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Airless Tire with Optimized Shear Strip
An airless tire to optimise the mass and stiffness of the shear strip thereof. The tire has a radially inner membrane (41), a shear structure made up of a plurality of shear elements (5), and a radially outer membrane (42) positioned at a mean radial distance H from the radially inner membrane (41). Any shear element (5) of the plurality of shear elements has a main portion (50) having in any circumferential plane (XZ) a non-radial generatrix (G) having a radially inner end (I1) positioned at a distance d1 from the radially inner membrane (41) and a radially outer end (I2) positioned at a distance d2 from the radially outer membrane (42) and the generatrix (G) of the main portion (50) of the shear element (5) has a curvilinear length L at least equal to 1.25*(H−(d1+d2).
Owner:MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
Wheel assembly including gas pressure controllable gas springs and related methods
A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim surrounding the inner rim. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. Each of the gas springs may have a controllable gas pressure. The wheel assembly also includes a wheel rotational position sensor, a vehicle operator control input interface, and a controller configured to control the gas pressure in each of the gas springs in a pattern in response to the wheel rotational position sensor and vehicle operator control input interface to assist in one of overcoming a rolling resistance of the wheel and a braking of the wheel.
Owner:GACW INC
Automated storage systems, and devices
A grid framework structure includes a first set of parallel rails or tracks and a second set of parallel rails or tracks extending substantially perpendicularly to the first set of rails or tracks in a substantially horizontal plane to form a grid pattern. The grid is supported by a set of uprights to form a plurality of vertical storage locations beneath the grid for containers to be stacked between and be guided by the uprights in a vertical direction. A load handling device includes a body mounted on a first set of wheels and a second set of wheels arranged to engage with the tracks. A gripper assembly is provided for latching to a storage container via a deformable flexure mechanism movable between a locked configuration and a release configuration.
Owner:OCADO INNOVATION LTD
Wheel assembly including rigid cover ring and indicator-lock washer based fastener assemblies and related methods
A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle, an outer rim surrounding the inner rim. A rigid cover ring may be coupled to the outer rim and extend radially inward toward the inner rim. Gas springs may be operatively coupled between the inner and outer rims to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between the inner and outer rims. Fastener assemblies fasten the rigid cover ring to the outer rim, fastening each gas spring to the outer rim, or fastening each gas spring to the outer rim. Each fastener assembly may include a fastener and a pair of indicator-lock washers carried by the fastener. Each indicator-lock washer may have respective sloped surfaces slidably engaging one another to permit relative rotation so that loosening from a fully tightened position exposes a gap.
Owner:GACW INC
Wheel assembly including tread assemblies and indicator-lock washer based fastener assemblies and related methods
A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle, an outer rim surrounding the inner rim, and gas springs operatively coupled between the inner and outer rims to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between the inner and outer rims. The wheel assembly may also include tread assemblies carried by the outer rim. Fastener assemblies may be configured to perform fastening at least one tread assembly to the outer rim, fastening each gas spring to the outer rim, or fastening each gas spring to the outer rim. Each fastener assembly may include a fastener, and a pair of indicator-lock washers carried by the fastener. Each indicator-lock washer may have respective sloped surfaces slidably engaging one another to permit relative rotation so that loosening from a fully tightened position exposes a gap therebetween.
Owner:GACW INC
Active-passive combined variable stiffness bionic non-pneumatic tire and control method thereof
The invention discloses an active and passive combined variable stiffness bionic non-pneumatic tire and an active variable stiffness control method thereof. The variable stiffness bionic non-pneumatic tire comprises a hub, an adjusting module, M buffer spokes, a rim and a tread, the buffering spoke can provide good passive variable stiffness characteristics based on load change; the adjusting module can actively control displacement of the sliding rods in the bionic spokes in the radial direction of the tire so as to actively change the vertical rigidity of the tire. According to the invention, the damping and bearing capacity is good, and the maneuverability and damping capacity of the tire can be further optimized by actively controlling the rigidity change.
