公开(公告)号：US20060086445A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US11258064

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Masahiro Kishida

Inventor： Masahiro Kishida

IPC: B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/13

CPC classification number: B60C11/0306 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C2011/1213 ,  Y10S152/03 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: It is possible to reduce pulling-out resistance of a knife blade from a tire while highly securing fall-preventing effect on block. A tread portion 2 has a block 7 provided with sipeings 10. The sipeing 10 has a zigzag portion 11 in an opening edge shape J at a block surface S, and zigzag displacement portions which are displaced toward one end of a longitudinal direction Fn and the other end are alternately repeated to form the zigzag portion 11 in a depth direction. When displacement amounts of a zigzag displacement portion 15U on the side of block surface, a zigzag displacement portion 15L on the side of sipeing bottom and an intermediate zigzag displacement portion 15M in a direction Fv perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Fn are defined as W1, W3 and W2, the following expressions are satisfied. W1≧W2 0.7×W2≧W3>0

Abstract translation: 可以在高度确保防止落下的效果的同时，减小刀片从轮胎的拉出阻力。 胎面部分2具有设置有缝合物10的块体7.刀槽花纹10在块表面S处具有开口边缘形状J的锯齿形部分11，并且向长度方向Fn的一端移位的锯齿形位移部分和 交替地重复另一端以在深度方向上形成之字形部分11。 当在块体表面侧的Z字形位移部分15 U的位移量，在缝制底侧的Z字形位移部分15L和与纵向方向Fn垂直的方向Fv上的中间Z字形位移部分15M被定义为 W 1，W 3和W 2，满足以下表达式。 <？in-line-formula description =“In-line Formulas”end =“lead”？> W1> = W2 <？in-line-formula description =“In-line Formulas”end =“tail”？> in-line-formula description =“In-line Formulas”end =“lead”？> 0.7xW2> = W3> 0 <？in-line-formula description =“In-line Formulas”end =“tail”？>

公开(公告)号：US20060060276A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11245341

申请日：2005-10-07

Applicant: Yoshimasa Hashimoto ,  Hirohisa Hazama

Inventor： Yoshimasa Hashimoto ,  Hirohisa Hazama

IPC: B60C11/117

CPC classification number: B60C11/11 ,  B60C11/12 ,  B60C2011/1213 ,  B60C2011/1227 ,  B60C2011/1254 ,  B60C2011/1268 ,  Y10S152/03 ,  Y10S152/902 ,  Y10T152/10495

Abstract: A pneumatic tire for use on iced and snowed road surfaces has a tread surface. The tread surface has a plurality of main grooves extending in a circumferential direction of the tire and a plurality of lateral grooves extending in a width direction of the tire. Blocks are defined by the main grooves and the lateral grooves. The blocks have a ground contact face which has a plurality of pairs of sipes comprising a left sipe and a right sipe extending in the tire width direction. The plurality of pairs of sipes are placed in a predetermined interval in the tire circumferential direction. Each of the left and right sipes of each pair extends from a width-directional center portion of the ground contact face of the block toward each way of the tire width direction so as to open its outer end to each side face of the block.

公开(公告)号：US20060016536A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US10896580

申请日：2004-07-21

Applicant: Paul Maxwell ,  Sebastian Fontaine ,  Walter Allen ,  Daniel Beha ,  Brian Digman

Inventor： Paul Maxwell ,  Sebastian Fontaine ,  Walter Allen ,  Daniel Beha ,  Brian Digman

IPC: B60C11/13

CPC classification number: B60C11/11 ,  B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/13 ,  B60C2011/1338 ,  Y10S152/03 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: A pneumatic tire with a tread has at least two axially adjacent tread elements, the elements being separated by a groove and each element having opposing lateral sides. Connecting the axially adjacent tread elements is at least one traction biting element. The biting element has three continuous portions. The first portion extends along the lateral side of the first tread element. The second portion extends through the separating groove. The third portion extends along the lateral side of the second tread element. Each biting element forms at least two distinct edges along the lateral sides of each tread element and two distinct edges in the separating grooves.

Abstract translation: 具有胎面的充气轮胎具有至少两个轴向相邻的胎面元件，所述元件由凹槽分隔，并且每个元件具有相对的横向侧面。 连接轴向相邻的胎面元件是至少一个牵引咬合元件。 咬合元件具有三个连续部分。 第一部分沿着第一胎面元件的侧面延伸。 第二部分延伸穿过分离槽。 第三部分沿着第二踏面元件的侧面延伸。 每个咬合元件沿着每个胎面元件的侧面形成至少两个不同的边缘，并且在分离槽中形成两个不同的边缘。

公开(公告)号：US06986372B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-17

申请号：US10316550

申请日：2002-12-11

Applicant: Todd Below

Inventor： Todd Below

IPC: B60C11/13 ,  B60C107/00

CPC classification number: B60C11/0309 ,  B60C11/045 ,  B60C11/13 ,  B60C2011/133 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: An improved tire tread has tread elements which form a tread pattern exhibiting two or more peripheral grooves and a plurality of transverse grooves extending inward from the outer (ground engaging) surface of the tread. Preferably the transverse grooves extend across the peripheral groves, and there are at least four of the peripheral grooves. Along at least a major portion of one upper side of chosen ones of such grooves, the tread elements defining such groove side are formed with serrations extending inward of the groove from the tread surface at an acute angle to a radius of the tire and terminating short of the base of the groove. The serrated surfaces define an upper portion of the groove as an opening of increased area at the upper part of the groove intersecting the tread surface, and present a substantially increased traction area along the outer or open top of the groove. In modifications of this tread, the serrations may be along one side of one or more of a plurality of peripheral tread grooves, or the serrations may be may be along opposite sides of such one or more grooves.

