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WO2003106193A1
WO2003106193A1 PCT/GB2003/002516 GB0302516W WO03106193A1 WO 2003106193 A1 WO2003106193 A1 WO 2003106193A1 GB 0302516 W GB0302516 W GB 0302516W WO 03106193 A1 WO03106193 A1 WO 03106193A1
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Richard Alan Metcalfe
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B7/00—Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, venting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall, e.g. wheel cover discs, wheel cover discs with cooling fins
    • B60B7/01—Rings specially adapted for covering only the wheel rim or the tyre sidewall, e.g. removable tyre sidewall trim rings

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  • the present invention relates to a wheel rim assembly incorporating a protective trim for the wheel rim and also to the trim for use in such an assembly.
  • Alloy wheel rims for automobiles are expensive accessories which can be easily damaged if the wheel of the vehicle strikes or grazes a kerbstone or other similar obstruction.
  • Protective wheel trims are known which can be fitted to a wheel assembly to cover the annular edge of a wheel rim. These trims may be provided solely for aesthetic reasons but some also provide some degree of protection to the edge of the wheel rim.
  • many of them suffer from the disadvantage that they interfere with the fitting of the tyre to the rim and some affect the sealing fit between the tyre and the wheel rim. Such interference may be dangerous if the seal is in danger of being breached and as a consequence may contravene national and international standards which control the interface between automobile tyres and their rims for safety reasons.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a wheel rim assembly which incorporates a protective trim that does not interfere with the aforesaid interface and which will provide some degree of protection for the wheel rim against impact damage.
  • a wheel rim assembly comprising a wheel rim defining a tyre supporting rim and a radially extending side flange that terminates in an outwardly extending annular lip, the lip defining an annular groove, and a trim which substantially covers the outward facing surfaces of the lip, one of the outward facing surface of the lip and the apposed surface of the trim being provided with a projecting portion that is fitted in a complementarily-shaped groove defined by the other.
  • the groove is defined by the outward-facing surface of the lip and the trim comprises the projecting portion.
  • the trim comprises an annular strip, one face of which defines the projecting portion.
  • the trim is comprised of a resilient, elastomeric material.
  • the trim is comprised of a resilient polymer reinforced with a short-strand fibre material.
  • the projecting portion of the trim comprises a bulbous or wedge-shaped projection with a narrower neck, the trim being push-fitted into the groove.
  • the trim comprises an outer radial portion in the form of a flexible flap that in use presses against an adjacent portion of a tyre wall.
  • the trim comprises an inner radial portion that overlaps an inner edge of the lip.
  • the apposed surfaces of the trim and the lip of the wheel rim adjacent the groove are secured together by means of an adhesive.
  • the trim comprises a hardened inserted edge for the lip of the wheel rim.
  • the groove is defined in an radially outward facing surface of the lip to provide a positive geometrical retention of the trim.
  • the trim comprises a stainless steel annulus which is cast or swaged in situ .
  • the trim comprises a stretch-on resilient, reinforced polymer trim.
  • a trim for use in the assembly according to the first aspect of the invention.
  • Fig. 1 is a sectional view of a first embodiment of wheel assembly according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is view similar to Fig. 1 but of a second embodiment of assembly.
  • a wheel assembly of a vehicle comprises a wheel rim 1 defining a tyre supporting rim 2 and a radially extending side flange 3 that terminates in an outwardly extending annular lip 4.
  • a trim 5 is secured to the wheel rim 1 to cover and thereby provide a degree of protection for the lip 4 as will now be described.
  • the lip 4 comprises an outwardly extending annular ridge defining an outward annular face 6 that is covered by the trim 5.
  • the face 6 defines a re-entrant annular groove 7 with a narrow neck 8 and wider main cavity 9.
  • the trim 5 comprises an annular strip, one face of which defines a projecting portion 10 of complementary shape to that of the groove 7.
  • the trim 5 is made of a resilient material so that it can be secured to the lip 4 by push-fitment of the projecting portion 10 into the groove 7.
  • the projecting portion 10 comprises a bulbous or wedge-shaped projection with a narrower neck 11, the groove 7 being an exact complementary shape.
  • the touching surfaces of the trim 5 and the annular face 6 of the lip 4 adjacent the groove 7 are secured together by means of an adhesive .
  • the trim 5 comprises an outer radial portion in the form of a flexible flap 13 that presses against an adjacent portion of the tyre wall .
  • an inner radial portion 14 of the trim overlaps the inner edge of the face 6.
  • the trim 5 is comprised of a resilient, elastomeric polymer, that for aesthetic purposes may be coloured or filled with a bright metal powder. It may also reinforced with a short-strand fibre material such as fibre glass .
  • the trim 5 will protect the underlying wheel rim from damage caused by minor impacts. Should the trim 5 itself become damaged, then it can be pulled off the rim and a replacement fitted without affecting the fitting of the tyre 12.
  • the wheel rim 1 again defines a tyre supporting rim 2 and a radially extending side flange 3 that terminates in an outwardly extending annular lip 4 covered by trim 5.
  • the trim 5 effectively forms an inserted edge for the lip 4.
  • the lip 4 defines an annular groove 7 that is formed in a radially outward facing surface 15 of the lip 4 in order to provide a positive geometrical retention of the trim 5.
  • annular groove could be defined in the insert and the lip 4 would then comprise a projecting portion of complementary shape.
  • the trim 5 may comprise a resilient, reinforced polymer. Such a trim 5 is fashioned into an annulus that is stretched-on over the projecting lip 4. An adhesive may be used as an additional form of securement .
  • the trim 5 is made from a polymeric material, it will protect the underlying wheel rim 1 from damage caused by minor impacts and can be readily replaced should it damaged without affecting the fitting of the tyre 12.
  • the trim 5 may comprise a stainless steel annular ring which is cast or swaged in situ on the lip 4. In this case, the trim 5 becomes an integral protective part of the wheel rim 1 and is not intended for separate replacement.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un système de jante de roue comprenant une jante (1) dotée d'une garniture décorative ou protectrice (5). La jante (1) définit une jante de support de pneumatique (2) et une membrure latérale d'extension radiale (3) qui se termine par un rebord annulaire (4) qui s'étend à l'extérieur. La garniture (5) recouvre sensiblement le côté frontal extérieur (6) du rebord (4). Le côté frontal extérieur (6) du rebord (4) ou le côté opposé de la garniture (5) présente une partie en saillie (10) qui est mise en place dans une encoche (7) de forme complémentaire définie par l'autre partie.
PCT/GB2003/002516 2002-06-14 2003-06-12 Systeme de jante de roue Ceased WO2003106193A1 (fr)

