公开(公告)号：US06315366B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09351959

申请日：1999-07-12

Applicant: Charles C. Post ,  James B. Weeks ,  Michael R. Bernard ,  Joseph S. Reding ,  Gale Raymond

Inventor： Charles C. Post ,  James B. Weeks ,  Michael R. Bernard ,  Joseph S. Reding ,  Gale Raymond

IPC: B60B2500

CPC classification number: B60B25/002 ,  B60B25/00 ,  B60B25/22 ,  B60B2900/5116 ,  Y10S152/10

Abstract: A take apart safety vehicle wheel assembly including a disc, an inner rim joined to the disc, and an outer rim joined to the disc. The disc has a generally centrally located wheel mounting surface and includes an outer annular flange which defines an outer cylindrical surface. The inner rim includes an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an inboard tire bead seat, a generally axially extending well, and an outboard tire bead seat which terminates at an axial endmost surface. The outer rim includes an inner mounting surface and outer annular flange. The outer annular flange of the outer rim defines an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the take apart safety vehicle wheel assembly and includes an inner surface. An elastomeric member disposed in a cavity defined by the axial endmost surface of the inner rim, the inner surface of the outer annular flange of the outer rim, and the outer cylindrical surface of the outer annular flange of the disc. The take apart safety vehicle wheel assembly further includes only a single weld to join the disc to the inner rim; the outer rim being joined to the disc by a plurality of nuts and bolts which are adapted to compress the elastomeric member in the cavity so as to provide an air-tight seal in the take apart safety vehicle wheel assembly between the associated surfaces of the inner rim, the outer rim, and the disc.

Abstract translation: 一种分离安全车轮组件，包括盘，连接到盘的内轮缘和连接到盘的外缘。 盘具有大致居中的轮安装表面，并且包括限定外圆柱形表面的外环形凸缘。 内边缘包括内侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘，内侧轮胎胎圈座，大致轴向延伸的井以及终止于轴向最终表面处的外侧胎圈座。 外缘包括内安装表面和外环形凸缘。 外边缘的外环形凸缘限定分离安全车轮组件的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘并且包括内表面。 弹性体构件设置在由内边缘的轴向最内表面，外边缘的外环形凸缘的内表面和盘的外环形凸缘的外圆柱形表面限定的空腔中。 分离安全车轮组件还包括仅将单个焊接件将盘连接到内缘; 所述外缘通过多个螺母和螺栓连接到所述盘，所述螺母和螺栓适于在所述空腔中压缩所述弹性体构件，以便在所述分离安全车轮组件中在所述内侧的相关联的表面之间提供气密密封 边缘，外缘和盘。

公开(公告)号：US5045261A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-03

申请号：US103209

申请日：1987-10-01

Applicant: James B. Weeks

Inventor： James B. Weeks

IPC: B29C70/34 ,  B29D99/00 ,  B60B5/02

CPC classification number: B60B5/02 ,  B29C70/345 ,  B29D99/0032 ,  B29L2031/32

Abstract: A method of molding a cup-shaped article such as integral vehicle wheel rim and disc segment, wherein a plurality of sections of resin-impregnated cloth are placed over a substantially cylindrical mandrel. The cloth sections are substantially identical and have circular central portions which are stacked on the mandrel end face, and oppositely projecting wings which are draped over and are circumferentially staggered around the mandrel sidewall. The central axis of each sheet section is at an angle of 45.degree. to the warp and weft fibers of the section cloth. The sheet sections thus form a mold charge which is compression molded to form an integral vehicle wheel rim and disc segment.

Abstract translation: 一种模制杯形制品的方法，例如一体车轮轮缘和盘片段，其中将多个树脂浸渍布的部分放置在基本上圆柱形的心轴上。 布料部分基本相同，并且具有圆形的中心部分，它们堆叠在心轴端面上，并且相对地突出的翼部被覆盖并围绕心轴侧壁周向交错。 每个片段的中心轴线与截面布的经纬纱成45°的角度。 因此，片材部分形成模压装置，其被压缩模制以形成整体的车轮轮缘和盘段。

公开(公告)号：US4449756A

公开(公告)日：1984-05-22

申请号：US356457

申请日：1982-03-09

Applicant: James B. Weeks

Inventor： James B. Weeks

IPC: B60B7/00 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B60B3/00 ,  B60B7/02

CPC classification number: B62D55/14 ,  B60B7/0006

Abstract: A road wheel for a track-laying vehicle which comprises a metal disc wheel including a wheel mounting disc, a rim extending axially from the periphery of the disc and a strengthening flange projecting radially inwardly from the disc-remote edge of the rim. An overlay body of foamed elastomeric material is molded onto the disc wheel to fill the area between the disc, rim and flange, and thereby prevent accumulation of mud in this area. The outboard surface of the overlay body is pitched axially from the disc to the rim to self-clean as the wheel is rotating. A solid rubber tire is carried externally of the rim.

