BE1025155A1 - Mobile workshop to change a tire - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) for changing a tire. The system (1) comprises a trailer (2) having a platform (21) and means for placing the platform (21) horizontally. The system (1) also includes a tire lever (4), a compressor (6) and a balancer (5) disposed on the platform of the trailer. The system (1) forms a mobile workshop which makes it easy and quick to change the tires of the wheels. The system (1) according to the invention is particularly useful when the tires must be changed for a whole fleet of cars located on a parking lot.

Description

(30) Priority data:

(71) Applicant (s):

ALAIN TIRES

1160, AUDERGHEM

Belgium (72) Inventor (s):

VAN OPHALFEN Olivier 1160 AUDERGHEM Belgium

VAN OPHALFEN Alain 1160 AUDERGHEM Belgium (54) Mobile workshop for changing a tire (57) The present invention relates to a system (1) for changing a tire. The system (1) comprises a trailer (2) having a platform (21) and means for placing the platform (21) horizontally. The system (1) also includes a tire changer (4), a compressor (6) and a balancer (5) arranged on the platform of the trailer. The system (1) forms a mobile workshop which makes it easy and quick to change the tires on the wheels. The system (1) according to the invention is particularly useful when the tires have to be changed for a whole fleet of cars located in a parking lot.

BE2017 / 5265

Mobile workshop to change a tire

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a system for changing a tire.

PRIOR ART [0002] Conventionally, when it is necessary to replace your winter tires with the summer tires of a whole fleet of vehicles located in a parking lot, a mechanic comes to pick up the vehicles one by one to take you to his garage. There he has at his disposal all the equipment necessary to remove the winter tire from the rim, fix the summer tire to the rim, inflate it and balance it. When all the summer tires are installed, the mechanic then brings the vehicle back to the parking lot.

A similar scenario occurs when the summer tires have to be replaced by winter tires.

One problem with this method of replacing tires is that your garage owner loses a lot of time making journeys between your parking lot and his garage.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a system for changing a tire which can be used in any parking lot.

In effect, according to a first aspect, the invention provides a system for changing a tire comprising:

® a trailer comprising a platform, wheels and a device for coupling to a motor vehicle, * means for placing the platform horizontal, "a tire changer mechanically coupled to the platform,

BE2017 / 5265 r fa ® a balancing machine capable of balancing wheels and mechanically coupled to the platform so as to be in a position suitable for balancing when the platform is horizontal, * a compressor capable of inflating tires and mechanically coupled to the platform, and ® an electric generator mechanically coupled to the platform. The system according to the invention can be coupled to a motor vehicle to be brought to the parking lot where the vehicles are whose Iss tires must be changed. The wheels are removed from the vehicles and brought on or in the trailer. There, the winter tires are separated from the rims thanks to the tire changer. Then, the tires were served fixed to the rims, inflated using the compressor and the wheels are, balanced using réquihbrsuse. All these operations are carried out without having to move the tire changer. the balancer or the compressor outside the trailer. They are therefore produced particularly quickly and ergonomically for the operator responsible for changing tires. In one embodiment, the system according to the invention makes it possible to change the tires of 25 cars per working day.

Consequently, the system according to the invention makes it possible to change the tires of a whole fleet of vehicles without having to leave the vehicles in the parking lot. It thus forms a mobile workshop which offers an ecological advantage compared to known solutions because each vehicle does not have to be moved to the garage.

The means for putting ia horizontal platform allow that requihbreuse, which is mechanically coupled to ia platform is in a position suitable for balancing while being mechanically coupled to the platform, h is therefore not necessary to take out the balancer from ia trailer for balancing. This allows the system balancer of the system according to the invention to be particularly

ΒΕ2017 / 5265 efficient, because efficient balancers are generally heavy and bulky.

Similarly, neither tire changer, nor the compressor must be moved, which allows complete freedom of choice as to their model.

Preferably, the trailer comprises at least four wheels. Preferably, the trailer is designed to be coupled to a car, for example a car equipped with a trailer coupling hook. Preferably, the platform is designed for fear that one can walk on it. The platform can also be called the trailer floor or the trailer floor. The platform is preferably a flat surface. The trailer is preferably designed so that the platform is at a height of 50 cm to 70 cm from the ground, which allows easy loading of the tires.

The tire changer, ie compressor, balancer and generator could have been installed in a truck instead of being in a trailer, however, the trailer was preferred because it is more manageable and of a smaller footprint than a truck, which has an advantage over sometimes small parking lots. In addition, it allows more flexibility.

