Abstract: A unit comprises a double row taper rolling element bearing (1) having an inner ring means (12, 13) and an outer ring means (6), said inner ring means being fitted on an axle stub (5) between two opposite mounting faces (7, 10), means (19) being provided for preventing fretting corrosion between at least one of said mounting faces and the inner ring means. At least one mounting face and the inner ring means engage each other by means of a polymer support ring (19). The bearing unit can be applied as a railway axlebox bearing unit.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second wheel sections configured to mate in axially opposed relationship to define a rotatable wheel body. The wheel body has a peripheral outer surface extending circumferentially about an axis of rotation and a bearing cavity centered on the axis. Each of the wheel sections has an axial projection and an axial recess configured to receive the projection on the other of the wheel sections. This limits rotation of the wheel sections relative to each other about the axis when the wheel sections are received in the axially opposed relationship.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a movable decorative member to be mounted on a rotatable wheel hub including a weighted mass having a mounting portion carrying a ball bearing disposed on a boss provided on a securement cap stud. The stud includes a threaded shaft engageable with the coupler or hub per se. The coupler is a flanged base or a base having radially projecting legs wherein either the flanged base or the radial legs are detachably connected with the hub. The bearing has a turning axis and the weighted mass decorative member is eccentric or off-center of the turning axis so that the decorative member downwardly depends from the bearing in a static appearing condition. A fixed, decorative member may be included which is secured to the hub so as to rotate therewith while the movable decorative member appears stationary.

Abstract: A wheel cover assembly having an array of pocket inserts correspondingly disposed within an array of turbine pockets of a wheel cover for providing multitudes of different decorative wheel appearances. The pocket inserts are fastened to the wheel cover using an integral snap tab arrangement including integral snap tabs that extend in an inboard direction from the inboard surface of the wheel cover and that are disposed around each turbine pocket. The pocket inserts include integral snap tabs, corresponding to the integral snap tabs of the wheel cover, that extend in an inboard direction from an inboard surface of the pocket insert, and thereby interlock with the integral snap tabs of the wheel cover to retain the pocket inserts within the turbine pockets of the wheel cover. Surface treatments of the wheel cover and pocket inserts can be varied to provide a contrasting decorative appearance across the wheel cover assembly.

Abstract: A rubber crawler belt having a pattern of a lug provided on an outer circumferential side of a rubber belt has a central lug portion provided to continuously extend around a center portion in a width direction of the outer circumference of the rubber belt, in a waveform, and a plurality of branch lug portions each having a predetermined width and provided from the central lug portion toward left and right end portions of the rubber belt to be away therefrom diagonally in a circumferential direction, and an interval between the branched lug portions adjacent to each other being the same as an interval between drive protrusions, in the circumferential direction of the rubber belt.

Abstract: A rim for a spoked bicycle wheel having a tubeless tire comprises a continuous outer circumferential wall without any holes or openings, and a plurality of supports for nipples for tightening the spokes, the said supports supporting the nipples outside the section making up the rim.

Abstract: An image-holding assembly is intended for mounting over a wheel of a motor vehicle. The assembly has a base plate for attaching to the wheel, a non-rotatable disc mount coupled to the base plate and a disc cover secured to the non-rotatable disc mount. The disc cover carries a text, design or other desired image. The disc cover does not rotate with the wheel. The image remains discernable regardless of whether the vehicle is parked or is traveling along a roadway.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for protecting and altering the appearance of wheels. This apparatus, a wheel insert, is adapted to fit within a wheel hole of a wheel and thereby alter the wheel's appearance, protect the wheel hole, and keep the wheel hole clean. The wheel insert has a lining portion adapted to fit within a wheel hole, and exterior portion extending beyond the outer surface of the wheel hole and a securing portion for maintaining the wheel insert in a proper position. The wheel insert may be friction fit or snap fit within the wheel hole through the use of tabs of plugs. The wheel insert is made of plastic and is chrome plated. The wheel insert may be any desired shape or size and include a solid surface or rim.

Abstract: A lightweight axle assembly may include a bracket at each end thereof for receiving a mount at one of a plurality of positions thereon. The mount may include a standoff for spacing an actual wheel assembly a suitable distance from the bracket. The axle may be formed to include a beam for suitable cross section including I-beams, channels, or boxes, as well as cylindrical tubes. Wheels may be mounted to spindles rigidly attached, to driving axles contained within the axle assembly, or to kingpins secured to the mounts. The axle may be adjusted to accommodate a broad range of suitable, relative, distances between the mounting surface (top or bottom of the axle end) and the center line of a wheel assembly associated with the axle. Forged mounts may be manufactured to accomplish structural objectives. Meanwhile, areas of less stress may be fabricated from lighter materials of various unconventional configurations.

Abstract: A pneumatic driver tire (10) for tracked vehicles (1) has a carcass reinforcing structure (30) having two or more bias angled plies (32, 34), the cords of the first ply (32) being oppositely oriented relative to the cords of the second ply (34). The tire (10) has no integral belts on breakers and preferably has an aspect ratio of about 100 %. The tire (10) has a tread (12) with voids (70) that extend across the entire tread (12) creating soil discharge channels (70). Preferably the tire tread (12) has a central area (66) exhibiting a high net contact area and axially outer areas (60, 62) having lower net contact areas. The tread lugs (40) also have a radiused portion (48) designed to limit the tires sidewalls (16) from contacting the track.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to bicycles, and more particularly to front wheel hub assemblies for bicycles and motorcycles. Specifically, the present invention provides a novel wheel hub assembly for connecting a wheel rim to the front fork of a bicycle or motorcycle, with this same wheel hub assembly comprising an oversized single member hub-axle assembly for attachment to a fork dropout having an enlarged opening. The wheel hub assembly according to the present invention comprises an axle (or axles), a bearing assembly, a hub having flanges for connection to the wheel rim (e.g., via spokes), and a quick release clamping mechanism for securing the wheel hub assembly to the front forks of the bicycle. Additionally, the present invention provides a wheel hub assembly having an axle with an increased diameter and a dropout with an increased size at the axle/dropout interface in order to yield a more rigid interface between the wheel and fork, and provides a more stable bicycle.

