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US 8,678,054 B2Granted
Segmented tire apparatus
AssigneeScennco, Inc.
InventorEric R MacPherson
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Abstract
A Segmented Tire Apparatus for improving the reliability and performance of irrigation systems. The Segmented Tire Apparatus includes a plurality of arcuate tire segments coupleable end to end to form a circular tire. Each of the arcuate tire segments has a plurality of treads which may be radial, transverse, or semi-transverse. Additionally the apparatus may be filled with a closed cell foam to provide stability and rigidity while inhibiting water from collecting on the inside of the tire.
Claims8
A segmented tire apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of tire segments, each one of said plurality of tire segments being generally arcuate, each one of said plurality of tire segments being mountable onto a rim;
- wherein each one of said plurality of tire segments further comprises:
- a radial tread, said radial tread being positioned on an outer surface of said tire segment substantially along a circumference;
- a first group of semi-transverse treads extending from at least adjacent to said radial tread in a first direction;
- a second group of semi-transverse treads extending from at least adjacent to said radial tread in a second direction;
- a first coupling flange positioned at a first end of said tire segment;
- a second coupling flange positioned at a second end of said tire segment;
- at least one friction plate positioned radially inward of a first coupling flange of a first one of said plurality of tire segments and radially inward of a second coupling flange of a second one of said plurality of tire segments.
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