公开(公告)号：US20050211353A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11088848

申请日：2005-03-25

Applicant: Peter Bogenschuetz ,  Markus Metz ,  Frank Walloch

Inventor： Peter Bogenschuetz ,  Markus Metz ,  Frank Walloch

IPC: B26D1/00 ,  B60C11/13

CPC classification number: B60C11/13 ,  B60C11/1315 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: Vehicle pneumatic tire with a rubber tread profile having blocks formed by circumferential grooves and transverse grooves. At least some of the transverse grooves are defined by first and second flank segments. The first and second flank segments have different angles with respect to a radial direction. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract translation: 具有橡胶胎面轮胎的车辆充气轮胎具有由圆周槽和横向槽形成的块。 至少一些横向槽由第一和第二侧面段限定。 第一和第二侧面区段相对于径向具有不同的角度。 本摘要不旨在限定说明书中公开的发明，也不旨在以任何方式限制本发明的范围。

公开(公告)号：US20050167021A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11097242

申请日：2005-04-04

Applicant: Fumio Takahashi

Inventor： Fumio Takahashi

IPC: B60C11/11 ,  B60C11/13

CPC classification number: B60C11/1384 ,  B60C11/11 ,  B60C11/13 ,  B60C11/1392 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: An end of a block 18 formed on a tread surface of a tire is chamfered in such a manner that a curvature of a chamfer increases toward the end of the block. Accordingly, a ground contact pressure which usually increases locally at the end of the block 18 is equalized and handling stability of the tire improves. Particularly, since the curvature changes, the ground contact pressure can be controlled corresponding to an actual distribution of ground contact pressure. As a result, the ground contact pressure can be equalized still further and an improvement in handling stability of the tire is achieved.

Abstract translation: 形成在轮胎的胎面上的块18的端部被倒角，使得倒角的曲率朝向块的端部增加。 因此，通常在块18的端部局部增加的接地压力相等，轮胎的操纵稳定性提高。 特别地，由于曲率发生变化，所以可以根据地面接触压力的实际分布来控制接地压力。 结果，可以进一步平衡地面接触压力，并且实现轮胎的操纵稳定性的改善。

公开(公告)号：US06875080B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US10215574

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: George E. Gast, Jr. ,  Kenneth J. Gormish ,  Gary Paul Zolton ,  Henry Buel Edwards, II

Inventor： George E. Gast, Jr. ,  Kenneth J. Gormish ,  Gary Paul Zolton ,  Henry Buel Edwards, II

IPC: G01M1/34 ,  B24B1/00 ,  B24B5/50 ,  B29C35/00 ,  B60C11/11

CPC classification number: G01M17/024 ,  B60C11/1376 ,  Y10S152/902 ,  Y10S451/92

Abstract: A method for directional force correction of pneumatic tires that simultaneously corrects radial and tangential force exerted by the tire. The method allows for the correction of tangential force regardless of the rotational direction of the tire. This invention accomplishes this end through an improved force correction technique, wherein at least two rotary grinders are employed. In the inventive method, the rotational direction of one grinder is reversed in relation to the rotational direction of the other grinder(s). Therefore, at least one grinder will engage the tire in an “up-grinding” manner, and at least one grinder will engage the tire in a “down-grinding” manner. The result is that across the width of the tire's tread surface, some tread blocks will have a “heel-to-toe” appearance, while others will appear “toe-to-heel.” The effect is that, no matter what direction the tire is rotating while in use on an automobile, tangential force variation has been reduced.

Abstract translation: 一种用于同时校正由轮胎施加的径向和切向力的充气轮胎的方向力校正的方法。 该方法允许校正切向力，而不管轮胎的旋转方向如何。 本发明通过改进的力校正技术来实现这一目的，其中使用至少两个旋转研磨机。 在本发明的方法中，一个研磨机的旋转方向相对于另一个研磨机的旋转方向反转。 因此，至少一个研磨机将以“上铣”的方式接合轮胎，并且至少一个研磨机将以“下磨”的方式与轮胎接合。 结果是，在轮胎的胎面表面的宽度上，一些胎面花纹块将具有“脚后跟”的外观，而其他的将出现“脚跟”。 效果是，无论轮胎在汽车上的使用中何时转动，切向力的变化已经降低。

公开(公告)号：US06786257B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US09601078

