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Auto-adjust cylinder used with bead width adjusting apparatus

US10809157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2018
Grant dateOct 20, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C25/0542
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A chucking apparatus for positioning a tire in a tire uniformity machine includes an upper chuck assembly, a lower chuck assembly operative with the upper chuck assembly to capture a tire therebetween, and a dual piston cylinder coupled to the lower chuck assembly which moves the tire into engagement with the upper chuck assembly. The dual piston cylinder has an axially extending inner piston rod from which axially extends a field-replaceable inner piston stem.

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