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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2006
Filed:
May. 21, 2004
Denis Alff, Riom, FR;
Wolfgang Kruchten, Wuppertal, DE;
Denis Alff, Riom, FR;
Wolfgang Kruchten, Wuppertal, DE;
Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
Abstract
Wheel disc, comprising a radially outer circular assembling part, a radially inner fixing and centering part with a bearing region comprising a given number of fixing apertures and ending radially inwardly with a centering vent, and arms connecting the inner and outer parts, each arm being disposed substantially opposite to one of the fixing apertures and the radially inner free edges of the radially outer circular part defining with the lateral free edges of the arms perforations, in which, in order to reinforce each arm mechanically, a pocket is housed, set back axially inwards relative to the outer face of the disc and in which a yoke connects each arm to the centering vent.