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Reinforcement structure for non-pneumatic wheel

US11167593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN · FR

Inventors

Timothy B. Rhyne · Greenville, US
Steve Cron · Simpsonville, US
Antonio Delfino · Givisiez, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 15, 2016
Grant date	Nov 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60C7/22
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A non-pneumatic wheel having an annular reinforcement structure that includes rectangular reinforcements within a shear layer. The rectangular reinforcements replace deforming rubber or polymeric materials and can thereby reduce the volume of deforming materials to optimize energy loss therein and reduce rolling resistance of the non-pneumatic wheel.

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