12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Wheels, wheel rims, and structural parts therefor for land vehicles
2.
Aerodynamic cover for a vehicle wheel, attachment system for the aerodynamic cover to the vehicle wheel, and vehicle wheel having such an aerodynamic cover and attachment system
A vehicle wheel comprises a wheel disc, wheel rim, and wheel axis. A first cover spans between the rim and a hub portion of the disc. An axial portion of the first cover extends substantially along the axis. A plurality of first vents in the axial portion are arrayed circumferentially about the axis. Tabs extend perpendicular to the axial portion at each of the first vents. A second cover is secured to the rim and extends radially inward from the rim in a direction perpendicular to the axis. A plurality of second vents are in the second cover and arrayed circumferentially about the axis. The first and second covers are on opposite sides of the wheel. Each of the first and second covers has a greater extent in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis than in an axial direction parallel to the axis.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
A monitoring device includes a housing adhered to a drop well of a wheel inside of a vehicle tire. The housing rotates with the wheel. An electrical circuit disposed within the housing. The electrical circuit including a load sensing device disposed within the housing. The load sensing device sensing forces exerted on the wheel. A transceiver coupled to the electrical circuit. The transceiver communicates load data sensed by the load sensing device to components exterior of the wheel.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G01G 19/12 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour incorporation dans des véhicules ayant des dispositifs électriques sensibles au poids
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
4.
Fabricated vehicle wheel, wheel disc for use in such a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing such a wheel disc and fabricated vehicle wheel
A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel includes a steel wheel disc defining an axis and includes a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes. A width defined by a center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange or wherein a width defined by outer walls of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the outer walls of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange.
A wheel disc includes a wheel mounting portion defining a wheel axis, a plurality of spokes radially extending from the wheel mounting portion, and a rim junction on at least one spoke of the plurality of spokes. The rim junction is at an end of the at least one spoke opposite the wheel mounting portion. A first portion of the rim junction extends in an axial direction. Second and third portions of the rim junction extend in a circumferential direction. The axial direction is parallel to the wheel axis and the circumferential direction is in a plane perpendicular to the wheel axis.
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Ebel, Benjamin Edward
Duning, Ralf
Vits, Johan
Abrégé
A hubcap for a wheel with a floating tire seat, the wheel having a rim comprising a tire seat extended axially outwards by a flange, the tire seat being radially floating, comprises a central edge and an exterior periphery, in which the central edge comprises fixing elements for attaching to the rigid part of the wheel and in which the central edge is connected to the exterior periphery by an intermediate sector that is deformable so that the exterior periphery can be moved at least radially inwards with respect to the central edge.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/14 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des moyens filetés
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AERODYNAMIC COVER FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL, ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR THE AERODYNAMIC COVER TO THE VEHICLE WHEEL, AND VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING SUCH AN AERODYNAMIC COVER AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
A vehicle wheel comprises a wheel disc, wheel rim, and wheel axis. A first cover spans between the rim and a hub portion of the disc. An axial portion of the first cover extends substantially along the axis. A plurality of first vents in the axial portion are arrayed circumferentially about the axis. Tabs extend perpendicular to the axial portion at each of the first vents. A second cover is secured to the rim and extends radially inward from the rim in a direction perpendicular to the axis. A plurality of second vents are in the second cover and arrayed circumferentially about the axis. The first and second covers are on opposite sides of the wheel. Each of the first and second covers has a greater extent in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis than in an axial direction parallel to the axis.
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Vedy, Bertrand
Abrégé
A rolling assembly includes a tire having two beads, a rim and a flexible extender intended to provide the connection between one of the beads and the rim, the rim having a rim flange, the extender including an axially inner end, an axially outer end and a body oriented mainly axially and disposed between the axially outer end and the axially inner end, the axially inner end being fixed in place on the rim, the extender having an extender seat intended to receive a tire bead, the extender seat being extended axially towards the outside by a shoulder that axially fixes the tire bead in place, the tire bead having an axial width WB at the interface of the bead with the extender seat, characterized in that the rim flange extends axially under the bead by a distance S such that the ratio S/WB is greater than 0.1.
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Vedy, Bertrand
Abrégé
A rim (3) for a rolling assembly has a flexible extender, the rim having an axis of rotation DD′, said rim having a rim seat (31) extended axially towards the outside by a rim flange (32), said rim flange (32) having a first portion (321) that is oriented substantially in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation DD′ and situated radially on the outside with respect to said rim seat (31), said first portion (321) being extended radially and axially towards the outside by a connecting portion, characterized in that the radial height measured between the intersection point between the line of the rim seat and the line of the first portion, and the end of the radially outermost portion of the rim flange (32) is less than 10 mm.
