公开(公告)号：US06420005B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09587841

申请日：2000-06-06

Applicant: Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B32B108

CPC classification number: B60C9/18 ,  B60C17/00 ,  Y10T152/1018 ,  Y10T152/10783 ,  Y10T428/1393

Abstract: A run flat pneumatic tire has a thin annular band embedded in a crown portion of the tire. The band preferably is a composite member formed of a plurality of layers elongated strip material providing the band with inner and outer annular axially extending surfaces terminating in a pair of outer end portions. Either one or both of the outer end portions are tapered toward the other end portion and toward a pair of end edges to reduce interlaminar shear. The end edges can be straight or rounded surfaces and the tapered outer end portions may be coated with fiber filled epoxy coating.

Abstract translation: 运行平的充气轮胎具有嵌入在轮胎的胎冠部分中的薄环形带。 带优选地是由多层细长带状材料形成的复合构件，该带状材料提供带有终止于一对外端部中的内部和外部环形轴向延伸表面的表面。 外端部中的一个或两个均朝向另一端部朝向一对端部边缘逐渐变细，以减少层间剪切。 端边缘可以是直的或圆形的表面，并且锥形外端部分可以涂覆有纤维填充的环氧树脂涂层。

公开(公告)号：US06405773B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09594117

申请日：2000-06-14

Applicant: Stephen M. Vossberg ,  Charles D. Spragg ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Stephen M. Vossberg ,  Charles D. Spragg ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B60C918

CPC classification number: B60C9/18 ,  B60C17/00 ,  Y10T152/1018 ,  Y10T152/10765

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is reinforced by a thin annular composite band embedded in the crown portion of the tire to enable the tire to resist compressive forces in the tire when in an uninflated condition. The band is formed of a plurality of wound layers of first and second resin coated fiber tows wherein the first tow is formed of fibers twisted at a greater angle than the fibers in the second tow. Layers of the first tow are located adjacent the neutral axis of the band to provide interlaminar shear strength with the tow layers located adjacent the inner and outer surfaces of the band being formed predominately of the second tow to provide a high level circumferential stiffness. The intermediate tow layers are formed of both type of tows to provide a transition zone between the central interlaminar shear strength and the outer circumferential stiffness.

Abstract translation: 充气轮胎由嵌入在轮胎冠部中的薄的环形复合带增强，使得当处于未膨胀状态时轮胎能够抵抗轮胎中的压缩力。 该带由多个第一和第二树脂涂覆的纤维束的缠绕层形成，其中第一丝束由比第二丝束中的纤维更大的角度扭转的纤维形成。 第一丝束的层位于带的中性轴线附近以提供层间剪切强度，其中位于邻近带的内表面和外表面的丝束层主要由第二丝束形成以提供高水平的周向刚度。 中间丝束层由两种类型的丝束形成，以在中心层间剪切强度和外周刚度之间提供过渡区。

公开(公告)号：US6117258A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-12

申请号：US67062

申请日：1998-04-27

Applicant: Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B60C11/00 ,  B29D30/00 ,  B29D30/22 ,  B29D30/70 ,  B60C9/18 ,  B60C13/00 ,  B60C17/00 ,  B29D30/08

CPC classification number: B60C17/00 ,  B29D30/0005 ,  B29D30/70 ,  B60C9/18 ,  B29D2030/201 ,  B29L2030/005 ,  Y10T152/10765 ,  Y10T152/1081

Abstract: A method for building a run flat pneumatic tire by precoating a thin high strength annular band of material with a layer of rubber to form a rubber/band composite. The rubber coated band composite is at least partially cured and then assembled between a body ply carcass and a tread package in a usual second stage tire building machine. The band can be encased completely with the rubber or the rubber can be applied only to the outside surface, the inside surface or the end edges of the band or any combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US06769294B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US09948894

申请日：2001-09-07

Applicant: Martin A. Yurjevich ,  James M. Kirby ,  Charles D. Spragg ,  Andrew K. Reinhart