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AU2003241040A AU2003241040A1 (en) 2002-06-14 2003-06-12 A wheel rim assembly

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GB0213666A GB0213666D0 (en) 2002-06-14 2002-06-14 A wheel rim assembly
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GB2397561A (en) * 2003-01-23 2004-07-28 Ansar Mahmood Vehicle wheel rim protector
WO2008142422A1 (fr) * 2007-05-23 2008-11-27 Christopher Leonard Rathbone Protecteur de jante
RU2374134C2 (ru) * 2008-01-31 2009-11-27 Открытое акционерное общество Таганрогский авиационный научно-технический комплекс им. Г.М. Бериева Тормозное колесо шасси самолета
US20110018336A1 (en) * 2009-07-22 2011-01-27 Salomon S.A.S. Interface fitting for a cycle wheel and a cycle wheel comprising a rim, a tire, and such fitting
WO2018007751A1 (fr) 2016-07-08 2018-01-11 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Anneau-enjoliveur pour une roue pour un pneumatique
DE102021000653A1 (de) 2021-02-09 2021-12-23 Daimler Ag Reifenlippe, Radabdeckung mit einer solchen Reifenlippe, Rad mit einer solchen Radabdeckung und Kraftfahrzeug mit einem solchen Rad
FR3123588A1 (fr) * 2021-06-08 2022-12-09 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Extenseur a stylisme perfectionne et ensemble roulant comportant un tel extenseur
FR3130690A1 (fr) * 2021-12-22 2023-06-23 Renault S.A.S. Enjoliveur pour roue de véhicule automobile.

