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US 10,071,749 B2Granted
External runflat apparatus
AssigneeHutchinson
InventorsLarry W. Stuck, Charles Tabone, Christopher R. Renson
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Abstract
An external runflat apparatus for a guide wheel system of a monorail transport system. The external runflat apparatus includes a hub member and a tread member. The tread member is connected to the hub member and includes a base member and a covering over the base member.
Claims22
An external runflat apparatus for a guide wheel system of a monorail transport system, the external runflat apparatus comprising:
- a hub member configured to receive a stud for connection to a guide wheel of the monorail transport system;
- and
- a tread member connected to the hub member, wherein the tread member comprises:
- a plurality of base members removably connected to the hub member, wherein at least one of the base members defines a plurality of ear members;
- and
- a plurality of coverings, wherein each covering is over a corresponding base member.
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A wheel system of a monorail transport system, the wheel system comprising:
- a guide wheel having a rim and an inflatable tire mounted on the rim;
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- a runflat apparatus connected to the guide wheel and external to the tire, wherein the runflat apparatus comprises:
- a hub member, wherein the hub member defines a plurality of openings, wherein at least one of the plurality of openings is configured to receive a stud which connects the hub member to the guide wheel of the monorail transport system;
- and
- a tread member connected to the hub member, wherein the tread member comprises:
- a plurality of base members removably connected to the hub member;
- and
- a plurality of coverings, wherein each covering is over a corresponding base member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.