Tire component manufacturing facility for manufacturing curtain rope reinforced tire components

Abstract

The utility model relates to a tire part manufacturing facility used for manufacturing a tire part with reinforced curtain ropes, which comprises a first embedding section used for embedding a first group of curtain ropes into a first main body made of elastic materials, and a second embedding section used for embedding a second group of curtain ropes into a second main body made of elastic materials, the first insert section comprises a first extruder station for extruding a first body of elastomeric material and a first curtain cord supply station for supplying a first set of curtain cords to the first extruder station, where the first curtain cord supply station comprises a first stock reel unwinder. And an unwinding device for holding the first stock reel together with the first set of curtain cords and for simultaneously unwinding all of the first set of curtain cords from the first stock reel towards the first extruder station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a tire component manufacturing facility for manufacturing cord-reinforced tire components. Background Technology

[0002] A tire component manufacturing facility is known, wherein hundreds of bobbins are loaded on bobbins, each bobbin holding a length of cord for supplying groups of cords via cord guides to an extruder, in which the groups of cords are embedded in an elastic body to form cord-reinforced tire components. Utility Model Content

[0003] A known drawback of tire component manufacturing facilities is the long setup time required to individually guide hundreds of cords from the bobbins along various guide rollers and ultimately into the extruder via cord guides. Consequently, known tire component manufacturing facilities cannot quickly switch to another type of cord.

[0004] Furthermore, switching to another type of cord before the cord on the bobbin is exhausted is highly inefficient because of: the large number of bobbins to be replaced, the increased weight of the remaining cord length still carried by the bobbins, the considerable time required to remove the cord that has already been supplied from the bobbin to the extruder, and the even longer time required to re-insert the replacement cord.

[0005] During the switching process, the liner cannot supply cords to the extruder. To minimize extruder downtime, it is known to provide a second liner to alternate with the first liner when switching or replenishing it.

[0006] However, known tire component manufacturing facilities with a single or two bobbins can only be used efficiently when several kilometers of cord can be continuously supplied from the bobbins to the extruder. Therefore, known tire component manufacturing facilities are inflexible when it comes to manufacturing tire components with different types of cord.

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tire component manufacturing facility for manufacturing cord-reinforced tire components, wherein the flexibility of the tire component manufacturing facility can be improved.

[0008] This invention provides a tire component manufacturing facility for manufacturing cord-reinforced tire components. The tire component manufacturing facility includes a first embedding section for embedding a first group of cords into a first body of elastic material. The first embedding section includes a first extruder station for extruding the first body of elastic material and a first cord supply station for supplying the first group of cords to the first extruder station. The first cord supply station includes a first storage reel unwinding machine for holding the first storage reel together with the first group of cords and for simultaneously unwinding all the cords of the first group of cords from the first storage reel toward the first extruder station.

[0009] By providing a first storage reel unwinding machine, a first group of cords can be supplied from the storage section to the extruder using the first storage reel. The first group of cords can be prepared for insertion into the first extruder station, i.e., the cords are arranged in a parallel manner for unwinding into the cord plane in a side-by-side relationship, similar to the conventional method of supplying cords to the extruder using a bobbin. However, unlike known tire component manufacturing facilities, the first group of cords can have a limited cord length sufficient to produce relatively small batches of tire components with a specific type of cord, and can then be easily switched by replacing the first storage reel with another storage reel holding a different type of cord. Therefore, the flexibility of the tire component manufacturing facility according to this invention can be significantly improved.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the tire component manufacturing facility further includes a first bobbin section for supplying a first group of cords to a first storage reel. The first bobbin section includes a first bobbin station for preparing the first group of cords and a first cord collection station for collecting the first group of cords from the first bobbin station. The first cord collection station includes a first storage reel winding machine for holding the first storage reel and simultaneously winding all the cords of the first group of cords from the first bobbin station onto the first storage reel. By providing the first cord collection station, the first group of cords can be wound onto the first storage reel in a preparation step, independent of the step of extruding a first body of elastic material at the first embedding section. Therefore, the first group of cords can be wound onto the first storage reel well before the first group of cords is needed in the first embedding section. More conveniently, several sections of the same type of cord can be wound onto several storage reels in a basically continuous manner and placed into the storage section until the entire length of the cord in the first reel station is exhausted. In this way, the switching between cord types at the first reel station can be minimized without negatively impacting the ability of the first embedded section to switch quickly between cord types.

[0011] More preferably, the first embedding section is configured to indirectly receive the first storage reel from the first bobbin section. Therefore, the first embedding section can be switched to a different type of cord, regardless of the type of cord currently being prepared in the first bobbin section.

[0012] Most preferably, the first insert section and the first bobbin section are located separately in different areas or buildings within the tire component manufacturing facility. These areas can be dedicated to different purposes for the first insert section and the first bobbin section. Therefore, these areas can be optimized for their specific purposes without interfering with each other.

[0013] Alternatively or concurrently, the tire component manufacturing facility may also include a warehouse for receiving and storing the first storage reel from the first raft section before transferring it from the warehouse to the first insert section. The warehouse may be used to store the first storage reel and one or more additional storage reels prepared by the first raft section and / or one or more other raft sections, such that the first raft section can continuously prepare storage reels in a substantially continuous manner, regardless of the needs of the first insert section.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the tire component manufacturing facility includes a second embedding section for embedding a second group of cords into a second body of elastic material. The second embedding section includes a second extruder station for extruding the second body of elastic material and a second cord supply station for supplying the second group of cords to the second extruder station. The second cord supply station includes a second storage reel unwinder for holding the second storage reel together with the second group of cords and for simultaneously unwinding all cords of the second group of cords from the second storage reel toward the second extruder station. By providing the second storage reel unwinder, the second group of cords can be supplied from the storage section to the extruder using the second storage reel, which has similar technical advantages to supplying the first group of cords at the first embedding section. The first and second embedding sections can manufacture cord-reinforced tire components in parallel. Therefore, the flexibility of the tire component manufacturing facility according to the present invention can be further improved.

[0015] Preferably, the first cradle station according to the previously discussed embodiments is configured for preparing both a first group of cords and a second group of cords, wherein the first storage reel unwinding mechanism is configured to alternately hold the first and second storage reels for simultaneously winding all cords of the first group of cords from the first cradle station onto the first storage reel and for simultaneously winding all cords of the second group of cords from the first cradle station onto the second storage reel, respectively. Therefore, the first cradle station can be used to prepare groups of cords for two insert sections. Thus, the insert sections do not require their own cradle station. Since the cradle station occupies a large area, having a single cradle station supplying two insert sections can significantly reduce the size of the tire component manufacturing facility.

[0016] More preferably, the warehouse according to the previously discussed embodiments is configured to receive and store the first and second storage reels from the first liner section before transferring the first storage reel to the first insert section and before transferring the second storage reel to the second insert section. Similarly, the warehouse can be used to store the first storage reel, the second storage reel, and one or more additional storage reels prepared by the first liner section and / or one or more other liner sections, such that the first liner section can continuously prepare storage reels in a substantially continuous manner, regardless of the needs of the insert section.

[0017] In another embodiment, the tire component manufacturing facility includes one or more additional embedding sections for embedding one or more additional sets of cords into the body of one or more additional elastic material, wherein a first gantry station is configured to prepare a first set of cords, a second set of cords, and one or more additional sets of cords. By further increasing the number of embedding sections receiving sets of cords from the first gantry station, the overall footprint of the tire component manufacturing facility can be significantly reduced compared to a conventional tire component manufacturing facility having a dedicated gantry station for each embedding section. Specifically, the percentage of the footprint of the first gantry station relative to the total footprint of the tire component manufacturing facility can be further reduced.

