WO2020002935A1 - Appareil pour roues - Google Patents

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WO2020002935A1
WO2020002935A1 PCT/GB2019/051834 GB2019051834W WO2020002935A1 WO 2020002935 A1 WO2020002935 A1 WO 2020002935A1 GB 2019051834 W GB2019051834 W GB 2019051834W WO 2020002935 A1 WO2020002935 A1 WO 2020002935A1
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attachment
attachment member
wheel rim
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Ole DALL
Michael WEISSBACH
Robert Stoker
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Moveero Ltd
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GKN Wheels Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B11/00—Units comprising multiple wheels arranged side by side; Wheels having more than one rim or capable of carrying more than one tyre
    • B60B11/02—Units of separate wheels mounted for independent or coupled rotation

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  • an attachment arrangement including a spacer band which is fixed to both the first wheel and the corresponding additional wheel on the weather-side of the bead seat of each rim.
  • the spacer band is attached to each of the rims using standard fixings, for example bolts.
  • the attachment arrangement transmits torque from the corresponding axle to the additional wheel via the respective vehicle wheel, and tie rods which extend between the two wheel rims.
  • the spacer band may also be used to centralise the pair of wheels to which it is attached.
  • An exemplary spacer band 50 is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • the spacer band 50 has a central portion 52, a first attachment portion 60 and a second attachment portion 70.
  • the first attachment portion may include a profiled portion which is shaped to correspond with a profile of a side part of the first wheel rim and the second attachment portion may include a profiled portion which is shaped to correspond with a profile of a side part of the second wheel rim.
  • One of the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion may include a first straight part and a second straight part, and the other of the first attachment part and the second attachment part may include a curved part.
  • FIGURE 2B is a cross-sectional view of a part of the prior spacer band of Figure 2A, shown in engagement with a part of a wheel rim;
  • FIGURE 3 is an illustrative, cut away view of a pair of wheel rims attached to one another with an attachment member in accordance with the invention
  • FIGURE 4 is a cross sectional view of a pair of wheel rims attached to one another with an attachment member in accordance with the invention
  • FIGURE 6 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of an attachment member in accordance with the invention.
  • FIGURE 7 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of an attachment member in accordance with the invention.
  • the rims 10, 30 are attached to one another by an attachment arrangement which includes an attachment member 150.
  • the attachment member 150 may be a continuous, substantially circular band, and may be manufactured from steel, for example.
  • the attachment member may be between approximately 4.5mm and approximately 10mm thick.
  • the attachment member 150 may be a spacer band which holds the rims 10, 30 a predetermined distance apart.
  • the attachment member may also enable the centralisation, in other words alignment, of the rims 10, 30, such that they are substantially co-axial with one another.
  • the attachment member 150 includes a central portion 152.
  • the central portion 152 is substantially flat.
  • each inclined portion 160, 170 may be dependent upon the type of the vehicle wheel rims 10, 30 to which the attachment member 150 is intended to be attached, and/or the type of tyres to be used, for example the width Y may depend upon the profile of the tyre.
  • the width X and/or the width Y may vary with the profile height of the tyre to be used. For example, a higher profile tyre may require an attachment member having a greater width X and or a greater width Y since part the tyre may extend outwardly beyond the edge of the rim 10, 30 when the tyre is in place.
  • Band diameters Z, Z’ are dependent upon the diameter of the wheel rims 10, 30 to which the attachment member 150 is intended to be attached.
  • each of the first concave portions 184, 194 may have the same radius of curvature as one another, and each of the second concave portions 186, 196 may have the same radius of curvature, but the radius of curvature of the first concave portions 184, 194 may be different from the radius of curvature of the second concave portions 186, 196. In embodiments the radius of curvature of each of the first and second concave portions 184, 186, 194, 196 may differ from one another.
  • the first concave portion 184, 194 of each attachment part 180, 190 may be connected to the respective second concave portion 186, 196 by a second radiused portion 185, 195.
  • each of the second radiused portions 185, 195 is convex. In embodiments, each of the second radiused portions 185, 195 may have a radius of curvature of between approximately 4mm and approximately 10mm, and the radius of curvature may be approcimately 9mm. The radius of curvature may depend upon the ultimate thickness of the material from which the band is manufactured (rolled).
  • the configuration of the or each profiled portion 130, 140 of the attachment member 150 may include more or fewer concave portions and/or radiused portions, so as to produce a profiled portion or profiled portions which match the wheel rims which may be used with the attachment member 150.
  • All references to‘concave’ and‘convex’ in relation to an attachment member are with respect to an upper side of the attachment member, i.e. the side of the attachment member which, in use, contacts the weather side of the wheel rims 10, 30.
  • FIG 6 there is shown an embodiment of an attachment member 250.
  • the attachment member 250 has a central portion 252.
  • the central portion 252 may be substantially flat.
  • the or each profiled portion 230, 240 may include a first straight part 284, 294.
  • One or both of the attachment portions 280, 290 may include a second straight part 286, 296.
  • the or each second straight part may be between approximately 20mm and approximately 70mm, for example.
  • the or each first straight part 284, 294 may be connected to the respective inclined portion 260, 270 by a radiused portion 283, 293.
  • the radiused portions 283, 293 are convex.
  • the or each second straight part 286, 296 extends towards the respective second end 282, 292 of the respective attachment part 280, 290
  • the or each second straight part 286, 296 may be connected to the respective first straight part 284, 294 by a second radiused portion 285, 295.
  • the or each of the second radiused portions 285, 295 may be concave.
  • the or each second straight part 286, 296 may be between approximately 20mm and approximately 70mm, for example.
  • the or each second straight part 286, 296 may be arranged to contact a part of the central well of a wheel rim, when in use.
  • the attachment member 350 does not include angled portions between the central portion 352 and the attachment portions 370, 380.
  • the attachment member 450 has a central portion 452.
  • the central portion 452 may be substantially flat.
  • An angle of inclination Q” which may be subtended between the central portion 452 and each of the inclined portions 460, 470 may be approximately 5°.
  • the angle of inclination Q” may be dependent upon the inclination of a part of the bead set of the rims to which the attachment member 450 is intended to be fitted.
  • the or each straight part 486, 496 extends towards the respective second end 482, 492 of the respective attachment part 480, 490.
  • the or each straight part 486, 496 may meld with the curved part 484, 494, or may include a second radiused portion.
  • the curved part 484, 494 effectively bypasses the side part (i.e. the profiled part) of the rim to which the attachment member 450 is intended to be attached, such that the attachment part 450 is compatible with a rim or rims having side parts with any profile.
  • Embodiments of the attachment member 450 may be considered to be a‘universal’ attachment member.
  • a hybrid attachment member may be provided, including a profiled portions having different configurations on each side, such that the attachment member is not symmetrical. It is possible to‘mix and match’ profiled portions to suit different wheel and tyre types for different applications. For example a vehicle may have a certain type of wheel rims attached to the vehicle, but the wheels to be used as the additional wheels may have a different rim profile. Therefore, it may be beneficial to provide an attachment member having different profiled portions on each side, and/or to provide an attachment part having at least one side with a‘universal’ profiled portion which is compatible with any rim which is suitable for the application.
  • an attachment member 150, 250, 350, 450, or a hybrid attachment member is attached to the weather side of a vehicle wheel rim 10 and an additional wheel rim 30 to create a dual wheel arrangement.
  • the attachment member 150, 250, 350, 450, or a hybrid attachment member may be used to centralise the wheel rims 10, 30 and also to enable torque to be transmitted from the first rim 10 to the additional rim 30.
  • the attachment member 150, 250, 350, 450, or hybrid may be part of an attachment arrangement.
  • an advantage of the present invention is that the attachment member may be used in combination with high traction rims having an extended flange. Furthermore, efficacy of the attachment member to transmit torque from the vehicle wheel to the additional wheel is improved compared with known arrangements, since the contact surface area between the attachment member and the rim is increased. Twisting or torsion of the attachment member in high-traction situations is lessened, improving the integrity and reliability of the attachment member. In addition, centralising the pair of wheels is facilitated, reducing the risk of damage to wheels and tyres, thus improving performance.
  • the terms "comprises” and “comprising” and variations thereof mean that the specified features, steps or integers are included.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un élément de fixation (150) pour fixer une paire de roues ensemble, l'élément de fixation comprenant une partie centrale (152), une première partie de fixation (180) qui comprend au moins une partie (130, 189) qui peut venir en prise avec une partie latérale (15) d'une première jante de roue (10) et/ou un puits central (16) de la première jante de roue (10), et une seconde partie de fixation (190) qui comprend au moins une partie (140, 199) qui peut venir en prise avec une partie latérale (35) d'une seconde jante de roue (30) et/ou un puits central (36) de la seconde jante de roue (30) ; et un agencement de roue double comprenant un tel élément de fixation (150), une première jante de roue (10) et une seconde jante de roue (30).
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GB201810725A GB2575101A (en) 2018-06-29 2018-06-29 Wheel apparatus
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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0084188A1 (fr) * 1982-01-19 1983-07-27 Pieter Krijn Mol Dispositif de jumelage de deux jantes
EP1529656A2 (fr) 2003-11-06 2005-05-11 KOCK & SOHN RÄDER GmbH Roues jumelées pour un véhicule
DE102008021790A1 (de) * 2008-04-30 2009-11-05 Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen Gmbh Einrichtung zur lösbaren Verbindung von Einzelradfelgen
EP2193931A1 (fr) 2008-12-02 2010-06-09 GKN OffHighway Limited Construction de roue
WO2010088912A1 (fr) * 2009-02-03 2010-08-12 Tyre Trade Dk Aps Jeu de roues jumelées
WO2016067079A1 (fr) * 2014-10-30 2016-05-06 Titan Italia S.P.A. Système de fixation
GB2539032A (en) 2015-06-04 2016-12-07 Gkn Land Systems Ltd Wheel
EP3162590A2 (fr) 2015-10-26 2017-05-03 Kock und Sohn Rädar GmbH Dispositif de liaison amovible d'une jante supplémentaire comprenant une jante de véhicule et tendeur destiné à être utilisé dans le dispositif

