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Abstract

Apparatus is provided for weaving a woven endless tire reinforcing belt on an endless weaving surface in a zig-zag pattern. The apparatus comprises input means for receiving information defining said zig-zag pattern; means for storing said pattern-defining information; central computer control means for reading said stored information and controlling the weaving of said belt as defined by said information; at least one endless weaving surface upon which said belt is woven; said weaving surface being continuously rotatable about an axis; means for continuously rotating said weaving surface about said axis, said rotating means being responsive to said central computer control means; at least one reinforcement guide means for supplying cord reinforcement to said weaving surface; and at least one means for reciprocating said guide means to effect the laying of said cord reinforcement on said weaving surface, said reciprocating means being responsive to said central computer control means. The central computer control means controls said rotating means and said reciprocating means to reciprocate said guide means in timed relationship to the rotation of said weaving surface to effect the laying of said cord reinforcement on said surface in said zig-zag pattern in accordance with said information.

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