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Method and apparatus for molding a tire with an annular reinforcement below the tread surface

US4259129A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1978
Grant dateMar 31, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 16, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D30/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for molding a tire with an annular reinforcement below the tread surface in which first a tire body is molded and then a flexible reinforcement formed by bands or threads is wound, preferably under tension, in form of a helix about the circumference of the tire body, whereafter a tread surface portion is molded about the tire body and the reinforcement thereon; and an apparatus for carrying out the method.

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