公开(公告)号：US08047616B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12838630

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Weiland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

Inventor： Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Weiland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

IPC: B60B7/04

CPC classification number: B60B7/065 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/063 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle wheel cover retention system for securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. According to one embodiment, the vehicle wheel cover retention system is for a non-full face fabricated vehicle wheel and comprises: a full outer wheel rim formed from a suitable material and including a first rim flange, a first tire bead seat, a well, a second tire bead seat, and a second rim flange, the full outer wheel rim defining a first surface extending between the first an second rim flanges; an inner wheel disc defining a wheel axis and formed from a suitable material and joined to the full outer wheel rim, the inner wheel disc including a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion, the inner wheel disc having a first surface and a second surface; and a wheel cover formed from a suitable material and secured to at least one of the first surface of the inner wheel disc, the second surface of the inner wheel disc, and the first surface of said full outer wheel rim.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将轮盖固定到车轮上的车轮盖保持系统。 根据一个实施例，车轮盖保持系统用于非全面制造的车轮，并且包括：由适合的材料形成并包括第一轮辋凸缘，第一轮胎胎圈座，井的整个外轮缘， 第二轮胎胎圈座和第二轮辋凸缘，所述全外轮缘限定在所述第一轮辋凸缘之间延伸的第一表面; 内轮盘，其限定车轮轴线并由合适的材料形成并且连接到所述整个外轮缘，所述内轮盘包括位于中心的轮安装表面和外环形部分，所述内轮盘具有第一表面和 第二面 以及由合适的材料形成并固定到内轮盘的第一表面，内轮盘的第二表面和所述全外轮缘的第一表面中的至少一个上的轮盖。

公开(公告)号：US20100283311A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12838630

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Wieland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

Inventor： Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Wieland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

IPC: B60B7/06 ,  B31B1/62

CPC classification number: B60B7/065 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/063 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle wheel cover retention system for securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. According to one embodiment, the vehicle wheel cover retention system is for a non-full face fabricated vehicle wheel and comprises: a full outer wheel rim formed from a suitable material and including a first rim flange, a first tire bead seat, a well, a second tire bead seat, and a second rim flange, the full outer wheel rim defining a first surface extending between the first an second rim flanges; an inner wheel disc defining a wheel axis and formed from a suitable material and joined to the full outer wheel rim, the inner wheel disc including a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion, the inner wheel disc having a first surface and a second surface; and a wheel cover formed from a suitable material and secured to at least one of the first surface of the inner wheel disc, the second surface of the inner wheel disc, and the first surface of said full outer wheel rim.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将轮盖固定到车轮上的车轮盖保持系统。 根据一个实施例，车轮盖保持系统用于非全面制造的车轮，并且包括：由适合的材料形成并包括第一轮辋凸缘，第一轮胎胎圈座，井的整个外轮缘， 第二轮胎胎圈座和第二轮辋凸缘，所述全外轮缘限定在所述第一轮辋凸缘之间延伸的第一表面; 内轮盘，其限定车轮轴线并由合适的材料形成并且连接到所述整个外轮缘，所述内轮盘包括位于中心的车轮安装表面和外环形部分，所述内轮盘具有第一表面和 第二面 以及由合适的材料形成并固定到内轮盘的第一表面，内轮盘的第二表面和所述全外轮缘的第一表面中的至少一个上的轮盖。

公开(公告)号：US07621048B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11231612

申请日：2005-09-21

Applicant: Alan Coleman ,  Joseph Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Thomas E. Heck

Inventor： Alan Coleman ,  Joseph Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Thomas E. Heck

