Middle-high-end mute sports UHP tire

By optimizing the airflow path through the structural design of hook-shaped sipes and various sipe patterns, the tire rigidity and grip are enhanced, solving the problems of insufficient tire quietness and handling performance in mid-to-high-end vehicles, and achieving excellent quietness and handling effects.

CN223764131UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06SHANDONG PROVINCE SANLI TIRE MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520272822.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

Existing mid-to-high-end vehicle tires are insufficient in terms of quietness and handling performance, failing to meet consumers' high demands for overall performance.

Method used

A mid-to-high-end quiet sports UHP tire was designed, which adopts a structural design of hook-shaped sipes, multi-sipe tread blocks, lateral grooves, and sipe patterns. By designing sipe patterns in different parts and combining the patterns and grooves of the distributed blades, the airflow path is optimized, the tire rigidity and grip are enhanced, and the drainage performance is improved.

Benefits of technology

It achieves excellent noise reduction, enhances tire drainage and grip, improves handling and driving safety, and provides a stable driving experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a middle-high-end mute sports UHP (Ultra High Pressure) tire, which relates to the technical field of tire manufacturing and comprises a tire crown, a left tire shoulder and a right tire shoulder, a main pattern block is arranged in the center of the tire crown, and the center line of the main pattern block and the center line of the tire crown are on the same line; a longitudinal groove I is formed in the left side of the main pattern block, and a longitudinal groove II is formed in the right side of the main pattern block; through the structural design of the hook-shaped sipe patterns and various sipe patterns, the excellent drainage performance is realized, the slipping phenomenon is prevented, the airflow and noise frequency generated when the tire is in contact with the ground during rolling are disrupted, the driving noise is effectively reduced, a quiet in-vehicle environment is created for a driver and passengers, and the driving safety is improved. The rigidity and the road holding force of the surface of the tire are increased, so that the tire can be in better contact with the ground under various road conditions such as turning, acceleration and braking, stable control performance is provided, and the driving safety and comfort are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tire manufacturing technology, and in particular to a mid-to-high-end quiet sports UHP tire. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the domestic automobile market and the increasing number of mid-to-high-end cars, consumers' demands for tires' overall handling performance, quietness, and fuel efficiency are also rising. Against this backdrop, a mid-to-high-end tire series with exceptional fuel efficiency and quietness was developed. From its design concept to its meticulous attention to detail, this tire series is dedicated to meeting the stringent needs of today's mid-to-high-end car users, aiming to provide them with a superior driving experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a mid-to-high-end quiet sports UHP tire, comprising a tire crown, a left tire shoulder, and a right tire shoulder;

[0004] The center of the tire crown is provided with a main tread block, and the center line of the main tread block is on the same line as the center line of the tire crown;

[0005] The left side of the main pattern block is provided with a longitudinal groove one, and the right side of the main pattern block is provided with a longitudinal groove two.

[0006] The right side of the left tire shoulder is provided with a longitudinal groove three, and the left side of the right tire shoulder is provided with a longitudinal fine groove;

[0007] A large patterned block 1 is provided between the longitudinal groove 1 and the longitudinal groove 3; a large patterned block 2 is provided between the longitudinal groove 2 and the longitudinal fine groove;

[0008] The left tire shoulder is provided with multiple hook-shaped sipes, and the right tire shoulder is provided with transverse grooves.

[0009] Preferably, the main pattern block is continuously provided with groove pattern one, groove pattern two and groove pattern three, and a groove pattern two is provided between the two groove pattern one. Both groove pattern one and groove pattern two are provided on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove one, and groove pattern three is symmetrically provided with groove pattern two.

[0010] Preferably, the large patterned block has multiple groove patterns four and multiple groove patterns five continuously arranged on it, with a groove pattern five arranged between two groove patterns four, and the groove pattern four has an inverted V-shaped structure.

