Peter Kundig

Title: Peter Kundig and a Tubular Sleeve Handling Invention

Introduction

Peter Kundig is an inventor associated with Männedorf, Switzerland. His patent work includes a system for handling and cutting flexible tubular extrudate used in tire manufacturing. The available information lists 1 patent and identifies Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. as the company associated with his work.

Latest Patents

Kundig’s listed patent, “Tubular Sleeve Handling and Cut-Off System,” describes equipment that pulls flexible elastomeric tubing along a production line, cuts it to a predetermined length, and delivers the resulting sleeve to a discharge station.

The system uses two grippers mounted on movable carriages. One gripper tensions and advances the extrudate, while the other follows it along the production axis. The grippers surround the section to be cut and use vacuum to help preserve its shape. A motor-driven cutting mechanism uses rotating blades to complete a circumferential cut while the tubing remains under tension. After cutting, the grippers alternate roles so production can continue with the next sleeve.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects an engineering approach to automating a precise manufacturing task: maintaining the shape and tension of flexible tubing while cutting it to length. The listed company association connects Kundig’s invention to Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. and tire-production technology.

Collaborations

Dale A. Tompkins and Richard W. Sicka are identified as Kundig’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in developing or patenting the sleeve-handling system.

Conclusion

Peter Kundig’s listed invention combines controlled gripping, tensioning, and rotary cutting to support the production of tubular tire components.