Abstract: Metal cord with three layers (C1+C2+C3) of 2+M+N construction, rubberized in situ, comprising a first layer or central layer (C1) comprised of two wires (10) of diameter d1 assembled in a helix at a pitch p1, around which central layer there are wound in a helix at a pitch p2, in a second layer (C2), M wires (11) of diameter d2, around which second layer there are wound in a helix at a pitch p3, in a third layer (C3), N wires (12) of diameter d3, the said cord being characterized in that it has the following characteristics (d1, d2, d3, p1, p2 and p3 being expressed in mm): 0.08?d1?0.50; 0.08?d2?0.50; 0.08?d3?0.

Abstract: Multistrand metal cord (C-1) having two layers (Ci, Ce) of J+K construction, which can especially be used for reinforcing tires for industrial vehicles, consisting of a core comprising J strands forming an inner layer (Ci), J varying from 1 to 4, around which core are wound, in a helix, with a helix pitch PK of between 20 and 70 mm, K outer strands forming an outer layer (Ce) around said inner layer (Ci), each outer strand: comprising a cord (10) having two layers (C1, C2) of L+M construction, rubberized in situ, comprising an inner layer (C1) comprised of L wires (11) of diameter d1, L varying from 1 to 4, and an outer layer (C2) of M wires (12), M being equal to or greater than 5, of diameter d2, which are wound together in a helix with a pitch p2 around the inner layer (C1); and having the following characteristics (d1, d2 and p2 being expressed in mm): 0.10<d1<0.50; 0.10<d2<0.

Abstract: Metal cable having two layers of construction 4+N comprising an inner layer C1 of 4 wires of diameter d1 wound together in a helix at a pitch p1, this layer C1 itself being surrounded by an outer layer C2 of N wires of diameter d2 wound together in a helix at a pitch p2, characterized in that said cable furthermore has the following characteristics (d1, d2, p1 and p2 in mm): 0.25<d1<0.40; 0.25<d2<0.40; 3.5<p1<7<p2<14. Such a cable, of preferred construction 4+9, is in particular usable for reinforcing tires, in particular as an anchoring means for a carcass reinforcement of a tire without a solid bead wire.

Abstract: Multistrand metal cord of K×(L+M) construction, which can especially be used for reinforcing tire belts for industrial vehicles, consisting of K elementary strands assembled in a helix, with a helix pitch PK, each elementary strand: consisting of a cord (10) having two layers (Ci, Ce) of L+M construction, rubberized in situ, comprising an inner layer (Ci) consisting of L wires (11) of diameter d1, L varying from 1 to 4, and an outer layer (Ce) of M wires (12), M being equal to or greater than 5, of diameter d2, which are assembled in a helix with a pitch p2 around the inner layer (Ci); and having the following characteristics (d1, d2 and p2 being expressed in mm): 0.10<d1<0.50; 0.10<d2<0.

Abstract: Metal cord (C-1) with three layers (C1, C2, C3), which is rubberized in situ, comprising a core or first layer (10, C1) of diameter d1, around which there are wound together in a helix at a pitch p2, in a second layer (C2), N wires (11) of diameter d2, N varying from 5 to 7, around which there are wound together in a helix at a pitch p3, in a third layer (C3), P wires (12) of diameter d3, the said cord being characterized in that it has the following characteristics (d1, d2, d3, p2 and p3 being expressed in mm): 0.08?d1?0.40; 0.08?d2?0.35; 0.08?d3?0.35; 5?(d1+d2)<p2?p3<10?(d1+2d2+d3); over any 2 cm length of cord, a rubber composition called “filling rubber” (13) is present in each of the capillaries (14) lying on the one hand between the core (C1) and the N wires of the second layer (C2), and on the other hand between the N wires of the second layer (C2) and the P wires of the third layer (C3); the content of filling rubber in the cord is comprised between 5 and 30 mg per gram of cord.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a metal cord with three concentric layers (C1, C2, C3), of the type rubberized in situ, i.e.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a metal cord with three concentric layers (C1, C2, C3), of the type rubberized in situ, i.e.

