公开(公告)号：US09150057B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13546610

申请日：2012-07-11

Applicant: Stefan Voss ,  Eric Arthur DeBenedittis

Inventor： Stefan Voss ,  Eric Arthur DeBenedittis

IPC: B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/04 ,  B60C11/03 ,  B29D30/06

CPC classification number: B60C11/042 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/0309 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C11/125 ,  B60C11/1281 ,  B60C2011/0348 ,  B60C2011/0397

Abstract: Tires in use wear in a host of ways. One negative manner in which tires, especially truck tires, may wear is in an irregular fashion. When this phenomenon happens, the tread of the tire may become unusable, forcing the user to replace the tire, which is undesirable. This patent application poses a new and useful way of preventing irregular wear involving the use of hidden sipes or tread blocks. In some embodiments, these hidden sipes or tread blocks are found in tread blocks or ribs adjacent other tread blocks or ribs that have been determined to be susceptible to irregular wear. In other embodiments, the hidden sipes or tread blocks are formed by a sipe blade that has a connecting member to which two y-branched members are attached, and further comprising dividing members that connect between the y-branched members.

Abstract translation: 轮胎在使用中穿着很多方式。 轮胎，特别是卡车轮胎可能穿着的一种负面的方式是不规则的。 当发生这种现象时，轮胎的胎面可能变得不可用，迫使用户更换轮胎，这是不期望的。 该专利申请提出了一种新的有用的防止涉及使用隐形刀槽花纹或花纹块的不规则磨损的方法。 在一些实施例中，这些隐藏的刀槽花纹或胎面花纹块被发现在邻近已被确定为易于不规则磨损的其它胎面花纹块或肋的胎面花纹块或肋中。 在其他实施例中，隐形刀槽花纹或胎面花纹块由具有连接两个Y分支构件的连接构件的刀槽花纹刀片形成，并且还包括连接在所述y分支构件之间的分割构件。

公开(公告)号：US09022083B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13063199

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Stefan Voss ,  Jean-Marc D'Harcourt ,  Jeff Godsey

Inventor： Stefan Voss ,  Jean-Marc D'Harcourt ,  Jeff Godsey

IPC: B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/13 ,  B60C11/03 ,  B29D30/06

CPC classification number: B60C11/032 ,  B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/0306 ,  B60C11/0323 ,  B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C11/1281 ,  B60C2011/0369 ,  B60C2011/1213 ,  B60C2011/1268 ,  Y10S152/03

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the present invention include a multi-stage tire tread having a plurality of wear layers, each said layer being located at a different depth of the tire tread, the tread including one or more tread elements including a contact surface and having a first wear layer and a second wear layer, wherein the second wear layer is located below the first wear layer. The tire tread also includes a longitudinal groove extending in a longitudinal direction within the second wear layer of the tread element, wherein said longitudinal groove becomes exposed after a depth of the first wear layer has been worn. The tire tread further includes one or more lateral grooves extending from the longitudinal groove in a lateral direction within the second wear layer of the tread element. The invention also provides a mold element for forming portions of the multi-stage tread.

Abstract translation: 本发明的具体实施例包括具有多个耐磨层的多级轮胎胎面，每个所述层位于轮胎胎面的不同深度处，胎面包括一个或多个包括接触表面的胎面元件，并且具有第一 耐磨层和第二耐磨层，其中第二耐磨层位于第一耐磨层下方。 轮胎胎面还包括在胎面元件的第二耐磨层内沿纵向方向延伸的纵向槽，其中所述纵向槽在已经磨损第一磨损层的深度之后变得暴露。 轮胎胎面还包括在胎面元件的第二磨损层内的横向方向上从纵向槽延伸的一个或多个横向槽。 本发明还提供了一种用于形成多级胎面的部分的模具元件。

公开(公告)号：US20140348968A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14365509

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN ,  MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.

