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- the present invention relates to tires. This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-199587 filed in Japan on December 8, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein.
- Patent Document 1 there are tires provided with side reinforcing rubber on the sidewall portion.
- the inventor of the present invention newly came up with the idea of providing a communication device (for example, an RF tag, etc.) in the conventional tire as described above, and the communication device is damaged by the heat generated from the side reinforcing rubber during run-flat running.
- the present inventors have newly found a configuration capable of suppressing this, and have completed the present invention.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a tire that can suppress damage to a communication device due to heat generated from side reinforcing rubbers during run-flat driving.
- the tire of the present invention is A side reinforcing rubber having a crescent-shaped cross section disposed in the sidewall portion of the tire; a low thermal conductivity member having a thermal conductivity lower than that of the side reinforcing rubber; a communication device; with The low heat conductive member is positioned between the side reinforcing rubber and the communication device.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a communication device that can be used with a tire according to any embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the communication device of FIG. 2 in an exploded state
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a communication device that can be used with a tire according to any embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the communication device of FIG. 2 in an exploded state
- the tire according to the present invention can be suitably used for any type of pneumatic tire, and particularly for a passenger car pneumatic tire.
- the tire width direction is indicated by the code "WD”
- the tire radial direction is indicated by the code “RD”
- the tire circumferential direction is indicated by the code "CD”.
- the side closer to the tire lumen is referred to as the “tire inner side”
- the side farther from the tire inner cavity is referred to as the “tire outer side.”
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view in the tire width direction showing a portion of a tire according to an embodiment of the invention (specifically, a portion on one side with respect to the tire equatorial plane CL).
- the tire 1 of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is constructed as a pneumatic tire for passenger cars. It should be noted that the tire 1 of any embodiment of the invention may be configured as any type of tire.
- the tire 1 includes a tire body 1M and a communication device 10.
- the tire body 1 ⁇ /b>M corresponds to a portion of the tire 1 other than the communication device 10 .
- the positional relationship, dimensions, etc. of each element shall be measured in a standard state in which the tire 1 is mounted on the applicable rim, filled with the specified internal pressure, and no load is applied.
- the tire 1 is filled with the specified internal pressure, and the maximum load is applied, the width of the contact surface of the tire in contact with the road surface in the tire width direction is called the contact width of the tire.
- the edge of the ground in the width direction of the tire is called the ground contact edge.
- the term "applicable rim” refers to industrial standards that are effective in regions where pneumatic tires are produced and used. Standard rims (ETRTO's Measuring Rim in STANDARDS MANUAL, Design Rim in TRA's YEAR BOOK), but for sizes not listed in these industrial standards, it refers to a rim with a width corresponding to the bead width of a pneumatic tire. "Applicable rims” include current sizes as well as future sizes described in the aforementioned industrial standards. As an example of “sizes to be described in the future", sizes described as “FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS" in ETRTO 2013 edition can be mentioned.
- the term "specified internal pressure” refers to the air pressure (maximum air pressure) corresponding to the maximum load capacity of a single wheel in the applicable size and ply rating, as described in the aforementioned industrial standards such as the JATMA Year Book. In the case of sizes not listed in the aforementioned industrial standards, the air pressure (maximum air pressure) corresponding to the maximum load capacity specified for each vehicle on which the tire is mounted is used.
- the "maximum load” refers to a load corresponding to the maximum load capacity of a tire of the applicable size described in the industrial standards described above, or in the case of a size not described in the industrial standards described above. means the load corresponding to the maximum load capacity specified for each vehicle on which the tire is mounted.
- the tire body 1M includes a tread portion 1a, a pair of sidewall portions 1b extending inward in the tire radial direction from both ends of the tread portion 1a in the tire width direction, and a tire of each sidewall portion 1b. and a pair of bead portions 1c provided at the radially inner end portion.
- the tread portion 1a is a portion in the tire width direction between a pair of ground contact edges of the tire body 1M.
- the bead portion 1c is configured to contact the rim on the inner side in the tire radial direction and the outer side in the tire width direction when the tire 1 is mounted on the rim.
- the tire main body 1M has a pair of tire side portions 1d extending inward in the tire radial direction from both end portions of the tread portion 1a in the tire width direction.
- the tire side portion 1d is composed of a sidewall portion 1b and a bead portion 1c.
- the tire body 1M includes a pair of bead cores 4a, a pair of bead fillers 4b, a carcass 5, a belt 6, a tread rubber 7, a side rubber 8, an inner liner 9, a pair of side reinforcing rubbers 2, It has
- Each bead core 4a is embedded in the corresponding bead portion 1c.
- the bead core 4a includes a plurality of bead wires covered with rubber.
- the bead wire is preferably made of metal (eg steel).
- the bead wire can consist of, for example, monofilaments or strands.
- the bead wire may be made of organic fiber or carbon fiber.
- Each bead filler 4b is positioned radially outward of the corresponding bead core 4a.
- the bead filler 4b extends tapered outward in the tire radial direction.
- the bead filler 4b is made of rubber, for example.
- the carcass 5 straddles between the pair of bead cores 4a and extends in a toroidal shape.
- the carcass 5 is composed of one or more (two in the embodiment of FIG. 1) carcass plies 5a.
- Each carcass ply 5a includes one or more carcass cords 5c and a covering rubber 5r covering the carcass cords 5c (Fig. 1).
- the carcass cords 5c can be formed of monofilaments or stranded wires.
- Carcass cords 5c are preferably made of organic fibers such as polyester, nylon, rayon, and aramid.
- the carcass ply 5a has a ply body portion 5M located between the pair of bead cores 4a.
- the carcass ply 5a may further include ply turn-up portions 5T that are turned back from the tire width direction inner side to the tire width direction outer side around the bead core 4a from both ends of the ply body portion 5M. However, the carcass ply 5a may not have the ply turn-up portion 5T.
- the ply main body portion 5M is located inside the bead filler 4b and the bead core 4a in the tire width direction.
- the ply turn-up portion 5T is located outside the bead filler 4b and the bead core 4a in the tire width direction.
