Patent ID: 6761527
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: B29D,B29L,B65G

Abstract:
A system for removing an associated tire tread from an associated storage device, the system characterized by:a lifting apparatus comprising gripping means for gripping the associated tread and inverting means for inverting said gripping means; and, a conveying apparatus having an upper surface for supporting the associated tread, said upper surface having a first slot therein for passage of said gripping means from a position above said upper surface to a position below said upper surface, said first slot having a width narrower than a width of the associated tread, wherein said lifting apparatus further comprises: a frame including first and second spaced vertical members and having a vertical axis; an arm assembly mounted on said frame and supporting said gripping means, said arm assembly generally defining a first plane; and, a first translating means for vertically translating said arm assembly along said vertical axis of said frame.