[0018] Alternatively, the tire component manufacturing facility also includes a second bobbin section for supplying the second group of cords to a second storage reel. The second bobbin section includes a second bobbin station for preparing the second group of cords and a second cord collection station for collecting the second group of cords from the second bobbin station. The second cord collection station includes a second storage reel winding machine for holding the second storage reel and for simultaneously winding all the cords of the second group of cords from the second bobbin station onto the second storage reel. By adding the second bobbin section, the tire component manufacturing facility can simultaneously prepare two groups of cords to add the option of selectively supplying various groups of cords to the insertion section, while maintaining or further increasing flexibility.

[0019] Preferably, the second embedding section is configured to indirectly receive the second storage reel from the second bobbin section. Therefore, the second embedding section can be switched to a different type of cord, regardless of the type of cord currently being prepared in the second bobbin section.

[0020] More preferably, the second insert section and the second bobbin section are located separately in different areas or buildings of the tire component manufacturing facility. These areas can be dedicated to different purposes for the second insert section and the second bobbin section. Therefore, these areas can be optimized for their specific purposes without interfering with each other.

[0021] Most preferably, the first embedding section is located in the embedding area or embedding building of the tire component manufacturing facility, wherein the second embedding section is located in the same embedding area or the same embedding building. By placing the embedding sections in the same embedding area, the embedding area can be further optimized for the purpose of the embedding sections.

[0022] In another embodiment, according to the previously discussed embodiments, the first bobbin section is located in a bobbin area or bobbin building of a tire component manufacturing facility, wherein the second bobbin section is located in the same bobbin area or the same bobbin building. By placing the bobbin sections in the same bobbin area, the bobbin area can be further optimized for the purpose of the bobbin sections.

[0023] In another embodiment, the tire component manufacturing facility includes one or more additional embedding sections for embedding one or more additional sets of cords into the body of one or more additional elastic materials, wherein a first scaffold station and / or a second scaffold station are configured to prepare a first set of cords, a second set of cords, and one or more additional sets of cords. Preferably, the tire component manufacturing facility includes a plurality of embedding sections comprising a first embedding section, a second embedding section, and one or more additional embedding sections, the plurality of embedding sections being at least twice the number of scaffold sections comprising the first scaffold section and the second scaffold section. By further increasing the number of embedding sections receiving sets of cords from each scaffold station, the overall footprint of the tire component manufacturing facility can be significantly reduced compared to a conventional tire component manufacturing facility having a dedicated scaffold station for each embedding section. Specifically, the percentage of the footprint of the scaffold station relative to the total footprint of the tire component manufacturing facility can be further reduced while maintaining or further improving flexibility.

[0024] In another embodiment, the tire component manufacturing facility includes a first storage reel, a second storage reel, and / or one or more additional storage reels. Therefore, the storage reels are provided as part of the tire component manufacturing facility.

[0025] Preferably, each of the first storage reel, the second storage reel, and / or one or more additional storage reels includes a cylindrical winding body extending concentrically about a winding axis and two flanges at opposite ends of the cylindrical winding body in an axial direction parallel to the winding axis. The cords in the group of cords may be wound side-by-side on the cylindrical winding body to unwind simultaneously in their respective embedded sections.

[0026] In another embodiment, the first extruder station includes a cord guide for guiding cords from a first group of cords in a side-by-side arrangement within the cord plane. The first extruder station also includes a first extruder and a second extruder positioned on opposite sides of the cord plane for extruding a first layer and a second layer of elastic material, respectively, from the opposite sides of the cord plane onto the first group of cords. The extruders can extrude relatively thin layers of elastomeric material onto the group of cords. Furthermore, the extruders can be relatively compact compared to alternatives.

[0027] The various aspects and features described and illustrated in this specification can be applied individually in any possible circumstances. These individual aspects may serve as the subject matter of a divisional application of the utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0028] This invention will be described based on exemplary embodiments shown in the accompanying schematic diagrams, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 A top view of a tire component manufacturing facility for producing cord-reinforced tire components is shown.

[0030] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A side view of the first bobbin section of the tire component manufacturing facility, and an isometric view of a plurality of storage reels with groups of cords supplied by the first bobbin section.

