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US3608607A
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Wheel rim with side ring connector
Assignee: Motor Wheel Corp
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Filing: 1969-09-08
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A wheel rim for use with pneumatic tires. The rim has a split side ring, the ends of which are connected together by a short length of flexible cable attached to each opposed end to prevent the side ring from coming off the rim base due to radial expansion of the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhart L Gerbeth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B25/00; B60B25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A wheel rim for carrying a pneumatic tire thereon comprising: A. a substantially cylindrical endless rim base; B. an endless tire bead retaining flange along one edge of the rim base; C. a radially outwardly facing annular gutter formed adjacent the opposite edge of the rim base; D. a transversely split side ring for retaining the opposite bead of the tire to that retained by the retaining flange, said side ring comprising 1. a gutter engaging portion extending radially inwardly into the gutter, 2. an annular radially outwardly extending side flange integral with the gutter engaging portion: and E. flexible cable means attached to both opposed ends of the split side ring and joining together to prevent said ends of the side ring from moving circumferentially away from each other a distance sufficient to increase its diameter to a size which will permit it to disengage from the gutter and move laterally outwardly off the bead seat band, said flexible cable means being so mounted that the ends of the side ring may move both laterally and radially with respect to each other when the side ring is subjected to flexing caused by dynamic lateral and radial loads which occur when the wheel rim is used on a moving vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A wheel rim for carrying a pneumatic tire thereon comprising: A. a substantially cylindrical endless rim base; B. an endless tire bead retaining flange along one edge of the rim base; C. a radially outwardly facing annular gutter formed adjacent the opposite edge of the rim base; D. a transversely split side ring for retaining the opposite bead of the tire to that retained by the retaining flange, said side ring comprising 1. a gutter engaging portion extending radially inwardly into the gutter, 2. an annular radially outwardly extending side flange integral with the gutter engaging portion: and E. flexible cable means attached to both opposed ends of the split side ring and joining together to prevent said ends of the side ring from moving circumferentially away from each other a distance sufficient to increase its diameter to a size which will permit it to disengage from the gutter and move laterally outwardly off the bead seat band, said flexible cable means being so mounted that the ends of the side ring may move both laterally and radially with respect to each other when the side ring is subjected to flexing caused by dynamic lateral and radial loads which occur when the wheel rim is used on a moving vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
an annular radially outwardly extending flange integral with the gutter engaging portion for engaging the side ring; and F. flexible cable means attached to both opposed ends of the split lock ring and joining together the opposed ends to prevent said ends of the lock ring from moving circumferentially away from each other a distance sufficient to increase its diameter to a size which will permit it to disengage from the gutter and move laterally outwardly off the bead seat band, said flexible cable means being so mounted that the ends of the lock ring may move both laterally and radially with respect to each other when the lock ring is subjected to flexing caused by dynamic lateral and radial loads which occur when the wheel rim is used on a moving vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
an annular radially outwardly extending flange integral with the gutter engaging portion for engaging the side ring; and F. flexible cable means attached to both opposed ends of the split lock ring and joining together the opposed ends to prevent said ends of the lock ring from moving circumferentially away from each other a distance sufficient to increase its diameter to a size which will permit it to disengage from the gutter and move laterally outwardly off the bead seat band, said flexible cable means being so mounted that the ends of the lock ring may move both laterally and radially with respect to each other when the lock ring is subjected to flexing caused by dynamic lateral and radial loads which occur when the wheel rim is used on a moving vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
an annular radially outwardly extending side flange integral with the gutter engaging portion: and E. flexible cable means attached to both opposed ends of the split side ring and joining together to prevent said ends of the side ring from moving circumferentially away from each other a distance sufficient to increase its diameter to a size which will permit it to disengage from the gutter and move laterally outwardly off the bead seat band, said flexible cable means being so mounted that the ends of the side ring may move both laterally and radially with respect to each other when the side ring is subjected to flexing caused by dynamic lateral and radial loads which occur when the wheel rim is used on a moving vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
an annular radially outwardly extending side flange integral with the gutter engaging portion: and E. flexible cable means attached to both opposed ends of the split side ring and joining together to prevent said ends of the side ring from moving circumferentially away from each other a distance sufficient to increase its diameter to a size which will permit it to disengage from the gutter and move laterally outwardly off the bead seat band, said flexible cable means being so mounted that the ends of the side ring may move both laterally and radially with respect to each other when the side ring is subjected to flexing caused by dynamic lateral and radial loads which occur when the wheel rim is used on a moving vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flexible cable means is a high strength corrosion resistant material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 1 wherein a pair of axially outwardly extending pins are fastened to the side ring with each pin being positioned adjacent one of the opposed ends thereof and each pin has a transverse hole therethrough with a flexible cable passing through each hole, said cable being secured to prevent it from pulling out of the holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 1 wherein the side ring has a transverse hole therethrough adjacent each opposed end thereof and a flexible cable passes through both holes and is secured to limit the radial expansion of the side ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 4 wherein the cable is secured in the holes by means of buttons fastened to each end of the cable, said buttons being positioned on the axially inner side of the side ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 4 wherein the side flange curves axially outwardly at the outer tip thereof and the holes are positioned adjacent the outer tip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 4 wherein the cable is secured by clamping both ends of the cable to each other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
85 words
A wheel rim for carrying a pneumatic tire thereon comprising: A. a substantially cylindrical endless rim base; B. an endless tire bead retaining flange along one edge of the rim base; C. a radially outwardly facing annular gutter formed adjacent the opposite edge of the rim base; D. an endless side ring for retaining the opposite bead of the tire to that retained by the retaining flange; E. a split lock ring for retaining the side ring on the rim base, said lock ring comprising:
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
A wheel rim for carrying a pneumatic tire thereon comprising: A. a substantially cylindrical endless rim base; B. an endless tire bead retaining flange along one edge of the rim base; C. a radially outwardly facing annular gutter formed adjacent the opposite edge of the rim base; D. an endless side ring for retaining the opposite bead of the tire to that retained by the retaining flange; E. a split lock ring for retaining the side ring on the rim base, said lock ring comprising:
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 8 wherein the flexible connector means is a high strength corrosion resistant cable attached to the lock ring adjacent each end thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
A wheel rim as claimed in claim 8 wherein a pair of axially outwardly extending pins are fastened to the lock ring with each pin being positioned adjacent one of the opposed ends thereof and each pin has a transverse hole therethrough with a flexible cable passing through each hole, said cable being secured to prevent it from pulling out of the holes.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |