Tread height measuring device
US4894920A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B3/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and/or method of measuring the height of a tread element 52 of a tire. The device 50 spans or straddles the tread element 52 to be measured. Two support members 65,66 are disposed to either side of the tread element to be measured in the adjacent grooves. A housing 54 has two horizontal members 56,58 each attached to the housing 54. The vertical members 64,66 are capable of slidable movement along the horizontal members and are releasably secured thereto. A measuring device 76 is carried by the housing 54 for measuring the height of the tread element with respect to the adjacent grooves.
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