公开(公告)号：US20040046441A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10654965

申请日：2003-09-05

Applicant: NTN CORPORATION

Inventor： Hisashi Ohtsuki

IPC: B60B035/00

CPC classification number: B60B27/0084 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B27/0005 ,  B60B27/0073 ,  F16C19/186 ,  F16C33/586 ,  F16C33/7816 ,  F16C33/7876 ,  F16C33/7883 ,  F16C35/067 ,  F16C2326/02

Abstract: To provide a wheel support bearing assembly coupled with the knuckle of a type made of an aluminum alloy, in which an undesirable occurrence of electrocorrosion resulting from a galvanic cell developed at a surface area where the wheel support bearing assembly contacts the aluminum alloy knuckle is substantially eliminated, a wheel support bearing assembly is provided with an outer member (1) having an inner peripheral surface formed with raceways (4), an inner member (2) having raceways (5) defined therein in alignment with the raceways (4) in the outer member (1), and rows of rolling elements (3) positioned between the raceways (4 and 5) in the outer and inner members (1 and 2), respectively. The outer peripheral surface of the outer member (1) is formed with a vehicle body fitting flange (1a) for securement of the wheel support bearing assembly to a knuckle (14) made of an aluminum alloy and the outer peripheral surface of the inner member (2) is formed with a wheel mounting flange (2a) for the support of a vehicle wheel. An electrically insulating layer (17) is provided at a surface area of contact between the outer member (1) and the knuckle (14), that is, on a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the outer member (1) that is received in a bearing bore (14a) of the knuckle (14) and one of axial end faces of the vehicle body fitting flange (1a).

Abstract translation: 为了提供一种与由铝合金制成的类型的转向节连接的车轮支撑轴承组件，其中在车轮支撑轴承组件接触铝合金转向节的表面区域处产生的电化学电池产生的不希望的电腐蚀基本上是 车轮支撑轴承组件设有外部构件（1），外部构件具有形成有滚道（4）的内周表面，内部构件（2）具有与滚道（4）对准的滚道（5），滚道 外部构件（1）和位于外部构件（1和2）中的滚道（4和5）之间的滚动元件（3）排。 外部构件（1）的外周面形成有用于将车轮支撑轴承组件固定到由铝合金制成的转向节（14）的车身安装凸缘（1a），并且内部构件的外周面 （2）形成有用于车轮支撑的车轮安装法兰（2a）。 在外部构件（1）和转向节（14）之间的接触表面区域，即外部构件（1）的外部接收部分的接收部分上设置有电绝缘层（17） 在转向节（14）的轴承孔（14a）和车身安装凸缘（1a）的轴向端面中的一个中。

公开(公告)号：US06533362B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09433408

申请日：1999-11-03

Applicant: Anthony Grant Simmons

Inventor： Anthony Grant Simmons

IPC: B60B310

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B21K25/00 ,  B23P11/005 ,  B23P11/025 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B3/06 ,  B60B21/02 ,  B60B21/026 ,  B60B25/004 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: This invention concerns a method of joining forged, machined, formed or cast components with a metal tube. In another aspect, it concerns a metal object constructed according to the method. The tube is heated to expand its diameter, but not sufficiently to anneal it, or otherwise adversely affect its mechanical properties. Then, while the tube is still hot, it is pushed over part of the central component so that part of the tube overlies a circumferential groove in the central component. Then, while still hot, the circumferential part of the tube which overlies the groove, is rolled into the groove, so that when cooled the rolled part of the tube is clamped into the groove. The invention is particularly, but not exclusively, applicable to the construction of vehicle wheels having a forged, machined, formed or cast hub or center and a metal rim.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用金属管连接锻造，加工，成形或铸造的部件的方法。 另一方面，涉及根据该方法构造的金属物体。 管被加热以扩大其直径，但不足以使其退火，或以其他方式不利地影响其机械性能。 然后，当管仍然热时，其被推到中心部件的一部分上，使得管的一部分覆盖在中心部件中的周向凹槽。 然后，同时仍然很热，将覆盖在槽上的管的圆周部分卷入槽中，使得当冷却时，管的卷绕部分被夹紧到槽中。 本发明特别但不排他地适用于具有锻造，加工，成形或铸造的轮毂或中心和金属轮辋的车轮的结构。