Abstract translation: 一种用于轨道铺放车辆的车轮，其包括金属盘轮，所述金属盘轮包括轮安装盘，从所述盘的周边轴向延伸的轮缘以及从所述轮缘的所述盘的远端边缘径向向内突出的加强凸缘。 泡沫弹性体材料的覆盖体被模制到盘轮上以填充盘，轮缘和凸缘之间的区域，从而防止泥浆在该区域中积聚。 覆盖体的外侧表面从盘向轴向倾斜到轮缘，以随着车轮旋转自清洁。 实心橡胶轮胎从轮辋外部承载。

公开(公告)号：US4836261A

公开(公告)日：1989-06-06

申请号：US30845

申请日：1987-03-27

Applicant: James B. Weeks ,  Roger E. Payne ,  Roger E. Swartz

Inventor： James B. Weeks ,  Roger E. Payne ,  Roger E. Swartz

IPC: B60B25/22

CPC classification number: B60B25/22 ,  Y10S152/10

Abstract: A take-apart wheel rim and disc assembly for use in a safety tire and wheel assembly which includes a pneumatic tubeless tire. The wheel includes an inboard rim part, a wheel mounting disc having an outer marginal flange telescoped into and secured to the inboard rim part, the disc flange having an outer surface protruding axially outboard beyond and clear of the inboard rim part. An outboard rim part telescopically received from an axially outboard direction over the disc flange, an O-ring seal disposed between the disc and opposing surfaces of the inboard and outboard rim parts, and a clamp ring for axially clamping the outboard and inboard rim parts together with the O-ring captured in compression between the disc and the opposing surfaces of the rim parts to seal against air leakage. The disc has an air bleed vent structure outboard of the O-ring and normally sealed from the tire cavity by the O-ring. The clamp ring and associated fasteners engage and exert clamping stress on the outboard rim part over a range of relative movement therebetween in the axial direction relative to the inboard rim part which is sufficient to permit loss of sealing pressure at the O-ring prior to loss of clamping engagement to thereby permit air leakage past the O-ring through the air bleed vent structure to atmosphere within the range of relative movement.

公开(公告)号：US4607892A

公开(公告)日：1986-08-26

申请号：US600791

申请日：1984-04-12

Applicant: Roger E. Payne ,  James B. Weeks

Inventor： Roger E. Payne ,  James B. Weeks

IPC: B60B3/02 ,  B60B19/00 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/12

CPC classification number: B60B11/00 ,  B62D55/145 ,  B60B2310/202 ,  B60B2310/208 ,  B60B2310/226 ,  B60B2310/321 ,  B60B2310/56 ,  B60B2360/102 ,  B60B2360/104 ,  B60B2360/348 ,  B60B2360/36 ,  B60B2360/50 ,  B60B2360/70 ,  B60B2900/321

Abstract: A road wheel for track-laying vehicles having a wear surface exposed to abrasive contact with the track guide lugs, which wear surface is formed by a wear-resistant material embedded in and surrounded by a matrix which forms an integral part of the wheel structure. The wear-resistant material may comprise a lubricant such as fibers, particles and/or bands of graphite, molybdenum disulfide, nylon, Teflon or other self-lubricating plastics which reduce friction between the wheel and track. Alternatively or conjointly, the wear-resistant material may comprise fibers, particles and/or bands of steel, tungsten carbide or ceramic. Where the wheel is of molded construction, such as aluminum or fiber-reinforced resin, the wear-resistant material may be molded into position adjacent to and the wear surface at the time of wheel manufacture. Where the wheel is preformed, the wear-resistant material may be bonded in a separately-formed resin matrix which is then permanently affixed to the road wheel shoulder.

Abstract translation: 用于轨道铺设车辆的车轮具有暴露于与轨道导向突耳磨蚀接触的磨损表面，该磨损表面由嵌入并形成车轮结构的一体部分的矩阵围绕的耐磨材料形成。 耐磨材料可以包括诸如纤维，颗粒和/或带状的石墨，二硫化钼，尼龙，特氟隆或其它自润滑塑料的润滑剂，其减少了轮和轨道之间的摩擦。 或者或联合地，耐磨材料可以包括钢，碳化钨或陶瓷的纤维，颗粒和/或带。 如果车轮是模制结构，例如铝或纤维增强树脂，耐磨材料可以在轮子制造时被模制到相邻的位置和磨损表面上。 在车轮预成型的情况下，耐磨材料可以结合在单独形成的树脂基体中，然后永久性地固定在路肩上。

公开(公告)号：US4425008A

公开(公告)日：1984-01-10

申请号：US293663

申请日：1981-08-17

Applicant: James B. Weeks

Inventor： James B. Weeks

IPC: B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/08

CPC classification number: B62D55/14

Abstract: An improved wheel assembly for a track assembly of a crawler-type vehicle, and method of making the same, comprising a dual wheel set wherein each wheel of the set has a wheel disc with a central bolt circle portion, an intermediate generally conical portion extending outwardly from the central portion and an axially extending peripheral flange portion. A rim is mounted on said disc flange and preferably a rubber tire carried on the outer surface of the rim. The disc is a standard-type spun tapered truck wheel disc of current standard specification having an outwardly narrowing tapered cross-section. The rim comprises a cylindrical center section and a pair of inwardly extending, preferably slightly divergent peripheral edge flanges, and the rim is preferably secured to the disc peripheral flange by a circumferentially continuous weld at or near the axial center of the rim. The dual wheels of the set are mounted back-to-back relative to one another so as to be adapted to straddle a centrally located row of guide spikes of an associated track.

Abstract translation: 一种用于履带式车辆的履带组件的改进的轮组件及其制造方法，包括双轮组，其中该组的每个轮具有带有中心螺栓圆形部分的轮盘，中间大致圆锥形部分延伸 从中心部分向外延伸并且具有轴向延伸的周边凸缘部分。 边缘安装在所述盘形凸缘上，并且优选地安装在轮辋的外表面上的橡胶轮胎。 该盘是目前标准规格的标准型旋转锥形卡车轮盘，其具有向外变窄的锥形横截面。 边缘包括圆柱形中心部分和一对向内延伸的，优选地稍微发散的周边边缘凸缘，并且边缘优选地通过在轮缘的轴向中心处或附近的周向连续焊接固定到盘周边凸缘。 该组的双轮相对于彼此背对背地安装，以便适于跨越相关轨道的中心定位的引导尖峰行。