METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING A TREAD RING UPON A TIRE CARCASS
    1.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING A TREAD RING UPON A TIRE CARCASS 审中-公开
    用于安装轮胎的轨枕的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2013002823A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-03

    申请号:PCT/US2011/058683

    申请日:2011-10-31

    CPC classification number: B29D30/58 B29D30/2607 B29D2030/523 B29D2030/585

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the subject invention comprise methods and apparatus for mounting a tread ring onto a tire carcass. Such methods may include the step of providing a tire tread ring having opposing side edges; arranging the tread ring in an initial ring arrangement in communication with a pressure source, the pressure source being in communication with an outer side of the tread ring; expanding the tread ring radially outward from the initial ring arrangement to an expanded arrangement, the tread ring being expanded by applying vacuum pressure along the outer side of the tread ring supplied by the pressure source; inserting a tire carcass within a central opening of the tread ring while in the expanded arrangement; contracting the tread ring into an installed arrangement about an outer surface of the tire carcass; and, releasing the vacuum along the outer side of the tread ring.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例包括将胎面环安装到轮胎胎体上的方法和装置。 这种方法可以包括提供具有相对的侧边缘的轮胎胎面环的步骤; 将所述胎圈环布置成与压力源连通的初始环形布置,所述压力源与所述胎面环的外侧连通; 将胎面环从初始环形装置径向向外扩展为扩张布置,通过沿着由压力源供应的胎面环的外侧施加真空压力来扩大胎面环; 在扩展的布置中将轮胎胎体插入胎环的中心开口内; 将所述胎面环收缩成围绕所述轮胎胎体的外表面的安装布置; 并且沿胎面环的外侧释放真空。

    END OF TRAILER FAIRING FOR IMPROVED AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

    公开(公告)号:WO2018200007A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-01

    申请号:PCT/US2017/030297

    申请日:2017-04-29

    Abstract: A fairing for a back end of a trailer is provided that has a leading airflow surface oriented within an angular range from 5 degrees to 14 degrees to a surface of the trailer to which the fairing is attached. The angular range is oriented so that its arms extend rearward from a vertex of the angular range in a longitudinal direction of the trailer. A tailing airflow surface is present that engages the leading airflow surface at meeting location. The tailing airflow surface is curved, and a common tangent line of the tailing airflow surface and the leading airflow surface is at the meeting location. A frame engages the surface of the trailer to which the fairing is configured to be attached.

    ADAPTIVE TREAD SUPPORT DEVICE FOR RETREAD FINISHING OF TIRES

    公开(公告)号:WO2018093348A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-24

    申请号:PCT/US2016/061994

    申请日:2016-11-15

    CPC classification number: B29D30/54 B29D2030/541

    Abstract: A device (10) for supporting a tread (12) during a retread process is provided that has a plurality of plates (16) that support the tread when the tread is supported by the device. A plurality of actuation members (18) are also provided, and a first one (16) of the plates is acted upon by a first one (22) of the actuation members (18). A second one of the plates is acted upon by a second one (28) of the actuation members. The first (22) and second (28) actuation members move in directions towards and away from the tread (12). The first actuation member (22) actuates independently from the second actuation member (28).

    METHOD OF RETREADING A TIRE USING A GROOVE SUPPORT
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF RETREADING A TIRE USING A GROOVE SUPPORT 审中-公开
    使用沟槽支持来更新轮胎的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2017116391A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-06

    申请号:PCT/US2015/067658

    申请日:2015-12-28

    Inventor: PAN, Chinglin

    CPC classification number: B29D30/56

    Abstract: A method of forming a retreaded tire is provided that includes providing a tread (12) with a bottom surface, an under-tread (14), and a groove (16). A tire carcass with an upper surface is provided and bonding material is applied and is located between the bottom surface and upper surface. A support member (26) is inserted into the groove (16). Heat and pressure are applied to the bonding material in order to cure the bonding material to create attachment between the tread and the tire carcass. The method also includes the removal of the support member (26) from the groove (16) of the tread.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种形成翻新轮胎的方法,其包括提供具有底面,胎面底部(14)和凹槽(16)的胎面(12)。 提供具有上表面的轮胎胎体并且施加结合材料并且位于底表面和上表面之间。 支撑构件(26)插入凹槽(16)中。 对结合材料施加热和压力以固化结合材料以在胎面和轮胎胎体之间产生附着。 该方法还包括从胎面的凹槽(16)移除支撑构件(26)。

    SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS TIRE TREAD EXTRUSION, MOLDING, AND CURING
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS TIRE TREAD EXTRUSION, MOLDING, AND CURING 审中-公开
    连续轮胎挤压,成型和固化系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2016064394A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-28

