Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240227437). VEHICLE WHEEL simplified abstract

VEHICLE WHEEL

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yutaka Hirano of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE WHEEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240227437 titled 'VEHICLE WHEEL

The patent application describes a vehicle wheel with a rim part for mounting a tire, a hub part attached to an axle hub and coupled to a disc rotor of a disc brake, and a side connection part connecting the rim part to the hub part.

• Plural through holes aligned in a circumferential direction are formed between the rim part and the hub part in the axle direction view.
• Plural fins are formed at the inner peripheral surface of the rim part in a series in a row in the circumferential direction, each fin inclined from the outer side to the inner side in the wheel axis direction towards one side in the circumferential direction of the rim part.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicles with disc brakes - Manufacturing of high-performance wheels for sports cars

Problems Solved: - Improved connection between the rim part and hub part - Enhanced stability and performance of the wheel

Benefits: - Increased safety due to better brake system integration - Enhanced durability and strength of the wheel

Commercial Applications: "Advanced Vehicle Wheel Technology for Enhanced Performance and Safety"

Questions about Vehicle Wheel Technology: 1. How does the incline of the fins contribute to the overall performance of the wheel?

  - The incline of the fins helps in distributing forces evenly and improving stability during braking.

2. What are the key advantages of connecting the hub part to the disc rotor of a disc brake?

  - The connection enhances braking efficiency and overall safety of the vehicle.

Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle wheel, includes: a rim part at which a tire is mounted; a hub part disposed at an inner side of the rim part, attached to an axle hub, and coupled to a disc rotor of a disc brake; and a side connection part configured to connect a vehicle outer side part of the rim part with the hub part, in which: in an axle direction view, between the rim part and the hub part, plural through holes penetrating in the axle direction are formed aligned in a circumferential direction, and plural fins are formed at an inner peripheral surface of the rim part in series in a row in a circumferential direction thereof, each of the fins being configured at an incline from an outer side to an inner side in the wheel axis direction toward one side in the circumferential direction of the rim part.