a shoulder only on the side that will not be welded to the flange. 2. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the manufacturing operation claim 1 , the circular flank is made by hot or cold extrusion of a light alloy billet.3. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the manufacturing operation claim 1 , the circular flank is made by casting in a foundry.4. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the manufacturing operation claim 1 , the circular flank is made by powder sintering.5. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein the expansion operation and flospinning operation are cold-made.6. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein recesses are made in the seat of the flange claim 1 , said recesses do not cover a circumference of the wheel claim 1 , and have a U-shaped profile oriented in a direction of the circular flank of the rim.7. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein the flange is made by casting.8. The manufacturing process according to claim 1 , wherein the flange is made by forging.9. The manufacturing process according to ...

Composite wheel with reinforced core

A one-piece composite wheel has a disc core made from a three-dimensionally reinforced honeycomb structure, with the disc core embedded by a composite material to form a disc section of the wheel. The composite material also forms the rim of the wheel, with the rim being integral with the disc section.

DUAL WHEEL SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION THEREOF

A dual wheel system includes a first wheel, a second wheel, and a transition plate arranged between the first and second wheels. Each wheel includes a rim with a disk positioned transverse to a longitudinal axis. The disk of the first wheel has a first plurality of holes arranged concentric about the longitudinal axis with a first bolt pattern, and the disk of the second wheel has a second plurality of holes arranged concentric about the longitudinal axis with a second bolt pattern. The transition plate includes an outer ring of holes for fastening the wheels to the transition plate via the first and second plurality of holes, and an inner ring of holes for fastening the transition plate to an axle flange of a work vehicle. 1. A dual wheel system for use with a work vehicle , comprising:a first wheel including a rim with a disk positioned transverse to a longitudinal axis, the disk of the first wheel having a first plurality of holes arranged concentric about the longitudinal axis with a first bolt pattern;a second wheel including a rim with a disk positioned transverse to the longitudinal axis, the disk of the second wheel having a second plurality of holes arranged concentric about the longitudinal axis with a second bolt pattern; anda transition plate arranged between the first wheel and the second wheel, the transition plate including an inner ring of holes and an outer ring of holes, the outer ring of holes including a first subset of holes and a second subset of holes, the first subset of holes aligning with the first plurality of holes of the first wheel and fastened therewith via a first plurality of fasteners, the second subset of holes aligning with the second plurality of holes of the second wheel and fastened therewith via a second plurality of fasteners, the inner ring of holes being fastened with an axle flange of the work vehicle via a third plurality of fasteners.2. The dual wheel system of claim 1 , wherein said first subset and said second subset ...

Valve Hole and Machining Method Thereof

The present invention provides a machining method of a valve hole and the valve hole machined with the method, wherein the method includes the following steps: (1) performing drilling machining for a valve hole by adopting a valve hole drill bit to achieve a predetermined machining dimension; (2) performing fine machining by adopting a reamer to allow the diameter of the valve hole to reach a stable dimensional state and removing impurities and aluminum scraps on the surface of the valve hole, thereby meeting the requirement of final fine grinding extrusion machining for a blank; and (3) performing final precision machining by adopting a grinding extrusion tool. A technical solution of the present invention can improve the machining precision and strength for the valve hole, prevent the generation of hot cracks and improve the anti-fatigue strength of the valve hole by more than 20%. 1. A machining method for a valve hole , comprising:(1) performing drilling machining for a valve hole by adopting a valve hole drill bit to achieve a predetermined machining dimension;(2) performing fine machining by adopting a reamer to allow the diameter of the valve hole to reach a stable dimensional state and removing impurities and aluminum scraps on the surface of the valve hole, thereby meeting the requirement of final fine grinding extrusion machining for a blank; and(3) performing final precision machining by adopting a grinding extrusion tool.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in step (1) claim 1 , a rotation speed of the valve hole drill bit is 1000 to 1200 r/min; a feed rate is 0.10 to 0.20 mm/r; and the predetermined machining dimension results from subtracting 0.12 to 0.18 mm from the median value of diameter of the valve hole.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the predetermined machining dimension results from subtracting 0.15 mm from the median value of diameter of the valve hole.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the feed rate is 0.12 mm/r ...

