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Pneumatic tire and wheel rim assemblies

US4325422A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1979
Grant dateApr 20, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 13, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S152/17
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pneumatic tire and wheel rim assembly is disclosed in which the rim bead seats are defined by grooves having radially directed side portions which retain the associated tire bead against movement in an axial direction and each rim bead seat includes means in engagement with the tire bead to restrict rotation of the tire bead relative to the bead seat. Preferably said means comprises a plurality of projections formed integrally with part or all of the grooves which engage the associated tire bead to restrict rotation. Each projection may comprise a circumferentially extending rib or a tooth.

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