Vehicle wheel assembly and related method therefor

Details Vehicle wheel assembly and related method therefor Vehicle wheel assembly and related method therefor

2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Stormer, Russell D. (Department: 3617)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C301S037110, C301S037430

Reexamination Certificate

active

06998001

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for constructing a wheel assembly by adhesively bonding a wheel cover to a wheel using a bead of foamed-in-place adhesive. As the wheel and wheel cover are assembled together, the bead of foamed-in-place adhesive is compressed between the wheel cover and the wheel, and thereby spreads out therebetween. The method results in a more complete volumetric fill of adhesive between the wheel cover and wheel, and results in a faster cure time of adhesive when compared to the prior art, thereby enabling a reduction in manufacturing cycle time and work-in-process inventory.

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Pages taken from Fomo Products, Inc. website for Handi-Foam adhesive products. Product information, uses, and FAQ, no date.
Handi-Foam material data sheet, FOMO Products, Inc. issued May 1994.

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