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US 2020/0130425 A1Published application
Beadlock with filler ring
AssigneeKabushiki Kaisha Pilot Corporation
InventorsDavid Sorrentino, Kelleigh Ash
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Abstract
A beadlock assembly comprises a beadlock and a separate filler ring. When installed on a wheel, the filler ring is positioned immediately adjacent the wheel, and the beadlock covers the filler ring while securing the filler ring to the wheel. Use of the filler ring enables the beadlock to comply with applicable regulations for on-road use. For off-road use, the filler ring may be removed, and the beadlock may be used to secure a bead of a tire to the wheel.
Claims20
A beadlock assembly comprising:
- a wheel comprising a first flange having a first diameter, and a circumferential ledge having a second diameter, the second diameter less than the first diameter;
- a filler ring having an inner diameter sized to allow the filler ring to fit around the circumferential ledge;
- and
- a beadlock comprising a second flange;
- wherein the filler ring is adapted to be secured between the first flange and the second flange when the beadlock is secured to the wheel.
2 more elements
A beadlock assembly, comprising:
- a filler ring having an inner circumference adapted to fit around a circumferential ledge of a wheel;
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- a beadlock comprising a plurality of apertures spaced at regular intervals and positioned a first radial distance from an axis of the beadlock, the beadlock configured to be removably secured to the wheel;
- wherein when the filler ring is positioned around the circumferential ledge, and the beadlock is secured to the wheel, the beadlock secures the filler ring to the wheel.
1 more element
A wheel comprising:
- a flange defining a first rim and having a first diameter;
- a circumferential ledge extending axially from the first flange, the circumferential ledge having a second diameter less than the first diameter;
- a plurality of threaded apertures extending parallel to an axis of the wheel, the plurality of threaded apertures positioned in between the circumferential ledge and the axis and spaced at regular intervals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.