公开(公告)号：US06360800B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09586900

申请日：2000-06-05

Applicant: Gene A. Howald

Inventor： Gene A. Howald

IPC: B60C1702

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/041 ,  B60C17/06

Abstract: A circular tire rim has intermediate its ends an annular drop-center section, and coaxially on opposite ends thereof enlarged diameter, circumferential flange sections engageable with the beads of a tubeless tire to support the tire on the rim. Adjacent one end thereof the drop-center section has projecting from its outer peripheral surface a pair of projections angularly spaced 180° from each other about the axis of the rim. Removably secured coaxially on the drop-center section of the rim is an annular runflat device the outer peripheral surface of which normally is radially spaced from the inner peripheral surface of the properly inflated tire on the rim, but engageable by and slidably supporting the inner peripheral surface of the tire when the latter is operated in a runflat mode. The two projections on the drop-center section of the rim seat in registering recesses formed in the inner peripheral surface of the runflat device to prevent any relative movement between the device and the rim.

Abstract translation: 圆形轮胎边缘在其中间具有环形的中心部分，同轴地位于其相对端上的扩大的直径上，圆周凸缘部分可与无内胎轮胎的胎圈接合以将轮胎支撑在轮辋上。 相邻的一端，液滴中心部分从其外周表面突出有围绕边缘的轴线彼此成角度地间隔开180°的一对突起。 同轴地固定在轮辋的液滴中心部分上的可移动地固定有一个环形漏气保护装置，其外周表面通常在轮辋上的适当充气的轮胎的内周表面径向间隔开，但是可接合并可滑动地支撑内周 当后者在漏气模式下操作时，轮胎的表面。 凸缘座的下降中心部分上的两个凸起形成在漏气保护装置的内周面中的凹槽中，以防止装置和轮辋之间的任何相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US5660653A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-26

申请号：US518983

申请日：1995-08-24

Applicant: William W. Gardetto

Inventor： William W. Gardetto

IPC: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/01

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/041 ,  B60C17/042 ,  B60C17/044

Abstract: A support device for a pneumatic tired wheel for supporting the tire in a deflated or run-flat condition includes circular segment support members, each having a transverse cylindrical web and opposed radially inwardly projecting flange portions. The support member segments are interconnected by linkages which provide for radially extending and retracting the segments so that the support device may be mounted on a fixed or one-piece wheel having a rim portion with a diameter less than the opposed tire bead support flanges and with or without removing a tire entirely from the wheel. Threaded bolts are mounted on the wheel rim and extend radially outwardly into engagement with a link member of each of the linkages to cause the linkages to radially extend or retract the support segments. The segment webs are crowned to aid in centering the tire on the support device during operation thereof and tire gripping surfaces may be formed on the segment webs to minimize lateral or circumferential slippage of the tire relative to the support device.

Abstract translation: 用于在放气或平坦状态下支撑轮胎的气动轮胎的支撑装置包括圆形段支撑构件，每个具有横向圆柱形腹板和相对的径向向内突出的凸缘部分。 支撑构件段通过联接件相互连接，这些连杆提供径向延伸和缩回段，使得支撑装置可以安装在具有直径小于相对的轮胎胎圈支撑凸缘的边缘部分的固定或单件轮上，并且 或者不将轮胎完全从车轮上移除。 螺纹螺栓安装在轮辋上并径向向外延伸，与每个连杆的连杆构件接合，以使连接件径向延伸或缩回支撑段。 分段腹板加冠以有助于轮胎在操作期间将其对准在支撑装置上，并且可以在分段腹板上形成轮胎抓持表面，以使轮胎相对于支撑装置的侧向或周向滑动最小化。

公开(公告)号：US5194104A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-16

申请号：US730681

申请日：1991-07-16

Applicant: Mitsunori Wada ,  Shungo Ito

Inventor： Mitsunori Wada ,  Shungo Ito

IPC: B60C17/04

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/041 ,  B60C17/045 ,  B60C17/061 ,  B60C17/10 ,  Y10T152/10009

Abstract: A core assembly for a pneumatic tire, which is fitted annularly to an outer peripheral surface of a well portion of a rim, and which rotates should the pneumatic tire collapse owing to a decline in its internal pressure, as an outer surface of the core assembly comes into contact with an inner peripheral surface of a crown portion of the pneumatic tire and an inner peripheral surface of the core assembly slides over the outer peripheral surface of the well portion of the rim. The core assembly includes a sliding portion formed of a resin material having good sliding properties and high heat resistance, and a main body to which the sliding member is secured and which is formed of a material having a high rigidity and a low specific gravity. Accordingly, since the surface of the core assembly contacting the rim is constituted by the sliding member, the core assembly is rotated smoothly when the internal pressure of the pneumatic tire declines, and the overal weight of the core assembly is reduced.