Inventor： Martin A. Yurjevich ,  James M. Kirby ,  Charles D. Spragg ,  Andrew K. Reinhart

IPC: G01F1700

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B60C23/0498 ,  B60C23/20 ,  Y10T152/10 ,  Y10T152/10495

Abstract: The invention provides a tire and a method for analyzing the temperature exposure to the tire. The tire and the method allow an investigator to determine the maximum temperature the tire experienced during its operation. This information offers a potential cause for the tire failure by allowing the investigator to determine a maximum temperature experienced by an area of the tire by reviewing a non-reversible, temperature-indicating label positioned at a location in the tire. The information may be used to identify a potential cause of a tire failure after the failure has occurred. The information may also be used to identify a damaged tire before the tire fails.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于分析轮胎温度暴露的轮胎和方法。 轮胎和方法允许研究者确定轮胎在其操作期间经历的最高温度。 该信息通过允许研究者通过查看位于轮胎中的位置处的不可逆的温度指示标签来确定轮胎区域所经历的最大温度来提供轮胎故障的潜在原因。 该信息可用于识别发生故障之后轮胎故障的潜在原因。 该信息也可用于在轮胎故障之前识别受损的轮胎。

公开(公告)号：US06460586B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09537916

申请日：2000-03-29

Applicant: Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B60C918

CPC classification number: B60C9/18 ,  B60C9/1821 ,  B60C17/00 ,  Y10T152/10765 ,  Y10T152/1081

Abstract: A run flat pneumatic tire includes a thin annular band embedded in the crown portion of the tire wherein the band is formed with three distinct regions. Radially spaced inner and outer regions are formed of high modulus materials and a central region is formed of a material more elastic than the other two regions providing a band having high interlaminar shear strength. Reinforcing fibers are placed in various orientations in certain of the regions to enable various materials to achieve the required band stiffness for load carrying capability and the interlaminar shear strength at the central axis of the band.

Abstract translation: 运行平的充气轮胎包括嵌入在轮胎的胎冠部分中的薄环形带，其中带形成有三个不同的区域。 径向间隔的内部和外部区域由高模量材料形成，并且中心区域由比提供具有高层间剪切强度的带的其它两个区域更具弹性的材料形成。 增强纤维在某些区域中以各种取向放置，以使得各种材料能够实现载带承载能力所需的带刚度和带的中心轴上的层间剪切强度。

公开(公告)号：US06363986B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09507168

申请日：2000-02-18

Applicant: Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B60C918

CPC classification number: B60C17/00 ,  B29D30/0005 ,  B29D30/70 ,  B29D2030/201 ,  B29L2030/005 ,  B60C9/18 ,  Y10T152/10765 ,  Y10T152/1081

Abstract: A method for building a run flat pneumatic tire by precoating a thin high strength annular band of material with a layer of rubber to form a rubber/band composite. The rubber coated band composite is at least partially cured and then assembled between a body ply carcass and a tread package in a usual second stage tire building machine. The band can be encased completely with the rubber or the rubber can be applied only to the outside surface, the inside surface or the end edges of the band or any combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种通过预先涂覆薄的高强度环形带材料与橡胶层以形成橡胶/带复合材料来建造跑步充气轮胎的方法。 橡胶涂层带复合材料至少部分固化，然后在通常的第二阶段轮胎成型机中组装在主体帘布层胎体和胎面包装之间。 带可以用橡胶完全包裹，或者橡胶只能施加到带的外表面，内表面或端边缘或其任何组合。

公开(公告)号：US06321808B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09537657

申请日：2000-03-29

Applicant: Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B60C918

CPC classification number: B29D30/46 ,  B29D30/70 ,  B60C9/18 ,  B60C17/00 ,  Y10T152/10765

Abstract: A run flat pneumatic tire includes a thin annular monolithic band embedded in the crown portion of the tire wherein the band has a helical cut extending between opposite band edges. The cut has an arcuate length between 45° and 360° and provides a circumferentially expandable band which enhances molding of the tire by enabling the band to expand during molding to minimize porosity and reduce entrapment of air between the band and tread rubber. Alternately, a pair of helically cut bands are joined by an intervening band of rubber and a reinforcing layer of reinforcing cords in a rubber skim may extend about the outer surface of the expandable band or bands.

