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Run-flat tire failures present significant safety risks, particularly at highway speeds where sudden deflation can lead to loss of vehicle control. Current data shows that approximately 23% of roadside incidents involve tire-related issues, with complete deflation occurring within 2-3 minutes of a typical puncture in conventional tires—leaving drivers minimal time to react safely.

The fundamental challenge lies in maintaining structural integrity and vehicle handling characteristics after a puncture while keeping tire mass, rolling resistance, and production costs within acceptable limits.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including reinforced sidewall architectures, self-sealing compounds, multi-chamber pressure systems, and cross-compounded support layers. These and other approaches focus on enabling safe continued operation after tire damage while meeting durability and performance requirements for modern vehicles.

1. Tire Auxiliary Inner Support Device with Carbon Fiber Sector-Shaped Blocks and Adjustable Spacing Mechanism

XIAN YUANTONG NAITE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY TECH CO LTD, XIAN YUANTONG NAITE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

A tire auxiliary inner support device for run-flat tires that improves safety of heavy-duty vehicles like trucks. The device has sector-shaped support blocks connected around the tire rim to provide hoop strength when the tire loses pressure. The support blocks are made of carbon fiber skeletons with locking bolts and positioning pins to adjust spacing. The carbon fiber provides high strength and light weight compared to polymer-based supports. The device allows heavy-duty vehicles to keep moving after a tire blowout without risk of failure or loss of control.

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2. Run-Flat Tire with Reinforced Carcass Frame and Sidewall Profiles for Enhanced Durability and Puncture Resistance

SHANDONG LINGLONG TYRE CO LTD, 2023

Run-flat tire design with improved durability and puncture resistance compared to traditional run-flat tires. The tire has features like a carcass frame, sidewall reinforcing profiles, bead fillers, and carcass reinforcing profiles to provide overall tire support, enhance sidewall strength, and prevent deformation issues when run flat. This improves durability under deflation, reduces stress concentrations, and maintains tire shape better compared to adding integral supports.

3. Tire with Internal Foam Layer and Conductive Metal Films for Puncture Detection and Explosion Prevention

WUXI SHUANGQUAN MECH MANUFACTURING CO LTD, WUXI SHUANGQUAN MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING CO LTD, 2023

A long-lasting anti-puncture, anti-explosion tire with puncture alarm for electric vehicles that allows driving after punctures and prevents explosions. The tire has a thickened foam layer sandwiched between two metal films inside. The foam layer is filled with a thin foam layer. The metal films have connecting wires passing through. When punctured, the foam compresses and makes contact with the metal films, completing a circuit to trigger an alarm. This allows driving with punctures for longer than conventional tires. The thick foam prevents full deflation. The foam absorbs puncture objects and seals minor leaks. The metal films prevent explosions. The foam layer is thicker than normal for added protection.

4. Tire with Inner Steel Ring and Inflatable Support Assembly for Pressure Loss Stability

JIANGSU JIUXIANG TECH CO LTD, JIANGSU JIUXIANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

Safety and explosion-proof tire for automobiles that prevents blowouts and deflation-induced accidents. The tire has an inner steel ring with a groove that connects to the wheel hub. Inside the groove is a support plate with columns. Between the plate and columns is a support assembly with air bags. The assembly inflates when the tire loses pressure, providing support to prevent vehicle instability and accidents. An air nozzle and valves fill and seal the bags. The steel ring prevents tire deformation.

5. Reinforcement Profile for Run-Flat Tires with Integrated Bead Filler, Carcass Frame, Airtight Seal, and Sidewall Reinforcement

HUBEI LINGLONG TIRE CO LTD, 2023

Reinforcement profile for run-flat tires that improves their zero-pressure driving capability. The profile includes a bead filler with a steel wire, a carcass frame, carcass reinforcement, an airtight part, a buffer strip, and a sidewall reinforcing component. The airtight part contacts the carcass frame and seals against air leakage when the tire loses pressure. The buffer strip between the airtight part and carcass frame absorbs deformation forces to prevent tearing. The sidewall reinforcing component provides additional strength to the sidewall. This profile design allows the tire to continue driving without air pressure for a longer distance compared to conventional run-flat tires.

6. Multi-Layered Tire with Rectangular Internal Block and Reinforced Anti-Puncture Structure

JIANGSU TOP TIRE CO LTD, 2023

Safety puncture-proof tire with multiple layers of puncture protection to prevent flat tires from road debris. The tire has a rectangular block inside the wheel frame, surrounded by a cushion belt, inner tube, tire, and layers of reinforcement. The outer tire wall has a styrene-butadiene rubber reinforcement layer fixed to the chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber reinforcement layer, followed by a high manganese steel anti-puncture layer. The inner tube has a resin anti-puncture layer, covered by an aramid fiber layer. This multi-layered puncture protection system provides robust defense against punctures and damage from road hazards.

