Method and apparatus for removing flash from a tire

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9833931
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15040286

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An apparatus for removing flash from a tire includes a laser sensor which, while the tire is rotating, can be moved along the outer contour of the shoulders and tread area of a tire to detect the contour of the tire. A first sanding assembly removes the flash from the tread area, while the tire is not rotating, by moving horizontally and vertically in accordance with the detected contour of the tread area. A second sanding assembly removes the flash from the shoulder area, while the tire is rotating, by moving horizontally, vertically, and pivotally in accordance with the detected contour of the shoulder area.

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AKRON SPECIAL MACHINERY INC2740 CORY AVENUE AKRON OH 44314

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blubaugh, Matthew Massillon, US 1 1
Fuhrman, John Ravenna, US 1 1
Mitchell, Brian Akron, US 29 447
Vahila, Jason Canton, US 1 1

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