US 6,298,932 B1 · Wheel assembly for a vehicle

Abstract

A multi-disc wheel assembly for a vehicle is provided. The multi-disc wheel assembly includes a plurality of narrow discs assemblies that form a wheel assembly. The plurality of narrow disc assemblies include first and second narrow disc assemblies. A first independent drive mechanism applies a rotational force to the first narrow disc assembly to produce a first speed. A second independent drive mechanism applies a rotational force to the second narrow disc assembly to produce a second speed unequal to the first speed during a vehicle turn to minimize wheel assembly scrub.

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Dependent claims

A multi-disc wheel assembly for a vehicle comprising:

a plurality of narrow discs assemblies forming a wheel assembly, said plurality of narrow disc assemblies including first and second narrow disc assemblies;
a first independent drive mechanism for applying a rotational force to said first narrow disc assembly to produce a first speed;
a second independent drive mechanism for applying a rotational force to said second narrow disc assembly to produce a second speed unequal to said first speed during a vehicle turn;
and
an axle assembly with opposing ends, said axle assembly having one of said wheel assemblies supported on each of said ends.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Wheel assembly for a vehicle

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Wheel assembly for a vehicle

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Abstract

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