公开(公告)号：US08627866B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US12351377

申请日：2009-01-09

Applicant: Neel K. Mani

Inventor： Neel K. Mani

IPC: B60B21/10 ,  B60C15/024

CPC classification number: B60B21/102 ,  B60C15/024 ,  B60C15/05

Abstract: A tire and wheel rim assembly comprising a wheel rim having flange portions and ledge portions, wherein each ledge portion has at least one circumferentially continuous groove with a circumferentially continuous surface. The assembly further includes a tire having bead regions comprising a ledge portion having a toe, a heel, and at least one circumferentially continuous rib with a peak, wherein the at least one circumferentially continuous rib of the tire extends radially into the at least one circumferentially continuous groove of the wheel rim.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎和轮辋组件，其包括具有凸缘部分和凸缘部分的轮辋，其中每个凸缘部分具有至少一个具有周向连续表面的周向连续凹槽。 组件还包括具有胎圈区域的轮胎，胎圈区域包括具有脚趾，脚后跟和至少一个具有峰的周向连续肋的凸缘部分，其中轮胎的至少一个周向连续肋沿径向延伸到至少一个周向 轮缘连续槽。

公开(公告)号：US07377155B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US11238448

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Neel K. Mani ,  David A. Johnson ,  Michael A. Berzins ,  Gregg Rasor

Inventor： Neel K. Mani ,  David A. Johnson ,  Michael A. Berzins ,  Gregg Rasor

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/022 ,  B60C99/006

Abstract: An improved method for determining an initial flat spot magnitude on a tire that has been resting for a period of time on a substantially flat surface uses regression analysis. In accordance with the method, values of a tire flat spot magnitude for a particular type of tire are determined at a number of measurement intervals by a uniformity machine that spins the tire. An equation having at least two exponentially decaying terms is then determined that corresponds to the measured data points. Regression analysis is then used to determine an estimate for an initial flat spot magnitude. The method can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of different tire designs with respect to flat spot recovery rates.

Abstract translation: 用于确定在基本平坦的表面上已经停留一段时间的轮胎上的初始平均斑点幅值的改进方法使用回归分析。 根据该方法，通过旋转轮胎的均匀机器以多个测量间隔确定特定轮胎的轮胎平均值的值。 然后确定具有至少两个指数衰减项的方程，其对应于测量的数据点。 然后使用回归分析来确定初始平均斑点幅度的估计。 该方法可用于评估不同轮胎设计相对于平面点回收率的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US06199424B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US09276898

申请日：1999-03-25

Applicant: Neel K. Mani ,  Stanley J. Olesky ,  David C. Christy

Inventor： Neel K. Mani ,  Stanley J. Olesky ,  David C. Christy

IPC: G01N1902

CPC classification number: G01N19/02

Abstract: A friction testing machine and method for measuring friction characteristics between a test sample and a friction surface. The machine and method are particularly suited for measuring the coefficient of friction between a rubber specimen or a tread element and different friction surfaces at different sliding velocities, contact pressures and orientations. A preferred embodiment of machine is self-contained and portable, configured for easy and quick changing of the friction surface, and provides for rotating the test sample about an axis normal to the sliding surface and the direction of movement of the sample relative to the friction surface. In general, a friction test machine according to the invention comprises a sample holder configured to hold a sample in frictional engagement with a friction surface, and a motion device for effecting relative movement between the friction surface and sample holder in a first direction. Also provided is a variable weight loading device on the sample holder for loading the sample holder such that a selected load can be applied to the sample normal to the friction surface, and a force measurement device for obtaining a measurement indicative of the frictional force resisting such relative movement between the sample holder and the friction surface effected by the motion device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量测试样品和摩擦表面之间的摩擦特性的摩擦试验机和方法。 该机器和方法特别适用于在不同的滑动速度，接触压力和取向下测量橡胶样品或胎面元件与不同摩擦表面之间的摩擦系数。 机器的优选实施例是独立且便携的，构造成容易且快速地改变摩擦表面，并且提供使测试样品围绕垂直于滑动表面的轴线和样品相对于摩擦的运动方向旋转 表面。 通常，根据本发明的摩擦试验机包括被配置为保持与摩擦表面摩擦接合的样品的样品保持器和用于在第一方向上实现摩擦表面和样品保持器之间的相对运动的运动装置。 还提供了一种用于装载样品架的样品支架上的可变重量装载装置，使得可以将选定的载荷施加到垂直于摩擦表面的样品，以及力测量装置，用于获得表示摩擦力的测量， 由运动装置实现的样品保持器与摩擦表面之间的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US08286680B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12430928

