Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE FOR TIRE BEAD CORE
A method of creating a bead core for a tire is provided. The bead core is formed from a carbon fiber composite. The bead is formed into the shape of a hoop or ring before the carbon fiber composite is fully cured. The strain present in the carbon fiber composite after forming the ring is carefully controlled to be less than 0.1 percent. A tire incorporating such a bead core within the bead portions of the tire can have improved weight relative to a tire with conventional, steel bead core constructions.
» Number: US2019009488A1 (A1)
» Publication Date: 10/01/2019
» Applicant: MICHELIN & CIE?[FR]; MICHELIN RECH TECH?[CH]
» Inventor: BUCHER LAURENT?[US]
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
