Patent ID: 8985708
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: B60B

Abstract:
1. A wheel with high strength flexible spokes, comprising: a rim defining a plane, said rim having a plurality of spoke holes with corresponding adiacent nipple access holes, a hub having a plurality of flange holes; and a plurality of flexible spokes extending from said hub to said each said flexible spoke comprising: a first end and a second end and a flexible mid-portion extending between said first and second ends, said flexible mid-portion comprising a non-rigid spoke material; an anchor formed with a tapered bore to receive said first end and wherein said flexible mid-portion extends through said anchor and protrudes from said anchor at a zero degree angle from said plane; a tube having a tube axis and formed with a tapered bore to receive said second end and formed with external threads wherein said flexible mid-portion extends through said tube and protrudes from said tube at a sppke angle from said tube axis creating a bend in, said flexible mid-portion; and a nipple within said rim to threadably receive said external threads of said tube, said nipple retained within said spoke hole adjacent said nipple access hole.