Method and apparatus for automatically assembling spoked wheels

Details Method and apparatus for automatically assembling spoked wheels Method and apparatus for automatically assembling spoked wheels

1976-06-23

1980-02-12

Smith, James G.

Wheelwright machines

For metallic spoked wheels

Spoke securing

B21K 134

Patent

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041878957

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for automatic assembly of spoked wheels which comprises in combination a mechanism to draw up spokes radially and horizontally on a hub, a mechanism to twill spokes, a mechanism for fastening spokes to a rim, and carrying mechanism to transport a partially completed wheel assembly between stages of assembly. Flexing of spokes permits insertion of spokes into spoke receiving holes in the rim. In an alternative embodiment, rotation of rim and spokes relative to the hub permits insertion of the spokes into spoke receiving holes in the rim.

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patent: 2463350 (1949-03-01), Bonner
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patent: 3631577 (1972-01-01), Hasegawa et al.
patent: 3758931 (1973-09-01), Patterson

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