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.
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.
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.
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.
B60B 25/02 - Jantes segmentées, p. ex. avec segments disposés en sectionsDispositifs d'assemblage, p. ex. charnièresAnneaux de rive insérables à cet effet
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 25/22 - Autres parties accessoires, p. ex. pour rendre étanche l'assemblage des pièces composantes permettant l'emploi de pneumatiques sans chambre
B60C 7/10 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité
5.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AXLE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING ROTATIONALLY SPACED INBOARD AND OUTBOARD ARCUATE ARMS AND RELATED METHODS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
F16F 9/02 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant un gaz uniquement
F16F 9/04 - Ressorts, amortisseurs de vibrations, amortisseurs de chocs ou amortisseurs de mouvement de structure similaire, utilisant un fluide ou moyen équivalent comme agent d'amortissement utilisant un gaz uniquement dans une chambre à paroi flexible
10.
Wheel assembly including inboard and outboard flanges defining mechanical stops 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
E21C 29/22 - Propulsion des machines pratiquant des saignées ou libérant complètement la matière minérale de la veine par roues, chaînes sans fin ou organes analogues
18.
MINE MATERIAL PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING GAS SPRING WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60B 9/02 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
B60B 25/02 - Jantes segmentées, p. ex. avec segments disposés en sectionsDispositifs d'assemblage, p. ex. charnièresAnneaux de rive insérables à cet effet
B60C 7/14 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts
25.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SIDEWALL COVER ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS
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).
B60B 9/02 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60B 25/02 - Jantes segmentées, p. ex. avec segments disposés en sectionsDispositifs d'assemblage, p. ex. charnièresAnneaux de rive insérables à cet effet
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
B60B 7/04 - Chapeaux de roue, couronnes ou dispositifs similaires pour orner, protéger ou cacher, entièrement ou en partie, le corps de la roue, la jante, le moyeu ou le flanc du pneumatique constitués de plusieurs parties principales
B60C 7/14 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts
26.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE INCLUDING FRAME COUPLED GAS SPRING WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
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.
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.
B60C 7/08 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins constitués par une série d'éléments en arceaux
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60C 7/14 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60C 7/26 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs de fixation, des bandages sur la jante ou sur le corps de la roue utilisant des boulons
28.
Wheel assembly including spaced apart tread members having stacked rubber and reinforcing layers and related methods
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.
B60C 11/00 - Bandes de roulement des pneumatiquesSculptures des bandes de roulementPièces rapportées antidérapantes
B60C 7/24 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs de fixation, des bandages sur la jante ou sur le corps de la roue
B60C 11/13 - Sculptures des bandes de roulement caractérisées par la section transversale de la rainure, p. ex. pour étayer les parois, ou pour empêcher le coincement de pierres
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/20 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide dans des bagues concentriques à l'axe de la roue
B60B 15/00 - Roues ou accessoires de roues conçus pour augmenter l'effort de traction
B60C 9/00 - Armatures des pneumatiques ou disposition des nappes dans ces derniers
B60C 7/10 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité
29.
Off-highway vehicle including frame coupled gas spring wheel assemblies
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.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
B62D 33/02 - Plates-formesCompartiments de chargement ouverts
B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B62D 65/10 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants les sous-ensembles ou composants étant des moteurs, des embrayages ou des transmissions
B62D 65/12 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants les sous-ensembles ou composants étant des suspensions, des freins, ou des blocs incluant une roue
B62D 21/09 - Moyens pour le montage des surfaces d'appui pour la charge
30.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ARCUATE INNER AND OUTER RIM ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS
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.
B60B 9/02 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60B 25/02 - Jantes segmentées, p. ex. avec segments disposés en sectionsDispositifs d'assemblage, p. ex. charnièresAnneaux de rive insérables à cet effet
31.
Wheel assembly including sidewall cover assembly 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 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.
B60B 9/18 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide
B60B 7/01 - Couronnes spécialement conçues pour ne couvrir que la jante de la roue ou le flanc du pneumatique, p. ex. couronnes décoratives amovibles pour flanc de pneumatique
32.
Wheel assembly including arcuate inner and outer rim assemblies and related methods
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.
B60B 9/02 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60B 25/02 - Jantes segmentées, p. ex. avec segments disposés en sectionsDispositifs d'assemblage, p. ex. charnièresAnneaux de rive insérables à cet effet
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
33.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING INNER AND OUTER RIM COUPLED HYDRAULIC DAMPERS AND RELATED METHODS
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).
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.
B60G 17/08 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les caractéristiques des amortisseurs à fluide
F15B 15/28 - Moyens pour indiquer la position, p. ex. fin de course
35.
WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING LATERAL STOPS AND RELATED METHODS
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.
B60C 7/08 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins constitués par une série d'éléments en arceaux
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
B60C 7/18 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts en enroulements hélicoïdaux ou plats disposés radialement par rapport à l'axe de la roue
B60B 9/26 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques
B60C 7/14 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60C 7/26 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs de fixation, des bandages sur la jante ou sur le corps de la roue utilisant des boulons
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.
B60C 7/08 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins constitués par une série d'éléments en arceaux
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
B60C 7/18 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts en enroulements hélicoïdaux ou plats disposés radialement par rapport à l'axe de la roue
B60B 9/26 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques
B60C 7/14 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60C 7/26 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs de fixation, des bandages sur la jante ou sur le corps de la roue utilisant des boulons
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.
B60C 7/08 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins constitués par une série d'éléments en arceaux
B60B 9/24 - Roues à grande élasticité utilisant un fluide avec pistons et cylindres
B60B 9/28 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques à action télescopique
B60C 7/18 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts en enroulements hélicoïdaux ou plats disposés radialement par rapport à l'axe de la roue
B60B 9/26 - Roues à grande élasticité comportant des rais élastiques
B60C 7/14 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs pour augmenter l'élasticité utilisant des ressorts
B60C 7/26 - Pneumatiques non gonflables ou bandages pleins caractérisés par des dispositifs de fixation, des bandages sur la jante ou sur le corps de la roue utilisant des boulons
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