Tire changer with rotational position and tracking control
US8770254B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/138
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire changer machine includes a control system that monitors a rotational position of a sensitive feature associated with a wheel rim and tire during a tire change procedure. The system adjusts operation of the machine to avoid damaging the sensitive feature, which may be a valve stem or a wheel sensor such as a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.
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