Automated Tire Change Systems

Method for managing tire monitoring and handling in mines using visual inspection and databases. The method involves using specialized equipment with cameras, RFID readers, and image processing to identify and locate tires on vehicles. It allows automating tire tracking, swapping, and maintenance by visually detecting tire positions and using databases to associate tires with vehicles and axles. This simplifies tire management in mines by leveraging vision technology instead of manual identification.

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Automated system for fixing fasteners with electronic components inside tires. The system has a preparation and fixation installation that allows optimized placement and secure fixation of fasteners inside tires without reducing productivity. The installation has a housing with a fixed and sliding section. The sliding section contains a gripper that engages the fastener center. A deformation actuator moves the gripper between gripping and deforming positions. The installation also has a vacuum control system to hold the fastener. The tire is fed between rollers and a positioning device aligns the fastener. A laser treats surfaces before fixation. The installation trains itself to recognize fastener locations and compare them to targets.

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Flexible and efficient method to manufacture tires with robotic automation and movable drum stations. The method involves sequentially moving a forming drum body between workstations using robots and a movable placement device. Tire components are bonded and vulcanized on the moving drum. This allows flexible sequential movement between workstations without rigid conveyors. The drum movement path and workstation selection are optimized for specific tire types.

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Tire changing machine with an integrated roller assist system that improves efficiency and safety during tire changes. The machine has a lifting assembly with a movable roller assembly that deploys underneath the wheel. This allows the wheel to roll onto the roller when loading, reducing force needed to lift and rotate the wheel. When raising, the roller retracts and the wheel is transferred to the turntable. The roller assist integrates with the lifting mechanism to simplify tire changes by aiding loading, bead breaking, and rotation.

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Tire changing machine with a pivoting tire removal tool that can be biased into an extended position for easier tire removal. The tool is mounted on a support column that can rotate to accommodate tires of different diameters. The machine also has a drive assembly that moves linearly along a path offset from the column to accommodate wheel assemblies of varying sizes. This allows the machine to work with tires and rims of different diameters. The tool's pivoting motion provides leverage for removing the tire bead, and the rotating column and linear drive adjust for wheel sizes.

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Automobile tire disassembly and assembly machine that reduces time and effort compared to manual methods. The machine has a horizontal motor with a deceleration mechanism that moves a power output shaft horizontally to disengage the tire. It also has mechanisms to clamp the rim and lever the tire off. For assembly, the machine has a fixed clamp for the rim and a movable lever to push the tire onto the rim. The deceleration mechanism, clamps, lever, and motor are all integrated into the machine housing. This allows automated disassembly and assembly of tires without requiring separate tools or manual disassembly.

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A device for mounting and removing tires that reduces stress on the tire and rim during tire changing. The device consists of a movable frame that can raise and lower to change its height relative to the wheel rim. It has a probe that moves between a sensing position and an original position. When the probe contacts the rim, it triggers the frame to lower. This allows the tire to be properly seated on the rim without excess force or pressure that can damage the bead or rim. The probe sensing and frame lowering are automated to optimize tire mounting/removal and minimize operator skill.

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Integrated device for automated tire disassembly, assembly, and balancing that can switch between the three states of disassembly, balancing, and assembly without removing the tire. The device has a chassis, control system, articulated arm, and interchangeable disassembly/balancing shaft. The shaft can switch between a balancing state and a disassembly/assembly state using the arm. This allows flexible switching between tire replacement and dynamic balancing without disassembling and reassembling the tire. The articulated arm provides mobility to carry the tire during state transitions.

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Integrated tire removal equipment for automotive repair shops that simplifies and automates the process of removing tires from vehicles. The equipment has adjustable mechanisms on both sides of the workbench to grip and rotate the tires. This allows the tire to be moved and positioned between the mechanisms for disassembly. The center of the workbench has an inner support mechanism to rotate the tire. One mechanism has a pressure roller and the other has a beak plate and telescoping rod. The mechanisms can adjust and move the tire between them for removal. The workbench and support frame are also movable to accommodate different vehicles.

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A compact mobile vehicle tire changer that can be used in the field for on-site tire service. The changer is designed to be installed in a small transportation vehicle and provide tire changing services at customer locations. The changer has a compact layout with a rotating lifting swing arm that allows the changer to be mounted on a vehicle. The swing arm lifts, lowers, rotates, and positions vertically to disassemble and assemble tires. It also saves space compared to a fixed changer. The changer has a main pulley on a guide rail assembly that connects to the swing arm and mounting frame. The changer components are arranged in a compact configuration for mobility.

