Chuck for tire uniformity machine

摘要

An apparatus for accurately positioning a tire in a tire uniformity machine. The apparatus includes two members axially movable relative to each other and adapted to mate to form an annular channel for the mounting of a tire, radially movable pawls mounted in one of the members, and a plunger in the other member operative to cam the pawls into engagement with the two members when brought together to lock the members together and prevent their separation during operation of the machine.