A monitoring device includes a housing adhered to a drop well of a wheel inside of a vehicle tire. The housing rotates with the wheel. An electrical circuit disposed within the housing. The electrical circuit including a load sensing device disposed within the housing. The load sensing device sensing forces exerted on the wheel. A transceiver coupled to the electrical circuit. The transceiver communicates load data sensed by the load sensing device to components exterior of the wheel.
G01G 19/12 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour incorporation dans des véhicules ayant des dispositifs électriques sensibles au poids
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
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FLEXIBLE ADAPTER AND RIM ASSEMBLY FOR A ROLLING ASSEMBLY
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Vits, Johan
Vedy, Bertrand
Abrégé
The invention relates to a rim (3) and flexible adapter (1) assembly intended for forming a rolling assembly with a tyre (2), the rim (3) comprising a mounting groove (33) extended axially by a boss (34), a substantially frustoconical rim seat (31) and a rim flange (32) extending the rim seat (31) axially to the outside with a bearing face having a substantially radial orientation, the adapter comprising an axially inner end (10) intended for resting on the rim seat (31), an axially outer end (11) and a substantially cylindrical body (12) connecting the axially inner end (10) and the axially outer end (12) and intended for receiving, engaging with the axially outer end, a tyre bead (21), characterised in that the substantially frustoconical rim seat (31) of said rim has an inclination (α) relative to the axis of rotation DD' of -2 to +6 degrees, said angle (α) being counted positively when the virtual apex S of said substantially frustoconical seat is located axially to the outside.
A vehicle wheel rim having at least an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an inboard tire bead seat, a well and an outboard tire bead seat. A reinforcing tape applied to at least a portion of one of an inner surface and/or an outer surface of the inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, the inboard tire bead seat, the well and the outboard tire bead seat.
B60B 21/12 - Parties annexes, p. ex. bandes de garniture intérieure
B60B 3/04 - Roues pleines, c.-à-d. roues avec corps en forme de disque supportant la charge à un seul disque ne faisant pas corps avec la jante
B60B 21/10 - Jantes caractérisées par la forme du logement du pneumatique du rebord de jante, p. ex. ondulées
B60B 21/02 - Jantes caractérisées par leur section transversale
B60B 25/22 - Autres parties accessoires, p. ex. pour rendre étanche l'assemblage des pièces composantes permettant l'emploi de pneumatiques sans chambre
13.
Vehicle wheel assembly having improved monitoring capabilities for various vehicle conditions and monitoring device for accomplishing such monitoring
A monitoring device includes a housing adhered to a drop well of a wheel inside of a vehicle tire. The housing rotates with the wheel. An electrical circuit disposed within the housing. The electrical circuit including a load sensing device disposed within the housing. The load sensing device sensing forces exerted on the wheel. A transceiver coupled to the electrical circuit. The transceiver communicates load data sensed by the load sensing device to components exterior of the wheel.
B60C 23/04 - Dispositifs avertisseurs actionnés par la pression du pneumatique montés sur la roue ou le pneumatique
G01G 19/12 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour incorporation dans des véhicules ayant des dispositifs électriques sensibles au poids
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
14.
ROLLING ASSEMBLY HAVING A RIM, THE FLANGE OF WHICH FORMS A SUPPORT OF INCREASED AXIAL WIDTH
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Vedy, Bertrand
Abrégé
The invention relates to a rolling assembly comprising a tyre (2) having two beads (21), a rim (3) and at least one flexible expander (1) intended to provide the connection between one of the beads (21) and the rim (3), the rim having a rim flange (32), said expander (1) comprising an axially inner end (10), an axially outer end (11) and a body (12) that is oriented mainly axially and is disposed between said axially outer end (11) and said axially inner end (10), said axially inner end (10) being immobilized on said rim, said expander (1) having an expander seat (13) intended to receive a tyre (2) bead (21), said expander seat being extended axially outwards by a shoulder that axially immobilizes said tyre (2) bead (21), said tyre (2) bead (21) having an axial width WB at the interface of the bead (21) with the expander seat (13), characterized in that said rim flange (32) extends axially under the bead (21) by a distance S such that the ratio S/WB is greater than 0.1.
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Abrégé
The invention relates to a rolling assembly comprising a tyre (2) having two beads (21), a rim (3) and at least one flexible expander (1) intended to provide the connection between one of the beads (21) and the rim (3), the rim having a rim flange (32), said expander (1) comprising an axially inner end (10), an axially outer end (11) and a body (12) that is oriented mainly axially and is disposed between said axially outer end (11) and said axially inner end (10), said axially inner end (10) being immobilized on said rim, said expander (1) having an expander seat (13) intended to receive a tyre (2) bead (21), said expander seat being extended axially outwards by a shoulder that axially immobilizes said tyre (2) bead (21), said tyre (2) bead (21) having an axial width WB at the interface of the bead (21) with the expander seat (13), characterized in that said rim flange (32) extends axially under the bead (21) by a distance S such that the ratio S/WB is greater than 0.1.
