Axial locking belts secure nipples in rim seats, enabling rotary adjustment while maintaining tubeless tire seal integrity.
A passively transformable wheel maintains a round profile on flat surfaces and shifts to a legged configuration upon frictional contact with terrain obstacles.
A cycle wheel rim incorporates a peripheral vent gallery to channel pressurized gas from the interior space to the exterior environment.
A bicycle rim integrates a fleece layer within a braided sleeve to boost impact resistance, resolving weight-strength trade-offs in composite manufacturing.
Angular flanges and elongate friction members distribute stress across polymeric spokes, resolving durability limits in top loader tires.
Level-end butt welding aligns the strip for uniform quality, while radial expansion reduces stress during press-moulding.
Segmented fluid cavities linked by a movable valve enable rapid pressure shifts, eliminating bulky external compressors.
A vehicle wheel disk flange features a non-contact portion that minimizes rim interaction to improve structural rigidity.
A securing cover with a cylindrical flange and external thread interacts with the wheel hub internal thread to fasten the assembly.
Frustoconical lock ring geometry concentrates contact lines to prevent wheel-skid and ensure reliable torque transfer under high loads.
Ducts under aircraft wheel seals establish leakage paths that release gas when bolts are loose, revealing tightness issues without compromising containment.
A nylon protective disk features a continuous reinforcement spine that strengthens mounting apertures for secure wheel attachment.
Segmented wheel bodies with alternating profiles provide broad effective width on hard surfaces while increasing traction on soft terrain.
Layered fiber composites in a bicycle rim resolve the trade-off between weight reduction and mechanical robustness.
Continuous curvature changes on a bicycle rim maintain structural integrity while reducing aerodynamic drag.
A lock ring spreader uses a crank and link arm mechanism to pivot radially inward, expanding the distance between mounts on the restraint.
Slotted spoke holders receive straight spokes with thickened ends, reducing torsion during tightening and improving rigidity.
A wheel rim mark embeds flush within the outer surface using a mold and binding material.
Segmented hoop and ply structures support vehicle loads after complete inflation loss, eliminating sidewall reinforcement weight.
A rigid wheel with a polygonal rim supports a flexible airless tire that flexes inwardly under ground pressure.
Composite spokes resolve the weight-strength tradeoff in bicycle wheels by providing flexibility and reducing aerodynamic drag.
Rotating wheel sections reduce volume while maintaining stability for compact storage.
A pre-stressed toroidal element with an elastic central region prevents buckling and uneven contact pressure in unpressurized run-flat tires.
Segmented plastic joining elements with elastic transverse connectors adapt to rim dimensions, reducing weight and spoke hole interference.
Bridge sections with varied opening dimensions suppress surface deformation from internal pressure variations, improving road noise reduction.
Asymmetric placement of two Helmholtz resonators eliminates silencing irregularities caused by air column resonance while reducing wheel weight.
Removable patterns guide fiber layers to form composite bicycle rims, resolving inter-laminar shear strength deficits and reducing manufacturing time.
Concentric wheel sections rotate to expand ground contact points, reducing storage volume while maintaining stability.
Segmented composite wheel bars balance weight and strength, reducing inertia while maintaining structural rigidity.
Triangular weight reduction sockets and M-shaped reinforcing ribs reduce rim mass by 2.7% to 3.8% without compromising impact strength or fatigue resistance.
Concentric wheel sections rotate to reduce volume while maintaining ground contact stability.
An arcuate resonant plate wound around the rim eliminates separate mounting structures, reducing weight and balancing issues.
A wheel straightening apparatus uses dynamically controlled actuators to exert precise pressure on the rim for dent correction.
A non-pneumatic tire assembly uses partitioned circumferential rings to distribute weight and maintain structural integrity without air pressure.
A threaded side rim moves axially to compress the tire bead against the wheel base, creating a secure mechanical coupling interface.
Safety elements engage spoke seats to lock enlarged heads, preventing unscrewing and fragment projection under high pretension.
A method injects fluid resin into blind holes of a metal nipple to form cylindrical inserts for secure spoke coupling.
Elastomeric spoke loops carry tension while the shear band handles shear loads, eliminating pneumatic pressure maintenance requirements.
An integrated air chamber member eliminates complex welding and assembly steps, lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining airtightness.
Side plates extend outwardly from the bottom plate to increase sub air chamber volume without increasing pressing distance, resolving attachment complexity.
Integrating perforation into the moulding step displaces fibres rather than cutting them, eliminating burrs and preserving rim strength.
Offset communication hole prevents water entry into the additional air chamber while maintaining static balance and reducing air column resonance noise.
Resin injection into braided sleeves forms composite rims, reducing manufacturing complexity and weight.
Segmented inner walls create a hollow chamber that isolates spoke nipples, reducing weight while maintaining stability for tubeless tires.
Varying rim thicknesses reduce vibration and noise transmission while maintaining structural integrity without hollow chambers.
Radially elongated openings in a fiber reinforced polymer wheel rim allow connecting elements to move.
Centrifugal weights on the rim axis apply lateral forces to reduce stress, resolving the trade-off between rotational inertia and bicycle weight.
Non-contact UV curing inkjet printing applies graphics to bicycle rims while preserving aerodynamic dimples and eliminating heavy adhesive substrates.