公开(公告)号：US08052223B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12499124

申请日：2009-07-08

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

IPC: B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/04

CPC classification number: B60B7/08 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: A multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system includes a wheel disc, a first wheel cover and a second wheel cover. The first wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc and includes a generally U-shaped outer end, a first leg which extends generally parallel with respect to the axis, and a second leg which extends generally perpendicular to the first leg. The first wheel cover covers the entire portion of the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover is secured to the first wheel cover and covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover includes an outboard surface and an inboard surface. At least a portion of the second leg of the first wheel cover extends behind the second wheel cover so as to be adjacent the inboard surface of the second wheel cover and such portion of the second leg is at least secured to the second wheel cover by such portion of the second leg being disposed within a surface feature provided only on the inboard surface of the second wheel cover.

Abstract translation: 多件式车轮保持系统包括轮盘，第一轮罩和第二轮罩。 第一轮盖被固定到轮盘上并且包括大致U形的外端，相对于轴线大致平行地延伸的第一腿部，以及大致垂直于第一腿部延伸的第二腿部。 第一轮盖覆盖轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的整个部分。 第二轮盖固定到第一轮盖并覆盖轮盘的外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分。 第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面。 第一轮盖的第二支腿的至少一部分延伸到第二轮盖的后面，以便与第二轮盖的内侧表面相邻，并且第二支腿的这些部分至少通过这样的方式固定到第二轮盖上 第二腿的部分设置在仅设置在第二轮罩的内侧表面上的表面特征内。

公开(公告)号：US20080034587A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US10591682

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

IPC: B21D53/26

CPC classification number: B60B3/007 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B3/10 ,  Y10T29/49481 ,  Y10T29/49501 ,  Y10T29/49504

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing the same. The wheel includes a rim and a disc secured to the rim. The disc includes a plurality of outwardly extending spokes, an outer rim connecting flange defining a side edge surface and a window formed therein between adjacent pairs of spokes and having a predetermined shape defined by the adjacent pairs of spokes and the side edge surface of the rim connecting flange such that each of the windows extends to an outermost periphery of the wheel disc, at least one of the windows includes at least a first window portion and a second window portion, the first window portion being formed by a first piercing operation and the second window portion being formed by a second piercing operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造车轮及其制造方法。 车轮包括边缘和固定到轮辋的盘。 盘包括多个向外延伸的轮辐，外边缘连接凸缘限定侧边缘表面和在相邻的辐条对之间形成的窗口，并且具有由相邻的辐条对和边缘的侧边缘表面限定的预定形状 连接凸缘，使得每个窗口延伸到轮盘的最外周边，至少一个窗户至少包括第一窗口部分和第二窗口部分，第一窗口部分通过第一穿孔操作形成， 第二窗口部分通过第二穿刺操作形成。

公开(公告)号：US20110006589A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12499124

申请日：2009-07-08

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

IPC: B60B7/08 ,  B21D53/32

CPC classification number: B60B7/08 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: A multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system includes a wheel disc, a first wheel cover and a second wheel cover. The first wheel cover is secured to the wheel disc and includes a generally U-shaped outer end, a first leg which extends generally parallel with respect to the axis, and a second leg which extends generally perpendicular to the first leg. The first wheel cover covers the entire portion of the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover is secured to the first wheel cover and covers at least a portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc. The second wheel cover includes an outboard surface and an inboard surface. At least a portion of the second leg of the first wheel cover extends behind the second wheel cover so as to be adjacent the inboard surface of the second wheel cover and such portion of the second leg is at least secured to the second wheel cover by such portion of the second leg being disposed within a surface feature provided only on the inboard surface of the second wheel cover.

