Multiple section wheel assembly
OwnerGregory Joe Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
The invention provides motorist a lock-unlock wheel that rotates independently around its center hub, which remains mounted to the axle of a subject vehicle. The rim allows vehicles to be towed without vehicle axle rotation, while eliminating odometer reading due to towing. The invention comprises an inner hub spindle that is able to be unlocked from the wheel, allowing for independent rotation of the inner spindle. And, when unlocked via a bolting system, the invention's wheel section rotates while also eliminating effects of a vehicle drive and brake system while the vehicle is in tow.
Claims2
A multiple section wheel assembly comprising:
- a. a center hub/spindle comprising:
- i. a spindle arm having a threaded end;
- ii. a plurality of mounting holes configured in a generally circular pattern about said spindle arm and shaped to operatively engage a vehicle;
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- iii. a plurality of threaded holes configured in a generally circular pattern about said spindle arm and radially outside the circumference of said mounting holes;
- b. at least one bearing system configured to operatively engage said spindle arm;
- c. a wheel operatively configured to engage said spindle comprising:
- i. a plurality of holes in a generally circular pattern in an axial outboard face of said wheel;
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- ii. at least one race system configured to operatively engage said bearing system on said spindle arm;
- d. at least one threaded bolt shaped to fit within said plurality of holes in an axial outboard face of said wheel and configured to detachably connect to said plurality of threaded holes in said center hub/spindle;
- e. at least one lock washer configured to engage said spindle;
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- f. at least one locking nut configured to be detachably connected to said threaded end of said spindle and configured to retain said bearing system and said race system.
A multiple section wheel assembly comprising:
- a. a center hub/spindle comprising:
- i. a spindle arm having a threaded end;
- ii. a plurality of mounting holes configured in a generally circular pattern about said spindle arm and shaped to operatively engage a vehicle;
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- iii. a plurality of threaded holes configured in a generally circular pattern about said spindle arm and radially outside the circumference of said mounting holes;
- b. at least one bearing system configured to operatively engage said spindle arm;
- c. a wheel operatively configured to engage said spindle comprising:
- i. a plurality of holes in a generally circular pattern in an axial outboard face of said wheel;
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- ii. at least one race system configured to operatively engage said bearing system on said spindle arm;
- d. at least one threaded bolt shaped to fit within said plurality of holes in said axial outboard face of said wheel and configured to detachably connect to said plurality of threaded holes in said center hub/spindle;
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- e. at least one locking nut configured to be detachably connected to said threaded end of said spindle and configured to retain said bearing system and said race system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.