WO2016156745A1 - Tyre including a tread - Google Patents

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WO2016156745A1
WO2016156745A1 PCT/FR2016/050730 FR2016050730W WO2016156745A1 WO 2016156745 A1 WO2016156745 A1 WO 2016156745A1 FR 2016050730 W FR2016050730 W FR 2016050730W WO 2016156745 A1 WO2016156745 A1 WO 2016156745A1
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Marie-Hélène VANTAL
Quentin BONNETON
Serge TIBERIO
Michel Montarras
Kazutaka YOKOKAWA
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Michelin Recherche Et Technique S.A.
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60CVEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
    • B60C11/00Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
    • B60C11/03Tread patterns
    • B60C11/12Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes
    • B60C11/1204Tread patterns characterised by the use of narrow slits or incisions, e.g. sipes with special shape of the sipe
    • B60C11/1218Three-dimensional shape with regard to depth and extending direction

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  • the present invention relates to a tire comprising a tread for a pneumatic tire of the snow tire type. More particularly, the invention relates to a tire comprising a plurality of complex incisions.
  • a tire for winter driving comprises in a manner known per se a tread provided with a plurality of incisions.
  • This addition of incisions in the tread of a tire has, in particular, been disclosed in the document FR759592 and its addition FR43383.
  • the incisions delimit on the tread rubber blades having ridges able to scratch the snow during a taxi on a snow-covered road, which improves the grip on this road.
  • the action of the ridges on the road is all the more important when the tread is in new condition. Indeed, in this state, the rubber blades have a large slenderness, that is to say a great height for a small width relative to this height. Thus, when the blades penetrate the footprint of the contact with the roadway, they fall over. The pressures exerted by the edges of the blades on the road are then increased. Such a phenomenon is particularly illustrated in FIG. 3 of document FR2418719.
  • Thread of a tire means a quantity of rubber material delimited by lateral surfaces and by two main surfaces, one of which is intended to come into contact with a roadway when the tire is rolling.
  • cision means a cut-out generating opposite material walls. The distance between the material walls of the incision is appropriate to allow the at least partial contact of these walls during the passage in the footprint of contact with the ground.
  • complex incision is meant a cut-out comprising at a certain depth an enlargement intended to form a groove.
  • block is meant a raised element delimited by grooves and comprising side walls and a contact surface, the latter being intended to come into contact with a ground while driving.
  • the invention relates to a tire having a tread.
  • the tread comprises a plurality of blocks separated by grooves, each block having a contact surface intended to come into contact with a ground and at least one complex incision of depth P and length L, each complex incision being delimited by two rubber walls opposite.
  • each wall delimiting this complex incision comprises an alternation of bumps and depressions in the length L of this complex incision.
  • the alternation of bumps and depressions extends from the contact surface of the block to a depth Pa less than the depth P of the complex incision.
  • the alternations of bumps and depressions of the two walls defining the complex incision are complementary so that the space between these walls is generally constant in this zone of alternation.
  • the complex incision widens from the depth Pa to form a depression. This depression extends into the length L of the complex incision so that the complex incision has a width W in this area of depression.
  • the enlargements in the complex incisions make it possible to generate grooves on the surface of the tread when this tread reaches a certain level of wear. These grooves are reservoirs able to evacuate water on a wet pavement or to store snow on a snow-covered road. This makes it possible to guarantee the adhesion of the tire on a wet pavement or a snow-covered road, even in a state of advanced wear of the tread.
  • the presence of an enlargement in the complex incision makes the gum block less rigid in the area of rubber present around this complex incision, especially when the tire is in new condition. This block is then more sensitive to major deformations that can cause cracks in the bottom of the incision.
  • the total depth P of the complex incision is, in general, about 8mm.
  • the depth Pa represents 20 to 80% of the total depth P of the complex incision, preferably less than 50%.
  • the bumps and depressions gradually attenuate near the depth Pa.
  • the attenuation is such that the connection zone between the corrugated zone and the driving zone is rectilinear.
  • the tire comprises a plurality of studs extending from the recesses, in the alternating zone, said pads locally decreasing the distance between the two walls of the complex incision.
  • the presence of pads in the complex incision decreases the closing time of the complex incision when it enters the area of contact with the ground. In this way, optimal block stiffness is reached more quickly in the contact area.
  • the bumps and the recesses of the complex incision form a first corrugated trace of amplitude A on the contact surface of the block. This amplitude A is less than or equal to the width W of the complex incision measured in the depression zone. This optimizes the operation of the complex incision, especially in case of high shear on the block. An amplitude A greater than the width W would have the disadvantage of locally generating a non-regular form of wear.
  • the block comprises at least one simple incision adjacent to the complex incision, said single incision extending in the depth of the block beyond the depth Pa and at most up to the level where the complex incision has maximum enlargement.
  • the rate of notching of the blocks is increased in the new state, which improves the snow adhesion performance of the tire.
