Tire belt removal
US4071071A · kind A · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/541
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is shown for preparing a tire carcass for recapping. The process is provided for use on steel belted tires having a steel belt or protector ply embedded in the tire structure as the outermost layer in a series of steel belts forming the other plies. An apparatus for performing the process is described wherein means are provided for severing a damaged belt or protector ply from the tire carcass and preparing the carcass for recapping, after which the carcass may be recappd in the normal manner used for rebuilding steel belted tires.
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