Owner:NANJING UNIV OF AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS
Self-adaptive adjustment intelligent wheel system and control method thereof
The invention relates to a self-adaptive adjustment intelligent wheel system and a control method thereof, and relates to the technical field of wheels. The magneto-rheological shock absorbers are arranged in the wheels and used for adjusting the overall rigidity damping of the wheels; the signal acquisition assembly comprises acceleration sensors, and each wheel is provided with one acceleration sensor; and the controller is in signal connection with the signal acquisition assembly and the magneto-rheological damper, and changes the magnetic field in the magneto-rheological damper in real time based on signals acquired by the signal acquisition assembly. The influence of the vehicle damping structure on the road surface information acquisition precision is reduced, and the comfort of people in the vehicle in the vehicle driving process can be effectively improved. The acceleration sensors are in one-to-one correspondence with the wheels so that the rigidity damping of the wheels can be adjusted in a targeted mode according to the road condition of each wheel.
Owner:QINGDAO XINGHUA INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
Wheel assembly including gas springs with associated integral hydraulic dampers and related methods
A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim surrounding the hub. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs with associated integral hydraulic dampers coupled between the inner and outer rims to provide a suspension for relative movement between the inner and outer rims. Each gas spring and associated integral hydraulic damper may include a first cylinder body and a second cylinder body slidable therein, and a first seal defining first and second gas chambers within the first cylinder body. Each gas spring and associated integral hydraulic damper may also include a shaft extending within the first cylinder body and into the second cylinder body defining a hydraulic fluid chamber, and an enlarged orifice body coupled to the shaft defining a hydraulic damper with the second cylinder body.
Owner:GACW INC
Mecanum wheel with damping function
ActiveCN119116588Aeliminate vibrationSolve Vibration ProblemsHigh resiliency wheelsDamping functionClassical mechanics
The Mecanum wheel with the damping function comprises a rim used for installing a double-layer roller set, the rim is installed on a hub, and the rim comprises an inner-layer roller installation frame, a middle-layer roller installation frame and an outer-layer roller installation frame which are arranged in parallel; a plurality of rollers are uniformly distributed and mounted between the inner-layer roller mounting frame and the middle-layer roller mounting frame in the circumferential direction to form an inner-layer roller group, a plurality of rollers are uniformly distributed and mounted between the middle-layer roller mounting frame and the outer-layer roller mounting frame in the circumferential direction to form an outer-layer roller group, and an elastic body layer is arranged on the periphery of each roller. According to the Mecanum wheel, vibration caused by the structure problem of the Mecanum wheel can be eliminated.
Owner:LONGHE INTELLIGENT EQUIP MFG CO LTD
Non-pneumatic tire
ActiveCN114312151BNon-inflatable tyresHigh resiliency wheelsStructural engineeringMechanical engineering
The present invention discloses a non-inflatable tire, which comprises a tread, an inner ring and multiple groups of bumps. The multiple groups of bumps are radially distributed between the tread and the inner ring, and each group of bumps is hollow inside. Adjacent groups of bumps are integrally connected to form an annular cavity; a concave portion is formed at the connection position between adjacent groups of bumps, and the concave portion forms a tightened inner eaves corresponding to the inner wall of the annular cavity. The top contour of the inner wall of each group of bumps correspondingly forms an extended outer eaves of the annular cavity, and the bump wall of each group of bumps forms an arc-shaped extension surface integrally connected between the tightened inner eaves and the extended outer eaves; a tire wall connected between the tread and the inner ring is formed between the tightened inner eaves of the annular cavity and the top of the outer wall of the bump. Therefore, by arranging multiple groups of bumps between the tread and the inner ring, the width of the tire wall is increased, and multiple elastic load-bearing units that are closely connected to each other and support each other strongly are formed, thereby improving the overall load-bearing capacity, impact resistance and driving comfort of the tire.
