Tire forming system and tire forming method
US6979378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/206
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire forming system includes a band forming machine, a shaping forming machine, a belt/tread forming machine, means for supplying a band member and means for supplying a belt/tread member. The means for supplying the band member include an inner liner supply means, carcass supply means, band rubber parts supply means and bead supply means. The means for supplying the belt/tread member include belt supply means and tread rubber parts supply means. The means for supplying the band member and the means for supplying the belt/tread member are operative to cooperate with one another to continuously in series form a plurality of tires having different tire sizes.
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