IPC: B21D41/00 ,  B21H1/04 ,  B23P17/00

CPC classification number: B60B25/004 ,  B21D53/32 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B21/106 ,  Y10T29/49481 ,  Y10T29/49483 ,  Y10T29/49526 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and a vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover. The method for producing the vehicle wheel cover comprises the steps of: (a) providing a tooling fixture including at least a first tooling member and a second tooling member; (b) providing a wheel cover having at least a preformed outer end; (c) positioning the wheel cover onto the tooling fixture wherein the wheel cover is supported on the first tooling member and spaced apart from the second tooling member; (d) actuating the tooling fixture whereby the second tooling member is operative to engage and reshape the outer end of the wheel cover to produce a desired outer end shape; and (e) removing the wheel cover from the tooling fixture.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制造车轮罩的方法和装置以及包括这种轮罩的车轮。 制造车轮罩的方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供包括至少第一加工构件和第二加工构件的工具夹具; （b）提供至少具有预制外端的轮罩; （c）将轮盖定位在工具上，其中轮盖被支撑在第一工具构件上并与第二工具构件间隔开; （d）致动所述工具固定装置，由此所述第二模具构件可操作以接合和重塑所述轮罩的外端以产生期望的外端形状; 和（e）从工具夹具上拆下轮盖。

公开(公告)号：US08052223B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12499124

申请日：2009-07-08

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

IPC: B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/04

CPC classification number: B60B7/08 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: A multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system includes a wheel disc, a first wheel cover and a second wheel cover. The first wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc and includes a generally U-shaped outer end, a first leg which extends generally parallel with respect to the axis, and a second leg which extends generally perpendicular to the first leg. The first wheel cover covers the entire portion of the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover is secured to the first wheel cover and covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover includes an outboard surface and an inboard surface. At least a portion of the second leg of the first wheel cover extends behind the second wheel cover so as to be adjacent the inboard surface of the second wheel cover and such portion of the second leg is at least secured to the second wheel cover by such portion of the second leg being disposed within a surface feature provided only on the inboard surface of the second wheel cover.

Abstract translation: 多件式车轮保持系统包括轮盘，第一轮罩和第二轮罩。 第一轮盖被固定到轮盘上并且包括大致U形的外端，相对于轴线大致平行地延伸的第一腿部，以及大致垂直于第一腿部延伸的第二腿部。 第一轮盖覆盖轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的整个部分。 第二轮盖固定到第一轮盖并覆盖轮盘的外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分。 第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面。 第一轮盖的第二支腿的至少一部分延伸到第二轮盖的后面，以便与第二轮盖的内侧表面相邻，并且第二支腿的这些部分至少通过这样的方式固定到第二轮盖上 第二腿的部分设置在仅设置在第二轮罩的内侧表面上的表面特征内。

公开(公告)号：US07758131B1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11585324

申请日：2006-10-23

Applicant: Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Wieland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

Inventor： Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Wieland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

IPC: B60B7/08

CPC classification number: B60B7/065 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/063 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle wheel cover retention system for securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. According to one embodiment, the vehicle wheel cover retention system is for a non-full face fabricated vehicle wheel and comprises: a full outer wheel rim formed from a suitable material and including a first rim flange, a first tire bead seat, a well, a second tire bead seat, and a second rim flange, the full outer wheel rim defining a first surface extending between the first an second rim flanges; an inner wheel disc defining a wheel axis and formed from a suitable material and joined to the full outer wheel rim, the inner wheel disc including a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion, the inner wheel disc having a first surface and a second surface; and a wheel cover formed from a suitable material and secured to at least one of the first surface of the inner wheel disc, the second surface of the inner wheel disc, and the first surface of said full outer wheel rim.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将轮盖固定到车轮上的车轮盖保持系统。 根据一个实施例，车轮盖保持系统用于非全面制造的车轮，并且包括：由适合的材料形成并包括第一轮辋凸缘，第一轮胎胎圈座，井的整个外轮缘， 第二轮胎胎圈座和第二轮辋凸缘，所述全外轮缘限定在所述第一轮辋凸缘之间延伸的第一表面; 内轮盘，其限定车轮轴线并由合适的材料形成并且连接到所述整个外轮缘，所述内轮盘包括位于中心的轮安装表面和外环形部分，所述内轮盘具有第一表面和 第二面 以及由合适的材料形成并固定到内轮盘的第一表面，内轮盘的第二表面和所述全外轮缘的第一表面中的至少一个上的轮盖。