[0011] Preferably, the large patterned block 2 is continuously provided with multiple groove patterns 6, multiple groove patterns 7 and multiple groove patterns 8, with a groove pattern 7 provided between two groove patterns 6. The groove patterns 6 and 7 are provided on the side adjacent to the longitudinal fine groove, and the groove pattern 8 is provided on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove 1.

[0012] Preferably, a hook-shaped fine groove is provided between the two hook-shaped knife groove patterns.

[0013] Preferably, the lower end of the transverse groove is provided with a V-shaped fine groove, which is located on the side adjacent to the longitudinal fine groove.

[0014] Preferably, the edges of the hook-shaped groove pattern, the transverse groove, the groove pattern one, the groove pattern two, the groove pattern three, the groove pattern four, the groove pattern five, the groove pattern six, the groove pattern seven, and the multiple groove patterns eight are designed with chamfered corners.

[0015] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, this utility model achieves excellent drainage and anti-slip properties through the structural design of hook-shaped sipes and various sipes. It also disrupts the airflow and noise frequencies generated when the tire rolls and contacts the ground, effectively reducing driving noise and creating a quiet in-vehicle environment for drivers and passengers. It increases the rigidity and grip of the tire surface, enabling the tire to make better contact with the ground under various road conditions such as turning, acceleration, and braking, providing stable handling performance and improving driving safety and comfort.

[0016] The hook-shaped fine grooves between the hook-shaped sipes, the V-shaped fine grooves at the lower end of the lateral grooves, and the chamfered edges of each tread pattern enhance the tire's water drainage performance, reduce hydroplaning on wet roads, and improve the tire's grip and handling stability.

[0017] The continuous layout of the main tread blocks, large tread block one, and large tread block two gives the tire blocks sufficient rigidity and contact area, resulting in excellent handling and powerful sportiness, and greatly enhancing dry traction and straight-line stability.

[0018] The edges of the hook-shaped sipes, transverse grooves, and sipes pattern 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and multiple 8 sipes feature a chamfered design. This increases the rigidity of the tread blocks, reduces deformation under braking force, effectively increases the contact area, enhances grip, and further improves handling performance. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the attached diagram: 1-Tire crown, 2-Left tire shoulder, 3-Right tire shoulder, 4-Main tread block, 5-Longitudinal groove one, 6-Longitudinal groove two, 7-Longitudinal groove three, 8-Longitudinal fine groove, 9-Large tread block one, 10-Large tread block two, 11-Hook-shaped sipe pattern, 12-Transverse groove, 13-Sipe pattern one, 14-Sipe pattern two, 15-Sipe pattern three, 16-Sipe pattern four, 17-Sipe pattern five, 18-Sipe pattern six, 19-Sipe pattern seven, 20-Sipe pattern eight, 21-Hook-shaped fine groove, 22-V-shaped fine groove. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solution of this patent will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0022] Example

[0023] Please refer to the accompanying drawings in the specification. In this embodiment of the utility model, a mid-to-high-end quiet sports UHP tire includes a tire crown 1, a left tire shoulder 2, and a right tire shoulder 3.

[0024] The center of the tire crown 1 is provided with a main tread block 4, and the center line of the main tread block 4 is on the same line as the center line of the tire crown 1.

[0025] The left side of the main pattern block 4 is provided with a longitudinal groove 5, and the right side of the main pattern block 4 is provided with a longitudinal groove 6.

[0026] The right side of the left shoulder 2 is provided with a longitudinal groove 3 7, and the left side of the right shoulder 3 is provided with a longitudinal fine groove 8;

[0027] Large patterned block 9 is provided between longitudinal groove 1 5 and longitudinal groove 3 7; large patterned block 2 10 is provided between longitudinal groove 2 6 and longitudinal fine groove 8.

[0028] The left shoulder 2 is provided with multiple hook-shaped sipes 11, and the right shoulder 3 is provided with transverse grooves 12.

[0029] The main pattern block 4 is continuously provided with groove pattern 13, groove pattern 2 14 and groove pattern 3 15. A groove pattern 2 14 is provided between the two groove patterns 13. Both groove patterns 13 and groove pattern 2 14 are provided on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove 5. Groove pattern 3 15 is symmetrically provided with groove pattern 2 14.

