Abstract: A multi-chamber tire, comprising an outer layer portion and an flexible ring body in an annular fashion; the outer layer portion is arranged on the external side of the flexible ring body; the flexible ring portion is provided with chambers arranged around the flexible ring portion; the chambers are provided with a plurality of partitioned gussets; each of the partitioned gussets is arranged around the flexible ring body and extends along the axial and radial directions, and the plurality of partitioned gussets are arranged around the flexible ring body alternately, dividing the chambers into a plurality of isolating chambers isolated from each other.
Abstract: A wheel assembly for use with a vehicle is provided. The wheel assembly includes a first inner wheel portion, a second inner wheel portion positioned adjacent to the first inner wheel portion, a first wheel bladder coupled to the first inner wheel portion, and a second wheel bladder coupled to the second inner wheel portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 19, 2013
Date of Patent:
February 23, 2016
Assignee:
The Boeing Company
Inventors:
Anthony D. Drury, Richard Randon Durbin