Abstract: Elastic metal/textile composite cord (C-1) having two layers (Ci, Ce) of 1+N construction, formed from a core or inner layer (Ci) comprising a textile core thread (10) of diameter d1 and a metal outer layer (Ce) of N wires (12) of diameter d2 wound together in a helix with a pitch p2 around the layer Ci, said cord being characterized in that it has the following characteristics (p2 in mm): As>1.0%; At>4.0%; Af>6.0%; d1>1.1d2; 4<p2<14; and the core thread (10) is a textile fibre and is embedded in a sheath (11) of diene elastomer composition, As being the structural elongation of the composite cord, At its total elongation at break, and Af being the elongation at break of the textile fibre. Use of such a cord for the reinforcement of tires, for example in the belt of these tires.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a metal cord with three concentric layers (C1, C2, C3), rubberized in situ, of M+N+P construction, comprising a first, internal, layer (C1) consisting of M wires of diameter d1, M varying from 1 to 4, around which there are wound together in a helix, at a pitch p2, in a second, intermediate, layer (C2), N wires of diameter d2, N varying from 3 to 12, around which there are wound together as a helix at a pitch p3, in a third, outer, layer (C3), P wires of diameter d3, P varying from 8 to 20, the said method comprising the following steps which are performed in line: an assembling step by twisting the N wires around the first layer (C1) in order to form, at a point named the “assembling point”, an intermediate cord named a “core strand” of M+N construction; downstream of the assembling point, a sheathing step in which the M+N core strand is sheathed with a rubber composition named “filling rubber” in the uncrosslinked state; an assembling step in which the P wires of the first layer (C3)

Abstract: A metal cord (C-1) having two layers (Ci, Ce) of 3+N construction, rubberized in situ, comprising an inner layer (Ci) formed from three core wires (10) of diameter d, wound together in a helix with a pitch p1 and an outer layer (Ce) of N wires (11) N varying from 6 to 12, of diameter d2, which are wound together in a helix with a pitch p2 around the inner layer (Ci), said cord being characterized in that it has the following characteristics (d1, d2, p1 and p2 being in mm): 0.08<d1<0.30; 0.08<d2?0.20; p1/p2?1; 3<p1<30; 6<p2<30; the inner layer is sheathed with a diene rubber composition called a “filling rubber” (12) which, for any length of cord of 2 cm or more, is present in the central channel (13) formed by the three core wires and in each of the gaps lying between the three core wires (10) and the N wires (11) of the outer layer (Ce); the content of filling rubber in the cord is between 5 and 35 mg per g of cord.

Abstract: Metal cable having two layers of construction 4+N comprising an inner layer C1 of 4 wires of diameter d1 wound together in a helix at a pitch p1, this layer C1 itself being surrounded by an outer layer C2 of N wires of diameter d2 wound together in a helix at a pitch p2, characterised in that said cable furthermore has the following characteristics (d1, d2, p1 and p2 in mm): 0.25<d1<0.40; 0.25<d2<0.40; 3.5<p1<7<p2<14. Such a cable, of preferred construction 4+9, is in particular usable for reinforcing tires, in particular as an anchoring means for a carcass reinforcement of a tire without a solid bead wire.

Abstract: Metal cord (C-1) having two layers (Ci, Ce) of 3+N construction, rubberized in situ, comprising an inner layer (Ci) formed from three core wires (10) of diameter d1 wound together in a helix with a pitch p1 and an outer layer (Ce) of N wires (11) N varying from 6 to 12, of diameter d2, which are wound together in a helix with a pitch p2 around the inner layer (Ci), wherein said cord has the following characteristics (d1, d2, p1 and p2 are expressed in mm): 0.20<d1<0.50; 0.20<d2<0.50; p1/p2?1; 5<p1<30; 10<p2<30; the inner layer is sheathed with a diene rubber composition called a “filling rubber” (12) which, for any length of cord of at least 2 cm, is present in the central channel (13) formed by the three core wires and in each of the gaps lying between the three core wires (10) and the N wires (11) of the outer layer (Ce); and the content of filling rubber in the cord is between 5 and 30 mg per g of cord.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a metal cable having two layers (Ci, Ce) of construction M+N, comprising an inner layer (Ci) having M wires of diameter d1 wound together in a helix at a pitch p1, M varying from 2 to 4, and an outer layer (Ce) of N wires of diameter d2, wound together in a helix at a pitch p2 around the inner layer (Ci), the method comprising the following steps performed in line: a step of assembling the M core wires by twisting to form the inner layer (Ci) at a point of assembling; downstream of the point of assembling of the M core wires, a step of sheathing the inner layer (Ci) with a diene rubber composition called “filling rubber”, in the raw state; a step of assembling the N wires of the outer layer (Ce) by twisting around the inner layer (Ci) thus sheathed; and a step of twist balancing. Also disclosed is a device for implementing such a method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-layered metal cable of construction L+M+N usable as a reinforcing element for a tire carcass reinforcement, comprising an inner layer C1 having L wires of diameter d1 with L being from 1 to 4, surrounded by an intermediate layer C2 of M wires of diameter d2 wound together in a helix at a pitch p2 with M being from 3 to 12, said layer C2 being surrounded by an outer layer C3 of N wires of diameter d3 wound together in a helix at a pitch p3 with N being from 8 to 20, said cable being characterised in that a sheath formed of a cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer covers at least said layer C2. The invention furthermore relates to the articles or semi-finished products made of plastics material and/or rubber which are reinforced by such a multi-layer cable, in particular to tires used in industrial vehicles, more particularly heavy-vehicle tires and their carcass reinforcement plies.