- the carcass 5 is preferably of radial construction, but may also be of bias construction.
- the belt 6 is arranged outside the crown portion of the carcass 5 in the tire radial direction.
- the belt 6 includes one or more belt layers 6a.
- Each belt layer 6a includes one or more belt cords and covering rubber covering the belt cords.
- Belt cords can be formed of monofilaments or stranded wires.
- the belt cords may be made of metal (eg, steel) or organic fibers such as polyester, nylon, rayon, aramid, and the like.
- the tread rubber 7 is located outside the belt 6 in the tire radial direction in the tread portion 1a.
- the tread rubber 7 constitutes a tread tread surface, which is the radially outer surface of the tread portion 1a.
- a tread pattern is formed on the tread surface.
- the side rubber 8 is located on the sidewall portion 1b.
- the side rubber 8 constitutes the outer surface of the sidewall portion 1b on the outside in the tire width direction.
- the side rubber 8 is located outside the carcass 5 in the tire width direction.
- the side rubber 8 is located outside the bead filler 4b in the tire width direction.
- the side rubber 8 is formed integrally with the tread rubber 7. - ⁇
- the inner liner 9 is arranged inside the tire of the carcass 5, and may be laminated on the inside of the tire of the carcass 5, for example.
- the inner liner 9 is made of, for example, butyl rubber with low air permeability.
- Butyl-based rubber includes, for example, butyl rubber and halogenated butyl rubber, which is a derivative thereof.
- the inner liner 9 is not limited to butyl-based rubber, and can be made of other rubber compositions, resins, or elastomers.
- a side reinforcing rubber 2 is arranged on the sidewall portion 1b. Each side reinforcing rubber 2 is embedded in the corresponding sidewall portion 1b. Each side reinforcing rubber 2 is arranged inside the carcass 5 in the tire width direction. Moreover, each side reinforcing rubber 2 is arranged on the outer side of the inner liner 9 in the tire width direction.
- the side reinforcing rubber 2 has a cross section in the tire width direction, the thickness of which gradually decreases toward the inner side and the outer side in the tire radial direction, and the side reinforcing rubber 2 has a crescent-shaped cross section that is convexly curved toward the outer side in the tire width direction.
- the side reinforcing rubber 2 reinforces the tire side portion 1d, and contributes to supporting the weight of the vehicle body and suppresses the vertical deflection of the tire 1 when the internal pressure of the tire 1 is low due to a puncture or the like. configured to allow running.
- the configuration of the communication device 10 is not particularly limited as long as the communication device 10 is capable of wireless communication with a predetermined external device (for example, a reader or a reader/writer) outside the tire 1 .
- Communication device 10 preferably has an RF tag.
- RF tags are also called "RFID tags".
- the RF tag is preferably configured passively, but may be configured active.
- the communication device 10 may have an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the tire 1, an internal pressure sensor that detects the internal pressure of the tire 1, or the like, instead of or in addition to the RF tag.
- the communication device 10 has an RF tag.
- the communication device 10 includes an RF tag 10e and a covering portion 10f.
- the RF tag 10e includes an IC chip 10c and an antenna section 10b.
- the RF tag 10e is configured as a passive type.
- the IC chip 10c operates, for example, by induced electromotive force generated by radio waves received by the antenna section 10b.
- the IC chip 10c has, for example, a control section and a storage section.
- the storage unit may store arbitrary information.
- the storage section may store identification information of the tire 1 .
- the identification information of the tire 1 is, for example, identification information unique to the tire 1 that can identify each tire, such as the manufacturer of the tire 1, the manufacturing plant, and the date of manufacture.
- the storage unit may store tire history information such as the travel distance of the tire, the number of times of sudden braking, the number of times of sudden transmission, and the number of times of sudden turning.
- the storage unit may store detection information detected by these sensors.
- the RF tag 10e can acquire detection information of the sensor by wirelessly communicating with the sensor through the antenna section 10b.
- the control unit is configured to be able to read information from the storage unit.
- the antenna section 10b has a pair of antennas 10b1 and 10b2.
- the pair of antennas 10b1 and 10b2 are connected to opposite ends of the IC chip 10c.
- the antenna section 10b is configured to be capable of transmitting and receiving to and from the predetermined external device outside the tire 1 .
- each of the antennas 10b1 and 10b2 extends linearly, but each of the antennas 10b1 and 10b2 extends in any shape such as a wave shape. good too.
- the covering portion 10f covers the entire RF tag 10e.
- the covering portion 10f is made of, for example, rubber or resin.
- the covering portion 10f has a pair of sheet-like covering members 10f1 and 10f2.
- a pair of covering members 10f1 and 10f2 are stacked on each other with the RF tag 10e sandwiched therebetween. It is preferable that the pair of covering members 10f1 and 10f2 are fixed to each other by adhesion or the like.
- the covering portion 10f may be composed of one member.
- the covering portion 10f has a square shape in plan view, but the covering portion 10f may have any shape in plan view.
- the communication device 10 may not have the covering portion 10f, that is, may be configured only with the RF tag 10e.
- the communication device 10 configured in this way is configured to be able to receive, by the antenna section 10b, information transmitted by radio waves or magnetic fields from the predetermined external device.
- Power is generated in the antenna section 10b of the communication device 10 by rectification (in the case of radio waves) or resonance (in the case of magnetic field), and the storage section and control section of the IC chip 10c perform predetermined operations.
- the control unit reads out the information in the storage unit, puts it on radio waves or magnetic fields, and sends it back (transmits) from the antenna unit 10b to the predetermined external device.
- the predetermined external device receives radio waves or magnetic fields from the communication device 10 .
- the predetermined external device can acquire the information stored in the storage unit of the IC chip 10c of the communication device 10 by extracting the received information.
- the communication device 10 may have any configuration different from this example.
- the communication device 10 may have a longitudinal direction LD, a lateral direction SD, and a thickness direction TD.
- the longitudinal direction LD, the lateral direction SD and the thickness direction TD are perpendicular to each other.
- the longitudinal direction LD of the communication device 10 is parallel to the extending direction of the antenna section 10b.