  • the notching is brought by the widening of the complex incision which is then at its maximum.
  • the use of simple incisions at this level of wear is no longer necessary because the evacuation of snow or water is provided by the complex incision.
  • by limiting the depth of the simple incisions in the depth of the tread it maintains a certain rigidity of the block.
  • the single incision forms a second corrugated trace on the contact surface of the block, the first corrugated trace of the complex incision and the second corrugated trace of the single incision having an identical shape.
  • first corrugated trace of the complex incision and the second corrugated trace of the single incision are in phases. [26] This facilitates the release of the tire from the mold.
  • the first corrugated trace of the complex incision and the second corrugated trace of the single incision are out of phase.
  • Each incision complex or simple is molded from a lamella housed in a mold.
  • By providing out-of-phase corrugated traces expanded spaces are created between these corrugated traces but also between the lamellae housed in the mold able to mold these corrugated traces. These enlargements allow to insert between the slats venting systems, ensuring better evacuation of air out of the mold during molding.
  • FIG. 1 represents a partial view of the tread surface of a tread of a tire according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 diagrammatically represents a complex incision of the tire of FIG. 1, according to a first sectional view, made in the length of the complex incision
  • FIG. 3 diagrammatically represents the complex incision of the tire of FIG. 1, according to a second sectional view
  • FIG. 4 represents a complex incision of the tire of FIG. 1, according to a second variant embodiment
  • FIG. 5 represents a third variant embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 6 represents a fourth variant embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 7 represents a fifth variant embodiment of the invention.
  • the tread 1 illustrated in Figure 1 comprises several blocks 3. Each block 3 is separated by grooves 5, comprises a contact surface 7 and at least one complex incision 9.
  • the complex incisions 9 comprise two walls 10 facing each other which are corrugated on the side of the surface with an alternation of recesses 13 and bumps 11.
  • the recesses 13 and the bumps 11 are preferably symmetrical with each other, that is to say say that with respect to a plane of symmetry of the complex incision 9, the recesses 13 and the bumps 11 have identical dimensions.
  • the complex incision 9 With depressions 13 and bumps 11.
  • the recesses 13 and the bumps 11 are reduced to a depth Pa to which the wall 10 becomes straight.
  • the complex incision 9 widens to define a depression or enlargement also called "drop of water".
  • it is constituted by a first inclined portion 150, a second vertical portion 151 or perpendicular to the running surface and a horizontal portion 152 or parallel to the running surface.
  • the rectilinear part of the wall 10 constitutes a connection zone between the corrugated part and the depression 15
  • the recesses 13 and the bumps 11 of the complex incision 9 define a ripple of amplitude A.
  • the sides of the recesses 13 and bumps 11 may be rounded to facilitate demolding.
  • the depression 15 has a width W at the bottom according to the horizontal portion 152 (see Figure 3). This width W is preferably greater than or equal to the amplitude A of the corrugated portion of the complex incision 9, which facilitates the demolding of the tire.
  • the recesses 13 have studs 19 embossed, here circular, but any other shape is possible (oval, rectangular, square, triangular ). These pads 19 will locally reduce the space between the two walls 10 of the complex incision 9 and thus reduce its closing time and improve its rigidity.
  • a single incision 21 is made next to the complex incision 9.
  • This simple incision 21 is rectilinear, has a depth Ps and has parallel walls with respect to each other. Its depth Ps is preferably greater than the depth Pa, but deep down stops at the beginning of the vertical portion 151 of the depression 15. The notching of the blocks 3 in the new state is thus maximum, and end of life it is the complex incision 9 which is maximum without requiring additional notching.
  • the single incision 21 is placed outside the area of the depression 15 so as not to create a rupture zone between the two incisions.
  • the single incision 21 varies in the depth of the tread.
  • a corrugated trace on the tread surface, the single incision 21 can become linear at its base.
  • the tread comprises a plurality of studs in the single incision, these pads locally decreasing the distance between the two walls of the single incision.
  • Figure 1 shows complex incisions 9 crossing through their respective block.
  • the complex incisions 9 only open onto a single block side wall. One of the ends of the complex incisions is then bridged.

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The invention relates to a tyre including a tread (1) comprising a plurality of blocks (3) separated by grooves (5), each block (3) including a contact surface (7) intended for engaging with the ground and at least one complex incision (9) with a depth P and a length L defined by two rubber walls facing one another. Every wall of at least one complex incision (9) comprises an alternation of bumps (11) and recesses (13) extending from the contact surface of the block to a depth Pa lower than the depth P. The alternations of bumps and recesses of the two walls defining the complex incision are complementary so that the space between same is constant overall in said alternation area. The complex incision widens from the depth Pa to form a recess (15) with width W extending in the length L.

