Pneumatic tire with bead reinforcing elements at least partially formed from carbon fibers
US10040323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10846
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic tire includes an elastomeric casing. The elastomeric casing includes a crown portion, opposing sidewalls, and bead areas that are formed along the sidewalls in spaced relation to the crown portion. The bead areas include at least one bead reinforcing element, such as a bead core and/or a bead filler, that is at least partially formed from carbon fibers. A method of manufacturing a pneumatic tire assembly is also included.
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