Owner:SHENZHEN DAORUI TIRE CO LTD
Damping wheel special for overhead working truck
The invention relates to the technical field of overhead working trucks, and particularly discloses a special damping wheel for an overhead working truck, which comprises a rim, the front side of the rim is fixedly connected with a joint, the inner side of the joint is fixedly connected with a shaft washer, and the rear side of the rim is fixedly connected with a reinforcing ring. A connecting shaft is movably inserted in the position, close to the center, of the inner side of the shaft ring, six sets of bolts are movably arranged on the inner side of the shaft ring, adjusting mechanisms are arranged on the inner side and the outer side of the rim, an auxiliary mechanism is arranged on the front side of the connecting position, and each adjusting mechanism comprises a power source fixedly installed on the inner side of the rim. According to the special damping wheel for the overhead working truck, through mutual cooperation of the adjusting mechanism and the auxiliary mechanism, the contact area between the wheel and the road surface can be increased when the overhead working truck is on a rugged road section, and the contact area between the wheel and the road surface can be automatically reduced when the overhead working truck is on a flat road section; and sideslip between the wheels and ground sludge is avoided through the insertion rods.
Owner:JIANGSU SIMEITE MASCH CO LTD
Non-pneumatic tire having support structure with stress-concentration reduction features
ActiveUS12466216B2Non-inflatable tyresHigh resiliency wheelsStructural engineeringMechanical engineering
A non-pneumatic and method of making a non-pneumatic tire. The non-pneumatic tire includes a lower ring having a first diameter and an upper ring having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The upper ring is substantially coaxial with the lower ring. A support structure extends between the lower ring and the upper ring. The support structure includes a first face and a second face opposite the first face, a first axial edge and a second axial edge. The first and second axial edges space the first face from the second face. At least one of the first edge and the second edge may have a geometry that provides the support structure with a nonrectangular cross section. At least one of the first face and the second face may have a surface roughness of less than 25 microns. The support structure may be free from orthogonal axial edges.
Owner:BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS LLC
Bump stop for non-pneumatic tire
A non-pneumatic tire includes an annular inner ring, an annular outer ring, and a support structure extending from the annular inner ring to the annular outer ring. The support structure includes a plurality of spokes, webbing, cells, or other open-sided support structure. The tire includes a bump stop. The bump stop includes an inner member radially extending from a radially outer surface of the annular inner ring. The inner member has a radially outer surface facing a radially inner surface of the annular outer ring. The bump stop includes an outer member radially extending from a radially inner surface of the annular outer ring. The outer member has a radially inner surface facing a radially outer surface of the annular inner ring.
Owner:BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS LLC
Deformable wheel with non-pneumatic load bearing for lunar and martian conditions
A deformable wheel with non-pneumatic load bearing intended to equip a vehicle for rolling under extreme conditions such as those encountered on the moon and on Mars, includes a hub, a laminated annular strip including a plurality of concentric ferrules which are assembled with the interposition of interposing layers each composed of a material whose Young's modulus is 600,000 to 1,000 times lower than that of the ferrules, and a plurality of metal cables. Each cable connects the hub to the laminated strip while being fixed, on the one hand by an external end to the laminated strip, and on the other hand by an internal end to the hub by means of an elastic member making it possible to modulate the radial stiffness of the cables. Each elastic member is associated with an abutment able to limit its deformation.
Owner:VENTURI LAB SA
Deformable wheel with non-pneumatic load support and tread heating for lunar and martian conditions
The invention relates to a deformable, non-pneumatic load-bearing wheel (2) intended for use on a vehicle for driving in extreme conditions such as those encountered on the Moon and Mars, comprising a hub (4), a laminated strip (6) comprising a plurality of ferrules assembled with interposed layers, and a plurality of metallic cables (8) connecting the hub to the laminated strip, the laminated strip being covered with at least one thermal insulation coating (20) made of at least one material having a thermal conductivity of less than 0.2 Wm-1K-1, and the wheel further comprising means (22, 24, 26) for heating the interposed layers of the laminated strip.
