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Apparatus and method for high pressure testing and inspection of tires

US4491013A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 1983
Grant dateJan 1, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 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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