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PNEUMATIQUE COMPORTANT UNE BANDE DE ROULEMENT  PNEUMATIC COMPRISING A TREAD
DOMAINE DE L'INVENTION [01] La présente invention concerne un pneumatique comportant une bande de roulement pour un pneumatique de type pneumatique neige. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un pneumatique comprenant une pluralité d'incisions complexes. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [01] The present invention relates to a tire comprising a tread for a pneumatic tire of the snow tire type. More particularly, the invention relates to a tire comprising a plurality of complex incisions.
ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUE [02] Un pneumatique pour roulages hivernaux, dit pneumatique neige, comporte de manière connue en soit une bande de roulement pourvue d'une pluralité d'incisions. Cet ajout d'incisions dans la bande de roulement d'un pneumatique a été, notamment, divulgué dans le document FR759592 et son addition FR43383. STATE OF THE ART [02] A tire for winter driving, called a snow tire, comprises in a manner known per se a tread provided with a plurality of incisions. This addition of incisions in the tread of a tire has, in particular, been disclosed in the document FR759592 and its addition FR43383.
[03] Les incisions délimitent sur la bande de roulement des lames de gomme présentant des arêtes aptes à venir gratter la neige au cours d'un roulage sur une chaussée enneigée, ce qui améliore l'adhérence sur cette chaussée. L'action des arêtes sur la chaussée est d'autant plus importante lorsque la bande de roulement est à l'état neuf. En effet, dans cet état, les lames de gomme présentent un grand élancement, c'est- à-dire une grande hauteur pour une largeur faible relativement à cette hauteur. Ainsi, lorsque les lames pénètrent dans l'empreinte de contact avec la chaussée, celles-ci basculent. Les pressions qu'exercent les arêtes des lames sur la chaussée sont alors augmentées. Un tel phénomène est notamment illustré à la figure 3 du document FR2418719. [03] The incisions delimit on the tread rubber blades having ridges able to scratch the snow during a taxi on a snow-covered road, which improves the grip on this road. The action of the ridges on the road is all the more important when the tread is in new condition. Indeed, in this state, the rubber blades have a large slenderness, that is to say a great height for a small width relative to this height. Thus, when the blades penetrate the footprint of the contact with the roadway, they fall over. The pressures exerted by the edges of the blades on the road are then increased. Such a phenomenon is particularly illustrated in FIG. 3 of document FR2418719.
[04] Avec l'usure de la bande de roulement, la hauteur des lames diminue et la déformation de ces lames, lorsqu'elles pénètrent dans l'empreinte de contact, décroît également. En conséquence, l'effet de grattage des arêtes diminue avec l'usure de la bande de roulement. [05] Il existe donc un besoin d'améliorer l'adhérence des pneumatiques neiges, notamment en fin de vie, tout en maintenant, voire améliorant, leur résistance mécanique globale. [04] With the wear of the tread, the height of the blades decreases and the deformation of these blades, when they penetrate the contact footprint, also decreases. As a result, the scraping effect of the edges decreases with the wear of the tread. [05] There is therefore a need to improve the grip of snow tires, especially at the end of life, while maintaining or even improving their overall mechanical strength.
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[06] Par « pneumatique », on entend tous les types de bandages élastiques soumis à une pression interne ou non. [06] "Pneumatic" means all types of elastic bandages subjected to internal pressure or not.
[07] Par « bande de roulement » d'un pneumatique, on entend une quantité de matériau caoutchoutique délimitée par des surfaces latérales et par deux surfaces principales dont l'une est destinée à entrer en contact avec une chaussée lorsque le pneumatique roule. [07] "Tread" of a tire means a quantity of rubber material delimited by lateral surfaces and by two main surfaces, one of which is intended to come into contact with a roadway when the tire is rolling.
[08] Par « incision », on entend une découpure générant des parois de matière opposées. La distance entre les parois de matière de l'incision est appropriée pour permettre la mise en contact au moins partielle de ces parois lors du passage dans l'empreinte de contact avec le sol. [08] "Incision" means a cut-out generating opposite material walls. The distance between the material walls of the incision is appropriate to allow the at least partial contact of these walls during the passage in the footprint of contact with the ground.
[09] Par « incision complexe », on entend une découpure comportant à une certaine profondeur un élargissement destiné à former une rainure. [09] By "complex incision" is meant a cut-out comprising at a certain depth an enlargement intended to form a groove.
[10] Par « incision simple », on entend une découpure présentant une épaisseur constante dans toute sa profondeur. [11] Par « rainure », on entend une découpure générant des parois de matière opposées. La distance entre les parois de matière de la rainure est telle que ces parois ne peuvent venir en contact l'une contre l'autre dans des conditions usuelles de roulage. [10] "Simple incision" means a cutout having a constant thickness throughout its depth. [11] "Groove" means a cutout generating opposite material walls. The distance between the material walls of the groove is such that these walls can not come into contact with one another under normal rolling conditions.
