Tire changer
US7438109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/138
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire changing machine comprises a chassis and a rotatable turntable configured to retain a wheel rim. The machine further includes a tower carrying a mount/demount head movable toward and away from the wheel rim. A saddle for retaining a tire in a generally upright configuration is also provided. In addition, the machines includes an ovalation mechanism operative to press on a tread portion of a tire mounted in the saddle so as to ovalate the tire.
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