WO2001000427A2 - Tread for a light truck or automobile tire - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C11/13—Tread patterns characterised by the groove cross-section, e.g. for buttressing or preventing stone-trapping
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
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- B60C11/12—Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
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- B60C2011/0337—Tread patterns characterised by particular design features of the pattern
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- B60C2011/0383—Blind or isolated grooves at the centre of the tread
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
- B60C11/03—Tread patterns
- B60C2011/0337—Tread patterns characterised by particular design features of the pattern
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- B60C2011/0388—Continuous ribs provided at the equatorial plane
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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Definitions
- This invention relates to a tread for a pneumatic light truck or automobile tire. More particularly, the tread is designed for heavily loaded on road applications.
- tires have been able to meet one or two of the above-referenced design requirements but usually at the sacrifice of the other design features.
- Snow tires for cargo van tires would achieve good traction usually by opening the tread pattern and providing large block type tread elements. These tires generally were very noisy and had poor treadwear when driven at highway speeds on paved roads.
- a latter developed asymmetric nondirectional tire was developed for the light truck and sport utility vehicles called the Wrangler GSA.
- This tire employed a unique triple traction feature that provides excellent uniform wear across the tread pattern regardless of the wheel position.
- the tire has good noise and more than adequate traction in a variety of conditions such as snow, off road, and on road wet or dry.
- the tread pattern disclosed in U.S. Patent 5,415,215 was one of the first truly multipurpose tires for these types of vehicles.
- the Wrangler GSA tire has been commercially very successful. From that tire, a superior wet traction tire was developed employing two wide aquachannels in combination with the triple traction feature.
- the tire has been entitled the Wrangler Aquatred and it is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/228,056.
- the commonly accepted tread for such a vehicle has generally been a ribbed-type tread.
- the ribs are generally circumferentially continuous bands of rubber.
- the use of lateral grooves is limited primarily because lateral grooves accelerate the rate of treadwear. This is due to the fact that voids such as grooves generally provide traction, but naturally a loss of treadwear results because the net-road contacting area is reduced by the use of grooves.
- a second contributing factor to the loss of treadwear is the lateral grooves create an entry and exit point into and out of the tires contact patch that can initiate heel/toe wear.
- the dilemma is to devise a way to increase the traction performance of these treads without sacrificing treadwear or noise performance of rib-type treads. While the rib-type tread wears generally well, it has occurrences of irregular wear along the edges of the circumferentially continuous grooves. This irregular wear is most problematic when the ribs exhibit variable stiffness.
- a tread (12) for a tire (10) has two or more circumferentially continuous grooves (20,22,24) and a continuous rib (30,32) between each pair of circumferentially continuous grooves (20,22) or (22,24).
- the tread (12) has a plurality of circumferentially spaced hook-shaped semi-blind grooves
- each of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) in each row (1,2) is inclined obliquely as measured from a centerline (45) bisecting the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) relative to the circumferentially continuous groove.
- the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves 40 of the second row (2) are similarly oriented, but oppositely inclined relative to the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) of row (1) within a respective rib (30,32).
- the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves of the second row are similarly inclined, but oppositely oriented to the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) of row 1 within a respective rib (30,32).
- the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) has an open portion
- a sipe incision 50 extends the end (47) from and is oriented in the same direction as the blind portion (42).
- the circumferentially spaced hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (42) and the sipe incisions (50) extending therefrom are spaced uniformly from each other within each row, and are uniformly spaced from the laterally adjacent hook-shaped semi-blind grooves wherein the tread stiffness of each rib (30,32) adjacent each circumferentially continuous groove (20,22,24) is reduced by the grooving generally uniformly and across the rib laterally, the bending stiffness of the rib is decreased by the orientation of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) enabling the ribs (30,32) to compliantly bend into and out of the tires contact patch as the tire rotates.
- the most preferred embodiment tire tread 12 has three circumferentially continuous grooves (20,22,24), and two continuous ribs (30,32). Each rib (30,32) is adjacent to and between a pair of circumferentially continuous grooves (20,22) or (22,24).
- the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) of one rib (30,32) are similarly oriented, but oppositely inclined within each respective rib (30,32), but are oppositely oriented relative to the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) of the opposite rib.
- the tread (12) has a pair of lateral tread edges (14,16) defining the tread width (TW) and the distance halfway between the lateral tread edges (14,16) defines the equatorial plane (EP) of the tread (12) and the common circumferentially continuous groove (22) is centered at the equatorial plane (EP) of the tread (12).
- each hook-shaped semi-blind groove (40) has its centerline oriented at an angle ⁇ in the range of 30° to 60°, preferably about 45° relative to the equatorial plane (EP) of the tread.
- the tread (12) has a pair of shoulder ribs (34,36).
- a first shoulder rib (34) is adjacent to and Ues between the first lateral edge (14) and a circumferentially continuous groove (20).
