BE1025155B1

BE1025155B1 - Mobile workshop to change a tire

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Publication number: BE1025155B1
Application number: BE2017/5265A
Authority: BE
Inventors: Ophalfen Olivier Van; Ophalfen Alain Van
Original assignee: Alain Pneus
Priority date: 2017-04-18
Filing date: 2017-04-18
Publication date: 2018-11-21
Also published as: BE1025155A1

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un système (1) pour changer un pneu. Le système (1) comprend une remorque (2) ayant une plateforme (21) et des moyens pour mettre la plateforme (21) à l'horizontale. Le système (1) comprend aussi un démonte-pneu (4), un compresseur (6) et une équilibreuse (5) disposés sur la plateforme de la remorque. Le système (1) forme un atelier mobile qui permet de facilement et rapidement changer les pneus des roues. Le système (1) selon l'invention est particulièrement utile lorsque les pneus doivent être changés pour toute une flotte de voitures située sur un parking.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:

(73) Holder (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.

BELGIAN INVENTION PATENT

FPS Economy, SMEs, Middle Classes & Energy Publication number: 1025155 Deposit number: BE2017 / 5265 Intellectual Property Office International Classification: E04H 15/06 B60P 3/14 Date of issue: 21/11/2018

The Minister of the Economy,

Having regard to the Paris Convention of March 20, 1883 for the Protection of Industrial Property;

Considering the law of March 28, 1984 on patents for invention, article 22, for patent applications introduced before September 22, 2014;

Given Title 1 “Patents for invention” of Book XI of the Economic Law Code, article XI.24, for patent applications introduced from September 22, 2014;

Having regard to the Royal Decree of 2 December 1986 relating to the request, the issue and the maintenance in force of invention patents, article 28;

Given the patent application received by the Intellectual Property Office on April 18, 2017.

Whereas for patent applications falling within the scope of Title 1, Book XI of the Code of Economic Law (hereinafter CDE), in accordance with article XI. 19, §4, paragraph 2, of the CDE, if the patent application has been the subject of a search report mentioning a lack of unity of invention within the meaning of §ler of article XI.19 cited above and in the event that the applicant does not limit or file a divisional application in accordance with the results of the search report, the granted patent will be limited to the claims for which the search report has been drawn up.

Stopped :

First article. - It is issued to

ALAIN PNEUS, Chaussée de Wavre 1378, 1160 AUDERGHEM Belgium;

represented by

GEVERS PATENTS, Holidaystraat 5, 1831, DIEGEM;

a Belgian invention patent with a duration of 20 years, subject to payment of the annual fees referred to in article XI.48, §1 of the Code of Economic Law, for: Mobile workshop for changing a tire.

INVENTOR (S):

VAN OPHALFEN Olivier, c / o Alain Pneus SA chaussée de Wavre 1378, 1160, AUDERGHEM;

VAN OPHALFEN Alain, c / o Alain Pneus SA Chaussée de Wavre 1378, 1160, AUDERGHEM;

PRIORITY (S):

DIVISION:

divided from the basic request:

filing date of the basic application:

Article 2. - This patent is granted without prior examination of the patentability of the invention, without guarantee of the merit of the invention or of the accuracy of the description thereof and at the risk and peril of the applicant (s) ( s).

Brussels, 11/21/2018,

By special delegation:

BE2017 / 5265

Mobile workshop to change a tire

Technical Field [00G1] The present invention relates to a system for changing a tire.

PRIOR ART Conventionally, when it is necessary to replace the winter tires with the summer tires of a whole fleet of vehicles located in a parking lot, a mechanic picks up the vehicles one by one to take them to his garage. There, he has at his disposal all the material necessary to remove the winter tire from the rim, fix the summer tire to the rim, ie inflate 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.

A problem with this method of replacing tires is that the mechanic loses a lot of time making journeys between the car park 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.

To this end, according to a first aspect, the invention proposes a system for changing a tire comprising:

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

BE2017 / 5265 r fa ® a balancer 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 summer tires are fixed to the rims, fitted with the compressor and the wheels are balanced using the balancing machine. All these operations are carried out without having to move the tire changer, re-balancing machine 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.