- the extension direction of the antenna section 10b refers to the extension direction of the amplitude center line of the wave-shaped antennas 10b1 and 10b2.
- the thickness direction TD of the communication device 10 indicates the thickness direction of the covering portion 10f when the communication device 10 has the covering portion 10f. It indicates the thickness direction of the chip 10c.
- the length of the RF tag 10e in the longitudinal direction LD is preferably 20 mm or more, or 50 mm or more, for example. Also, the length of the RF tag 10e in the longitudinal direction LD is preferably 100 mm or less, or 70 mm or less, for example.
- the length of the RF tag 10e in the lateral direction SD is preferably 10 mm or less, or 8 mm or less, for example.
- the length of the RF tag 10e in the thickness direction TD is preferably 5 mm or less, or 2 mm or less, for example.
- the length of the longitudinal direction LD of the communication device 10 is preferably 30 mm or more, or 60 mm or more, for example.
- the length of the RF tag 10e in the longitudinal direction LD is preferably 110 mm or less, or 80 mm or less, for example.
- the length of the communication device 10 in the lateral direction SD is preferably 20 mm or less, or 15 mm or less, for example.
- the length of the communication device 10 in the thickness direction TD is preferably 6 mm or less, or 3 mm or less, for example.
- the thickness of each of the covering members 10f1 and 10f2 of the covering portion 10f is preferably 0.5 mm or more, for example. Also, the thickness of each of the covering members 10f1 and 10f2 of the covering portion 10f is preferably 1 mm or less, for example.
- the communication device 10 is embedded inside the tire body 1M.
- the communication device 10 may be arranged at any position inside the tire body 1M.
- the raw tire forming the tire body 1M and the communication device 10 are housed inside a tire mold and vulcanized.
- the communication device 10 may be attached to the outer surface or the inner surface of the tire body 1M instead of being embedded inside the tire body 1M.
- the tire 1 (more specifically, the tire body 1M) includes one or more low thermal conductive members 3 having thermal conductivity lower than that of the side reinforcing rubber 2, as shown in FIG.
- the one or more low heat conductive members 3 are located between the side reinforcing rubber 2 and the communication device 10 .
- each carcass cord 5c (cord) of the carcass 5 constitutes a respective low heat conductive member 3, in other words, each low heat conductive member 3 is composed of the carcass cords 5c (cords) It is configured.
- the carcass cords 5c are made of organic fibers such as polyester, nylon, rayon, aramid, and the like.
- the "thermal conductivity" of the low thermal conductive member 3 is measured according to JISR1611:2010 when the low thermal conductive member 3 is composed of a cord, and the low thermal conductive member 3 is a member other than the cord ( rubber members, etc.), it shall be measured in accordance with JISA1412-2:1999, and rubber members (side reinforcing rubber 2, covering rubber 5r of carcass 5, tread rubber 7, side rubber 8, communication device 10 covering portion 10f, etc.) shall be measured according to JISA1412-2:1999.
- JISA1412-2:1999 When the tire 1 is running in a state where the internal pressure of the tire 1 is low due to a puncture or the like (during run-flat running), heat tends to be generated from the side reinforcing rubber 2 .
- the low heat conductive member 3 is positioned between the side reinforcing rubber 2 and the communication device 10
- the heat from the side reinforcing rubber 2 can be shielded, and the transmission of the heat to the communication device 10 can be effectively suppressed.
- damage to the communication device 10 due to heat can be suppressed.
- the communication device 10 can be prevented from losing its communication function. From the viewpoint of management of the tire 1, it is desirable that the communication device 10 has a communication function even after the tire 1 is removed from the vehicle for disposal due to failure or the like.
- cords other than the carcass cords 5c may constitute the low heat conductive member 3. Any member other than the above may constitute the low thermal conductive member 3 .
- the covering rubber 5r of the carcass 5 may constitute the low thermal conductive member 3.
- the thermal conductivity of the low thermal conductive member 3 is the same as that of all rubber members (tread rubber) constituting the tire 1. 7, the side rubber 8, the covering portion 10f of the communication device 10, etc.).
- the low thermal conductive member 3 is composed of a rubber member (for example, the covering rubber 5r of the carcass 5)
- the thermal conductivity of the low thermal conductive member 3 is the same as that of all other rubber members (tread rubber 7 , the side rubber 8, the covering portion 10f of the communication device 10, etc.).
- the number of cords driven is preferably 20/50 mm or more. As a result, the low thermal conductive member 3 more effectively shields the heat from the side reinforcing rubber 2 , thereby further suppressing heat damage to the communication device 10 .
- the number of cords to be driven is preferably 65 cords/50 mm or less.
- one or more low heat conductive members 3 are preferably positioned between the side reinforcing rubber 2 and the communication device 10 in the tire width direction.
- the communication device 10 may be positioned outside the side reinforcing rubber 2 in the tire width direction as in the embodiment of FIG. 1, or may be positioned inside the side reinforcing rubber 2 in the tire width direction. good too.
- the communication device 10 is preferably positioned between the side rubber 8 and the low thermal conductive member 3 as in the embodiment of FIG. Specifically, it is preferable that the communication device 10 is positioned between the side rubber 8 and one or more low heat conductive members 3 in the tire width direction, as in the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
- One or a plurality of low thermal conductive members 3 are located inside the side rubber 8 in the tire width direction. Since the side rubber 8 is located on the outermost side of the tire, it has high heat dissipation performance. Therefore, since the communication device 10 is positioned between the side rubber 8 and the low thermal conductive member 3, the amount of heat applied to the communication device 10 can be further reduced by the heat dissipation function of the side rubber 8. Thermal damage can be further suppressed. In this case, it is preferable that the communication device 10 is in contact with the side rubber 8 as shown in FIG.
- the communication device 10 is preferably embedded inside the tire side portion 1d of the tire 1.
- metal weakens radio waves between the communication device 10 and the predetermined external device (for example, a reader or reader/writer), thereby impairing communication between the communication device 10 and the predetermined external device.
