Tire with central rubber layer reinforced with micro and/or macro reinforcing fillers to abridge split carcass ply ends
US7631676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10855
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a tire having a split ply carcass member with the ends of the split carcass ply spaced apart in the central crown portion of the tire and a central rubber layer spanning the gap between the split carcass ply ends, wherein said central rubber layer is reinforced with at least one of micro and macro reinforcing fillers. Said central rubber layer may additionally contain continuous cord reinforcement.
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