Shock absorber wheel for vehicles

Abstract

A land vehicle wheel in which the inner annular pneumatic shock absorber element 3 is located within the wheel itself, and not in contact with the roadbed, as is the case with the pneumatic tire in prior art. The inner annular pneumatic shock absorber element is made of flexible resilient material and is fitted within the wheel between two annular rims with facing concave surfaces 2,4. Air tight pressure seals are made between the inner annular pneumatic shock absorber element 3 and the inner annular rim 4. The interacting force between the two annular rims 2,4, due to the pneumatic pressure in the annular shock absorber element, creates a strong and stable link between these rims. The friction tread 1, in contact with the roadbed, is located on the periphery of the outer annular rim 2. The tread may be made from a resilient solid rubber or plastic compound with grooves cut into it, or designs molded into it. The inner annular rim 4 is rigidly connected to the wheel support and mounting section 5, which fits over the vehicle axle hub 6.

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