[0031] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A side view of the warehouse of the tire component manufacturing facility, and an isometric view of multiple storage reels stored in the warehouse; and

[0032] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Side view of the first embedded section of the warehouse and tire component manufacturing facility. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Figure 1 A tire component manufacturing system, assembly, plant, or facility 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown for manufacturing cord-reinforced tire components T, particularly the body layer, cushioning ply, or belt. The tire component T is used to form a green tire or an uncured tire.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the tire component manufacturing facility 1 includes an embedded building or embedded area A1 and a raft building or raft area A2. In this example, the embedded area A1 and the raft area A2 are different, either provided separately or remotely. Specifically, the embedded area A1 and the raft area A2 are not arranged to functionally form an assembly line and / or directly exchange materials. The embedded area A1 and the raft area A2 may, for example, be separated by a wall or even located in different buildings. The embedded area A1 and the raft area A2 do not necessarily have to be located in the same geographical location.

[0035] Embedding region A1 provides multiple embedding segments E1, E2, E3, ..., En for embedding cords K in the body B of elastic material, consisting of embedding groups G1, G2, G3, ..., Gn. Embedding segments E1, ..., En are configured to operate in parallel. Therefore, multiple tire components T can be formed simultaneously through each embedding segment E1, ..., En. Typically, cords K are made of metal, fabric, or synthetic plastic. Cords K are supplied in a parallel and / or side-by-side arrangement.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, E1, ..., En in tire component manufacturing facility 1 includes a first embedding section E1, a second embedding section E2, a third embedding section E3, a fourth embedding section, and a fifth embedding section En. Those skilled in the art will understand that the number of E1, ..., En may vary.

[0037] The first embedding section E1 is arranged or configured to embed the cords K of the first group G1 into the first body B of the elastic material. The cords K of the first group G1 include at least ten cords K, preferably at least fifty cords K, and most preferably at least one hundred cords K. For this purpose, the first embedding section E1 includes a first extruder station E11 for extruding the first body B of the elastomeric material. The first embedding section E1 also includes a first cord supply station E12 for supplying the cords K of the first group G1 to the first extruder station E11.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown in more detail, the first extruder station E11 includes a cord guide 30 for guiding the cords K in the cords K of the first group G1, such that the cords K are parallel and / or side-by-side in the cord plane P. The first extruder station E11 also includes a first extruder 31 and a second extruder 32, positioned on opposite sides of the cord plane P, for extruding a first layer and a second layer of elastic material from the opposite sides of the cord plane P onto the cords K of the first group G1, respectively. These two layers of elastic material together form a first body B of elastic material, into which the cords K of the first group G1 are embedded.

[0039] like Figure 4 As further shown, the first cord supply station E12 includes a first storage reel unwinding machine 11 for holding the first storage reel R1 together with the cord K of the first group G1. The first storage reel unwinding machine 11 may be provided, for example, with a base, frame, housing or other mechanical structure for rotatably holding the first storage reel R1 in the unwinding position relative to the first extruder station E11.

[0040] like Figure 2 As best seen, the first storage reel R1 includes a cylindrical winding body 50 extending concentrically around a winding axis X. In this example, the cylindrical winding body 50 is a straight cylinder, i.e., having a constant diameter. Furthermore, in this example, the first storage reel R1 also provides two flanges 51, 52 at opposite ends of the cylindrical winding body 50 in an axial direction parallel to the winding axis X. The cylindrical winding body 50 is configured to receive the cords K of the first group G1 in a mutually parallel and / or side-by-side relationship.

[0041] The first storage reel unwinder 11 is arranged or configured to simultaneously unwind all the cords K of the first group G1 from the first storage reel R1 toward the first extruder station E11.

[0042] The first storage reel unwinder 11 may also include an unwinding driver (not shown) for actively rotating the first storage reel R1 in the unwinding direction. Alternatively, the first storage reel R1 may be passively rotated in response to the first extruder station E11 pulling in the cord K of the first group G1.

