Abstract: A molded tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion and an outer circumferential portion. The inner circumferential portion may be configured to be associated with a hub. The molded tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion of the support structure, wherein the tread portion may be formed from a first polyurethane having first material characteristics. The support structure may be formed from a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics. The support structure may be chemically bonded to the tread portion.

Abstract: A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes a lower mold portion including a lower backing plate, a plurality of lower projections extending from the lower backing plate, and a plurality of lower sleeves configured to at least partially cover the lower projections. The system further includes at least one lower retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the lower backing plate and retain the lower sleeves on the lower projections. The system also includes an upper mold portion configured to be associated with the lower mold portion. The system further includes an upper backing plate, a plurality of upper projections extending from the upper backing plate, and a plurality of upper sleeves configured to at least partially cover the upper projections. The system also includes at least one upper retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the upper backing plate and retain the upper sleeves on the upper projections.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a system for manufacturing an article. The system includes a first mold half and a second mold half. The first mold half and the second mold half define a molding cavity therebetween. The molding cavity is configured to receive two outer layers and a high viscosity material provided between the two outer layers. The system also includes an actuator configured to move at least one of the first mold half and the second mold half towards the other. The first mold half and the second mold half are configured to deform the high viscosity material in conformation with a shape of the article. The high viscosity material fills a space between the two outer layers such that the two outer layers encase the high viscosity material therebetween.

Abstract: A mounting structure for adhesively bonding onto a surface includes a base, an outer face of the base and an inner face of the base. An adhesive injection port is provided on the outer face of the base for supplying an adhesive. A primary adhesive flow path is provided on the inner face of the base. The primary adhesive flow path is in fluid communication with the adhesive injection port and allows the adhesive to flow. Further, a plurality of secondary adhesive flow paths originating from the primary adhesive flow path allow the adhesive to distribute on the inner face.

Abstract: A molded tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion and an outer circumferential portion. The inner circumferential portion may be configured to be associated with a hub. The molded tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion of the support structure, wherein the tread portion may be formed from a first polyurethane having first material characteristics. The support structure may be formed from a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics. The support structure may be chemically bonded to the tread portion.

Abstract: A liner for a machine body includes a first layer including a first polyurethane having first material characteristics, and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics, and the first layer and the second layer are chemically bonded to one another. A liner system includes a liner and a liner retention system configured to couple the liner to the machine body. The liner retention system includes at least one retention strip configured to be coupled to the machine body. The retention strip has a cross-section forming a lateral profile. At least one edge of the liner has a shape configured to substantially correspond to the lateral profile of the retention strip.

Abstract: A composite material structure and a method for making the composite material structure are provided. The composite material structure includes a first stack of fiber panels arranged with fibers parallel to a loading axis to accommodate a first tension load in a first plane. The composite material structure includes a second stack of fiber panels arranged with fibers parallel to the loading axis to accommodate a second tension load in a second plane. The composite material structure includes a pre-consolidated fabric structure between the first and the second stack arranged with fibers plied perpendicular to the fibers of the first stack of fiber panels and perpendicular to the fibers of the second stack of fiber panels, the fibers further being orthogonal to the loading axis.

Abstract: An exhaust system for use with a combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust system may have an exhaust passage, a reduction catalyst disposed within the exhaust passage, and an injection device configured to inject reductant into the exhaust passage upstream of the reduction catalyst. The exhaust system may also have a dosing channel forming a portion of the exhaust passage. The dosing channel may have a thermal conductivity different than adjacent upstream and downstream portions of the exhaust passage and extend a distance upstream of the injection device sufficient to transfer enough heat to an extension of the dosing channel downstream of the injection device to cause vaporization of reductant that impinges on the downstream extension.

