Systems and methods for reconditioning polymeric wheels
US11701800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/322
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for reconditioning a rollable wheel includes coupling a polymeric wheel to a reconditioning system, the polymeric wheel having an outer surface including an abraded area, the abraded area having a first average surface roughness, and applying heat to the abraded area of the outer surface with one or more heater of the reconditioning system, such that a substantial portion of the abraded area is transformed to have a second average surface roughness, the second average surface roughness less than the first average surface roughness.
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