GB2516608A - Weller universal spare wheel - Google Patents

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GB2516608A
GB2516608A GB1306363.1A GB201306363A GB2516608A GB 2516608 A GB2516608 A GB 2516608A GB 201306363 A GB201306363 A GB 201306363A GB 2516608 A GB2516608 A GB 2516608A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B3/00—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body
    • B60B3/04—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B3/00—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body
    • B60B3/04—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding
    • B60B3/041—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding characterised by the attachment of rim to wheel disc
    • B60B3/042—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding characterised by the attachment of rim to wheel disc characterised by circumferential position of attachment means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B3/00—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body
    • B60B3/04—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding
    • B60B3/041—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding characterised by the attachment of rim to wheel disc
    • B60B3/045—Disc wheels, i.e. wheels with load-supporting disc body with a single disc body not integral with rim, i.e. disc body and rim being manufactured independently and then permanently attached to each other in a second step, e.g. by welding characterised by the attachment of rim to wheel disc characterised by the attachment portions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S5/00—Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles

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Abstract

Multi component universal wheel comprising a central disc or hub 2 attachable to any of a range of wheel rims or dishes (6 fig.3) having different outer diameters. The wheel may be a spare or emergency wheel for a vehicle where the central disk or boss may have a plurality of holes 3 corresponding to a range of stub axle fixings or bolts to accommodate a variety of common vehicle designs. The central hub may have an outer flange with a plurality of fixing holes 4 to align with corresponding holes on the wheel outer, where the two components may be fixed together by releasable means such as nut and bolt (5,7 Fig.5). The wheel assembly may be used with the existing wheel nuts or fixings.

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DESCRIPTION
Universal Spare Wheel This invention relates to the current trend for Vehicle Manufacturers to supply vehicles without a conventional Spare Wheel/Tyre, rather they are supplied with an s aerosol repair kit and compressor, or similar apparatus in order to deal with a puncture on one of the existing wheels/tyres.
Hitherto there has been no single product available to meet the requirements of the manufacturers wide range of differing styles and stud fixings for specific radius wheels and tyres. According to the present invention there is now provided a universal or generic style of adaptor/interface wheel, which will suit the majority of manufacturers vehicles wheel types and mounting stud fixing configurations, thereby permitting the fitting of said Universal Adaptor/Interface Wheel in the event of a puncture or failure of one of the original wheels, facilitating the safe continuation of the journey temporarily until such time as the original wheel may be repaired or replaced.
The described invention 1. consists of a central hub or boss 2. with a plurality of apertures 3. so spaced and centred as to suit a plethora of differing manufacturers wheel fixing configurations. Said central hub or boss 2. may also have a further number of apertures around the outer flange 4. through which may extend a suitable number of bolts 5. A specific wheel and tyre 6. may be affixed to the central hub 2.
by means of the bolts 5. and a suitable corresponding number of nuts 7.
The resulting completed assembly 1. represents the whole of the Universal Adaptor/Interface Wheel, whilst the central hub assembly is used in all instances and variations, the wheel and tyre 6. may be of a suitable diameter so as to match the remaining wheels on the vehicle, thereby permitting the safe use of the assembly.
An embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Fig 1. is a diagrammatic perspective view of the Central Hub or Boss Fig 2. is a diagrammatic cross sectional view of the Central Hub or Boss.
Fig 3. is a diagrammatic perspective view of the Wheel and Tyre.
Fig 4. is a diagrammatic cross sectional view of the Wheel and Tyre.
Fig 5 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the whole assembly comprising the Universal Spare Wheel The drawings show a Universal Spare Wheel assembly 1. suitable for use on vehicles that have not been supplied with a spare wheel as standard. The existing wheels fixing studs/bolts can be used to fix the wheel assembly to the vehicle by means of the plurality of apertures 3. to the existing axle, making the central hub or boss 2. a generic part for all vehicles.
Different vehicles have a variance of diameter tyres and wheels, the specific wheel and tyre 6. will be available in a number of different size diameters to suit existing wheel requirements, but all of the said variations will fit to the generic central hub or boss by means of the plurality of bolts 5. and nuts 7.
Whilst endeavouring in the foregoing specification to draw attention to those features of the invention believed to be of particular importance, it should be understood that the applicant claims protection in respect of any patentable feature or combination of features hereinbefore referred to and/or shown in the drawings.
whether or not particular emphasis has been placed thereon.