TRUCK WHEEL

The present invention relates to a hybrid wheel for vehicles that comprises a unitary lug structure, with a mount face and a dish section of the lug structure extending therefrom. The lug structure is usually a cast aluminum alloy. A wheel structure comprising a high strength polymer encapsulates a portion of the lug structure dish section. rim ring(s) are included in the wheel structure and are preferably made of a fiber reinforced high strength polymer. 1. A hybrid wheel , comprising:a unitary lug structure having a mount face and a dish section extending from the mount face;a wheel structure comprised of a high strength polymer encapsulating a portion of the lug structure dish section and extending from the lug structure,the wheel structure having an inner rim section and an outer rim section.2. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 ,further comprising an inner rim ring within the inner rim section, wherein the high strength polymer of the inner rim section encapsulates the inner rim ring.3. The hybrid wheel of claim 1 ,further comprising an outer rim ring within the outer rim section, wherein the high strength polymer of the outer rim section encapsulates the outer rim ring.4. The hybrid wheel of claim 2 ,wherein the inner rim ring is comprised of a high strength polymer.5. The hybrid wheel of claim 3 ,wherein the outer rim ring is comprised of a high strength polymer.6. The hybrid wheel of claim 3 ,further comprising a strengthening ribbon within the outer rim ring.7. The hybrid wheel of claim 6 ,wherein the strengthening ribbon is comprised of a uni-directional carbon fiber and runs helically through the outer rim ring.8. The hybrid wheel of claim 4 ,wherein the inner rim ring high strength polymer includes long glass fiber orientated substantially cylindrically around the inner rim ring,and the outer rim ring high strength polymer includes long glass fiber orientated substantially cylindrically around the outer rim ring.9. The hybrid wheel of claim 4 ,wherein the inner ...

BICYCLE RIM WITH ENLARGED OUTER RADIAL EDGES

A bicycle rim for carrying a tire. The rim includes a circumferential tire bed including first and second opposing edge regions a circumferential spoke face, and first and second side walls extending from the spoke face to the first and second edge regions, respectively. The first and second side walls include first and second side wall extensions radially extending from the first and second opposing side regions and terminating at first and second outer radial edges, respectively. Each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 3.8 mm. 1. A bicycle rim for carrying a tire , the rim comprising:a circumferential tire bed including first and second opposing edge regions;a circumferential spoke face; andfirst and second side walls extending from the spoke face to the first and second edge regions, respectively, the first and second side walls including first and second side wall extensions radially extending from the first and second opposing side regions and terminating at first and second outer radial edges, respectively, each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 3.8 mm.2. The rim of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 4.0 mm.3. The rim of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second outer radial edges defining a maximum width that is at least 4.2 mm.4. The rim of claim 1 , wherein the tire bed is spaced apart from the spoke face claim 1 , and wherein the tire bed claim 1 , the spoke face and the first and second side walls define an annular rim cavity.5. The rim of claim 1 , wherein the rim is a continuous claim 1 , solid claim 1 , non-hollow body with the tire bed integrally formed with the spoke face.6. The rim of claim 4 , wherein the annular rim cavity is filled with a rim fill material.7. The rim of claim 6 , wherein the rim fill material is selected from the group consisting of claim 6 , a cellular ...

HUBCAP FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

A hubcap for a heavy-duty duty vehicle that includes mounting structure that is formed with and cooperates with a side wall of the hubcap to provide a stiff, rigid structure that enables non-cantilevered connection to a wheel hub. The mounting structure can be a plurality of elongated bosses circumferentially spaced about the side wall that are formed with corresponding elongated bolt openings to enable the non-cantilevered attachment to the wheel hub. The elongated bosses cooperate with the hubcap side wall to provide a stiffened or rigid structure between the elongated bolt openings for increased and more uniform clamping force on a sealing gasket between the hubcap and the wheel hub. The hubcap profile provides clearance for removal of an outboard mounted disc brake rotor in heavy-duty vehicle wheel end assemblies that include such rotor configurations. The hubcap may support simple mounting of a hub odometer. 1. A hubcap for a heavy-duty vehicle comprising: a side wall, said side wall forming an interior cavity in said inboard portion; and', 'mounting structure for mounting said hubcap to a wheel hub of said heavy-duty vehicle, said mounting structure cooperating with said side wall to provide non-cantilevered connection to said wheel hub; and, 'an inboard portion including'}an outboard portion, said outboard portion sealing the outboard end of the hubcap.2. The hubcap for a heavy-duty vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said mounting structure includes a plurality of elongated bosses claim 1 , said elongated bosses being circumferentially spaced about said side wall claim 1 , the elongated bosses including elongated openings through which fasteners are disposed to provide said non-cantilevered connection of said base portion to an outboard end of said wheel hub.3. The hubcap for a heavy-duty vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising a gasket claim 2 , said gasket having a shape that substantially corresponds to an inboard end of said inboard portion claim 2 , the gasket ...