The tire dementia, the compressor, the quilting machine and the generator could have been installed in a van instead of being in a trailer, however, the trailer was preferred because it is less bulky than a van, which has an advantage over sometimes small parking lots. In addition, it allows more flexibility in relation to the towing vehicle, in relation to the volume, in relation to the inlet and outlet openings. It is also cheaper and can be left in the parking lot overnight while the operator takes the towing vehicle home.

BE2017 / 5265 Preferably, your means for placing the horizontal platform are arranged so that they can be mechanically coupled to the platform. They can for example be fixed temporarily or permanently to the chassis of the trailer, they can possibly be powered by the electric generator. The means for placing the horizontal platform can operate manually or automatically. Preferably, the means for placing the horizontal platform comprise at least four elements, for example four jacks distributed under the platform. For example, if the platform is rectangular, your four elements are preferably arranged around its four corners. Preferably, your means for placing the horizontal platform are provided to level the platform on any type of terrain.

In one embodiment of the invention, the balancer comprises a depositing surface which must be horizontal for the balancer to function properly. The balancer is then placed so that this depositing surface is parallel to the platform. Preferably, the rebalancing machine is fully automatic. It can nevertheless be manual or partially automatic while remaining within the scope of the invention. Preferably, the rebalancing machine comprises a device for measuring the ovality or wheel runout. Preferably, the balancer includes an automatic wheel clamping device.

In the context of this document, balancing is a technique for stabilizing a part which has an axis of rotation.

Preferably, the generator is designed to supply at least one of: the tire changer. the balancer, the compressor and the means to bring the platform to the horizontal. In one embodiment of the invention, the electric generator comprises a generator, for example at least 7000 W.

BE2017 / 5265 In the frame of this document, mechanically coupled to can for example be fixed to, “permanently fixed to, temporarily fixed to or placed on.

In the context of this document, a vehicle may for example be a vehicle with wheels comprising tires, a motor vehicle, a car, a van, a truck, etc.

[8020] In the context of this document, a motor vehicle ”can be for example a car, a van, ...

In the context of this document, a tire changer is a device used to separate a tire from a rim. The tire changer is preferably without lever, but it could include a lever while remaining within the scope of the invention. The tire dementia is preferably fully automatic. It can nevertheless be manual or partially automatic while remaining within the scope of the invention, In one embodiment of the invention, the system further comprises stabilization means making it possible to maintain the horizontal position even better. the platform.

In one embodiment of the invention, the means for placing the horizontal platform comprise at least one of: a jack, four jacks, a worm, four worms, a crutch, four crutches and a level bubble.

Preferably, the bubble level is designed to judge the horizontality of the plane of the platform. The means for placing the horizontal platform can include at least one of: a manual stabilizer, a side crank cylinder, an electric boom cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or a stabilizer cylinder.

In one embodiment of the invention, the system further comprises a table.

The table can, for example, allow the wheel to be removed while the tire is reassembled and / or inflated.

BE2017 / 5265 In one embodiment of the invention, the system further comprises a canopy intended to be fixed to the trailer.

The awning provides a mountable and removable shelter. This shelter can be used to protect the waiting wheels and / or vehicles waiting for traffic and / or rain.

In one embodiment of the invention, the awning comprises an opening configured to allow a car to enter at least partially under the awning.

This allows the operator disassembling and mounting the wheels to be protected from weather conditions.

In one embodiment of the invention, the awning comprises at least one side awning wall.

This allows the operator disassembling and mounting the wheels to be protected from weather conditions and to be safe from other vehicles traveling nearby.

In one embodiment of the invention, the awning side wall is configured so that the awning and the trailer form a corridor when the awning is attached to the trailer.

This corridor, which has an entrance and an exit opposite to the entrance, allows vehicles to pass, the tires of which are changed one after the other in this shelter where the wheels can be removed and replaced. . This saves time.

In one embodiment of the invention, the corridor is configured to contain at least one car, preferably at least two cars.

In one embodiment of the invention, the trailer comprises a door and / or an opening provided (s) for opening into the canopy.

Preferably, the opening can be closed, for example by a flap or a flap. The door can be closed. Preferably, the door and / or

BE2017 / 5265 the opening can be locked. The door and / or the opening allow direct communication between the interior of the awning where the wheels are removed from and mounted on vehicles and the interior of the trailer where the tires are replaced.