[12] Par « bloc », on entend un élément en relief délimité par des rainures et comprenant des parois latérales et une surface de contact, cette dernière étant destinée à venir en contact avec un sol pendant le roulage. RESUME DE L'INVENTION [12] By "block" is meant a raised element delimited by grooves and comprising side walls and a contact surface, the latter being intended to come into contact with a ground while driving. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[13] L'invention concerne un pneumatique comportant une bande de roulement. La bande de roulement comprend une pluralité de blocs séparés par des rainures, chaque bloc comportant une surface de contact destinée à venir en contact avec un sol et au moins une incision complexe de profondeur P et de longueur L, chaque incision complexe étant délimitée par deux parois de gomme en vis-à-vis. Pour au moins une incision complexe de longueur L, chaque paroi délimitant cette incision complexe comprend une alternance de bosses et de creux dans la longueur L de cette incision complexe. L'alternance de bosses et de creux s'étend de la surface de contact du bloc jusqu'à une profondeur Pa inférieure à la profondeur P de l'incision complexe. Les alternances de bosses et de creux des deux parois délimitant l'incision complexe sont complémentaires de sorte que l'espace entre ces parois est globalement constant dans cette zone d'alternance. L'incision complexe s'élargit dès la profondeur Pa pour former un enfoncement. Cet enfoncement s'étend dans la longueur L de l'incision complexe de sorte que l'incision complexe a une largeur W dans cette zone d'enfoncement. [13] The invention relates to a tire having a tread. The tread comprises a plurality of blocks separated by grooves, each block having a contact surface intended to come into contact with a ground and at least one complex incision of depth P and length L, each complex incision being delimited by two rubber walls opposite. For at least one complex incision of length L, each wall delimiting this complex incision comprises an alternation of bumps and depressions in the length L of this complex incision. The alternation of bumps and depressions extends from the contact surface of the block to a depth Pa less than the depth P of the complex incision. The alternations of bumps and depressions of the two walls defining the complex incision are complementary so that the space between these walls is generally constant in this zone of alternation. The complex incision widens from the depth Pa to form a depression. This depression extends into the length L of the complex incision so that the complex incision has a width W in this area of depression.
[14] Les élargissements dans les incisions complexes permettent de générer des rainures sur la surface de la bande de roulement lorsque cette bande de roulement atteint un certain niveau d'usure. Ces rainures constituent des réservoirs aptes à évacuer de l'eau sur une chaussée humide ou à stocker de la neige sur une chaussée enneigée. Ceci permet de garantir l'adhérence du pneumatique sur une chaussée humide ou une chaussée enneigée, même à un état d'usure avancé de la bande de roulement. Cependant la présence d'un élargissement dans l'incision complexe, rend le bloc de gomme moins rigide dans la zone de gomme présente autour de cette incision complexe notamment lorsque le pneu est à l'état neuf. Ce bloc est alors plus sensible à des déformations importantes pouvant générer des fissures en fond d'incision. Par l'utilisation de bosses et de creux présentes de manière complémentaires sur les parois de l'incision, plus particulièrement sur la partie supérieure de cette incision, on limite les mouvements relatifs des parois de l'incision l'une par rapport à l'autre. De cette manière, on renforce la rigidité du bloc en atténuant les phénomènes de cisaillement s'appliquant sur ce bloc, notamment en virage. En outre, le fait que l'élargissement démarre dès la profondeur Pa, c'est-à-dire dès la fin des alternances de bosses et de creux permet de maximaliser les parties utiles de l'incision, c'est-à-dire la zone d'alternances de bosses et de creux, ainsi que la zone d'élargissement. Il n'y a donc pas au niveau de l'incision, de partie intermédiaire entre la zone d'alternances et la zone d'élargissement. [15] La profondeur totale P de l'incision complexe est, en général, d'environ 8mm. La profondeur Pa représente 20 à 80% de la profondeur totale P de l'incision complexe, de préférence moins de 50%. [14] The enlargements in the complex incisions make it possible to generate grooves on the surface of the tread when this tread reaches a certain level of wear. These grooves are reservoirs able to evacuate water on a wet pavement or to store snow on a snow-covered road. This makes it possible to guarantee the adhesion of the tire on a wet pavement or a snow-covered road, even in a state of advanced wear of the tread. However, the presence of an enlargement in the complex incision makes the gum block less rigid in the area of rubber present around this complex incision, especially when the tire is in new condition. This block is then more sensitive to major deformations that can cause cracks in the bottom of the incision. By the use of humps and recesses present in a complementary manner on the walls of the incision, more particularly on the upper part of this incision, the relative movements of the walls of the incision are limited relative to one another. other. In this way, the rigidity of the block is increased by attenuating the shear phenomena that apply to this block, especially when turning. In addition, the fact that enlargement starts from the depth Pa, that is to say at the end of alternations of bumps and depressions maximizes the useful parts of the incision, that is to say the area of alternations of bumps and hollows, as well as the enlargement area. There is therefore not at the level of the incision, of intermediate part between the zone of alternations and the zone of widening. [15] The total depth P of the complex incision is, in general, about 8mm. The depth Pa represents 20 to 80% of the total depth P of the complex incision, preferably less than 50%.
