Pneumatic tire having multi-part annular bead core
US4811772A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C15/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic tire having beads disposed about an inner diameter of the tire for mounting to the flanges of a wheel of a vehicle is disclosed. Each of the beads includes a multi-part annular core comprising rings having an L-shape or U-shape cross-section including substantially flat limbs. The rings are mechanically interlocked to provide the core with portions of the limbs disposed in adjacent relationship for receiving therebetween ends of the tire carcass plies and securing them to the cores.
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