Automatic system and method for mounting and dismounting tire casing on expandable rim hub in retreading operations
US10213975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/549
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A loader device includes a support pedestal movable over a range of longitudinal travel along a longitudinal axis, a support carriage movably mounted to the support pedestal, a loader actuator, and a dismount actuator. The support carriage is movable over a range of vertical travel along a normal axis, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The support carriage has a support arm adapted to support a tire casing. The loader actuator and dismount actuator are respectively adapted to selectively move: (1) at least a portion of a tire casing supported upon the support carriage in a loading direction along the longitudinal axis off of the support arm onto the expandable rim hub and (2) at least a portion of a tire casing supported upon the expandable rim hub in an opposing unloading direction off of the expandable rim hub and onto the support arm of the loader device.
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