[16] Dans un mode de réalisation préférentielle, les bosses et les creux s'atténuent progressivement à proximité de la profondeur Pa. L'atténuation est telle que la zone de raccordement entre la zone ondulée et la zone d'enfoncement est rectiligne. [16] In a preferred embodiment, the bumps and depressions gradually attenuate near the depth Pa. The attenuation is such that the connection zone between the corrugated zone and the driving zone is rectilinear.
[17] De cette manière, on s'assure que la transition entre la zone d'alternances de l'incision complexe et la zone d'enfoncement de cette incision complexe est progressive. Cela permet d'obtenir une forme d'usure plus régulière. [17] In this way, it is ensured that the transition between the alternating zone of the complex incision and the driving zone of this complex incision is progressive. This provides a more regular form of wear.
[18] Dans une variante de réalisation, le pneumatique comprend une pluralité de plots s'étendant à partir des creux, dans la zone d'alternance, lesdits plots diminuant localement la distance entre les deux parois de l'incision complexe. [18] In an alternative embodiment, the tire comprises a plurality of studs extending from the recesses, in the alternating zone, said pads locally decreasing the distance between the two walls of the complex incision.
[19] La présence de plots dans l'incision complexe diminue le temps de fermeture de l'incision complexe lors de son entrée dans l'aire de contact avec le sol. On atteint ainsi plus rapidement une rigidité optimale des blocs dans l'aire de contact. [20] Dans une variante de réalisation, les bosses et les creux de l'incision complexe forment une première trace ondulée d'amplitude A sur la surface de contact du bloc. Cette amplitude A est inférieure ou égale à la largeur W de l'incision complexe mesurée dans la zone d'enfoncement. On optimise ainsi le fonctionnement de l'incision complexe, notamment en cas de fort cisaillement sur le bloc. Une amplitude A supérieure à la largeur W aurait pour inconvénient de générer localement une forme d'usure non régulière. [19] The presence of pads in the complex incision decreases the closing time of the complex incision when it enters the area of contact with the ground. In this way, optimal block stiffness is reached more quickly in the contact area. In an alternative embodiment, the bumps and the recesses of the complex incision form a first corrugated trace of amplitude A on the contact surface of the block. This amplitude A is less than or equal to the width W of the complex incision measured in the depression zone. This optimizes the operation of the complex incision, especially in case of high shear on the block. An amplitude A greater than the width W would have the disadvantage of locally generating a non-regular form of wear.
[21] Dans une variante de réalisation, le bloc comprend au moins une incision simple adjacente à l'incision complexe, ladite incision simple s'étendant dans la profondeur du bloc au-delà de la profondeur Pa et au plus jusqu'au niveau où l'incision complexe a un élargissement maximale. [22] De cette manière, on augmente le taux d'entaillement des blocs à l'état neuf ce qui améliore les performances d'adhérence neige du pneumatique. En fin de vie, l'entaillement est apporté par l'élargissement de l'incision complexe qui est alors à son maximum. L'utilisation d'incisions simples à ce niveau d'usure n'est alors plus nécessaire car l'évacuation de la neige ou de l'eau est apportée par l'incision complexe. En outre, en limitant la profondeur des incisions simples dans la profondeur de la bande de roulement, on maintient une certaine rigidité du bloc. [21] In an alternative embodiment, the block comprises at least one simple incision adjacent to the complex incision, said single incision extending in the depth of the block beyond the depth Pa and at most up to the level where the complex incision has maximum enlargement. In this way, the rate of notching of the blocks is increased in the new state, which improves the snow adhesion performance of the tire. At the end of life, the notching is brought by the widening of the complex incision which is then at its maximum. The use of simple incisions at this level of wear is no longer necessary because the evacuation of snow or water is provided by the complex incision. In addition, by limiting the depth of the simple incisions in the depth of the tread, it maintains a certain rigidity of the block.
[23] Dans une variante de réalisation, l'incision simple forme une seconde trace ondulée sur la surface de contact du bloc, la première trace ondulée de l'incision complexe et la seconde trace ondulée de l'incision simple ayant une forme identique. [23] In an alternative embodiment, the single incision forms a second corrugated trace on the contact surface of the block, the first corrugated trace of the complex incision and the second corrugated trace of the single incision having an identical shape.
[24] De cette manière, on assure une continuité esthétique des traces ondulées sur la surface de la bande de roulement. [24] In this way, an aesthetic continuity of the corrugated traces on the surface of the tread is ensured.
[25] Dans une variante de réalisation, la première trace ondulée de l'incision complexe et la seconde trace ondulée de l'incision simple sont en phases. [26] Cela facilite le démoulage du pneumatique hors du moule. [25] In an alternative embodiment, the first corrugated trace of the complex incision and the second corrugated trace of the single incision are in phases. [26] This facilitates the release of the tire from the mold.
