Apparatus for splicing tread strips
US4173509A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/93
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for splicing or joining the ends of two precured rubber tread strips each having a pattern of ribs and grooves in one surface thereof. The machine includes first and second tread-clamping assemblies each of which grips the opposite surfaces of one of the tread strips between two elements and further includes power means for moving one of the assemblies toward the other in order to tightly abut the ends of the tread strips while heat is applied to effect vulcanization of a bonding material which previously has been inserted between the ends.
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