Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for rotationally driving an aircraft wheel, the wheel being equipped with a rim comprising two half-rims assembled by bolts (5), in which method a drive member for generating a torque for driving the wheel is controlled, characterized in that the method comprises the transfer of the drive torque to the wheel via the rim assembly bolts.
Abstract:
A take-apart vehicle wheel assembly includes an inner wheel part defining an axis and including a generally radially extending annular flange having an outboard surface; an outer wheel part configured to be secured to the inner wheel part, the outer wheel part including a generally radially extending annular flange having an inboard surface; a gap defined between the outboard surface of the inner wheel part and the inboard surface of the outer wheel part in an area adjacently surrounding each of a plurality of stud receiving holes formed in the inner and outer wheel parts; and a seal disposed in the gap; wherein the gap is formed by providing a recess in at least one of the outboard surface of the inner wheel part and the inboard surface of the outer wheel part in at least a portion of the area adjacently surrounding each of the plurality of stud receiving holes formed therein.
Abstract:
A wheel assembly (10) is disclosed, including a wheel base (14) and a wheel rim member (16). The wheel base (14) has along at least a portion of its length a non-circular cross sectional outer surface (86). The wheel rim member (16) has along at least a portion of its length a mating non-circular cross sectional inner surface (88). The inner surface (88) of the wheel rim member (16) interacts with the outer surface (86) of the wheel base (14) to restrict relative rotation of the wheel rim member (16) on the wheel base (14).
Abstract:
A take apart vehicle wheel assembly includes at least a first, a second and a third wheel part operatively connected together to form the take apart vehicle wheel assembly. A first one of the first, second and third wheel parts is provided with a plurality of first stud receiving holes spaced circumferentially therearound in a first unevenly spaced circumferential pattern such that each of the first stud receiving holes is spaced apart from a next adjacent first stud receiving hole by a different angular spacing. A second one of the first, second and third wheel parts is provided with a plurality of second stud receiving holes spaced circumferentially therearound in unevenly spaced circumferential pattern which corresponds to the first unevenly spaced circumferential pattern of the first stud receiving holes to enable stud bolts and nuts to be used to releasably connect the first one and the second one of the first, second and third wheel parts together.
Abstract:
A wheel assembly (10) is disclosed, including a wheel base (14) and a wheel rim member (16). The wheel base (14) has along at least a portion of its length a non-circular cross sectional outer surface (86). The wheel rim member (16) has along at least a portion of its length a mating non-circular cross sectional inner surface (88). The inner surface (88) of the wheel rim member (16) interacts with the outer surface (86) of the wheel base (14) to restrict relative rotation of the wheel rim member (16) on the wheel base (14).
Abstract:
A tire insert system for assembly into a continuous ring during its positioning within a tire, and is supported on a wheel web between the wheel flanges where the continuous tire insert ring is mounted to the wheel to support a tire load for a significant travel distance should that tire lose air. The four tire insert segments each include an arcuate shaped outer portion that, when assembled end to end, form the insert ring, and each tire insert segment includes an anchor plate that is an arcuate section when assembled side by side with other anchor plates forms a flat disk having an open center portion, which anchor plate is secured to the tire insert on its top end and includes mounting holes formed in its lower portion for receiving bolt type fasteners fitted therethrough and through forward and rear wheel sections, sandwiching the anchor plates therebetween, forming the tire insert ring in the tire during a mounting of the tire between wheel flanges.
Abstract:
A multi-piece safety wheel includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced, interlocking bosses and tabs on the inner rim portion and outer rim portion. In the event of improper disassembly of the wheel with an inflated tire mounted thereon, any failure of the wheel assembly fasteners will result in the outer rim portion separating from the inner rim portion a sufficient distance to vent air pressure from within the tire, at which point the interlocking bosses and tabs resist further movement of the outer rim portion. The outer rim portion is thereby resisted from becoming a potentially dangerous projectile. A method of safely deflating the tire upon improper disassembly of the multi-piece safety wheel is also provided.
Abstract:
A sensor-incorporated wheel support bearing assembly includes a stationary outer member having a plurality of raceway grooves defined in an inner peripheral surface thereof, an inner member made up of a rotatable hub axle and an inner race segment mounted on an inboard end portion of the hub axle with a vehicle wheel being supported by the hub axle. The inner member has a corresponding number of raceway grooves defined in the hub axle and the inner race segment, respectively. Rows of rolling elements are interposed between the outer member 1 and the inner member. A to-be-detected member in the form of a magnetostrictive element is formed in a portion of the outer periphery of the hub axle adjacent an inboard side and remote from the raceway groove. At least one force detecting unit for detecting a change in magnetic strain induced in the to-be-detected member is provided in an outer race, which is a non-rotatable member, for detecting a force acting on a shaft coupled with the inner member.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wheel, particularly for use on automotive vehicles. The wheel has a wheel rim and a wheel disc connectable to each other. The method includes shaping the wheel disc, shaping the wheel rim, manufacturing the wheel disc to form a first centering element and manufacturing the wheel rim to form a second centering element. The centering elements allow the wheel disc and the wheel rim to be connectable to each other via the first and second centering elements in a centered or concentric way.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a wheel, particularly for use on vehicles, comprising a substantially cylindrical wheel rim and a substantially cylindrical wheel disc. The wheel rim is concentrically associated to the wheel disc and comprises a flange around its perimeter. The wheel rim has a cylindrical wall provided with two opposite ends, wherein a first end is a first end region and the second end is a second end region. The two end regions are substantially in the form of a flange and throughout the extension of the wheel rim. The flange and the second end region define a groove. The wheel includes a flange that has a first recess, wherein the wheel rim is associated to the wheel disc by positioning the first end region in the first recess. The wheel rim is secured to the wheel disc by at least one attaching element, such as a weld fillet, facing the inside of the groove.