Tire manufacturing drum and associated process

The tire manufacturing drum with deformable membranes and expandable structure addresses the challenge of smooth laying and folding of tire carcass plies by offering a continuous surface and controlled tensioning, enhancing the manufacturing efficiency.

FR3169765A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-19MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
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Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
MICHELIN & CO (CIE GEN DES ESTAB MICHELIN)
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Abstract

This manufacturing drum (2) comprises: - a barrel (4); - a body (6) mounted on the barrel (4) and having a central portion (8) and two end portions (10) arranged axially on either side of the central portion (8) and having a groove (12) for receiving a pneumatic rod; and - two tubular membranes (14), each covering a groove (12). Each tubular membrane (14) is elastically deformable between: - a first position in which said tubular membrane (14) is generally cylindrical and remains radially distant from a bottom (16) of the groove (12) concerned; and - a second position in which said tubular membrane (14) is deformed and is in contact with the bottom (16) of the groove (12) concerned. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig 1
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