Structure for improving conductivity of tire

By setting conductive glue strips on the sidewall and tread of the car tire to form a closed circuit, the problem of charge inability to be discharged due to the insulation of the car tire is solved, and the improvement of conductive performance and the reduction of cost and noise pollution are achieved.

CN222819845UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02KUMHO TIRE (TIANJIN) CO INC
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Application Number
CN202421869842.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-05
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-05

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Technical Problem

Existing car tires are insulators, which make it impossible for the car to discharge charges. Suspended conductive tapes or iron chains must be used to solve safety problems, but this will increase production costs and generate noise pollution.

Method used

By setting conductive rubber strips on the sidewall and tread of the tire, a closed circuit is formed, and the tread conductive rubber strip is used to contact the crown belt layer, the sidewall conductive rubber strip is in contact with the belt layer, and the rim glue is in contact with the sidewall conductive rubber strip, so that the internal conductivity of the tire is realized and the automobile charge discharge is completed.

Benefits of technology

It increases the conductivity of the tire, avoids the cost and noise pollution of using conductive tapes or iron chains, and ensures safe emission of automobile charges.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a structure for improving the conductivity of a tire, and belongs to the technical field of tires. The structure for increasing the conductivity of the tire comprises a sidewall and a tread. The tire sidewall is arranged at the bottom of the tire tread, a cap ply and a belted layer piece are sequentially arranged on the inner side of the tire sidewall, the tire tread is filled with a tire tread conductive rubber strip, the bottom end of the tire tread conductive rubber strip is in contact with the cap ply, a tire sidewall conductive rubber strip is arranged on the inner side of the tire sidewall, and the bottom end of the tire sidewall conductive rubber strip is in contact with the belted layer piece. The top end of the tire side conductive rubber strip is in contact with the tail end of the belted layer piece, and rim rubber is arranged at the tail end of the tire side and is in contact with the tire side conductive rubber strip. The conductive performance of the tire can be improved, and the effect of improving the conductivity of the tire is achieved through indirect contact of the tread conductive rubber strip and the tire side conductive rubber strip. Automobile suspension conductive belts or iron chains can be saved, the cost is saved, and noise pollution caused by contact between the conductive belts or the iron chains and the ground is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of tires, and in particular to a structure for increasing the electrical conductivity of a tire. Background Art

[0002] Tires are circular elastic rubber products that roll on the ground and are installed on various vehicles or machines. They are usually installed on metal rims, can support the vehicle body, buffer external impacts, achieve contact with the road surface and ensure the driving performance of the vehicle. Tires are often used under complex and harsh conditions. They are subjected to various deformations, loads, forces, and high and low temperature effects when driving, so they must have high load-bearing performance, traction performance, and buffering performance. At the same time, they are also required to have high wear resistance and flex resistance, as well as low rolling resistance and heat generation.

[0003] In the prior art, automobile tires are insulators and the electric charge of the automobile cannot be discharged. To ensure the safety of the automobile and its passengers, the automobile uses suspended conductive belts or chains in contact with the ground to solve this problem. However, conductive belts or chains will increase the cost of automobile production, and the surface contact will also generate noise pollution. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the present application provides a structure to increase the conductivity of tires, aiming to improve the problem that automobile tires are insulators and the car's electric charges cannot be discharged. To ensure the safety of the car and passengers, the car uses suspended conductive belts or iron chains in contact with the ground to solve this problem. However, conductive belts or iron chains will increase the cost of automobile production, and the surface contact will also cause noise pollution.

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire, including a sidewall and a tread.

