Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240239168). TIRE COVER FOR WHEELCHAIR simplified abstract

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TIRE COVER FOR WHEELCHAIR

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yoshitaka Eto of Gotemba-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP)

TIRE COVER FOR WHEELCHAIR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239168 titled 'TIRE COVER FOR WHEELCHAIR

The tire cover in this patent application is designed to cover a wheelchair tire in the radial direction using multiple arc-shaped cover pieces.

  • Each cover piece has an opening groove on its inner circumferential side.
  • The opening groove features a sliding surface and a friction surface on its inner surface.
  • The sliding surface is located near the opening end, while the friction surface is on the bottom surface of the opening groove.
  • The sliding surface is closer to the opening end than the friction surface.

Potential Applications: - Wheelchair tire protection - Enhanced wheelchair tire grip - Customizable tire cover designs

Problems Solved: - Protecting wheelchair tires from external elements - Improving traction and grip on various surfaces

Benefits: - Prolongs the lifespan of wheelchair tires - Enhances wheelchair maneuverability and stability - Customizable design options for personalization

Commercial Applications: - Wheelchair accessory market - Medical equipment suppliers - Rehabilitation centers

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this tire cover improve wheelchair performance? 2. What materials are typically used in manufacturing these tire covers?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on wheelchair tire cover materials and design improvements.


Original Abstract Submitted

the tire cover covers a tire of the wheelchair from outside in the radial direction. the tire cover comprises a plurality of cover pieces, each of which has an arc shape. an opening groove is formed on an inner circumferential side of each of the plurality of cover pieces. a sliding surface and a friction surface are formed on an inner surface of the opening groove. the sliding surface is formed near an opening end. the friction surface is formed on a bottom surface of the opening groove such that the sliding surface is nearer to the opening end than the friction surface is to the opening end.

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