Patents Assigned to Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelln
  • Passive tuned vibration absorber
    Patent number: 8646497
    Abstract: A passive tuned vibration absorber is used to attenuate unwanted vibrations in the spokes of a non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly. Each spoke has a cutaway central portion having a tuned vibration absorber n the form of a protruding member having an axial width and a radial height and the radial height of the protruding member is less than a radial height of the spoke. Additionally, a method of determining the vibrational characteristics of the spokes of a non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelln, Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventor: Steven M Cron