Runflat device and method for fitting the same
AssigneeRun Flat Systems Limited
InventorRichard Lust
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a runflat device arranged to be disposed within a wheel well of a wheel having a rim (5) for securing a tire (1), the device comprising a valve assembly (7, 8, 9, 10) arranged to be secured to the wheel and a plurality of part-annular components, said runflat device arranged to be drawn onto the wheel by a retraction mechanism when air pressure is applied to said valve (7, 8, 9, 10).
Claims12
A runflat device arranged to be disposed within a wheel well of a wheel having a rim (5) for securing a tire (1), the device comprising a valve assembly arranged to be secured to the wheel and a plurality of part-annular components, said runflat device arranged to be drawn together and drawn onto the wheel by a retraction mechanism when air pressure is applied to said valve.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.