- the communication distance between the communication device 10 and the predetermined external device may be shortened.
- metal for example, steel
- the tire side portion 1d tends to contain less metal than the tread portion 1a.
- the communication device 10 is preferably embedded in a portion of the tire side portion 1d of the tire body 1M, which is located outside the carcass 5 in the tire width direction. Further, it is preferable that the communication device 10 is oriented such that the thickness direction TD of the communication device 10 is substantially along the tire width direction (FIG. 1).
- the communication device 10 is arranged such that the longitudinal direction LD of the communication device 10 is the tire circumference as in the embodiment of FIG. It is preferred if it is oriented substantially along the direction.
- the communication device 10 may be oriented such that the lateral direction SD of the communication device 10 substantially extends along the tire circumferential direction.
- the communication device 10 is preferably arranged on the sidewall portion 1b as in the embodiment of FIG.
- the sidewall portion 1b tends to contain less metal than the bead portion 1c. Therefore, by arranging the communication device 10 on the sidewall portion 1b, compared with the case where the communication device 10 is arranged on the bead portion 1c, communication performance can be improved, and communication between the communication device 10 and the predetermined external device can be improved. It becomes possible to lengthen the communication distance.
- a tire radial outer end 10u of the communication device 10 (more preferably, the entire communication device 10) is preferably located outside the tire radial outer end of the bead core 4a in the tire radial direction. It is more preferable to be located radially outward of the center of the bead filler 4b in the tire radial direction. For example, it is preferable to be located radially outward of the outer end 4bu of the bead filler 4b in the tire radial direction.
- This configuration is particularly suitable when the tire 1 is configured as a pneumatic tire for passenger cars.
- the tire radial direction outer end 10u of the communication device 10 is positioned outside the ply turnup portion 5T of the carcass 5 in the tire radial direction, as in the example of FIG. It is suitable if it is positioned radially inward of the end 5e. As a result, communication performance can be improved, and the communication distance between the communication device 10 and the predetermined external device can be increased. Since the communication device 10 can be arranged in a portion with less stress, the durability of the communication device 10 and thus the tire 1 can be improved.
- the tire radial distance between the tire radial direction outer end 10u of the communication device 10 and the tire radial direction outer end 5e of the ply turnup portion 5T of the carcass 5 is preferably 3 to 30 mm, more preferably 5 to 15 mm. be. This configuration is particularly suitable when the tire 1 is configured as a pneumatic tire for passenger cars.
- the tire radial outer end 5e of the ply turn-up portion 5T of the carcass 5 is located outside the tire radial outer end 4bu of the bead filler 4b in the tire radial direction.
- the tire radial direction outer end 5e of the ply turn-up portion 5T of the carcass 5 may be located at the same tire radial position as the tire radial direction outer end of the bead filler 4b, or at the tire radial direction inner side thereof. good.
- the tire radial direction outer end 5e of the ply turn-up portion 5T of the carcass 5 may be positioned outside the tire maximum width position of the tire body 1M in the tire radial direction, or may be positioned at the tire maximum width position of the tire body 1M. It may be located at a radial position, or may be located radially inward of the tire maximum width position of the tire main body 1M.
- the "tire maximum width position of the tire body 1M" is a tire radial position where the dimension of the tire body 1M in the tire width direction is maximum.
- the communication device 10 is preferably in contact with the outer surface of the carcass 5 in the tire width direction, and is in contact with the outer surface of the ply turnup portion 5T of the carcass 5 in the tire width direction. and more preferred. This configuration is particularly suitable when the tire 1 is configured as a pneumatic tire for passenger cars.
- At least part of the rubber constituting the tire 1 preferably uses the rubber composition for tires described in detail below.
- this tire rubber composition it is possible to suppress an increase in electrical resistance without impairing reinforcing properties and durability, thereby realizing a tire 1 having low rolling resistance and excellent durability.
- this tire rubber composition is used for the side rubber 8, it is possible to reduce the loss, thereby reducing the rolling resistance. Since the amount is reduced, thermal damage to the communication device 10 can be further suppressed.
- the rubber composition for tires has a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) of 30 to 43 m/g for 100 parts by mass of a rubber component containing 20 to 40 parts by mass of styrene-butadiene rubber and 60 to 80 parts by mass of natural rubber. 35 to 50 parts by mass of black and 5 parts by mass or less of oil are blended.
- N2SA nitrogen adsorption specific surface area
- At least styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and natural rubber (NR) are exemplified as rubber components used in the rubber composition for tires.
- the content of the styrene-butadiene rubber is preferably 20 to 40 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
- Styrene-butadiene rubbers that can be used include solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber, emulsion-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber, and modified styrene-butadiene rubber.
- the content of natural rubber is preferably 60 to 80 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
- Natural rubbers include those used in the tire industry, such as RSS#3, TSR20, and SIR20.
- butadiene rubber BR
- isoprene rubber IR
- butyl rubber IIR
- halogenated butyl rubber halogenated butyl rubber
- chloroprene rubber CR
- acrylonitrile At least one of butadiene rubber (NBR) and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) can be used.
- the carbon black used in the rubber composition for tires has a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA, measured according to JISK6217-2:2001) of 30 to 43 m2/g.
- N2SA nitrogen adsorption specific surface area
- the reason why the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) of this carbon black is limited to the above range is to improve the dispersibility of carbon black by using carbon black having a large particle size.
- the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) is 33-40 m2/g. FEF, GPF, SRF and the like can be used as carbon black having such physical properties.
- the content of the carbon black is 35 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component. Thereby, the mechanical strength of the rubber can be ensured.
- the content of the carbon black is preferably 50 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component. As a result, loss can be reduced, and the amount of heat generated from the tire rubber composition due to deformation during rolling is reduced. .
- Examples of the oil used in the rubber composition for tires include at least one selected from paraffinic oils, naphthenic oils, aromatic oils and aromatic oils, and these are commercially available products.
- paraffinic oil commercially available products such as JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, trade name "Super Oil Y22" can be used.
- the naphthenic oil may be hydrogenated or non-hydrogenated.