Abstract: A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes a lower mold portion including a lower backing plate, a plurality of lower projections extending from the lower backing plate, and a plurality of lower sleeves configured to at least partially cover the lower projections. The system further includes at least one lower retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the lower backing plate and retain the lower sleeves on the lower projections. The system also includes an upper mold portion configured to be associated with the lower mold portion. The system further includes an upper backing plate, a plurality of upper projections extending from the upper backing plate, and a plurality of upper sleeves configured to at least partially cover the upper projections. The system also includes at least one upper retention plate configured to be positioned proximate the upper backing plate and retain the upper sleeves on the upper projections.

Abstract: An idler wheel assembly for a track-type machine includes a circular body. The circular body includes a central hub portion, an annular flange portion integral with the central hub portion, and a circumferential rim portion to define an annular cavity along with the central hub portion and the annular flange portion. A sound dampening coating provided on the circular body.

Abstract: A method for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes placing a hub into a lower mold portion, and associating at least one temperature sensor with the lower mold portion. The method further includes placing an upper mold portion onto the lower mold portion and the hub, heating the mold assembly, heating a molding material, and transferring the heated molding material into the interior of the mold assembly. The method further includes heating the mold assembly and molding material until the at least one temperature sensor indicates that the molding material has reached a first temperature, and maintaining the temperature of the molding material at the first temperature for a first predetermined period of time. The method further includes reducing the temperature of the molding material to a second temperature after the first predetermined period of time, and separating the upper mold portion and molded tire from the lower mold portion.

Abstract: A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire includes a lower mold portion including a lower face plate configured to provide a lower relief corresponding to a first side of the tire. The lower mold portion also includes a plurality of lower projections extending from the lower face plate and configured to correspond to cavities in the first side of the tire, wherein the lower projections taper as the lower projections extend from the lower face plate, and wherein at least some of the lower projections are hollow. The system further includes an upper mold portion configured to be coupled to the lower mold portion. The lower mold portion and the upper mold portion are configured to be coupled to one another, such that a hub associated with the tire provides a seal between the lower mold portion and the upper mold portion.

Abstract: A fluid tank is disclosed. The fluid tank includes at least one joint including an adhesive that is non-tacky at a first temperature, has a flow point temperature at a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature, and a cure and bond temperature at a third temperature.

Abstract: An exhaust system for use with a combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust system may have an exhaust passage, a reduction catalyst disposed within the exhaust passage, and an injection device configured to inject reductant into the exhaust passage upstream of the reduction catalyst. The exhaust system may also have a dosing channel forming a portion of the exhaust passage. The dosing channel may have a thermal conductivity different than adjacent upstream and downstream portions of the exhaust passage and extend a distance upstream of the injection device sufficient to transfer enough heat to an extension of the dosing channel downstream of the injection device to cause vaporization of reductant that impinges on the downstream extension.

Abstract: A fluid tank is disclosed. The fluid tank includes at least one joint including an adhesive that is non-tacky at a first temperature, has a flow point temperature at a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature, and a cure and bond temperature at a third temperature.

Abstract: A hose with a length dimension is disclosed, the hose including a wall with a composite layer, the composite layer including cushion material and support material, the support material including a plurality of successive sublayers oriented such that each of the sublayers at least partially overlaps at least one other sublayer along any axis substantially perpendicular to the length dimension of the hose.

Abstract: A system and method for encapsulating and protecting a component assembly is disclosed. A barrier system comprising a first layer having a first set of physical properties and a second layer having a second set of physical properties is adapted to protectively surround the component assembly. A continuous transitory material is formed between the first layer and the second layer at associated first and second margin portions such that the first layer and the second layer are not prone to delamination. The physical properties of each layer of the barrier system provide protection to the component assembly from various types of physical and environmental damage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a radio frequency identification. A barrier system is adapted to encase at least a portion of a radio frequency identification device. The barrier system includes a first layer defining a first set of physical properties and a second layer defining a second set of physical properties. A continuous transitory material is formed between the first and the second layers where they are interlinked at associated first and second margin portions. The physical properties of each layer of the barrier system provide protection to the component assembly from various types of physical and environmental damage.

Abstract: A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.

Abstract: A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.