Georges M. FADEL - Clemson SC, US Jaehyung Ju - Sungnam-City, KR Ashwin Michaelraj - Bryant Nagar, IN Prabhu Shankar - , US Joshua D. Summers - Clemson SC, US John C. Ziegert - Seneca SC, US
International Classification:
B60C 9/00
US Classification:
152311
Abstract:
The present invention provides an improved shear band for use in non-pneumatic tires, pneumatic tires, and other technologies. The improved shear band is uniquely constructed of honeycomb shaped units that can replace the elastomeric continuum materials such as natural or synthetic rubber or polyurethane that are typically used. In particular, honeycomb structures made of high modulus materials such as metals or polycarbonates are used that provide the desired shear strains and shear modulus when subjected to stress. When used in tire construction, improvements in rolling resistance can be obtained because of less mass being deformed and reduced hysteresis provided by these materials. The resulting mass of the shear band is greatly reduced if using low density materials. Higher density materials can be used (such as metals) without increasing mass while utilizing their characteristic low energy loss.
Method To Design Honeycombs For A Shear Flexible Structure
Joshua D. Summers - Clemson SC, US Luke A. Berglind - Greenville SC, US Jaehyung Ju - Sungnam City, KR
International Classification:
B60C 1/00 G06F 17/50
US Classification:
152151, 703 1
Abstract:
A design method for optimizing the shear layer of a shear band for use in a tire is provided. The shear layer has a honeycomb configuration and the design method optimizes the dimensions of the honeycomb.
Chiral Honeycomb Meso-Structures For Shear Flexure
Joshua D. Summers - Clemson SC, US Avinash Kolla - Clemson SC, US Jaehyung Ju - Sungnam City, KR John Ziegert - Charlotte NC, US
International Classification:
B60C 7/00 B32B 3/12
US Classification:
152246, 428116
Abstract:
A shear layer for a shear band that is used in a tire is provided that has multiple cells having a chiral configuration. The chiral configuration may be hexagonal or tetrachiral or have other configurations.
Shear Compliant Hexagonal Meso-Structures Having High Shear Strength And High Shear Strain
Joshua D. SUMMERS - Clemson SC, US Georges M. Fadel - Clemson SC, US Jaehyung Ju - Sungnam City, KR John Ziegert - Charlotte NC, US
International Classification:
B32B 3/12
US Classification:
428116
Abstract:
A shear layer for a shear band that is used in a tire is provided that has multiple cells or units having an auxetic configuration and that are constructed from aluminum or titanium alloys. The cells may have an angle of −10.
License Records
Joshua Summers
License #:
6588-S - Active
Issued Date:
Nov 19, 2013
Expiration Date:
Jul 31, 2017
Type:
Licensed Social Worker
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Joshua L. Summers M
WABASH AND LAKE, LLC Nonclassifiable Establishments
21998 S 219 St, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 311 S Division St, Carson City, NV 89703
Joshua Summers Secretary
Flashfactory.Com, Inc
741 W El Camino Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85021 14144 Dickens St, Van Nuys, CA 91423 449 E Ivy St, Mesa, AZ 85203 4040 E Brae Voe Way, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Joshua Summers, an engineering professor at Clemson University who has conducted federally funded research on the Tweel, said Michelin has faced a variety of obstacles in bringing it to market, including safety regulations designed for air-filled tires and developing a cost-effective way to manufact