- commercially available products such as "Straight asphalt-containing naphthenic oil manufactured by Sankyo Yuka Kogyo Co., Ltd.” and trade name "A/OMIX" can be used.
- the content of the oil is 5 parts by mass or less (including 0 parts by mass) with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
- the content of the oil is 5 parts by mass or less (including 0 parts by mass) with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
- the rubber composition for tires further contains at least one of ketjen black and carbon nanotubes (CNT) in order to further reduce electric resistance by imparting conductivity and further improve durability performance.
- CNT carbon nanotubes
- Carbon nanotubes (CNT) that can be used include rod-shaped or thread-shaped graphene sheets, vapor-grown carbon fibers (VGCF), and the like.
- NC7000 manufactured by Nanocyl
- NC7000 manufactured by Nanocyl
- CNT carbon nanotubes
- Ketjenblack various grades of Ketjenblack having hollow shell-like particles and high conductivity can be used.
- Ketjenblack that can be used include Ketjenblack EC300J [granular], Ketjenblack EC600JD [granular], carbon ECP [powder of Ketjenblack EC300J], carbon ECP600JD [Ketjenblack] manufactured by Lion Corporation. Chenblack EC600JD], at least one of Lionite and the like.
- the total amount of these ketjen black and carbon nanotubes is preferably 0.1 to 6 parts by mass, more preferably 1.0 to 5 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
- conductivity can be imparted to the rubber compound. It is possible to prevent deterioration of the low-loss property of rubber.
- carbon black, ketjen black, and carbon nanotubes having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) satisfying the above range are used as fillers, and further impart good conductivity.
- N2SA nitrogen adsorption specific surface area
- at least one of Ketjenblack and carbon nanotubes is blended in 2 to 15% by mass of the filler. It is preferably 2.5 to 12.5 mass %, more preferably 2.5 to 12.5 mass %.
- fillers other than carbon black, ketjen black, and carbon nanotubes silica, clay, talc, calcium carbonate, and the like can be used.
- vulcanizing agents such as sulfur, vulcanizing accelerators such as thiazole and sulfenamide, vulcanizing aids, zinc oxide (zinc white), stearic acid, anti-aging agents, and antioxidants. agents, antiozonants, coloring agents, lubricants, silane coupling agents, foaming agents, foaming aids and other additives, as well as various known compounding chemicals commonly used in the tire industry. These can use a commercial item.
- the rubber composition for tires contains carbon black, oil, etc. having the above-described characteristics, and further contains ketjen black, carbon nanotubes, zinc white, stearic acid, anti-aging agent, sulfur, It can be prepared by kneading a vulcanization accelerator and other additives appropriately selected according to the purpose or need.
- the kneading conditions are not particularly limited, and various conditions such as the input volume of the kneading device, the rotation speed of the rotor, the ram pressure, the kneading temperature, the kneading time, and the type of the kneading device can be adjusted according to the purpose. It can be selected as appropriate. Examples of such a kneading apparatus include Banbury mixers, intermixes, kneaders, rolls, etc., which are usually used for kneading rubber compositions.
- the styrene-butadiene rubber for the tire is Rubber composition X and natural rubber B are rubber compositions in which carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) of 30 to 43 m2/g contained in the rubber composition is blended at A*100/(A+B) (% by mass).
- N2SA nitrogen adsorption specific surface area
- N2SA nitrogen adsorption specific surface area
- Mdx, Mdy , Mdz preferably satisfy the following formula (I).
- the rubber composition for tires includes at least ply coating rubber for carcass plies, belt coating rubber for belt layers, squeegee rubber between carcass plies, cushion rubber, belt undercushion, and bead filler rubber. It is applied to one member.
- Ply coating rubber is preferably applied because it uses a large amount of rubber and has a large impact on the loss characteristics of the tire as a whole, and because it is located in the center of the conductive path from the rim to the tread. preferable. As a result, it is possible to obtain a pneumatic tire that achieves both low loss, crack resistance/reinforcing properties, and electrical conductivity.
- the rubber composition for tires configured in this way, by setting the amount of natural rubber (NR) within a specific range, durability performance in a high strain region is improved, and the amount of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is specified.
- the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) of carbon black is limited to the above range in order to improve the durability performance of low distortion without deteriorating the low loss, and to reduce the loss of rubber.
- N2SA nitrogen adsorption specific surface area
- the increase in electrical resistance is suppressed, and low rolling resistance and excellent performance are achieved. It can contribute to the realization of a tire having excellent durability.
- a rubber composition for tires in which the conductivity is further improved without deteriorating poor dispersion and low loss properties.
- conductive materials have poor dispersibility, deteriorate the low-loss property, and have weak interaction with rubber.
- blending at least one of ketjen black and carbon nanotubes in a specific number it is possible to further impart conductivity without worsening poor dispersion and low loss, and the reinforcing property of the conductive material.
- At least one of Ketjenblack and carbon nanotubes is blended in 2 to 15% by mass of the filler, while maintaining the above-mentioned low loss and reinforcing properties, It has the advantage of imparting further conductivity and further improving durability performance.
- the tire according to the present invention can be suitably used for any type of pneumatic tire, and particularly for a passenger car pneumatic tire.
