Patent ID: 6311466
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: B60C,D07B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A steel structure adapted for the reinforcement of elastomers, said steel structure comprising:one or more steel elements which each comprise:a bundle of non-twisted steel filaments,said steel filaments having a diameter ranging from 0.04 mm to 1.10 mm,said steel filaments having a steel composition comprising a minimum carbon content of 0.60%, a manganese content ranging from 0.20% to 0.90%,and a silicon content ranging from 0.10% to 0.90%,said steel filaments being covered with a corrosion resistant coating or with a coating that promotes the adhesion to rubber,at least one of said steel filaments being provided with a first crimp and a second crimp, the first crimp lying in a plane that is substantially different from the plane of the second crimp.