TW201343428A - Tire tread pattern structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention generally provides a tire tread pattern structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls, which has at least a tread pattern set circumferentially and continuously formed by recessing a tread surface of tire. The tread pattern set is formed of a groove bottom and two side walls extending on two sides thereof by a predetermined height in a direction toward the tread surface of tire. Each side wall has a predetermined number of groove wall teeth sets arranged successively formed thereon and the groove wall teeth sets of the side walls of the two sides are made asymmetric to each other. The groove wall teeth set comprises: a first groove wall, which is a cut surface extending from the groove bottom by a predetermined height and slanting with a predetermined slope; a second groove wall, which is a cut surface extending from the groove bottom by a predetermined height and slanting with a predetermined slope with a side of the cut surface connected to the first groove wall at a predetermined angle to collectively form a groove convex rim . The adjacent portions of each groove wall teeth set form a groove concave rim. Also, the locations of the groove convex rim and the groove concave rim arranged on the side walls of the two sides are asymmetric. Accordingly, by using the groove wall structure with multiple asymmetric angles in collaboration with the groove wall design of multiple angles, the situation of clamping stones and abrasion is improved, and the multiple efficacies of enhancing the ground-gripping maneuverability and reducing the noise, etc. are achieved at the same time.

Description

Tire tread structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls

The invention relates to a tread structure of a tire, in particular to a multi-section on the sidewall of the tread, and the sides of the section are in an asymmetrical state.

The main function of the wheel tire is to provide the body with the effect of cushioning the impact force from the ground during driving, so as to improve the comfort of driving and riding. Therefore, the material is mainly made of rubber; In addition to the dry grip, in order to increase the grip of the tire on the rainy road surface, the tread structure is further provided on the tread.

The tire tread is attached to a small groove recessed on the tread and is circumferentially arranged on the tire tread in a predetermined length and arrangement. Different tread arrangements have different grip; in recent years, the tread of the tire Functional design, in addition to grip, is further required to improve drainage, reduce stone conditions, reduce wear, and reduce noise, etc., and the above functions can be achieved through the design of the groove wall.

The shape and structure design of the groove wall of the tire tread have their special functions, advantages and disadvantages. For example, the "U-shaped" groove wall shown in the seventh figure has the advantages of good drainage and the disadvantage of easy to clamp the stone. The air is low, the air column resonance noise is large, and the wear is poor; as shown in the eighth figure, the "V-shaped" groove wall has the advantages of good controllability, the disadvantage is that the drainage is low, and the air column resonance noise is large; And the "composite arc" and "double-cut" groove walls shown in the tenth figure, the two side walls are symmetrical. The advantages are good drainage and strong handling, but the disadvantage is that it is easy to clip stones. Damage to the tread causes tire damage and reduces service life.

The tread groove wall structure is a "single face", and the tread wall structure of the conventional tire tread is a "multi-section" tread groove wall structure, as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,412,531. According to the definition of the first item of the patent scope, there is included an upper curved surface having at least one groove shape extending from the ring, the groove portion being limited to a lower wall and an opposite side wall, wherein each side wall is at a lower wall and a first wave a portion extending toward the ring direction, and at least one layer disposed between the upper curved surface and the lower wall and a second wave portion extending toward the ring direction, wherein the first and second wave portions are symmetrical with each other such that each side edge has Alternatingly rotating the contour and the groove portion, the second wave portion protruding and the groove portion are set as vertices; wherein the groove shape is provided with an appropriate width so that the corresponding two sides are not in contact, so that the groove shape is It is not a sipe pattern or a mouth; the corresponding groove edge is a straight line toward the ring in the upper curved surface.

In the above-mentioned U.S. patents, in the seventh to eighth figures of the specification, it is disclosed that the two sides of the tread groove wall are in a symmetrical state of the upper and lower cut surfaces, and the two sides of the cut surface are inclined at a predetermined angle, but two The symmetry of the parallel faces; however, the groove walls on both sides of the structure are symmetrical parallel sections, and the groove walls form the apex 142 of the vertices, so that the space generated by the lower part is restricted by the apex 142, so if there is water After entering, it is not easy to be excluded, so that the drainage is poor; on the other hand, if small stones or sand enter the space below, it is not easy to eliminate, so that it is stuck in the tread for a long time, and then the tire is worn to reduce the service life.

