公开(公告)号：WO2011068635A2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：PCT/US2010/055840

申请日：2010-11-08

Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC ,  KOST, Troy A.

Inventor： KOST, Troy A.

IPC: B29D30/26 ,  B29D30/08 ,  B29D30/52 ,  B29D30/54

CPC classification number: B24B1/00 ,  A46B13/003 ,  A47L11/19 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  B24B5/366 ,  B24B29/005 ,  B24B55/02 ,  B24B55/06 ,  B24D13/10 ,  B24D13/18 ,  B29D30/56 ,  B29D2030/541

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a buffer brush. When rotating, the buffer brush acts as a centrifugal pump. The buffer brush contains a core having a first side and a second side and the brush extends radially from the surface of the core. The first and second sides have at least one opening configured to allow air to flow laterally through the core to also flow radially through the vents into the brush.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明提供一种缓冲刷。 当旋转时，缓冲刷用作离心泵。 缓冲刷包括具有第一侧和第二侧的芯，并且刷从芯的表面径向延伸。 第一和第二侧面具有至少一个开口，其构造成允许空气横向流过芯部，并且也径向流过通风孔进入刷子。

公开(公告)号：WO2022170320A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：PCT/US2022/070472

申请日：2022-02-02

Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC

Inventor： KOST, Troy A. ,  JONES, Jim L. ,  OTTING, Robert G. ,  KOEPKE, Logan M.

IPC: B29D30/68 ,  B29D30/00 ,  B29D30/06

Abstract: A sipe forming assembly is provided. The sipe forming assembly includes a plunge cutting assembly, a leading roller assembly positioned upstream of the plunge cutting assembly, and a trailing roller assembly positioned downstream of the plunge cutting assembly. The plunge cutting assembly includes a blade and a linear actuator configured to actuate the blade to cut a sipe in a tire tread. The leading roller assembly includes a first leading roller and a second leading roller positionable relative to the first leading roller. The second leading roller and the first leading roller are configured to cooperate to clamp the tire tread between the first leading roller and the second leading roller. The trailing roller assembly includes a first trailing roller and a second trailing roller configured to cooperate to clamp the tire tread between the first trailing roller and the second trailing roller.

公开(公告)号：WO2023091844A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：PCT/US2022/078620

申请日：2022-10-25

Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC

Inventor： KOST, Troy A. ,  TOMTSCHIK, Alexander G.

IPC: B29D30/54 ,  B24B7/30 ,  B29D30/72

Abstract: A method of forming a retreaded tire is provided. The method includes coupling a retread element to a tire casing to form a retreaded tire having a tread surface and machining a sidewall of the retreaded tire. The sidewall of the retreaded tire is then machined, where machining the sidewall of the retreaded tire includes removing a portion of the sidewall to form a concave fillet in the sidewall. The concave fillet is positioned radially inward from the tread surface.

公开(公告)号：WO2016109166A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：PCT/US2015/065465

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC

Inventor： KOST, Troy A. ,  HENRIKSEN, Eric M. ,  FERRELL, Christopher J. A.

IPC: G01N27/04 ,  G01N27/20 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01N27/20 ,  G01M17/022 ,  G01N27/205

Abstract: A tire inspecting apparatus for a tire is provided. The apparatus includes a test stand for supporting and rotating a tire. The test stand is configured such that a tire supported thereon defines a center axis. The apparatus includes a testing probe configured as a high voltage electrode for generating an electric field and a grounding element. A positioning assembly includes a support bracket and a positioning arm supporting the testing probe. The positioning arm is operable to move the testing probe into a working position between the sidewalls of a tire supported on the test stand and in proximity to the grounding element. The positioning arm is connected to the support bracket for pivoting movement relative to the support bracket about a pivot axis. The pivot axis extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the center axis of a tire supported on the test stand.

Abstract translation: 提供一种轮胎用轮胎检查装置。 该装置包括用于支撑和旋转轮胎的测试台。 测试台被构造成使得其上支撑的轮胎限定中心轴线。 该装置包括配置为用于产生电场的高电压电极的测试探针和接地元件。 定位组件包括支撑支架和支撑测试探针的定位臂。 定位臂可操作以将测试探针移动到支撑在测试台上的轮胎的侧壁和靠近接地元件之间的工作位置。 定位臂连接到支撑托架，用于围绕枢转轴线相对于支撑托架枢转运动。 枢转轴线相对于支撑在测试台上的轮胎的中心轴线以非垂直的角度延伸。

公开(公告)号：WO2015100030A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/069895

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: BRIDGESTONE BANDAG, LLC

Inventor： KOST, Troy A.

IPC: B29D30/68

CPC classification number: B29D30/54 ,  B29D2030/541 ,  B29D2030/546 ,  G01V3/10

Abstract: A tire buffing apparatus for a tire casing having a plurality of steel belts arranged therein is provided. The tire buffing apparatus including a hub assembly for supporting and rotating a tire casing and a rasp assembly including a rotatable rasp for buffing a tire casing. A tire belt detection system is provided that includes an induction coil element and a sensor. The induction coil element is configured and arranged in relation to the hub assembly such that when the induction coil element is connected to an AC power source, the induction coil element induces a current in the steel belts of a tire casing supported on the hub assembly. The sensor is configured to produce a signal when the rotating rasp is subject to a voltage. A control unit is configured to direct the rasp assembly to stop buffing a tire casing when the sensor produces the signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于轮胎外壳的轮胎抛光装置，其具有布置在其中的多个钢带。 该轮胎抛光装置包括用于支撑和旋转轮胎外壳的轮毂组件和包括用于抛光轮胎外壳的旋转锉刀的锉刀组件。 提供一种包括感应线圈元件和传感器的轮胎胎带检测系统。 感应线圈元件相对于轮毂组件构造和布置，使得当感应线圈元件连接到AC电源时，感应线圈元件在支撑在轮毂组件上的轮胎外壳的钢带中引起电流。 传感器被配置为当旋转的锉刀受到电压时产生信号。 控制单元构造成当传感器产生信号时引导锉刀组件停止抛光轮胎外壳。