Non-pneumatic tire
US8056593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C7/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-pneumatic tire comprising side cavities that are staggered with respect to laterally opposing side cavities, and laterally extending tread grooves that are in substantial radial alignment with the cavities. In another embodiment, the invention is to a tire comprising side ribs that are staggered with respect to laterally opposing side ribs, and laterally extending tread grooves that are substantially offset relative to the side ribs. Also provided are processes for making such tires and to off-the-road (OTR) vehicles employing such tires.
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