Patent ID: 7416012
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: B29D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for detaching a supporting fabric from a substantially elongated piece of elastomeric tread band, comprising: at least one plane for supporting the substantially elongated piece of tread band; at least one pair of first rollers located close to an exit edge of the at least one supporting plane, in a position lower than the exit edge; at least one second roller; and at least one actuator for moving the at least one second roller; wherein the at least one second roller moves between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the at least one second roller is not in proximity to the at least one pair of first rollers, wherein in the second position, the at least one second roller is in proximity to the at least one pair of first rollers, and wherein in the second position, the at least one pair of first rollers and the at least one second roller detach the supporting fabric from the substantially elongated piece of elastomeric tread band.