公开(公告)号：US20130276944A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13977450

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Nathan J. Panning ,  E. Bruce Colby ,  James F. Garrett

Inventor： Nathan J. Panning ,  E. Bruce Colby ,  James F. Garrett

IPC: B60C11/00 ,  B29D30/30

CPC classification number: B60C11/00 ,  B29D30/30 ,  B29D30/52 ,  B29D30/56 ,  B60C11/02

Abstract: The invention includes a retread tire and methods and apparatus for its manufacture, the retread tire including: a tire carcass having a bonding surface arranged along a base layer, the base layer being positioned between the bonding surface and a belt reinforcement package and including at least one base groove open to the bonding surface and a thickness that is variable and asymmetrical; a bonding layer having a thickness that is variable and asymmetrical; and a precured tread band bonded to the tire carcass, the precured tread band comprising a back face bonded to the bonding layer, a front face forming a ground-engaging surface and at least one tread groove extending through at least a portion of the tread band thickness and the back face having a discontinuity associated with the at least one tread groove, which is aligned with one of the at least one base groove.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括翻新轮胎及其制造方法和装置，该翻新轮胎包括：轮胎胎体，其具有沿着基底层布置的接合表面，所述基底层位于接合表面和带束增强包之间，并且至少包括 一个底部沟槽通向接合表面，厚度可变和不对称; 具有可变且不对称的厚度的粘合层; 以及预固化胎面带，其结合到所述轮胎胎体上，所述预硫化胎面带包括接合到所述接合层的背面，形成地面接合表面的前表面和延伸穿过所述胎面带的至少一部分的至少一个胎面槽 厚度和后表面具有与至少一个胎面槽相关联的不连续，其与所述至少一个底槽中的一个对准。

公开(公告)号：US20120161348A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13126227

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Brian Williams Jenkins ,  Gildas DeStaercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Ronald Cress

Inventor： Brian Williams Jenkins ,  Gildas DeStaercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Ronald Cress

IPC: B29D30/54

CPC classification number: B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  Y10T29/49815 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: An improved system for changing sipe blade configurations on equipment for the manufacture of tires is provided. This system allows the replacement of damaged sipe blades, the replacement of sipe blades of one configuration with those of another configuration, and the elimination of a sipe blade altogether. Certain embodiments allow sipe blades to be changed by providing a sipe blade that is held by a blade holder with a slit in its heel that allows a compact assembly of the sipe blade and blade holder that is easy to manufacture. Other embodiments allow sipe blades that have an undercut in the direction of draw in their midportion and side portions without undercuts to be easily made and installed. Finally, other embodiments allow for the effective replacement and fabrication of sipe blades that have undercuts in the direction of draw that blend into other projections found on a curing member.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于改变用于制造轮胎的设备上的刀槽花纹配置的改进的系统。 该系统允许更换损坏的刀槽花纹刀片，更换一种配置的刀槽花纹刀片与另一种配置刀片花纹刀片，并完全消除刀槽花纹刀片。 某些实施例允许通过提供刀片花纹刀片来改变刀槽花纹刀片，所述刀槽花纹刀片由刀片保持器夹持在其跟部中的狭缝，从而允许易于制造的刀槽花纹刀片和刀片保持器的紧凑组装。 其他实施例允许在其中间部分和侧部中具有在牵引方向上具有底切的刀槽花纹刀片，而没有底切以便于制造和安装。 最后，其他实施例允许有效地更换和制造具有与在固化构件上发现的其它突出部分相混合的在拉伸方向上具有底切的刀槽花纹刀片。

公开(公告)号：US08323013B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US13126227

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Brian Williams Jenkins ,  Gildas Yvon DeStaercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Ronald Cress

Inventor： Brian Williams Jenkins ,  Gildas Yvon DeStaercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Ronald Cress