[27] Dans une variante de réalisation, la première trace ondulée de l'incision complexe et la seconde trace ondulée de l'incision simple sont déphasées. [27] In an alternative embodiment, the first corrugated trace of the complex incision and the second corrugated trace of the single incision are out of phase.
[28] Chaque incision complexe ou simple, est moulée à partir d'une lamelle logée dans un moule. En prévoyant des traces ondulées déphasées, on crée des espaces élargis entre ces traces ondulées mais également entre les lamelles logées dans le moule aptes à mouler ces traces ondulées. Ces élargissements permettent d'insérer entre les lamelles des systèmes d'éventation, assurant une meilleure évacuation de l'air hors du moule lors du moulage. [28] Each incision complex or simple, is molded from a lamella housed in a mold. By providing out-of-phase corrugated traces, expanded spaces are created between these corrugated traces but also between the lamellae housed in the mold able to mold these corrugated traces. These enlargements allow to insert between the slats venting systems, ensuring better evacuation of air out of the mold during molding.
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[29] D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description suivante, donnée à titre d'exemple, sans caractère limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels : la figure 1 représente une vue partielle de la surface de roulement d'une bande de roulement d'un pneumatique selon l'invention ; la figure 2 représente schématiquement une incision complexe du pneumatique de la figure 1, selon une première vue en coupe, réalisée dans la longueur de l'incision complexe ; la figure 3 représente schématiquement l'incision complexe du pneumatique de la figure 1, selon une seconde vue en coupe ; la figure 4 représente une incision complexe du pneumatique de la figure 1, selon une seconde variante de réalisation ; - la figure 5 représente une troisième variante de réalisation de l'invention ; la figure 6 représente une quatrième variante de réalisation de l'invention ; la figure 7 représente une cinquième variante de réalisation de l'invention. [29] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, given by way of example, without limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 represents a partial view of the tread surface of a tread of a tire according to the invention; FIG. 2 diagrammatically represents a complex incision of the tire of FIG. 1, according to a first sectional view, made in the length of the complex incision; FIG. 3 diagrammatically represents the complex incision of the tire of FIG. 1, according to a second sectional view; FIG. 4 represents a complex incision of the tire of FIG. 1, according to a second variant embodiment; FIG. 5 represents a third variant embodiment of the invention; FIG. 6 represents a fourth variant embodiment of the invention; FIG. 7 represents a fifth variant embodiment of the invention.
[30] Dans la description qui va suivre, des éléments sensiblement identiques ou similaires seront désignés par des références identiques. [31] La bande de roulement 1 illustrée à la figure 1, comprend plusieurs blocs 3. Chaque bloc 3 est séparé par des rainures 5, comprend une surface de contact 7 et au moins une incision complexe 9. Les incisions complexes 9 comprennent deux parois 10 en vis-à-vis qui sont ondulées du coté de la surface avec une alternance de creux 13 et de bosses 11. Les creux 13 et les bosses 11 sont de préférence symétriques les unes par rapport aux autres, c'est-à-dire que par rapport à un plan de symétrie de l'incision complexe 9, les creux 13 et les bosses 11 ont des dimensions identiques. [30] In the following description, substantially identical or similar elements will be designated by identical references. [31] The tread 1 illustrated in Figure 1, comprises several blocks 3. Each block 3 is separated by grooves 5, comprises a contact surface 7 and at least one complex incision 9. The complex incisions 9 comprise two walls 10 facing each other which are corrugated on the side of the surface with an alternation of recesses 13 and bumps 11. The recesses 13 and the bumps 11 are preferably symmetrical with each other, that is to say say that with respect to a plane of symmetry of the complex incision 9, the recesses 13 and the bumps 11 have identical dimensions.
[32] On voit à la figure 2, une des parois 10 de l'incision complexe 9 avec des creux 13 et des bosses 11. Les creux 13 et les bosses 11 s'amenuisent jusqu'à une profondeur Pa à laquelle la paroi 10 devient rectiligne. En dessous de la profondeur Pa, l'incision complexe 9 s'élargit pour définir un enfoncement 15 ou un élargissement aussi appelé "goutte d'eau". Ici, il est constitué par une première partie inclinée 150, un deuxième partie verticale 151 ou perpendiculaire à la surface de roulement et une partie horizontale 152 ou parallèle à la surface de roulement. La partie rectiligne de la paroi 10 constitue une zone de raccordement entre la partie ondulée et l'enfoncement 15 [33] Les creux 13 et les bosses 1 1 de l'incision complexe 9 définissent une ondulation d'amplitude A. Les cotés des creux 13 et des bosses 1 1 peuvent être arrondis de façon à faciliter le démoulage. [32] We see in Figure 2, one of the walls 10 of the complex incision 9 with depressions 13 and bumps 11. The recesses 13 and the bumps 11 are reduced to a depth Pa to which the wall 10 becomes straight. Below the depth Pa, the complex incision 9 widens to define a depression or enlargement also called "drop of water". Here, it is constituted by a first inclined portion 150, a second vertical portion 151 or perpendicular to the running surface and a horizontal portion 152 or parallel to the running surface. The rectilinear part of the wall 10 constitutes a connection zone between the corrugated part and the depression 15 [33] The recesses 13 and the bumps 11 of the complex incision 9 define a ripple of amplitude A. The sides of the recesses 13 and bumps 11 may be rounded to facilitate demolding.
