Method of forming non-pneumatic tire using support structure deformation
US10946601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C7/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a non-pneumatic tire is provided that includes the steps of providing an outer shear band ring (56) and an intermediate section (14) that has a supporting structure (16). The intermediate section (14) is collapsed from an uncollapsed state to a collapsed state. The intermediate section in the collapsed state is inserted inside of the outer shear band ring such that the outer shear band ring is located outward from the intermediate section in a radial direction of the tire. Compression of the intermediate section (14) is released when the intermediate section (14) is inside of the outer shear band ring (56) so that the intermediate section returns to the uncollapsed state from the collapsed state. In one embodiment, the compressing step of the intermediate section (14) is performed by a compression device (68) that has a plurality of gripping members.
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