Tire changing machine with force detection and control methods

US8613303B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Hunter Engineering Company · US

Inventors

• Douglas Hanneken · Saint Louis, US
• David A. Voeller · Chesterfield, US
• Charlie Polster · Edwardsville, US
• Joel Clasquin · Edwardsville, US
• Michael Gerdes · Saint Peters, US
• Nicolas J. Colarelli, III · Chesterfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 16, 2009
• Grant date: Dec 24, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 3, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60C25/056
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Tire changing machines having force feedback and position control systems are described that may be used to control operation of one or more components of the machine during a tire change procedure. Information may be provided to a machine operator concerning detected operating conditions during the procedure. Excessive or abnormal forces or component positions can be detected and corrective action may be taken at any point in the tire change procedure. Successful component position profiles may be saved for future recall and execution by the machine.