[0006] The sidewall is arranged at the bottom of the tread, and the inner side of the sidewall is sequentially provided with a cap layer and a belt layer, the inside of the tread is filled with a tread conductive rubber strip, and the bottom end of the tread conductive rubber strip is in contact with the cap layer, the inner side of the sidewall is provided with a sidewall conductive rubber strip, and the top end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip is in contact with the end of the belt layer, and the end of the sidewall is provided with a rim rubber, and the rim rubber is in contact with the sidewall conductive rubber strip.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, the belt layer comprises a first belt layer and a second belt layer, the first belt layer and the second belt layer are sequentially arranged on the inner side of the cap layer, and the top end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip contacts the end of the second belt layer.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, a filling groove is opened at the center of the tread, and the tread conductive rubber strip is filled in the filling groove.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the top of the sidewall conductive rubber strip is turned up and overlapped with the second belt layer.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, an airtight layer is arranged on the inner side of the second belt layer.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, an end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip is connected to an end of the airtight layer.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the end of the wheel rim glue is also connected to the end of the airtight layer.

[0013] Beneficial effects: A conductive rubber strip is added to the sidewall, and the conductive rubber strip is extended to the end of the second belt layer by wrapping the sidewall. The second belt layer is connected to the first belt layer, and then to the cap layer. The conductive rubber strip on the tread is in contact with the cap layer, so that the sidewall rim rubber and the tread form a closed loop, forming internal conductivity of the tire. The contact between the rim rubber and the conductive strip on the sidewall and the rim forms the charge discharge of the car. Finally, the car tire contacts the ground to complete the charge discharge of the car. The present application can increase the conductivity of the tire, and utilize the indirect contact between the conductive rubber strip on the tread and the conductive rubber strip on the sidewall to achieve the effect of increasing the conductivity of the tire. It can also save the conductive belt or chain on the car suspension, save costs, and reduce the noise pollution caused by the contact between the conductive belt or chain and the ground. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the implementation methods of the present application, the drawings required for use in the implementation methods will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 Provided for the implementation of this application Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the positional relationship between the airtight layer, the sidewall conductive rubber strip and the wheel rim rubber provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] In the figure: 1-tread conductive rubber strip; 2-first belt layer; 3-second belt layer; 4-cap layer; 5-sidewall conductive rubber strip; 6-wheel flange rubber; 7-sidewall; 8-tread; 9-airtight layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0020] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The present application provides a structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire, including a sidewall 7 and a tread 8.

[0021] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The sidewall 7 is arranged at the bottom of the tread 8, and the inner side of the sidewall 7 is sequentially provided with a cap layer 4 and a belt layer. The tread 8 is filled with a tread conductive rubber strip 1, and the bottom end of the tread conductive rubber strip 1 contacts the cap layer 4. The inner side of the sidewall 7 is provided with a sidewall conductive rubber strip 5, and the top end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 contacts the end of the belt layer. The end of the sidewall 7 is provided with a rim rubber 6, and the rim rubber 6 contacts the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5. In the production process, the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 is added to the sidewall 7, and the sidewall conductive rubber strip 7 is reversed to the end of the second belt layer 3. The second belt layer 3 is connected to the first belt layer 2, and then connected to the cap layer 4. The tread conductive rubber strip 1 contacts the cap layer 4, so that the sidewall 7 rim rubber 6 and the tread 8 form a closed loop, forming internal conduction of the tire, and the rim rubber 6 contacts the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 and the rim, forming the discharge of the vehicle charge. Finally, the vehicle tire contacts the ground, and the vehicle charge discharge is completed. The present invention can increase the conductivity of the tire by using the indirect contact between the tread conductive rubber strip 1 and the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 to achieve the effect of increasing the conductivity of the tire. It can also save the automobile hanging conductive belt or iron chain, save costs, and reduce the noise pollution caused by the contact between the conductive belt or iron chain and the ground.

[0022] In this embodiment, the belt layer comprises a first belt layer 2 and a second belt layer 3, the first belt layer 2 and the second belt layer 3 are sequentially arranged on the inner side of the cap layer 4, and the top end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 contacts the end of the second belt layer 3. The contact between the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 and the second belt layer 3 realizes a closed loop formed by the sidewall 7, the flange rubber 6 and the tread 8, and discharges inside the tire.

