Vehicle tyre and tyre vulcanization mould with blades

摘要

Some of the raised tread block areas (1) have fine cuts (2a,2b) and the projection from the base of the cut forms a rib in the region closest to the cut base. The outer ends (7a,7b) of the projections broaden out to form a circular shape when viewed perpendicular to the cut. Independent claims are also included for: (a) lamellae which have slit-like openings extending from their free end into a circular shaped cut-out facing the root of the lamellae; and (b) a tire vulcanizing mold including the lamellae. Preferred Features: The radial length of the rib is greater than its width which is constant in the area close to the base of the cut. The radial distance of the broadened area of the projections to the tire tread surface can vary. When viewed perpendicular to the tread surface the cuts (2a,2b) form a honeycomb of regular hexagons, those at the edges of the raised tread areas being open to the outer edges.