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Tire bead lubricating assembly and method of lubricating a tire bead

US6520294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2000
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 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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