Tire clamping device
US10821688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2030/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of molding a green tire having a first and second bead area is described herein, wherein the method includes the steps of: inserting a tire clamping device inside a tire bladder and then inserting the tire clamping device and the bladder into the green tire, aligning the outer surfaces of the tire clamping device into engagement with a respective bead area of the tire so that each tire bead area is clamped between a respective upper and a lower mold ring and the tire clamping device during cure. A tire clamping device includes an inner portion, and a plurality of segments connected to the inner portion, wherein the tire clamping device has a closed position wherein the plurality of segments together forms a first and second ring for engagement with the bead areas of the tire so clamp the bead areas between the clamping device and the mold rings during cure.
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