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Abrégé
Wheel rim (3) for a tyre, the rim having an axis of rotation DD', the said rim comprising a rim seat (31) extended axially outwards by a rim flange (32), the said rim flange (32) comprising a first portion (321) oriented substantially in a plane perpendicular to and situated radially on the outside of the said rim seat (31), characterized in that the said rim flange (32) comprises an outwardly inclined second portion (322) situated axially on the outside of the said first portion (321) and situated at least partially radially on the outside of the said rim seat (31), the said wheel rim comprising a connecting portion (320) between the said first portion (321) and the said second portion (322).
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Abrégé
Wheel rim (3) for a rolling assembly with flexible extender, the rim having an axis of rotation DD', the said rim comprising a rim seat (31) extended axially outwards by a rim flange (32), the said rim flange (32) comprising a first portion (321) oriented substantially in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation DD' and situated radially on the outside of the said rim seat (31), the said first portion (321) being extended radially and axially outwards by a connecting portion, characterized in that the radial height measured between the point of intersection of the line of the rim seat and the line of the first portion and the end of the radially outermost portion of the rim flange (32) is less than 10 mm.
B60B 21/04 - Jantes caractérisées par leur section transversale avec des rebords sensiblement radiaux
B60C 15/02 - Positionnement ou blocage des talons sur les jantes
B60B 21/10 - Jantes caractérisées par la forme du logement du pneumatique du rebord de jante, p. ex. ondulées
B60B 25/04 - Jantes avec anneaux de rive, d'appui ou de verrouillage démontables
B60B 25/10 - Anneaux d'appui pour le talon du pneumatique, p. ex. fendu
B60B 21/02 - Jantes caractérisées par leur section transversale
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Fabricated vehicle wheel, wheel disc for use in such a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing such a wheel disc and fabricated vehicle wheel
A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel includes a steel wheel disc defining an axis and includes a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes. A width defined by a center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange or wherein a width defined by outer walls of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the outer walls of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange.
Active aerodynamic vehicle wheel cover assembly, vehicle wheel assembly including such a vehicle wheel cover assembly and method for producing such a vehicle wheel assembly
A vehicle wheel assembly comprises a vehicle wheel having an outboard face with a plurality of windows formed therein and a vehicle wheel cover assembly secured to the vehicle wheel. The wheel cover has a plurality windows formed therein which are configured to be generally aligned with windows of the vehicle wheel. The vehicle wheel cover assembly further including a flap moveably secured in at least one of the windows of the wheel cover. The flap is configured to be movable between an opened position, when an associated speed of a vehicle is at or below a threshold speed, and a closed position, when the associated speed of the vehicle is above the threshold speed.
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
B60B 19/10 - Roues non prévues ailleurs ou ayant des caractéristiques précisées dans l'un des sous-groupes du présent groupe avec ailettes de refroidissement
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
20.
VEHICLE WHEEL DISC, VEHICLE WHEEL INCLUDING SUCH A WHEEL DISC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A WHEEL DISC AND VEHICLE WHEEL
A wheel disc comprises a wheel mounting portion defining a wheel axis, a plurality of spokes radially extending from the wheel mounting portion, and a rim junction on at least one spoke of the plurality of spokes. The rim junction is at an end of the at least one spoke opposite the wheel mounting portion. A first portion of the rim junction extends in an axial direction. Second and third portions of the rim junction extend in a circumferential direction. The axial direction is parallel to the wheel axis and the circumferential direction is in a plane perpendicular to the wheel axis.
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (France)
MAXION WHEELS U.S.A. LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Walser, Daniel
Abrégé
Disclosed is a hub cap (1) for a wheel (2) having a floating seat for a tire; said wheel (2) has a rim comprising a tire seat (253) which is axially extended outwards by a flange (254), the tire seats (253) being radially floating; the hub cap (1) comprises a central edge (11) and an outer periphery (12); the central edge (11) includes mounting elements to be secured to the rigid portion of the wheel, and the central edge (11) is joined to the outer periphery (12) via an intermediate section that is deformable in such a way that the outer periphery (12) can be moved at least radially inwards in relation to the central edge (11).
