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Reinforced resilient support for a non-pneumatic tire

US11577548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN · FR

Inventors

Steven M. Cron · Simpsonville, US
Damon Lee Christenbury · Fountain Inn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2017
Grant date	Feb 14, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 22, 2038

Classification

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

Abstract

A support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end. Joints may be positioned at each end. An annular band may be connected with the radially-outer end. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be connected with the radially-inner end.

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