[0043] Optionally, the first cord supply station E12 may be equipped with one or more additional storage reel unwinders (not shown) similar to the first storage reel unwinder 11, for holding one or more additional storage reels and for simultaneously unwinding the cords K of the first group G1, which are supported on the one or more additional storage reels, toward the first extruder station E11. In this way, the cords K required for the first extruder station E11 can be supplied by multiple storage reels, thereby reducing the amount of cord K held by each storage reel. This can reduce the load on each storage reel and / or allow for an increase in the length of cord K that can be held by a single storage reel, thereby effectively increasing the capacity of the storage reel. For example, a single first storage reel R1 can hold a first length of each cord K in the first group G1. Alternatively, each of the two storage reels can be half the length of the cords K in the first group G1, while maintaining a second length for each cord K, which is twice the first length, without increasing the weight of the cords K supported on each storage reel. Similarly, each of the four storage reels can maintain a quarter the length of the cords K in the first group G1, while the length of the cords K on each storage reel can be four times that of the first group G1.

[0044] like Figure 1 As schematically shown, the second embedding section E2 includes a second extruder station E21 and a second cord supply station E22, which interact with each other and are constructed, at least functionally, in the same or similar manner as the first extruder station E11 and the first cord supply station E12, respectively. Specifically, the second cord supply station E22 includes a second storage reel unwinder 12 for holding a second storage reel R2 with cords K of a second group G2, and for simultaneously unwinding all cords K of the cords K of the second group G2 toward the second extruder station E21. The second storage reel R2 is constructed, at least functionally, in the same or similar manner as the first storage reel R1. In this example, the first storage reel R1 and the second storage reel R2 are functionally and / or structurally identical.

[0045] The third embedding section E3, the fourth embedding section, the fifth embedding section En, and any additional embedding sections are constructed, at least functionally, in the same or similar manner as the first embedding section E1 and the second embedding section E2, and will not be discussed further in detail. Each additional embedding section E3, ..., En is configured to receive additional storage reels R3, ..., Rn. The additional storage reels R3, ..., Rn are constructed, at least functionally, in the same or similar manner as the first storage reel R1 and the second storage reel R2. In this example, all storage reels R1, ..., Rn are functionally and / or structurally identical.

[0046] like Figure 1 As further shown, the spool area A2 is provided with multiple spool sections C1, C2 for supplying multiple storage spools R1, ..., Rn, including the first storage spool R1 and the second storage spool R2 discussed above.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the tire component manufacturing facility 1 includes multiple bobbin sections C1, C2, comprising a first bobbin section C1 and a second bobbin section C2. Those skilled in the art will understand that the number of C1, C2, and C2 may vary. In this example, the tire component manufacturing facility 1 includes n embedding sections E1, ..., En, which contain a first embedding section E1, a second embedding section E2, and one or more additional embedding sections E3, ..., En. This number of n embedding sections is at least twice the number of bobbin sections C1, C2 that contain the first bobbin section C1 and the second bobbin section C2.

[0048] like Figure 2 As best shown, the first scaffold section C1 includes a first scaffold station C11 for preparing the cords K of the first group G1. The first scaffold station C11 includes a first scaffold 41 holding a plurality of scaffold tubes 40. Each scaffold tube 40 holds a length of cord K, or for example, at least 500 meters, preferably at least one kilometer, more preferably at least two kilometers or more of cord K. The cord K is a single-ended cord. The cord K is guided or converged from the scaffold tubes 40 along a plurality of guides, such as guide rollers, slip rollers, and / or guide tubes, toward the output side of the first scaffold 41 to form the cord K group G1 of the first group G1. Note that when leaving the first scaffold station C11, all the cords K of the first group G1 are made to extend parallel to each other and / or in a side-by-side relationship.

[0049] The first bobbin section C1 also includes a first cord collection station C12 for collecting the cords K of the first group G1 from the first bobbin station C11. The first cord collection station C12 includes a first storage reel unwinding machine 21 for holding the first storage reel R1. The first storage reel unwinding machine 21 may be provided, for example, with a base, frame, housing or other mechanical structure for rotatably holding the first storage reel R1 in the winding position relative to the first bobbin station C11.

