Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
C301S005100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08002294
ABSTRACT:
A non-circular wheel assembly for vehicles. The wheel assembly includes a wheel body having a first radius and a second radius, measured from a center of rotation of the wheel body. The wheel assembly includes a compensation mechanism compensating for changing height values of the center of rotation with respect to an external contact surface of the wheel during rotation. The compensation mechanism includes a linear support member with a first connector mounting a vehicle frame to the wheel body. A second connector adjustably connects the compensation mechanism to the wheel body and is positioned at the center of rotation but apart from the first connector. The compensation mechanism includes a linear position assembly adjusting positions of the second connector relative to the first connector during rotation, which allows a distance between the first connector and the outer contact surface to remain constant to provide a single ride height.
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Culbreth Eric
Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Lembke Kent A.
Marsh & Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP
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