Abstract: A system and method for collecting and analyzing time sequences of signal data produced by a product development effort including but not limited to aircraft signals. A time sequence signal data analyzer receives a signal event specification, searches time sequenced signal data for time slices that meet the signal event specification, analyzes a located time slice that meets the event specification to determine if it satisfies a criterion; and generates a data structure that (a) indicates a portion of the time sequenced signal data that meets the signal event specification and (b) indicates whether or not the portion of the time sequenced signal data that meets the event specification satisfies the analysis criterion or criteria.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an online monitoring system for the gravitational separation of oil emulsions, more specifically, a monitoring system for the properties related to the emulsions, such as the drop size distribution (DSD) and the water content (WC), simultaneously, in pressurized and heated systems at high pressures and temperatures, respectively, using near-infrared region (NIR) spectroscopy coupled with optical microscopy. The online monitoring system is innovative as it overcomes the current need of the oil industry to remove aliquots from emulsified systems under high pressure and temperature, preferably up to 70 bar (7 MPa) and 150° C., respectively, for determination of the properties of emulsions, which causes disturbances and affects the physicochemical characteristics of emulsions.

Abstract: A wheel cladding system (18) includes a wheel (10) having a wheel rim (14) and a wheel disk (16) attached to the wheel rim (14). The wheel disk (16) includes a peripheral flange (18) extending circumferentially about a central section (20) having radially extending disk spokes (22). The peripheral flange (18) includes a slot (24). A wheel cladding (12) is secured to the wheel (10) and includes an inner side (36) and an outer side (38) relative to the wheel disk (16). The wheel cladding (12) includes a peripheral edge (40) extending about a central wheel cladding section (42) having wheel cladding spokes (44). The peripheral edge (40) is engaged with the slot (24) and the wheel cladding spokes (44) are engaged with the disk spokes (12) to secure the wheel cladding (12) on the wheel (10).

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a wheel rim and a wheel disk that attaches to the wheel rim. The wheel rim includes an inner region for receiving a wheel hub and defines a rotational axis. The wheel disk includes a section for attachment to the wheel hub and an attachment flange for securing the wheel disk and the wheel rim together. The attachment flange includes a first side corresponding to the inner region and a second side corresponding to the wheel rim, where the attachment flange extends from the section in a direction that is transverse to the rotational axis.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly includes a wheel disc and a rim that are welded together. The wheel disc includes a full face disc portion with a disc lip extending in an inboard direction. The rim includes a main rim body with a rim lip that extends in an outboard direction, and which is in an overlapping relationship with the disc lip. The rim lip is defined by a smaller diameter than the disc lip such that the disc lip engages an outer peripheral surface of the rim lip. A weld is formed along a distal end of the disc lip to secure the wheel disc and rim together. This provides a vehicle wheel assembly that has a full, flat face, flangeless appearance.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a wheel rim and a wheel disk that attaches to the wheel rim. The wheel rim includes an inner region for receiving a wheel hub and defines a rotational axis. The wheel disk includes a section for attachment to the wheel hub and an attachment flange for securing the wheel disk and the wheel rim together. The attachment flange includes a first side corresponding to the inner region and a second side corresponding to the wheel rim, where the attachment flange extends from the section in a direction that is transverse to the rotational axis.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly includes a wheel disc and a rim that are welded together. The wheel disc includes a full face disc portion with a disc lip extending in an inboard direction. The rim includes a main rim body with a rim lip that extends in an outboard direction, and which is in an overlapping relationship with the disc lip. The rim lip is defined by a smaller diameter than the disc lip such that the disc lip engages an outer peripheral surface of the rim lip. A weld is formed along a distal end of the disc lip to secure the wheel disc and rim together. This provides a vehicle wheel assembly that has a full, flat face, flangeless appearance.

Abstract: A wheel, particularly for use on automotive vehicles, is formed by associating a substantially cylindrical wheel rim and a substantially circular wheel disc to each other. The wheel disc includes at least one through bore having at least one projection that cooperates with the wheel rim.

Abstract: A rim for a vehicle wheel includes a circular band defining an outer circumferential surface. A plurality of discrete openings is formed within the outer circumferential surface to reduce the weight of the rim. A lightweight sealing member is used to seal the discrete openings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel, particularly for use on vehicles, comprising a substantially cylindrical wheel rim and a substantially cylindrical wheel disc. The wheel rim is concentrically associated to the wheel disc and comprises a flange around its perimeter. The wheel rim has a cylindrical wall provided with two opposite ends, wherein a first end is a first end region and the second end is a second end region. The two end regions are substantially in the form of a flange and throughout the extension of the wheel rim. The flange and the second end region define a groove. The wheel includes a flange that has a first recess, wherein the wheel rim is associated to the wheel disc by positioning the first end region in the first recess. The wheel rim is secured to the wheel disc by at least one attaching element, such as a weld fillet, facing the inside of the groove.