US Patent: 933,834
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Tire Setting Machine
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Patentees:
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Henry T. Henderson (exact or similar names) - Keokuk, Lee County, IA |
Herbert M. Lourie (exact or similar names) - Keokuk, Lee County, IA |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Jan. 17, 1906 |
Granted: |
Sep. 14, 1909 |
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Joel Havens "Vintage Machinery" entry for National Hydraulic Tire Setter Co.
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Description: |
Abstract:
The present invention relates to tire set-setters and in particular to the type of setters known in the art as edge grip tire setters. The ,object of the invention is to so construct, an edge grip tire setter that it can be operated by hydraulic pressure. A further object is to provide improved means for adjusting the gripping blocks so as to conform to any shape and diameter of the wheel.
Claim:
In a tire setter, the combination of gripping blocks provided with means for engaging the edge of the tire, and an elastically yielding support for said blocks adapted to be engaged by the tire to adjust the blocks to conform to the curvature of the tire. |
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