US3758161A
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Reinforced wheel rim
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1971-08-02
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A rim for supporting a tire on a wheel having reinforcing ring means secured thereto to provide additional strength to the rim in high stress areas.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bradley
- 👤 J Haug
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B25/00; B60B25/04; B60B21/00; B60B21/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S152/00; Y10S152/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
In a vehicle wheel having a disk with attaching means for secuRing said wheel to a vehicle and a rim secured to said disk including a side ring for supporting and having a tire mounted thereon, said rim having an inner surface at a high stressed area, a separate reinforcing ring having a matching outer surface for matingly engaging said inner surface of said rim, said ring secured only to said rim at the mating surfaces for strengthening said rim at the high stressed area, and joining means for securing said surfaces together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
In a vehicle wheel having a disk with attaching means for secuRing said wheel to a vehicle and a rim secured to said disk including a side ring for supporting and having a tire mounted thereon, said rim having an inner surface at a high stressed area, a separate reinforcing ring having a matching outer surface for matingly engaging said inner surface of said rim, said ring secured only to said rim at the mating surfaces for strengthening said rim at the high stressed area, and joining means for securing said surfaces together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicle wheel as claimed in claim 1 wherein said joining means includes a series of welds extending between said surfaces for securing said reinforcement ring to said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicle wheel as claimed in claim 1 having said joining means comprising a high strength adhesive applied between said surfaces for joining said reinforcement ring to said rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicle wheel as claimed in claim 1 wherein said joining means includes brazing metal applied between said surfaces for securing said reinforcement ring to said rim.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |