System and method for processing a tire-wheel assembly
US8991466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49494
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for processing a tire and a wheel for forming a tire wheel assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tire support member including a first tire support member, a second tire support member and a third tire support member. Each of the first, second and third tire support members include an upper surface and a lower surface. The apparatus includes a plurality of tire engaging devices including a first tire tread engaging post and a second tire tread engaging post. A method for processing a tire and a wheel for forming a tire wheel assembly is also disclosed.
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