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Thorspeck's Metal Wheel Louis K. Thorspeck |
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METAL WHEEL. 1,095,298. Specification of Letters Patent. Patented May 5, 1914. To all whom it may concern: Be it known that I, Louis K. Thornspeck, a citizen of the United States, residing at Casco township, county of Allegan, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Metal Wheels, of which the following is a specification. This invention relates to improvements in metal wheels. The objects of this invention are: - First, to improve the structure of such metal wheels generally. - Second, to provide an improved spoke structure. - Third, to provide improved means for retaining the spokes in position at the hub. - Fourth, to provide improved means of retaining the outer ends of the spokes in conjunction with the rim. - Fifth, to provide an immproved hub structure. - Sixth, to provide an improved rim structure. Further objects and objects relating to details and economies of construction and operation will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow. I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims. A structure which is preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which: - Figure I is an elevation view of a wheel embodying the features of my invention. - Fig. II is an enlarged detail longitudinal sectional view through the hub taken on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Figs. I and III. - Fig. III is an enlarged detail view of the structure in process of construction with the hub portion in section, taken on a line corresponding to line 3-3 of Fig. II. - Fig. IV is an enlarged detail elevation view of the hub blank 4 before it has been folded and formed into the wheel, the blank part being characteristic of both hub plates. - Fig. V is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 5-5 of Fig. IV, showing the form of the blank. - Fig. VI is a similar enlarged detail sectional view of the blank appearing in Fig. V, partially formed. - Fig. VII is a similar detail sectional view showing the blank completely folded and formed. - Fig. VIII is an enlarged detail transverse sectional view through the rim portion in process of formation, taken on a line corresponding to line 8-8 of Fig. III. - Fig. IX is a similar detail sectional view on line 9-9 of Fig. I showing the rim conformed to embrace a half round tire. - Fig. X is a simiilar view of a modification of the structure showing a round rubber cushion tire. - Fig. XI is a modification in which a flat rim is provided. (more information provided in the patent documentation) In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses. LOUIS K. THORSPECK. [L.S.] Witnesses:LEO F. GLANDE, RODERICK K. ANGUS. | 
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| Thorspeck, Louis K., inventor; 1914 May 5. Metal Wheel. United States patent US 1,095,298. |
| Louis K Thorspeck is buried in Adeline Cemetery in Adeline, Illinois. |
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