[0030] The large patterned block 13 is continuously provided with multiple groove patterns 4 16 and multiple groove patterns 5 17, with a groove pattern 5 17 located between two groove patterns 4 16. The groove patterns 4 16 have an inverted V-shaped structure.

[0031] The large patterned block 2 10 is continuously provided with multiple groove patterns 6 18, multiple groove patterns 7 19 and multiple groove patterns 8 20. A groove pattern 7 19 is provided between two groove patterns 6 18. The groove patterns 6 18 and groove patterns 7 19 are provided on the side adjacent to the longitudinal fine groove 8, and the groove pattern 8 20 is provided on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove 1 5.

[0032] A hook-shaped fine groove 21 is provided between the two hook-shaped knife groove patterns 11.

[0033] The lower end of the transverse groove 12 is provided with a V-shaped fine groove 22, which is located on the side adjacent to the longitudinal fine groove 8.

[0034] The edges of the hook-shaped groove pattern 11, the transverse groove 12, the groove pattern one 13, the groove pattern two 14, the groove pattern three 15, the groove pattern four 16, the groove pattern five 17, the groove pattern six 18, the groove pattern seven 19 and the multiple groove patterns eight 20 are designed with chamfered corners.

[0035] Working Principle: Sipes Disrupt Airflow and Noise Frequency: Multiple sipe patterns (such as sipes one, two, and three on the main tread blocks, and various sipes on the large tread blocks one and two) are distributed in different parts of the tire. When the tire rolls and contacts the ground, these sipes disrupt the direction and pattern of airflow, causing the originally relatively regular airflow and noise frequencies to become turbulent. Noises of different frequencies interfere with each other, and their energy cancels each other out, thereby effectively reducing the intensity of noise and achieving a quiet effect.

[0036] Groove optimization for airflow path: A well-distributed network of longitudinal grooves (longitudinal grooves one, two, three, and fine longitudinal grooves, etc.) and lateral grooves guides airflow along specific paths when the tire contacts the ground, reducing turbulence on the tire surface. Air turbulence is a significant cause of noise; optimizing the airflow path reduces noise generated by turbulence, further improving the tire's quietness.

[0037] Sipe and groove combination for drainage: The main tread pattern features numerous sipes, optimally combined with four circumferential grooves and lateral grooves. When the tire comes into contact with a wet surface, the sipes quickly guide water into the circumferential and lateral grooves. These grooves are interconnected, forming drainage channels that allow water to drain rapidly from the tire surface. Details such as the hook-shaped fine grooves between the hook-shaped sipes and the V-shaped fine grooves at the lower ends of the lateral grooves further increase drainage path and capacity, effectively reducing the thickness of the water film between the tire and the ground and preventing hydroplaning.

[0038] Enhanced rigidity and grip: The hook-shaped sipes and other sipe designs increase the rigidity of the tire surface. This increased rigidity makes the tire less prone to deformation under various road conditions, better maintaining its contact shape and area with the ground. Simultaneously, these tread patterns increase the friction between the tire and the road surface, i.e., grip. During cornering, acceleration, and braking, greater grip provides more stable support and force transmission, allowing the vehicle to move according to the driver's intentions, improving handling performance and driving safety.

[0039] A well-designed layout ensures even stress distribution: the continuous arrangement of the main tread blocks, large tread block one, and large tread block two provides the tire blocks with sufficient rigidity and contact patch area. During driving, this layout ensures more even stress distribution on the tire, preventing uneven wear or performance degradation caused by excessive localized stress. Even stress distribution guarantees the overall strength and durability of the tire, while also helping to maintain stable handling performance, enhancing stability during straight-line driving and improving traction on dry surfaces.

[0040] Chamfered design enhances grip and handling: Chamfered edges are used on the hook-shaped grooves, transverse grooves, and edges of each groove pattern to increase the rigidity of the tread blocks. During braking, the tread blocks are less prone to excessive deformation under stress, maintaining a better shape and effectively increasing the contact area with the road. A larger contact area means greater friction, which increases grip, allowing the vehicle to stop faster during braking. It also improves handling performance during driving, enabling the driver to control the vehicle more precisely.