[34] L'enfoncement 15 présente une largeur W au fond selon la partie horizontale 152 (cf. figure 3). Cette largeur W est de préférence supérieure ou égale à l'amplitude A de la partie ondulée de l'incision complexe 9, ce qui facilite le démoulage du pneu. [34] The depression 15 has a width W at the bottom according to the horizontal portion 152 (see Figure 3). This width W is preferably greater than or equal to the amplitude A of the corrugated portion of the complex incision 9, which facilitates the demolding of the tire.
[35] Dans la variante illustrée à la figure 4, les creux 13 présentent des plots 19 en relief, ici de forme circulaire, mais toute autre forme est possible (ovale, rectangulaire, carrée, triangulaire...). Ces plots 19 vont réduire localement l'espace entre les deux parois 10 de l'incision complexe 9 et donc réduire son temps de fermeture et améliorer sa rigidité. [35] In the variant shown in Figure 4, the recesses 13 have studs 19 embossed, here circular, but any other shape is possible (oval, rectangular, square, triangular ...). These pads 19 will locally reduce the space between the two walls 10 of the complex incision 9 and thus reduce its closing time and improve its rigidity.
[36] A la figure 5, une incision simple 21 est pratiquée à coté de l'incision complexe 9. Cette incision simple 21 est rectiligne, a une profondeur Ps et présente des parois parallèles l'une par rapport à l'autre. Sa profondeur Ps est de préférence supérieure à la profondeur Pa mais, au plus profond, s'arrête au début de la partie verticale 151 de l'enfoncement 15. L'entaillement des blocs 3 à l'état neuf est ainsi maximum, et en fin de vie c'est l'incision complexe 9 qui est au maximum sans nécessiter d'entaillement supplémentaire. L'incision simple 21 est placée en dehors de la zone de l'enfoncement 15 de façon à ne pas créer de zone de rupture entre les deux incisions. [36] In Figure 5, a single incision 21 is made next to the complex incision 9. This simple incision 21 is rectilinear, has a depth Ps and has parallel walls with respect to each other. Its depth Ps is preferably greater than the depth Pa, but deep down stops at the beginning of the vertical portion 151 of the depression 15. The notching of the blocks 3 in the new state is thus maximum, and end of life it is the complex incision 9 which is maximum without requiring additional notching. The single incision 21 is placed outside the area of the depression 15 so as not to create a rupture zone between the two incisions.
[37] Figure 6, l'incision complexe 9 et l'incision simple 21 sont ondulées, de même amplitude A et en phase. On fait en sorte que les ondulations de l'incision simple 21 soient en dehors de la zone de l'enfoncement 15. [38] A la figure 7, l'incision complexe 9 (ici au centre) et les incisions simples 21 sont ondulées, de même amplitude A et en opposition de phase. Les ondulations de l'incision simple 21 sont en dehors de la zone de l'enfoncement 15. [37] Figure 6, the complex incision 9 and the single incision 21 are corrugated, of the same amplitude A and in phase. The corrugations of the single incision 21 are made to be outside the area of the recess 15. [38] In FIG. 7, the complex incision 9 (here in the center) and the simple incisions 21 are corrugated. , of the same amplitude A and in opposition of phase. The corrugations of the single incision 21 are outside the area of the depression 15.
[39] L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et représentés et diverses modifications peuvent y être apportées sans sortir de son cadre. [40] Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, la forme de l'incision simple[39] The invention is not limited to the examples described and shown and various modifications can be made without departing from its scope. [40] In a particular embodiment, the shape of the single incision
21 varie dans la profondeur de la bande de roulement. D'une trace ondulée sur la surface de roulement, l'incision simple 21 peut devenir linéaire à sa base. 21 varies in the depth of the tread. A corrugated trace on the tread surface, the single incision 21 can become linear at its base.
[41] Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la bande de roulement comprend une pluralité de plots dans l'incision simple, ces plots diminuant localement la distance entre les deux parois de l'incision simple. [41] In another embodiment, the tread comprises a plurality of studs in the single incision, these pads locally decreasing the distance between the two walls of the single incision.
