Applicator head for tire cord construction
US8578994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/1678
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tooling head for construction of a tire cord to an annular surface is provided having a first roller and a second roller for alternative engagement against the annular surface in a forward and a rearward direction, respectively, the first and second rollers having a spaced apart orientation and annular grooves defining a passageway between the rollers. A guide tube extends between the roller annular grooves within the passageway. A cord exiting guide tube end is axially offset to remote extremities of the first and second roller annular grooves and a first and second axially extending slits are formed within the guide tube opposite the roller annular grooves, respectively.
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