Hankook Tire & Technology has patented a tire featuring a sidewall pattern formed by hexagon-shaped unit patterns. The design includes concaved portions and is tailored to fit the shape of the pattern forming area, enhancing aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. GlobalData’s report on Hankook Tire & Technology 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 Hankook Tire & Technology, Anti-skid tyre treads was a key innovation area identified from patents. Hankook Tire & Technology's grant share as of July 2024 was 61%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Tire with hexagon-shaped patterns on sidewall
The patent US12036822B2 describes a tire featuring a unique sidewall design characterized by a pattern forming area that displays a series of hexagon-shaped unit patterns. These unit patterns are arranged continuously and are specifically designed so that the patterns at the edges of the forming area are cut to match the overall shape of the area. Each unit pattern consists of multiple concaved portions that are strategically arranged, extending across a center area and two side areas. The design incorporates imaginary extension lines that connect the peaks of one side to points on the opposite side, allowing the concaved portions to follow the outer shape of the unit pattern while bending at these lines.
Further detailing the design, the patent claims that the angle of the concaved portions decreases gradually from one side of the unit pattern to the other. Additionally, the unit patterns are structured such that their outer edge portions protrude higher than the concaved portions, enhancing the visual and functional aspects of the tire. Notably, the outer edge portions of adjacent unit patterns are designed to connect seamlessly, creating a cohesive appearance across the tire's sidewall. This innovative design aims to improve both the aesthetic appeal and performance characteristics of the tire.
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