Non-pneumatic tire
US11858301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C7/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-pneumatic tire defining axial, radial and circumferential directions, the non-pneumatic tire comprising an annular shear band (106) including an annular shear layer (252) comprising an elastomeric material, and a plurality of discrete, annular reinforcing elements positioned within the shear layer (252) along a plurality of axially-extending rows (254A, 254B, 254C, 254D, 254E) within a radial plane of the tire, the reinforcing elements having circular cross-sections along the radial plane of the tire, wherein along each row the reinforcing elements alternate between reinforcing elements (250D1) having a first diameter and reinforcing elements (250D2) having a second diameter that is less than the first diameter.
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