Patent ID: 11926114
Assignee: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A method of forming a non-pneumatic tire carcass comprising an inner hub, an outer band, and a plurality of spokes extending between the inner hub and the outer band, the inner hub and outer band each being annular, the inner hub being arranged radially inward of the outer band, each of the inner hub and the outer band having a width extending in an axial direction and defined by opposing lateral sides, the method comprising:
arranging the inner hub, the plurality of spokes, and the outer band to form a curing assembly arranged in a first arrangement within a forming apparatus, where the inner hub is arranged concentrically within a radially inner annular side of the outer band and the plurality of spokes are arranged between the outer band and the inner hub;
forcing the plurality of spokes in opposite radial directions from the first arrangement and to a second arrangement, where each spoke of the plurality of spokes is forced in a curing position against the inner hub and towards the outer band in a curing arrangement; and,
curing the plurality of spokes to each of the inner hub and outer band.