Abstract translation: 运行平坦的充气轮胎包括嵌入在轮胎的冠部中的薄的环形单片带，其中带具有在相对的带边缘之间延伸的螺旋切口。 该切割具有45°至360°之间的弧形长度并且提供周向可扩展的带，其通过在模制期间使带能够膨胀来增强轮胎的模制，以最小化孔隙率并减少带和胎面橡胶之间的空气的捕获。 或者，一对螺旋切割的带通过橡胶的中间带连接，并且橡胶撇胶中的增强帘线的增强层可以围绕可膨胀带或带的外表面延伸。

公开(公告)号：US6148885A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US120210

申请日：1998-07-21

Applicant: Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

Inventor： Charles D. Spragg ,  James M. Kirby ,  Edward G. Markow

IPC: B29C53/14 ,  B29C53/78 ,  B29C53/80 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29D30/30 ,  B29D30/44 ,  B60C9/18 ,  B60C9/20 ,  B60C9/22 ,  B60C17/00 ,  B60C19/12 ,  D02G3/06 ,  D02G3/26

CPC classification number: B29C70/20 ,  B29C53/14 ,  B29C53/785 ,  B29C53/8083 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B60C17/00 ,  B60C19/12 ,  B60C9/18 ,  B60C9/2204 ,  D02G3/06 ,  D02G3/26 ,  B29D2030/201 ,  Y10T152/1018 ,  Y10T152/10765 ,  Y10T152/10774 ,  Y10T152/10783 ,  Y10T152/1081

Abstract: A band element for mounting in the crown portion of a pneumatic tire to provide run flat ability to the tire in the event of loss of air pressure and to provide increased puncture resistance is formed of flat strips of tape having fibers embedded in a resin matrix which in one embodiment are twisted and then pultruded to provide a rectangular cross sectional configuration. The twisted tape is wrapped about a mandrel and forms either the only layer, or the intermediate layer of a composite band in combination with inner and outer layers of flat tape or wound filament fibers, whereby the fibers in the tape extend across the central axis of the band to reduce interlaminar sheer. In another embodiment, a plurality of dimples or depressions are formed in the individual tape layers to extend a plurality of the fibers across the layer boundaries to reduce interlaminar sheer.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在充气轮胎的胎冠部分中的带元件在空气压力损失的情况下提供跑轮平坦能力并提供增加的抗穿刺性是由具有嵌入在树脂基体中的纤维的带状扁平带形成的， 在一个实施例中被扭曲，然后拉挤，以提供矩形横截面构型。 缠绕的带被卷绕在心轴上并且形成复合带的唯一层或中间层，与平带或缠绕的细丝纤维的内层和外层组合，由此带中的纤维延伸穿过中心轴 该乐队减少层间透明度。 在另一个实施例中，在单个带层中形成多个凹坑或凹陷，以将多个纤维跨越层边界延伸以减少层间透明度。

公开(公告)号：US5267847A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-07

申请号：US917299

申请日：1992-07-23

Applicant: Georg G. A. Bohm ,  Arthur W. Greenstreet ,  Gregory D. Chaplin ,  Charles D. Spragg

Inventor： Georg G. A. Bohm ,  Arthur W. Greenstreet ,  Gregory D. Chaplin ,  Charles D. Spragg

IPC: B29C47/38 ,  B29C47/50 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C47/60 ,  B29C47/84

CPC classification number: B29C47/367 ,  B29C47/0019 ,  B29C47/364 ,  B29C47/38 ,  B29C47/6043 ,  B29C47/6087 ,  B29C47/666 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C2947/92019 ,  B29C2947/92104 ,  B29C2947/92209 ,  B29C2947/9238 ,  B29C2947/92466 ,  B29C2947/9258 ,  B29C2947/9259 ,  B29C2947/926 ,  B29C2947/92657 ,  B29C2947/92704 ,  B29C2947/92809 ,  B29C2947/92866 ,  B29C2947/92876 ,  B29C2947/92885 ,  B29C2947/92961 ,  B29C2947/9298 ,  B29L2030/00

