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Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2023

Filed:

Dec. 21, 2017
Applicants:

Steven M. Cron, Simpsonville, SC (US);

Damon Lee Christenbury, Greenville, SC (US);

Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;

Inventors:

Steven M. Cron, Simpsonville, SC (US);

Damon Lee Christenbury, Greenville, SC (US);

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60C 7/14 (2006.01); B60C 7/18 (2006.01); B60B 9/26 (2006.01); F16F 1/368 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60C 7/146 (2021.08); B60C 7/18 (2013.01); B60B 9/26 (2013.01); F16F 1/368 (2013.01); F16F 2224/0241 (2013.01);
Abstract

A curved support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end and defines opposing sides. A radially-outer joint may be provided on one of the opposing sides while a radially-inner joint may be provided on the other side of the membrane. An annular band may be incorporated with the radially-outer joint. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be incorporated with the radially-inner joint.


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