Wheelwright machines – Rubber tire mounting and/or demounting apparatus – For collapsing or shifting tire axially
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Wheelwright machines
Rubber tire mounting and/or demounting apparatus
For collapsing or shifting tire axially
C157S001170
Reexamination Certificate
active
11356155
ABSTRACT:
A mounting tool and method for mounting a tire onto a rim, the tool including a working end having a tip insertable between the tire's beads and the rim and adapted to lift the beads on to the rim, a body portion extending upward relative to the tip to hold the bead as it is stretched on to the rim, and an extension connecting the tip and body portion to the handle. The extension has a first portion having a radial extent adapted for receipt between the beads of the tire as the working end is rotated, and a second portion defining a second clearance that opens axially inward to receive the second bead therein as the working end is rotated to mount the first bead. With the first portion received between the first and second beads and the second portion providing a clearance for the second bead, the handle is rotated radially outward relative to the rim and body weight applied downwardly to the handle to mount the first bead. Using the leverage created by the extension, the second bead is mounted by inserting the tip between the second bead and the rim, and rotating the handle radially outward and downward to force the second bead on to the rim.
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Renner Kenner Greive Bobak Taylor & Weber
Summit Tool Company
Thomas David B
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