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Method and apparatus for molding non-pneumatic wheels

US10919244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN · FR

Inventors

Robert Gaut · Powdersville, US
Brian D. Wilson · Chaska, US
Karl Mohrmann · Easley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 8, 2015
Grant date	Feb 16, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 22, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60C2007/005
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for molding non-pneumatic wheels is provided. The exemplary method and apparatus allow for the use of the same molding system to manufacture wheels with different hub constructions. Different configurations of removable mold elements are utilized within the same molding system to provide wheels with different hub constructions.

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