Inventor： Marc Duvernier ,  Vincent Abad ,  Frédéric Perrin ,  Emmanuel Custodero

IPC: B29D30/06

CPC classification number: B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0612 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B29D2030/0616 ,  B29K2105/246 ,  B29K2995/0094

Abstract: A molding element for molding and vulcanizing a tire tread. This tread comprises a tread surface intended to come into contact with the ground when this tire is running. This molding element comprises a molding surface intended to mold part of the tire tread surface and a blade of length L and of height Hc intended to mold a sipe or a groove in the tread, the blade comprising a rounded end extending along the length of the blade in a direction of extension X. The molding element comprises two cutting means positioned on either side of the blade at a certain distance from this blade. Each cutting means comprises, at one end, an alternation of peaks and troughs extending in this direction of extension X. The distance of these peaks in relation to the molding surface is greater than or equal to the height Hc of the blade.

Abstract translation: 用于模制和硫化轮胎胎面的模制元件。 该胎面包括当轮胎运行时用于与地面接触的胎面表面。 该模制元件包括用于模制轮胎胎面表面的一部分的模制表面和长度为L且高度为Hc的刀片，用于在胎面中模制刀槽花纹或凹槽，所述刀片包括沿着 叶片在延伸方向X上。模制元件包括两个切割装置，该切割装置位于叶片的任一侧上与该叶片一定距离处。 每个切割装置的一端包括在延伸X的该方向上延伸的峰和谷的交替。这些峰相对于模制表面的距离大于或等于叶片的高度Hc。

公开(公告)号：US20140265033A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13836749

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin ,  Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.

Inventor： Thomas WOLOSZYN ,  Andrew HIX ,  Eric HATLEY

IPC: B29C33/38 ,  B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C33/3835 ,  B29C33/3857 ,  B29C33/3892 ,  B29C64/00 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29D30/0662 ,  B29D2030/0613

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus for developing and forming a tire-related mold configured to at least mold a portion of a tire tread. Particular embodiments of such methods include creating a digital model representing a three-dimensional structure comprising a tread model molding member, the tread model molding member at least partially defining a molding cavity for forming a corresponding tire tread model. The three-dimensional structure comprising the tread model molding member is formed automatically using the digital model, the structure being formed by building the structure from one or more materials, the one or more materials including an elastic material such that the formed structure is an elastic structure. A tread model is molded using the tread model molding member, while a tread molding element for forming at least a portion of a tread is molded from the tread model.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于显影和形成轮胎相关模具的方法和装置，其被配置为至少模制轮胎胎面的一部分。 这种方法的具体实施例包括创建表示包括胎面模制模制构件的三维结构的数字模型，所述胎面模制模制构件至少部分地限定用于形成相应轮胎胎面模型的模制腔。 包括胎面模制成型构件的三维结构使用数字模型自动形成，该结构通过从一种或多种材料构建结构而形成，所述一种或多种材料包括弹性材料，使得所形成的结构是弹性材料 结构体。 使用胎面模制模制构件模制胎面模型，而用于形成胎面的至少一部分的胎面模制元件由胎面模型成型。

公开(公告)号：US08695655B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11872316

申请日：2007-10-15

Applicant: Andre Cuny ,  Peter Johann Cornelius Maus

Inventor： Andre Cuny ,  Peter Johann Cornelius Maus

IPC: B60C11/24

CPC classification number: B60C11/24 ,  B29D2030/0612 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/1384

Abstract: A tire tread 2 for a vehicle tire has a plurality of tread elements 10 extending radially outwardly from a tread base 24 to a radially outer surface. Each tread element 10 is defined by adjacent grooves 12, 14. The tread 2 has at least one tread element 10 projecting from the tread base 24 and having one or more tread wear indicators TWI 20. Each TWI 20 is located at the intersection of two grooves 12, 14 adjacent or integral to the at least one tread element 10.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆轮胎的轮胎胎面2具有从胎面基部24径向向外延伸到径向外表面的多个胎面元件10。 每个胎面元件10由相邻的槽12,14限定。胎面2具有从胎面基部24突出并具有一个或多个胎面磨损指示器TWI 20的至少一个胎面元件10.每个TWI 20位于两个 相邻或与至少一个胎面元件10成一体的凹槽12,14。

公开(公告)号：US20140020859A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14009552

