Wheel cover, vehicle rim and method for manufacturing such a wheel cover

The use of additive manufacturing and titanium for wheel covers with PVD coating addresses the challenge of high manufacturing costs and appearance loss, enabling efficient aerodynamics and brake cooling.

DE102024135145A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-28DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG
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Application Number
DE102024135145
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2026-05-28

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Technical Problem

Existing wheel covers that aim to improve aerodynamics and brake cooling are costly and negatively affect appearance, requiring high manufacturing effort.

Method used

The aperture circumference and surface portion of the wheel cover are manufactured using additive manufacturing, particularly 3D printing, with titanium and PVD coating, allowing for complex geometric structures and efficient brake ventilation.

Benefits of technology

This approach achieves improved aerodynamics and efficient brake cooling while maintaining a high-quality appearance and low manufacturing costs.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a wheel cover (2) for at least partially covering a rim section (16) of a vehicle rim (18) of a motor vehicle wheel, comprising a cover circumference (26), at least one cover surface portion (28), and fastening means (4, 6, 8) for attachment to the rim section (16), wherein at least the cover circumference (26) and the cover surface portion (28) are manufactured by means of an additive manufacturing process. The invention also relates to a vehicle rim (18) and a method for manufacturing such a wheel cover (2).
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