Method and apparatus for manufacturing tires
US6408919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/3214
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a method of manufacture of tires and a tire assembly drum having a body with a receiving surface for the products to be assembled, the body being mounted on a center shaft, and at least one lifting device situated at one of the ends of the receiving surface, the lifting device including a plurality of lifting fingers distributed circularly around the center shaft, the fingers extending appreciably radially and presenting a bearing surface for the products to be assembled, the fingers being controlled to be deployed essentially radially toward the outside of the drum.
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