Abstract translation: 一种用于充气轮胎的芯组件，其环形地安装到轮辋的井口部分的外周表面，并且如果充气轮胎由于其内部压力的下降而塌缩，则作为所述芯组件的外表面 与充气轮胎的胎冠部的内周表面接触，并且芯组件的内周面在轮辋的井口部的外周面滑动。 芯组件包括由具有良好滑动性和高耐热性的树脂材料形成的滑动部分，以及固定有滑动构件并由具有高刚性和低比重的材料形成的主体。 因此，由于芯组件的与轮辋接触的表面由滑动构件构成，所以当充气轮胎的内压下降时，芯组件平稳地旋转，并且芯组件的外压重量减小。

公开(公告)号：US5186771A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-16

申请号：US619062

申请日：1990-11-28

Applicant: Eric Carpentier ,  Bruno Pelletier ,  Bernard Boni

Inventor： Eric Carpentier ,  Bruno Pelletier ,  Bernard Boni

IPC: B60C17/04

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/041

Abstract: A ring device for running with a flat tire and having articulated sectors is disclosed for a vehicle wheel equipped with a tubeless tire mounted on a one-piece rim with drop center, housed inside said tire and molding itself at least partially to the shape of the rim, the external surface of said ring being distant from the internal surface of the tread of the tire as long as the latter is in its normal operating condition, wherein said ring made from a composite material with a reinforced thermoplastic resin basis is formed so as to have in its part intended to come into contact with the rim drop center a stop lip for holding a bead of the tire in position, the other bead of which is subjected to the action of an elastomer wedge provided on the diametrical face of the ring opposite that carrying the stop lip, the articulated sectors being assembled together by mechanical fixing means providing positioning of the assembly of the ring and its component parts (elastomer wedge and stop lip) during actuation thereof.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于运行带有扁平轮胎并具有铰接部分的环形装置，该车辆车轮配备有安装在具有落下中心的一体式轮辋上的无内胎轮胎，其容纳在所述轮胎内部并且至少部分地模制成其自身的形状 所述环的外表面，只要其处于正常工作状态，则远离轮胎胎面的内表面，其中由具有增强热塑性树脂基础的复合材料制成的所述环形成为 以使其部分地与轮辋下落中心接触用于将轮胎的胎圈保持在适当位置的止动唇缘，另一个胎圈受到设置在环的直径面上的弹性体楔的作用 相对的是携带止动唇缘，铰接的扇区通过机械固定装置组装在一起，提供环和组件的组件的定位（弹性体楔和止动力 p）。

公开(公告)号：US4854356A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-08

申请号：US72468

申请日：1987-07-13

Applicant: Theodore Koutsoupidis

Inventor： Theodore Koutsoupidis

IPC: B60B21/12 ,  B60B25/22 ,  B60C17/04

CPC classification number: B60B25/22 ,  B60B21/12 ,  B60C17/04

Abstract: A safety device for suppporting the wheel of a vehicle that has a flat tire. In a first embodiment, two semiwheels are provided which are connected to the wheel hub by a layer of deformable elastomeric material which absorbs the shock that is generated when weight is transferred from the tire to the safety device. Additional support structure is provided that becomes engaged when sufficient weight is placed on the semiwheel. In a second embodiment, a tire is provided with a membrane separating its interior into two independent chambers. The membrane has a circumferential projection for supporting the outer tire tread should the outer chamber suddenly deflate. A novel tool for installing the safety devices of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于支撑具有扁平轮胎的车辆的车轮的安全装置。 在第一实施例中，提供了两个半轮，它们通过一层可变形弹性体材料连接到轮毂，该层可吸收当重量从轮胎转移到安全装置时产生的冲击。 提供了额外的支撑结构，当足够的重量放置在半轮上时，该支撑结构变得啮合。 在第二实施例中，轮胎设置有将其内部分离成两个独立的室的膜。 当外室突然放气时，膜具有用于支撑外轮胎胎面的周向突起。 还公开了一种用于安装本发明的安全装置的新型工具。

公开(公告)号：US4784202A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-15

申请号：US069830

申请日：1987-07-06

Applicant: Basil D. White

Inventor： Basil D. White

IPC: B60B21/12 ,  B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/04 ,  B60B21/00

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60B21/12 ,  B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/041

Abstract: A band-type well obstructor for obstructing the well of the hub of a wheel rim, particularly for a pneumatic tire. The well obstructor has an inextensible band with integral circular protrustions mechanically extruded onto the band. The circular protrusions extend radially inwardly to abut against the base of the well to retain the band in position surrounding the well, and to resist crushing under the weight of the vehicle in the event of deflation of the tire. The well obstructor has a fastener assembly utilizing a screw with a groove adapted to receive a locking ring. The fastener assembly further has two transverse beams, one of which is adapted to fit over the end of the screw and abut against a locking washer placed between the transverse beam and the head of the screw. The locking ring is then snapped into place to hold this transverse beam in position. The second transverse beam is placed over the threaded end of the screw. This transverse beam has a countersunk notch on its lower portion which is adapted to receive a nut and to prevent relative rotation of the nut with respect to the second transverse beam.

