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公开(公告)号:US10576792B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-03
申请号:US15012588
申请日:2016-02-01
Applicant: Innovative Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Raymond B. Bushnell , Bradley K. S. Larson
Abstract: In one representative embodiment, a tire comprises an inner shell having a hollow interior space, an outer shell disposed radially outward from the inner shell, and at least one pump assembly disposed adjacent to the inner shell and having a compressible tube portion, wherein the tube portion of the pump assembly is configured to expand radially outwardly beyond the outer shell and to compress radially inwardly, and wherein the pump assembly is configured to direct a fluid from the tube portion of the pump assembly to the interior space of the inner shell.
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公开(公告)号:US09278584B2
公开(公告)日:2016-03-08
申请号:US13971598
申请日:2013-08-20
Applicant: Innovative Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Raymond B. Bushnell , Bradley K. S. Larson
CPC classification number: B60C11/1612 , B60C23/004 , B60C23/0408 , B60C23/12
Abstract: An all-weather tire includes features that enhance safety and usability in a variety of driving conditions as well as some manufacturing processes that may be used during the production and provides an all-weather tire having selectively deployable and retractable studs for greater traction when needed. The tire includes a toroidal shell enclosing an air-filled chamber and a plurality of stud actuation chambers contained within the shell for selectively deploying studs to extend past the tire's outer radial surface for engaging a roadway or surface. The studs may be retracted when no longer needed. A mechanical pump assembly or plurality of such assemblies powered by compression of the tire engaging the roadway may be used as a power source for generating pneumatic pressure and an internal valve assembly or assemblies may be used to route the pneumatic pressure appropriately. The pump and valve assemblies may be controlled either mechanically or electrically.
Abstract translation: 全天候轮胎包括在各种驾驶条件下增强安全性和可用性的特征,以及可在生产期间使用的一些制造过程,并且提供具有选择性展开和可缩回螺柱的全天候轮胎,以在需要时获得更大的牵引力。 轮胎包括封闭充气室的环形壳和容纳在壳体内的多个螺柱致动室,用于选择性地展开螺柱以延伸超过轮胎的外径向表面以接合道路或表面。 当不再需要时,螺柱可以缩回。 机械泵组件或多个这样的组件通过压缩接合道路的轮胎而被驱动,可以用作用于产生气压的动力源,并且可以使用内部阀组件或组件来适当地布置气动压力。 泵和阀组件可以机械地或电气地控制。
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公开(公告)号:US10576796B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-03
申请号:US15046148
申请日:2016-02-17
Applicant: Innovative Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Raymond B. Bushnell , Bradley K. S. Larson
Abstract: A vehicle tire includes a selectively actuated stud deployment system for increased traction. The studs are contained in cells in the surface of the tire and forced to deploy by pneumatic or fluid pressure. When the pressure is released, the studs retract.
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公开(公告)号:US09290057B2
公开(公告)日:2016-03-22
申请号:US13663918
申请日:2012-10-30
Applicant: Innovative Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Raymond B. Bushnell , Bradley K. S. Larson
CPC classification number: B60C23/004 , B29D30/0681 , B29D30/66 , B29D2030/662 , B60C11/00 , B60C11/1612 , B60C11/1637 , B60C13/00 , Y10T152/10279
Abstract: A vehicle tire includes a selectively actuated stud deployment system for increased traction. The studs are contained in cells in the surface of the tire and forced to deploy by pneumatic or fluid pressure. When the pressure is released, the studs retract.
Abstract translation: 车辆轮胎包括用于增加牵引力的选择性地致动的螺柱展开系统。 螺柱被包含在轮胎的表面中的单元中并且被迫通过气动或流体压力展开。 当压力释放时,螺柱缩回。
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