Stretching device for an apex filler strip for tire beads and apex handling system comprising the stretching device

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PATENT NO 10647076
APP PUB NO 20170232698A1
SERIAL NO

15502740

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Provided is a stretching device for stretching an apex filler strip prior to application to a bead for a tire. The stretching device includes a stretching roller and a plurality of guide rollers for guiding the apex filler strip in a loop around the stretching roller. The plurality of guide rollers is arranged for receiving the apex filler strip in an entry orientation and for discharging the apex filler strip in an exit orientation. The plurality of guide rollers is arranged for guiding the one side of the apex filler strip in the entry orientation and the exit orientation under angles different from the support angle (H) with respect to rotation axis (R) of the stretching roller such that the apex filler strip is twisted over a twisting angle of at least forty-five degrees.

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VMI HOLLAND B VGELRIAWEG 16 EPE 8161 EK

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kelly, Egbert Grietinus BM Ruinen, NL 1 1
Regterschot, Martinus NG Wapenveld, NL 6 28
Van, Werven Timen Anton JE Apeldoorn, NL 6 1

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