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本願は、2021年12月8日に日本に出願された特願2021-199587号に基づく優先権を主張するものであり、その内容の全文をここに援用する。
前記タイヤのサイドウォール部に配置された、断面三日月状のサイド補強ゴムと、
前記サイド補強ゴムよりも低い熱伝導率を有する、低熱伝導部材と、
通信装置と、
を備え、
前記低熱伝導部材は、前記サイド補強ゴムと前記通信装置との間に位置している。
各図において共通する部材・部位には同一の符号を付している。一部の図面では、タイヤ幅方向を符号「WD」で示し、タイヤ径方向を符号「RD」で示し、タイヤ周方向を符号「CD」で示している。本明細書において、タイヤ内腔に近い側を「タイヤ内側」といい、タイヤ内腔から遠い側を「タイヤ外側」という。
なお、本発明の任意の実施形態のタイヤ1は、任意の種類のタイヤとして構成されてよい。
図1に示すように、タイヤ本体1Mは、トレッド部1aと、このトレッド部1aのタイヤ幅方向の両端部からタイヤ径方向内側に延びる一対のサイドウォール部1bと、各サイドウォール部1bのタイヤ径方向内側の端部に設けられた一対のビード部1cと、を備えている。トレッド部1aは、タイヤ本体1Mのうち、一対の接地端どうしの間のタイヤ幅方向部分である。ビード部1cは、タイヤ1をリムに装着したときに、タイヤ径方向内側及びタイヤ幅方向外側においてリムに接するように構成される。
タイヤ本体1Mは、トレッド部1aのタイヤ幅方向の両端部からタイヤ径方向内側に延びる一対のタイヤサイド部1dを有する。タイヤサイド部1dは、サイドウォール部1b及びビード部1cからなる。
また、タイヤ本体1Mは、一対のビードコア4aと、一対のビードフィラー4bと、カーカス5と、ベルト6と、トレッドゴム7と、サイドゴム8と、インナーライナー9と、一対のサイド補強ゴム2と、を備えている。
カーカスコード5cは、ポリエステル、ナイロン、レーヨン、アラミドなどからなる有機繊維から構成されると、好適である。
カーカスプライ5aは、一対のビードコア4a間に位置するプライ本体部5Mを備えている。カーカスプライ5aは、さらに、プライ本体部5Mの両端からビードコア4aの廻りでタイヤ幅方向内側からタイヤ幅方向外側に折り返される、プライ折返し部5Tを、さらに備えていてもよい。ただし、カーカスプライ5aは、プライ折返し部5Tを備えていなくてもよい。
プライ本体部5Mは、ビードフィラー4b及びビードコア4aよりもタイヤ幅方向内側に位置している。プライ折返し部5Tは、ビードフィラー4b及びビードコア4aよりもタイヤ幅方向外側に位置している。
カーカス5は、ラジアル構造であると好適であるが、バイアス構造でもよい。
サイド補強ゴム2は、タイヤサイド部1dを補強し、パンク等によりタイヤ1の内圧が低い状態において、車体重量の支持に寄与してタイヤ1の縦撓みを抑制し、それにより、ある程度の距離にわたる走行を可能にするように構成されている。
通信装置10は、タイヤ1の外部にある所定外部装置(例えば、リーダ、あるいは、リーダ/ライタ)と無線通信可能な構成であればよく、通信装置10の構成は特に限定されるものではない。
通信装置10は、RFタグを有すると好適である。RFタグは、「RFIDタグ」とも呼ばれる。RFタグは、パッシブ型に構成されると好適であるが、アクティブ型に構成されてもよい。
通信装置10は、RFタグに代えて又は加えて、タイヤ1の加速度を検出する加速度センサや、タイヤ1の内圧を検出する内圧センサ等を有してもよい。
記憶部は、任意の情報を記憶してよい。例えば、記憶部は、タイヤ1の識別情報を記憶してもよい。タイヤ1の識別情報は、例えば、タイヤ1の製造メーカ、製造工場、製造年月日等の、各タイヤをタイヤ毎に特定できるタイヤ1の固有の識別情報である。また、記憶部は、タイヤの走行距離、急制動回数、急発信回数、急旋回回数等のタイヤ履歴情報を記憶してもよい。また、例えば、タイヤ内部温度、タイヤ内圧、タイヤ加速度等を検出するセンサがタイヤ内腔に設けられており、記憶部が、これらセンサにより検出された検出情報を記憶してもよい。この場合、RFタグ10eは、アンテナ部10bを通じて、センサと無線通信することで、センサの検出情報を取得することができる。
制御部は、記憶部からの情報の読み出しが可能に構成される。
本例において、被覆部10fは、一対のシート状の被覆部材10f1、10f2を有している。一対の被覆部材10f1、10f2は、両者間にRFタグ10eを挟んだ状態で、互いに重ねられている。一対の被覆部材10f1、10f2どうしは、接着等により互いに固着されていると、好適である。
ただし、被覆部10fは、1つの部材から構成されてもよい。
本例において、被覆部10fは、平面視において四角形状をなしているが、被覆部10fは、平面視において任意の形状をなしてよい。
なお、通信装置10は、被覆部10fを有していなくてもよく、すなわち、RFタグ10eのみから構成されてもよい。
図2~図3に示すように、通信装置10がRFタグ10eを有する場合、通信装置10の長手方向LDは、アンテナ部10bの延在方向に平行である。アンテナ部10bの各アンテナ10b1、10b2が波型である場合、アンテナ部10bの延在方向は、各アンテナ10b1、10b2のなす波型の振幅中心線の延在方向を指す。通信装置10において、通信装置10の厚さ方向TDは、通信装置10が被覆部10fを有する場合、被覆部10fの厚さ方向を指し、通信装置10が被覆部10fを有さない場合、ICチップ10cの厚さ方向を指す。
RFタグ10eの短手方向SDの長さは、例えば、10mm以下、又は、8mm以下が好適である。
RFタグ10eの厚さ方向TDの長さは、例えば、5mm以下、又は、2mm以下が好適である。
通信装置10が被覆部10fを有する場合、通信装置10の長手方向LDの長さは、例えば、30mm以上、又は、60mm以上が好適である。また、RFタグ10eの長手方向LDの長さは、例えば、110mm以下、又は、80mm以下が好適である。
通信装置10が被覆部10fを有する場合、通信装置10の短手方向SDの長さは、例えば、20mm以下、又は、15mm以下が好適である。
