Individual Tire Vulcanization Timing From Non-Contact Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
The tire industry faces challenges in optimizing manufacturing steps to meet the needs of electric vehicle manufacturers while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving tire quality.
Innovation Solution
A method for preparing tires that involves determining vulcanization conditions using identification means to measure tire parameters non-contactually, calculating individual vulcanization times, and optimizing the process to reduce curing time and emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional vulcanization methods with added safety time are used, then tire quality and reliability are ensured, but vulcanization time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by measuring tire parameters (such as thickness, density, or composition) before the vulcanization process begins. These pre-measured parameters are used to calculate and determine the optimal vulcanization time in advance, eliminating the need for added safety time during the actual vulcanization process while ensuring consistent quality results.
2Manufacturing precision
If individual tire measurement and calculation methods are implemented, then vulcanization precision is improved, but process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by measuring specific physical or chemical parameters of individual tires (such as thickness, density, or composition) and using these parameter variations to calculate customized vulcanization times. This approach achieves high manufacturing precision by adapting to each tire's specific characteristics while maintaining a relatively simple process through straightforward measurement and calculation relationships.
3Reliability
If traditional batch vulcanization with safety margins is used, then consistent quality is achieved, but energy consumption and CO2 emissions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by determining specific vulcanization parameters (time, temperature profile) based on measured tire characteristics rather than using fixed batch parameters with safety margins. This enables quality consistency through individualized optimization while reducing overall energy consumption by eliminating the energy waste associated with extended safety margins in traditional batch processing.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Reduces curing time, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, making the process more efficient and profitable by eliminating unnecessary safety measures.
Implementation Method 1
measuring without contact at least one parameter of said unvulcanized marked tire influencing the tire vulcanization time
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AI summary
La présente invention concerne une méthode pour la préparation d'un pneumatique comprenant la détermination des conditions de vulcanisation du pneumatique non vulcanisé et un système ou une usine pour la préparation de pneumatiques afin de réaliser la méthode selon la présente invention.