[42] La figure 1, présente des incisions complexes 9 traversant de part en part leur bloc respectif. En variante, il est possible que les incisions complexes 9 ne débouchent que sur une seule paroi latérale de bloc. Une des extrémités des incisions complexes est alors pontée. [42] Figure 1 shows complex incisions 9 crossing through their respective block. Alternatively, it is possible that the complex incisions 9 only open onto a single block side wall. One of the ends of the complex incisions is then bridged.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Pneumatique comportant une bande de roulement (1), ladite bande de roulement (1) comprenant une pluralité de blocs (3) séparés par des rainures (5), chaque bloc (3) comportant une surface de contact (7) destinée à venir en contact avec un sol et au moins une incision complexe (9) de profondeur P et de longueur L, chaque incision complexe (9) étant délimitée par deux parois de gomme en vis-à-vis, caractérisé en ce que pour au moins une incision complexe (9), chaque paroi délimitant cette incision complexe comprend une alternance de bosses (11) et de creux (13) dans la longueur L de cette incision complexe (9), ladite alternance s'étendant de la surface de contact (7) du bloc jusqu'à une profondeur Pa inférieure à la profondeur P de l'incision complexe, les alternances de bosses et de creux des deux parois délimitant l'incision complexe étant complémentaires de sorte que l'espace entre ces parois est globalement constant dans cette zone d'alternances et en ce que l'incision complexe s'élargit dès la profondeur Pa pour former un enfoncement (15), ledit enfoncement (15) s'étendant dans la longueur L de l'incision complexe (9) de sorte que l'incision complexe (9) a une largeur W dans cette zone d'enfoncement. A tire having a tread (1), said tread (1) comprising a plurality of blocks (3) separated by grooves (5), each block (3) having a contact surface (7) for contacting a floor and at least one complex incision (9) of depth P and length L, each complex incision (9) being delimited by two rubber walls facing each other, characterized in that for at least a complex incision (9), each wall delimiting this complex incision comprises an alternation of bumps (11) and recesses (13) in the length L of this complex incision (9), said alternation extending from the contact surface ( 7) of the block to a depth Pa less than the depth P of the complex incision, the alternations of bumps and depressions of the two walls delimiting the complex incision being complementary so that the space between these walls is generally constant in this zone of alternations and in that the complex incision expands from the depth Pa to form a depression (15), said depression (15) extending in the length L of the complex incision (9) so that the complex incision (9) has a width W in this depression area.
2. Pneumatique selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les bosses (11) et les creux (13) s'atténuent progressivement à proximité de la profondeur Pa. 2. A tire according to claim 1, characterized in that the bumps (11) and the depressions (13) gradually attenuate near the depth Pa.
3. Pneumatique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que le pneumatique comprend une pluralité de plots (19) s'étendant à partir des creux (13) dans la zone d'alternances, lesdits plots diminuant localement la distance entre les deux parois de l'incision complexe. 3. A tire according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the tire comprises a plurality of studs (19) extending from the recesses (13) in the zone of alternations, said pads locally decreasing the distance between the two walls of the complex incision.
4. Pneumatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les bosses (11) et les creux (13) de l'incision complexe (9) forment une première trace ondulée d'amplitude A sur la surface de contact (7) du bloc, ladite amplitude A étant inférieure ou égale à la largeur W de l'incision complexe mesurée dans la zone d'enfoncement (15). 4. A tire according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the bumps (11) and recesses (13) of the complex incision (9) form a first corrugated trace of amplitude A on the surface of contact (7) of the block, said amplitude A being less than or equal to the width W of the complex incision measured in the area depressing (15).
5. Pneumatique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le bloc (3) comprend au moins une incision simple (21) adjacente à l'incision complexe (9), ladite incision simple (21) s'étendant dans la profondeur du bloc au-delà de la profondeur Pa et au plus jusqu'au niveau où l'élargissement de l'incision complexe (9) a un élargissement maximal. Pneumatic tire according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the block (3) comprises at least one simple incision (21) adjacent to the complex incision (9), said single incision (21) extending in the depth of the block beyond the depth Pa and at most up to the level where the widening of the complex incision (9) has a maximum widening.
6. Pneumatique selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que l'incision simple (21) forme une seconde trace ondulée sur la surface de contact du bloc, la première trace ondulée de l'incision complexe (9) et la seconde trace ondulée de l'incision simple (21) ayant une forme identique. Pneumatic tire according to claim 5, characterized in that the single incision (21) forms a second corrugated trace on the contact surface of the block, the first corrugated trace of the complex incision (9) and the second corrugated trace of the single incision (21) having an identical shape.
7. Pneumatique selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la première trace ondulée de l'incision complexe (9) et la seconde trace ondulée de l'incision simple (21) sont en phases. 7. A tire according to claim 6, characterized in that the first corrugated trace of the complex incision (9) and the second corrugated trace of the single incision (21) are in phase.
8. Pneumatique selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la première trace ondulée de l'incision complexe (9) et la seconde trace ondulée de l'incision simple (21) sont déphasées. 8. A tire according to claim 6, characterized in that the first corrugated trace of the complex incision (9) and the second corrugated trace of the single incision (21) are out of phase.
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