通信装置10が被覆部10fを有する場合、通信装置10の厚さ方向TDの長さは、例えば、6mm以下、又は、3mm以下が好適である。
被覆部10fの被覆部材10f1、10f2のそれぞれの厚さは、例えば、0.5mm以上が好適である。また、被覆部10fの被覆部材10f1、10f2のそれぞれの厚さは、例えば、1mm以下が好適である。
図1の実施形態において、カーカス5の各カーカスコード5c(コード)は、それぞれ低熱伝導部材3を構成しており、言い換えれば、各低熱伝導部材3は、カーカス5のカーカスコード5c(コード)から構成されている。カーカスコード5cが低熱伝導部材3を構成する(ひいては、サイド補強ゴム2よりも低い熱伝導率を有する)ためには、例えば、カーカスコード5cを、ポリエステル、ナイロン、レーヨン、アラミドなどからなる有機繊維から構成すればよい。
なお、「熱伝導率」は、低熱伝導部材3については、低熱伝導部材3がコードから構成されている場合は、JISR1611:2010に従って測定されるものとし、低熱伝導部材3がコード以外の部材(ゴム部材等)から構成されている場合は、JISA1412-2:1999に従って測定されるものとし、また、ゴム部材(サイド補強ゴム2、カーカス5の被覆ゴム5r、トレッドゴム7、サイドゴム8、通信装置10の被覆部10f等)については、JISA1412-2:1999に従って測定されるものとする。
パンク等によりタイヤ1の内圧が低い状態での走行時(ランフラット走行時)においては、サイド補強ゴム2から熱が発生する傾向がある。しかし、本実施形態によれば、低熱伝導部材3がサイド補強ゴム2と通信装置10との間に位置しているので、サイド補強ゴム2と通信装置10との間に位置する低熱伝導部材3が、サイド補強ゴム2からの熱を遮蔽して、通信装置10に当該熱が伝わるのを効果的に抑制することができる。これによって、通信装置10への熱による損傷を抑制できる。
通信装置10への損傷を抑制することにより、仮にタイヤ本体1Mがパンク等により故障したとしても、通信装置10が通信機能を失うのを抑制することができる。なお、タイヤ1の管理等の観点から、タイヤ1が故障等により廃棄のために車両から取り外された後においても、通信装置10は、通信機能を有していることが望ましい。
低熱伝導部材3が、ゴム部材(例えば、カーカス5の被覆ゴム5r)から構成される場合、当該低熱伝導部材3の熱伝導率は、タイヤ1を構成する他の全てのゴム部材(トレッドゴム7、サイドゴム8、通信装置10の被覆部10f等)のそれぞれの熱伝導率よりも低いと、好適である。
なお、当該コードの打ち込み数は、65本/50mm以下であると好適である。
サイドゴム8は、最もタイヤ外側に位置しているので、放熱性能が高い。よって、通信装置10がサイドゴム8と低熱伝導部材3との間に位置していることにより、サイドゴム8の放熱機能によって通信装置10に加わる熱の量をさらに低減でき、ひいては、通信装置10への熱による損傷をさらに抑制できる。
この場合、通信装置10は、図1に示すように、サイドゴム8に接触していると、好適である。
一般的に、金属は、通信装置10と上記所定外部装置(例えば、リーダ、あるいは、リーダ/ライタ)との間の電波を弱めて、通信装置10と上記所定外部装置との間の通信性を低下させるおそれがあり、ひいては、通信装置10と上記所定外部装置との間の通信距離が短くなるおそれがある。一方、タイヤ本体1Mにおいて、金属(例えば、スチール)は、ベルト6、ビードコア4a等に使用され得る。そして、一般的に、タイヤサイド部1dのほうが、トレッド部1aに比べて、金属の量が少ない傾向がある。したがって、通信装置10をタイヤサイド部1dに配置することにより、仮に通信装置10をトレッド部1aに配置する場合に比べて、通信性を向上でき、通信装置10と上記所定外部装置との間の通信距離を長くすることが可能になる。
通信装置10は、タイヤ本体1Mのタイヤサイド部1dのうち、カーカス5よりもタイヤ幅方向外側の部分に埋設されていると、好適である。
また、通信装置10は、通信装置10の厚さ方向TDが、タイヤ幅方向にほぼ沿うように、指向されると、好適である(図1)。
この構成は、タイヤ1が乗用車用空気入りタイヤとして構成されている場合に、特に好適である。
通信装置10のタイヤ径方向外端10uとカーカス5のプライ折返し部5Tのタイヤ径方向外端5eとの間のタイヤ径方向距離は、3~30mmが好適であり、5~15mmがより好適である。
この構成は、タイヤ1が乗用車用空気入りタイヤとして構成されている場合に、特に好適である。
この構成は、タイヤ1が乗用車用空気入りタイヤとして構成されている場合に、特に好適である。
特に、このタイヤ用ゴム組成物をサイドゴム8に用いた場合、低ロス化が可能であり、ひいては、転がり抵抗の低減が可能であり、また、転動時において変形によりサイドゴム8から発生する熱の量が低減するので、その分、通信装置10への熱による損傷をさらに抑制できる。
上記タイヤ用ゴム組成物は、スチレンブタジエンゴムを20~40質量部、天然ゴムを60~80質量部含むゴム成分100質量部に対して、窒素吸着比表面積(N2SA)30~43m2/gのカーボンブラックを35~50質量部と、オイルを5質量部以下配合してなるものである。
スチレンブタジエンゴムの含有量は、ゴム成分100質量部中、20~40質量部とすることが好ましい。スチレンブタジエンゴムの含有量を20質量部以上とすることにより、低歪性の耐亀裂進展性を向上して、未加硫ゴムの加工性を改善することができ、一方、40質量部以下とすることにより、低ロス化を向上することができる。
用いることができるスチレンブタジエンゴムとしては、溶液重合スチレンブタジエンゴム、乳化重合スチレンブタジエンゴム、変性スチレンブタジエンゴムなどが挙げられる。
天然ゴムとしては、RSS#3、TSR20、SIR20など、タイヤ工業において用いられるものが挙げられる。
上記天然ゴム(NR)、スチレンブタジエンゴム(SBR)以外にも、必要に応じて、ブタジエンゴム(BR)、イソプレンゴム(IR)、ブチルゴム(IIR)、ハロゲン化ブチルゴム、クロロプレンゴム(CR)、アクリロニトリルブタジエンゴム(NBR)、エチレンプロピレンジエン三元共重合体(EPDM)の少なくとも1種を用いることができる。
