Patent ID: 9393835
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: B29D,B29K,B60B,B60C,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of manufacturing a non-pneumatic tire having an annular reinforcement structure that includes an inner reinforcement band, an outer reinforcement band; and a core positioned between the inner and outer reinforcement bands, the method comprising the steps of: providing the inner and outer reinforcement bands in a first mold with the inner and outer reinforcement bands positioned in concentric, spaced relationship so as to form an annular space between the inner and outer reinforcement bands; inserting material for the core into the first mold into the space between the inner and outer reinforcement bands so as to provide a casting that includes a core having a density of 0.75 g/cm placing the casting from said step of inserting into a second mold, the second mold providing at least one cavity for the molding of one or more features of the non-pneumatic wheel; and introducing a matrix material in the second mold so as to form one or more features of the non-pneumatic wheel.