- a second shoulder rib (36) is adjacent to the second lateral edge (16) and lies between the circumferentially continuous groove (24) and the second lateral edge (16).
- Each shoulder rib has a pluraUty of circumferentially spaced curved grooves intersecting an adjacent circumferentially continuous groove (20,24) at locations in substantially linear atignment with the location of intersection of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) and the respective circumferentially continuous grooves (20,24).
- each curved groove (46) changes orientation by about 90° as the groove extends outwardly toward a lateral tread edge (14,16).
- Each curved groove has a fuU depth (D) at the lateral extremes and a reduced depth (d) therebetween the lateral extremes, (d) being about 50% of (D) or less.
- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the tread according to a first embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 2 is a plan view of the tread of Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the tread of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the tire of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the curved groove (46) of Fig. 4.
- Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the tread according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 7 is a plan view of the tread of Fig. 6.
- Fig. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the tread of Fig. 7.
- Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the tread of Fig. 7. Definitions For ease of understanding this disclosure the foUowing items are disclosed:
- Aspect ratio of the tire means the ratio of its section height (SH) to its section width (SW) multipUed by 100% for expression as a percentage.
- Asymmetric tread means a tread that has a tread pattern not symmetrical about the centerplane or equatorial plane EP of the tire.
- “Circumferential” means lines or directions extending along the perimeter of the surface of the annular tread perpendicular to the axial direction.
- Equatorial plane (EP)' means the plane perpendicular to the tire's axis of rotation and passing through the center of its tread.
- Footprint means the contact patch or area of contact of the tire tread with a flat surface at zero speed and under normal load and pressure.
- “Groove” means an elongated void area in a tread that may extend circumferentially or laterally about the tread in a straight, curved, or zigzag manner. CircumferentiaUy and laterally extending grooves sometimes have common portions.
- the "groove width" is equal to tread surface are occupied by a groove or groove portion, the width of which is in question, divided by the length of such groove or groove portion; thus, the groove width is its average width over its length.
- Grooves may be of varying depths in a tire. The depth of a groove may vary around the circumference of the tread, or the depth of one groove may be constant but vary from the depth of another groove in the tire.
- narrow or wide grooves are of substantiaUy reduced depth as compared to wide circumferential grooves, which they interconnect, they are regarded as forming "tie bars" tending to maintain a rib-like character in the tread region involved.
- a groove is intended to have a width large enough to remain open in the tires contact pitch or footprint.
- Inboard side means the side of the tire nearest the vehicle when the tire is mounted on a wheel and the wheel is mounted on the vehicle.
- “Lateral” means an axial direction.
- Net contact area means the total area of ground contacting elements between defined boundary edges divided by the gross area between the boundary edges as measured around the entire circumference of the tread.
- Net-to-gross ratio means the total area of ground contacting tread elements between the lateral edges around the entire circumference of the tread divided by the gross area of the entire tread between the lateral edges.
- Non-directional tread means a tread that has no preferred direction of forward travel and is not required to be positioned on a vehicle in a specific wheel position or positions to ensure that the tread pattern is ahgned with the preferred direction of travel. Conversely, a directional tread pattern has a preferred direction of travel requiring specific wheel positioning. "Axial" and
- axiaUy means lines or directions that are paraUel to the axis of rotation of the tire.
- Outboard side means the side of the tire farthest away from the vehicle when the tire is mounted on a wheel and the wheel is mounted on the vehicle.
- Ring and radiaUy means direction radiaUy toward or away from the axis of rotation of the tire.
- Ring means a CircumferentiaUy extending strip of rubber on the tread which is defined by at least one circumferential groove and either a second such groove or a lateral edge, the strip being laterally undivided by fuU-depth grooves.
- “Sipe” or “incision” means smaU slots molded into the tread elements of the tire that subdivide the tread surface and improve traction, sipe are designed to close when in the tires contact patch or footprint as distinguished from grooves.
- Thread element or “traction element” means a rib or a block element. Detailed Description of the Invention
- a tire (10) having a treat (12) according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown.
- the tread (12) when configured annularly has an axis of rotation R, first and second lateral edges (14,16).
- the tread (12) when used with a tire (10) employs a tire (10) preferably having a carcass (70) with one or more pUes (72) reinforced by radiaUy extending synthetic or metal cords and a pair of substantiaUy inextensible bead cores (74), an apex (76) radially above the bead cores 74 and a belt reinforcing structure (77) radiaUy outward of the pUes (72).
- the tire (10) as shown has an air impervious halobutyl liner (79) and a rubber chafer (78) common in tubeless type tires.
- the tread (12) has two CircumferentiaUy continuous grooves (20,24). Interposed between the two CircumferentiaUy continuous grooves is a rib (30) that extends continuously around the circumference of the tread (12).
- the rib (30) has a pluraUty of CircumferentiaUy spaced hook- shaped semi-blind grooves (40) arranged in a first row (1) and a second row (2).