申请日：2000-07-20

Applicant: Masafumi Koide

Inventor： Masafumi Koide

IPC: B60C1111

CPC classification number: B60C11/11 ,  B60C11/12 ,  B60C11/1218 ,  B60C11/1222 ,  B60C2011/1213 ,  Y10S152/03 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: A pneumatic tire. In a block 18 formed on a tread surface, a sipe 24 which is twisted at a predetermined angle from a surface portion 28 toward a bottom portion 30 is provided. Due to ground contact pressure exerted on a contact patch area 26, small blocks 18a to 18d rotate, so that adjacent small blocks abut each other with a strong force. As a result, leaning of the small blocks 18a to 18d is suppressed, and a contact patch area area on the contact patch area 26 increases, so that performance on ice and snow improves. Moreover, due to rotation of the small blocks 18a to 18d, a torque (SAT) for restoring the small block to an original shape is generated, so that SAT generated by steel cords can be suppressed.

Abstract translation: 一种充气轮胎。在形成在胎面表面上的块18中，设置有从表面部28向底部30以预定角度扭转的刀槽花纹24。 由于施加在接触片区域26上的接地压力，小块18a至18d旋转，使得相邻的小块以强力彼此邻接。 结果，抑制了小块18a至18d的倾斜，并且接触片区域26上的接触片面积区域增加，使得在冰雪上的性能提高。 此外，由于小块18a至18d的旋转，产生用于将小块恢复为原始形状的扭矩（SAT），从而可以抑制由钢丝帘线产生的SAT。

公开(公告)号：US20040134581A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：US10742869

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries

Inventor： Satoshi Tsuda

IPC: B60C011/01 ,  B60C011/13

CPC classification number: B60C11/01 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: A pneumatic tire which comprises a tread portion with a pair of tread edges, and a tire shoulder extending radially inwardly from one of the tread edges, provided with a curved surface comprising a convex curve, wherein, on a cylindrical surface centered on the tire axis and intersecting the curved surface, the convex curve swells axially outwards and has a curvature, and the curvature gradually diminishes towards the radially inside from the tread edge. It is possible that the tread portion is provided along the tread edges with a circumferentially extending rib and/or a circumferential row of blocks. In case of circumferential rib, the rib is provided with the curved surface comprising a plurality of the convex curves and a plurality of convex curves alternating therewith so that the curved surface is waved in the tire circumferential direction. In case of blocks in a circumferential row, it is preferable that each block is provided with the curved surface comprising at last one convex curve.

Abstract translation: 一种充气轮胎，其包括具有一对胎面边缘的胎面部分和从所述胎面边缘之一径向向内延伸的轮胎胎肩，所述轮胎胎肩设置有包括凸曲线的曲面，其中，在以轮胎轴线为中心的圆柱形表面上 并且与弯曲表面相交，凸曲线向外轴向膨胀并且具有曲率，并且曲率从胎面边缘朝径向向内逐渐减小。 可能的是，胎面部沿着胎面边缘设置有周向延伸的肋和/或周向排的块。 在周向肋的情况下，肋设置有包括多个凸曲线的弯曲表面和与其交替的多个凸曲线，使得曲面在轮胎周向上挥动。 在圆周行中的块的情况下，优选地，每个块具有包括最后一个凸曲线的曲面。

公开(公告)号：US06739364B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09899097

申请日：2001-07-06

Applicant: Satoshi Tsuda

Inventor： Satoshi Tsuda

IPC: B60C1101

CPC classification number: B60C11/01 ,  Y10S152/902

Abstract: A pneumatic tire which comprises a tread portion with a pair of tread edges, and a tire shoulder extending radially inwardly from one of the tread edges, provided with a curved surface comprising a convex curve, wherein, on a cylindrical surface centered on the tire axis and intersecting the curved surface, the convex curve swells axially outwards and has a curvature, and the curvature gradually diminishes towards the radially inside from the tread edge. It is possible that the tread portion is provided along the tread edges with a circumferentially extending rib and/or a circumferential row of blocks. In case of circumferential rib, the rib is provided with the curved surface comprising a plurality of the convex curves and a plurality of convex curves alternating therewith so that the curved surface is waved in the tire circumferential direction. In case of blocks in a circumferential row, it is preferable that each block is provided with the curved surface comprising at last one convex curve.

Abstract translation: 一种充气轮胎，其包括具有一对胎面边缘的胎面部分和从所述胎面边缘之一径向向内延伸的轮胎胎肩，所述轮胎胎肩设置有包括凸曲线的曲面，其中，在以轮胎轴线为中心的圆柱形表面上 并且与弯曲表面相交，凸曲线向外轴向膨胀并且具有曲率，并且曲率从胎面边缘朝径向向内逐渐减小。 可能的是，胎面部沿着胎面边缘设置有周向延伸的肋和/或周向排的块。 在周向肋的情况下，肋设置有包括多个凸曲线的弯曲表面和与其交替的多个凸曲线，使得曲面在轮胎周向上挥动。 在圆周行中的块的情况下，优选地，每个块具有包括最后一个凸曲线的曲面。