公开(公告)号：US20150034225A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13954504

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： KEVIN L. MARTIN

IPC: B60C7/10 ,  B29C70/84

CPC classification number: B60C7/10 ,  B29C70/84 ,  B29D30/02 ,  B60C2007/005 ,  B60C2007/107 ,  B60C2200/065

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include an inner circumferential portion configured to be coupled to a hub, and an outer circumferential portion radially spaced from the inner circumferential portion. The tire may further include a support structure extending between the inner circumferential portion and the outer circumferential portion and coupling the inner circumferential portion to the outer circumferential portion. The support structure may at least partially define a first axial side of the tire and a second axial side of the tire opposite the first axial side of the tire. The support structure may have a plurality of cavities at least partially extending between the first axial side of the tire and the second axial side of the tire, and at least some of the cavities may be reinforced with a synthetic reinforcing material.

Abstract translation: 非充气轮胎可以包括构造成联接到轮毂的内周部分和与内周部分径向间隔开的外周部分。 轮胎还可以包括在内周部和外周部之间延伸并且将内周部与外周部结合的支撑结构。 支撑结构可以至少部分地限定轮胎的第一轴向侧面和与轮胎的第一轴向侧相对的轮胎的第二轴向侧。 支撑结构可以具有至少部分地在轮胎的第一轴向侧和轮胎的第二轴向侧之间延伸的多个空腔，并且至少一些空腔可以用合成的增强材料来增强。

公开(公告)号：US20170057287A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14839278

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： KEVIN L. MARTIN ,  DAVID J. COLANTONI

IPC: B60C7/14 ,  B60B9/26

CPC classification number: B60C7/14 ,  B60B1/02 ,  B60B9/26 ,  B60B2360/32 ,  B60B2900/111 ,  B60B2900/313 ,  B60C2007/146 ,  B60Y2200/20 ,  B60Y2200/40

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include a hub configured to be coupled to a machine, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the hub and configured to be associated with a tread portion of the tire, and a plurality of support members extending between the hub and the outer circumferential barrier and being configured to support a load on the hub in tension. At least some of the plurality of support members may include at least one tension member coupled to one of the hub and the outer circumferential barrier, and an intermediate member coupled to the at least one tension member and one of the hub and the outer circumferential barrier. The at least one tension member may be configured not to transmit compressive load to the intermediate member.

Abstract translation: 非充气轮胎可以包括构造成联接到机器的轮毂，与轮毂径向间隔开并且被构造成与轮胎的胎面部分相关联的外圆周阻挡件，以及在轮毂和轮毂之间延伸的多个支撑构件 所述外周障碍物被构造成在张力下支撑所述轮毂上的负载。 所述多个支撑构件中的至少一些可以包括联接到所述轮毂和所述外圆周障碍物之一的至少一个张力构件，以及联接到所述至少一个张力构件并且所述轮毂和所述外圆周障碍物中的一个的中间构件 。 所述至少一个张力构件可被构造成不将压缩载荷传递到所述中间构件。

公开(公告)号：US20150034222A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13954462

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： KEVIN L. MARTIN ,  Matthew J. Behmlander ,  Jeremy R. Hammar ,  David J. Colantoni ,  Stephen J. Pierz ,  Trent J. Cleveland

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  G01K13/00 ,  B60C7/00 ,  B60C23/20 ,  B60C19/00

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  B60C7/00 ,  B60C11/243 ,  B60C11/246 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/20 ,  B60C2007/005 ,  B60C2007/107 ,  B60C2019/004 ,  B60C2200/065 ,  G01K13/00 ,  Y10T152/10027

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion configured to be associated with a hub. The tire may further include a tread portion associated with an outer circumferential portion of the support structure. The tire may also include at least one sensor associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion and configured to generate signals indicative of at least one characteristic associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion. The tire may further include a receiver associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion and configured to receive signals from the at least one sensor. The tire may also include a transmitter associated with at least one of the support structure and the tread portion and configured to transmit the signals to a location remote from the tire.

