Patents Assigned to Meritor do Brasil, Ltda.
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Patent number: 7077232Abstract: An improved system for achieving optimum steering angles for wheels incorporates a sensor which senses the steering angle of a first wheel. The sensed angle is sent to a control which then determines the optimum angle for the other steered wheel based upon known formulas. The optimum angle is determined, and an adjustment structure associated with the tie rod then drives the second wheel to achieve the optimum steered angle.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Meritor do Brasil, Ltda.Inventors: Egidio Miguel Gomes Correia, Marcos Fabio Colombini
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Publication number: 20040255827Abstract: A tray apparatus for transporting a vehicle wheel/wheel rim is provided. At least two complementarily arranged first support members each have a first guide-and-positioning element, the respective first elements cooperating to define a first accommodation region for receiving one side of a first wheel/wheel rim. At least two complementarily arranged second support members separate first and second wheels/wheel rims to prevent damage, and each have at least one second guide-and-positioning element on each side. The second elements on one side define a second accommodation region for receiving the other side of the first wheel/wheel rim. The second elements on the other side define a third accommodation region for receiving one side of the second wheel/wheel rim. The accommodation regions constrain lateral movement of the wheels/wheel rims with respect to the support members and allow the wheels/wheel rims to be packaged side-by-side. An associated assembly and device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Meritor do Brasil LTDA.Inventor: Pedro Leite de Barros
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Patent number: 6779579Abstract: The present invention relates to a reinforcement device (1, 100), especially a reinforcement device useable in a machine for laminating rims for wheels of automotive vehicles, the machine comprising at least two substantially parallel laminating axles (21, 22, 121, 122), the reinforcement device (1, 100) being characterized by comprising a body (4, 101) associated to the housing (2, 102) of the lamination machine, the positioning of the body being variable with respect to the housing (2, 102), the body (4, 104) being provided with two bearings (41, 42, 141, 142) supportable on respective end regions of the axles (21, 22, 121, 122), so that the axles (21, 22, 121, 122) are maintained substantially parallel during the operation of laminating the rim, at least one bearing being moveable with respect to the reinforcement device by a moving means (51, 52, 150).Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Meritor Do Brasil LTDA. Divisao LVSInventors: Sergio Antonio Bardini, Edson Dos Santos, Ednilson Jose Ulrich
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Patent number: 6698845Abstract: A wheel, especially for use on vehicles, comprises at least one end region having an outer surface and comprising a free end, the end region being provided with at least one fitting recess for fitting at least one wheel balance weight, the recess defining at least one contact surface that projects from the free end on the outer surface of the end region, the contact surface being capable of interacting by friction with a balance weight fixing clamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Meritor do Brasil LtdaInventors: Claudio Corte, Joao Batista Tulimosky
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Publication number: 20030137186Abstract: A wheel, especially for use on vehicles, comprises at least one end region having an outer surface and comprising a free end, the end region being provided with at least one fitting recess for fitting at least one wheel balance weight, the recess defining at least one contact surface that projects from the free end on the outer surface of the end region, the contact surface being capable of interacting by friction with a balance weight fixing clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Meritor Do Brasil LTDA.Inventors: Claudio Corte, Joao Batista Tulimosky
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Patent number: 6508517Abstract: A unique integrated wheel is disclosed wherein a groove is formed with an angled surface to facilitate the flow of a weld material. A rim extends into the groove and has surfaces which act in conjunction with the surface of the groove to provide proper positioning and a secure connection. In addition, a method of forming the disk is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Meritor DO Brasil LTDAInventor: Celestino Mikami
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Patent number: 6491351Abstract: An integrated wheel includes a grove formed with an angled surface to facilitate the flow of weld material. A rim extends into the groove and has surface which act in conjunction with the groove to provide proper positioning and a secure connection.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Meritor DO Brasil LTDAInventor: Celestino Mikami