Title:
ホイール
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2004505856
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A wheel adapted for use by an automotive vehicle is provided. Such a wheel comprises a circular rim having an outer edge and defining an axis and a transverse plane perpendicular to the axis. A disc is operably engaged with the outer edge of the rim so as to be in coaxial relation with the rim. The disc has a plurality of radially-extending spokes and defines a vent window between successive spokes, wherein the vent window has a radially outermost portion. A valve defining an axis, and having a mounting end and a beak end, is adapted for filling and controlling pressure in a tire mounted on the wheel. A bore defined by the rim is configured to receive the valve therein such that the mounting end is operably engaged with the bore at a mounting point and the beak end extends outwardly of the rim and through the vent window. The bore and the valve are configured such that an angle between the transverse plane and the axis of the valve is substantially less than an angle between the transverse plane and a line defined by the mounting point and the radially outermost portion of the vent window. Other wheels are also provided.
Inventors:
Marcoun, Marcelino
Application Number:
JP2002521047A
Publication Date:
February 26, 2004
Filing Date:
August 10, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Melitoride Brazil Limited
International Classes:
B60B3/10; B60B3/00; B60B21/00; B60B21/12; B60C29/02; (IPC1-7): B60B3/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takashi Ishida
Jun Tsuruta
Masaya Nishiyama
Higuchi Souji
Jun Tsuruta
Masaya Nishiyama
Higuchi Souji