Abstract: A compact and precision extrusion system for extruding strips of rubber compounds with profiles of accurate dimensions. Strips of rubber compound are uniformly heated and mixed in an extruder and then passed through a low pressure drop strainer to remove foreign matter. The strained compound then is fed directly into a gear pump which delivers precise volumes of the rubber compound immediately into the spread chamber of an extrusion head after which it passes through a die to form a precise strip of the rubber compound. The strainer and extrusion head are movably mounted with respect to the gear pump for axial separation from the gear pump for easy removal of the rubber compound from the various components of the system to facilitate compound changes. A control system regulates the speed of the extruder to provide a near constant pressure at the entrance port of the gear pump to precisely regulate the rate of extrusion of the compound from the extrusion head. The extruder preferably includes a feed section, a pressure generation section, and a mix section which maintain the temperature of the rubber compound below 100.degree. C.

Abstract translation: 一种紧凑和精密的挤出系统，用于挤出具有精确尺寸的轮廓的橡胶化合物条。 将橡胶混合物条在挤出机中均匀加热混合，然后通过低压降过滤器以除去异物。 然后将应变化合物直接进料到齿轮泵中，该齿轮泵将精确体积的橡胶混合物立即送入挤压头的铺展室中，然后通过模具形成橡胶混合物的精确条带。 过滤器和挤出头相对于齿轮泵可移动地安装，用于与齿轮泵轴向分离，从而容易地从系统的各个部件移除橡胶组合物以促进复合变化。 控制系统调节挤出机的速度以在齿轮泵的入口处提供接近恒定的压力，以精确地调节化合物从挤出头的挤出速率。 挤出机优选包括将橡胶混合物的温度保持在100℃以下的进料部，压力产生部和混合部。

公开(公告)号：US5156781A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-20

申请号：US632567

申请日：1990-12-24

Applicant: Georg G. A. Bohm ,  Arthur W. Greenstreet ,  Gregory D. Chaplin ,  Charles D. Spragg

Inventor： Georg G. A. Bohm ,  Arthur W. Greenstreet ,  Gregory D. Chaplin ,  Charles D. Spragg

IPC: B29C47/16 ,  B29C47/08 ,  B29C47/38 ,  B29C47/40 ,  B29C47/50 ,  B29C47/68 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29K21/00 ,  B29L7/00

CPC classification number: B29C47/367 ,  B29C47/364 ,  B29C47/38 ,  B29C47/385 ,  B29C47/6043 ,  B29C47/6087 ,  B29C47/666 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C2947/92019 ,  B29C2947/92209 ,  B29C2947/9238 ,  B29C2947/9239 ,  B29C2947/9258 ,  B29C2947/9259 ,  B29C2947/92704 ,  B29C2947/92809 ,  B29C2947/92828 ,  B29C2947/92876 ,  B29C2947/92885 ,  B29C47/0019 ,  B29L2030/00 ,  Y10S264/65

Abstract: A compact and precision extrusion system and method for extruding strips of rubber compounds with profiles of accurate dimensions. Strips of rubber compound are uniformly heated and mixed in an extruder and then passed through a low pressure drop strainer to remove foreign matter. The strained compound then is fed directly into a gear pump which delivers precise volumes of the rubber compound immediately into the spread chamber of an extrusion head after which it passes through a die to form a precise strip of the rubber compound. The strainer and extrusion head are movably mounted with respect to the gear pump for axial separation from the gear pump for easy removal of the rubber compound from the various components of the system to facilitate compound changes. A control system regulates the speed of the extruder to provide a near constant pressure at the entrance port of the gear pump to precisely regulate the rate of extrusion of the compound from the extrusion head. The extruder preferably includes a feed section, a pressure generation section, and a mix section which maintain the temperature of the rubber compound below 100.degree. C.