ALUMINUM ALLOY COATING, ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL HUB AND SPRAYING METHOD OF ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL HUB

The present disclosure provides an aluminum alloy coating, an aluminum alloy wheel hub and a spraying method of an aluminum alloy wheel hub. The aluminum alloy coating includes a base powder layer, a main body layer and a transparent powder layer from inside to outside. The main body layer includes at least two prime coat layers and at least two colored paint layers which are superposed in a preset order. 1. An aluminum alloy coating , comprising a base powder layer , a main body layer and a transparent powder layer from inside to outside ,wherein the main body layer comprises at least two prime coat layers and at least two colored paint layers which are superposed in a preset order.2. The aluminum alloy coating according to claim 1 , wherein the main body layer comprises a first colored paint layer claim 1 , a first prime coat layer claim 1 , a second prime coat layer and a second colored paint layer from inside to outside.3. The aluminum alloy coating according to claim 2 , wherein the first colored paint layer and the second colored paint layer are 10 to 20 microns in thickness.4. The aluminum alloy coating according to claim 2 , wherein the first prime coat layer and the second prime coat layer are 20 to 40 microns in thickness.5. An aluminum alloy wheel hub claim 2 , wherein a surface of the aluminum alloy wheel hub comprises the aluminum alloy coating according to .6. A spraying method of an aluminum alloy wheel hub claim 5 , wherein the method is applied to the aluminum alloy wheel hub according to claim 5 , comprising:spraying base powder to a pretreated surface of the aluminum alloy wheel hub to form a base powder layer;spraying a first colored paint to the base powder layer to form a first colored paint layer;spraying a first prime coat to the first colored paint layer to form a first prime coat layer;spraying a second prime coat to the first prime coat layer to form a second prime coat layer;spraying a second colored paint to the second prime coat layer ...

一种自动去车轮正面毛刺装置

一种自动去车轮正面毛刺装置，由工位旋转电机、工位一机械手、工位二机械手、工位三机械手、工位四机械手、轮缘毛刺刀盘、进给滑板Ⅰ、导向柱Ⅰ、气缸Ⅰ、伺服电机Ⅰ、进给滑板Ⅱ、导向柱Ⅱ、气缸Ⅱ、伺服电机Ⅱ和视觉传感器组成。工位一为车轮定位夹紧工位；工位二为去除车轮轮缘毛刺工位；工位三为去除车轮帽口毛刺工位；工位四为松开车轮并下转工位。四个工位各司其职，同步运行，此装置能够适用于自动化连续生产，降低工人的劳动强度，提高生产效率，提高轮缘和帽口的圆度，改善去毛刺的效果。

VEHICLE WHEELS AND METHODS OF MAKING VEHICLE WHEELS

Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange region. The first region comprises an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, and a second end. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region, and the second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange region extends from the first region. The flange region comprises a first flange end adjacent to the first end of the first region, a second flange end, and a curved elongate portion extending intermediate the first flange end and the second flange end. The curved elongate portion comprises a first thickness no greater than 0.3 inches and a second thickness greater than 0.3 inches. 1. A vehicle wheel comprising:a generally annular first region comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, and a second end;a second region extending radially inwardly from the first region, the second region configured to mount to a vehicle axle; anda flange region extending from the first region, the flange region comprising a first flange end adjacent to the first end of the first region, a second flange end, and a curved elongate portion extending intermediate the first flange end and the second flange end, wherein the curved elongate portion comprises a first thickness no greater than 0.3 inches and a second thickness greater than 0.3 inches,wherein the vehicle wheel comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy.2. The vehicle wheel of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the curved elongate portion varies along a length of the curved elongate portion.3. The vehicle wheel of claim 1 , wherein the curved elongate portion comprises an inner curved surface comprising an inner radius of curvature in a range of 0.3 to 0.5 inches.4. The vehicle wheel of claim 1 , wherein the curved elongate portion comprises a first outer curved surface comprising an outer radius of curvature in a range of ...

