Spokes buckle under compression while the shear band carries tension, eliminating air inflation maintenance.
Interconnected annular bands in a resilient bicycle tyre absorb impact energy, eliminating puncture risks while maintaining ride comfort.
A skew-symmetric non-pneumatic tire sidewall uses a nautilus-like web structure to store elastic energy and carry loads.
Curable adhesive bonds spoke disks to shear bands, eliminating air inflation needs while maintaining load carrying efficiency.
Embedded curved springs with belt inserts distribute load uniformly, preventing stress peaks that cause spring fatigue.
Embedding metal reinforcing members within synthetic resin coupling members resolves durability and ease-of-manufacture contradictions in non-pneumatic tires.
Segmented braided tube plies reduce rolling resistance while maintaining structural integrity.
Angled projections engage wheel surfaces to apply tensile or compressive forces, preventing spoke buckling and improving load distribution.
Homogenous polymer spokes with embedded reinforcing layers increase load carrying capacity and durability in non-pneumatic tires.
Acoustic foam filling the tire cavity absorbs sound frequencies while providing structural support for run-flat operation without pressurized gas.
Radially stretching the outer ring pre-tensions connecting elements, reducing compression strain without increasing tire weight or material stiffness.
Self-pumping vent holes in solid rubber tire sidewalls reduce excessive heat buildup and prevent premature wear by pumping air into and out of the structure.
Layered composite strips with orthogonal fibre angles enhance durability and simplify manufacturing while reducing rolling resistance.
Curved metal spring members transfer motor rotation to a tire annular structure, suppressing viscoelastic energy loss and maintaining riding comfort.
Angled fiber arrays in the outer ring laminate reinforce spokes to suppress tread buckling and improve handling stability.
Chemical bonding between distinct polyurethane layers resolves separation issues under high loads.
Reduced cross-section and angled mold shut-off surfaces minimize stress concentrations and flash, preventing fatigue failure at the spoke extremity.
Recurved spoke profile with three primary curvatures controls vertical stiffness in non-pneumatic deformable structures.
Helical spoke structures in non-pneumatic tires manage load carrying capacity by allowing flexible ring deflection, reducing noise while maintaining durability.
Asymmetric spoke rigidity disperses distortion in airless tires, preventing early damage from concentrated deformation forces.
Segmented sidewall members prevent foreign object entry and reduce air resistance while maintaining structural stability.
A non-pneumatic tire tread ring features intersecting grooves with widened portions and penetration holes to channel water away from the contact patch.
Solid rubber non-pneumatic tires eliminate blowout risks by using tread patterns and cooling cavities for better traction and heat dissipation.
Connecting portions with controlled inclination angles reduce ground contact pressure dispersion to improve durability and riding comfort.
A segmented spoke manufacturing method uses pick and place devices to assemble components on forms before curing in a mold.
Interlocking tire modules prevent misalignment and enable quick module replacement.