Dual Vehicle Rim With Custom Logo Overlay

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle rims lack customization options that allow individuals to personalize their vehicles with unique designs and logos, failing to provide an attractive alternative to standard rims that reflect personal taste or team affiliations.

Innovation Solution

A dual rim or dual logo-rim apparatus comprising two rims joined along peripheral edges to form a single tire rim, featuring customizable designs and logos that can be easily installed to replace standard rims, with options for various materials like polished chrome, aluminum, and gold-plated finishes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If standard OEM rims are used, then manufacturing cost and simplicity are maintained, but customization options and aesthetic appeal are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization optionsVSAvoidrim structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rim is divided into two separate components: a standard rim base and a dual-logo overlay piece. The overlay contains two distinct logo designs that can be independently selected and attached, allowing customization without redesigning the entire rim structure. This segmentation enables users to mix and match different logo configurations while maintaining the structural integrity of the original rim.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If customized logo rims are created as single-unit structures, then design integration is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelogo integrationVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The logo designs are pre-formed as separate overlay pieces before attachment to the rim. These overlays are manufactured independently with precise geometric features (slots, protrusions, recesses) that enable easy alignment and securing to the rim base. This preliminary preparation of components simplifies the final assembly process while ensuring stable integration of the logos.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If two separate rims are joined to form a single rim, then customization and aesthetic appeal are enhanced, but structural integrity and manufacturing complexity face challenges

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign flexibilityVSAvoidrim structural integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The dual-logo overlay structure is designed to nest onto the standard rim base, with the overlay containing recesses and slots that receive corresponding protrusions from the rim. This nested configuration allows the overlay to be securely positioned on the rim surface without requiring permanent modification of either component, maintaining the strength of the original rim while adding customizable design elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS10847063B2Dual vehicle rim with logo apparatus and a method of making same
Publication Date: 2020.11.24 WEBBER KIMEL
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AI summary

The invention relates generally to the field of vehicle rims, and more specifically to Logo Rims or Dual Logo Rims. The invention also relates to a vehicle Dual or Logo Rim apparatus, and a method of making same. More particularly, the invention encompasses a customized tire rim for a vehicle. The invention also provides a user to replace their existing tire rims with the inventive customized vehicle rim having, and using a customized or a personalized logo. A line of specially designed tire rims that are adorned with a variety of striking designs, sporting logos germane to sports, businesses, and popular culture, is also disclosed. The invention also provides an inventive design which is intended to provide automobile enthusiasts with an attractive alternative to ordinary tire rims. The inventive rims can be a single unit rim or two separate rims that are joined to form a single tire rim.