Method and apparatus for manufacturing pneumatic tyres

Details Method and apparatus for manufacturing pneumatic tyres Method and apparatus for manufacturing pneumatic tyres

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Michener, Jennifer K. (Department: 1728)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Producing toroidal work

C264S050000, C264S326000, C425S040000, C425S046000, C425S050000, C425S501000, C425S503000

Reexamination Certificate

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08007710

ABSTRACT:
A green tire disposed on a toroidal support is introduced into a vulcanisation mold. The mold is closed through axial approaching of a pair of sidewall plates acting against the sidewalls of the tire. Circumferential sectors set to operate against the tire tread band are maintained spaced apart from the tread band itself during admission of a working fluid designed to press the tire against the toroidal support. Subsequently, the sectors are centripetally approached for penetration into the tread band concurrently with a step of full molding and vulcanisation of the tire carried out through admission of steam under pressure into the tire itself.

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