In one embodiment of the invention, the trailer comprises a roof and side walls so as to form an interior space, preferably a closed interior space, This makes it possible to prevent theft of the equipment present inside the trailer. This also makes it possible to protect these pieces of equipment 10 from climatic conditions.

In one embodiment of the invention, a first of the side walls comprises a door el / or an opening, the first side wall being configured to be essentially parallel to the usual direction of movement of the trailer.

In addition, there may be an opening in a second side wall, for example in the rear wall.

In one embodiment of the invention, the system comprises means for heating the interior space of the trailer.

This allows the equipment to be used regardless of the outside temperature. This also provides more comfort to the operator, which improves the tire replacement rate. These heating means can, for example, be supplied by the generator.

In one embodiment of the invention, a reciprocating machine is an automatic balancer.

An automatic balancer is faster and more reliable than another.

In one embodiment of the invention, the system further comprises a printer mechanically coupled to the platform.

BE2017 / 5265 The printer is useful for printing labels to stick on tires in order to easily identify them. Thanks to it, as soon as a tire is separated from a rim, such a label is affixed there, and the tire can be stored without risk of confusion, In one embodiment of the invention, the system comprises a computer device electrically coupled to the printer and mechanically coupled to the platform and means of communication arranged to enable the device computer to access a computer server.

This allows in particular to find on a database present in the vehicle including e server, based on the license plate of the tires are changed, the information which must appear on the label. It also allows you to directly update the server on vehicles whose tires are changed if the label and / or the place where the tires are stored.

[Ö05G] According to a second aspect, the invention proposes a method for replacing a first tire with a second tire and comprising the steps of:

a) provide a system one of the embodiments of the invention,

b) detach the first tire from a rim using the tire changer,

c) fix the second tire on the rim,

d) inflate the second tire using the compressor,

e) balancing the second tire using the balancer, further comprising a step of placing the horizontal platform using the means for putting the horizontal platform before the step of balancing the second tire using of the balancer.

Cola allows the balancer to be in the correct position for balancing. The leveling of the platform can take place before, during or after any of the steps b), c) or d).

Steps a) to e) preferentially take place in this order.

BE2017 / 5265 The advantages mentioned for the device apply mutatis mutandis to the method.

According to a third aspect, the invention proposes the use of a system one of the embodiments of the invention for changing a tire.

Brief description of the figures Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following detailed description for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended figures among 10 of which:

FIG. 1 illustrates, according to one embodiment of the invention, a trailer coupled by a coupling device to a motor vehicle,

FIG. 2 illustrates, according to one embodiment of the invention, a canopy fixed to the trailer,

FIG. 3 is a top view of the interior space of the trailer, according to an embodiment of the invention, and

- Figure 4 illustrates the balancer in one embodiment of the invention.

Modes of Carrying Out the Invention The present invention is described with particular embodiments and references to figures, but the invention is not limited by these. The drawings or figures described are only schematic and are not limiting.

In the context of this document, the terms "first" and "second" serve only to differentiate the different elements 25 and do not imply an order between these elements.

In the figures, your identical or similar elements may bear the same references.

Figure 1 illustrates, according to one embodiment of the invention, a trailer 2 coupled by a coupling device 27 to a vehicle

BE2017 / 5265 automobile 3. Note 2 and its coupling device 27 are part of a system 1 for changing a set tire, an embodiment of the invention.

The trailer 2 preferably comprises wheels 22, four side walls 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, two of which are illustrated in FIG. 1, a platform 21 (FIG. 3) and a roof 23. The system 1 for changing a tire further comprises means for placing the platform 21 horizontally. These means preferably include at least one spirit level. More preferably, these means comprise two levels with perpendicular boxes or a bubble level designed to judge the horizontality of a flat surface. In addition, according to one embodiment of the invention, these means comprise four jacks installed under the platform 2.1 near the four corners thereof, and capable of modifying the distance between their point of coupling to the platform 21 and the oneself. The first side wall 24a, which is configured to be essentially parallel to the usual direction of movement of the trailer 2, preferably comprises a door 25 and an opening 26. The door 25 and the opening 26 can, preferably be closed. In addition, they are preferably provided so that they can be locked. The side walls 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, the platform 21 and the roof 23 delimit an interior space of note 2, illustrated in FIG. 3. In one embodiment of the invention, the interior space of the trailer 2 is between 20 and 50 m ³ , preferably between 25 and 40 m ³ , more preferably around 30 m ³ . In one embodiment of the invention, the platform 21 is * 5 m long and 2.5 m wide.

