公开(公告)号：US06554371B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US10008041

申请日：2001-11-13

Applicant: Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B60B700

CPC classification number: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B7/18

Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.

公开(公告)号：US06386642B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09730029

申请日：2000-12-05

Applicant: Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B60B702

CPC classification number: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B7/18

Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.

Abstract translation: 一种车轮盖保持系统，其中相关车轮的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘包括用于将轮罩固定到车轮的独特结构。 特别地，车轮包括限定外侧轮胎表面并包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰的盘。 外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰包括在其中形成有周向径向向内的槽的外表面。 相对薄的轮罩（其可能或可能不符合盘的精确轮廓）覆盖外侧面轮盘表面的至少一部分。 特别地，轮盖包括延伸到凹槽中的外部环形唇缘。

公开(公告)号：USRE42140E1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US10636908

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: James H. Kemmerer ,  Daniel Wuebker

Inventor： James H. Kemmerer ,  Daniel Wuebker

IPC: B60B7/06

CPC classification number: B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/008 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B7/18 ,  B60B21/106

Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same includes a wheel disc and a wheel cover secured thereto. The wheel disc defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard bead seat retaining flange includes an outer peripheral end and an inner surface having at least one annular groove formed therein. The wheel cover covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface and the entire portion of the outer peripheral end of the outboard bead seat retaining flange, and includes an outer end. The wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc by an adhesive/sealant. In particular, the adhesive/sealant is disposed in the annular groove to secure the outer end of the wheel cover to the outer peripheral end of the wheel disc and to provide a seal to prevent water, mud, salt and other debris from entering between the outer end of the wheel cover and the outer peripheral end of the wheel disc.

Abstract translation: 改进的车轮盖保持系统及其制造方法包括固定在其上的轮盘和车轮盖。 轮盘限定外侧轮胎表面，并且包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰。 外侧胎圈座保持法兰包括外周端和形成有至少一个环形槽的内表面。 轮罩覆盖外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分和外侧胎圈座保持凸缘的外周端的整个部分，并且包括外端。 轮盖通过粘合剂/密封剂固定到轮盘上。 特别地，粘合剂/密封剂设置在环形槽中，以将轮盖的外端固定到轮盘的外周端，并提供密封，以防止水，泥浆，盐和其它碎屑进入 轮盖的外端和轮盘的外周端。

公开(公告)号：US06547123B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09815426

申请日：2001-03-22

Applicant: James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B23K3100

CPC classification number: B23K37/0443 ,  Y10T29/49499 ,  Y10T29/49501

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a full face vehicle wheel and comprises the steps of: (a) providing a rim including an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an inboard tire bead seat, a well portion, an outboard tire bead seat, the inboard tire bead seat retaining flange including an outer surface, the inboard tire bead seat including an outer surface, an the outboard tire bead seat including an outer surface; (b) providing a disc including a generally centrally located inner wheel mounting portion and an outer annular portion, the outer annular portion including an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner wheel mounting portion including at least one of a fully formed center pilot hole and a plurality of fully formed lug bolt mounting holes, the center pilot hole defining a pilot hole axis and each of the lug bolt holes defining a lug bolt hole axis; (c) providing a wheel fixture tooling assembly for supporting the rim and the disc relative to one another, the wheel fixture tooling assembly operative to locate the rim on the outer surfaces of the inboard and outboard tire bead seats whereby the inboard and outboard tire bead seats are located relative to the axis of the center pilot hole and the axis of the lug bolt holes; and (d) subsequent to step (c), securing the wheel disc to the wheel rim by a weld.

公开(公告)号：US06270167B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09636240

申请日：2000-08-10

Applicant: James H. Kemmerer ,  Daniel Wuebker

Inventor： James H. Kemmerer ,  Daniel Wuebker

IPC: B60B706

CPC classification number: B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/008 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B7/18 ,  B60B21/106

Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same includes a wheel disc and a wheel cover secured thereto. The wheel disc defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard bead seat retaining flange includes an outer peripheral end and an inner surface having at least one annular groove formed therein. The wheel cover covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface and the entire portion of the outer peripheral end of the outboard bead seat retaining flange, and includes an outer end. The wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc by an adhesive/sealant. In particular, the adhesive/sealant is disposed in the annular groove to secure the outer end of the wheel cover to the outer peripheral end of the wheel disc and to provide a seal to prevent water, mud, salt and other debris from entering between the outer end of the wheel cover and the outer peripheral end of the wheel disc.

