WHEEL WITH PIEZOELECTRIC RING AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME
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1. A wheel comprising:
- a rim comprising;
a ring body defining a central axis thereof;
two flanges extending from the circumference of the ring body around the central axis, a first annular groove defined in the circumference of each flange around the central axis;
two piezoelectric rings mounted in the respective first annular grooves and configured for producing electric power under pressure; and
a tire enclosing the rim.
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Abstract
A wheel includes a rim and a tire. The rim includes a ring body defining a central axis, two flanges, and two piezoelectric rings. The flanges extend from the circumference of the ring body around the central axis. A first annular groove is defined in the circumference of each flange around the central axis. The piezoelectric rings are mounted in the respective first annular grooves and configured for producing electric power under pressure. The tire encloses the rim.
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1. A wheel comprising:
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a rim comprising; a ring body defining a central axis thereof; two flanges extending from the circumference of the ring body around the central axis, a first annular groove defined in the circumference of each flange around the central axis; two piezoelectric rings mounted in the respective first annular grooves and configured for producing electric power under pressure; and a tire enclosing the rim. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A vehicle comprising:
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a battery; and a wheel comprising; a rim comprising; a ring body defining a central axis thereof; two flanges extending from the circumference of the ring body around the central axis, a first annular groove defined in the circumference of each flange around the central axis; two piezoelectric rings mounted in the respective first annular grooves and configured for producing electric power, the piezoelectric rings electrically connected to the battery; and a tire enclosing the rim. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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