Non-pneumatic survivable tire, cover and fabrication processes
US8555941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly incorporates a tire tread and a conventional vehicle wheel with an elastomer tire body element molded for engagement intermediate the tread and wheel. The tire body element includes multiple concentric layers with alternating spokes. A bonded multilayer cover may be employed which is received within a recess in an outer surface of the tire body element from the tire tread. A mounting plate is engaged to the cover and attached to the wheel.
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