Tension-based non-pneumatic tire

US9662939B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC · US

Inventors

• Ali Manesh · Chicago, US
• Michael John Tercha · Weston, US
• Brian Meliska · Weston, US
• Fidelis Ceranski · Marathon, US
• Glenn Howland · Kronenwetter, US
• Louie Stark · Mosinee, US
• Karen Hauch · Wausau, US
• Todd Petersen · Ringle, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 28, 2009
• Grant date: May 30, 2017
• Expiry date: Jul 12, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60B2900/131
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A non-pneumatic tire for supporting a load by working in tension. The tire can comprise a generally annular inner ring, a generally annular outer ring, and a web having a plurality of web elements. The tire can further comprise a layer or layers fabric material acting as a bonding agent to bond tire components together.