Apparatus for stitching and seaming elastomeric fillers to tire beads

摘要

A device that automatically performs a complete cycle of stitching and seaming an apex to a tire bead. A microprocessor controller is initially programmed by an operator of the present device with certain parameters relating to the bead and apex to be joined. The device is essentially comprised of three assemblies: a bead winding assembly, an apex delivery assembly, and a stitch and seam assembly.