Tire building machine
Abstract
Abstract A TIRE BUILDING MACHINE HAVING AN EXPANDABLE DRUM WITH SEPARATE CROWN AND SHOULDER DRIVES FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CROWN AND SHOULDER PORTIONS TO SHAPE THE PLIES TO THE FULL TIRE SHAPE AND MAINTAIN UNIFORM SPACING OF THE CORDS. THE OUTBOARD END OF THE DRUM IS SUPPORTED BY AND LATCHED TO A TAILSTOCK TUBE FOR THE TRANSFER OF AXIAL FORCES FROM THE TAILSTOCK TO THE DRUM DURING THE BUILDING OPERATION. AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE DRUM SHOULDERS IS ADJUSTABLY CONTROLLED BY INTERCONNECTED ADJUSTABLE STOPS MOUNTED ON THE TAILSTOCK AND MAIN HOUSING WITH PISTON CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES RESISTING MOVEMENT OF THE SHOULDERS IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS TO CONTROL RADIAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTIONN OF THE SHOULDERS DURING THE BUILDING OPERATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE SHOULDER DRIVE.
Inventors
- 👤 T Jones
- 👤 A Cantarutti
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |