公开(公告)号：US06598640B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US09394776

申请日：1999-09-13

Applicant: Ralph Reynolds ,  Rich Coonce ,  Steve Ownby ,  Brent Taylor ,  Maurice M. Taylor ,  Joe Clerger ,  Dave Kuhl

Inventor： Ralph Reynolds ,  Rich Coonce ,  Steve Ownby ,  Brent Taylor ,  Maurice M. Taylor ,  Joe Clerger ,  Dave Kuhl

IPC: B60C304

CPC classification number: B60B21/104 ,  B60B21/02 ,  B60B21/026 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B25/22 ,  B60C3/04 ,  B60C15/024 ,  Y10T152/10306 ,  Y10T152/10819

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a tire, having each bead seat angle in the range of 10 degree to 12 degree with respect to the axis of rotation, preferably 11 degree, and an aspect ratio of less than 60%, and a wheel rim, having a circumfurential well and a bead support surface angle also in the range of 10 degree to 12 degree, each bead support surface terminating in an upstanding flange overlapping a radially inner portion of the tire to support the sidewall of the tire. The flanges may be part circular in cross section defining a segment of approximately 135 degree, the radius of curvature being greater than 0.5 inches and preferably 0.75 inches.

Abstract translation: 轮组件包括轮胎，其相对于旋转轴线，优选11度，纵横比小于60％，具有10度至12度的范围内的每个胎圈座角度，以及轮缘，其具有 环形孔和珠支撑表面角也在10度至12度的范围内，每个胎圈支撑表面终止于直立轮胎的径向内部部分，以支撑轮胎的侧壁。 凸缘可以是横截面的圆形部分，限定大约135度的部分，曲率半径大于0.5英寸，优选为0.75英寸。

公开(公告)号：US06571590B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09869567

申请日：2001-06-29

Applicant: Udo Friese

Inventor： Udo Friese

IPC: B21D2200

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B21D22/16 ,  B21D53/26 ,  B21D53/30 ,  B60B25/004 ,  Y10T29/49503

Abstract: The invention related to a method for producing a rim for a pneumatic tire. A rim base with a rear rim flange is produced from a ring-shaped blank by exerting pressure. Said rim base is then connected to a bowl of a rim at the side thereof facing away from the rear rim flange. In order to produce said rim base, the blank is inserted into a compression mould which is embodied as a cavity and is pressed against the at least partially contoured interior of the compression mould by means of at least one compression roll.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制造充气轮胎的轮辋的方法。 具有后缘法兰的轮辋底座通过施加压力由环形坯料制成。 然后，所述边缘基座在其背离后边缘凸缘的一侧连接到一个边缘的碗。 为了制造所述边缘基座，将坯料插入压缩模具中，压缩模具被实施为空腔，并通过至少一个压缩辊压靠在压缩模具的至少部分成型的内部。

公开(公告)号：US06547341B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09732127

申请日：2000-12-07

Applicant: Patrick M. Griffin

Inventor： Patrick M. Griffin

IPC: B60B310

CPC classification number: B60B25/004 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/06 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B60B25/002 ,  B60B2900/5116 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: The present invention relates to a full face wheel comprising a full face wheel disc and a partial wheel rim. The wheel disc has an annular inboard portion. The wheel rim has an annular outboard end. A chemical bond is formed between the outboard end of the wheel rim and the inboard portion of the wheel disc to secure the wheel rim to the wheel disc.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种全面轮，其包括全面轮盘和部分轮缘。 轮盘具有环形内侧部分。 轮辋具有环形的外侧端。 在轮缘的外侧端和车轮盘的内侧部分之间形成化学键，以将车轮轮缘固定到车轮盘上。

公开(公告)号：US06473967B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09664654

申请日：2000-09-19

Applicant: Alan W. Coleman ,  Ricky L. VanSickle

Inventor： Alan W. Coleman ,  Ricky L. VanSickle

IPC: B23P1700

CPC classification number: B60B3/002 ,  B21D53/26 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B25/004 ,  Y10T29/49499 ,  Y10T29/49504

