Goodyear Tire & Rubber patented a method for forming composite treads by coextruding different compounds onto a tire building drum. The resulting tire tread has varying ratios of compounds for improved wear resistance. GlobalData’s report on Goodyear Tire & Rubber 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 Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Anti-skid tyre treads was a key innovation area identified from patents. Goodyear Tire & Rubber's grant share as of May 2024 was 73%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Composite tread for tires with varying compound ratios
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11993110B2) discloses a tire design with a unique tread structure aimed at improving performance and durability. The tread of the tire includes a base layer and tread blocks formed from coextruded strips with specific compositions. The outer edge of the tread blocks is made of a different compound for enhanced performance, while the inner portion of each tread block is formed from a specific compound to optimize wear resistance.
Furthermore, the patent details the specific composition ranges for the compounds used in the tread, along with variations in the cross-sectional shapes of the coextruded strips. The design also includes grooves between tread blocks, with specific compositions for the groove bottom to enhance overall tire performance. The tire tread design aims to provide high wear resistance and improved performance characteristics, making it a significant innovation in the field of tire technology.
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