摘要 |
<p>A device (10) and method for removing rubber material (24) from vehicle tyres (13). The device includes a cutter (22) for removing rubber material (24) from the tyre (13). A wheel and tyre assembly (12) is removed from a vehicle and supported on the device (10). The cutter (22) can be positioned in contact with the tyre (13), and the device (10) can move the cutter (22) and the wheel and tyre assembly (12) relative to one another so that rubber material (24) is removed from the tyre (13). Sensor means are used for determining the depth of rubber material present on tyre and there is an extendable chuck (20) for locating the wheel.</p> |