[0023] In this embodiment, a filling groove is opened at the center of the tread 8, and the tread conductive rubber strip 1 is filled in the filling groove, thereby realizing the installation of the tread conductive rubber strip 1.

[0024] In the specific setting, the top of the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 is turned up and overlapped with the second belt layer 3. An airtight layer 9 is arranged on the inner side of the second belt layer 3. The end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 is connected to the end of the airtight layer 9. The end of the rim rubber 6 is also connected to the end of the airtight layer 9. Among them, during the design, a 1mm wide tread conductive rubber strip 1 can be added 5mm away from the center of the tread 8 to form an electric charge connection between the tire and the ground. During the production process, a 5mm wide and 1mm thick strip is added at the PA (overlapping of the airtight layer 9 and the sidewall 7). The length is greater than the sidewall 7 and can be extended to 10mm from the end of the second belt layer 3. Figure 2 As shown. The sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 is reversed and overlapped with the second belt layer 3, and is conductively connected to the tread 8 through the second belt layer 3, the first belt layer 2, and the cap layer 4, so that the sidewall 7, the rim rubber 6, and the tread 8 form a closed loop. Finally, the car tire contacts the ground, and the car charge is discharged.

[0025] The working principle of the structure that increases the conductivity of the tire:

[0026] During the production process, the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 is added to the sidewall 7, and the sidewall conductive rubber strip 7 is reversed to the end of the second belt layer 3 through the sidewall 7. The second belt layer 3 is connected to the first belt layer 2, and then connected to the cap layer 4. The tread conductive rubber strip 1 contacts the cap layer 4, so that the sidewall 7 wheel rim rubber 6 and the tread 8 form a closed loop, forming internal conduction of the tire, and the contact between the wheel rim rubber 6 and the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 and the rim forms the charge discharge of the car. Finally, the car tire contacts the ground to complete the charge discharge of the car. The present application can increase the conductivity of the tire, and the indirect contact between the tread conductive rubber strip 1 and the sidewall conductive rubber strip 5 is used to achieve the effect of increasing the conductivity of the tire. It can also save the car suspension conductive belt or iron chain, save costs, and reduce the noise pollution caused by the contact between the conductive belt or iron chain and the ground.

[0027] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings.

Claims

1. A structure for increasing the electrical conductivity of a tire, characterized in that: include A sidewall (7) and a tread (8), wherein the sidewall (7) is arranged at the bottom of the tread (8), and a cap layer (4) and a belt layer are arranged in sequence on the inner side of the sidewall (7), a tread conductive rubber strip (1) is filled inside the tread (8), and the bottom end of the tread conductive rubber strip (1) is in contact with the cap layer (4), a sidewall conductive rubber strip (5) is arranged on the inner side of the sidewall (7), and the top end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip (5) is in contact with the end of the belt layer, and a rim rubber (6) is arranged at the end of the sidewall (7), and the rim rubber (6) is in contact with the sidewall conductive rubber strip (5).

2. A structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire according to claim 1, characterized in that: The belt layer comprises a first belt layer (2) and a second belt layer (3), wherein the first belt layer (2) and the second belt layer (3) are sequentially arranged on the inner side of the cap layer (4), and the top end of the sidewall conductive rubber strip (5) contacts the end of the second belt layer (3).

3. A structure for increasing tire conductivity according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filling groove is provided at the center of the tread (8), and the tread conductive rubber strip (1) is filled in the filling groove.

4. A structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the tire side conductive rubber strip (5) is turned up and overlapped at the second belt layer (3).

5. The structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire according to claim 2, characterized in that: An airtight layer (9) is arranged on the inner side of the second belt layer (3).

6. A structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the tire side conductive rubber strip (5) is connected to the end of the airtight layer (9).

7. A structure for increasing the conductivity of a tire according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end of the wheel rim glue (6) is also connected to the end of the airtight layer (9).

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