Patent · US Expired

Shock-absorbing safety wheel for motor vehicles

US6286572A · kind A · utility

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8References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 2000
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock-absorbing safety wheel includes a rim, a hub at the center of the rim and connected by a plurality of spring plates and radial support, and a solid tire slidably mounted on the outer periphery of the rim and secured by a pair of rim shields. It is characterized that the spring plates provide shock-absorbing function to the wheel and the tire is made of solid rubber which will not become flat, which eliminates the need to carry a spare wheel.

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