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Shear band with interlaced reinforcements

US10105989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims

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Assignee

COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN · FR

Inventors

Steve Cron · Simpsonville, US
Timothy B. Rhyne · Greenville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2011
Grant date	Oct 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 23, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60C7/146
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shear band that may be used e.g., in a non-pneumatic tire is provided. The shear band uses interlaced reinforcing elements positioned within a shear layer of elastomeric material. A variety of configurations may be used to create the interlaced positioning of the reinforcing elements including e.g., a horizontal diamond or vertical diamond configuration.

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