Apparatus and method for manufacturing an air maintenance tire
US10717247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C2013/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for manufacturing an air maintenance tire includes an air pumping tube assembly station constructing an air pumping tube sub-assembly, a tire preparation station for forming passageways in the tire to accept an outlet device of the air pumping tube sub-assembly, an air pumping tube sub-assembly installation station and a pressure regulator installation station. The air pumping tube sub-assembly inserts into an elongate tire groove opening, facilitated by groove-spreading apparatus.
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