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US3891276A (en) * 1973-08-02 1975-06-24 S & S Product Engineering Serv Wheel and wheel trim assembly
EP0007981A1 (fr) * 1978-08-14 1980-02-20 Caterpillar Tractor Co. Flasque protecteur pour pneumatiques
WO1993007012A2 (fr) * 1991-10-11 1993-04-15 Von Heyking Gmbh Jante et corps de protection de jante, en particulier anneau de protection de jante
DE4432132A1 (de) * 1994-09-09 1996-03-14 Bbs Kraftfahrzeugtechnik Kraftfahrzeugrad mit ringförmiger Vorrichtung
US5967212A (en) * 1998-05-21 1999-10-19 Hameed; Hafeez Wheel rim protector

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US3891276A (en) * 1973-08-02 1975-06-24 S & S Product Engineering Serv Wheel and wheel trim assembly
EP0007981A1 (fr) * 1978-08-14 1980-02-20 Caterpillar Tractor Co. Flasque protecteur pour pneumatiques
WO1993007012A2 (fr) * 1991-10-11 1993-04-15 Von Heyking Gmbh Jante et corps de protection de jante, en particulier anneau de protection de jante
DE4432132A1 (de) * 1994-09-09 1996-03-14 Bbs Kraftfahrzeugtechnik Kraftfahrzeugrad mit ringförmiger Vorrichtung
US5967212A (en) * 1998-05-21 1999-10-19 Hameed; Hafeez Wheel rim protector

Cited By (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2397561A (en) * 2003-01-23 2004-07-28 Ansar Mahmood Vehicle wheel rim protector
WO2008142422A1 (fr) * 2007-05-23 2008-11-27 Christopher Leonard Rathbone Protecteur de jante
GB2456258A (en) * 2007-05-23 2009-07-15 Christopher Leonard Rathbone Rim protector
GB2456258B (en) * 2007-05-23 2009-12-09 Christopher Leonard Rathbone Rim protector
RU2374134C2 (ru) * 2008-01-31 2009-11-27 Открытое акционерное общество Таганрогский авиационный научно-технический комплекс им. Г.М. Бериева Тормозное колесо шасси самолета
CN101961970A (zh) * 2009-07-22 2011-02-02 萨洛蒙股份有限公司 用于自行车轮的界面衬圈和包括该衬圈的自行车轮
US20110018336A1 (en) * 2009-07-22 2011-01-27 Salomon S.A.S. Interface fitting for a cycle wheel and a cycle wheel comprising a rim, a tire, and such fitting
US8708424B2 (en) * 2009-07-22 2014-04-29 Mavic Sas Interface fitting for a cycle wheel and a cycle wheel comprising a rim, a tire, and such fitting
WO2018007751A1 (fr) 2016-07-08 2018-01-11 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Anneau-enjoliveur pour une roue pour un pneumatique
CN109414967A (zh) * 2016-07-08 2019-03-01 米其林集团总公司 用于轮胎的车轮环形轮毂盖
US11267282B2 (en) 2016-07-08 2022-03-08 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Annular wheel-trim for vehicle floating-seat rim flange, and assembly made up of an annular wheel-trim and of an adapter for a floating-seat wheel
DE102021000653A1 (de) 2021-02-09 2021-12-23 Daimler Ag Reifenlippe, Radabdeckung mit einer solchen Reifenlippe, Rad mit einer solchen Radabdeckung und Kraftfahrzeug mit einem solchen Rad
FR3123588A1 (fr) * 2021-06-08 2022-12-09 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Extenseur a stylisme perfectionne et ensemble roulant comportant un tel extenseur
WO2022258923A1 (fr) * 2021-06-08 2022-12-15 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Extenseur a stylisme perfectionne et ensemble roulant comportant un tel extenseur
FR3130690A1 (fr) * 2021-12-22 2023-06-23 Renault S.A.S. Enjoliveur pour roue de véhicule automobile.

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