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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 1993
Filed:
Mar. 03, 1992
Masayoshi Okamoto, Kobe, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho, Kobe, JP;
Abstract
A rim gap setting device in a tire uniformity inspecting machine include upper and lower rims for mounting a tire, which are vertically movably fitted on opposed ends of upper and lower spindles, respectively. Upper and lower hydraulically locking devices are provided for locking the upper and lower rims from the inner circumferences thereof, and are mounted around the upper and lower spindles, respectively. Upper and lower hydraulically engaging devices are mounted on the upper and lower spindles and can be radially retreated by being hydraulically interlocked with the upper and lower hydraulically locking devices to be thereby engaged with the upper and lower rims on the locking operation of the upper and lower hydraulically locking devices, respectively.