Nokian Tyres has been granted a patent for a tread block arrangement in tires, featuring a sipe with parallel walls. The design includes an inclined section on the first wall, allowing the sipe’s width to increase towards the bottom, enhancing performance characteristics. GlobalData’s report on Nokian Tyres gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Nokian Tyres, Anti-skid tyre treads was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nokian Tyres's grant share as of July 2024 was 71%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Tread block arrangement for improved tire performance
The granted patent US12054009B2 presents a novel tread block arrangement designed for tires or tread bands, featuring a unique sipe structure. The primary claim outlines a tread block that includes a sipe defined by two parallel walls, with the first wall incorporating at least one inclined section. This inclined section is characterized by a width that increases towards the bottom of the sipe and is strategically positioned at every other convex section of the first wall. The design also includes various configurations, such as multiple inclined sections, sinusoidal patterns at the top of the sipe, and alternating indentations along the walls, enhancing the tread's performance and adaptability.
Further claims expand on the initial design by detailing the construction of the tire itself, which may incorporate shoulder and middle tread blocks, with the latter featuring the innovative sipe design. Additionally, the patent describes a lamella plate that facilitates the formation of the sipe, highlighting its structural features, including expanded sections that create inclined surfaces. This lamella plate is integral to the manufacturing process, ensuring that the tread block arrangement achieves the desired performance characteristics. Overall, the patent emphasizes advancements in tire tread design aimed at improving traction and handling through innovative sipe configurations.
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