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Tire unbalance audit apparatus

US5033303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1989
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23B31/16237
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tire balance audit apparatus with an improved tire support tool is disclosed. The tire support tool utilizes a plurality of jaw members, each driven radially by a ball screw, to engage, center and level an unbalanced tire about the centerline of an unbalance measuring device. The tire is supported solely through engagement of the bead of the tire with the individual jaw members.

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