Abstract translation: 一种用于阻塞轮辋轮毂的井的带状井眼障碍物，特别是用于充气轮胎。 井阻塞件具有机械挤压到带上的具有整体圆形突出部的不可伸长的带。 圆形突起径向向内延伸以抵靠井的基部，以将带保持在围绕井的位置，并且在轮胎放气的情况下抵抗在车辆重量下的破碎。 井阻塞件具有紧固件组件，其利用具有适于接收锁定环的凹槽的螺钉。 紧固件组件还具有两个横梁，其中一个横向梁适于装配在螺钉的端部上并抵靠放置在横梁和螺钉头部之间的锁紧垫圈。 然后锁定环卡入到位以将该横梁保持就位。 第二横梁放置在螺钉的螺纹端上。 该横梁在其下部具有一个埋头槽口，其适于容纳螺母并防止螺母相对于第二横梁的相对旋转。

公开(公告)号：US4694874A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-22

申请号：US801061

申请日：1985-11-22

Applicant: Basil D. White

Inventor： Basil D. White

IPC: B60B21/12 ,  B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/04 ,  B60B21/00

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60B21/12 ,  B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/041

Abstract: A band-type well obstructor for obstructing the well of the hub of a wheel rim, particularly for a pneumatic tire. The well obstructor has an inextensible band with integral circular protrusions mechanically extruded onto the band. The circular protrusions extend radially inwardly to abut against the base of the well to retain the band in position surrounding the well, and to resist crushing under the weight of the vehicle in the event of deflation of the tire. The well obstructor has a fastener assembly utilizing a screw with a groove adapted to receive a locking ring. The fastener assembly further has two transverse beams, one of which is adapted to fit over the end of the screw and abut against a locking washer placed between the transverse beam and the head of the screw. The locking ring is then snapped into place to hold this transverse beam in position. The second transverse beam is placed over the threaded end of the screw. This transverse beam has a countersunk notch on its lower portion which is adapted to receive a nut and to prevent relative rotation of the nut with respect to the second transverse beam.

Abstract translation: 一种用于阻塞轮辋轮毂的井的带状井眼障碍物，特别是用于充气轮胎。 井阻塞件具有不可伸展的带，其具有机械挤压到带上的整体圆形突起。 圆形突起径向向内延伸以抵靠井的基部，以将带保持在围绕井的位置，并且在轮胎放气的情况下抵抗在车辆重量下的破碎。 井阻塞件具有紧固件组件，其利用具有适于接收锁定环的凹槽的螺钉。 紧固件组件还具有两个横梁，其中一个横向梁适于装配在螺钉的端部上并抵靠放置在横梁和螺钉头部之间的锁紧垫圈。 然后锁定环卡入到位以将该横梁保持就位。 第二横梁放置在螺钉的螺纹端上。 该横梁在其下部具有一个埋头槽口，其适于容纳螺母并防止螺母相对于第二横梁的相对旋转。

公开(公告)号：US4572260A

公开(公告)日：1986-02-25

申请号：US620726

申请日：1984-06-14

Applicant: Armin Ordu

Inventor： Armin Ordu

IPC: B60C17/04

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/042 ,  B60C17/061

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle wheel with internally located emergency wheel, which is composed of a plurality of segments, preferably four segments. The segments have a substantially double T-shaped cross-section. Each segment is clamped in the well-base channel of the wheel rim by means of two clamp screws. In order to facilitate assembly of the emergency wheel, a clear space kept totally free from other installations is provided between the segments and the tire beads supported at the wheel rim. This space permits easy alignability and mobility of the segment pieces in the circumferential direction. Axial grooves on the radial inner sides of the segments, at an interval corresponding approximately to the diameter of the clamp screws, permits the circumferential alignment of the segments during the assembly by means of a screwdriver or the like. The segments are fastened with two screws each. All of the screw are distributed uniformly on the circumference in the fully assembled emergency wheel, thus the displacement distances of the segments in the circumferential direction for proper alignment with a set of holes in the rim is relatively small. A relieved countersunk section at the screw threaded bores permits a reliable mechanical retention of a sealing ring and the screws, and a comfortable and damage-free introduction of same into the sealing position before the assembly of the segments in the tire or the rim.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有内部定位的紧急轮的车轮，其由多个段组成，优选地为四个段。 这些段具有大致双T形横截面。 每个段通过两个夹紧螺钉夹在轮缘的井底通道中。 为了便于紧急车轮的组装，在节段和支撑在车轮轮辋处的轮胎胎圈之间提供了完全没有其他设备的清洁空间。 这种空间允许片段在圆周方向上易于对准和移动。 在段的径向内侧上的轴向凹槽以相当于夹紧螺钉的直径的间隔允许在组装期间通过螺丝刀等进行圆周对准。 分段用两个螺丝固定。 所有的螺钉均匀地分布在完全组装的应急轮的圆周上，因此沿圆周方向的段的位移距离用于与轮辋中的一组孔正确对准相对较小。 在螺纹孔处的缓冲沉孔部分允许密封环和螺钉的可靠的机械保持，以及在轮胎或轮辋之间的段的组装之前将其舒适且无损坏地引入密封位置。

