18482400. TIRE simplified abstract (Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.)
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TIRE
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
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TIRE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18482400 titled 'TIRE
The abstract of the patent application describes a tire design that includes various components such as a tread portion, bead portions, sidewall portions, a carcass, and an inner surface defining a tire cavity.
- The tread portion of the tire includes a belt outside of the carcass in a radial direction, comprising one or more belt plies extending in an axial direction.
- Each sidewall portion has an intermediate layer inward from the carcass, with an outer edge overlapping the belt and an inner edge in the sidewall or bead portion.
- The tire also features an inner layer inward from the tread portion, with a thickness greater than the sidewall portions between the carcass and inner surface.
Potential Applications: - This tire design could be used in various vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. - It may find applications in the automotive industry for both on-road and off-road vehicles.
Problems Solved: - The design aims to improve the durability and performance of tires. - It addresses issues related to tire wear, traction, and stability.
Benefits: - Enhanced durability and longevity of the tire. - Improved traction and handling on different road surfaces. - Increased safety for drivers and passengers.
Commercial Applications: - Tire manufacturers could utilize this innovative design to create high-performance tires for different types of vehicles. - The technology could be marketed to automotive companies looking to enhance the quality of their vehicles.
Questions about the tire design: 1. How does the belt placement outside of the carcass impact the tire's performance?
- The belt outside of the carcass improves the tire's stability and handling on various road surfaces.
2. What are the specific advantages of the inner layer with greater thickness in the tire design?
- The inner layer's increased thickness enhances the tire's overall durability and resistance to wear and tear.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tire includes a tread portion; a pair of bead portions; a pair of sidewall portions, each of which extend between the tread portion and a respective bead portion; a carcass that extends from one bead portion to the other, through the sidewall portions and tread portion; and an inner surface that defines a tire cavity; wherein the tread portion comprises a belt disposed outside of the carcass in a radial direction of the tire, the belt comprising one or more belt plies that extend in an axial direction of the tire; wherein each sidewall portion comprises an intermediate layer arranged inward in the tire radial direction from the carcass, wherein each intermediate layer comprises an outer edge that overlaps the belt and an inner edge arranged in the sidewall portion or bead portion; wherein the tire further comprises an inner layer arranged inward in the tire radial direction from the tread portion, the inner layer having a thickness in the radial direction defined by the carcass and inner surface; and wherein the thickness of the inner layer is greater than a thickness between the carcass and inner surface in the sidewall portions.
