The radial cross section of a thin spring steel, seamless round band is formed to a smaller radius. The forming changes the round band into an oval band with two natural, radial curved elbows. Any segment of a uniformly formed band moves with ease to any location along the oval geometry. The thin spring steel band, with a rubber tread, is mounted on two axles with four band support rims. The assembly is called 'band wheel'. Band wheel has inherent spring suspension, a large rolling radius, a low rolling resistance and a low, adjustable ground pressure.


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    Title :

    A potentially energy efficient, resilient, thin steel wheel, for use on heavy road vehicles


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2012


    Size :

    12 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 5 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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