With Balls Patents (Class 152/27)
  • Crawler-type vehicle wheels having impact absorbing rims with resilient biasing means
    Patent number: 4069856
    Abstract: Wheels of a crawler-type vehicle have rims that are laterally movable relative to the axis in response to a force subjected on the rim. The rim is biased by resilient material to return to its normal position in response to removal of the force on the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: John W. Sogge
  • Vehicle wheel having radially movable impact absorbing rims
    Patent number: 4068698
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel has rims that are radially movable relative to the hub in response to forces acting on the rim. The rim is biased by resilient material to return to its normal position in response to removal of the force on the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Roger L. Boggs