公开(公告)号：US06463660B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09422686

申请日：1999-10-21

Applicant: Douglas P. Mason

Inventor： Douglas P. Mason

IPC: B23P1700

CPC classification number: B60B25/004 ,  B22D15/005 ,  B22D19/00 ,  B22D19/04 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B3/06 ,  B60B23/00 ,  Y10T29/49499 ,  Y10T29/49991

Abstract: A process for casting or forging a wheel disc upon the end of a metal hoop. The metal hoop is then formed into a wheel rim. The rim and disc are machined to assure concentric tire bead seats.

Abstract translation: 在金属箍的末端上铸造或锻造轮盘的工艺。 然后将金属箍形成轮缘。 加工边缘和圆盘以确保同心轮胎胎圈座。

公开(公告)号：US06354667B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09593972

申请日：2000-06-13

Applicant: Walter K. Cochran ,  George Kengle

Inventor： Walter K. Cochran ,  George Kengle

IPC: B60B304

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B21D53/26 ,  B21D53/30 ,  B23K33/006 ,  B60B25/004 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: This invention relates to an full face vehicle wheel including a wheel rim joined to a wheel disc. The wheel disc defines an axis and includes a body having a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion. The outer annular portion defines an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the full face vehicle wheel, and includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the outer annular portion defines an inner fit up surface of the wheel disc. The wheel rim 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 a generally circular shaped outer having a substantially full radius outer diameter along the entire periphery thereof. The circular shaped outer end defines a non-flat point of contact surface. When the outer non-flat point of contact surface of the outer end of the wheel rim is positioned adjacent the inner fit tip surface of the wheel disc, the outer non-flat point of contact surface of the wheel rim abuts the inner fit up surface of the wheel disc at a single point of contact therebetween and at least a portion of the outer surface of the outer end of the wheel rim is spaced from the inner fit up surface of the wheel disc to form a generally annular groove for receiving a weld to join the wheel rim and the wheel disc together and produce the finish full face vehicle wheel.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种全面车轮，其包括连接到轮盘的轮辋。 轮盘限定轴线并且包括具有居中定位的轮安装表面和外环形部分的主体。 外环形部分限定了全面车轮的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘，并且包括外表面和内表面。 外环形部分的内表面限定了轮盘的内装配表面。 轮辋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。 外侧轮胎胎圈座沿着其整个外围终止于大致圆形的外部，其外径基本上具有完整的半径。 圆形外端限定非平坦接触表面。 当轮缘的外端的外部非平坦接触表面位于轮盘的内部配合尖端表面附近时，轮缘的外部非平坦接触表面邻接内侧配合表面 在其间的单个接触点处的轮盘，并且轮辋的外端的外表面的至少一部分与轮盘的内部装配表面间隔开以形成用于接收焊接的大致环形的槽 将轮辋和轮盘连接在一起，生产完整的车身车轮。

公开(公告)号：US20010035675A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-01

申请号：US09809438

申请日：2001-03-16

Inventor： Jens Stach

IPC: B60B001/08

CPC classification number: B60B3/06 ,  B60B1/08 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B60B25/004

Abstract: The rim spider of a two-piece wheel for a motor vehicle is provided with hollow spokes in which a metal foam core is arranged and remains. The rim spider is connected with a rim by way of weld ring surfaces which are friction welded. The metal foam core is provided in a special manner with a partial core which is supported on a top core of a casting die tool so as to provide positioned bearing in the casting die tool. By way of slides, which are arranged in a distributed manner on a circumference of the rim spider, an influence on heating and cooling behavior, during and after casting, is exercised.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的两件式车轮的轮辋蜘蛛设置有中空轮辐，其中布置并保持金属泡沫芯。 轮辋蜘蛛通过摩擦焊接的焊接环表面与轮辋连接。 金属泡沫芯以特殊的方式设置有部分芯，该部分芯支撑在铸模工具的顶芯上，以便在铸模工具中提供定位的轴承。 通过以分布方式布置在轮辋蜘蛛的圆周上的滑块，在铸造期间和之后对加热和冷却行为的影响被执行。

