Tire support apparatus
US8596322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/2635
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire support device for supporting the bead area of a tire is described. The tire support device includes an inner support member having a plurality of support vanes mounted to the support member, the support vanes radially extend from the inner support member. The tire support device further comprises a plurality of cover plates forming an outer cylindrical surface for supporting the bead area of a tire. The cover plates having an inner rib which extends radially inward, said rib having one or more guide members, each slide member slidably mounted on the support vane, wherein the guide members are slidably from a radially inward position to close the cover plates, and to a radially outward position to radially expand the tires.
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