MAGNETIC WHEEL FOR VEHICLES

摘要

The invention relates to a magnetic wheel which has been specially designed for vehicles that have to travel on ferromagnetic surfaces such as, for example, the iron or steel walls of large stores. The inventive wheel combines a hollow rim (1-1') and a casing (4) which is made from an elastomer material or similar, which define a cylindrical chamber (8). Moreover, a magnetic ring (9) is disposed in the aforementioned chamber and takes the form of a permanent magnet of sufficient power. The invention is characterised in that the diameter of the magnetic ring (9) is considerably smaller than that of the chamber (8), such that the ring can perform a planetary movement therein while retaining a permanent tangential position in relation to the casing (4) at the point at which it is always in contact with the ferromagnetic surface on which the vehicle is moving, thereby ensuring maximum adhesion at said point. As a result, it is possible to improve the wheel's surfacing-holding power, make the wheel lighter and increase the safety of same by dispensing with the need for an electrical power source. In addition, the inventive wheel can clear obstacles encountered on the surface.