公开(公告)号：US06213563B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09338088

申请日：1999-06-23

Applicant: Thomas E. Heck ,  Zvonko Dimovski

Inventor： Thomas E. Heck ,  Zvonko Dimovski

IPC: B60B310

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/06 ,  B60B25/004

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved full face vehicle wheel including a wheel rim joined to a wheel disc. 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 of the wheel rim terminates at an endmost surface. The wheel disc includes a body having a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion. The outer annular portion of the wheel disc defines an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the full face wheel. The outer annular portion of the wheel disc includes a protuberance formed therein. The protuberance defines a generally radially extending non-flat outer surface and a generally radially extending inner surface. The inner surface of the protuberance defines a fit-up surface for receiving the endmost surface of the wheel rim and a weld to join the wheel disc to the wheel rim. The protuberance in the outer flange of the wheel disc is effective to improve the styling of the full face wheel.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种改进的全面车轮，其包括连接到轮盘的轮辋。 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。 轮辋的外侧轮胎胎圈座终止于最终表面。 轮盘包括具有居中定位的轮安装表面和外环形部分的主体。 轮盘的外环形部分限定了全面轮的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘。 轮盘的外环形部分包括形成在其中的突起。 突起限定了大致径向延伸的非平坦外表面和大致径向延伸的内表面。 突起的内表面限定了用于接收轮缘的最终表面的装配表面和用于将轮盘连接到轮缘的焊接。 轮盘的外凸缘中的突起有效地改善了整个面轮的造型。

公开(公告)号：US06170918B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US08916853

申请日：1997-08-22

Applicant: Kenneth R. Archibald ,  Melvyn Leroy Scott, Jr.

Inventor： Kenneth R. Archibald ,  Melvyn Leroy Scott, Jr.

IPC: B60B310

CPC classification number: B60B3/06 ,  B23K9/028 ,  B23K9/164 ,  B23K15/0006 ,  B23K15/04 ,  B23K2101/04 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B60B25/004 ,  Y10T29/49499 ,  Y10T29/49501 ,  Y10T29/49524 ,  Y10T29/49789

Abstract: A full face wheel assembly comprises a full face disc and a rim. The disc is preferably cast from aluminum whereas the rim is rolled from aluminum strip stock. The full face disc comprises an outboard bead seat flange, an outboard bead seat and an outboard well side wall. The disc may also include lightener pockets or a continuous re-entrant channel adjacent the outboard bead seat. The rim comprises an inboard bead seat flange, an inboard bead seat, an inboard leg, and a deep well. The disc and rim are welded together in the deep well or bead seat regions by gas metal arc welding, electron beam welding or other suitable welding technique.

Abstract translation: 全面轮组件包括全面盘和轮辋。 盘优选从铝铸造，而边缘从铝条坯料轧制。 全面盘包括外侧胎圈座凸缘，外侧胎圈座和外侧井侧壁。 该盘还可以包括更靠近外侧的胎圈座的发光器袋或连续的入口通道。 轮辋包括内侧胎圈座凸缘，内侧胎圈座，内侧脚和深井。 圆盘和边缘通过气体金属电弧焊，电子束焊接或其他合适的焊接技术焊接在深井或胎圈座区域中。

公开(公告)号：US5803553A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US902181

申请日：1997-07-29

Applicant: Daniel C. Wei

Inventor： Daniel C. Wei

IPC: B23P11/02 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B23/04

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B23P11/025 ,  B60B25/004

Abstract: A vehicle wheel having a wheel rim heat shrunk onto a wheel disc and mechanically secured to the wheel disc by an interlocking segmented grooves and beads, and a method for fabricating same. A resilient material including an adhesive is disposed between the wheel disc and the wheel rim. The adhesive bonds the wheel rim to the wheel disc while the resilient material forms air-tight seal therebetween.

