Abstract:
A tracking nozzle is provided for applying a viscuous tire sealant to the interior of the tire. The tracking nozzle may be adjusted to move across the interior surface of the tire in a presettable number of steps, each step being of a preselected width. The amount of sealant applied in each of these discrete sealant application locations may be varied in order to produce a sealant layer of any desired thickness and contour.
Abstract:
A continuous strip of puncture sealing material is applied to an inside surface of a tire by laying and adhering a plurality of side-by-side turns of the strip with the different turns connected by angular crossing portions in the area of a first circumferential position of the tire. The first crossing portion overlaps a first end of the first turn. The other end of the strip is tapered and overlaps the last crossing portion and a portion of the last turn of the strip. The first circumferential position of the tire may be at a light spot circumferentially of the tire for improved balance of the tire. By overlapping the edge of the strip and pressing the material against the tire surface, the resulting puncture sealing layer is continuous and completely covers the surface of the tire under the crown portion for protection against punctures due to nails and other sharp objects.
Abstract:
A pneumatic tire whose inner wall is provided beneath the crown with a lining which extends at least from one shoulder to the other of the tread and comprises a layer of a sealing mixture capable of flowing into a puncture hole, the layer being covered radially inward by a vulcanized elastomeric partition, is improved due to the fact that the layer of sealing mixture has a base of at least one elastomer of low molecular weight, preferably less than 30,000, mixed with at least one thermosetting resin, and due to the fact that at least one cross-linking agent or hardener for the thermosetting resin is isolated from the layer of sealing mixture by means of a vulcanized elastomeric partition arraged radially inward of the layer of sealing mixture.
Abstract:
Pneumatic tire including a puncture sealing layer which is applied to an inner lining and in which by addition of specific amounts of polyisobutylene and of a particular form of silica with respect to a set amount of polybutene and by use of powdered elastomer having a specific particle size distribution there are achieved optimum values of viscosity and adhesivity and ability to seal even large puncture holes in a wide range of temperature and operating conditions. In addition there is less tendency for puncture sealing layer components to migrate to the inner lining and tire durability is therefore improved.
Abstract:
Curable sealant two-component composition, each component being individually storage-stable and containing oil-extended low molecular weight uncured butyl rubber, said components being mixed together in a volume ratio of from about 1.0 to 1.0.
Abstract:
A pneumatic tire having a pocket filled with lubricant attached to the inner sidewall of the tire having a puncture sealant surrounded by an O-ring built into the inside wall of the pocket. The puncture sealant allows lubricant to be injected into the pocket by use of a syringe and eliminates the need for subsequent sealing of the pocket and leakage of lubricant from the pocket.
Abstract:
A tubular and generally circular self-sealing tire body composite and method of making the same for use in the construction of tires (for example, radial) having at least a spliceless innerliner layer and a spliceless sealant layer. Desirably, the sealant layer is shorter than the innerliner layer and is centered with respect thereto. The tubular composite can be made by utilizing an innerliner stock and a sealant stock, forming layers therefrom and contiguously contacting said layers to form a contiguous, tubular and generally circular article for subsequent use in building a tire. Additionally, a ply stock may be used, formed into a layer with cord incorporated therein, and contiguously applied to said innerliner layer.
Abstract:
A self-sealing pneumatic tire comprised of a cured rubber tire casing having a fitted, adherent sealant composite strip on its inner surface comprised of an admixture of (A) a partially crosslinked butyl type rubber, (B) plasticizer therefor, (C) butyl rubber-compatible tackifier and (D) particulate reinforcement.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a puncture sealant composition in emulsion for a tubeless pneumatic tire comprising a butyl rubber emulsion, a saturated hydrocarbon polymer emulsion, a crosslinking agent for the rubber and a crosslinking activator. A composition further containing a diene type unsaturated polymer emulsion and/or a natural rubber latex is also disclosed. These compositions are suitable for use in the production of a self-sealing vehicle tire.
Abstract:
A tire has its tire cavity filled with inexpensive lubricated light cellular particles and thereby avoids deformation and flattening of the tire upon loss of inflation pressure while maintaining vehicular control.