IPC: B29D30/06 ,  B29C33/42

CPC classification number: B29D30/0606 ,  B29D2030/0613 ,  Y10T29/49815 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: An improved system for changing sipe blade configurations on equipment for the manufacture of tires is provided. This system allows the replacement of damaged sipe blades, the replacement of sipe blades of one configuration with those of another configuration, and the elimination of a sipe blade altogether. Certain embodiments allow sipe blades to be changed by providing a sipe blade that is held by a blade holder with a slit in its heel that allows a compact assembly of the sipe blade and blade holder that is easy to manufacture. Other embodiments allow sipe blades that have an undercut in the direction of draw in, their midportion and side portions without undercuts to be easily made and installed. Finally, other embodiments allow for the effective replacement and fabrication of sipe blades that have undercuts in the direction of draw that blend into other projections found on a curing member.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于改变用于制造轮胎的设备上的刀槽花纹配置的改进的系统。 该系统允许更换损坏的刀槽花纹刀片，更换一种配置的刀槽花纹刀片与另一种配置刀片花纹刀片，并完全消除刀槽花纹刀片。 某些实施例允许通过提供刀片花纹刀片来改变刀槽花纹刀片，所述刀槽花纹刀片由刀片保持器夹持在其跟部中的狭缝，从而允许易于制造的刀槽花纹刀片和刀片保持器的紧凑组装。 其他实施例允许在抽吸方向上具有底切的刀槽花纹刀片，其中间部分和侧部分没有底切以便于制造和安装。 最后，其他实施例允许有效地更换和制造具有与在固化构件上发现的其它突出部分相混合的在拉伸方向上具有底切的刀槽花纹刀片。

公开(公告)号：US20110214789A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13127795

申请日：2008-11-05

Applicant: Ronald Cress ,  Gildas De-Staercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Nathan J. Panning

Inventor： Ronald Cress ,  Gildas De-Staercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Nathan J. Panning

IPC: B60C11/00

CPC classification number: B60C11/00 ,  B29D30/0606 ,  B29D30/66 ,  B29D2030/061 ,  B60C11/02 ,  B60C11/0323

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the present invention include tire treads that include a tread body having a length, a width, and thickness, the thickness being bounded by an outer surface and an underside surface. Such treads may also include a void positioned within the thickness of the tread body. Such treads may further include one or more members extending between the void and the tread underside surface. Other embodiments of the present invention include a tire having such treads, as well as molds for forming such treads.

Abstract translation: 本发明的具体实施例包括轮胎胎面，其包括具有长度，宽度和厚度的胎面本体，该胎面本体由外表面和下表面限定。 这种胎面还可以包括位于胎面本体的厚度内的空隙。 这样的胎面可以进一步包括在空隙和胎面下侧表面之间延伸的一个或多个构件。 本发明的其它实施例包括具有这种踏面的轮胎，以及用于形成这种胎面的模具。

公开(公告)号：US08875758B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13127795

申请日：2008-11-05

Applicant: Ronald Cress ,  Gildas De-Staercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Nathan J. Panning

Inventor： Ronald Cress ,  Gildas De-Staercke ,  James F. Garrett ,  Nathan J. Panning

IPC: B60C11/117 ,  B60C11/02 ,  B60C11/00 ,  B60C11/03

CPC classification number: B60C11/00 ,  B29D30/0606 ,  B29D30/66 ,  B29D2030/061 ,  B60C11/02 ,  B60C11/0323

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the present invention include tire treads that include a tread body having a length, a width, and thickness, the thickness being bounded by an outer surface and an underside surface. Such treads may also include a void positioned within the thickness of the tread body. Such treads may further include one or more members extending between the void and the tread underside surface. Other embodiments of the present invention include a tire having such treads, as well as molds for forming such treads.

Abstract translation: 本发明的具体实施例包括轮胎胎面，其包括具有长度，宽度和厚度的胎面本体，该胎面本体由外表面和下表面限定。 这种胎面还可以包括位于胎面本体的厚度内的空隙。 这样的胎面可以进一步包括在空隙和胎面下侧表面之间延伸的一个或多个构件。 本发明的其它实施例包括具有这种踏面的轮胎，以及用于形成这种胎面的模具。