US3579783A
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Method for manufacturing wheels
Assignee: ZF Active Safety US Inc
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Filing: 1968-07-05
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1988-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for manufacturing vehicle wheels wherein a structural adhesive material is applied to the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim while simultaneously rotating the wheel about its axis of rotation, the material being distributed over the bead seat section by means of a suitable tool disposed adjacent the wheel and adapted to engage the material upon rotation of the wheel, whereby the material forms a surface of constant radius from the rotational axis of the wheel and upon which an associated vehicle tire is adapted to be mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Hayes
- 👤 Stephen E Crick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:24
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D53/00; B21D53/26; B21D53/30; B60; B60B; B60B21/00; B60B21/10; B60B21/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T152/00; Y10T152/10; Y10T152/10495; Y10T152/10819; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49481; Y10T29/49492; Y10T29/49513; Y10T29/49517
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising a preformed metallic annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, and providing relative movement between the wheel rim and a material distributing means and thereby distributing the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising a preformed metallic annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, and providing relative movement between the wheel rim and a material distributing means and thereby distributing the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 which includes the step of applying a structural material having a puttylike consistency to the rim bead seat section of the wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 which includes the steps of applying a thermosetting type structural material to the wheel rim, and thereafter subjecting the material to a temperature controlled environment to effect curing thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as set forth in claim 3 which includes the step of heating the entire wheel after the material has been applied thereto to effect curing of said material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 which includes the step of initially applying the material to the wheel rim in the form of a cylindrical extruded strip, thereafter distributing said material over the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim by means of rotating the wheel in the presence of a material distributing tool, providing a protective coating on the wheel subsequent to applying said material thereto and finally simultaneously drying said protective coating and curing said material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
129 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the wheel rim upon manufacture thereof, has maximum runout areas, which includes the step of applying the material to the wheel rim in a manner such that the radius of said surface is no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim, which includes the step of initially applying the material to the wheel rim in the form of a cylindrical extruded strip, thereafter distributing said material over the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim by means of rotating the wheeL in the presence of a material distributing tool, providing a protective coating on the wheel subsequent to applying said material thereto, and thereafter simultaneously drying said protective coating and curing said material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
144 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the wheel rim upon manufacture thereof, has maximum runout areas and which includes the step of applying the material to the wheel rim in a manner such that the radius of said surface is no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim, which includes the step of initially applying the material having puttylike consistency to the wheel rim in the form of a cylindrical extruded strip and thereafter distributing said material over the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim by means of rotating the wheel around its axis of rotation in the presence of a material distributing tool, which includes the step of providing a protective coating on the wheel subsequent to applying said material thereto, and thereafter simultaneously drying said protective coating and curing said material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising a spider member and an annular wheel rim defining a rim bead seat section, the steps which include rotating the wheel at a preselected rate about its rotational axis, applying a material to the bead seat section, forming the material so as to define a surface of constant radius from the center of rotation of the wheel, and curing the material whereby by the same will become a rigid structural portion of the wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising a spider member and an annular wheel rim defining a rim bead seat section, the steps which include rotating the wheel at a preselected rate about its rotational axis, applying a material to the bead seat section, forming the material so as to define a surface of constant radius from the center of rotation of the wheel, and curing the material whereby by the same will become a rigid structural portion of the wheel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as set forth in claim 15 wherein said spider member comprises a central hub receiving opening, and which includes the step of rotating the wheel about the center of said openings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 wherein the step of forming the material consists of rotating the wheel adjacent a material forming tool, whereby the material will assume a predetermined configuration on the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 which includes the step of providing a protective coating on the wheel subsequent to applying said material thereto, and thereafter simultaneously drying said protective coating and curing said material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 which includes the step of initially applying the material to the wheel rim in the form of a cylindrical extruded strip and thereafter distributing said material over the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim by means of rotating the wheel in the presence of a material distributing tool supported adjacent the wheel rim.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 which includes the step of applying a structural material having a puttylike consistency to the rim bead seat section of the wheel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 wherein the wheel rim upon manufacture thereof, has maximum runout areas, and which includes the step of applying the material to the wheel rim in a manner such that the radius of said surface is no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
129 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 wherein the wheel rim upon manufacture thereof, has maximum runout areas, which includes the step of applying the material to the wheel rim in a manner such that the radius of said surface is no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim, which includes the step of initially applying the material to the wheel rim in the form of a cylindrical extruded strip, thereafter distributing said material over the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim by means of rotating the wheel in the presence of a material distributing tool, providing a protective coating on the wheel subsequent to applying said material thereto, and thereafter simultaneously drying said protective coating and curing said material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