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US3365237A (en) * 1966-04-06 1968-01-23 Ernest C. Tillman Wheel attaching device
CH619895A5 (en) * 1976-10-07 1980-10-31 Schaad Eggenschwiler Fritz Double wheel of a vehicle
FI62788C (fi) * 1981-04-01 1983-03-10 Valmet Oy Infaestning av dubbelhjul i synnerhet pao traktor

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0084188A1 (fr) * 1982-01-19 1983-07-27 Pieter Krijn Mol Dispositif de jumelage de deux jantes
EP1529656A2 (fr) 2003-11-06 2005-05-11 KOCK & SOHN RÄDER GmbH Roues jumelées pour un véhicule
DE102008021790A1 (de) * 2008-04-30 2009-11-05 Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen Gmbh Einrichtung zur lösbaren Verbindung von Einzelradfelgen
EP2193931A1 (fr) 2008-12-02 2010-06-09 GKN OffHighway Limited Construction de roue
WO2010088912A1 (fr) * 2009-02-03 2010-08-12 Tyre Trade Dk Aps Jeu de roues jumelées
WO2016067079A1 (fr) * 2014-10-30 2016-05-06 Titan Italia S.P.A. Système de fixation
GB2539032A (en) 2015-06-04 2016-12-07 Gkn Land Systems Ltd Wheel
EP3303002A1 (fr) 2015-06-04 2018-04-11 GKN Wheels Limited Roue
EP3162590A2 (fr) 2015-10-26 2017-05-03 Kock und Sohn Rädar GmbH Dispositif de liaison amovible d'une jante supplémentaire comprenant une jante de véhicule et tendeur destiné à être utilisé dans le dispositif

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