Patent ID: 6770229
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: B29D

Abstract:
A method for relieving pressure in a tire press, the method comprising the steps of:providing a tire press with a bladder securement mechanism, the bladder securement mechanism comprising an upper clamping mechanism for securing at least a portion of the upper periphery of a bladder, a lower clamping mechanism for securing at least a portion of the lower periphery of the bladder, and a position sensor mechanism for moving at least one of the clamping mechanisms; positioning a green tire in a mold; moving at least one of the clamping mechanisms toward the tire; inflating the bladder such that it comes into contact with the tire; closing the press; curing the tire; separating a portion of the bladder from the tire by moving at least one of the clamping mechanisms; relieving pressure from the tire; and, opening the press.