摘要:
A wheel applique (44) is secured to a wheel using a method that changes the dimensions of one or both elements during an abutment phase of the method. The method includes the heating of the wheel (36) so that a diameter defined by a rim flange protrusion grows thus providing clearance for the wheel applique to pass by it. Once the wheel applique (44) has passed by the rim flange protrusion (18), the wheel is cooled to ambient temperature eliminating the clearance and resulting in the wheel applique (44) being locked against the wheel due to the positive engagement of the periphery of the wheel applique and the rim flange protrusion of the wheel.
摘要:
A wheel applique (44) is secured to a wheel using a method that changes the dimensions of one or both elements during an abutment phase of the method. The method includes the heating of the wheel (36) so that a diameter defined by a rim flange protrusion grows thus providing clearance for the wheel applique to pass by it. Once the wheel applique (44) has passed by the rim flange protrusion (18), the wheel is cooled to ambient temperature eliminating the clearance and resulting in the wheel applique (44) being locked against the wheel due to the positive engagement of the periphery of the wheel applique and the rim flange protrusion of the wheel.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for coating a steering wheel and a corresponding steering wheel having a steering wheel rim comprising a steering wheel skeleton having a foam material applied thereto and intended to be encompassed by a cover layer made of leather or plastic. In order to simplify production, the cover layer is positioned on the steering wheel rim as a strip and is fixed to the foam layer on one end. The cover layer strip is then glued onto the foam layer and the side edges of the cover layer strip are sewed together in a known manner.
摘要:
A composite vehicular wheel assembly (10) has a permanent ornamental surface treatment. The wheel assembly (10) includes an annular rim (12) having two rim flanges (14). A spider (20) is fixed within the rim (12) and attached to a rotating hub (22). The spider (20) includes a plurality of radial spokes (24). Lug stud holes (32) are formed in the spider (20) and are circumferentially spaced about a central axis of the assembly (10). A stamped sheet metal applique (34) conforming to the outer surface curvature of the rim (12) and spider (20) is adhesively attached with an epoxy (42). The applique (34) is chrome-plated to stimulate a conventional prior art electroplate chrome wheel assembly. The applique (34) includes vent openings (40) positioned between the spokes (24) of the spider (20), and apertures (52) aligned over each of the lug stud holes (32) of the spider (20) for passage of the lug studs (31). A separately detachable center cap (29) attaches to the spider (20) and/or the hub (22).
摘要:
A composite vehicular wheel assembly (10) has a permanent ornamental surface treatment. The wheel assembly (10) includes an annular rim (12) having two rim flanges (14). A spider (20) is fixed within the rim (12) and attached to a rotating hub (22). The spider (20) includes a plurality of radial spokes (24). Lug stud holes (32) are formed in the spider (20) and are circumferentially spaced about a central axis of the assembly (10). A stamped sheet metal applique (34) conforming to the outer surface curvature of the rim (12) and spider (20) is adhesively attached with an epoxy (42). The applique (34) is chrome-plated to stimulate a conventional prior art electroplate chrome wheel assembly. The applique (34) includes vent openings (40) positioned between the spokes (24) of the spider (20), and apertures (52) aligned over each of the lug stud holes (32) of the spider (20) for passage of the lug studs (31). A separately detachable center cap (29) attaches to the spider (20) and/or the hub (22).
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for coating a steering wheel and a corresponding steering wheel having a steering wheel rim comprising a steering wheel skeleton having a foam material applied thereto and intended to be encompassed by a cover layer made of leather or plastic. In order to simplify production, the cover layer is positioned on the steering wheel rim as a strip and is fixed to the foam layer on one end. The cover layer strip is then glued onto the foam layer and the side edges of the cover layer strip are sewed together in a known manner.
摘要:
The present invention provides a compact and portable wheel reconditioning station that enables a technician to rotate and index a wheel while a tire is mounted thereto and while the wheel remains mounted on a vehicle. The device allows a technician to quickly and easily rotate or reposition a wheel by depression of a foot pedal to leave his hands free to manipulate the various tools that are used during the reconditioning process.
摘要:
The present invention provides a compact and portable wheel reconditioning station that enables a technician to rotate and index a wheel while a tire is mounted thereto and while the wheel (124) remains mounted on a vehicle. The device (12) allows a technician to quickly and easily rotate or reposition a wheel by depression of a foot pedal (19) to leave his hands free to manipulate the various tools that are used during the reconditioning process.
摘要:
A composite vehicular wheel assembly (10) has a permanent ornamental surface treatment. The wheel assembly (10) includes an annular rim (12) having two rim flanges (14). A spider (20) is fixed within the rim (12) and attached to a rotating hub (22). The spider (20) includes a plurality of radial spokes (24). Lug stud holes (32) are formed in the spider (20) and are circumferentially spaced about a central axis of the assembly (10). A stamped sheet metal applique (34) conforming to the outer surface curvature of the rim (12) and spider (20) is adhesively attached with an epoxy (42). The applique (34) is chrome-plated to stimulate a conventional prior art electroplate chrome wheel assembly. The applique (34) includes vent openings (40) positioned between the spokes (24) of the spider (20), and apertures (52) aligned over each of the lug stud holes (32) of the spider (20) for passage of the lug studs (31). A separately detachable center cap (29) attaches to the spider (20) and/or the hub (22).