Abstract translation: 多件式车轮保持系统包括轮盘，第一轮罩和第二轮罩。 第一轮盖被固定到轮盘上并且包括大致U形的外端，相对于轴线大致平行地延伸的第一腿部，以及大致垂直于第一腿部延伸的第二腿部。 第一轮盖覆盖轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的整个部分。 第二轮盖固定到第一轮盖并覆盖轮盘的外侧面轮的表面的至少一部分。 第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面。 第一轮盖的第二支腿的至少一部分延伸到第二轮盖的后面，以便与第二轮盖的内侧表面相邻，并且第二支腿的这些部分至少通过这样的方式固定到第二轮盖上 第二腿的部分设置在仅设置在第二轮罩的内侧表面上的表面特征内。

公开(公告)号：US08449043B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12834109

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield ,  Thomas E. Heck

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield ,  Thomas E. Heck

IPC: B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/08

CPC classification number: B60B7/18 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/0053 ,  B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/061 ,  B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/14

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system comprising the steps of: (a) providing a wheel having a wheel disc defining and axis and an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange; (b) providing a first outer wheel cover formed from a first material, the first outer wheel cover covering at least a portion of outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc; (c) providing a second inner wheel cover formed from a second material, the second inner wheel cover covering at least a substantial portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc, the second wheel cover including an outboard surface and an inboard surface; (d) securing the first outer wheel cover and the second inner wheel cover together by at least an interference fit therewith; and (e) non-permanently securing the assembled wheel covers of step (d) and the wheel to one another by a non-permanent mechanical attachment feature to produce the multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造多件式车轮保持系统的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）提供具有轮盘的车轮，所述车轮盘限定和轴线和外侧车轮表面，并且包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰; （b）提供由第一材料形成的第一外轮盖，所述第一外轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的至少一部分; （c）提供由第二材料形成的第二内轮盖，所述第二内轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的所述外侧面轮的表面的至少大部分，所述第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面; （d）通过与所述第一外轮盖和所述第二内轮盖一起的过盈配合将所述第一外轮盖和所述第二内轮盖固定在一起; 和（e）通过非永久性机械附接特征非步骤地将步骤（d）的组合轮罩和车轮彼此固定，以产生多件式车轮保持系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120074764A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13190831

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

IPC: B60B3/10 ,  B23P17/00 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B21D53/26

CPC classification number: B60B3/007 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B3/10 ,  Y10T29/49481 ,  Y10T29/49501 ,  Y10T29/49504

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing the same. The wheel includes a rim and a disc secured to the rim. The disc includes a plurality of outwardly extending spokes, an outer rim connecting flange defining a side edge surface and a window formed therein between adjacent pairs of spokes and having a predetermined shape defined by the adjacent pairs of spokes and the side edge surface of the rim connecting flange such that each of the windows extends to an outermost periphery of the wheel disc, at least one of the windows includes at least a first window portion and a second window portion, the first window portion being formed by a first piercing operation and the second window portion being formed by a second piercing operation. The method for producing the wheel of operation to produce a first window portion in the disc between a pair of adjacent spokes; (d) subjecting the disc to at least a second window piercing operation to produce a second window portion in the disc, the first window portion and the second window portion cooperating to define a pierced window in the disc having a predetermined shape defined by the adjacent pairs of spokes an outermost periphery of the disc; and (e) securing the disc and the rim together to produce the fabricated vehicle wheel.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造车轮及其制造方法。 车轮包括边缘和固定到轮辋的盘。 盘包括多个向外延伸的轮辐，外边缘连接凸缘限定侧边缘表面和在相邻的辐条对之间形成的窗口，并且具有由相邻的辐条对和边缘的侧边缘表面限定的预定形状 连接凸缘，使得每个窗口延伸到轮盘的最外周边，至少一个窗户至少包括第一窗口部分和第二窗口部分，第一窗口部分通过第一穿孔操作形成， 第二窗口部分通过第二穿刺操作形成。 一种在一对相邻辐条之间产生在盘中产生第一窗口部分的操作轮的方法; （d）使所述盘经历至少第二窗口刺穿操作以在所述盘中产生第二窗口部分，所述第一窗口部分和所述第二窗口部分协作以在所述盘中限定具有由相邻的所述窗口部分限定的预定形状的穿孔 成对的轮辐是盘的最外周; 和（e）将盘和轮辋固定在一起以产生制造的车轮。

公开(公告)号：US07984551B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

申请号：US10591682

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Tom Czarniecki ,  Monty Csapo ,  Todd Duffield ,  Matthias Grutgen ,  Frank Kramer ,  Alan Coleman

