Patent ID: 8002294
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: B60B,B62K

Abstract:
1. A wheel assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a wheel body having at least a first radius and a second radius differing from the first radius, wherein the first and second radii are measured from a center of rotation of the wheel body to first and second locations on an outer contact surface of the wheel body; and a compensation mechanism including a linear support member with a first connector for attaching the compensation mechanism to a frame of the vehicle and with a second connector adjustably connecting the compensation mechanism to the wheel body, the second connector being positioned proximate to the center of rotation and spaced apart from the first connector, wherein the compensation mechanism comprises a linear position assembly adjusting a position of the second connector relative to the first connector in response to the wheel body being rotated between the first radius and the second radius, wherein the linear support member comprises a linear slide rail, wherein the second connector comprises a linear slide slidably engaging the linear slide rail, and wherein the linear slide is supported by an axle member extending from the center of rotation of the wheel body.