Patent ID: 8342220
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: B29D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for manufacturing a reinforcing structure for tyres of vehicles, comprising: a feeding unit to supply strip-like elements, each strip-like element comprising threadlike elements disposed parallel to each other and at least partly coated with at least one layer of elastomeric material; a laying unit comprising: wherein said guide element comprises at least one cavity in which said presser element is at least partly housed and in which the strip-like element and the toroidal support are in direct contact during laying of said strip-like element, wherein said guide element comprises a main body and two prongs defining the cavity together with said main body, wherein said prongs are pivotally mounted on said main body in an independent manner with respect to said main body, and wherein said guide element comprises spring means acting to keep one end of each of said prongs in contrast relationship with the toroidal support, during laying the strip-like element.