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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2008
Adib Chebli, Greer, SC (US);
John Hommerson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Metodi Ikonomov, Moore, SC (US);
Adib Chebli, Greer, SC (US);
John Hommerson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Metodi Ikonomov, Moore, SC (US);
Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
Abstract
Automated treatment operations for preparing the inner surface of a tire for patch application is provided. One exemplary method includes the steps of locating the tire on a tire support, identifying a target area for preparing that is located on the inner surface of the tire, scanning the target area so as to acquire data regarding the inner surface of the tire at the target area, determining a treatment path using the data regarding the inner surface of the tire, treating the inside of the tire by removing material using a treatment tool, and positioning the treatment tool along the treatment path during the treating step.