公开(公告)号：US4318435A

公开(公告)日：1982-03-09

申请号：US165126

申请日：1979-10-04

Applicant: Roy A. Heath-Coleman

Inventor： Roy A. Heath-Coleman

IPC: B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/04

CPC classification number: B60C15/028 ,  B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/041 ,  B60C2017/068 ,  B60C2019/006

Abstract: A structure for fitting around the rim of vehicle wheel and within the tire provides, on deflation of the tire, support for the tire at the ground bearing point and prevents dislocation of the tire beads thus enabling control and reasonable "run-flat" travel to be retained in the event of a puncture. The structure comprises a number of elongate block members (1, 2) which lie transversely across the well (10) in the rim of the wheel (3). The blocks are spaced and retained by reinforced rubber belts (13) and are dimensioned to prevent displacement of the tire beads (11). To enable a tire to be fitted or removed some, at least, of the blocks (1) are in two parts (6, 8) with a pivotal interconnection (15) allowing the center of the block to move away from the rim and the ends to move together thus allowing space for the tire bead to enter the well, this being effected automatically on insertion of a tire lever under the tire bead. Springs (16) ensure the parts of the block return when the tire beads are seated normally. The blocks may include lugs (9) which bear on the base of the well. A majority of blocks (2) need have no pivot.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在车轮周边和轮胎内部的结构在轮胎放气时提供轮胎在地面承载点处的支撑，并防止轮胎胎圈的脱位，从而使得控制和合理的“平坦”行驶到 在穿刺的情况下保留。 该结构包括多个沿车轮（3）的轮缘横向穿过井（10）的细长块件（1,2）。 这些块由加强橡胶带（13）隔开并保持，并且其尺寸被设计成防止轮胎胎圈（11）的位移。 为了使轮胎能够被装配或移除，至少一些块（1）在两个部分（6,8）中具有枢转互连（15），允许块的中心移动远离轮缘，并且 端部一起移动，从而允许轮胎胎圈的空间进入井中，这在轮胎胎圈下方的轮胎杆插入时自动进行。 弹簧（16）确保轮胎零件正常就位时，零件返回。 块可以包括承载在井底部的凸耳（9）。 大多数块（2）需要没有枢轴。

公开(公告)号：US4281700A

公开(公告)日：1981-08-04

申请号：US108891

申请日：1979-12-31

Applicant: William C. Ross

Inventor： William C. Ross

IPC: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/06

CPC classification number: B60C17/04 ,  B60C17/06 ,  B60C17/10 ,  B60C2017/068 ,  Y10T152/10405

Abstract: An insert to provide a run-flat capability to pneumatic vehicle tires comprises a flexible, compressible, porous ring comprised of a plurality of successively-wound, circumferential layers of an elastomeric binder-coated filamentary material, the coated filaments having voids therebetween and being bonded to one another by the binder. The insert has desirable properties including lightweight, flexibility, and good load-distributing properties which make it a practical and useful component of any run-flat insert design for pneumatic tires. In preferred embodiments, the insert is spaced and supported from the tire by a member which minimizes the overall weight added to the tire. It is also further desirable to provide the insert with means to reduce its expansion radially upon rotation of the tire.

Abstract translation: 用于向气动车辆轮胎提供平坦能力的插入件包括柔性的，可压缩的多孔环，其由弹性粘合剂涂覆的丝状材料的多个连续缠绕的周向层组成，所述涂覆的长丝在其间具有空隙并且被粘合 通过粘合剂彼此。 该插入件具有所需的性能，包括轻质，柔韧性和良好的载荷分布性能，使其成为用于充气轮胎的任何平面插入物设计的实用和有用的部件。 在优选实施例中，插入件通过使加入轮胎的总重量最小化的构件从轮胎间隔开并支撑。 还期望提供具有在轮胎转动时径向减小其膨胀的装置的插入件。