Abstract: Endless rubber track laying machines are provided with a pair of track laying assemblies positioned on opposite sides of the work machine. Each track laying assembly includes an endless rubber belt entrained around a drive wheel, an idler wheel, and a plurality of supporting mid-rollers. A fluid cylinder is connected to the idler wheel for tensioning the endless rubber belts. The present recoil activated valve includes a two position poppet valve positioned between the fluid cylinder and an accumulator. With this recoil activated valve the tensioning system locks the fluid cylinder as the work machine traverses side slopes. Thus, a simple system is provided that can be solely fluid actuated or actuated by an electronic monitoring system, thereby providing a system that reduces the possibility of the endless rubber track from un-tracking.

Abstract: Removable decorative wheel covers for covering central wheel portions on wheels on various types of moving vehicles from automobiles to buses to trucks. The covers have perforated patterns of circles, rectangles, and the like, that can be punched out as needed to allow different sized wheel protrusions such as valve stems, central raised hub members, and the like to pass therethrough. The perforations can include a single closed pattern that allows a single opening to be created. Additionally, the perforations can be in a ring pattern about the outer perimeter of the disc. Still furthermore, the perforations can be in a central region of the disc. Still furthermore, the openings can be punched out to allow components on the wheel that heat up such as brakes, and the like, to be air cooled. The placement of the perforations does not overlap the areas of the design type indicia that can be placed on the external surface of the wheel cover.

Abstract: A wheel disc device includes a wheel disc and locking devices. The wheel disc includes an outer cover and a seat. The wheel disc is locked to the wheel frame of a bicycle by locking devices. Illumination devices, audio devices or video devices can be attached to the wheel disc. Therefore, as power is actuated and the bicycle is driven, light cycles with different patterns or audio effects will be emitted. By the present invention, different decorations can be firmly secured to the wheel of a bicycle.

Abstract: A mounted assembly of a mounting wheel, a tire provided with sidewalls between a tread and parts of the tire intended to come in contact with said wheel after mounting of the tire on the wheel and a wheel hubcap fastened to the wheel. The mounted assembly is characterized in that one of the sidewalls cooperates with the hubcap to secure a good angular position of the hubcap in relation to said sidewall as well as to maintain the angular position during the use of the assembly on the vehicle.

Abstract: A retaining article secures ornamentation, namely wheel caps and wheel covers, to a wheel. The retaining article is a unitary structure. It is received by the ornamentation which has an inboard surface with a number of protrusions extending out therefrom. The protrusions are cylindrical in shape. The retaining article has a ring with a number of openings. The openings receive the protruding cylinders therein and are secured thereto by a number of tabs. The tabs are bent by the protruding cylinders. Legs extend out from the ring. The legs are forced over lug nuts which secure the wheel to a wheel hub. The legs engage a recess in the lug nuts creating a positive engagement with the lug nuts.

Abstract: Endless track laying work machines are provided with a pair of track roller assemblies positioned on opposite sides of the work machine. Each track roller assembly includes an endless rubber belt entrained around a drive wheel, an idler wheel, and a plurality of supporting mid-rollers. Each track roller assembly is connected with and supported by a suspension member that provides both rearward and upward deflection. The present suspension member includes a first member that is rigidly attached to the machine frame. A second member is pivotally connected to the first member. A cushioning assembly is formed in an arcuate configuration by a first flexible member that is connected to the first member, a second flexible member that is connected to the second member and a wedge member interposes the first and second flexible members.

Abstract: A self-tensioning device for snow chains (2) for vehicles includes an outer element (3) closable in a ring, suitable to be placed on the outer side of the wheel (1), an inner element closable in a ring, suitable to be placed on the inner side of the wheel (1), inner and outer elements being joined by variously composed elements (10) creating the traction on the tread, the outer element having a terminal portion (7) passing through a non-return device (5) which makes it slide only in the chain tensioning direction and not in the opposite slackening direction, a storage block (20) containing an elastic element (21) able to hook, tension and retain the terminal portion (7) being provided on the outer ring.

Abstract: A track belt assembly includes an elastomeric track member which forms a closed loop. The elastomeric track member is advanced in a path of movement when a work machine is advanced in the forward direction of movement. The track belt assembly further includes a number of elastomeric tread bars mounted on an outer surface of the track member. A first cross section of each of the number of tread bars which is taken in a longitudinal direction which is oriented parallel to the forward direction of movement defines a leading terminal end point, a leading edge transition point, a trailing edge transition point, and a trailing terminal end point. The distance between the track member and each point of the first cross section which is interposed between the leading terminal end point and the leading edge transition point is smaller than the distance between the track member and the leading edge transition point.

Abstract: A detachable device of a stroller wheel includes a connecting member, two wheels and a fixing member; the wheels are rotatably mounted on the connecting member, and the fixing member is pivoted on the connecting member. A connecting rod coupled to a lower end of a frame of the stroller is separately connected to the connecting member. The fixing member can be pivoted between a fixing position where a fixing hollow thereof firmly connects a protrusion on the lower end of the frame, and an unlocked position where the fixing hollow separates from the protrusion to allow the wheel to be removed from the frame.