Tire transport method, tire transport and fastening apparatus, and tire inspection system
US9746396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0273
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a tire transport method for a tire inspection system in which a tire transported from the upstream side is fastened by an upper rim and a lower rim, and a measurement is performed, wherein the method includes transport stem in which a transport mechanism having a pair of transport units split in the width direction transports the tire to a fastening position for fastening, and a parting step in which the pair of transport units is parted in the width direction, such that it is possible for the lower rim to pass between the pair of transport units.
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