Abstract

A wheel assembly for a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to 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 relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. Each of the gas springs may include a gas cylinder body, and a gas piston including a hollow piston shaft and an enlarged piston head coupled thereto. The enlarged piston head may be slideably moveable within the gas cylinder body and define first and second gas cylinder chambers on opposing first and second sides of the enlarged piston head. The enlarged piston head may have an orifice therethrough permitting gas flow between the first gas cylinder chamber and the hollow piston shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders

Abstract

A wheel assembly for a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to 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 relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. Each of the gas springs may include a gas cylinder body, and a gas piston including a hollow piston shaft and an enlarged piston head coupled thereto. The enlarged piston head may be slideably moveable within the gas cylinder body and define first and second gas cylinder chambers on opposing first and second sides of the enlarged piston head. The enlarged piston head may have an orifice therethrough permitting gas flow between the first gas cylinder chamber and the hollow piston shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs

Abstract

A wheel assembly for a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to 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 relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. Attachment assemblies may each include an attachment bracket coupled to a corresponding one of the inner and outer rims and defining spaced apart first and second fastener-receiving tapered wedge passageways, and a fastener extending through the spaced apart first and second fastener-receiving tapered wedge passageways and coupling a corresponding gas spring to the attachment bracket. Each attachment assembly may also include first and second tapered wedges carried by the fastener and engaging the respective first and second fastener-receiving tapered wedge passageways upon securing of the fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 1/14 - Attaching spokes to rim or hub
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60B 23/10 - Attaching rim to wheel body by screws, bolts, pins, or clips arranged axially

Abstract

A wheel assembly may include an inner rim, and an outer rim surrounding the inner rim. The outer rim may include outer rim segments each hingeably coupled in end-to-end relation to an adjacent outer rim segment to define the outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs operatively coupled between the inner and outer rims, and tread members each carried by a respective one of outer rim segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 25/02 - Segmented rims, e.g. with segments arranged in sectionsConnecting equipment, e.g. hingesInsertable flange rings therefor
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 25/22 - Other accessories, e.g. for sealing the component parts enabling the use of tubeless tyres
• B60C 7/10 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency

Abstract

A wheel assembly for coupling to an axle may include an outer rim, distal inboard attachment points coupled to the outer rim, and distal outboard attachment points coupled to the outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include an axle attachment assembly that includes a medial portion to be coupled to the axle, rotationally spaced inboard arcuate arms extending outwardly from the medial portion and defining proximal inboard attachment points, and rotationally spaced outboard arcuate arms extending outwardly from the medial portion and defining proximal outboard attachment points. The wheel assembly may also include inboard gas springs, each coupled between respective ones of the distal inboard attachment points and the proximal inboard attachment points, and outboard gas springs, each coupled between respective ones of the distal outboard attachment points and the proximal outboard attachment points.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders

Abstract

A wheel assembly for coupling to an axle may include an outer rim, distal inboard attachment points coupled to the outer rim, and distal outboard attachment points coupled to the outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include an axle attachment assembly that includes a medial portion to be coupled to the axle, rotationally spaced inboard arcuate arms extending outwardly from the medial portion and defining proximal inboard attachment points, and rotationally spaced outboard arcuate arms extending outwardly from the medial portion and defining proximal outboard attachment points. The wheel assembly may also include inboard gas springs, each coupled between respective ones of the distal inboard attachment points and the proximal inboard attachment points, and outboard gas springs, each coupled between respective ones of the distal outboard attachment points and the proximal outboard attachment points.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action

Abstract

A wheel assembly may include an inner rim, and an outer rim surrounding the inner rim. The outer rim may include outer rim segments each hingeably coupled in end-to-end relation to an adjacent outer rim segment to define the outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs operatively coupled between the inner and outer rims, and tread members each carried by a respective one of outer rim segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action

Abstract

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 permitting relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. An inboard flange may extend radially outward from an inboard side of the inner rim to define an inboard mechanical stop with the outer rim. An outboard flange may be spaced from the inboard flange and extend radially outward from an outboard side of the inner rim to define an outboard mechanical stop with the outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action

Abstract

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle includes 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 rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. Each of the gas springs includes a gas cylinder having an inner surface, and a piston movable within the gas cylinder. The piston includes a shaft, a piston head coupled to the shaft and having at least one recess therein, and at least one biasing member within the at least one recess. Each gas spring also includes at least one damping member adjacent the at least one biasing member and within the at least one recess to frictionally engage the inner surface of the gas cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
• F16F 9/04 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only in a chamber with a flexible wall

