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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2023
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2020
Howmet Aerospace Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Spencer Wallace, Cleveland, OH (US);
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
Vehicle wheels, methods of making vehicle wheels, and dual wheel assemblies are provided. The vehicle wheel includes a generally cylindrical first region and a second region extending radially inwardly from the first region. The second region includes a first surface, a second surface, an opening, and a hub surface. A distance from the first surface to the second surface defines a thickness. The opening is configured to receive at least a portion of a hub of the vehicle axle. The hub surface is adjacent to and surrounds the opening and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hub surface includes a generally flat portion and a relief portion adjacent to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. The relief portion surrounds the opening and extends along the hub surface for a distance of at least 25% of the thickness.