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
B60C 15/02 - Positionnement ou blocage des talons sur les jantes
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/01 - Couronnes spécialement conçues pour ne couvrir que la jante de la roue ou le flanc du pneumatique, p. ex. couronnes décoratives amovibles pour flanc de pneumatique
B60B 7/02 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique essentiellement d'une seule pièce
B60B 7/14 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des moyens filetés
B60B 21/10 - Jantes caractérisées par la forme du logement du pneumatique du rebord de jante, p. ex. ondulées
B60B 21/12 - Parties annexes, p. ex. bandes de garniture intérieure
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FABRICATED VEHICLE WHEEL, WHEEL DISC FOR USE IN SUCH A FABRICATED VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A WHEEL DISC AND FABRICATED VEHICLE WHEEL
A wheel disc adapted for use in a fabricated vehicle wheel comprising a steel wheel disc defining an axis and including a center mounting portion, an outer rim connecting flange, a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes connecting the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange and a ventilation opening provided between each pair of adjacent spokes. A width defined by a center wall of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the center wall of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange or wherein a width defined by outer walls of the spoke is tapered inwardly along a substantial portion of a radial length thereof as the outer walls of the spoke extends generally from the center mounting portion to the outer rim connecting flange.
A vehicle wheel rim having at least an inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, an inboard tire bead seat, a well and an outboard tire bead seat. A reinforcing tape applied to at least a portion of one of an inner surface and/or an outer surface of the inboard tire bead seat retaining flange, the inboard tire bead seat, the well and the outboard tire bead seat.
A monitoring device includes a housing adhered to a drop well of a wheel inside of a vehicle tire. The housing rotates with the wheel. An electrical circuit disposed within the housing. The electrical circuit including a load sensing device disposed within the housing. The load sensing device sensing forces exerted on the wheel. A transceiver coupled to the electrical circuit. The transceiver communicates load data sensed by the load sensing device to components exterior of the wheel.
G01G 19/52 - Appareils de pesée combinés avec d'autres objets, p. ex. avec de l'ameublement
G01G 19/12 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour incorporation dans des véhicules ayant des dispositifs électriques sensibles au poids
A styled vehicle wheel comprising a vehicle wheel defining a wheel outer face and having a wheel rim and a wheel disc, the wheel disc defining a wheel axis and including a wheel mounting surface, a plurality of spokes and a plurality of windows, the wheel mounting surface having a center hub hole and a plurality of lug bolt mounting holes; and a plurality of wheel cover members secured to the vehicle wheel to change the styling of the wheel outer face by covering at least a portion of windows of the wheel disc, the wheel cover members being separate and distinct individual members and being secured to at least a portion of one of the spokes and/or the wheel mounting surface of the vehicle.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 7/08 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des éléments d'accrochage faisant partie intégrante du chapeau
B60B 7/10 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant plusieurs clips élastiques espacés et montés séparément sur le chapeau, p. ex. rivés, soudés ou démontables rapidement
B60B 7/12 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant un ressort ou un élément d'accrochage annulaires, montés sur le chapeau
B60B 7/14 - Systèmes de fixation à cet effet comportant des moyens filetés
B60B 7/18 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique imitant une roue à rayons ou à rais
B60B 7/20 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique comportant un élément monté de façon à pouvoir tourner indépendamment de la rotation de la roue
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STYLED VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A STYLED VEHICLE WHEEL
A method for producing a styled vehicle wheel comprising the steps of: (a) providing a vehicle wheel including an outer face having at least a center hub hole and a plurality of lug bolt holes; (b) positioning at least one locating member in at least one of the center hub hole and/or the lug bolt holes; (c) providing a multi-layer sheet having at least an outer layer and an inner decorative layer secured to the outer layer; (d) positioning the sheet on the wheel utilizing the at least one locating member, wherein during this step and adhesive is interposed between the inner decorative layer of the sheet and the outer face of the wheel; (e) securing the inner decorative layer to at least a portion of the outer face of the wheel by the adhesive interposed there between; and (f) removing the outer layer of the sheet to produce a styled vehicle wheel.
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC VEHICLE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A VEHICLE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
A vehicle wheel assembly comprises a vehicle wheel having an outboard face with a plurality of windows formed therein and a vehicle wheel cover assembly secured to the vehicle wheel. The wheel cover has a plurality windows formed therein which are configured to be generally aligned with windows of the vehicle wheel. The vehicle wheel cover assembly further including a flap moveably secured in at least one of the windows of the wheel cover. The flap is configured to be movable between an opened position, when an associated speed of a vehicle is at or below a threshold speed, and a closed position, when the associated speed of the vehicle is above the threshold speed.
B60B 7/00 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique
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DEMOUNTABLE VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A DEMOUNTABLE VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
A demountable vehicle wheel assembly comprises a wheel rim; a wheel hub secured to the wheel rim by a plurality of clamping assemblies; and a side ring secured to the wheel rim by a lock ring; wherein the lock ring is configured to be secured to the wheel rim by a lock ring clamping member to thereby secure the side ring to the wheel rim.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Custom designing vehicle wheels for others; Consultation services in the field of custom design of vehicle wheels for other featuring the provision of engineering and design information