Owner:VENTURI LAB SA
Elastic damping wheel set and carrier
PendingCN119428008AReduce rolling resistancereduce harmCastorsHigh resiliency wheelsRolling resistanceClassical mechanics
The invention provides an elastic damping wheel set and a carrier. The elastic damping wheel set comprises an elastic seat, the elastic seat comprises an outer pipe and an inner pipe, the outer pipe and the inner pipe are integrally connected through a plurality of spokes, and a hollow hole is formed between every two adjacent spokes; the wheel body is coaxially provided with a shaft assembly, the shaft assembly penetrates through the inner pipe and is assembled with the inner wall of the inner pipe, and the wheel body has the rotational degree of freedom relative to the elastic seat; and the supporting arm is connected with the outer wall of the outer pipe, and the supporting arm can be assembled to a carrier. The elastic seat does not rotate, the wheel body rotates, the elastic seat participates in elastic buffering, and the wheel body participates in rolling. Therefore, the wheel has the advantages of elastic buffering and low rolling resistance at the same time, and the elastic buffering can cope with vibration of the wheel body in all directions.
Owner:王伯睿
Spoke for non-pneumatic tire with adhesion deflector and reinforcement layer
A spoke (12) for a non-pneumatic tire (10) is provided that has a nose (28) that engages a first panel (16) and a second panel (18). A first foot (20) is carried by the first panel and has a first foot first concave surface (46) and an adhesion deflector (48). A second foot (22) is present and is carried by the second panel. A reinforcement layer (24) engages the first foot first concave surface and the adhesion deflector.
Owner:MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
Non-pneumatic tire
The invention relates to the technical field of tires, in particular to a non-pneumatic tire which comprises a rim, a spoke and a tread, the rim, the spoke and the tread are coaxially arranged, the spoke is arranged between the rim and the tread and comprises an outer buffer layer, an inner buffer layer and an asymmetric spoke assembly, the inner surface of the inner buffer layer is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the rim, and the inner surface of the inner buffer layer is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the rim. The outer surface of the outer buffer layer is fixedly connected with the inner surface of the tread, the asymmetric spoke assembly is arranged between the outer buffer layer and the inner buffer layer, a plurality of first clamping blocks are arranged on the outer surface of the rim, a plurality of first clamping grooves are formed in the inner buffer layer, the first clamping grooves are connected with the first clamping blocks in a clamping mode, and the first clamping blocks extend into the asymmetric spoke assembly. Through the design of the asymmetric spokes, the first clamping blocks are effectively avoided, meanwhile, the stress distribution of the tire is optimized, the performance of the tire is remarkably improved, the tire can be moderately deformed when being impacted, and the impact resistance of the tire is enhanced.
Owner:JIHUA HEYUE TECHNOLOGY (FOSHAN) CO LTD
Anti-deformation aluminum wheel
ActiveCN222451833UImprove structural strengthavoid deformationRimsRolling resistance optimizationImpactSpoke
The utility model discloses an anti-deformation aluminum wheel, which comprises an aluminum wheel main body and a rim, the aluminum wheel main body comprises an outer rim and an inner rim, the rim is connected with the outer rim of the aluminum wheel main body through a plurality of groups of damping spokes, the damping spokes comprise connecting spokes and damping strips, a groove is arranged in the rim, and the damping strips are arranged in the groove. Rubber damping blocks are arranged in the grooves, one ends of the damping strips are fixedly connected with the rubber damping blocks, and the other ends of the damping strips are fixedly connected with the connecting spokes. The tail ends of the spokes are directly fixed on the outer rim, so that the structural strength of the outer rim is enhanced, and when external impact force acts on the outer rim, the outer rim is provided with a plurality of groups of spokes for supporting an impact part, so that the outer rim of the aluminum wheel is not easy to deform; the damping spokes have certain damping capacity, and damping and force relief can be conducted through the rubber damping blocks; the outer rim and the inner rim are both of thickened structures; a detachable structure is arranged between the damping spokes and the outer rim.
