Automatic de-molding device for flat rubber treads

摘要

A method of automatically de-molding a tread from a mold is provided utilizing an automatic de-molding apparatus. The automatic de-molding device utilizes at least one anchoring member that is inserted into the mold and automatically secures the tread to the de-molding apparatus wherein the mold is mechanically removed from the mold.

主权项

1. An automated device for removing a cured tread from a mold, the device comprising:
a first member comprising an anchoring member, the first member selectively moveable between a tread engaging position within a molding cavity of a mold, a first member tread pinching position external to the molding cavity of the mold, and a tread removal position; a second member selectively moveable to a second member tread pinching position when the first member is in the first member tread pinching position; the second member further selectively moveable with the first member to the tread removal position while maintaining the second member tread pinching position with the first member.