Ball screw tire tread guide
US6355136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2030/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tread guides (24, 26, 28) supported on a frame (16) over a conveyor (10) have rollers (28) for engaging edges of the tread (14) an the conveyor and a constant centering force is provided by ball nuts (50, 52) in engagement with a ball screw (44) connected to a pneumatic torque applying actuator (56). Conicity adjustment (62, 66) is provided by lateral adjustment of the ball screw (44), ball nuts (50, 52) and tread guide assembly as a unit relative to the conveyor (10).
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