Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
2-18-2014
Patent Number
8651156
CPC
B60C 7/18 (20130101); Y10T 152/10387 (20150115); Y10T 152/10495 (20150115); B60C 2007/107 (20130401); Y10T 152/10036 (20150115)
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved shear band for use in non-pneumatic tires, pneumatic tires, and other technologies. The improved shear band is uniquely constructed of honeycomb shaped units that can replace the elastomeric continuum materials such as natural or synthetic rubber or polyurethane that are typically used. In particular, honeycomb structures made of high modulus materials such as metals or polycarbonates are used that provide the desired shear strains and shear modulus when subjected to stress. When used in tire construction, improvements in rolling resistance can be obtained because of less mass being deformed and reduced hysteresis provided by these materials. The resulting mass of the shear band is greatly reduced if using low density materials. Higher density materials can be used (such as metals) without increasing mass while utilizing their characteristic low energy loss.
Application Number
12/818,262
Assignees
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (FR) Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. (CH)
Filing Date
06/18/2010
Primary/U.S. Class
152/450; 152/155; 152/246