Apparatus for seating the bead of a tubeless tire onto a rim
US10723185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible compression apparatus for seating the bead of a tubeless tire onto a rim and a method of using the apparatus. The flexible compression including: a circular spiral flexible band having a first terminal edge wound on an exterior surface of the flexible band and a second terminal edge wound on an inner surface of the flexible band; one or more straps in contact with the exterior surface of the flexible band and running parallel to the flexible band, said one or more straps each having a secured end and a terminal end, wherein the secured end of the one or more straps is affixed to the flexible band; and one or more tightening mechanisms for receiving the terminal end(s) of the strap(s).
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