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7. Puncture Recovery and Load Distribution Mechanism in Flat-Run Tire

GRAPHIC ERA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY, GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY, 2023

Flat-run tire with self-puncture recovery capability that allows uninterrupted driving even after a tire puncture occurs. The tire maintains structural integrity, supports vehicle weight, and provides traction after a puncture to prevent sudden loss of pressure. The tire design involves a puncture recovery mechanism that captures and utilizes the remaining air in the tire after a puncture to provide temporary run-flat capability. It also includes a run-flat system that distributes the load evenly across the tire to prevent further damage and ensure adequate control.

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8. Run-Flat Tire with Multi-Layer Reinforcement Including Sidewall, Bead, and Crescent Shoulder Structures

CHERY AUTOMOBILE CO LTD, 2023

Run-flat tire design that improves durability and performance when driven with zero air pressure. The tire has a reinforcing rubber layer on the sidewall, a bead reinforcing layer between the carcass and apex, and a crescent-shaped reinforcing rubber layer on the shoulder. The reinforcing rubber layer on the sidewall provides rigidity. The bead reinforcing layer made of steel wire strengthens the sidewall and bead area. The crescent-shaped shoulder reinforcement reduces deformation when driven flat. These reinforcing layers improve durability and support when air pressure is low.

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9. Composite Fiber Reinforcement with UHMWPE and N66 for Full Explosion-Proof Tire Durability

QINGDAO DOUBLESTAR TIRE IND CO LTD, QINGDAO DOUBLESTAR TIRE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, 2022

A reinforcement for full explosion-proof tires that improves the durability and lifespan of run-flat tires. The reinforcement uses a composite fiber skeleton made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and polyhexamethylene adipamide (N66) fibers. The composite fiber has better strength retention and dimensional stability compared to traditional fibers like PET. It also has reduced water absorption. The composite fiber is twisted with specific spacing between the cords to provide high strength and adhesion. The composite fiber is covered with a thin layer of rubber on the upper and lower surfaces to prevent delamination. This composite fiber reinforcement reduces deformation, heat buildup, and failure compared to traditional fiber reinforcements in full explosion-proof tires.

10. Tire with Puncture Prevention Layer Comprising Buffer, Wire Braid, Puncture Plate, Gel Repair Fluid, and Elastic Protective Layer

YANCHENG JIMU SHITONG RUBBER IND CO LTD, YANCHENG JIMU SHITONG RUBBER INDUSTRY CO LTD, 2022

Puncture-resistant low heat build-up tire with improved puncture protection and reduced internal heat build-up compared to conventional tires. The tire has a unique puncture prevention layer between the outer and inner tire layers. This layer includes a buffer, wire braid, puncture plate, gel repair fluid, and elastic protective layer. The buffer reduces external piercing force. The wire braid and puncture plate prevent inner tire punctures. The gel repair fluid seals around punctures to prevent air loss. The elastic protective layer surrounds the repair fluid. This layer setup provides enhanced puncture resistance and prevents inner tire damage from external objects. The gel repair fluid also seals around objects to prevent air loss. The buffer reduces piercing force. This reduces internal heat build-up compared to conventional tires where heat can't easily dissipate during contact with the road.

11. Vehicle Tire with Internal Support System Comprising Energy-Absorbing Cavities

TANG RONGLING, 2022

Vehicle tire with improved safety and durability after punctures. The tire has an internal support system that prevents excessive deformation and blowouts when air pressure is low. The support system is a cavity filled with items like airbags, balls, and fluid. These components absorb energy from impacts and expand to replace damaged ones. This allows the tire to maintain shape and support when punctured, reducing deformations and enabling safe driving until repairs can be made.

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12. Run-Flat Tire with Internal Support Assembly Comprising Springs, Frames, and Sliding Blocks

RIZHAO HONGLONG ENERGY CO LTD, 2022

Run-flat tire with improved support and stability after blowouts. The tire has a strong explosion-proof capability to prevent vehicle instability and loss of control when a tire blows out. It achieves this by adding a support assembly with springs, frames, and sliding blocks inside the wheel hub. The assembly provides an internal buffer and reinforcement to prevent wheel hub deformation and sidewall deviation when the tire loses air pressure. This maintains vehicle balance and stability after a blowout.

13. Run-Flat Tire Structure with Steel Belts and Crescent-Shaped Carcass in Sidewall

QINGDAO LIYANG RUBBER TECH CO LTD, QINGDAO LIYANG RUBBER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Low rolling resistance run-flat tire structure that improves safety and durability when the tire loses air pressure. The tire has steel belts extending into the shoulder and sidewall areas to provide support in those locations when the tire is deflated. This prevents excessive wear and sidewall collapse. The belts also help support the tire if it loses air, allowing the vehicle to continue driving. The sidewall has reinforcement to further enhance run-flat capability. The tire has a crescent-shaped carcass in the sidewall that extends into the shoulder.

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14. Pneumatic Vehicle Tire with Reinforced Sidewall Profiles for Emergency Running Capability

CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, 2022

A pneumatic vehicle tire with emergency running properties that allows the tire to be driven safely for a certain distance if it loses air pressure. The tire has features like a profiled tread, multi-layer belt, sidewalls with reinforced profiles, and a carcass. The reinforced profiles in the sidewalls provide the emergency running ability. The tire can continue driving without air pressure for a limited distance before needing replacement.

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15. Run-Flat Tire with Beads, Sidewalls, and Inter-Bead Space Configuration

TOYO TIRE CORP, 2022

Run-flat tire capable of traveling a certain distance even when the internal pressure drops to about atmospheric pressure. The tire includes a pair of beads provided on both sides in the tire width direction, a pair of sidewalls extending outward in the tire radial direction from each of the pair of beads, a tread arranged between the pair of sidewalls, and a space between the pair of beads.

16. Tire with Composite Support Rubber for Enhanced Run-Flat Performance and Structural Integrity

QINGDAO DOUBLE STAR TIRE INDUSTRY LTD CO, QINGDAO DOUBLE-STAR TIRE INDUSTRY LIMITED CO, 2022

Explosion-proof tire with improved durability and comfort when run flat. The tire has an inner liner, a support rubber, and a carcass. The support rubber provides run-flat capability when the tire loses air pressure. The support rubber composition is a composite of different rubber types with varying hardnesses. This composite rubber prevents delamination and blowouts by distributing deformation forces more uniformly compared to a single rubber type. The support rubber also uses a thinner glue layer compared to a solid support, reducing tire weight and rolling resistance.

17. Run-Flat Tire with Crescent-Shaped Sidewall Support Rubber and Reinforcing Layer

SHANDONG HONGYUAN TIRE CO LTD, 2022

Support type run-flat tire with improved support and durability in low air pressure or flat conditions. The tire has a crescent-shaped support rubber between the inner liner and ply at the sidewalls and shoulders. This provides additional reinforcement to prevent excessive deformation when air pressure is low. The crescent shape optimizes mechanical properties and strength. The tire also has a reinforcing layer, bead ring, and apex rubber to further support the sidewalls, shoulder, and overall shape. This improves load carrying capacity and prevents rolling issues in flat tire scenarios.

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18. Telescopic Rod and Spring-Loaded Sleeve Assembly for Stabilized Run-Flat Tire Operation

TIANJIN COMPANY FOR GINGSHANG RUBBER PRODUCT LTD, 2022

Explosion-proof tire design for run-flat capability that allows stable operation after puncture. The tire has a detection chamber inside the tire. When the tire bursts, the chamber collapses and squeezes an air cushion. This squeezes a support block with a rubber tire and a telescopic rod. The rod extends into a spring-loaded sleeve. The sleeve limits rod movement to keep the block and tire fixed on the wheel hub, preventing unbalanced rolling.

19. Puncture-Proof Self-Sealing Tire with Stab-Resistant Rubber, Airtight Layers, and Concave-Convex Finger Ports

XU GUANGXIAN, 2022

Explosion-proof puncture-proof self-sealing tire that reduces the risk of tire punctures and provides a sealed inner volume to prevent air leakage. The tire has features like stab-resistant rubber, finger ports, and airtight layers to prevent penetration and seal punctures. The tire has a tread with pattern grooves and concave-convex finger ports on the sides. Inside the tread is a puncture-proof rubber layer, airtight layer, and double nylon plies. The bead rings are inside the tread. The stab-resistant rubber is fixed to the tread's inner wall. The nylon plies are attached to the tread ends. This prevents punctures and seals them via the finger ports. The airtight layers prevent air loss.

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20. Run-Flat Tire with Fiber Cord Reinforced Support Structure

QINGDAO DOUBLE STAR TIRE INDUSTRY LTD CO, QINGDAO DOUBLE-STAR TIRE INDUSTRY LIMITED CO, 2022

Run-flat tire support structure that allows a tire to continue rolling and driving for at least 60 km at 60 km/h even when completely deflated. The structure uses a thin layer of fiber cord reinforcement instead of a thick rubber support layer. This reduces weight, cost, and rolling resistance compared to traditional run-flat tires with thick rubber supports. The fiber cord layer provides sidewall flexural durability without excessive thickness and hardness. The thinner support also avoids stress concentration on the sidewall and reduces hidden safety risks.

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21. Run-Flat Tire with Reinforcing Rubber on Carcass Ply for Reduced Bending Deformation and Rim Detachment Prevention

22. Vehicle Tire Assembly with Internal Auxiliary Tire and Support Clamp for Enhanced Stability

23. Composite Support Structure for Run-Flat Tire Lower Sidewall with Integrated Apex and Triangular Rubber Configuration

24. Tire Inner Support Device with Sliding Arc-Shaped Blocks and Preloaded Springs

25. Run-Flat Tire with Crescent-Shaped Support Rubber Layer in Sidewall and Shoulder

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