2 illustrates, according to one embodiment of the invention, an awning 8 fixed to the trailer 2. The awning 8 is designed to be put in place when the trailer 2 is stopped, and to be disassembled when trailer 2 is transported.

BE2017 / 5265 In one embodiment of the invention, the awning 8 forms, with the first side wall 24 of the trailer 2, a corridor in which cars can pass. For example, the awning 8 may comprise a lateral awning wall 81 essentially parallel to the first lateral wall 24 and a roof 82 joining the first lateral wall 24 and the lateral awning wall 81. The awning 8 may further include a front wall (not shown) and a rear wall 83. At least one of the walls of the canopy 8 may include an opening 85 configured to allow entry under the canopy 8 at least partially of a car .

The awning 8 is, in one embodiment of the invention, the Omnistor 8000 model of the brand Thule. The awning 8 can for example have a width of 2.75 m and a length of 5.5 m. This allows it to form a corridor with either two workstations to disassemble and mount the wheels, or a workstation and a waiting area.

Figure 3 is a top view of the interior of the trailer 2, according to an embodiment of the invention. The system 1 for changing a tire preferably comprises a tire changer 4, a balancing machine 5. a compressor 6, an electric generator 7 and a table 9, all mechanically coupled to the platform 21. Preferably, they are deposited on the platform 21 or fixed directly to the platform 21.

The tire changer 4 is, in one embodiment of the invention, the model G1500.4 of the brand Ravaglioli.

L.'eququibreuse 5 is, in one embodiment of the invention, the Geodyna 820QP model of the brand Hofman.

The compressor 6 is, in one embodiment of the invention, the KA 4 model of the Bottarini brand. The compressor 6 is preferably chosen for its small size. The compressor 6 can for example have a capacity of 530 liters / mln. Preferably, the compressor 6 comprises a tank, for example of 270 liters, a dryer 30 and filters.

BE2017 / 5265 [GOSS] The electric generator 7 is preferably designed to supply the electrical devices of system 1 according to the invention. The electric generator 7 can for example be a generator. The electric generator 7 is preferably chosen to be as quiet as possible 5. For example, it may have a specification around 65 dB. The electric generator 7 is preferably chosen to supply energy to the electrical devices of the system 1 according to the invention for approximately seven hours. For example, it can have a tank of at least 20 liters. The electric generator 7 is preferably capable of supplying a power of at least 5000W, more preferably of at least 7500 W.

The electric generator 7 is, in one embodiment of the invention, the model 7411 of the brand Geko, table 9 preferably makes it possible to install a wheel, which comprises a tire 91 and a rim 92, for example during inflation 15 and / or during mounting of a new tire on rim 92. For example, table 9 can be at least 60 cm by 60 cm.

FIG. 4 illustrates the balancing machine 5 in an embodiment of the invention. The trimmer 5 may include a planned depositing surface 51 resting on the platform 21. Thus, when the platform 21 is horizontal, the trimmer 5 is in a position suitable for balancing a wheel.

The invention can for example be used in the following manner. A first operator parks his vehicle 3 and the trailer 2 in a parking lot where the tires of many cars have to be changed from winter tires to summer tires. He unhooks the trailer 2. He installs the means to put the platform 21 horizontally, then he puts the platform 21 horizontally using the means to put the platform 21 horizontally. He installs the awning 8. He places a first and a second car under the awning and dismantles a first wheel of the first car, he brings a wheel to the inside of the trailer 2. Thanks to his computer device and the

BE2017 / 5265 labels on your tires, it knows which summer tire fits this wheel. He removes the winter tire from the rim using the tire changer 2. He prints new labels with the printer, by going to seek on the server the adequate information thanks to the computer device. He fixes the summer tire to the rim, ie inflates with the compressor 3 and balances the wheel with the balancer 5. While performing these operations, a second operator can remove a second wheel from the first car. The first operator can take this second wheel while the second operator goes up the first. When the first car is finished, it can be pulled out of the awning and a third car can be put in its place. When the tires of all your cars in the parking lot have been changed or at the end of the working day, the awning 8 can be dismantled and stored in the trailer 2. If your work has to continue in the same parking lot the next day, the trailer 2 can be locked and left in place, possibly with the means to put the platform 21 horizontally still in place. They may also be dismantled and stored in trailer 2 overnight. If the work is finished for this parking, the means for bringing the platform 21 to the horizontal are dismantled and stored in the trailer 2. The trailer 2 is coupled to the vehicle 3 and sets off again.