Abstract

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 permitting relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. An inboard flange may extend radially outward from an inboard side of the inner rim to define an inboard mechanical stop with the outer rim. An outboard flange may be spaced from the inboard flange and extend radially outward from an outboard side of the inner rim to define an outboard mechanical stop with the outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs

Abstract

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 rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. Each of the gas springs may include a gas cylinder having an inner surface, and a piston movable within the gas cylinder. The piston may include a shaft, a piston head coupled to the shaft and having at least one recess therein, and at least one biasing member within the at least one recess. Each gas spring may also include at least one damping member adjacent the at least one biasing member and within the at least one recess to frictionally engage the inner surface of the gas cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 25/00 - Rims built-up of several main parts
• B60B 15/24 - Tread bands or rings for fairing lugs when travelling on the road

Abstract

A wheel assembly for coupling to an axle may include an outer rim, and distal inboard and outboard attachment points coupled to the outer rim. An inboard axle attachment assembly may include an inboard medial portion to be coupled to the axle and angularly spaced inboard arms extending outwardly from the inboard medial portion and defining proximal inboard attachment points. An outboard axle attachment assembly may be rotationally offset from the inboard axle attachment assembly and include an outboard medial portion to be coupled to the axle and angularly spaced outboard arms extending outwardly from the outboard medial portion and defining proximal outboard attachment points. Inboard gas springs may each be coupled between respective ones of the distal inboard attachment points and the proximal inboard attachment points, and outboard gas springs may each be coupled between respective ones of the distal outboard attachment points and the proximal outboard attachment points.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 1/14 - Attaching spokes to rim or hub
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60B 23/10 - Attaching rim to wheel body by screws, bolts, pins, or clips arranged axially

Abstract

A wheel assembly for coupling to an axle may include an outer rim, and distal inboard and outboard attachment points coupled to the outer rim. An inboard axle attachment assembly may include an inboard medial portion to be coupled to the axle and angularly spaced inboard arms extending outwardly from the inboard medial portion and defining proximal inboard attachment points. An outboard axle attachment assembly may be rotationally offset from the inboard axle attachment assembly and include an outboard medial portion to be coupled to the axle and angularly spaced outboard arms extending outwardly from the outboard medial portion and defining proximal outboard attachment points. Inboard gas springs may each be coupled between respective ones of the distal inboard attachment points and the proximal inboard attachment points, and outboard gas springs may each be coupled between respective ones of the distal outboard attachment points and the proximal outboard attachment points.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 27/06 - Hubs adapted to be fixed on axle
• B60B 21/00 - Rims
• B60C 7/10 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/18 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid
• B60B 9/20 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid in rings concentric with wheel axis
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs

Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/18 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid
• B60B 9/20 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid in rings concentric with wheel axis
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders

Abstract

A mine material processing apparatus may include a rotatable drum to process mine material, and wheel assemblies configured for rotation of the rotatable drum. Each wheel assembly may include an inner rim, an outer rim surrounding the inner rim, and gas springs operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• E21C 29/22 - Propulsion of machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam by wheels, endless tracks, or the like

Abstract

A mine material processing apparatus (510) comprises a rotatable drum (511) to process mine material, and wheel assemblies (530a-530f) configured for rotation of the rotatable drum (511). Each wheel assembly may include an inner rim, an outer rim surrounding the inner rim, and gas springs operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07B 1/22 - Revolving drums
• B03B 5/56 - Drum classifiers
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action

Abstract

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 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. An outer ring may be adjacent an inboard side of the outer rim and defining a closeable gap with adjacent interior portions of an inboard side of the inner rim to define a mechanical stop to limit relative movement between the inner rim and outer rim. The gas springs may be arranged on an outboard side of the outer ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/20 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid in rings concentric with wheel axis

Abstract

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 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. An outer ring may be adjacent an inboard side of the outer rim and defining a closeable gap with adjacent interior portions of an inboard side of the inner rim to define a mechanical stop to limit relative movement between the inner rim and outer rim. The gas springs may be arranged on an outboard side of the outer ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs

Abstract

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 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. An outer ring may be adjacent an inboard side of the outer rim and defining a closeable gap with adjacent interior portions of an inboard side of the inner rim to define a mechanical stop to limit relative movement between the inner rim and outer rim. The gas springs may be arranged on an outboard side of the outer ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/20 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid in rings concentric with wheel axis

Abstract

A mine material processing apparatus (510) comprises a rotatable drum (511) to process mine material, and wheel assemblies (530a-530f) configured for rotation of the rotatable drum (511). Each wheel assembly may include an inner rim, an outer rim surrounding the inner rim, and gas springs operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07B 1/22 - Revolving drums
• B07B 1/42 - Drive mechanisms, regulating or controlling devices, or balancing devices, specially adapted for screens
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B07B 1/00 - Sieving, screening, sifting, or sorting solid materials using networks, gratings, grids, or the like
• B03B 5/56 - Drum classifiers

