Patent ID: 9688038
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: B29D

Claim:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a turntable having a first end and an opposite second end, the turntable rotatable about a central axis between a first position and a second position; a first expandable hub rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the first end, the first expandable hub configured to receive a first tire casing; a second expandable hub rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the second end, the second expandable hub configured to receive a second tire casing; and a rasp head positioned (a) to operatively engage the first tire casing on the first expandable hub when the turntable is in the first position to perform a first buffing operation on the first tire casing, said rasp head positioned (b) to operatively engage the second tire casing on the second expandable hub when the turntable is in the second position to perform a second buffing operation on the second tire casing.