- the hook- shaped semi-blind grooves (10) of the first row (1) originate at the CircumferentiaUy continuous groove (20) and the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) of the second row (2) originates from the CircumferentiaUy continuous groove (24).
- Each hook-shaped semi-bUnd grooves (40) extends obUquely into the rib, having a first open portion (41) intersecting the circumferential grooves (20 or 24) and a blind portion (42) extending from the open portion (41).
- a centerline (45) bisecting the two portions (41,42) as used herein defines the inclination of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40).
- the centerline (45) of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) is inclined at an angle ⁇ in the range of 30° to 60° relative to the equatorial plane (EP) of the tread (12).
- the equatorial plane (EP) of the tread (12) Ues midway between a pair of lateral tread edges and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tire (10).
- the blind portion (42) extends to an end (47) at which point a sipe incision (50) extends.
- the sipe incision (50) has virtuaUy no width and accordingly is closed in the treads contact patch.
- the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) preferably have a width in the range of 2 mm to about 9 mm.
- the width of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves diminishes continuously from the groove portion adjacent the circumferentially extending grooves (20,22,24) toward the interior of the rib and preferably varies from 5 to 7.5 mm at the intersection of the circumferentially continuous groove and the width at the end portion of the semi-blind grooves varies from 2 to 2.5 mm.
- the orientation of the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) accept fluids directing them lateraUy inwardly and expelling the fluid as the tire rotates in the generaUy CircumferentiaUy extending dissection.
- the noise generated by the tread at the rib (30) at least partiaUy directs itself lateraUy inwardly and is expeUed as the tire rotates CircumferentiaUy from the blind portion (42). This assists in reducing the tread noise appreciably.
- the use of CircumferentiaUy extending grooves (20,22,24) provide openings for the tire generated noise to be further dampened.
- the shoulders of the tread (12) adjacent each lateral tread edge (14,16) has a rib (34,36).
- the ribs (34,36) each have a pluraUty of CircumferentiaUy spaced curved grooves (46).
- Each curved groove (46) originates at a CircumferentiaUy continuous groove (20,24) and at its origin the curved groove (46) is substantiaUy linearly aligned with a hook-shaped semi-blind grooves
- the curved groove (46) bends about 90° relative to its origin and then opens lateraUy over the tread shoulders. In each bend of the curved groove (46) is a tie bar (48).
- the curved groove (46) has a fuU groove depth (D) at the lateral extremes and a reduced depth (d) therebetween the lateral extremes, (d) being about 50% of D or less.
- This shoulder rib grooving provides additional traction grooving for the tread (12).
- the shoulder rib grooving has exceUent noise dampening properties because the groove cross-sectional area goes from large to smaU to large creating a contraction then an expansion of the acoustical sound waves. This dampening is increased by the curvature of the grooves (46), which at the lateral extreme takes on abrupt 90° turn as the air exhaust over the shoulder.
- the second embodiment tire (10) has the tread (12) having three CircumferentiaUy continuous grooves (20,22,24) and two ribs (30,32) located between the grooves (20,22,24).
- the groove (22) is a common groove to both adjacent ribs (30,32).
- the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) in the rib (30) are arranged in a first row (1) and a second row (2) wherein the grooves (40) in the first row (1) are similarly oriented but oppositely inclined with respect to the other row (2) of grooves (40).
- the hook- shaped semi-blind grooves (40) of the second rib (32) are also arranged in two rows (3,4), the row (3) being similarly oriented, but oppositely inclined relation to the grooves (40) of row (4) with both rows (3 and 4) of grooves (40) being opposite oriented relative to both rows (1 and 2) of grooves (40).
- the tread (12) of Figs 6 through 9 is most preferred because the four rows (1,2,3,4) of hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) creates a large increase in traction capabihty that enhances the heavy loaded cargo van handling characteristics and increases the snow traction capabihty of the tire due in part to the numerous use of sipe incisions (50) extending from each hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40).
- each shoulder rib (34,36) a series of three sipes (60) are located between each curved groove (46) at the edge of the CircumferentiaUy continuous groove (20,24).
- the sipes (60) help in reducing river wear along the edge of the shoulder rib (34,36).
- a technicaUy significant feature of both embodiments is that the ribs (30,32) have the hook-shaped semi-blind grooves (40) spaced such that the edges or the ribs adjacent the grooves (20,22,24) have a uniform lateral bending stiffness and circumferential stiffness. Furthermore, the obUque inclination of the grooves means that in the central portion of each rib (30,32) the bending stiffness is also reduced. This enables the tread to easUy enter and leave the contact patch or footprint without creating undue stresses on the tread or the underlying belt reinforcing structure (77) of the tire carcass (70).
- the tread (12) in both embodiments yields an extremely durable design having improved on-road traction under heavy load and snow conditions whUe also mamtaining low noise levels.
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