Owner:重庆江达铝合金轮圈有限公司
Damping wheel for golf trolley
The utility model discloses a damping wheel for a golf trolley, which comprises a hub and a tire, a bearing seat is arranged on the inner side of the hub, a cavity is formed between the hub and the bearing seat, n connecting pieces and n springs are arranged in the cavity, and when the golf trolley runs, if vibration is generated, impact force generated by the vibration is transmitted to the n connecting pieces, and the n springs are connected with the hub. Under the action of impact force, some of the n connecting pieces can compress the springs connected with the n connecting pieces, some of the n connecting pieces can stretch the springs connected with the n connecting pieces, the n springs buffer the impact force, therefore, the impact force transmitted to a frame is effectively reduced, damping is achieved, the bearing seat, the n connecting pieces and the n springs are all installed in the inner side area of an outer tire, and the size of the wheel cannot be additionally increased; the golf trolley has the advantages that vibration of the golf trolley in the running process is reduced, meanwhile, the size of the golf trolley cannot be increased, and the golf trolley is convenient to store.
Owner:NINGBO WENTAI SPORT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Device for assembling the spokes of a tire for a wheel by means of pushers that are actuated and elastically suspended by levers
A device for assembling an airless tire (2) comprising a hub (3) of central axis (Z3), a peripheral annular band (4) and a plurality of spokes (5) that connect the hub (3) to the peripheral annular band (4) comprises a plurality of pressing sub-assemblies (10) each comprising pushers (11, 12) for pressing the feet (6, 7) of the spokes (5) against the hub (3) and the peripheral annular band (4) respectively, as (20) and each hold a lever (15, 16) that makes it possible to transmit a clamping force (F15, F16) to the pusher (11, 12) while ensuring elastic radial suspension of the pusher (11, 12) vis-à-vis the traveller (13, 14) and therefore against the foot (6, 7) of the spoke and the hub (3) or the peripheral annular ring (4) well as travellers (13, 14) that are mounted radially movably under the control of a drive system respectively.
Owner:MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
Device for assembling the spokes of a tire for a wheel by means of thrust members actuated by ramped punches
An assembly device for assembling an airless tire (2) that comprises a hub (3) having a central axis (Z3), a peripheral annular band (4) and a plurality of spokes (5) that connect the hub (3) to the peripheral annular band (4), comprises a plurality of pressing sub-assemblies (10) each comprising pushers (11, 12) to press the ends (6, 7) of the spokes (5) against the hub (3) and against the peripheral annular band (4), respectively, as well as a punch (13) that is mounted movably in axial translation parallel to the central axis (Z3), and provided with ramps (15, 16) arranged so that the axial movement of the punch causes the pushers (11, 12) to move radially.
Owner:MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
Airless tire simulation method
To provide a simulation method enabling performance of an airless tire to be evaluated.SOLUTION: Provided is a simulation method for an airless tire having a tread ring, a hub, and a plurality of spokes. The simulation method includes: a model input step S1 of inputting to a computer an airless tire model including a tread ring model obtained by discretizing each of the tread ring, the hub, and the plurality of spokes with a finite number of elements, a hub model, and a plurality of spoke models; and a simulation step S2 in which the computer provides an external force to the airless tire model, and calculates a physical quantity acting on the airless tire model. The simulation step S2 includes a step of, for each of the plurality of spoke models, calculating a force acting on such a predetermined reference plane that cuts a length of the spoke model in a tire radial direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Owner:SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES LTD
Wheel assemblies including articulated outer rim segments and related methods
A wheel assembly includes an inner rim and an outer rim surrounding the inner rim. The outer rim may include outer rim segments, each of which is hingedly coupled to an adjacent outer rim segment in an end-to-end relationship to define an outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include a gas spring operably coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim, and tread members each carried by a respective one of the outer rim segments.
