Abstract

A tire assembly that includes a tread portion, a rim, and at least a first band assembly positioned between the tread portion and the rim. The first band assembly includes a first SMA element having an outer surface and a first bead member having an outer surface. The first SMA element extends circumferentially about the tire assembly and the first bead member extends circumferentially about the tire assembly. The first band assembly also includes a plurality of fiber reinforcement members. Each of the plurality of fiber reinforcement members extend around the outer surface of the first SMA element and the outer surface of the first bead member to form the first band assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/06 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres made of metal

Abstract

A tire assembly that includes a tread portion, a rim, and at least a first band assembly positioned between the tread portion and the rim. The first band assembly includes a first SMA element having an outer surface and a first bead member having an outer surface. The first SMA element extends circumferentially about the tire assembly and the first bead member extends circumferentially about the tire assembly. The first band assembly also includes a plurality of fiber reinforcement members. Each of the plurality of fiber reinforcement members extend around the outer surface of the first SMA element and the outer surface of the first bead member to form the first band assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/06 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres made of metal
• B60C 7/22 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres having inlays other than for increasing resiliency, e.g. for armouring

Abstract

A wheel assembly that includes an outer rim assembly with a first outer rim portion, a second outer rim portion, and a plurality of outer cross members extending between the first and second outer rim portions, a tire assembly secured to the outer rim assembly, and at least a first bump stop assembly. The tire assembly includes an outer main body portion that includes first and second outer side wall portions and an outer contact portion extending transversely between the first and second outer side wall portions. The first bump stop assembly includes a first inner rim portion, a second inner rim portion and an inner main body portion. The inner main body portion includes first and second inner side wall portions and an inner contact portion extending transversely between the first and second inner side wall portions. The inner contact portion is coupled to the outer contact portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/24 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body
• B60C 7/06 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres made of metal
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs

Abstract

A wheel assembly that includes an outer rim assembly with a first outer rim portion, a second outer rim portion, and a plurality of outer cross members extending between the first and second outer rim portions, a tire assembly secured to the outer rim assembly, and at least a first bump stop assembly. The tire assembly includes an outer main body portion that includes first and second outer side wall portions and an outer contact portion extending transversely between the first and second outer side wall portions. The first bump stop assembly includes a first inner rim portion, a second inner rim portion and an inner main body portion. The inner main body portion includes first and second inner side wall portions and an inner contact portion extending transversely between the first and second inner side wall portions. The inner contact portion is coupled to the outer contact portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/06 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres made of metal
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs

Abstract

A wheel assembly that includes an outer rim assembly with a first outer rim portion, a second outer rim portion, and a plurality of outer cross members extending between the first and second outer rim portions, a tire assembly secured to the outer rim assembly, and at least a first bump stop assembly. The tire assembly includes an outer main body portion that includes first and second outer side wall portions and an outer contact portion extending transversely between the first and second outer side wall portions. The first bump stop assembly includes a first inner rim portion, a second inner rim portion and an inner main body portion. The inner main body portion includes first and second inner side wall portions and an inner contact portion extending transversely between the first and second inner side wall portions. The inner contact portion is coupled to the outer contact portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 7/24 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for securing tyres on rim or wheel body
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs
• B60C 7/06 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres made of metal

Abstract

Shape memory alloy elements ("SMAs") are bonded, encased, or encapsulated with one or more polymers to form an integrated component with unique elastic, pseudoelastic, and load-bearing properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
• B60C 7/06 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres made of metal
• B60C 7/14 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency using springs

Abstract

Shape memory alloy elements (“SMAs”) are bonded, encased, or encapsulated with one or more polymers to form an integrated component with unique elastic, pseudoelastic, and load-bearing properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 9/00 - Reinforcements or ply arrangement of pneumatic tyres

Goods & Services

Tires; Tires for wheels of aircraft; Wheels; Wheels for motorcycles; Automobile tires; Bicycle tires; Bicycle wheels; Motorcycle tires; Vehicle wheels

Goods & Services

Tires; Tires for bicycles; Tires for vehicles; Automobile tires; Bicycle tires; Motorcycle tires