IPC: B21D31/02 ,  B21J13/00 ,  B23P17/00

CPC classification number: B60B3/007 ,  B60B3/04 ,  B60B3/10 ,  Y10T29/49481 ,  Y10T29/49501 ,  Y10T29/49504

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing the same. The wheel includes a rim and a disc secured to the rim. The disc includes a plurality of outwardly extending spokes, an outer rim connecting flange defining a side edge surface and a window formed therein between adjacent pairs of spokes and having a predetermined shape defined by the adjacent pairs of spokes and the side edge surface of the rim connecting flange such that each of the windows extends to an outermost periphery of the wheel disc, at least one of the windows includes at least a first window portion and a second window portion, the first window portion being formed by a first piercing operation and the second window portion being formed by a second piercing operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造车轮及其制造方法。 车轮包括边缘和固定到轮辋的盘。 盘包括多个向外延伸的轮辐，外边缘连接凸缘限定侧边缘表面和在相邻的辐条对之间形成的窗口，并且具有由相邻的辐条对和边缘的侧边缘表面限定的预定形状 连接凸缘，使得每个窗口延伸到轮盘的最外周边，至少一个窗户至少包括第一窗口部分和第二窗口部分，第一窗口部分通过第一穿孔操作形成， 第二窗口部分通过第二穿刺操作形成。

公开(公告)号：US08162406B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12651523

申请日：2010-01-04

Applicant: Thomas E. Heck ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

Inventor： Thomas E. Heck ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

IPC: B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/04

CPC classification number: B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/10 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system comprises the steps of: (a) providing a wheel having a wheel disc defining and axis and an outboard facing wheel surface; (b) providing a first outer wheel cover formed from a metal material, the first outer wheel cover covering at least a portion of the an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc; (c) providing a second inner wheel cover formed from a plastic material, the second inner wheel cover covering at least a substantial portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc; (d) providing an insert formed from a foam material and which generally corresponds to at least the shape of a space which formed between the outboard facing wheel surface and the inboard surface of the second wheel cover; (e) securing the first and second inner wheel covers together by at least an interference fit therewith; and (f) permanently securing the assembled wheel covers of step (e), the insert and the wheel to one another by adhesive to produce the multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system.

Abstract translation: 一种制造多件式车轮保持系统的方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供具有轮盘的车轮，所述车轮盘限定和轴线和外侧车轮表面; （b）提供由金属材料形成的第一外轮盖，所述第一外轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的至少一部分; （c）提供由塑料材料形成的第二内轮盖，所述第二内轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的所述外侧面轮的表面的至少大部分; （d）提供由泡沫材料形成的插入件，其通常对应于至少形成在所述外侧面轮的表面和所述第二轮罩的内侧表面之间的空间的形状; （e）将第一和第二内轮罩固定在一起至少与其相干配合; 和（f）通过粘合剂将步骤（e）的组装的车轮盖，插入件和车轮永久地固定到彼此，以产生多件式车轮保持系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120007415A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US12834109

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield ,  Thomas E. Heck

Inventor： Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield ,  Thomas E. Heck

IPC: B60B7/06

CPC classification number: B60B7/18 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B7/0053 ,  B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/061 ,  B60B7/08 ,  B60B7/14

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system comprising the steps of: (a) providing a wheel having a wheel disc defining and axis and an outboard facing wheel surface and including an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange; (b) providing a first outer wheel cover formed from a first material, the first outer wheel cover covering at least a portion of outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc; (c) providing a second inner wheel cover formed from a second material, the second inner wheel cover covering at least a substantial portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc, the second wheel cover including an outboard surface and an inboard surface; (d) securing the first outer wheel cover and the second inner wheel cover together by at least an interference fit therewith; and (e) non-permanently securing the assembled wheel covers of step (d) and the wheel to one another by a non-permanent mechanical attachment feature to produce the multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造多件式车轮保持系统的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）提供具有轮盘的车轮，所述车轮盘限定和轴线和外侧车轮表面，并且包括外侧轮胎胎圈座保持法兰; （b）提供由第一材料形成的第一外轮盖，所述第一外轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的至少一部分; （c）提供由第二材料形成的第二内轮盖，所述第二内轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的所述外侧面轮的表面的至少大部分，所述第二轮盖包括外侧表面和内侧表面; （d）通过与所述第一外轮盖和所述第二内轮盖一起的过盈配合将所述第一外轮盖和所述第二内轮盖固定在一起 和（e）通过非永久性机械附接特征非步骤地将步骤（d）的组合轮罩和车轮彼此固定，以产生多件式车轮保持系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110163593A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12651523