Abstract: An improved method for forming a vehicle wheel includes the steps of steps of: (a) providing a wheel rim defining a rim axis and including a generally axially extending well portion and a pair of opposed ends, one of the ends including an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange and an inboard tire bead seat, and the other end including an outboard tire bead seat; (b) providing a generally circular wheel disc blank defining a disc axis, the disc blank including an inner annular wheel mounting portion and an outer annular portion; (c) subjecting the wheel disc blank to a series of metal forming operations to produce a finished disc having a final profile, the finished wheel disc having an outer annular portion, an inner annular wheel mounting portion, and an intermediate portion having a generally convex profile; and (d) joining the finished wheel disc to the wheel rim to produce a fabricated vehicle wheel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成车轮的改进方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供限定轮辋轴线并包括大致轴向延伸的井部分和一对相对端的轮辋，其中一个端部包括内侧轮胎胎圈 座椅保持法兰和内侧轮胎胎圈座，另一端包括外侧轮胎胎圈座; （b）提供限定盘轴的大致圆形的轮盘坯料，所述盘坯包括内环形轮安装部分和外环形部分; （c）对轮盘坯进行一系列的金属成型操作，以制造具有最终轮廓的成品盘，成品轮盘具有外环形部分，内环形轮安装部分和具有大致凸形的中间部分 简介 和（d）将完成的轮盘连接到轮辋以产生制造的车轮。

公开(公告)号：US20020057009A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US09973861

申请日：2001-10-09

Inventor： Celestino Mikami

IPC: B60B001/00

CPC classification number: B60B3/005 ,  B23K33/00 ,  B23K33/004 ,  B23K33/006 ,  B23K33/008 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B25/004

Abstract: A unique integrated wheel is disclosed wherein a groove is formed with an angled surface to facilitate the flow of a weld material. A rim extends into the groove and has surfaces which act in conjunction with the surface of the groove to provide proper positioning and a secure connection. In addition, a method of forming the disk is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种独特的集成轮，其中凹槽形成有倾斜表面以便于焊接材料的流动。 轮辋延伸到槽中并且具有与槽的表面一起作用的表面以提供适当的定位和牢固的连接。 另外，公开了一种形成盘的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6138355A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US203431

申请日：1998-12-01

Applicant: John R. Grassi

Inventor： John R. Grassi

IPC: B23K20/12 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B23P17/00

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B23K2201/04 ,  Y10S72/707 ,  Y10T29/49501 ,  Y10T29/49803

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle wheel includes the steps of providing a wheel rim and a spider and positioning the wheel rim and the spider adjacent each other. The wheel rim and the spider are then friction welded to each other. Subsequently, a portion of the spider is locked down onto the wheel rim by electromagnetic forming. Preferably, one end of the rim is positioned in a cavity formed in the spider. During friction welding, the upset material of the rim fills the cavity of the spider. Subsequently, while the metal is still relatively fluid, a flange of the spider is locked down onto the wheel rim by electromagnetic forming to secure the wheel rim and spider together.

Abstract translation: 一种制造车轮的方法包括以下步骤：提供轮辋和轮辋，并且将所述轮辋和所述轮辋彼此相邻地定位。 然后将轮辋和轮辋彼此摩擦焊接。 随后，通过电磁成形将蜘蛛的一部分锁定在轮缘上。 优选地，边缘的一端定位在形成在蜘蛛中的空腔中。 在摩擦焊接期间，轮辋的镦粗材料填充了蜘蛛的空腔。 随后，当金属仍然相对流动时，通过电磁成形将蜘蛛的凸缘锁定在轮缘上，以将轮缘和轮架固定在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5533260A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-09

申请号：US324335

申请日：1994-10-17

Applicant: Charles E. Kier, Jr.

Inventor： Charles E. Kier, Jr.