Abstract translation: 改进的车轮盖保持系统及其制造方法包括固定在其上的轮盘和车轮盖。 轮盘限定外侧轮胎表面，并且包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰。 外侧胎圈座保持法兰包括外周端和形成有至少一个环形槽的内表面。 轮罩覆盖外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分和外侧胎圈座保持凸缘的外周端的整个部分，并且包括外端。 轮盖通过粘合剂/密封剂固定到轮盘上。 特别地，粘合剂/密封剂设置在环形槽中，以将轮盖的外端固定到轮盘的外周端，并提供密封，以防止水，泥浆，盐和其它碎屑进入 轮盖的外端和轮盘的外周端。

公开(公告)号：US6007158A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-28

申请号：US886264

申请日：1997-07-01

Applicant: Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/06

CPC classification number: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B7/18

Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove is defined by a generally axially extending first surface and a second surface angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove and the lip have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc. The method for producing the vehicle wheel includes the the steps of: (a) providing a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange, the outboard bead seat retaining flange including an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein, the groove defining an inner diameter; (b) providing a wheel cover including an outer annular lip which defines an outer diameter which generally corresponds to the inner diameter of the groove; and (c) moving the disc and the cover toward one another whereby the wheel cover initials deflects inwardly and then expands outwardly into the groove to secure the wheel cover to the disc.

公开(公告)号：US06968855B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10331959

申请日：2002-12-30

Applicant: James H. Kemmerer ,  Randal D. Craig ,  Dilbert G. Clark

Inventor： James H. Kemmerer ,  Randal D. Craig ,  Dilbert G. Clark

IPC: F16K1/14 ,  F16K27/02 ,  F16K31/122 ,  F16K51/00

CPC classification number: F16K27/0245 ,  F16K1/14 ,  F16K31/122 ,  Y10T137/7043

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved air operated fluid control valve which tends to inhibit or impede the travel of a fluid to the air controlled side of the control valve. The air operated fluid control valve includes a control valve having a valve body provided with at least one fluid inlet port and at least one fluid outlet port, at least one air inlet port and at least one air outlet port, and a piston assembly selectively controlled by the air inlet and outlet ports so as to regulate the flow of a fluid through the valve body from the at least one fluid inlet port to the at least one fluid outlet port. According to one preferred embodiment of this invention, the control valve includes at least one shield member carried by piston assembly which is operative to inhibit the travel of a fluid from a fluid side of the control valve into an air controlled side of the control valve.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种改进的气动流体控制阀，其倾向于抑制或妨碍流体到控制阀的空气控制侧的行进。 所述气动流体控制阀包括控制阀，所述控制阀具有设置有至少一个流体入口端口和至少一个流体出口端口的阀体，至少一个空气入口端口和至少一个空气出口端口，以及选择性地控制的活塞组件 通过空气入口和出口端口，以便调节通过阀体的流体从至少一个流体入口到至少一个流体出口。 根据本发明的一个优选实施例，控制阀包括由活塞组件承载的至少一个屏蔽构件，其可操作以阻止流体从控制阀的流体侧行进到控制阀的空气控制侧。

公开(公告)号：US06286908B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09473237

申请日：1999-12-27

Applicant: Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B60B706

CPC classification number: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B7/18

Abstract: A vehicle wheel cover retention system wherein the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the associated wheel includes a unique construction for securing a wheel cover to the wheel. In particular, the vehicle wheel includes a disc which defines an outboard facing wheel surface and includes an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The outboard tire bead seat retaining flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. A relatively thin wheel cover (which may or may not conform to the exact contour of the disc) covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel disc surface. In particular, the wheel cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove.

Abstract translation: 一种车轮盖保持系统，其中相关车轮的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘包括用于将轮罩固定到车轮的独特结构。 特别地，车轮包括限定外侧轮胎表面并包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰的盘。 外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰包括在其中形成有周向径向向内的槽的外表面。 相对薄的轮罩（其可能或可能不符合盘的精确轮廓）覆盖外侧面轮盘表面的至少一部分。 特别地，轮盖包括延伸到凹槽中的外部环形唇缘。

公开(公告)号：US5664845A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-09

申请号：US389867

申请日：1995-02-23

Applicant: Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： Michael V. Maloney ,  Thomas E. Heck ,  James A. Lumm ,  James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/06

CPC classification number: B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/004 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/008 ,  B60B7/02 ,  B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/063 ,  B60B7/065 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/14

Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel cover retention system and method for producing the same wherein the wheel includes a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange. The flange includes an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein. The groove is defined by a generally axially extending first surface and a second surface angled relative to the first surface. The wheel further includes a wheel cover covering at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface. The cover includes an outer annular lip which extends into the groove and is positioned adjacent the first surface. The groove and the lip have a configuration which enables the lip to spring outwardly into the groove when the cover is pressed on the disc. The method for producing the vehicle wheel includes the the steps of: (a) providing a disc defining an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange, the outboard bead seat retaining flange including an outer surface having a circumferential, radially inwardly facing groove formed therein, the groove defining an inner diameter; (b) providing a wheel cover including an outer annular lip which defines an outer diameter which generally corresponds to the inner diameter of the groove; and (c) moving the disc and the cover toward one another whereby the wheel cover initials deflects inwardly and then expands outwardly into the groove to secure the wheel cover to the disc.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的车轮盖保持系统及其制造方法，其中车轮包括限定外侧面轮的表面并包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的盘。 凸缘包括外表面，其中形成有周向径向向内的凹槽。 凹槽由大致轴向延伸的第一表面和相对于第一表面成角度的第二表面限定。 车轮还包括覆盖外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分的车轮罩。 所述盖包括延伸到所述凹槽中并且邻近所述第一表面定位的外部环形唇缘。 凹槽和唇缘具有当盖被压在盘上时使唇部能够向外弹出到凹槽中的构造。 车轮的制造方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供限定外侧轮胎表面并且包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰的盘，所述外侧胎圈座保持法兰包括具有周向径向的外表面 形成在其中的向内的凹槽，所述凹槽限定内径; （b）提供包括外环形唇缘的轮盖，所述外环形唇缘限定通常对应于所述槽的内径的外径; 和（c）将盘和盖彼此移动，由此轮盖初始偏向内部，然后向外扩展到凹槽中，以将轮盖固定到盘上。

公开(公告)号：US5533261A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-09

申请号：US368167

申请日：1994-12-30

Applicant: James H. Kemmerer

Inventor： James H. Kemmerer

IPC: B21D22/16 ,  B21D53/26 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: B21D22/16 ,  B21D53/26 ,  Y10T29/49499 ,  Y10T29/49531

Abstract: An improved method for forming a vehicle wheel wherein the inboard and outboard tire bead seat retaining flanges are precisely oriented and located relative to an inboard mounting surface of the disc, and the inboard and outboard tire bead seat surfaces are precisely oriented and located relative to a wheel axis includes the steps of steps of: (a) providing a rim defining a rim axis and including at least an inboard portion and an outboard portion; (b) providing a disc defining a disc axis and including at least an inner annular wheel mounting portion and an outer annular portion, the wheel mounting portion defining an inboard mounting surface and having a centrally located pilot hole formed therethrough; (c) positioning the rim and disc together in generally coaxial relationship; (d) simultaneously with step (c), joining the outer annular portion of the disc to the rim by welding to produce a partially-formed wheel assembly defining a wheel axis; (e) subsequent to step (d), forming an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an inboard tire bead seat, and an outboard tire bead seat of the wheel to locate the inboard and outboard tire bead seat retaining flanges a predetermined first and second lateral distances, respectively, relative to the inboard mounting surface of the disc and in a parallel relationship therewith, and to locate the inboard and outboard tire bead seats a predetermined first and second radial distances, respectively, relative to the wheel axis and in a concentric relationship with the wheel axis.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成车轮的改进方法，其中内侧和外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘相对于盘的内侧安装表面精确地定向和定位，并且内侧和外侧轮胎胎圈座表面相对于 轮轴包括以下步骤：（a）提供限定轮辋轴线并且至少包括内侧部分和外侧部分的边缘; （b）提供限定盘轴线并且至少包括内环形轮安装部分和外环形部分的盘，所述轮安装部分限定内侧安装表面并且具有穿过其形成的居中定位的导向孔; （c）将轮辋和盘以大致同轴的关系定位在一起; （d）与步骤（c）同时，通过焊接将盘的外环形部分连接到轮辋上，以产生限定车轮轴线的部分形成的车轮组件; （e）在步骤（d）之后，形成内侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘，外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘，内侧轮胎胎圈座和车轮的外侧轮胎胎圈座，以定位内侧和外侧胎圈 座椅保持法兰相对于盘的内侧安装表面分别具有预定的第一和第二横向距离，并且与其平行的关系，并且分别将内侧和外侧轮胎胎圈座定位在预定的第一和第二径向距离内 到车轮轴线并且与车轮轴线同心地关系。