Spring Patents (Class 301/136)
  • Patent number: 11180018
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a type of secure and efficient wheel assembly using fluid or solid stuffing materials so as to minimize the blowout risks, a wheel rim transmission assembly, an energy exchanging arrangement used in transporting system, and a vehicle energy storage system, as well as corresponding methods for manufacturing and preparing such assemblies and arrangements in applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Jing Ye
  • Patent number: 6364078
    Abstract: A wheel assembly for a vehicle. The wheel assembly includes a brake assembly which defines the outer radius of an annular region about the axis of the wheel assembly and a damping mass assembly for damping vertical vibrations of the wheel assembly, located within the annular region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Jams A. Parison, Lawrence D. Knox
  • Patent number: 4991698
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a vehicle body subframe, a wheel with a tire mounted upon a wheel hub assembly having a wheel spindle inside the wheel bearing. A wheel damping mass of ogival shape surrounds the outer race of the wheel bearing and is formed with a vertical slot whose length is perpendicular to the major diameter of the ogival cross section. The damping mass is formed with a pair of openings on each side of the vertical slot that accommodates a support assembly including a vertical shaft held by a shaft retainer intermediate the shaft ends, upper and lower bearings and centering springs located between the shaft retainer and each of the latter bearings. Damping fluid dissipates vibrational energy and may comprise a major component of the damping mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: David E. Hanson