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Vehicle tire mold

US4992035A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 2, 1989
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2030/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for the manufacture of pneumatic vehicle tires including a mold for forming a tread pattern on the ground contacting surface of the tire. The tread mold 23 has an inner surface 24 in which a closely fitting open network grid 10 is removably positioned. The grid has at least one axial split therein to allow removal of the grid from the tire after its curing is completed.

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