[Ü0Ü8] 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 the horizontal platform allow the balancing machine, which is mechanically coupled to the platform, to be in a position suitable for balancing while being mechanically coupled to the platform. It is therefore not necessary to remove the balancer from the trailer to carry out balancing. This allows that the system of the invention to be properly balanced is particularly

BE2017 / 5265 efficient, because your 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 towing hook for a trailer. 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, the compressor, the balancer and the 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 balancer 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. In addition, it costs less and can be left in the parking lot overnight while the operator takes the towing vehicle to return.

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 trimming machine 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 wheel balancer comprises a device for measuring the fovality or the sail of the wheel. 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, ie 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 context of this document, mechanically coupled to can for example be fixed to, “permanently fixed to, temporarily fixed to or placed on.

[Ü01§] 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, ...

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 lever is preferably without lever, but it could include a lever while remaining within the scope of the invention. The tire changer is preferably fully automatic. It can nevertheless be manual or partially automatic while remaining within the scope of the invention, In one embodiment of '-'invention, the system also comprises stabilization means making it possible to maintain the horizontal position even better of the platform.

In one embodiment of the invention, your means for placing the horizontal platform include 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 may, for example, allow the wheel to be deposited while the tire is being raised and / or inflated.

BE2017 / 5265 In one embodiment of the invention, the system further comprises an awning 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 theft and / or rain.

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

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 wall of the awning.

(Tola 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 side wall of the awning is configured so that the awning and the trailer form a corridor when the awning is fixed 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 inside the awning.

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 'F ƒ 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 an enclosed 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 powered by the generator.

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

An automatic balancing machine 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 your tires in order to easily identify you. Thanks to it, as soon as a tire is dissociated from a rim, such a label is affixed thereto, and the tire can be stored without risk of confusion, [0048] In a 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 allow the computer device to access a computer server.

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

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) gentler 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.

This allows the balancing machine to be in the proper position for balancing. The leveling of the platform can take place before, during or after any one of 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 detailed description which follows, for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended figures among which 10:

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 will refer to figures but the invention is not limited by them. The drawings or figures described are only schematic and are not limiting.

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

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

[Ö050] 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. The trailer 2 and its coupling device 27 are part of a system 1 for changing a tire according to 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 bringing the platform 21 to the horizontal. These means preferably include at least one spirit level. More preferably, these means comprise two perpendicular bubble levels 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 ground. 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 the trailer 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 canopy 8 may include a side wall of the canopy 81 essentially parallel to the first side wall 5 and a roof 82 making the junction between the first side wall 24 and the side wall of the canopy 81. The canopy 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.

[0864] Figure 3 is a top view of the interior of the trailer 2. according to one embodiment of the invention. The system 1 for changing a tire preferably comprises a tire changer 4, a balancer 5. a compressor 6, an electric generator 7 and a table 9, all mechanically coupled to the platform 21. Preferably, they are placed 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 from ia brand RavagliolL [0086] The balancer 5 is, in one embodiment of the invention, ie model Hofman Geodyna 820QP.

[G067] The compressor 6 is, in one embodiment of the invention, the KA 4 model of the Bottarinl brand. The compressor 6 is preferably chosen for its small size. The compressor 6 can for example have a capacity of 530 liters / min. 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 provided to supply the electric devices of the 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 electrical 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, ie 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 balancer 5 in one embodiment of the invention. The balancer 5 may include a planned depositing surface 51 resting on the platform 21. Thus, when the platform 21 is horizontal, the balancer 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 25 to summer tires. He unhooks the trailer 2. H installs the means to bring the platform 21 to the horizontal, then he puts the platform 21 to the horizontal using the means to put the platform 21 to the horizontal. He installs the awning 8. He places first and second cars under the awning and dismantles a first wheel from the first car. H brings a wheel inside the trailer 2. Thanks to its computer system and the

BE2017 / 5265 labels on the 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 the server to find the appropriate information using the computer system. He fixes the summer tire to the rim, inflates it with the compressor 3 and balances the wheel with requiiibreuse 5. While he was carrying out 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 taken 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 the 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 car park, 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 bringing the platform 21 to the horizontal. 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 elements. Reference numbers in the claims do not limit their scope.