[0041] In summary, this invention achieves superior water drainage and anti-slip properties through the structural design of hook-shaped sipes and various other sipe patterns. It also disrupts the airflow and noise frequencies generated when the tire rolls and contacts the ground, effectively reducing driving noise and creating a quiet in-car environment for passengers. Furthermore, it increases tire surface rigidity and grip, allowing the tire to maintain better contact with the ground under various road conditions such as turning, acceleration, and braking, providing stable handling performance and improving driving safety and comfort. The hook-shaped fine grooves between the hook-shaped sipes, the V-shaped fine grooves at the lower end of the lateral grooves, and the chamfered edges of each sipe enhance the tire's water drainage performance, reduce hydroplaning on wet roads, and improve tire grip and handling stability. The continuous layout of the main tread blocks, large tread block one, and large tread block two provides sufficient rigidity and contact area, resulting in excellent handling and powerful performance, and significantly enhancing dry traction and straight-line stability. The edges of the hook-shaped sipes, transverse grooves, sipes pattern one, sipes pattern two, sipes pattern three, sipes pattern four, sipes pattern five, sipes pattern six, sipes pattern seven, and multiple sipes pattern eight are chamfered, which improves the rigidity of the tread blocks, reduces the stress deformation during braking, effectively increases the ground contact area, increases grip, and further improves handling performance.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These will not affect the implementation effect of this utility model or the practicality of the patent.

[0043] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A mid-high end quiet motion UHP tire characterized by: It comprises a crown (1) and left shoulder (2) and right shoulder (3); The center of the crown (1) is provided with a main block (4), the center line of the main block (4) is on the same line with the center line of the crown (1); The left side of the main block (4) is provided with a longitudinal groove one (5), and the right side of the main block (4) is provided with a longitudinal groove two (6); The right side of the left shoulder (2) is provided with a longitudinal groove three (7), and the left side of the right shoulder (3) is provided with a longitudinal groove (8); The longitudinal groove one (5) and the longitudinal groove three (7) are provided with a large block one (9); the longitudinal groove two (6) and the longitudinal groove (8) are provided with a large block two (10); The left shoulder (2) is provided with a plurality of hook type sipe (11), and the right shoulder (3) is provided with a transverse groove (12).

2. A mid-high end silent motion UHP tire according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main block (4) is continuously provided with a sipe one (13), a sipe two (14) and a sipe three (15), one sipe two (14) is arranged between two sipe one (13), the sipe one (13) and the sipe two (14) are arranged on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove one (5), and the sipe three (15) is symmetrically arranged with the sipe two (14).

3. A mid-high end silent motion UHP tire according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large block one (9) is continuously provided with a plurality of sipe four (16) and a plurality of sipe five (17), one sipe five (17) is arranged between two sipe four (16), and the sipe four (16) is inverted V type structure.

4. A mid-high end silent motion UHP tire according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large block two (10) is continuously provided with a plurality of sipe six (18), a plurality of sipe seven (19) and a plurality of sipe eight (20), one sipe seven (19) is arranged between two sipe six (18), the sipe six (18) and the sipe seven (19) are arranged on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove (8), and the sipe eight (20) is arranged on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove one (5).

5. A mid-high end silent motion UHP tire according to claim 1, characterized in that: One hook type groove (21) is arranged between two hook type sipe (11).

6. A mid-high end silent motion UHP tire according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the transverse groove (12) is provided with a V type groove (22), and the V type groove (22) is arranged on the side adjacent to the longitudinal groove (8).

7. A mid-high end silent motion UHP tire according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The edges of the hook type sipe (11), the transverse groove (12), the sipe one (13), the sipe two (14), the sipe three (15), the sipe four (16), the sipe five (17), the sipe six (18), the sipe seven (19) and the plurality of sipe eight (20) are designed with chamfer.