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Kenji Enokido

Inventor： Kenji Enokido

IPC: B29D30/06

CPC classification number: B29D30/0606 ,  B22C9/02 ,  B29C33/10 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B29D2030/0617 ,  B29L2030/00

Abstract: A tire vulcanizing mold manufacturing method for manufacturing of a mold including a vent mechanism, and a tire vulcanizing mold manufactured using such method are disclosed. Blades each with anchor portions are mounted on a plaster mold with only the anchor portions embedded in the plaster mold. A portion of each blade mounted on the plaster mold is covered with a cover layer made of a destructible fire-resistant material. Molten metal is poured over a surface of the plaster mold to cast a mold to which the shape of the surface is transferred and in which each blade is buried. The anchor portions protruding from the surface of the mold are removed, and the cover layer is removed to form a slit around the blade. A vent opening forming member is removed to form a vent opening. The slit and the vent opening communicate with each other.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造包括排气机构的模具和使用这种方法制造的轮胎硫化模具的轮胎硫化模制造方法。 每个具有锚定部分的叶片安装在石膏模具上，只有锚固部分嵌入石膏模具中。 安装在石膏模具上的每个叶片的一部分被覆盖有由可破坏的耐火材料制成的覆盖层。 将熔融金属倒在石膏模具的表面上，铸造表面形状被转移到其中并且每个刀片被埋入其中的模具。 去除从模具表面突出的锚定部分，并且去除覆盖层以在叶片周围形成狭缝。 排气口形成构件被移除以形成通气口。 狭缝和排气口彼此连通。

公开(公告)号：US20130196014A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13809518

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Kenji Enokido

Inventor： Kenji Enokido

IPC: B29D30/06

CPC classification number: B29D30/0606 ,  B22C9/02 ,  B22C9/28 ,  B29C33/10 ,  B29D2030/0613

Abstract: A root portion 7a of a sipe blade 7 that protrudes from a surface 12a of a plaster casting mold 12 is coated with a coating layer 10 of an easily collapsible refractory material. A string-shaped exhaust hole forming member 11 of a casting refractory material is attached to the sipe blade 7 so as to be in contact with the coating layer 10. Molten metal M is poured onto the surface 12a of the plaster casting mold 12 in this state so as to cast a mold with the shape of the surface 12a transferred thereon and with the root portion 7a of the sipe blade 7 cast therein. The coating layer 10 is thereafter removed to form a slit around the root portion 7a of the sipe blade 7. The exhaust hole forming member 11 is also removed to form an exhaust hole communicating with the outside of the piece. Therefore, the slit and the exhaust hole communicate with each other. In this way, a mold provided with an exhaust mechanism can be simply produced.

Abstract translation: 从石膏铸模12的表面12a突出的刀槽花纹刀片7的根部7a涂覆有容易折叠的耐火材料的涂层10。 铸造耐火材料的线状排气孔形成部件11以与涂层10接触的方式安装在刀槽花纹刀片7上。熔融金属M在此被浇注到石膏铸模12的表面12a上 状态，以便铸造具有转印在其上的表面12a的形状并且刀槽花纹刀片7的根部7a在其中铸造的模具。 然后除去涂层10以在刀槽花纹刀片7的根部7a周围形成狭缝。排出孔形成构件11也被移除以形成与该件的外部连通的排气孔。 因此，狭缝和排气孔彼此连通。 以这种方式，可以简单地制造具有排气机构的模具。

公开(公告)号：US08276629B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12517757

申请日：2007-12-03

Applicant: Patrice Bonhomme

Inventor： Patrice Bonhomme

IPC: B60C11/12

CPC classification number: B60C11/12 ,  B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C11/1281 ,  B60C2011/1213 ,  B60C2011/1245

Abstract: A tread (1) having a plurality of raised elements (5) provided with at least one first incision (10) and at least one second incision (20). Each first incision (10) comprises at least two non-planar parts (111) separated by an intermediate part (112). The non-planar parts exhibit a dual undulation, whereas the planar parts have a single undulation. Each second incision (20) comprises at least two non-planar parts (211) separated by an intermediate part (212). The non-planar parts (212) exhibit at least one undulation (2112) in the depth of the tread of maximum amplitude C, whereas each intermediate part (212) of the at least one second incision (20) has no deformation in relief. The first incisions (10) intersecting at least one second incision (20) to form at least one intersection and thus divide the raised element (5) in which they are made into several volume elements (55), each intersection being created between an intermediate part (112) of the at least one first incision (10) and an intermediate part (212) of the at least one second incision (20).