IPC: B60B3/04 ,  B60B23/00 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B60B23/00 ,  B60B23/10 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B3/044 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: A multi-piece, non-take-apart vehicle wheel disc and rim assembly and method of making the same. The wheel rim has a disc mounting flange extending radially inwardly of the rim which radially overlaps the disc. The disc and rim are each finish formed prior to assembly and each have a set of assembly-mounting holes extending parallel to the wheel axis which are generally registered in initial assembly. One assembly hole set is preformed slightly larger in diameter than the other. The rim is fixtured on an assembly apparatus to orient the average axis of the rim bead seats on a predetermined first axis of the apparatus. Then the disc is placed loosely on the rim with the sets of disc and rim assembly holes generally registered. Then the disc is precision located relative to the rim by a locating means to align the axes of the disc bolt holes and/or center pilot opening on a predetermined second axis of the apparatus by lateral bodily shifting of the disc radially relative to the rim to accomplish such alignment as necessary. Assembly fasteners are inserted in the registering assembly holes, and then, while so fixtured and located, the disc and rim are permanently fixed together by permanently fixing the fasteners in a non-take-apart mode.

Abstract translation: 多件式，不分开的车轮盘和轮辋组件及其制造方法。 轮辋具有径向向内延伸的盘安装凸缘，其径向地与盘重叠。 盘和轮辋在组装之前每个都精加工成型，并且每个都具有平行于轮轴线延伸的一组组装安装孔，这些组件安装孔通常在初始组装中登记。 一个组装孔组件的直径略大于另一个。 轮辋固定在组装设备上，以将轮辋胎圈座的平均轴线定位在设备的预定第一轴线上。 然后将盘盘松散地放置在轮辋上，其中一组盘和轮辋组件孔通常被注册。 然后，盘通过定位装置相对于轮辋精确定位，以通过盘相对于轮辋径向相对于轮辋侧向身体移动来将盘螺栓孔的轴线和/或中心导向开口对准设备的预定第二轴线， 根据需要完成对齐。 组装紧固件插入到配准组件孔中，然后在固定和定位的同时，通过将紧固件永久地固定在非分离模式中，将盘和轮缘永久地固定在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5509726A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-23

申请号：US165079

申请日：1993-12-10

Applicant: Joseph C. Overbeck

Inventor： Joseph C. Overbeck

IPC: B60B3/00 ,  B60B3/04

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B60B21/02 ,  B60B21/023 ,  B60B21/026 ,  B60B23/10 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B3/06 ,  B60B3/10 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: A multi-piece, non-take-apart full-face vehicle wheel assembly having a multiple-part disc in which a wheel mounting disc center part and a disc outer part are each made separately from one another. Each disc part has an annular connector flange formed respectively at the inner and outer peripheries thereof engaging one another in assembly and permanently secured to join the disc parts. Various types of flange joints and fastening systems are employed to join the flanges, including welding systems and mechanical fastening systems. In one joint embodiment the connector flanges of the disc outer part and center part have either conical or cylindrical shape and extend respectively inboard and outboard of said wheel assembly and slidably telescopically overlap with a press fit in assembly. In another joint embodiment the overlapping flanges of the disc center and outer parts extend generally radially of the wheel assembly. In most of the disclosed embodiments the rim has an annular flange extending radially inwardly therefrom in the vicinity of the rim outboard bead seat, and the disc outer part radially overlaps the rim flange. A second joint permanently secures the rim flange and disc outer part together circumferential around the same. The rim may be made from rolled ferrous or non-ferrous sheet metal, or as a machined casting, forging or extrusion of a light metal alloy. The disc outer part and center part are separately manufactured as sheet metal stampings from materials such as stainless, HSLA, or mild carbon steels or non-ferrous light metal alloys.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多部分盘的多件式，不分开的全面车轮组件，其中轮安装盘中心部分和盘外部部分彼此分开制造。 每个盘部分都具有环形连接器凸缘，该环形连接器凸缘分别形成在其内周和外周彼此接合并组装并永久地固定以连接盘部件。 使用各种类型的法兰接头和紧固系统来连接凸缘，包括焊接系统和机械紧固系统。 在一个联合实施例中，盘外部部分和中心部分的连接器凸缘具有锥形或圆柱形形状，并且分别在所述轮组件的内侧和外侧延伸并且可滑动地与压配合重叠。 在另一个联合实施例中，盘中心和外部部分的重叠凸缘大致沿轮组件的径向延伸。 在所公开的实施例的大多数中，轮辋具有从轮辋外侧胎圈座附近径向向内延伸的环形凸缘，并且盘外部与轮辋凸缘径向重叠。 第二关节将边缘凸缘和圆盘外部部分永久地固定在一起围绕其周围。 边缘可以由轧制的黑色金属或有色金属片材制成，或者作为机加工铸件，锻造或挤压轻金属合金。 圆盘外部和中心部分分别由诸如不锈钢，HSLA或轻质碳钢或有色金属合金的材料制成的钣金冲压件。

