Non-pneumatic support structures: GoodyearRecent Research Landscape
Airless tire performance depends on optimizing load-carrying spoke structures and shear band reinforcement to replicate pneumatic load transfer without inflation pressure.
What technical problems is Goodyear addressing in Non-pneumatic support structures?
Shear band ply deformation
(7)evidences
Inadequate load transfer and bonding within the composite shear band lead to premature delamination and reinforcement fatigue during operation.
Thermoplastic elastomer curing incompatibility
(8)evidences
Incompatible surface energies between cured rubber and thermoplastic elastomers lead to interfacial separation and structural failure in non-pneumatic tire assemblies.
Spoke disc structural fatigue
(20)evidences
Non-pneumatic structures often suffer from structural fatigue or insufficient load-bearing capacity when attempting to replicate the cushioning and performance of pressurized air systems.
Rim interface friction wear
(2)evidences
Friction-generated debris from braking systems escapes into the environment without a localized capture mechanism integrated into the wheel rotation.