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Method and apparatus for adjusting a tire building machine

US8991804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2011
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49998
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method supports a tire building assembly. The method comprises the steps of: supporting one end portion of a radially collapsible building drum for assembling a green tire; moving the end portion in a first direction by an actuator acting in the first direction; and moving the end portion in a second direction by the actuator acting in the first direction.

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