Non-pneumatic support structure
US-2018134071-A1 · May 17, 2018 · US
Wheel for a support structure
US10207544B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10207544-B2 |
| Application number | US-201615351706-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Publication date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
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A wheel assembly includes a mounting plate for attachment to a rotatable axle, a plurality of friction plates engaging a corresponding number of notches of the mounting plate, a first annular flange fixed to first end portions of the friction plates, a second annular flange fixed to second end portions of the friction plates, and a plurality of tension claws fixed to the annular flanges adjacent the friction plates.
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What is claimed: 1. A wheel assembly comprising: a mounting plate for attachment to a rotatable axle; a plurality of friction plates engaging a corresponding number of notches of the mounting plate; a first annular flange fixed to first end portions of the friction plates; a second annular flange fixed to second end portions of the friction plates; and a plurality of tension claws fixed to the annular flanges adjacent the friction plates. 2. The wheel assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the friction plates are attached to the mounting plate by bolts. 3. The wheel assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the tension claws are attached to the first and second annular flanges by an interlocking arrangement. 4. The wheel assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the tension claws have a first angled notch engaging the first annular flange and a second angled notch engaging the second annular flange. 5. The wheel assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the mounting plate and friction plates are constructed of metal.
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- What does patent US10207544B2 cover?
- A wheel assembly includes a mounting plate for attachment to a rotatable axle, a plurality of friction plates engaging a corresponding number of notches of the mounting plate, a first annular flange fixed to first end portions of the friction plates, a second annular flange fixed to second end portions of the friction plates, and a plurality of tension claws fixed to the annular flanges adjacen…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60B3/10. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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