Method for single line tire ply construction

摘要

A method for positioning an end of a cord line at a target location on an annular tire building surface, includes positioning a cord line segment over the target location; tensioning the cord line segment between leading and trailing segment ends; and severing the cord line segment at a point between the leading and trailing segment ends so that the resultant cord line end is at the target location on the tire building surface. Transporting a severed portion of the cord line segment away from the annular tire building surface may be conducted and a tire cord ply may be constructed to extend from the cord line segment about at least a portion of the annular tire building surface prior to severing the cord line segment.