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Reveiidteaticns

1. System (1) for changing a tire (91) comprising:

»A trailer (2) comprising a platform (21), wheels (22) and a coupling device (27) to a motor vehicle (3), * means for placing the platform (21) horizontal, * a dismantler tire (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 crutch, four crutches and a spirit level.

3. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a table (9).

4. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a canopy (8) intended to be fixed to the trailer (2).

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5. System (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the awning (6) comprises an opening (85) configured to allow entry under the awning (8) at least partially a car.

6. System (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the awning (8) comprises at least one side wall of the awning (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 at least one car, 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, 24b, 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), ia first side wall ( 24a) being configured to be essentially parallel to the usual direction of movement of the trailer (2).

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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, 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 computer server. .

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 preceding claims,

b) detach the first tire (91) from a rim (92) using the tire remover (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 balancer (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 a balancer (5).

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17. Use of a system (1) according to any one of claims to 15 for changing a tire.

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Mobile workshop to change a tire

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.

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A. CLASSIFICATION OF SUBJECT OF REQUEST INV. B60P3 / 14 EG4H15 / 06 ADD, S-etan ta ölassiftaation internationafedos patenta (dßyou àtafofasakm dastsiftaattan nationale et ta G! 8 R ... AREAS SURt.ESQUEL-§CA RESEARCH; ABORTED >t> cunrentaiicrrrninimatanonsul: tee {sy "tdme d" classification followed by "ÿiTtetaëictad ^ semémiiFt) B60P EG4H B62D ÓööLjmscrïtatión consulted other than your minimum documentation insofar as its documents relate to the areas covered by the research Eiectrowque database developed during your. taternaticnate search (name cta your database "; and if feasible, search terms used") E PÖ -1 ri t erna h WPI Da ta C DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED AS RELEVANT Pàtégoris Dôfsuéiél'its oites, ÈWéé, lé "s >> éelléént, ΤνκβοάΗϋη 'from" p "S6te>j" a pefttn "nte: no. dice tevendicatic ^ s vi & ^ + e- X X WO G3 / 0996Ö9 Al (RAHMANI IRAJ [AU]; RAHMANI HOLDINGS PTY LTD [AU]) December 4, 2003 (2003-12-04) * abstract * * page 15, line 19 - page 16, line 18 * * page 20, line 19 - page 21, line 31 * * page 27, lines 6-22 * * figures 1-3, 11-15, 25-27 * US 8 955 897 81 (MILLER TIMOTHY [US] ET AL) February 17 2G15 ( 2015-02-17) * abstract * * column 4, lines 9-59 * * claim 1 * * figures 1-6 * 1-17 1-5, 10-17 | '~ X' ^Vo * ^r ' ^as urte £ lu frame G for the end of your list 1 The documents of: a: n: tes of bravais are indicated in appendix ' ^: Câtegone * spesiaJes de documenta cités: T subsequent document published after the filing date or ta u _X> , _x , · .. ,,. _χ ., _ίχ ·. . . ,> _x,. priority date and '''' ppartenenantuas in the state of your A .Ucumentaeï ^^ esrÆîétat ôSneral aela teenna ·, not technoportant. Ascites louse / cwnpwndn "tep'inap 'w · * ¹ <<®> ™ * ^ ment paHjoulÄ pertwrt, _{1ϋ ihÈ0 ia,} _{_ed..} . _rwærto) Έ * doanment anterior., but forgot to your data of deposit ..... , .., .. ·. , · ··. , _n . ., · After this ^tt e "ata 'X" ooumentpartxsulseremern relevant. The claimed invention cannot ”. . was considered as noMveite or as implying an activity X ^v ctoôüffî * ht which may be UP dc-Ute On UTte tijVéPCliOation inventive compared to the document considered in isolation ("KXM or CS® for"M.te'.nm'H the date of ^ teaton tf <m "-γ- _t5twl , _m8!, _t ., _a , _fe . _{li; S! felne} :, _; relevant. Unvontton watKtiau" · ^ûu ⁶ , _{Katlon ou} po ", _une! _{OÎ5D;, speclftte vteite qu) n} d _{iq! 1W} R _{R <3 pMt ê} >. _ec £ _{nth impllquö} _{"t aCT a ¥ 81 ¥ ii8În? hve} ^r O" ire paper referring to an OS-disclosure have. has a use. A tareque your document is csacnta to a gold: pkte'èure others an exposÆtan or any other ”means documents of the same nature, this combination being obvious -P 'ttooumont published before the date of deposit, rrte.8 ρ“ κ a person ” "Of the trade after your priority date claimed W document qy: bipartite of your memo patent family Date to date It was your international type search that was effectively completed December 18, 2017 Data dfexpédittafl du rispport de reahemhe typ "inter national Möffi and mailing address of itadmmisbalien ohatgèa de la recherche internationale European Office ctesBrevste. P.8.58tS Patemia & n 2 NL * 22S0 HV Ripwifr Te). (+ 31'70) SW <? Û4i \ ftax Fonoftannary authorized Larangeira, F

