Method of manufacturing a tire comprising at least one insert
US7329325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/662
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a tire (3), which includes a crown (5) having a molded tread pattern, and at least one insert (6) with a position that is set relative to the molded tread pattern. The method includes building an uncured tire around a core (1), positioning the at least one insert (6) within the uncured tire in a position set relative to the core (1), positioning the core bearing the uncured tire and the at least one insert (6) in an external mold (10) according to a set azimuth (β), and molding the tire.
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