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Apparatus for the manufacture of tires

US4561927A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 1984
Grant dateDec 31, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D30/242
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for expanding an annular tire component into a ring comprising an inflatable, expandable annular pressure vessel formed by an inflatable bag or diaphragm attached to a cylindrical carrier drum and guide means for accurately controlling in a predetermined manner the axial position of the bag with respect to the carrier drum. The guide means are preferably radially extending pins sliding in bearings.

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