Abstract translation: 具有设置有至少一个第一切口（10）和至少一个第二切口（20）的多个凸起元件（5）的胎面（1）。 每个第一切口（10）包括由中间部分（112）分开的至少两个非平面部分（111）。 非平面部分表现出双波动，而平面部分具有单波动。 每个第二切口（20）包括由中间部分（212）分开的至少两个非平面部分（211）。 非平面部分（212）在最大幅度C的胎面深度处呈现至少一个起伏（2112），而至少一个第二切口（20）的每个中间部分（212）没有浮雕变形。 第一切口（10）与至少一个第二切口（20）相交以形成至少一个交叉点，并且因此将其被制造成多个体积元件（55）的凸起元件（5）分开，每个交点在中间 至少一个第一切口（10）的部分（112）和所述至少一个第二切口（20）的中间部分（212）。

公开(公告)号：US07546861B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11474207

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Gia Van Nguyen ,  Anne-France Gabrielle Jeanne-Marie Cambron ,  Frank Pierre Severens

Inventor： Gia Van Nguyen ,  Anne-France Gabrielle Jeanne-Marie Cambron ,  Frank Pierre Severens

IPC: B60C11/12

CPC classification number: B60C11/12 ,  B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C11/1281 ,  B60C2011/1209 ,  Y10S152/03

Abstract: A tire has a tread with a plurality of ground engaging tread elements. In at least one of the tread elements is a sipe having a depth in the radial direction of the tire. The sipe has a crossed configuration comprised of two sipes. At least one of the sipes of the crossed sipe has a radially outer portion having three dimensional elements and a radially innermost portion have a substantially linear configuration. A blade useful for manufacturing the sipe has a crossed blade configuration with a configuration corresponding to the formed sipe.

Abstract translation: 轮胎具有具有多个地面接合胎面元件的胎面。 在胎面元件中的至少一个是具有在轮胎的径向方向上的深度的刀槽花纹。 刀槽花纹具有由两个刀槽花纹组成的交叉配置。 交叉刀槽花纹的刀槽花纹中的至少一个具有具有三维元件的径向外部部分，并且径向最内部分具有基本上线性的构造。 用于制造刀槽花纹的刀片具有交叉刀片构造，其具有与形成的刀槽花纹相对应的构造。

公开(公告)号：US07530802B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11297372

申请日：2005-12-09

Applicant: Robert Radulescu ,  Eric De Benedittis

Inventor： Robert Radulescu ,  Eric De Benedittis

IPC: B29C33/42

CPC classification number: B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C11/125 ,  B60C11/1281 ,  Y10S152/03

Abstract: A tread provided with a plurality of cutouts of essentially transverse orientation and characterized in that when new, some of the transverse cutouts form on the running surface hollowed zones of average width Lt greater than or equal to 2 mm and of maximum depth Pt at most equal to 80% of the thickness Pb of tread to become worn, the other transverse cutouts forming on the same running surface incisions of average width Li less than 2 mm and of depth Pi at most equal to Pt. A plurality of the incisions extending by hollowed zones such that after homogenous wear of the tread the volume V1 of the hollowed zones opening on to the new running surface is between 50% and 150% of the volume V0 formed by the hollowed zones when new.

Abstract translation: 具有基本上横向定向的多个切口的胎面，其特征在于，当新的时候，一些横向切口在行进表面上形成平均宽度Lt大于或等于2mm并且最大深度Pt最多相等的中空区域 胎面的厚度Pb的80％变成磨损，其他横切口形成在相同的行进面上，平均宽度Li小于2mm的切口和深度Pi最多等于Pt。 多个切口通过中空区域延伸，使得在胎面均匀磨损之后，打开到新的行进表面的中空区域的体积V1在新的时候由中空区域形成的体积V0的50％到150％之间。