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C ieijite) DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED AS RELEVANT Gatagon Crested locunienls. aven, te if applicable, findtcatkwt des pitsôagfc-â perttrs ^ äW born. ravedditatiofta viôéea X X WO 2009/109081 Al (ZHU GEYU [ΟΝ]) September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11) * abbreviated * * paragraphs [Θθ18] - [0026] * * figures 1-3 * US 2003/139967 Al (CARLETON STEVE [ US]) July 24, 2003 (2003-07-24) * abbreviated * * paragraphs [0022], [0023], [0Θ59] - [0062] * * figures 1-3 * 1-5, 10-17 1-17

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WRITTEN OPINION

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This opinion contains indications and your corresponding pages relating to the following points;

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Lack of formulation of opinion as to the novelty. inventive creativity and ie. possibility of industrial application

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Observations relating to the. request

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1. This opinion was established on the basis of the claims filed before the start of the research.

2. With regard to the nucleotide or amino acid sequence (s) disclosed in the application, ie where appropriate, this opinion was carried out on the basis of the following elements:

at. Nature of the element:

□ a listing of the sequence (s) □ one or more tables relating to the listing of ia or sequences

b. Type of support:

□ on paper

O in electronic form

vs. Time of filing or remitting:

□ contained (s) in the request teile that dcposec □ filed (s) with the request. spus electronic form □ delivered later

3. □ Furthermore, when more than one version or copy of a sequence listing or one or more tables relating thereto has been filed, the required declarations that the information supplied subsequently or as copies Additional are identical to those originally supplied and do not go beyond the disclosure made in the international application as originally filed, as the case may be, have been delivered.

4. Additional comments:

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Framework η 'V Reasoned opinion as to ia novelty, inventive step and the possibility of industrial application; quotes and explanations in support of this statement

1. Oedaration

Novelty Yes : No Claims Claims 1 * 17 Inventive step Yes No : Claims

Claims

Claims 1-17 Possibility of industrial application Yes < No : Revëtïdioatiôrîs Claims 1-17

2. Quotations and explanations see separate sheet

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2 This application does not meet the conditions for patentability, as the subject-matter of claim 1 is not new.

Di discloses (vairles fig. 1-3 and 11-15, the numbers indicated in parentheses refer to this document):

System (10) for changing a tire comprising:

~ a trailer (see page 15, lines 19-25 of the description) comprising a platform (see fig. 2), wheels (W) and a coupling device (implicit) to a motor vehicle (implicit),

- means for placing the platform (70) horizontal,

- a tire changer (25) mechanically coupled to the platform,

- a balancer (26) capable of balancing the wheels and mechanically coupled to the platform so as to be in a position suitable for balancing when the platform is horizontal, a compressor (33, 190) capable of inflating tires and. mechanically coupled to the platform, and

- an electric generator (32) mechanically coupled to the platform.

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