OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003425

Roller guide wheel assembly with improved replaceable tire

Published: 2026-09-15T20:25:58.598476Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003425
Categories: Material Handling > Package Handling

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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

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003425
Published 2026-09-15T20:25:58.598476Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003425