申请日：2009-04-28

Applicant: Neel K. Mani ,  John L. Turner

Inventor： Neel K. Mani ,  John L. Turner

IPC: B60C15/024

CPC classification number: B60C15/024

Abstract: A tire comprising a circumferential tread, a circumferential tread, at least one circumferential belt, at least one carcass ply, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of bead portions. Each of the bead portions comprising a bead core, a bead filler, a toe region, a heel region, a ledge region, and a flange region. The ledge region is provided between the toe region and the heel region, wherein the ledge region comprises at least one circumferentially continuous groove. The flange region each extending circumferentially about the tire, the flange region provided radially above the ledge region, wherein the flange region comprises at least one circumferentially continuous groove.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎，包括周向胎面，周向胎面，至少一个周向带，至少一个胎体帘布层，一对侧壁和一对胎圈部分。 每个胎圈部分包括胎圈芯，胎圈填料，脚趾区域，跟部区域，凸缘区域和凸缘区域。 凸缘区域设置在趾部区域和跟部区域之间，其中凸缘区域包括至少一个周向连续的凹槽。 所述凸缘区域各自围绕轮胎周向延伸，所述凸缘区域在所述凸缘区域的径向上方设置，其中所述凸缘区域包括至少一个周向连续的凹槽。

公开(公告)号：US06435239B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09726714

申请日：2000-11-30

Applicant: Neel K. Mani ,  John L. Turner ,  Thomas R. Branca ,  Hidetoshi Yokota ,  Brian E. Moore ,  Stanley J. Olesky

Inventor： Neel K. Mani ,  John L. Turner ,  Thomas R. Branca ,  Hidetoshi Yokota ,  Brian E. Moore ,  Stanley J. Olesky

IPC: B60C1500

CPC classification number: B60C15/06 ,  B60C15/0607 ,  Y10T152/10828 ,  Y10T152/10837 ,  Y10T152/10846

Abstract: The invention improves tire flat spotting by providing a bead assembly that has bead filler elements disposed outside the body cords so that the turn up portion of the ply of body cords is disposed immediately back against the main portion of the ply of body cords above the bead core. This carcass structure increases the stiffness of the lower sidewall and decreases the flat spotting experience by the tire. In one embodiment of the invention, a reinforcing ply is wrapped around the bead filler elements to further increases the stiffness of the lower sidewall. In another embodiment, a bead filler element is disposed inside the body cords so that an air pocket is not formed in the carcass during the manufacturing process.

Abstract translation: 本发明通过提供一种胎圈组件来改善轮胎平坦点样，胎圈组件具有设置在身体帘线外部的胎圈填充元件，使得帘线帘布层的卷起部分紧靠背部靠近胎圈上方的主体帘布层的主要部分 核心。 该胎体结构增加了下侧壁的刚度并且减小了轮胎的平均点样体验。 在本发明的一个实施例中，加强层被缠绕在胎圈填充元件周围以进一步增加下侧壁的刚度。 在另一个实施例中，胎圈填充元件设置在主体帘线内部，使得在制造过程中不在胎体中形成空气袋。

公开(公告)号：US06328168B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09110525

申请日：1998-07-06

Applicant: Neel K. Mani

Inventor： Neel K. Mani

IPC: A47F704

CPC classification number: A47F7/04 ,  B29D30/0016 ,  B29D2030/0022

Abstract: A supportive tire rack for green tire transfer and storage includes a base assembly that carries at least four support pins that are horizontally cantilevered from the base. A pair of upper support plates and a pair of lower support plates are carried by the pins. The upper support plates engage the bead rings of the tire while the lower support plates cradle the lower surface of the tire. Each support plate is pivotally carried on an arm that is pivotally carried on a pin. Each arm is also in the form of a damper that dampens oscillatory forces in the tire. The arms and plates are biased toward resting positions by springs.

