Method of forming a composite vehicular wheel assembly

Details Method of forming a composite vehicular wheel assembly Method of forming a composite vehicular wheel assembly

1994-10-03

1995-10-31

Echols, P. W.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Wheel making

B21K 128

Patent

active

054617790

ABSTRACT:
A composite vehicular wheel assembly (10) has a permanent ornamental surface treatment. The wheel assembly (10) includes an annular rim (12) having two rim flanges (14). A spider (20) is fixed within the rim (12) and attaches to a rotating hub (22). The spider (20) includes a plurality of radial spokes (24). Lug stud holes (32) are formed in the spider (20) and are circumferentially spaced about a central axis of the assembly (10). A stamped sheet metal applique (34) conforming to the outer surface curvature of the rim (12) and spider (20) is adhesively attached with an epoxy (42). The applique (34) is chrome-plated to simulate a conventional prior art electroplate chrome wheel assembly. The applique (34) includes vent openings (40) positioned between the spokes (24) of the spider (20), and apertures (52) aligned over each of the lug stud holes (32) of the spider (20) for passage of the lug studs (31). A separately detachable center cap (29) attaches to the spider (20) and/or the hub (22).

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