Abstract translation: 具有轮缘热收缩到轮盘上并通过互锁的分段槽和胎圈机械地固定到轮盘的车轮，及其制造方法。 包括粘合剂的弹性材料设置在轮盘和轮缘之间。 粘合剂将轮缘连接到轮盘，而弹性材料在其间形成气密密封。

公开(公告)号：US5779951A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US779587

申请日：1997-01-07

Applicant: Martin D. Osborne

Inventor： Martin D. Osborne

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  B29C70/74 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/12 ,  B29C45/16

CPC classification number: B29C45/14336 ,  B29C70/745 ,  B60B25/004 ,  B60B3/02 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel construction having an injection molded generally annular filler ring disposed in a radially inwardly facing circumferential cavity of the wheel to prevent material from accumulating in the circumferential cavity of the wheel and causing an out-of-balance wheel condition and method for producing the same is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a rim and a disc; (b) securing the rim and the disc together to produce a wheel construction which defines a radially inwardly facing circumferential cavity; (c) positioning the wheel on a carrier; (d) probing the wheel to make sure the wheel is properly positioned on the carrier in a predetermined position and if not, moving the wheel to the predetermined position; (e) inserting a plug through a valve stem opening formed in the wheel (f) moving a mold into engagement with the inner surface of the wheel adjacent the circumferential cavity, the mold including an outer portion formed of a pliable material and having a profile which generally corresponds to the profile of the adjacent surfaces of the wheel, the pliable outer portion of the mold operative to take up any variations in the wheel profile so as to form a seal at the wheel engagement surfaces and thereby isolate the circumferential cavity; (g) injecting a filler material through a passageway formed in the mold; and (h) maintaining the mold in engagement with the inner surface of the wheel adjacent the circumferential cavity until the filler material cures to a non-reactive state and forms an injection molded generally annular filler ring of a generally solid material.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的车轮结构，其具有设置在车轮的径向向内的周向空腔中的注射成型的大体呈环形的填充环，以防止材料积聚在车轮的​​周向空腔中并导致失速轮的状况和制造方法 同样公开。 该方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供轮辋和盘; （b）将轮辋和盘固定在一起以产生限定径向向内的周向空腔的车轮结构; （c）将车轮定位在托架上; （d）探测车轮以确保车轮在预定位置适当地定位在承载架上，如果没有，则将车轮移动到预定位置; （e）通过形成在所述车轮（f）中的阀杆开口插入塞子，使模具移动与所述轮胎的邻近所述周向空腔的内表面接合，所述模具包括由柔韧材料形成并具有轮廓的外部部分 这通常对应于轮的相邻表面的轮廓，模具的柔性外部部分可操作地占据车轮轮廓中的任何变化，以便在车轮接合表面处形成密封，从而隔离圆周空腔; （g）通过形成在模具中的通道注入填料; 和（h）将模具保持与邻近周向空腔的轮的内表面接合，直到填充材料固化至非反应状态并形成通常为固体材料的注射成型的大体上环形的填充环。

公开(公告)号：US5647126A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-15

申请号：US569622

申请日：1995-12-08

Applicant: Daniel C. Wei

Inventor： Daniel C. Wei

IPC: B21D53/26 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: B60B3/02 ,  B21D53/26 ,  B23P11/005 ,  B60B25/004 ,  Y10T29/49499

Abstract: A method for fabricating a vehicle wheel having a wheel rim mechanically rolled onto a wheel disc. The wheel disc includes at least one continuous circumferential bead or groove. During the rolling operation a complementary groove or bead is formed in the wheel rim. The bead is received by the groove to mechanically secure to the wheel rim to the wheel disc. A resilient material including an adhesive is disposed between the wheel disc and the wheel rim. The adhesive bonds the wheel rim to the wheel disc while the resilient material forms air-tight seal therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造车轮的方法，所述车轮具有机械地滚动到轮盘上的轮辋。 轮盘包括至少一个连续的周向胎圈或凹槽。 在滚动操作期间，在轮缘中形成互补的槽或珠。 胎圈由凹槽容纳以机械地固定到轮盘到轮盘。 包括粘合剂的弹性材料设置在轮盘和轮缘之间。 粘合剂将轮缘连接到轮盘，而弹性材料在其间形成气密密封。