ELASTIC SHEAR BAND WITH COLUMNAR ELEMENTS

摘要

A shear band that may be used as part of a structurally supported wheel is provided. More particularly, a shear band constructed from resilient, columnar elements attached between outer and inner members is described. In certain embodiments, the shear band may be constructed entirely or substantially without elastomeric or polymer-based materials. Multiple embodiments are available including various arrangements of the columnar elements between the elements as well as differing geometries for the columnar elements.