Tire bead breaker device and methods for automated tire changer machine
US8985178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/056
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Automated tire changer machines, control systems and methods therefor utilize positive contact and contact force generation between wheel rims and bead breaker devices to break tire bead seals. The bead breaker devices may accordingly follow different geometries of wheel rims without prior knowledge or identification of the specific rim configuration by the machine.
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