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Tire disassembly and installation auxiliary equipment to assist in removing and installing tires without manual lifting. The equipment has a base, moving plate, telescopic column, fixed seats, screw, clamping mechanism, and adjustment mechanism. The adjustment and clamping features allow precise positioning of the tire during disassembly and installation, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The telescopic column extends and retracts to accommodate different rim sizes. The moving plate and seats slide to adjust tire position. The clamping mechanism grips the tire. The adjustment and clamping features enable automated tire positioning during disassembly and installation.

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Tire changing machine with an extendable arm that seals tires without additional tools or operators. The machine has a rotating wheel holder, an upward extending tower with a linear actuator, and an arm with claws. The claws can extend and retract to grip the tire tread. The actuator lowers to push the tire onto the wheel. The claws engage the tire while the actuator lifts, sealing the bead. The tower height can be adjusted to accommodate different wheel sizes. The arm extends and retracts to grip the tire at different heights. This allows sealing harder-to-mount tires without needing extra operators or air tools.

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An automated device to move tires between an electric vehicle tire mounting machine and the assembly line. It replaces manual transportation of tires using a robot. The device consists of a robot above the tire mounting machine with clamping cylinders and a sliding plate. Below it, a conveyor frame with a roller frame on rails. The robot clamps tires below the mounting machine and moves them to the conveyor. The conveyor moves the tires to the mounting machine. Sensors detect tire presence and control the robot and conveyor movements.

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A compact tire changer with reduced size and improved efficiency compared to traditional tire changers. The new design features a compact box component, adjustable main arm, and vertical lifting cylinder to move the working arms up and down. This allows compact storage and easier access compared to separate vertical columns. The chuck with rotating shaft and hydraulic cylinder for chuck rotation. The compact design saves space and simplifies operation.

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Tire disassembly and assembly machine for more efficient and ergonomic tire changing. The machine has a base with a workbench, a turning device, and a tire shoveling device. The turning device has a hollow column with an extendable telescopic section. The tire shoveling device has a telescopic arm with a scraper. This allows raising and lowering tires with the telescopic column and scraping off old tire with the telescopic arm. The machine also has rotating arms and a base-mounted telescopic section to assist in tire removal and mounting.

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A device to lift tires onto a tire changer machine without manual lifting. The device has a base, a motor to raise the tire, a hydraulic cylinder attached to the motor output, and a top plate on the cylinder. Another motor is attached to the top plate. A rod connects the motors. The lower end has a seat with supports and a chute. A slider in the chute has a plate on top and a splint below. Hydraulic telescoping rods are on the seat top. The motor raises the tire into the chute, where the slider captures it. The motor on the chute top extends the rods to lift the tire further.

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An intelligent tire changing system for autonomous vehicles that enables automated tire changes without needing to tow the vehicle to a repair shop or use manual tools. The system is integrated into the vehicle and allows tires to be changed without human intervention. It uses telescoping lifting assemblies, sliding seats, and rotating parts to move the wheels and tires. The system also has a disassembly mechanism to remove the bolts holding the wheels on. The lifting, sliding, and rotating parts allow the wheels to be raised, moved, and lowered to swap tires. The disassembly mechanism aligns the bolts for removal. The system facilitates automated tire changes for autonomous vehicles.

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A tire dismounting tool with automated clamping force control to prevent excessive tire deformation and damage during tire removal. The tool has a boom, two forearms, drivers, a detection element, and control. The forearms can move independently to grasp the tire. A detection element measures clamping force. The control analyzes force readings and sends commands to the drivers to adjust forearm positions if force is too high or low. This ensures precise tire clamping to prevent over-gripping or under-gripping that can damage tires.

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Automated tire changing system that uses robotic arms to remove and replace tires on vehicles. The system analyzes wheel fastener patterns, such as the number and arrangement of lug nuts, for each wheel. Robotic arms then remove the lug nuts, take off the wheel, and mount a new tire. The system can handle different wheel configurations, like four-, five-, or six-lug nuts. It uses computer vision and sensors to locate and grip the wheel and monitor the process.

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A flexible tire changer that allows adjustment of the position of the tire dismounting assemblies on the column to make tire removal and installation easier and reduce wear on the tires and rims. The changer has a single column with sliding upper and lower tire assemblies. This allows independent adjustment of each assembly's vertical position on the column. It also has a tire cap with rollers that engage the tire lip and rim to reduce friction during removal. The changer integrates the bottom loading column and pressure spoke into a single structure for simplification and reduced volume.

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