Owner:GACW INC
Corrugated pipe type non-inflatable wheel
The invention provides a corrugated pipe type non-inflatable wheel which is characterized in that the corrugated pipe type non-inflatable wheel comprises a supporting outer ring (3), a supporting inner ring (5), a corrugated pipe (4), a hub (6), a corrugated anti-skid sheet (1) and a reinforcing ring (2), the hub (6) is located in the center of the wheel, the supporting inner ring (5) is arranged on the outer side of the hub (6) in a sleeving mode, the corrugated pipe (4) is installed between the supporting outer ring (3) and the supporting inner ring (5) in the radial direction of the wheel, and the corrugated anti-skid sheet (1) is arranged on the corrugated pipe (4). The outer supporting ring (3) is arranged on the outer side of the hub (6) and the outer side of the inner supporting ring (5) in a sleeving mode, the hub (6), the inner supporting ring (5), the corrugated pipe (4) and the outer supporting ring (3) jointly form a wheel body, and the corrugated anti-skid piece (1) and the reinforcing ring (2) are arranged on the outer supporting ring (3). The non-inflatable wheel is higher in radial bearing capacity, higher in vibration reduction and unit volume material utilization rate and easier to maintain.
Owner:SHANGHAI AEROSPACE SYST ENG INST
Method for mounting an uncured spoke of an airless tire
Owner:MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
A composite power-assisted vehicle explosion-proof wheel
PendingCN122078095AImprove support stiffnessGuaranteed smoothnessHigh resiliency wheelsStructural engineeringControl theory
Owner:ANYANG ANQIANG STEEL WHEEL CO LTD
Wheel
The invention relates to a wheel comprising: an axis of rotation; a hub; a rim; a first spoke; a second spoke, the second spoke comprising: an inner section; an outer section; and an intermediate section; a third spoke, the third spoke comprising: an inner section; an outer section; and an intermediate section wherein the intermediate section of the third spoke and the intermediate section of the second spoke are concave relative to each other when the wheel is not deformed; a first distance defined between a first portion of the inner section of the second spoke and a second portion of the inner section of the third spoke; and a second distance extending between a third portion of the outer section of the second spoke and a fourth portion of the outer section of the third spoke; wherein the first distance is smaller than the second distance; and wherein during a load of the wheel is sufficient to cause deformation of the wheel, when the wheel is deformed by a first amount, the first spoke engages the second spoke such that the engagement resists further deformation of the wheel.
Owner:MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
Wheel assembly including ballistic armor cover plate and related making method
PCT designated stage expiredWO2025122198A3Heavy duty tyresNon-inflatable tyresClassical mechanicsGas spring
A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes an inner rim (1031) to be coupled to the vehicle, and an outer rim (1033) surrounding the inner rim. The wheel assembly further includes gas springs (1050) operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim to provide relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. A ballistic armor cover plate (1080) extends between the outer and inner rim on an outboard side of the wheel assembly to protectively cover the gas springs.
Owner:GACW INC
Lightweight wheel and non-inflatable wheel assembly
The invention discloses a light-weight wheel and a non-inflatable wheel assembly, and belongs to the technical field of tires, and the light-weight wheel comprises a connecting disc and a plurality of spoke pieces. The spoke pieces with the spoke parts and the supporting parts are evenly distributed on the inner side of the connecting disc in the circumferential direction with the center of the connecting disc as the circle center, the supporting parts are distributed in the circumferential direction to form the rim, the spoke parts are fixed to the connecting disc in the radial direction of the rim in the fan shape, and the supporting strength of the wheel is guaranteed. The first lightening holes are formed in the spoke part, so that the weight of the wheel is reduced, materials are reduced, the spoke piece has the spoke function and can form a rim, and therefore the types of accessories can be reduced, the machining difficulty of the wheel is lowered, and the machining efficiency is improved; therefore, the small-batch development and processing mode of the wheels can be simplified, the research and development cost is reduced, and expensive large-size molds are not needed for large-batch production of the wheels, so that the mold development difficulty, the manufacturing cost and the manufacturing period during large-batch production can be simplified.
Owner:JIHUA LAB