(Technical means to solve the problem)

In view of the above, the tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall disclosed in the present invention is continuously recessed on the tire tread by at least one tread ring group, and the tread formation is separated by a groove bottom and two sides thereof respectively. Forming two sidewalls of the preset height toward the tread direction, each of the side walls is arranged with a plurality of groove wall tooth groups in a predetermined number, and each of the groove wall groups on the side walls of the two sides is mutually An asymmetrical state; the groove wall tooth set comprises: a first groove wall, a cut surface extending from the bottom of the groove toward a tire tread in a predetermined height and having a preset inclination; a second groove wall, the groove a cutting surface extending from a predetermined height and extending at a preset inclination in a tire tread direction, the cutting surface side and the first groove wall adjoining each other at a predetermined angle and jointly forming a convex groove flange, each of the grooves The adjacent portions of the wall tooth group form a concave groove concave edge, and the corresponding positions of the groove flange and the groove concave edge arranged on the two side walls are asymmetric; , using a multi-angle asymmetric groove wall structure, with the groove wall multiple angle design, It is easy to reduce the wear and tear caused by the problem that the tires are easy to be clipped with stones, and the conventional tires have to solve the problem of improving the gripping property of the grip, and have to reduce the drainage problem, and at the same time, the conventional tire structure can be solved in order to improve the air column. Resonate noise and reduce the problem of platooning.

(cf. the efficacy of prior art)

The main object of the present invention is to provide a tire tread structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls, which utilizes a multi-angle asymmetric groove wall structure, thereby improving the rigidity and handling of the tread, and improving the problem that the conventional tire is easy to be stoned. .

The second object of the present invention is to provide a tire tread structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls, which utilizes a multi-angle asymmetric groove wall structure and cooperates with a multi-angle cut surface design of the groove wall, thereby achieving the effect of reducing the air column resonance noise. .

A further object of the present invention is to provide a tire tread structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls, which can be applied to a groove structure such as a straight groove type or a groove type, which is a compatible design and is highly practical. And economic value.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a tire tread structure with multiple asymmetric groove walls, the tread groove wall is designed with an asymmetrical cut surface, and the cut surface near the tread is gradually expanded, thereby achieving a more It is easy to eliminate small sandstone to improve wear and reduce the chance of tread damage.

First, referring to the first to third figures, the tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall provided by the present invention is a tire tread type embodiment applied to the "straight groove type", which comprises: a tire The tread (10) is recessed on the tire tread by a plurality of tread sets (20), a plurality of groove wall tooth sets (30), and a tread step (40).

The tread set (20) is annularly recessed continuously on the tire tread (10), and the tread set (20) is formed by a groove bottom (21) and its two sides respectively facing the tire tread (10) The direction extension is composed of a preset high side wall (22).

The groove wall tooth set (30) is arranged in a predetermined number on each of the side walls (22) on both sides, and each of the groove wall tooth groups (30) on each side wall (22) on each side An asymmetrical state; the groove wall tooth set (30) includes a first groove wall (31) extending from the groove bottom (21) toward the tire tread (10) by a predetermined height and set at a preset inclination a second trench wall (32) extending from the trench bottom (21) toward the tire tread (10) by a predetermined height and having a predetermined slope, the cut surface side and the first The trench walls (31) adjoin each other at a predetermined angle and together form a convex groove flange (33); each of the groove wall tooth groups (30) adjacent to the portion forms a concave groove recess (34) And the groove flanges (33) and the groove recesses (34) are arranged on the side walls (22) on both sides, and the corresponding positions on both sides are asymmetric; the groove flanges (33) are respectively The adjacent portions of the first and second groove walls (31) and (32) form a convex ridge line (35), and the ridge line (35) is obtusely angled with the groove bottom (21). The two ends of the ridge line (35) are respectively formed as a convex upper end (351) and a convex lower end (352). The groove concave edge (34) forms a concave ridge line (36) at two adjacent portions of each of the groove wall tooth groups (30), and is in a predetermined obtuse angle state with the groove bottom (21); the concave angle The two ends of the ridgeline (36) are respectively formed as a concave upper end (361) and a concave lower end (362).

The tread step (40) is in a straight groove state, and is recessed at a predetermined depth in the tread group (20) near the tire tread (10); each of the groove wall tooth sets (30) is provided Between each of the tread steps (40) and the bottom of the groove (21).

