---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003425"
title: "Roller guide wheel assembly with improved replaceable tire"
published_at: "2026-09-15T20:25:58.598476Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003425"
categories:
  - "material-handling/package-handling"
keywords:
  - "b66b7/046"
  - "b66b7/046"
  - "b66b7/048"
  - "b66b7/048"
  - "y10t29/49455"
  - "y10t29/49455"
---

# Roller guide wheel assembly with improved replaceable tire

## Abstract

An apparatus and method for conveniently servicing an elevator roller guide wheel assembly by replacing the tires thereof is provided. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a three-component removable roller guide tire assembly in which the removable tire portion is interconnected with a hub plate portion. A flange plate portion is then interconnected with the joinder of the said tire and hub plate portions of the assembly. The roller guide tire assembly is comprised preferably of a dual durometer matrix of polyurethane to provide the necessary wear and pressure resistance properties thereof. Each of these three plate portions is molded with a metal plate to sustain the requisite dimensions and tolerances of the apparatus. In accordance with the present invention, when usual repair and replacement of a tire in an elevator roller guide assembly is required, only the tire is replaced instead of the entire wheel assembly.

## 1. Drawings

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