Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Tire changing machine with automated tire bead pressing devices, controls and methods
- Patent Title (中): 轮胎更换机具有自动轮胎胎压机,控制和方法
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Application No.: US12877430Application Date: 2010-09-08
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Publication No.: US08387675B1Publication Date: 2013-03-05
- Inventor: Micah N. Vaninger , Michael D. Gerdes
- Applicant: Micah N. Vaninger , Michael D. Gerdes
- Applicant Address: US MO St. Louis
- Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
- Current Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
- Current Assignee Address: US MO St. Louis
- Agency: Armstrong Teasdale LLP
- Main IPC: B60C25/138
- IPC: B60C25/138

Abstract:
Tire changing machines with automated positioning and control of bead pressing devices are described to maintain a tire bead in a desired location on the wheel rim during tire mount and de-mount procedures utilizing a tire bead locating tool. Sequenced motion of the bead pressing devices are also described that ensure optimal tire change operations. Methodology is also disclosed.
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