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A split transport wheel is described including first and second wheel halves, each having an arcuate external tire receiving surface spanned by a joint surface. The two halves may be selectively assembled with the joint surfaces in juxtaposition and with the tire receiving surfaces forming a relativ

A split transport wheel is described including first and second wheel halves, each having an arcuate external tire receiving surface spanned by a joint surface. The two halves may be selectively assembled with the joint surfaces in juxtaposition and with the tire receiving surfaces forming a relatively continuous tire receiving surface. A clamp assembly releasably joins the first and second wheel halves and is selectively operable to (a) draw the respective joint surfaces together in juxtaposition and (b) release the first and second wheel halves to be separated. A tire, formed of a strip of tire material, may be releasably wrapped about the tire receiving surfaces of the wheel halves. A first tire end anchor on the first wheel half releasably receives one of the strip ends, and a second tire end anchor on the second wheel half releasably receives the remaining tire strip end. The tire end anchors are positioned inwardly adjacent the first end of each joint surface to receive and clamp the strip ends responsive to operation of the clamp assembly to draw the respective joint surfaces together.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A split transport wheel for releasably mounting a tire formed of a strip of tire material, comprising:first and second wheel halves, having arcuate external tire receiving surfaces and opposed joint surfaces spanning the tire receiving surfaces;each of said joint surfaces

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A split transport wheel for releasably mounting a tire formed of a strip of tire material, comprising:first and second wheel halves, having arcuate external tire receiving surfaces and opposed joint surfaces spanning the tire receiving surfaces;each of said joint surfaces extending between a first end and a second end and configured to be positioned in juxtaposition such that the tire receiving surfaces form a substantially annular perimeter;a clamp assembly releasably joining the first and second wheel halves and selectively operable to (a) draw the respective joint surfaces together in juxtaposition and (b) release the first and second wheel halves to be separated;a single tire end anchor situated radially inwardly adjacent the tire receiving surface at the first end of each joint surface; anda relief surface formed on the joint surface of one wheel half adjacent the second end thereof, and leading at an obtuse angle from the joint surface of the one wheel half to the associated wheel receiving surface.