Claims (12)

  1. CLAIMS1. A Universal Spare Wheel, the assembly incorporating a central boss to which can be affixed to a number of different diameter wheels and tyres.
  2. 2. A Universal Spare Wheel according to claim 1. which has a central hub/boss containing a plurality of holes with differing centres which will align with the majority of current and past manufacturers wheel fixing holes, irrespective of the number of fixing bolts, be it 4, 5, 6, or more.
  3. 3. A Universal Spare Wheel according to claims 1 or 2. with a generic central hub or boss that has a number of holes in its outer flange to permit the fixing by nut and bolt of a variety of different size diameter spare wheels.
  4. 4. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which can be filled to the majority of vehicles safely and easily.
  5. 5. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which duplicates the rotational run-out accuracy ol a normal motor vehicle road wheel.
  6. 6. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which will not create problems arising from an unbalanced rotation.
  7. 7. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which is designed with an offset that will not be detrimental to the handling and steering performance of the motor vehicle to which it is fitted.
  8. 8. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which is designed to utilise the existing motor vehicles wheel fitting bolts or nuts.
  9. 9. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which is of sufficient strength match the wheel it is replacing.
  10. 10. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which can be fitted to a motor vehicle by means of the tools supplied with the vehicle.
  11. II. A Universal Spare Wheel according to any of the preceding claims which can be interchanged from motor vehicle to motor vehicle regardless of wheel size.
  12. 12. A Universal Spare Wheel substantially as hereinbefore described and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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EP4054857B1 (en) 2019-11-05 2023-10-18 Modenatech S.r.l. Supporting wheel for motor vehicles

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GB2058686A (en) * 1979-09-18 1981-04-15 Gkn Sankey Ltd Variable-track wheels
DE3442443A1 (en) * 1984-11-19 1986-05-28 Mannesmann Kronprinz Ag, 5650 Solingen Vehicle wheel, in particular spare wheel
US5197785A (en) * 1991-07-15 1993-03-30 Industrial Tires Limited Two piece adapter rim for wheel assemblies
EP0641677A1 (en) * 1993-09-02 1995-03-08 Rüdiger Höffken Unitary wheel system for road vehicles
US6626502B1 (en) * 2001-06-29 2003-09-30 Darryl L. Petrak Wheel adaptor plate system
GB2457263A (en) * 2008-02-08 2009-08-12 John Leslie Frydman Method of providing a wheel for fitment to a vehicle

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2058686A (en) * 1979-09-18 1981-04-15 Gkn Sankey Ltd Variable-track wheels
DE3442443A1 (en) * 1984-11-19 1986-05-28 Mannesmann Kronprinz Ag, 5650 Solingen Vehicle wheel, in particular spare wheel
US5197785A (en) * 1991-07-15 1993-03-30 Industrial Tires Limited Two piece adapter rim for wheel assemblies
EP0641677A1 (en) * 1993-09-02 1995-03-08 Rüdiger Höffken Unitary wheel system for road vehicles
US6626502B1 (en) * 2001-06-29 2003-09-30 Darryl L. Petrak Wheel adaptor plate system
GB2457263A (en) * 2008-02-08 2009-08-12 John Leslie Frydman Method of providing a wheel for fitment to a vehicle

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP4054857B1 (en) 2019-11-05 2023-10-18 Modenatech S.r.l. Supporting wheel for motor vehicles

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