Tire bead lubricating assembly and method of lubricating a tire bead
US6520294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D30/0633
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire bead lubricating assembly for lubricating the bead area of a tire includes a lubricator sleeve mounted for reciprocal movement into and out of the center of the tire. The sleeve has an hourglass shape for engagement with the opposed bead of the tire when inserted into the center of the tire.
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