Tire or technical rubber article with a profiled tread with profile block elements and a method for manufacturing a tire or technical rubber article
DE102017201521B4Active Publication Date: 2026-07-23CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2017-01-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing tire and technical rubber article tread block elements experience wear-related deterioration in mechanical properties, leading to reduced grip and adhesion, especially in adverse weather conditions.
Method used
Incorporating laser-cut undercut holes in tread block elements to precisely adjust mechanical properties, maintaining grip and adhesion by enlarging recesses during wear, utilizing laser-cut recesses with specific geometries and orientations to enhance tread block element performance.
Benefits of technology
The laser-cut undercut holes maintain high grip and adhesion levels even after prolonged use, improving tire performance on various road conditions, particularly in winter conditions.
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Abstract
Tire (5) or technical rubber article with a profiled tread (8) with radially raised, separated profile block elements, wherein at least one profile block element (3) has one or more laser-generated recesses (6) on a contact surface (2), characterized in that one recess (6) or at least one of the several recesses (6) is an undercut hole.
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