In other words, the invention relates to a system 1 for changing a tire. The system 1 comprises a trailer 2 having a platform 21 and means for placing the platform 21 horizontally. System 1 also includes a tire changer 4, a compressor 6 and a balancer 5 arranged on the trailer platform. System 1 forms a mobile workshop that allows you to easily and quickly change the tires on the wheels. The system 1 according to the invention is particularly useful when the tires have to be changed for a whole fleet of cars located in a parking lot.

BE2017 / 5265 [ÜD73] The present invention has been described in relation to specific embodiments, which have a purely illustrative value and should not be considered as limiting. In general, the present invention is not limited to the examples illustrated and / or described above. The use of the verbs "to understand", "to include", "to include", or any other variant, as well as their conjugations, cannot in any way exclude the presence of elements other than those mentioned. The use of the indefinite article "a", "an", or of the definite article "le", "la" or "Γ", to introduce an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of these 10 items. Reference numbers in the claims do not limit their scope.

BE2017 / 5265

Claims (17)

Claims 1. System (1) for changing a tire (91) comprising: »A trailer (2) comprising a platform (21), wheels (22) and 5 a coupling device (27) to a motor vehicle (3), * means for placing the platform (21) horizontal, * a tire changer (4) mechanically coupled to the platform (21), »a balancer ( 5) capable of balancing wheels and mechanically coupled to the platform (21) so as to be in a position suitable for balancing when the platform (21) is horizontal, * a compressor (6) capable of inflating tires and mechanically coupled to the platform (21), and ® an electric generator (7) mechanically coupled to the platform 15 (21). 2. System (1) according to claim 1, in which the means for placing the horizontal platform comprise at least one of: a jack, four jacks, a worm, four worms, a stand, four 20 crutches and a spirit level. 3. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a table (9). 25 4. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a canopy (8) intended to be fixed to the trailer (2). BE2017 / 5265 5. System (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the awning (8) comprises an opening (85) configured to allow a car to enter under the awning (8) at least partially. 6. System (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the awning (8) comprises at least one side awning wall (81). 7. System (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the side wall of the awning (81) is configured so that the awning (8) and the trailer (2) form a corridor when the awning (8) is fixed. to the trailer (2). 8. System (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the corridor is configured to contain a car in the hands, preferably at least two cars, 9. System (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 8, in which the trailer (2) comprises a door (25) and / or an opening (26) intended to open out inside the awning ( 8). 10. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the trailer (2) comprises a roof (23) and side walls (24a, 246, 24c, 24d) so as to form an interior space, of preferably a closed interior space. 11. System (1) according to the preceding claim, in which a first (24a) of the side walls (24a, 24b, 24c, 24d) comprises a door (25) and / or an opening (26), the first side wall ( 24a) being configured to be essentially parallel to the usual direction of movement of the trailer (2). BE2017 / 5265 12. System (1) according to claim 10 or 11, comprising means for heating the interior space of the trailer (2). 13. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, 5 in which the balancing machine (5) is an automatic balancing machine. 14. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a printer mechanically coupled to the platform (21). 15. System (1) according to the preceding claim, further comprising a computer device electrically coupled to the printer and mechanically coupled to the platform (21) and communication means arranged to allow the computer device to access a server. 15 IT. 16. Method for replacing a first tire (91) with a second tire and comprising the steps of: a) providing a system (1) according to any one of the claims Previous 20, b) detach the first tire (91) from a rim (92) using the tire changer (4), c) fix the second tire on the rim (92), d) inflate the second tire using the compressor (6), e) balancing the second tire using the trimming machine (5), further comprising a step of putting the platform (21) horizontal using the means for putting the platform (21) horizontal before step d '' balance the second tire using the balancer (5). BE2017 / 5265 17. Use of a system (1) according to any one of the claims 1 to 15 to change a tire. BE2017 / 5265 BE2017 / 5265 BE2017 / 5265 BE2017 / 5265 BE2017 / 5265 SHORT Mahlte workshop to change a tire The present invention relates to a system (1) for changing a 5 tire. The system (1) comprises a trailer (2) having a platform (21) and means for placing the platform (21) horizontally. The system (1) also includes a tire changer (4), a compressor (6) and a balancer (5) arranged on the platform of the trailer. The system (1) forms a mobile workshop which makes it easy to 10 and quickly change the tires of the wheels. The system (1) according to the invention is particularly useful when the tires have to be changed for a whole fleet of cars located in a parking lot.