145 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 wherein the wheel rim upon manufacture thereof, has maximum runout areas and which includeS the step of applying the material to the wheel rim in a manner such that the radius of said surface is no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim, which includes the step of initially applying the material having a puttylike consistency to the wheel rim in the form of a cylindrical extruded strip and thereafter distributing said material over the rim bead seat section of the wheel rim by means of rotating the wheel around its axis of rotation in the presence of a material distributing tool, which includes the step of providing a protective coating on the wheel subsequent to applying said material thereto, and thereafter simultaneously drying said protective coating and curing said material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
71 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the wheel rim by rotating the wheel around its axis of rotation simultaneously as the layer of material is applied thereto so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
71 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the wheel rim by rotating the wheel around its axis of rotation simultaneously as the layer of material is applied thereto so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of thermosetting structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel, providing a protective coating on the wheel, and simultaneously drying said coating and curing said material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of thermosetting structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel, providing a protective coating on the wheel, and simultaneously drying said coating and curing said material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
68 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim having runout areas, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform cylindrical surface the radius of which is no greater than the radius of the runout areas of the wheel rim.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
68 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim having runout areas, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform cylindrical surface the radius of which is no greater than the radius of the runout areas of the wheel rim.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
67 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material in the form of an extruded strip around a portion of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim by rotating the wheel adjacent a material distributing tool, whereby the material is distributed over the rim bead seat of the wheel rim.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
67 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material in the form of an extruded strip around a portion of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim by rotating the wheel adjacent a material distributing tool, whereby the material is distributed over the rim bead seat of the wheel rim.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
69 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim having runout areas, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material having a puttylike consistency around the rim bead seat of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
69 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim having runout areas, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material having a puttylike consistency around the rim bead seat of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius no greater than the radius of the maximum runout area of the wheel rim.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
65 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying an extruded strip of structural material having a puttylike consistency around a portion of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim by rotating the wheel adjacent a material distributing tool, whereby the material is distributed over the rim bead seat of the wheel rim.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
65 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying an extruded strip of structural material having a puttylike consistency around a portion of the wheel rim, and arranging the material on the wheel rim by rotating the wheel adjacent a material distributing tool, whereby the material is distributed over the rim bead seat of the wheel rim.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
83 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim having runout areas, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform cylindrical surface the radius of which is no greater than the radius of the runout areas of the wheel rim, providing a protective coating on the wheel, and simultaneously drying said coating and curing said material.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
83 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim having runout areas, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform cylindrical surface the radius of which is no greater than the radius of the runout areas of the wheel rim, providing a protective coating on the wheel, and simultaneously drying said coating and curing said material.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
82 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material in the form of an extruded strip around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the whEel rim by rotating the wheel adjacent a material distributing tool, whereby the material is distributed over the rim bead seat of the wheel rim, providing a protective coating on the wheel, and simultaneously drying said coating and curing said material.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
82 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of structural material in the form of an extruded strip around a portion of the wheel rim, arranging the material on the whEel rim by rotating the wheel adjacent a material distributing tool, whereby the material is distributed over the rim bead seat of the wheel rim, providing a protective coating on the wheel, and simultaneously drying said coating and curing said material.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
51 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include discharging a layer of structural material from a source thereof, and providing relative movement between the wheel rim and the source of material and thereby applying the material to preselected areas of the wheel rim.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
51 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include discharging a layer of structural material from a source thereof, and providing relative movement between the wheel rim and the source of material and thereby applying the material to preselected areas of the wheel rim.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
75 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of nonfabric, semiliquid flowable structural material around a portion of the wheel rim in a manner such that the material may be distributed around the wheel rim, arranging the material when in its flowable condition around the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
75 words
In the method of manufacturing vehicle wheels comprising an annular wheel rim, the steps which include applying a layer of nonfabric, semiliquid flowable structural material around a portion of the wheel rim in a manner such that the material may be distributed around the wheel rim, arranging the material when in its flowable condition around the wheel rim so as to define a surface of uniform radius from the center of rotation of the wheel.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |