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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2011
Brian D. Wilson, Greenville, SC (US);
Michael Edward Dotson, Greenville, SC (US);
Patrick A. Petri, Greer, SC (US);
Kirkland W. Vogt, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Brian D. Wilson, Greenville, SC (US);
Michael Edward Dotson, Greenville, SC (US);
Patrick A. Petri, Greer, SC (US);
Kirkland W. Vogt, Simpsonville, SC (US);
MICHELIN RECHERCHE et TECHNIQUE S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Abstract
A non-pneumatic wheel with reinforcement bands that provide structural support for the wheel and a method of manufacture of such a wheel are described. The reinforcement band forms part of an annular reinforcement structure that includes foam spacers positioned between the annular reinforcement band. The foam can be a reticulated foam into which a matrix material such as a polyurethane is introduced. The matrix material can also be used to form one or more features of the non-pneumatic wheel such as spokes, a mounting band, and a hub.