A vehicle wheel of lightweight alloy is provided with a replaceable beadseat protector which protects the beadseat area of the rim of the wheel from tire abrasion and chafing and subsequent corrosion. When formed of organic resin material, the beadseat protector also reduces transfer of heat through the beadseat area of the wheel and the associated tire. The beadseat protector can be removed and replaced periodically as required. The beadseat protector may be constructed form a variety of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics. It is preferably prepared from fiber-reinforced organic resin which is premolded to the desired internal and external contours for the intended application. The wear protector is sealingly affixed to the beadseat area against rotation relative to the wheel rim, by bonding or by mechanical interference.
申请公布号
US5638591(A)
申请公布日期
1997.06.17
申请号
US19950449464
申请日期
1995.05.24
申请人
LAMPING, BRUCE ALAN;HOLZWORTH, WILLIAM TERRY;BOK, LOWELL DUANE;SIDLES, JAMES
发明人
LAMPING, BRUCE ALAN;HOLZWORTH, WILLIAM TERRY;BOK, LOWELL DUANE;SIDLES, JAMES