Degradable blading for tire curing molds
US7468153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S264/44
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A degradable sipe blade for forming sipes in a tire tread, where the degradable material may be removed by exposure to water. A tire curing apparatus is also provided having a plurality of degradable sipe blades affixed to the mold surface within the tread pattern. In addition, a cured tire is provided having the degradable sipe blades embedded in the tread elements of the tire tread after removal of the cured tire from a curing mold. Further provided is a method for forming sipes in a tire tread using degradable blading.
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