公开(公告)号：US5435633A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-25

申请号：US176587

申请日：1994-01-03

Applicant: Dennis Jaskierny

Inventor： Dennis Jaskierny

IPC: B60B3/04

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B60B25/004

Abstract: An improved aluminum full face vehicle wheel is disclosed wherein the associated rim includes a uniquely shaped outboard tire bead seat which facilitates the welding of the rim to the associated wheel disc. In particular, the rim includes an axially extending outboard tire bead seat which terminates an axial endmost surface. The axial endmost surface includes a radially extending first end surface, and a non-radially extending chamfered second end surface. When the axial endmost surface of the rim is positioned against an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the disc, the radially extending first end surface of the rim abuts the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the disc, and the non-radially extending chamfered second end surface of the rim is spaced from the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the disc to form a generally annular groove. The groove receives a weld to join the rim and the disc together and produce the finished aluminum full face vehicle wheel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的全铝车轮，其中相关联的轮辋包括独特形状的外侧轮胎胎圈座，其有助于将轮辋焊接到相关联的轮盘。 特别地，轮辋包括轴向延伸的外侧轮胎胎圈座，其终止轴向最终表面。 轴向最终表面包括径向延伸的第一端面和非径向延伸的倒角的第二端面。 当边缘的轴向最终表面抵靠盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘定位时，轮缘的径向延伸的第一端表面邻接盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘，并且非径向延伸的倒角 边缘的第二端表面与盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘间隔开以形成大致环形的槽。 凹槽接收焊接以将轮缘和盘连接在一起并产生完成的铝全面车轮。

公开(公告)号：US5096264A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-17

申请号：US564244

申请日：1990-08-08

Applicant: Masakazu Hayashi

Inventor： Masakazu Hayashi

IPC: B60B3/08 ,  B60B3/16

CPC classification number: B60B3/06 ,  B60B21/023 ,  B60B21/06 ,  B60B23/10 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B3/085 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B60B3/147

Abstract: An automotive vehicle wheel of light alloy including a main disk (21) and a second disk (22) having bosses (25, 46) respectively for attachment to a hub (26) of an axle, peripheral edges (23, 42) for attachment to a rim (R) of the wheel, vent holes (28, 52) formed in intermediate regions (27, 51) between the bosses (25, 46) and the peripheral edges (23, 42) of the disks and an adapter plate (A) for attaching the disks to the hub (26) for rotation as a unit about an axis of rotation (0--0). The adapter plate includes threaded holes provided normal to a conical surface to receive screw clamping devices for securing the disks which extend at an angle (.theta.) relative to the axis of rotation (0--0).

Abstract translation: 一种轻合金的汽车车轮，包括主盘（21）和第二盘（22），第二盘（22）分别具有用于连接到轴的轮毂（26）的凸台（25,46），用于附接的周边边缘（23,42） 到轮的轮辋（R）上，形成在凸台（25,46）和圆盘的周缘（23,42）之间的中间区域（27,51）中的通气孔（28,52）和适配器板 （A），用于将盘附接到轮毂（26）上，作为围绕旋转轴线（0-0）的单元旋转。 适配器板包括垂直于锥形表面设置的螺纹孔，以接收用于固定相对于旋转轴线（0-0）以角度（θ）延伸的盘的螺钉夹持装置。