By using the above-mentioned members, the first and second groove walls (31) (32) structures with multiple angle asymmetry are combined with the first and second groove walls (31) (32) for multiple angle design, Improve the problem that the conventional tire is easy to clip the stone, avoid abnormal partial wear, and at the same time achieve the multiple functions of improving the drainage performance of the main ditch, improving the grip handling, and reducing the air column resonance noise.

For further understanding of the structural features, technical means, and intended effects of the present invention, the manner of use of the present invention will be described as follows: Referring to the third figure, the second figure is the second aspect of the present invention. The bottom of the groove (21) is shown in a vertical section, wherein the tread step (40) is seen, which is at an obtuse angle and is adjacent to one of the first step (41) and the second step (42). Forming and setting the vertical depth of the first step surface (41) to (C), and the size value range is 0 to 0.4 times the vertical depth (GD) value; the vertical depth of the second step surface (42) is set For (B), the size value ranges from 1 to 1.75 times the value of the vertical depth (C); the width of the second step (42) toward the other side wall (22) is set to (A), and the size value thereof The range is 0 to 0.4 times the horizontal width (GW) value. The concave width of the second step surface (42) of the first step surface (41) is set to (A1), and the size value ranges from 0 to 0.1 times the value of the horizontal width (GW).

The widest part of the entire tread recess of the present invention, in this embodiment, means that the tread step (40) is the widest distance, which is the distance between the first step faces (41) on both sides. Set to (GW), the size value is 0.01~0.1 times the nominal section width value; the vertical depth from the tire tread (10) to the groove bottom (21) is set to (GD), and the size value is 0.03~ 0.06 times the nominal section width value.

The above-mentioned "nominal section width" is defined according to the national standard CNS tire regulations, and refers to the section width of the tread portion, so the distance between each of the first step faces (41) on both sides (GW) The value is larger because the tread width is larger, and the larger the cross-sectional vertical height (GD), the larger the cross-sectional vertical height (GD) of the tire tread (10) to the groove bottom (21) The vertical depth (B) value of the lower section (311) (321) will also be larger depending on the scale.

The trench wall of the present invention has a multi-section design, and each of the second step surfaces (42) is adjacent to each of the first and second trench walls (31) (32) at a predetermined angle. The second side surface (42) is a plane which is triangular in the first figure and slightly inclined toward the bottom of the groove (21), and the two sides are respectively formed on the side wall. Adjacent to each of the first and second groove walls (31) (32); in other words, the groove wall tooth set (30) of the present invention has each of the second step faces (42), a three-section surface such as a groove wall (31) and a second groove wall (32), and the groove wall tooth group (30) is formed on the side wall (22) continuously extending in the direction of the groove bottom (21). .

In the present invention, the ridge line (35) is obtusely angled with the groove bottom (21), and the concave ridge line (36) is inclined at an obtuse angle with the groove bottom (21), and the side walls are respectively inclined at both sides (22). Wherein the groove flanges (33) and the groove recesses (34) do not correspond to each other, further illustrating that the grooves are formed on a side wall (22) in terms of a section cut in a parallel direction of the tire axis. The edge (33) and the groove recess (34) respectively correspond to the cut surfaces of the first and second groove walls (31) (32) on the other side wall (22); in other words, the left side wall (22) The groove flange (33) does not correspond to the groove concave edge (34) or the groove flange (33) of the side wall (22) on the right side, and the groove concave edge (34) of the left side wall (22) does not correspond to the right side. a groove flange (33) or a groove recess (34) of the side wall (22).

Each of the first and second groove walls (31) (32) of the present invention is designed by two cutting surfaces adjacent to each other by a predetermined inclination, and the folded corner portions generated by the two side walls (22) do not correspond to each other, that is, two The placement portions of the groove flanges (33) and the groove recesses (34) on the side do not correspond to each other, so as to reduce the space in the groove by the distance between the two sidewalls of the tread. The limitation of the edge (33) or the concave edge of the groove (34) solves the problem that the apex angle of the conventional structure limits the space inside the groove; this technology can make the groove space larger, easy to drain and exclude small sandstone, and at the same time reduce the clamp Stone conditions to reduce tire wear and increase service life.

The present invention has a triangular plane and is outwardly inclined toward the tire tread (10) to each of the second step faces (42), with its two sides respectively associated with the first and second groove walls (31) (32 Adjacent; this technology is based on the same restrictions as the conventional tread two sidewalls, with multiple cut surfaces and expanded design, so that it is not easy to get stuck in small sand or water in the space, and thus better Improves drainage and reduces tire wear.

