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Apparatus for applying tire sheet components

US5102490A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 1990
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D30/3007
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tire sheet component is cut and applied to a drum with a retractable applier having a cutter and anvil member for cutting the sheet component at a first position spaced from the drum. Vacuum means are provided for holding the cut leading end on the anvil as it is moved to a second position where the anvil is moved towards the drum to press the leading end portion of the sheet component against the drum with a stitcher roll. The anvil is then moved in a sweeping motion to stitch the leading end against the drum. The drum is rotated a predetermined amount and the sheet is stitched to the drum with a second stitcher roll. The sheet component is cut at the first position providing a trailing end which is then stitched to the drum as it is rotated the final amount.

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