Method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 24, 2009
Grant Date -
Mar 22, 2007
app pub date -
Sep 21, 2005
filing date -
Sep 21, 2005
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Abstract
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and a vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover. The method for producing the vehicle wheel cover comprises the steps of: (a) providing a tooling fixture including at least a first tooling member and a second tooling member; (b) providing a wheel cover having at least a preformed outer end; (c) positioning the wheel cover onto the tooling fixture wherein the wheel cover is supported on the first tooling member and spaced apart from the second tooling member; (d) actuating the tooling fixture whereby the second tooling member is operative to engage and reshape the outer end of the wheel cover to produce a desired outer end shape; and (e) removing the wheel cover from the tooling fixture.
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International Classification(s)
- 2005 Application Filing Year
- B23P Class
- 746 Applications Filed
- 335 Patents Issued To-Date
- 44.91 % Issued To-Date