公开(公告)号：US20080034587A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US10591682

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

IPC: B21D53/26

CPC classification number: B60B3/007 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B3/10 ,  Y10T29/49481 ,  Y10T29/49501 ,  Y10T29/49504

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing the same. The wheel includes a rim and a disc secured to the rim. The disc includes a plurality of outwardly extending spokes, an outer rim connecting flange defining a side edge surface and a window formed therein between adjacent pairs of spokes and having a predetermined shape defined by the adjacent pairs of spokes and the side edge surface of the rim connecting flange such that each of the windows extends to an outermost periphery of the wheel disc, at least one of the windows includes at least a first window portion and a second window portion, the first window portion being formed by a first piercing operation and the second window portion being formed by a second piercing operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造车轮及其制造方法。 车轮包括边缘和固定到轮辋的盘。 盘包括多个向外延伸的轮辐，外边缘连接凸缘限定侧边缘表面和在相邻的辐条对之间形成的窗口，并且具有由相邻的辐条对和边缘的侧边缘表面限定的预定形状 连接凸缘，使得每个窗口延伸到轮盘的最外周边，至少一个窗户至少包括第一窗口部分和第二窗口部分，第一窗口部分通过第一穿孔操作形成， 第二窗口部分通过第二穿刺操作形成。

公开(公告)号：US20110006589A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12499124

申请日：2009-07-08

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

IPC: B60B7/08 ,  B21D53/32

CPC classification number: B60B7/08 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: A multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system includes a wheel disc, a first wheel cover and a second wheel cover. The first wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc and includes a generally U-shaped outer end, a first leg which extends generally parallel with respect to the axis, and a second leg which extends generally perpendicular to the first leg. The first wheel cover covers the entire portion of the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover is secured to the first wheel cover and covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover includes an outboard surface and an inboard surface. At least a portion of the second leg of the first wheel cover extends behind the second wheel cover so as to be adjacent the inboard surface of the second wheel cover and such portion of the second leg is at least secured to the second wheel cover by such portion of the second leg being disposed within a surface feature provided only on the inboard surface of the second wheel cover.

Abstract translation: 多件式车轮保持系统包括轮盘，第一轮罩和第二轮罩。 第一轮盖被固定到轮盘上并且包括大致U形的外端，相对于轴线大致平行地延伸的第一腿部，以及大致垂直于第一腿部延伸的第二腿部。 第一轮盖覆盖轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的整个部分。 第二轮盖固定到第一轮盖并覆盖轮盘的外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分。 第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面。 第一轮盖的第二支腿的至少一部分延伸到第二轮盖的后面，以便与第二轮盖的内侧表面相邻，并且第二支腿的这些部分至少通过这样的方式固定到第二轮盖上 第二腿的部分设置在仅设置在第二轮罩的内侧表面上的表面特征内。

公开(公告)号：US20070062040A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11231612

申请日：2005-09-21

Applicant: Alan Coleman ,  Joseph Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Thomas Heck

Inventor： Alan Coleman ,  Joseph Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Thomas Heck