Abstract

A wheel assembly (730) to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle, may include an inner rim (731) to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle, an outer rim (733) surrounding the inner rim (731), and gas springs (750) operatively coupled between the inner rim (731) and the outer rim (733) to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim (731) and the outer rim (733). The wheel assembly (730) includes a sidewall cover assembly (701a, 701b) that includes an inner sidewall cover (793) coupled to the inner rim (731) and extending radially outward toward the outer rim (733). The sidewall cover assembly also includes an outer sidewall cover (794) coupled to the outer rim (733) and extending radially inward toward the inner rim (731) and in sliding overlapping relation with the inner sidewall cover (793) permitting relative movement between the inner sidewall cover (793) and the outer sidewall cover (794).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60B 25/02 - Segmented rims, e.g. with segments arranged in sectionsConnecting equipment, e.g. hingesInsertable flange rings therefor
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs

Abstract

A wheel assembly (730) to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle, may include an inner rim (731) to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle, an outer rim (733) surrounding the inner rim (731), and gas springs (750) operatively coupled between the inner rim (731) and the outer rim (733) to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim (731) and the outer rim (733). The wheel assembly (730) includes a sidewall cover assembly (701a, 701b) that includes an inner sidewall cover (793) coupled to the inner rim (731) and extending radially outward toward the outer rim (733). The sidewall cover assembly also includes an outer sidewall cover (794) coupled to the outer rim (733) and extending radially inward toward the inner rim (731) and in sliding overlapping relation with the inner sidewall cover (793) permitting relative movement between the inner sidewall cover (793) and the outer sidewall cover (794).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs
• B60B 25/02 - Segmented rims, e.g. with segments arranged in sectionsConnecting equipment, e.g. hingesInsertable flange rings therefor
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs

Abstract

An off-highway vehicle (820) includes an off-highway vehicle frame (811) and a motor (814) carried by the off-highway vehicle frame (811). The off-highway vehicle (820) includes wheel assemblies rotatably coupled to the off-highway vehicle frame (811) without an intervening vehicle suspension and at least some of the wheel assemblies being driven by the motor (814). Each of the wheel assemblies may include an inner rim (831) coupled to a hub (821), an outer rim (833) surrounding the inner rim (831), and gas springs coupled between the inner rim (831) and the outer rim (833) to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between the inner and outer rims.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60P 1/28 - Tipping-body constructions

Abstract

A wheel assembly (1030) includes an inner rim (1031) to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle, and an outer rim (1033) surrounding the inner rim (1031). The wheel assembly (1030) also includes gas springs (1050) operatively coupled between the inner rim (1031) and the outer rim (1033) to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim (1031) and the outer rim (1033). The wheel assembly (1030) also includes tread assemblies (1070) carried by the outer rim (1033). Each tread assembly (1070) includes a tread member support (1071) coupled to the outer rim (1033), and spaced-apart tread members (1072) carried by the tread member support (1071) and defining a tread pattern therebetween. Each tread member (1072) includes at least one rubber layer (1085), and at least one reinforcing layer (1086) in stacked relation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/08 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres built-up from a plurality of arcuate parts
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/26 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body using bolts

Abstract

A wheel assembly 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 operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include tread assemblies carried by the outer rim. Each tread assembly may include a tread member support coupled to the outer rim, and spaced-apart tread members carried by the tread member support and defining a tread pattern therebetween. Each tread member may include at least one rubber layer, and at least one reinforcing layer in stacked relation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 11/00 - Tyre tread bandsTread patternsAnti-skid inserts
• B60C 7/24 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body
• B60C 11/13 - Tread patterns characterised by the groove cross-section, e.g. for buttressing or preventing stone-trapping
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/20 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid in rings concentric with wheel axis
• B60B 15/00 - Wheels or wheel attachments designed for increasing traction
• B60C 9/00 - Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres
• B60C 7/10 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency

Abstract

An off-highway vehicle may include an off-highway vehicle frame and a motor carried by the off-highway vehicle frame. The off-highway vehicle may also include wheel assemblies rotatably coupled to the off-highway vehicle frame without an intervening vehicle suspension and at least some of the wheel assemblies being driven by the motor. Each of the wheel assemblies may include an inner rim coupled to the hub, an outer rim surrounding the inner rim, and gas springs coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between the inner and outer rims.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/18 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid
• B60K 5/00 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units
• B62D 33/06 - Drivers' cabs
• B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
• B62D 33/02 - PlatformsOpen load compartments
• B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
• B62D 65/10 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being engines, clutches or transmissions
• B62D 65/12 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being suspensions, brakes or wheel units
• B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces

Abstract

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle, may include arcuate inner rim assemblies removably coupled together to define a circular inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle. Each arcuate inner rim assembly may include an arcuate inner rim segment, and an arcuate inner ring segment extending radially outward from the arcuate inner rim segment. The wheel assembly may also include arcuate outer rim assemblies removably coupled together to define a circular outer rim. Each arcuate outer rim assembly may include an arcuate outer rim segment, and an arcuate outer ring segment extending radially inward from the arcuate outer rim segment. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs operatively coupled between the circular inner rim and the circular outer rim to provide a gas suspension for relative movement therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs
• B60B 25/02 - Segmented rims, e.g. with segments arranged in sectionsConnecting equipment, e.g. hingesInsertable flange rings therefor

Abstract

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 hub, and gas springs operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension permitting relative movement between the inner rim and the outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include a sidewall cover assembly that includes an inner sidewall cover coupled to the inner rim and extending radially outward toward the outer rim. The sidewall cover assembly may also include an outer sidewall cover coupled to the outer rim and extending radially inward toward the inner rim and in sliding overlapping relation with the inner sidewall cover permitting relative movement between the inner sidewall cover and the outer sidewall cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/18 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid
• B60B 7/01 - Rings specially adapted for covering only the wheel rim or the tyre sidewall, e.g. removable tyre sidewall trim rings

Abstract

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle, may include arcuate inner rim assemblies removably coupled together to define a circular inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle. Each arcuate inner rim assembly may include an arcuate inner rim segment, and an arcuate inner ring segment extending radially outward from the arcuate inner rim segment. The wheel assembly may also include arcuate outer rim assemblies removably coupled together to define a circular outer rim. Each arcuate outer rim assembly may include an arcuate outer rim segment, and an arcuate outer ring segment extending radially inward from the arcuate outer rim segment. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs operatively coupled between the circular inner rim and the circular outer rim to provide a gas suspension for relative movement therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/02 - Wheels of high resiliency using springs
• B60B 25/02 - Segmented rims, e.g. with segments arranged in sectionsConnecting equipment, e.g. hingesInsertable flange rings therefor
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action

Abstract

A wheel assembly (430) to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle may include an inner rim (431) to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim (433) surrounding the hub. The wheel assembly includes gas springs (450) operatively coupled between the inner rim (431) and the outer rim (433) to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between said inner rim and said outer rim. The wheel assembly also includes hydraulic dampers (460) operatively coupled between the inner rim (431) and the outer rim (433).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action

Abstract

A wheel assembly may include an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle, and an outer rim surrounding the inner rim. Gas springs may be operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim and permitting relative movement there between. The wheel assembly may also include a sensor configured to sense the relative movement between the inner and outer rims.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60B 27/00 - Hubs
• B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers
• F15B 15/28 - Means for indicating the position, e.g. end of stroke

Abstract

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle includes an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim surrounding the hub. The wheel assembly also includes 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. The wheel assembly also includes a disk coupled to the inner rim. The wheel assembly also includes inboard lateral stops carried by an inboard interior surface of the outer rim, and outboard lateral stops carried by an outboard interior surface of the outer rim so that the inboard lateral stops and the outboard lateral stops cooperate to limit relative lateral movement of the disk and the outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/08 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres built-up from a plurality of arcuate parts
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60C 7/18 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs of helical or flat coil form disposed radially relative to wheel axis
• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/26 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body using bolts
• B60C 11/02 - Replaceable treads

Abstract

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle includes an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim surrounding the hub. The wheel assembly also includes 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. The wheel assembly also includes an outer ring coupled to the outer rim and defining a closeable gap with adjacent interior portions of the inner rim to define a mechanical stop to limit relative movement of the inner rim and outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/08 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres built-up from a plurality of arcuate parts
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60C 7/18 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs of helical or flat coil form disposed radially relative to wheel axis
• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/26 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body using bolts
• B60C 11/02 - Replaceable treads

Abstract

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle includes an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim surrounding the hub. The wheel assembly also includes 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. The wheel assembly also includes an outer ring coupled to the outer rim and an inner ring coupled to the inner rim and defining a closeable gap with adjacent portions of the outer ring to define a mechanical stop to limit relative movement of the inner rim and outer rim.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/08 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres built-up from a plurality of arcuate parts
• B60B 9/24 - Wheels of high resiliency using fluid with pistons and cylinders
• B60B 9/28 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes with telescopic action
• B60C 7/18 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs of helical or flat coil form disposed radially relative to wheel axis
• B60B 9/26 - Wheels of high resiliency comprising resilient spokes
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/26 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body using bolts
• B60C 11/02 - Replaceable treads