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Modular and variable offset adjustment for multi-piece wheels and method of universal replacement of center discs for multi-piece wheels

  • US 20090026831A1
  • Filed: 07/25/2007
  • Published: 01/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for providing replacements of center discs of a wheel, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing an auto wheel barrel with an inner annular flange located at an axial offset outward of a radial centerline of said barrel, said flange having a circumferential multiplicity of threaded axial recesses therein;

    (b) providing upon said inner annular flange, an annular adapter ring proportioned for flush orientation upon said flange and circumferentially against an inner surface an interior diameter of said barrel immediately outward of said flange, said ring including a multiplicity of circumferential holes transversely therethrough, locatable conformally to said recesses of said annular flange of said barrel;

    (c) providing a center disc proportioned for complemental placement within said hub barrel upon said adapter ring, said disc including an annular interface for engagement against said adapter ring, said interface including an annular axially inward projection proportioned for press-fittable contact against an interior diameter of said adapter ring, said center disc having a circumferential multiplicity of threaded holes conformal in position to said holes of said ring and said recesses of said annular barrel flange; and

    (d) providing bolts having threading thereon complemental to that of said holes and recesses, to effect a secure fastening of said disc ring and annular flange together, and to, said annular flange.

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