Process and apparatus for unloading a vulcanised bicycle tyre from a vulcanisation press
US11370188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D30/0603
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vulcanised bicycle tyre (2) is retained by exerting a thrust action on the radially inner surface of the tyre directed radially away from the geometric axis of rotation thereof (X). An unloading device (12) provided with at least one frame (18) and at least one support member (19) of the tyre (2) is positioned with respect to the tyre (2) by aligning it with the geometric axis of rotation (X) of the tyre. The support member (19) is handled with respect to the frame (18) towards an operating position in which it is close to the radially outer surface (2b) of the tyre (2). Finally, the radial thrust action on the radially inner surface (2a) of the tyre (2) is interrupted for releasing said tyre (2) with the radially outer surface (2b) thereof on a contact surface (20) of the support member (19).
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