System for continuous tire tread extrusion, molding, and curing
US10493711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2021/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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