[0050] The first storage reel unwinding machine 21 is arranged or configured to simultaneously wind all the cords K of the first group G1 from the first bobbin station C11 onto the first storage reel R1.

[0051] The first storage reel unwinding machine 11 may also include a winding driver (not shown) for actively rotating the first storage reel R1 in the winding direction.

[0052] The length of the cord K wound on the first storage reel R1 can be adapted to the length of cord K required for a batch of tire components T manufactured using cord K of the same type as the cord K in the first group G1. The length of the cord K on the first reel R1 can be different from the length of the cord K on the second reel R2. More specifically, the length of the cord K on each storage reel R1 can be significantly shorter, i.e., less than half the initial length of the cord K on the bobbin 40, preferably less than one-quarter of the initial length of the cord K on the bobbin 40. In other words, multiple storage reels R1, ..., Rn can be wound with cord K from the initial length on the bobbin 40 before replenishing or switching the bobbin 40.

[0053] like Figure 1 As schematically shown, the second bobbin section C2 includes a second bobbin station C21 and a second cord collection station C22, which interact with each other and are constructed, at least functionally, in the same or similar manner as the first bobbin station C11 and the first cord collection station C12. Specifically, the second bobbin station C21 includes a second bobbin 42, and the second cord collection station C22 includes a second storage reel unwinding machine 22 for holding the second storage reel R2 together with the cords K of the second group G2, and for simultaneously winding all the cords K of the cords K of the second group G2 onto the second storage reel R2.

[0054] Optionally, the tire component manufacturing facility 1 may be provided with one or more additional bobbin rack sections (not shown).

[0055] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the tire component manufacturing facility 1 also includes a warehouse W for receiving and storing the first storage reel R1, the second storage reel R2, and any additional storage reels R3, ..., Rn from the first rack section C1 and the second rack section C2 before transferring the first storage reel R1 from the warehouse W to its respective embedding sections E1, ..., En. Therefore, the storage reels R1, ..., Rn can store materials for any time period, such as minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months. Depending on the current and / or future needs of the respective embedding sections E1, ..., En, the storage reels R1, ..., Rn can then be indirectly transferred from the rack sections C1, C2 to the corresponding embedding sections E1, ..., En. The warehouse W can be located in a strategic location between the embedding area A1 or the rack area A2, or very close to the embedding area A1 or the rack area A2. Alternatively, the warehouse W can be located in a separate location and / or a remote location.

[0056] Although in this example, the first storage reel R1 is prepared in the first bobbin section C1 and intended for unwinding in the first insert section E1, depending on the need, the first storage reel R1 may alternatively be prepared in the second bobbin section C2 and / or used in any of the other insert sections E2, ..., En. The storage reels R1, ..., Rn may be physically or electronically labeled, marked, or registered for a specific insert section E1, ..., En, a batch of tire component T, and / or based on the characteristics of the cord K, i.e., cord type or cord length.

[0057] Now refer to Figure 1-4 A brief description of the method for manufacturing cord-reinforced tire components T using the aforementioned tire component manufacturing facility 1.

[0058] Figure 1 The diagram schematically illustrates the preparation of storage rolls R1 and R2 in the corresponding roll rack sections C1 and C2 in the manner previously discussed. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the first bobbin section C1 can be used to prepare each of the storage reels R1, R2, and R3. Alternatively, Figure 1 The second cradle section C2 can be used to prepare one or more storage rolls R2 in parallel with the first cradle section C1. Cradle sections C1 and C2 can also be alternated while one of them is being replenished to minimize downtime.

[0059] Figure 3 It shows the result of Figure 1 The case where storage rolls R1, ..., Rn prepared from any of the roll rack sections C1 and C2 are stored in warehouse W.

[0060] Figure 4The following scenario is illustrated: the first storage reel R1 is taken out of the warehouse W and used in the first embedding section E1 in the manner previously described, to simultaneously unwind all the cords K of the cords K of the first group G1 toward the first extruder station E11 to embed them into the body B of the elastic material.

