Method for repairing tire tread
US11554562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2073/264
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various method for repairing a tire tread are provided. In one embodiment, a method for repairing a tire tread comprises: providing a tire having a tire tread portion wherein the tire tread portion includes a tread element that is at least one of a tread block and a tread rib, and wherein the tread element includes a void resulting from wear or damage of the tire tread portion; removing a material from at least a portion of the tread element adjacent to the void to create a removed material portion, wherein the removed material portion includes a specific shape corresponding to a replacement element; applying an adhesive to at least one surface of the removed material portion; applying the replacement element to the removed material portion; and curing the adhesive.
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