Mechanisms for ejecting objects from a tire tread
US8776847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C2011/1338
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for ejecting objects from a tire tread include, in particular embodiments, a pair of adjacent ground-engaging elements, each element including a ground-engaging contact surface; a groove separating the pair of ground-engaging elements, the groove having a base and a pair of opposing sidewalls spaced apart by a groove width; a sipe having a particular size, and located in communication with a portion of the groove extending between the pair of ground-engaging elements; and, an ejector associated with the sipe, the ejector comprising a projection that extends within the groove.
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