The groove recess (34) of the present invention is designed to be outwardly inclined toward the tire tread (10), and the concave ridge line (36) and the groove bottom (21) are expanded and inclined. Under the constraint of the distance between the two sidewalls of the same tread, the groove space is further increased, the drainage performance is enhanced, and the elimination of small sandstone is more favorable. On the other hand, if this space is increased, the air column situation in the space can be reduced, thereby reducing the resonance and making the noise amount lower.

Please refer to FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 , which are another embodiment of the present invention, which is applied to a “fold-type” tire tread type embodiment, wherein the ridge line (35) is connected to the groove bottom ( 21) The two are in a preset obtuse state; the upper end (361) of the concave corner is further recessed with a small recess (37) of a predetermined depth; each of the first and second groove walls (31) (32) is tied to The portion connecting the bottom of the groove (21) is a lower cut surface (311) (321); each of the first and second groove walls (31) (32) is disposed adjacent to the tire tread (10). The upper cutting surface (312) (322); the upper and lower cutting surfaces (312) (311) on the first groove wall (31) are in a non-same plane state, and the second groove wall (32) Each of the upper and lower sections (322) (321) is in a non-same plane state; each of the upper section (321) (322) and the lower section (311) (312) form a pair of adjacent portions. The corner line (313) (323) has one end at the upper end (351) of the lobe and the other end at the lower end (362) of the recess.

Referring to the sixth figure, the widest part of the entire tread recess of the present invention, in this embodiment, means that both sides of the upper cut surface (312) (322) are the widest distance on both sides. The distance between each of the upper cut surfaces (312) (322) is set to (GW), and the size value ranges from 0.01 to 0.1 times the nominal section width value; the vertical from the tire tread (10) to the bottom of the groove (21) The depth is set to (GD), and the dimension value ranges from 2 mm to 30 mm; the vertical depth of the lower section (311) (321) is set to (H), and the size value ranges from 0 to 0.8 times of the vertical depth (GD); Each of the groove bottom and the side wall (22) is connected with a rounded corner (R) having a size ranging from 0.5 mm to 25 mm; and the lower sectional surface (311) (321) has a bevel angle (A2) (A4) having a numerical range of 1-30°; the slope angle (A1) (A3) of the upper section (312) (322) ranges from 1 to 30 degrees.

The term "nominal section width" as used herein refers to the section width of the tread portion, so the distance (GW) of each of the upper sections (312) (322) is larger due to the tread width, depending on the scale. On the other hand, when the cross-sectional vertical height (GD) of the tire tread (10) to the groove bottom (21) is larger, the vertical depth (H) of the lower cutting surface (311) (321) is also The value will be larger depending on the scale.

This embodiment is mainly applied to a twill-type tread design in which each of the first and second wall faces (31) (32) is formed in a diagonal state with each of the two triangular shapes (312). (322), the lower section (311) (321), with each of the lobe ridgeline (35) and the concave ridgeline (36), and the groove bottom (21) is inclined outwardly toward the tire tread (10) The state is based on the same distance as the conventional two sidewalls (22) of the tread, so that each of the side walls (22) has a large expansion and a large space, and is less likely to catch small sandstone or stagnant water. . The technique utilized in this embodiment, and its intended effect, are identical to the previous embodiments.

In summary, the "tire tread structure of multiple asymmetric groove walls" disclosed in the present invention provides a structure for changing the cross section of a conventional tire in a groove wall and a groove, and utilizes multiple asymmetric angles and multiple cut surfaces to break through the past. Conventional techniques such as symmetrical angle or parallel increase the angle change of the main furrow wall to improve the effect of automatic stone discharge during tire travel, improve drainage, noise, and wear, and solve the problem that the conventional tire is easy to clip stones in the main groove. The highly practical tire tread inner wall structure makes the whole industry practical and cost-effective, and its structure has not been seen in books or public use. It is in line with the requirements of invention patent applications. Patent, to the pray.

It is to be understood that the above is a specific embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles applied thereto, and the functional effects produced by the concept of the present invention are still beyond the spirit of the specification and drawings. In the meantime, it should be combined with Chen Ming within the scope of the present invention.

