Rim flange
The rim flange is the outwardly or inwardly curved or thickened edge of a vehicle rim .
On bicycles, the inwardly thickened or flanged edge of the rim helps the casing to hold it securely in a defined position, provided that it has a corresponding bead.
In cars, the outwardly curved edge is used to attach the balance weights. The balance weights are clamped on from the outside and are matched to the shape of the horn. As an alternative to attaching to the rim flange, there are adhesive weights. These are often used for design reasons. There are rim flanges u. a. in the versions J, H, P, K, JK. The J shape corresponds to a height of 17.3 mm and is the most common version for cars. Their exact execution is regulated in DIN 7817.
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literature
- Peter Gerigk, Detlev Bruhn, Dietmar Danner: Automotive engineering. 3rd edition, Westermann Schulbuchverlag GmbH, Braunschweig, 2000, ISBN 3-14-221500-X