Abstract:
Polyurethane elastomer articles formed from prepolymer mixtures having free diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDl) content from 2.0 to 5.0 wt%. based on the weight of the prepolymer mixture. The prepolymer mixtures comprise a polyester, polyether, or polycaprolactone (PCL) prepolymer and MDI. The polyurelhane elastomer articles arc formed by curing the prepolymer mixture with a chain extender, such as a curative comprising a methylenedianiline-sodium chloride complex. The articles have good physical properties that may weigh over 225 kg, and have a three-axis thickness greater than 10.2 cm,
Abstract:
A geometric shaped side bearing pad includes a top and a surface extending an angle θ towards the top, wherein the bearing pad has a geometric shape and a non-linear spring rate which levels out a reaction force without buckling. The surface of the bearing pad can have two sides or four sides, can have spacing within the surface, or can be solid. The angle θ can be within the range of about 20 degrees and 85 degrees, and may preferably be within the range of about 30 degrees and 45 degrees to achieve non-linear load/deflection. The top of the bearing pad can have a slot defined therethrough to accommodate a protrusion in a fixture to engage the bearing pad. The bearing pad can provide a friction contact with an object and enables lateral force transfer to the bearing pad, thereby providing lateral stiffness.
Abstract:
A non-pneumatic tire comprising two or more radial regions (452, 454) have differing Shore A/ Shore D hardness. The non-pneumatic tire comprises side cavities (412) that are staggered with respect to laterally opposing side cavities (412), and laterally extending tread grooves (406) that are in substantial radial alignment with or substantially offset relative to the cavities (412). One radial region may comprising the side cavities (412), while another radial region with a different hardness comprise the tread grooves (406). Also provided are processes for making such tires and to off-the-road (OTR) vehicles employing such tires.
Abstract:
The present invention is generally related to a tire assembly comprising a plurality of non-pneumatic tires (402, 404) removably disposed on a single rim (410).
Abstract:
A geometric shaped side bearing pad (10) includes a top (22) and a surface extending an angle (theta) towards the top, wherein the bearing pad has a geometric shape and a non-linear spring rate which levels out a reaction force without buckling. The surface of the bearing pad can have two sides or four sides, can have spacing within the surface, or can be solid. The angle (theta) can be within the range of about 20 degrees and 85 degrees, and may preferably be within the range of about 30 degrees and 45 degrees to achieve non-linear load/deflection. The top of the bearing pad can have a slot (30) defined therethrough to accommodate a protrusion in a fixture to engage the bearing pad. The bearing pad can provide a friction contact with an object and enables lateral force transfer to the bearing pad, thereby providing lateral stiffness.