Abstract translation: 用于生轮胎转移和储存的支撑轮胎架包括基部组件，其承载至少四个从底座水平悬臂的支撑销。 一对上支撑板和一对下支撑板由销承载。 上支撑板接合轮胎的胎圈环，而下支撑板支撑轮胎的下表面。 每个支撑板枢转地承载在枢轴承载在销上的臂上。 每个臂也是阻尼器的形式，其阻尼轮胎中的振荡力。 臂和板通过弹簧偏向静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US06298998B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09487376

申请日：2000-01-18

Applicant: Neel K. Mani

Inventor： Neel K. Mani

IPC: A47F704

CPC classification number: A47F7/04 ,  B29D30/0016 ,  B29D2030/0022

Abstract: A supportive tire rack for green tire transfer and storage includes a base assembly that carries at least four support pins that are horizontally cantilevered from the base. A pair of upper support plates and a pair of lower support plates are carried by the pins. The upper support plates engage the bead rings of the tire while the lower support plates cradle the lower surface of the tire. Each support plate is pivotally carried on an arm that is pivotally carried on a pin. Each arm is also in the form of a damper that dampens oscillatory forces in the tire. The arms and plates are biased toward resting positions by springs. Alternatively, the lower support is a spring biased sling formed of a flexible material and the upper support is a pair of spring biased T-shaped arms which are pivotally mounted on two of the pins for engaging the bead rings.

Abstract translation: 用于生轮胎转移和储存的支撑轮胎架包括基部组件，其承载至少四个从底座水平悬臂的支撑销。 一对上支撑板和一对下支撑板由销承载。 上支撑板接合轮胎的胎圈环，而下支撑板支撑轮胎的下表面。 每个支撑板枢转地承载在枢轴承载在销上的臂上。 每个臂也是阻尼器的形式，其阻尼轮胎中的振荡力。 臂和板通过弹簧偏向静止位置。 或者，下支撑件是由柔性材料形成的弹簧偏置吊索，并且上支撑件是一对弹簧偏置的T形臂，其可枢转地安装在两个销上用于接合胎圈环。

公开(公告)号：US5900531A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：US835340

申请日：1997-04-07

Applicant: Neel K. Mani ,  Stanley J. Olesky ,  David C. Christy

Inventor： Neel K. Mani ,  Stanley J. Olesky ,  David C. Christy

IPC: G01N19/02

CPC classification number: G01N19/02

Abstract: A friction testing machine and method for measuring friction characteristics between a test sample and a friction surface. The machine and method are particularly suited for measuring the coefficient of friction between a rubber specimen or a tread element and different friction surfaces at different sliding velocities, contact pressures and orientations. A preferred embodiment of machine is self-contained and portable, configured for easy and quick changing of the friction surface, and provides for rotating the test sample about an axis normal to the sliding surface and the direction of movement of the sample relative to the friction surface. In general, a friction test machine according to the invention comprises a sample holder configured to hold a sample in frictional engagement with a friction surface, and a motion device for effecting relative movement between the friction surface and sample holder in a first direction. Also provided is a variable weight loading device on the sample holder for loading the sample holder such that a selected load can be applied to the sample normal to the friction surface, and a force measurement device for obtaining a measurement indicative of the frictional force resisting such relative movement between the sample holder and the friction surface effected by the motion device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量测试样品和摩擦表面之间的摩擦特性的摩擦试验机和方法。 该机器和方法特别适用于在不同的滑动速度，接触压力和取向下测量橡胶样品或胎面元件与不同摩擦表面之间的摩擦系数。 机器的优选实施例是独立且便携的，构造成容易且快速地改变摩擦表面，并且提供使测试样品围绕垂直于滑动表面的轴线和样品相对于摩擦的运动方向旋转 表面。 通常，根据本发明的摩擦试验机包括被配置为保持与摩擦表面摩擦接合的样品的样品保持器和用于在第一方向上实现摩擦表面和样品保持器之间的相对运动的运动装置。 还提供了一种用于装载样品架的样品支架上的可变重量装载装置，使得可以将选定的载荷施加到垂直于摩擦表面的样品，以及力测量装置，用于获得表示摩擦力的测量， 由运动装置实现的样品保持器与摩擦表面之间的相对运动。