IPC: B21D53/32 ,  B60B7/00

CPC classification number: B60B25/004 ,  B21D53/32 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B21/106 ,  Y10T29/49481 ,  Y10T29/49483 ,  Y10T29/49526 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and a vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover. The method for producing the vehicle wheel cover comprises the steps of: (a) providing a tooling fixture including at least a first tooling member and a second tooling member; (b) providing a wheel cover having at least a preformed outer end; (c) positioning the wheel cover onto the tooling fixture wherein the wheel cover is supported on the first tooling member and spaced apart from the second tooling member; (d) actuating the tooling fixture whereby the second tooling member is operative to engage and reshape the outer end of the wheel cover to produce a desired outer end shape; and (e) removing the wheel cover from the tooling fixture.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制造车轮罩的方法和装置以及包括这种轮罩的车轮。 制造车轮罩的方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供包括至少第一加工构件和第二加工构件的工具夹具; （b）提供至少具有预制外端的轮罩; （c）将轮盖定位在工具上，其中轮盖被支撑在第一工具构件上并与第二工具构件间隔开; （d）致动所述工具固定装置，由此所述第二模具构件可操作以接合和重塑所述轮罩的外端以产生期望的外端形状; 和（e）从工具夹具上拆下轮盖。

公开(公告)号：US20050017571A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10829677

申请日：2004-04-22

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Miguel Garcia

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Miguel Garcia

IPC: B60B1/10 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B3/10

CPC classification number: B60B25/004 ,  B60B3/005 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/10

Abstract: A full face fabricated vehicle wheel including a wheel rim and a wheel disc joined together by a suitable method. The wheel rim defines an axis and includes an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an inboard tire bead seat, an axially extending well, and an outboard tire bead seat. The outboard tire bead seat terminates at an endmost surface. The wheel disc includes a generally centrally located wheel mounting surface, a plurality of outwardly extending spokes, an outer annular portion and a plurality of decorative openings formed therein between each pair of spokes. Each of the spokes includes an inner end, and outer end, a rear wall, and a pair of opposed side walls. The inner end of the spokes is connected to the wheel mounting surface and the outer end of the spokes connected to the outer annular portion. The outer annular portion defines a continuous annular ring which defines an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the vehicle wheel.

Abstract translation: 一种全面制造的车轮，其包括通过合适的方法连接在一起的轮缘和轮盘。 轮辋限定轴线并且包括内侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘，内侧轮胎胎圈座，轴向延伸的井和外侧轮胎胎圈座。 外侧轮胎胎圈座终止于最终表面。 轮盘包括大致中心定位的轮安装表面，多个向外延伸的轮辐，外环形部分和在每对轮辐之间形成的多个装饰开口。 每个辐条包括内端，外端，后壁和一对相对的侧壁。 辐条的内端连接到车轮安装表面，并且辐条的外端连接到外环形部分。 外环形部分限定了连续的环形环，其限定了车轮的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘。

公开(公告)号：US08449043B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12834109

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield ,  Thomas E. Heck

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield ,  Thomas E. Heck

IPC: B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/08

CPC classification number: B60B7/18 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/0053 ,  B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/061 ,  B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/14

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system comprising the steps of: (a) providing a wheel having a wheel disc defining and axis and an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange; (b) providing a first outer wheel cover formed from a first material, the first outer wheel cover covering at least a portion of outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc; (c) providing a second inner wheel cover formed from a second material, the second inner wheel cover covering at least a substantial portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc, the second wheel cover including an outboard surface and an inboard surface; (d) securing the first outer wheel cover and the second inner wheel cover together by at least an interference fit therewith; and (e) non-permanently securing the assembled wheel covers of step (d) and the wheel to one another by a non-permanent mechanical attachment feature to produce the multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造多件式车轮保持系统的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）提供具有轮盘的车轮，所述车轮盘限定和轴线和外侧车轮表面，并且包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰; （b）提供由第一材料形成的第一外轮盖，所述第一外轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的至少一部分; （c）提供由第二材料形成的第二内轮盖，所述第二内轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的所述外侧面轮的表面的至少大部分，所述第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面; （d）通过与所述第一外轮盖和所述第二内轮盖一起的过盈配合将所述第一外轮盖和所述第二内轮盖固定在一起; 和（e）通过非永久性机械附接特征非步骤地将步骤（d）的组合轮罩和车轮彼此固定，以产生多件式车轮保持系统。