Abstract translation: 非充气轮胎可以包括具有被配置为与轮毂相关联的内圆周部分的支撑结构。 轮胎还可以包括与支撑结构的外周部分相关联的胎面部分。 轮胎还可以包括至少一个传感器，其与支撑结构和胎面部分中的至少一个相关联，并被配置为产生指示与支撑结构和胎面部分中的至少一个相关联的至少一个特性的信号。 轮胎还可以包括与至少一个支撑结构和胎面部分相关联的接收器，并被配置为从至少一个传感器接收信号。 轮胎还可以包括与支撑结构和胎面部分中的至少一个相关联的发射器，并且被配置为将信号传输到远离轮胎的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20170008342A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US14796246

申请日：2015-07-10

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： KEVIN L. MARTIN ,  JASON G. JURA

IPC: B60C7/14

CPC classification number: B60C7/14 ,  B60C7/22 ,  B60C2007/107 ,  B60C2007/146

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include an inner circumferential barrier configured to be associated with a hub, and an outer circumferential barrier. The tire may also include a plurality of spokes extending between the inner and outer circumferential barriers, and a shear band radially exterior relative to the outer circumferential barrier. The shear band may include an internal tension band associated with the outer circumferential barrier including at least one circumferentially extending reinforcement cord. The shear band may also include an external compression band including at least one circumferentially extending reinforcement cord. The shear band may further include at least one shear module extending between the internal tension band and the external compression band. The shear module may include at least one shear module including a first reinforcement element, a second reinforcement element, and a separator between the first reinforcement element and the second reinforcement element.

Abstract translation: 非充气轮胎可以包括构造成与毂相关联的内周阻挡件和外周阻挡件。 轮胎还可以包括在内圆周障碍物和外圆周障碍物之间延伸的多个辐条，以及相对于外圆周屏障径向外侧的剪切带。 剪切带可以包括与外周阻挡件相关联的内部张力带，其包括至少一个周向延伸的加强帘线。 剪切带还可以包括包括至少一个周向延伸的加强帘线的外部压缩带。 剪切带还可以包括在内部张力带和外部压缩带之间延伸的至少一个剪切模块。 剪切模块可以包括至少一个剪切模块，其包括第一加强元件，第二加强元件以及在第一加强元件和第二加强元件之间的隔板。

公开(公告)号：US20170008341A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US14796410

申请日：2015-07-10

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： KEVIN L. MARTIN

IPC: B60C7/10

CPC classification number: B60C7/10 ,  B60C2007/107

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include an inner circumferential barrier configured to be associated with a hub, and an outer circumferential barrier radially exterior relative to the inner circumferential barrier and configured to be associated with a tread portion of the tire. The tire may also include at least one shear module between the inner circumferential barrier and the outer circumferential barrier. The at least one shear module may include a first reinforcement element, a second reinforcement element, and a separator between the first reinforcement element and the second reinforcement element.

Abstract translation: 非充气轮胎可以包括构造成与毂相关联的内周阻挡件和相对于内周壁障件径向外侧的外周阻挡件，并且构造成与轮胎的胎面部分相关联。 轮胎还可以包括在内周壁障和外周壁之间的至少一个剪切模块。 所述至少一个剪切模块可以包括第一加强元件，第二加强元件以及在所述第一加强元件和所述第二加强元件之间的隔板。

公开(公告)号：US20150355056A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14299648

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： KEVIN L. MARTIN ,  JASON JURA

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B11/08

CPC classification number: G01M17/027 ,  B60C11/24 ,  B60C2007/107 ,  G01B5/0025 ,  G01B11/08 ,  G01B11/22

Abstract: A laser measurement system for tires is provided. The laser measurement system includes a rim mounting bracket including an arm. The laser measurement system includes a mounting head slidably coupled to the arm. The laser measurement system includes a laser coupled to the mounting head and configured to be positioned over at least one side surface of a tire that does not contact a ground surface when the tire is in use.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于轮胎的激光测量系统。 激光测量系统包括具有臂的边缘安装支架。 激光测量系统包括可滑动地联接到臂的安装头。 激光测量系统包括耦合到安装头的激光器，并被配置为定位在轮胎的至少一个侧表面上，轮胎在使用时不接触地面。