Abstract:
A spindle for fastening rims of vehicle wheels on repair shop machines, which comprises a frame that can be associated rotationally about a working axis with a repair shop machine, six or more movable arms that are associated with the frame, are distributed around the working axis and can rotate about respective rotation axes that lie on a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the working axis, and claws for gripping the rim of a vehicle wheel, which are associated with the arms and on which it is possible to fit the internal cylindrical portion of the rim.
Abstract:
A tire derimming apparatus is disclosed having one ram for forcing a tire and rim combination through a restricted opening. Tires exiting the restricted opening are disconnected from the rim on which they were mounted. The apparatus further comprises a feeding arrangement which ensures that one tire and wheel combination at a time enters the derimming section.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for mounting tubeless tire comprising an elongated balloon having an opening attached to a bicycle tire valve. The balloon is fabricated from latex or any other suitable elastic material, and is filled with a tire sealant composition. Further, the ballon is designed to burst at a pressure of 15-40 psi.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a machine for treating a tired wheel, for example a machine for assembly and/or disassembly of a tired wheel, as well as a method for treating a tired wheel, for example an assembly and/or disassembly method.
Abstract:
A dampening system for a tire-bead loosener may have a lever in communication with an operation valve, the operation valve configured to channel a supply flow having a supply flow pressure through a first line into a first port of a cylinder and an exhaust flow having an exhaust flow pressure through a second line out of a second port of the cylinder. A pressure line connecting the first line to the second line may include a preset pressure relief valve, a pressure regulator, and a check valve. A bypass flow of the supply flow may move through the pressure line and achieve a damped pressure, thereby channeling through the second line and into the second port of the cylinder. The supply flow pressure in the first port of the cylinder may be cushioned against the exhaust flow pressure and the damped pressure in the second port of the cylinder.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a machine for treating a tired wheel, for example a machine for assembly and/or disassembly of a tired wheel, as well as a method for treating a tired wheel, for example an assembly and/or disassembly method.
Abstract:
A wheel assembly includes a collapsible wheel and an airless flexible tire mounted on the wheel. The wheel includes a central portion and a plurality of circumferentially spaced mounting elements attached to the central portion. Each of the mounting elements is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and may be pivotally attached to the central portion of the wheel and configured to pivot between the retracted position and the extended position. The tire may be positioned on the wheel when one or more of the mounting elements is in the retracted position, and the one or more mounting elements are moved to the extended position wherein the mounting elements engage and support the tire.
Abstract:
A tool for breaking a bead of a tire from a wheel rim includes a clamping device and prying device. First and second jaws of the clamping device clamp onto the wheel rim. As the jaws clamp together, the second jaw wedges between the tire and wheel rim, forming a gap therebetween. The second jaw includes a hook that provides a fixed leverage point when the clamping device is fixed in place. The prying device engages with the fixed leverage point, and a wedge disposed on a bend in the prying device is wedged into the gap formed by the clamping device. The prying device is then levered on the fixed leverage point toward the tire so that the wedge pushes on an outer surface of the tire to break the bead of the tire from the wheel rim.
Abstract:
The present invention disclosure relates to a tool for supporting and locking a rim or tired wheel in position on a tire mounting-demounting machine for automobile wheels equipped with support table with an axial hole or opening, the tool including grip-release device for a tired wheel (TW) or a rim (W) to be handled, and locking means for locking the grip-release device to the support table and/or for locking the rim (W) or tired wheel (TW) against components of the grip-release device.
Abstract:
Appliance for locking wheel rims includes: a supporting structure associable with a rotation device of a repair workshop machine; at least two locking jaws for locking a wheel rim, which are associated with the supporting structure and move along a direction of reciprocal moving close/away between a position of maximum opening, and a position of minimum opening; a movement arrangement associated with the jaws for moving them between the positions of maximum and minimum opening; an adjustment device placed between the movement arrangement and at least one of the jaws, for adjusting the position of maximum and/or minimum opening and including a substantially elongated adjustment element associated with the movement arrangement, revolving around its own longitudinal axis and having a threaded portion, and a mobile element associated integral with at least one of the jaws and having a threaded hole for engagement with the threaded portion of the adjustment element.