    申请号:PCT/US2014/061903

    申请日:2014-10-23

    Abstract: A system for the continuous extrusion, molding, and curing of tread rubber is provided. A plurality of discrete mold sectors are arranged adjacent to each other along a longitudinal axis between an in-feed and an out-feed of a mold sector transport mechanism that extends through a heated press. As the mold sectors are continuously advanced along a process direction in steps, rubber material is extruded and placed onto at least one of the mold sectors near the in-feed end such that an elongated strip of rubber material extends over multiple mold sectors along the longitudinal axis. As the strip of rubber material exits the press, the mold sectors are sequentially removed from the rubber material and returned to the in-feed. An extruder outlet positioned near the in-feed can be moved towards or away from the mold sectors to supply rubber material and prevent backflow.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于胎面橡胶的连续挤出,模制和固化的系统。 沿着纵向轴线彼此相邻地布置多个离散的模具部分,该纵向轴线延伸穿过加热的压力机的模具扇区输送机构的进给和输出之间。 随着模具部分沿着加工方向逐步地继续前进,橡胶材料被挤出并放置在靠近进给端的至少一个模具部分中,使得细长的橡胶材料带沿着纵向延伸到多个模具部分上 轴。 当橡胶材料条从压力机出来时,模具部分依次从橡胶材料上取下并返回进料。 定位在进料内附近的挤出机出口可朝向或远离模具部分移动以供应橡胶材料并防止回流。

    TREAD CRACKING PREVENTION AND DE-MOLDING FORCE REDUCTION DOLLY
    8.
    发明申请
    TREAD CRACKING PREVENTION AND DE-MOLDING FORCE REDUCTION DOLLY 审中-公开
    TREAD CRACKING PREVENTION AND DE-MOLDING FORCE Reduction多少

    公开(公告)号:WO2014120216A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:PCT/US2013/024184

    申请日:2013-01-31

    Abstract: The invention include methods and apparatus for demolding a tread. The methods include arranging one or more rollers to extend across a transverse extent of a tread molding cavity and across an outer, exposed side of a tread. The one or more rollers are freely-rotatable and arranged to define a demolding path of the tread extending from the mold. The tread is demolded from the tread molding cavity along the demolding path such that the tread is initially directed outwardly from a molded position within the tread molding cavity at an initial angle less than 90 degrees from the molded position, the tread continuing along the demolding path until the tread is directed away from the molding cavity in a direction 90 degrees from the molded position at a perpendicular position located a distance from the molding cavity at least equal to approximately 80% of the tread thickness.

    Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于使胎面脱模的方法和装置。 这些方法包括布置一个或多个辊子以跨越胎面模制腔体的横向延伸并跨越胎面的外部暴露侧面。 一个或多个辊可自由旋转并且布置成限定从模具延伸的胎面的脱模路径。 胎面沿着脱模路径从胎面模制腔脱模,使得胎面最初从模制位置以小于90度的初始角度从胎面模制腔内的模制位置向外指向,胎面沿着脱模路径继续 直到胎面在与成型腔距离至少等于胎面厚度的大约80%的垂直位置处在与模制位置成90度的方向上被引导离开模制腔。

    TIRE MOLD AND TREAD
    9.
    发明申请
    TIRE MOLD AND TREAD 审中-公开
    轮胎模具和胎面

    公开(公告)号:WO2004062898A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-29

    申请号:PCT/US2003/039785

    申请日:2003-12-15

    CPC classification number: B29D30/56 B29C33/302 B29D2030/582

    Abstract: The present invention is a process for making an entire truck tire tread comprising the steps of securing tread mold segments comprising plates to a flat backing, placing a blank tread on the mold segments, and pressing the blank tread against the mold segments. The invention also comprises this process wherein the tread mold segments comprising plates are formed by the steps of machining at least one side of a plate so that the peak to peak variation of the plate surface is less than 5 microns, securing the plates to a flat backing; and machining a reverse tread pattern onto the secured plates. The present invention also comprises a process for making a mold for a tire tread comprising the steps of securing tread mold segments comprising plates of at least two different thicknesses to a flat backing, and machining a reverse tread pattern comprising ridges onto the secured plates, where the thickness of the plate under the ridge is chosen so that the width to height ratio of a ridge on a plate is not less than 1:10.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于制造整个卡车轮胎胎面的方法,其包括以下步骤:将包括板的胎面模具部分固定到平坦的背衬;将胎面胎面放置在模具部分上;以及将胎面胎面 对着模具部分。 本发明还包括这种方法,其中包括板的胎面模具部分通过如下步骤形成:加工板的至少一侧以使板表面的峰 - 峰变化小于5微米,将板固定到平坦 后盾; 并将反向胎面花纹加工到固定板上。 本发明还包括用于制造用于轮胎胎面的模具的方法,该方法包括以下步骤:将包括至少两种不同厚度的板的胎面模具段固定到平坦的背衬;以及将包括脊的反向胎面图案加工到固定的板上,其中 选择脊下板的厚度,使得板上脊的宽高比不小于1:10。

    ADJUSTABLE FORM FOR NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE CONSTRUCTION

    公开(公告)号:WO2018089463A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-17

    申请号:PCT/US2017/060594

    申请日:2017-11-08

    Inventor: PAN, Chinglin

    CPC classification number: B29D30/242 B29D30/247

    Abstract: An adjustable form is provided for building tire components of different sizes. The form includes a series of fixed length form elements intermittently disposed between a series of adjustable length form elements about the circumference of the form. The elements are movable to a first radius to form a first form surface that features first, second and third build regions onto which a tire could be constructed. Gaps, if any are present, in the first and second build regions are smaller than those in the axially intermediate second build region. The elements are movable to a second radius to form a second form surface with fourth, fifth, and sixth build regions for the construction of a tire of a different diameter. Gaps, if any are present, in the fourth and fifth build regions are smaller than those in the axially intermediate sixth build region.

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