Resilient Band Structure.

Abstract

An annular resilient band structure designed for installation on a ground vehicle to provide tractive propulsion force and vehicle suspension force. Resilient suspension function is achieved by an annular resilient leaf spring core encapsulated within an elastomeric sheath. Load transfer between the ground or vehicle and the band structure is obtained by means of plies or cords trained along the surfaces of the core between non-extensible beads at opposite side edges of the band structure. Propulsion capability is achieved by metallic drive shoes rivetted onto edge areas of the elastomeric sheath. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 19, 1981
Accession Number
ADD008583

Entities

People

  • Algis L. Lapsys

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Band Structures
  • Energy Bands
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Leaf Springs
  • Physical Properties
  • Solid State Properties
  • Vehicles

Readers

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  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).