[this invention]

(10). . . Tire tread

(20). . . Tread group

(twenty one). . . Ditch bottom

(twenty two). . . Side wall

(30). . . Ditch wall tooth set

(31). . . First groove wall

(311). . . Lower section

(312). . . Upper section

(313). . . Diagonal ridge

(32). . . Second groove wall

(321). . . Lower section

(322). . . Upper section

(323). . . Diagonal ridge

(33). . . Groove flange

(34). . . Ditch

(35). . . Lobe ridge

(351). . . Upper end of the lob

(352). . . Lower end of the lob

(36). . . Concave ridgeline

(361). . . Upper end of concave corner

(362). . . Lower end of the concave corner

(37). . . Small groove

(40). . . Tire step

(41). . . First step

(42). . . Second order surface

The first figure is a partial perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The second figure is a schematic view of a tire tread according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The third figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The fourth figure is a partial perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic view of a tire tread according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

The seventh figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of a conventional structure.

The eighth figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of the conventional structure.

The ninth figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of the conventional structure.

The tenth figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of a conventional structure.

(10). . . Tire tread

(twenty one). . . Ditch bottom

(30). . . Ditch wall tooth set

(31). . . First groove wall

(32). . . Second groove wall

(33). . . Groove flange

(34). . . Ditch

(35). . . Lobe ridge

(351). . . Upper end of the lob

(352). . . Lower end of the lob

(36). . . Concave ridgeline

(361). . . Upper end of concave corner

(362). . . Lower end of the concave corner

(40). . . Tire step

(41). . . First step

(42). . . Second order surface

Claims (11)

The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall is continuously recessed on the tire tread by at least one tread ring group, and the tread formation is extended by a groove bottom and two sides thereof respectively toward the tread direction. The second side wall of the second side is composed of a plurality of groove wall tooth groups arranged in a predetermined number on each of the side walls, and each of the groove wall tooth groups on the side walls of the two sides is asymmetric with each other; the groove wall The tooth set includes: a first groove wall, a cut surface extending from the bottom of the groove toward a tire tread surface and having a preset inclination; a second groove wall extending from the bottom of the groove toward the tire tread a cutting surface which is preset in height and has a preset inclination, and a side of the cutting surface and the first groove wall abut each other at a predetermined angle to form a convex groove flange, and each groove wall tooth group is adjacent to each other The portion is formed with a concave groove-shaped concave edge, and each of the groove flange and the groove concave edge are asymmetrically arranged at corresponding positions on the side walls of the two sides. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the groove flange forms a ridge line at an adjacent portion of each of the first and second groove walls. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein the ridge ridge line and the groove bottom are in an obtuse angle state. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to claim 1, wherein the groove concave edge forms a concave ridge line at each adjacent portion of the groove wall tooth group, and is formed with the groove bottom Preset obtuse angle state. According to the tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to claim 1, wherein each of the first and second groove walls is disposed at a portion connecting the bottom of the groove to be a lower cut surface; The second trench wall is disposed as an upper cut surface near the tire tread; and each of the upper and lower cut surfaces is in a non-same plane state. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to the fifth aspect of the invention, wherein the groove flange forms a ridge line on the adjacent portions of the first and second groove walls, and the two ends thereof The upper end of the lobes and the lower end of the lobes are respectively formed; the concave edge of the groove forms a concave ridge line at two adjacent portions of the groove group of the groove wall, and the two ends thereof are respectively formed as a concave upper end and a concave corner lower end; The adjacent portions of the upper and lower cut surfaces form a pair of angular ridge lines, one end of which is located at the upper end of the lobe, and the other end is located at the lower end of the concave corner. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to claim 6, wherein the upper end portion of the concave corner is further recessed with one of the predetermined depths. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to the fifth aspect of the patent application, wherein the tread group is adjacent to the tread portion of the tire, and the tread portion of the preset depth is concave, and the tread groove is a straight groove. a state; each of the groove wall tooth sets is disposed between each of the tread steps and the groove bottom. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to claim 8 of the patent application, wherein the tread step has a depth dimension value of 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm. The tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to claim 5, wherein the angle of inclination of each of the upper and lower sections and the vertical longitudinal axis ranges from 1° to 30°. According to the tire tread structure of the multiple asymmetric groove wall according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the distance between the side walls is 0.01 to 0.1 times the nominal section width of the tire; the height dimension of each side wall to the bottom of the groove The value is 2mm-30mm.