Apparatus for reconditioning wheels
a technology for reconditioning wheels and wheels, which is applied in the direction of metal-working apparatuses, manufacturing tools, grinding machines, etc., can solve the problems of time-consuming and dangerous such as cleaning and polishing, can be laborious and labor-intensive, and the reconditioning of wheels can be dangerous and time-consuming
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-29
VEHICLE INSPECTION SYST
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The present invention provides an apparatus for reconditioning wheels with a reconditioning assembly that includes a trolley mounted base and a reconditioning element. The reconditioning element can be a brush, a cover, a flap, or a polishing or cleaning element. The apparatus also includes a drive means for rotating the reconditioning assembly and support arms that can be adjusted in position to change the radial positioning of the reconditioning elements. The apparatus can be controlled based on user input or through a control unit. The technical effects of the invention include improved efficiency in reconditioning wheels and flexibility in adjusting the reconditioning elements.
Problems solved by technology
It is common place for vehicle wheels to become dirty or tarnished during use.
This is typically due to dirt, gravel and other debris on the road or driving surface.
Reconditioning wheels, such as, for example by cleaning and polishing, can be a laborious task.
When the wheels are large, such as those used on trucks, this can be both time consuming and dangerous.
This is particularly dangerous behavior as the worker may come into contact with the spinning wheel.
The elevated vehicle may also fall, or the cleaning towel may become entangled in the spinning wheel.
However, such devices are generally not adjustable for a range of wheel types and / or for a variety reconditioning purposes.
Furthermore, the devices described therein require significant effort from the operator to maintain them against the wheel surface in a polishing / cleaning position.
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[0063]Embodiments of the present invention include an apparatus for reconditioning wheels. The apparatus includes a trolley mounted base and a reconditioning assembly rotatably mounted to the base. The reconditioning assembly includes at least one reconditioning element.
[0064]Typically, a drive means is configured to rotate the reconditioning assembly and the reconditioning assembly includes a plurality of reconditioning elements. The conditioning elements may, for example, be polishing or cleaning elements.
[0065]To recondition a wheel, the apparatus is wheeled into a position adjacent the wheel such that the reconditioning elements contact the wheel surface. Rotation of the reconditioning assembly thus moves the reconditioning elements around the wheel surface. It is typically not necessary to remove the wheel from the vehicle. However, in some instances, the wheel may be removed.
[0066]Generally, the plurality of reconditioning elements are circumferentially spaced about the axis o...
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an apparatus for reconditioning wheels, in particular polishing and / or cleaning wheels.BACKGROUND[0002]The reference in this specification to any prior publication (or information derived from it), or to any matter which is known, is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or admission or any form of suggestion that the prior publication (or information derived from it) or known matter forms part of the common general knowledge in the field of endeavour to which this specification relates.[0003]It is common place for vehicle wheels to become dirty or tarnished during use. This is typically due to dirt, gravel and other debris on the road or driving surface.[0004]Reconditioning wheels, such as, for example by cleaning and polishing, can be a laborious task. It can be particularly onerous when the process is carried out by hand. Furthermore, some cleaning methods require the wheels to be removed from the vehicle fo...
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CPCB24B5/44
Inventor SPAILE, MARKWITHINGTON, ARTHUR STEPHENKEEGANS, MARK
Owner VEHICLE INSPECTION SYST