[0061] Figure 1 The illustration schematically shows that storage reels R1, ..., Rn from warehouse W can be selected, allocated, and / or used in any and / or each of the embedded sections E1, ..., En, for manufacturing tire components T in parallel or simultaneously using the same or different types of cords K.

[0062] It is worth noting that, in this way, the storage reels R1, ..., Rn can be selected from the warehouse W based on the current needs of each embedded section E1, ..., En, independently of and / or without interfering with the preparation of other storage reels at the bobbin sections C1, C2.

[0063] It should be understood that the above description illustrating the preferred embodiments is intended not to limit the scope of the present invention. Many variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing discussion, and these variations are also included within the scope of the present invention.

[0064] List of reference numerals

[0065] 1. Tire component manufacturing facilities

[0066] 11 First Storage Reel Unwinding Machine

[0067] 12 Second Storage Reel Unwinding Machine

[0068] 21 First Storage Reel Winding Machine

[0069] 22 Second Storage Reel Winding Machine

[0070] 30 Cord Guide

[0071] 31 First Extruder

[0072] 32 Second Extruder

[0073] 40 Cylindrical support tube

[0074] 41 First Cylindrical Shelf

[0075] 42 Second Cylindrical Frame

[0076] 50 Cylindrical wound body

[0077] 51 First flange

[0078] 52 Second flange

[0079] A1 Embedded Area

[0080] A2 Cyclone Shelf Area

[0081] B. Elastic material as the main body

[0082] C1 First Cyclone Section

[0083] C11 First Cylindrical Shelf Station

[0084] C12 First Cylindrical Collection Station

[0085] C2 Second Cyclone Section

[0086] C21 Second Cylindrical Frame Station

[0087] C22 Second Cylindrical Collection Station

[0088] E1 First Embedded Section

[0089] E11 First Extruder Station

[0090] E12 First Cord Supply Station

[0091] E2 Second Embedded Section

[0092] E21 Second Extruder Station

[0093] E22 Second Cord Supply Station

[0094] E3...En other embedded sections

[0095] G1 First Group of Curtain Cords

[0096] G2 Second Group of Curtain Cords

[0097] G3...Gn are the other sets of curtain ropes.

[0098] K Curtain Rope

[0099] P Curtain rope plane

[0100] R1 First Storage Reel

[0101] R2 Second Storage Reel

[0102] R3...Rn additional storage reels

[0103] T-cord reinforced tire components

[0104] W warehouse

[0105] X-wound axis

Claims

1. A tire component manufacturing facility for manufacturing a cord-reinforced tire component, characterized by, The tire component manufacturing facility includes a first embedding section for embedding a first set of cords in a first body of an elastomeric material, wherein the first embedding section includes a first extruder station for extruding the first body of the elastomeric material and a first cord supply station for supplying the first set of cords to the first extruder station, wherein the first cord supply station includes a first stock spool unwinder for holding a first stock spool together with the first set of cords and for simultaneously unwinding all of the cords of the first set of cords from the first stock spool toward the first extruder station.

2. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 1, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility further includes a first creel section for supplying the first set of cords to the first stock spool, wherein the first creel section includes a first creel station for preparing the first set of cords and a first cord collection station for collecting the first set of cords from the first creel station, wherein the first cord collection station includes a first stock spool winder for holding the first stock spool and for simultaneously winding all of the cords of the first set of cords onto the first stock spool from the first creel station.

3. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 2, wherein, The first embedding section is configured for indirectly receiving the first stock spool from the first creel section.

4. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 3, wherein, The first embedding section and the first creel section are located in different areas or different buildings of the tire component manufacturing facility, separated apart.

5. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 3, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility further includes a warehouse for receiving and storing the first stock spool from the first creel section prior to transferring the first stock spool from the warehouse to the first embedding section.

6. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 1, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility includes a second embedding section for embedding a second set of cords in a second body of an elastomeric material, wherein the second embedding section includes a second extruder station for extruding the second body of the elastomeric material and a second cord supply station for supplying the second set of cords to the second extruder station, wherein the second cord supply station includes a second stock spool unwinder for holding a second stock spool together with the second set of cords and for simultaneously unwinding all of the cords of the second set of cords from the second stock spool toward the second extruder station.

7. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 6, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility further comprises a first creel section for supplying the first set of cords to the first storage spool, wherein the first creel section comprises a first creel station for making the first set of cords and a first cord collection station for collecting the first set of cords from the first creel station, wherein the first cord collection station comprises a first storage spool winder for holding the first storage spool and for simultaneously winding all cords of the first set of cords from the first creel station onto the first storage spool, wherein the first creel station is configured for making the first set of cords and the second set of cords, wherein the first storage spool unwinding mechanism is configured for alternately holding the first storage spool and the second storage spool for simultaneously winding all cords of the first set of cords from the first creel station onto the first storage spool and for simultaneously winding all cords of the second set of cords from the first creel station onto the second storage spool, respectively.

8. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 7, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility further comprises a warehouse for receiving and storing the first storage spool from the first creel section prior to transferring the first storage spool from the warehouse to the first embedding section, wherein the warehouse is configured for receiving and storing the first storage spool and the second storage spool from the first creel section prior to transferring the first storage spool to the first embedding section and prior to transferring the second storage spool to the second embedding section.

9. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 7, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility comprises one or more further embedding sections for embedding one or more further sets of cords into one or more further bodies of elastomeric material, wherein the first creel station is configured for making the first set of cords, the second set of cords and the one or more further sets of cords.

10. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 6, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility further comprises a second creel section for supplying the second set of cords to the second storage spool, wherein the second creel section comprises a second creel station for making the second set of cords and a second cord collection station for collecting the second set of cords from the second creel station, wherein the second cord collection station comprises a second storage spool winder for holding the second storage spool and for simultaneously winding all cords of the second set of cords from the second creel station onto the second storage spool.

11. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 10, wherein, The second embedding section is configured for indirectly receiving the second storage spool from the second creel section.

12. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 11, wherein, The second embedding section and the second creel section are located in different areas or different buildings of the tire component manufacturing facility, separated apart.

13. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 12, wherein, The first embedding section is located in an embedding area or an embedding building of the tire component manufacturing facility, wherein the second embedding section is located in the same embedding area or the same embedding building.

14. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 12, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility further comprises a first creel section for supplying the first set of cords to the first storage reel, wherein the first creel section comprises a first creel station for preparing the first set of cords and a first cord collection station for collecting the first set of cords from the first creel station, wherein the first cord collection station comprises a first storage reel winder for holding the first storage reel and for simultaneously winding all cords of the first set of cords from the first creel station onto the first storage reel, wherein the first creel section is located in a creel area or a creel building of the tire component manufacturing facility, wherein the second creel section is located in the same creel area or the same creel building.

15. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 14, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility comprises one or more further embedding sections for embedding one or more further sets of cords into one or more further bodies of elastomeric material, wherein the first creel station or the second creel station is configured for preparing the first set of cords, the second set of cords and the one or more further sets of cords.

16. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 15, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility comprises a plurality of embedding sections comprising the first embedding section, the second embedding section and the one or more further embedding sections, the plurality of embedding sections being at least twice as high in number as the number of creel sections comprising the first creel section and the second creel section.

17. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 1, wherein, The tire component manufacturing facility comprises the first storage reel.

18. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 17, wherein, The first storage reel comprises a cylindrical winding body extending concentrically around a winding axis and two flanges on opposite ends of the cylindrical winding body in an axial direction parallel to the winding axis.

19. The tire component manufacturing facility of claim 1, wherein, The first extruder station comprises a cord guide for guiding cords of the first set of cords in a side-by-side relationship in a cord plane, wherein the first extruder station further comprises a first extruder and a second extruder positioned on opposite sides of the cord plane for extruding a first layer of elastomeric material and a second layer of elastomeric material, respectively, onto the first set of cords from the opposite sides of the cord plane, respectively.

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