このような物性を有するカーボンブラックとしてはFEF、GPF、SRFなどを用いることができる。
上記カーボンブラックの含有量は、ゴム成分100質量部に対して、50質量部以下であると、好適である。これにより、低ロス化が可能であるとともに、転動時において変形により上記タイヤ用ゴム組成物から発生する熱の量が低減するので、その分、通信装置10への熱による損傷をさらに抑制できる。
例えば、パラフィン系オイルとしては、JX日鉱日石エネルギー株式会社製、商品名「スーパーオイルY22」などの市販品を使用することができる。また、ナフテン系オイルは、水添されたものであってもよいし、未水添のものであってもよい。ナフテン系オイルとしては、「ストレートアスファルト含有ナフテン系オイル三共油化工業株式会社製」、商品名「A/OMIX」などの市販品を使用することができる。
上記オイルの含有量を5質量部以下とすることにより、ゴムの機械的強度を向上することができる。また、上記オイルを含まない(0質量部)場合にも、カーボンブラック等の配合剤は十分に分散され、必要なゴム物性を得ることができる。特には、オイルの含有量を0~3質量部とすることが好ましい。
用いることができるカーボンナノチューブ(CNT)としては、グラフェンシートが丸まった棒状、若しくは糸状のもの、気相成長カーボンファイバー(VGCF)などが挙げられ、これらの市販品であるC100(Arkemasya社製)、若しくはNC7000(Nanocyl社製)などを用いることができる。これらのカーボンナノチューブ(CNT)は、さらに導電性を付与するとともに、上記カーボンブラックとは異なり、ゴムとの相互作用が小さく、応力歪曲線の高歪曲線の高歪領域で弾性率が低下し、破断伸び(Eb)が上がり、亀裂進展時に、ゴムのEbが大きいと、亀裂先端のエネルギーが緩和されて耐亀裂進展性が向上することとなる。
このケッチェンブラックおよびカーボンナノチューブの合計配合量を0.1質量部以上とすることにより、ゴム配合に導電性を付与することができ、一方、この含有量を6質量部以下とすることにより、ゴムの低ロス特性の低下を防止することができる。
なお、上記カーボンブラック、ケッチェンブラック、カーボンナノチューブ以外の充填材として、シリカ、クレー、タルク、炭酸カルシウムなどを用いることができる。
上記混練りの条件としては、特に制限はなく、混練り装置の投入体積やローターの回転速度、ラム圧等、および混練り温度や混練り時間、混練り装置の種類等の諸条件について目的に応じて適宜に選択することができる。このような混練り装置としては、通常、ゴム組成物の混練りに用いるバンバリーミキサーやインターミックス、ニーダー、ロール等が挙げられる。
0.9×{Mdx*A/(A+B)+Mdy*B/(A+B)}≧Mdz・・・(I)
上記式(I)を満たすタイヤ用ゴム組成物とすることにより、補強性および耐久性能を損なうことなく、電気抵抗の上昇がさらに抑制され、転がり抵抗がより低減されるとともに、耐久性にさらに優れたものとなる。
また、ケッチェンブラックおよびカーボンナノチューブの少なくとも1種を0.1~6質量部含むことにより、分散不良や低ロス性を悪化させることなく、導電性がさらに良好となるタイヤ用ゴム組成物が提供される。一般的に、導電性材料等は分散性が悪く、低ロス性を悪化させたり、ゴムとの相互作用が弱いことが知られているが、本発明では、導電性材料の種類や部数の検討の結果、ケッチェンブラックおよびカーボンナノチューブの少なくとも1種を特定部数配合することで、分散不良や低ロス化を悪化させることなく、導電性をさらに付与でき、また、上記導電性材料の補強性の低さを利用することで、さらに耐久性能に優れるタイヤ用ゴム組成物が提供される。
さらに、上記タイヤ用ゴム組成物において、充填材のうち2~15質量%にて、ケッチェンブラックおよびカーボンナノチューブの少なくとも1種を配合したものでは、上記低ロス化・補強性を維持しつつ、さらなる導電性の付与と、耐久性能がさらに良好となる利点を有する。
1M:タイヤ本体、 1a:トレッド部、 1b:サイドウォール部、 1c:ビード部、 1d:タイヤサイド部、
2:サイド補強ゴム、
3:低熱伝導部材、
4a:ビードコア、 4b:ビードフィラー、 4bu:ビードフィラーのタイヤ径方向外端、
5:カーカス、 5a:カーカスプライ、 5c:カーカスコード(コード)、 5r:被覆ゴム、 5M:プライ本体部、 5T:プライ折返し部、 5e:カーカスのプライ折返し部のタイヤ径方向外端、
6:ベルト、 6a:ベルト層、
7:トレッドゴム、
8:サイドゴム、
9:インナーライナー、
10:通信装置、
10e:RFタグ、
10b:アンテナ部、 10b1、10b2:アンテナ、
10f:被覆部、 10f1、10f2:被覆部材、
10c:ICチップ、
10u:通信装置のタイヤ径方向外端、
CL:タイヤ赤道面、
WD:タイヤ幅方向、 RD:タイヤ径方向、 CD:タイヤ周方向、
LD:通信装置の長手方向、 SD:通信装置の短手方向、 TD:通信装置の厚さ方向
Claims (5)
- タイヤであって、
前記タイヤのサイドウォール部に配置された、断面三日月状のサイド補強ゴムと、
前記サイド補強ゴムよりも低い熱伝導率を有する、低熱伝導部材と、
通信装置と、
を備え、
前記低熱伝導部材は、前記サイド補強ゴムと前記通信装置との間に位置している、タイヤ。 - 前記低熱伝導部材は、コードから構成されている、請求項1に記載のタイヤ。
- 前記通信装置は、前記タイヤのサイドゴムと前記低熱伝導部材との間に位置している、請求項1又は2に記載のタイヤ。
- 前記タイヤのサイドゴムは、カーボンブラックの含有量が、ゴム成分100質量部に対して、50質量部以下である、請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載のタイヤ。
- 前記通信装置は、RFタグを有する、請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載のタイヤ。
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