申请日：2010-01-04

Applicant: Thomas E. Heck ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

Inventor： Thomas E. Heck ,  Patrick McCorry ,  Todd Duffield

IPC: B60B7/08 ,  B21D53/32

CPC classification number: B60B7/04 ,  B60B7/10 ,  Y10T29/49542

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system comprises the steps of: (a) providing a wheel having a wheel disc defining and axis and an outboard facing wheel surface; (b) providing a first outer wheel cover formed from a metal material, the first outer wheel cover covering at least a portion of the an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the wheel disc; (c) providing a second inner wheel cover formed from a plastic material, the second inner wheel cover covering at least a substantial portion of the outboard facing wheel surface of the wheel disc; (d) providing an insert formed from a foam material and which generally corresponds to at least the shape of a space which formed between the outboard facing wheel surface and the inboard surface of the second wheel cover; (e) securing the first and second inner wheel covers together by at least an interference fit therewith; and (f) permanently securing the assembled wheel covers of step (e), the insert and the wheel to one another by adhesive to produce the multi-piece vehicle wheel retention system.

Abstract translation: 一种制造多件式车轮保持系统的方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供具有轮盘的车轮，所述车轮盘限定和轴线和外侧车轮表面; （b）提供由金属材料形成的第一外轮盖，所述第一外轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的外侧轮胎胎圈座保持凸缘的至少一部分; （c）提供由塑料材料形成的第二内轮盖，所述第二内轮盖覆盖所述轮盘的所述外侧面轮的表面的至少大部分; （d）提供由泡沫材料形成的插入件，其通常对应于至少形成在所述外侧面轮的表面和所述第二轮罩的内侧表面之间的空间的形状; （e）将第一和第二内轮罩固定在一起至少与其相干配合; 和（f）通过粘合剂将步骤（e）的组装的车轮盖，插入件和车轮永久地固定到彼此，以产生多件式车轮保持系统。

公开(公告)号：US08047616B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12838630

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Weiland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

Inventor： Joseph W. Wolf ,  Patrick McCorry ,  James A. Weiland ,  Ross S. Hill ,  Robert J. Wendt

IPC: B60B7/04

CPC classification number: B60B7/065 ,  B60B3/044 ,  B60B7/0046 ,  B60B7/06 ,  B60B7/063 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle wheel cover retention system for securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. According to one embodiment, the vehicle wheel cover retention system is for a non-full face fabricated vehicle wheel and comprises: a full outer wheel rim formed from a suitable material and including a first rim flange, a first tire bead seat, a well, a second tire bead seat, and a second rim flange, the full outer wheel rim defining a first surface extending between the first an second rim flanges; an inner wheel disc defining a wheel axis and formed from a suitable material and joined to the full outer wheel rim, the inner wheel disc including a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion, the inner wheel disc having a first surface and a second surface; and a wheel cover formed from a suitable material and secured to at least one of the first surface of the inner wheel disc, the second surface of the inner wheel disc, and the first surface of said full outer wheel rim.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将轮盖固定到车轮上的车轮盖保持系统。 根据一个实施例，车轮盖保持系统用于非全面制造的车轮，并且包括：由适合的材料形成并包括第一轮辋凸缘，第一轮胎胎圈座，井的整个外轮缘， 第二轮胎胎圈座和第二轮辋凸缘，所述全外轮缘限定在所述第一轮辋凸缘之间延伸的第一表面; 内轮盘，其限定车轮轴线并由合适的材料形成并且连接到所述整个外轮缘，所述内轮盘包括位于中心的轮安装表面和外环形部分，所述内轮盘具有第一表面和 第二面 以及由合适的材料形成并固定到内轮盘的第一表面，内轮盘的第二表面和所述全外轮缘的第一表面中的至少一个上的轮盖。