System for non-pneumatic support of a vehicle
US9016336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-pneumatic tire includes a plurality of springs. Each spring includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an arching middle portion. Each spring is interwoven with at least one other spring thereby forming a toroidal structure extending about an entire circumference of the non-pneumatic tire. The toroidal structure is at least partially coated with an elastomer. One end portion of at least one spring is wrapped around a first bead structure adjacent a rim.
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