Tire changer safety apparatus and method
US4865104A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/145
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire changer has the feature of therefor restraining vehicle tire/rim assemblies which are caused to explode due to tire overinflation or tire bead failure for any reason. A tire and rim assembly hold down bar is pivotally attached to one side of the body of the tire changer and is secured in position immediately overlying the tire/rim assembly on the tire changer by engaging a tongue in a buckle assembly mounted on the bar. The tongue is attached to the end of a web belt which is secured to the other side of the body of the tire changer. Engagement of the tongue in the buckle also actuates an enabling valve in a conduit for transmitting tire inflation air from a pressure source to the tire. Inflation air may then be provided at will to the tire by actuation of an inflation valve located in the air conduit between the pressure source and the tire.
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