Apparatus, methods, components, and systems for assembling and/or inflating a tire-wheel assembly
US8567453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/145
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for processing an un-inflated tire-wheel assembly for forming an inflated tire-wheel assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a first robotic arm and a second robotic arm forming a pair of robotic arms; an assembling end effecter attached to the first robotic arm; and an inflating end effecter attached to the second robotic arm, wherein the assembling end effecter is indirectly interfaceable with the inflating end effecter by way of the un-inflated tire-wheel assembly. One or more methods are also disclosed. One or more components are also disclosed. One or more systems are also disclosed.
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