Wheel tire tread

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to wheel tire tread. Wheel tire tread comprises tread body with mounting flanges on both sides in direction of torsion shaft whereon tire beads are fitted and tread section including two flanges composed by extension of both sides of said body extending radially. Bulged parts extending in direction crossing the circumferential direction are spaced apart in circumferential direction on outer surface in direction of torsion shaft, flanges with no contact with tire, and/or on inner surface in radial direction of said body. EFFECT: longer life of tire and wheel, decreased tire heating. 9 cl, 20 dwg, 2 tbl РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 517 645 C2 (51) МПК B60B 21/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2011120480/11, 25.11.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 25.11.2009 (72) Автор(ы): ХИНО Хидехико (JP) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Сумитомо Раббер Индастриз, Лтд. (JP) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 28.11.2008 JP 2008-304789 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.01.2013 Бюл. № 1 (45) Опубликовано: 27.05.2014 Бюл. № 15 2 5 1 7 6 4 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: Mcrofilm of the specification and (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 28.06.2011 C 2 C 2 drawings annexed to the reqwest of Japanese Utility Model Application No. 030843/1990 (Laid-open No. 121102/1991) (Fuotoran Enjiniaringu Kabushiki Kaisha), 11 December 1991 (11.12.1991). JP 11208205 A, 03.08.1999. JP 60025802 A, 08.02.1985. RU 2322360 C2, 20.04.2008 (86) Заявка PCT: R U 2 5 1 7 6 4 5 JP 2009/069824 (25.11.2009) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2010/061831 (03.06.2010) Адрес для переписки: 191036, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 24, "НЕВИНПАТ" (54) ОБОД КОЛЕСА ШИНЫ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к ободу колеса для шины. Обод колеса для шины включает тело обода, содержащее посадочные полки с обоих концов в ...

一种汽车轮毂用铝合金棒料及汽车轮毂

本发明提出了一种汽车轮毂用铝合金棒料及汽车轮毂，该汽车轮毂用铝合金棒料包括以下质量百分含量元素组分：Cu 2.2‑3.1%、Mg 0.4‑0.7%、Mn 0.3‑0.5%、Si 0.25‑0.4%、RE 0.05‑0.15%、M X （N,B） Y 0.2‑1.0%、Fe＜0.5%、In≤0.005%、Be＜0.005%，余量为Al和不可避免的杂质；其中，M X （N,B） Y 为金属氮化物、金属硼化物，M包括V、Ti、Hf，本发明通过对原料进行合理的选配，对工艺进行合理的优化，将元素均匀熔融于合金相组织内，晶粒细化度高，具有优异的力学性能，内应力和杂质裂纹问题明显减少，制得的产品合格率高达100%，且使用寿命延长了80%以上。

A kind of wheel heat processing and shot blasting method

本发明公开了一种车轮热处理及抛丸方法，包括将车轮毛坯加热至T1，保温时间t1；快速升温至T2，保温时间t2；淬火处理，淬火介质温度T3，淬火转移时间t3；时效处理，时效温度T4，保温时间t4；一级抛丸，丸料直径d1，喷嘴距离D1、冲击角度A1、弹丸流量F1、弹丸速度V1；二级抛丸，丸料直径d2，喷嘴距离D2、冲击角度A2、弹丸流量F2、弹丸速度V2，能够在最小化现有技术产生的残余应力，改进疲劳性能，增加车轮强度和延长使用寿命。

Alloy in lightweight mixed wheel and production method thereof

一种轻质合金混合轮的制造方法，所述轻质合金混合轮包括能够通过摩擦焊接刚性连接的轮盘(2)和轮辋(1)，所述方法特征在于包括以下不同的工作阶段：生产前轮盘，经由以下操作实现：起始铸造预制件的铸造以及将所述起始铸造预制件传送到锻模中的双重操作，和为获得前轮盘而锻造前述起始铸造预制件的操作，以及随后去除毛刺以获得所述前轮盘的操作；制造轮辋部分，利用以下操作：生产轻质合金的坯锭，和通过热或冷挤压(P1)将所述坯锭转变为环形侧面，之后将该环形侧面延展(P2)至最终轮辋的尺寸，以及将轮盘热或者冷旋压成形(P3)至轮辋的最终形式和轮廓的操作；在对待组装的区域进行机加工之后经由摩擦焊接操作焊接前轮盘部分和轮辋来进行组装。本发明还涉及根据上述方法制造的轻质合金混合轮。

Friction-type drive device and omnidirectional movable body using same

本发明涉及摩擦式驱动装置及使用该摩擦式驱动装置的全方向移动体，以扭转的关系配置的第一自由辊(25)和第二自由辊(3R、3L)的外周面彼此接触，从第二自由辊通过摩擦向第一自由辊传递动力，其中，极力减少第一自由辊和第二自由辊之间的打滑，实现动力损失的减少，第一自由辊随着控制目标准确地运动。构成第一自由辊(25)的外周面的外周部分和构成第二自由辊(3R、3L)的外周面的外周部分的刚性互不相同。

Omnidirectional vehicle base

An omnidirectional wheelchair base 7 includes upper 10 and lower 20 flexible base plates held in spaced-apart alignment by a pair of front supports 14 and 16 and a rear support 18. A pair of front wheels 22 and 26 are provided, each mounted on the front supports 14 and 16, respectively, and each having an axis of rotation wherein the angle between the axes of rotations of each of the front wheels is less than 180°. A rear wheel is mounted on the rear support and has an axis of rotation less than 180° from each of the front wheels.