RIM, AIRLESS TIRE AND HUBCAP DESIGNS CONFIGURED TO DIRECTIONALLY CONVEY AIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE

摘要

The present turbine fan rim, turbine fan airless tire and turbine fan hubcap designs are configured to remove air from under the underside of a moving vehicle when rotated in a particular direction, typically in a forward direction. This air movement can create a vacuum below the vehicle, which can create a down force on the vehicle increasing traction between the vehicle's tires and the road surface and lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. This downward force and partial vacuum can thus increase as the rotational velocity of the tires increases, providing greater traction at higher speeds. An additional benefit to these wheel, airless tire, and hubcap designs is the cooling effect that would be created by the flowing air on brake parts that are located near wheels of nearly all vehicles.

主权项

1. A turbine fan rim comprising:
an inner hub comprising an outer surface and a first diameter; an outer rim comprising an inner surface as well as a curbside edge and a car side edge and a second diameter wherein the second diameter of the outer rim is greater than the first diameter of the inner hub and wherein the outer rim is located circumferentially about the inner hub; and at least one turbine fan rim vane comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each turbine fan rim vane is connected to the outer surface of the inner hub and the second end of each turbine fan rim vane is connected to the inner surface of the outer rim and wherein at least one turbine fan rim vane is configured to move air in a particular direction when the inner hub and the outer rim are both rotated in a first direction.