Apparatus and method for high pressure testing and inspection of tires
US4491013A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2696
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for inspecting and testing tires under high pressure in excess of 50 p.s.i. The apparatus includes a base, a pair of flanges on the shaft which support the tire, means for moving the flanges together to insure a seal between the flanges and the tire beads and means for introducing air under pressure into the interior of the tire. High frequency sound wave sensing means and indication means are also provided.
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