摘要 |
<p>A winding unit (14) for forming a toroidal carcass (1) by winding a textile cord (5) in a spiral about a toroidal frame (7) defined by two coaxial annular beads (2) and by a removable annular element (9) located outwards of the beads (2) to define, with the beads (2), two annular openings (11); the unit (14) presenting a plate element (16) releasably connectable to the annular element (9), and a sprocket chain (27) supporting a spool (43) for the cord (5), and movable continuously, along a groove (25) formed on the plate element (16) and defining an endless path (P), to form a toroidal reticulated structure (4) about the annular element (9) and the beads (2); the endless path (P) presenting a C-shaped branch (P1) extending, in use, about the annular element (9), and an omega-shaped branch (P2) extending about a hole (21) for the passage of a respective bead (2), about the annular element (9), and through the two annular openings (11). <IMAGE> <IMAGE></p> |