Abstract: Elastic metal/textile composite cord (C-1) having two layers (Ci, Ce) of 1+N construction, formed from a core or inner layer (Ci) comprising a textile core thread (10) of diameter d1 and a metal outer layer (Ce) of N wires (12) of diameter d2 wound together in a helix with a pitch p2 around the layer Ci, said cord being characterized in that it has the following characteristics (p2 in mm): As>1.0%; At>4.0%; Af>6.0%; d1>1.1d2; 4<p2<14; and the core thread (10) is a textile fibre and is embedded in a sheath (11) of diene elastomer composition, As being the structural elongation of the composite cord, At its total elongation at break, and Af being the elongation at break of the textile fibre. Use of such a cord for the reinforcement of tires, for example in the belt of these tires.

Abstract: A hybrid layered cable for use in tire reinforcement includes a non-metallic internal layer and an unsaturated external layer including 3-12 strands. Each strand is at least partly metallic and is helically wound around the internal layer. Each strand includes at least 3 filaments wound helically together. The cable has a relative elongation at break, measured in tension in accordance with the standard ISO 6892 of 1984, which is higher than 7%.

Abstract: Metal cable having two layers of construction 4+N comprising an inner layer C1 of four wires of diameter d1 wound together in a helix at a pitch p1, this layer C1 itself being surrounded by an outer layer C2 of N wires of diameter d2 wound together in a helix at a pitch p2. The cable has the following characteristics (d1, d2, p1 and p2 in mm): 0.25<d1<0.40, 0.25<d2<0.40, 3.5<p1<7<p2<14. Such a cable, of preferred construction 4+9, is in particular usable for reinforcing tires, in particular as an anchoring means for a carcass reinforcement of a tire without a solid bead wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-layered metal cable of construction L+M+N usable as a reinforcing element for a tire carcass reinforcement, comprising an inner layer C1 having L wires of diameter d1 with L being from 1 to 4, surrounded by an intermediate layer C2 of M wires of diameter d2 wound together in a helix at a pitch p2 with M being from 3 to 12, said layer C2 being surrounded by an outer layer C3 of N wires of diameter d3 wound together in a helix at a pitch p3 with N being from 8 to 20, said cable being characterised in that a sheath formed of a cross-linkable or cross-linked rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer covers at least said layer C2. The invention furthermore relates to the articles or semi-finished products made of plastics material and/or rubber which are reinforced by such a multi-layer cable, in particular to tires used in industrial vehicles, more particularly heavy-vehicle tires and their carcass reinforcement plies.

Abstract: The present invention concerns hybrid layered cables some of which can be used to reinforce at least one crown protection ply of tyres for heavy vehicles or earthmovers, and others to reinforce the beads of tyres for light motorised vehicles such as motorcycles. The invention also concerns a composite fabric usable as a crown protection ply of such heavy vehicles or earthmovers, and a bead wire designed to reinforce the said beads and the aforesaid tyres. A hybrid layered cable (C) according to the invention comprises a non-metallic internal layer (Ci) and an unsaturated external layer (Ce) comprising strands (T) each of which is at least in part metallic and which are wound in helix around the said internal layer, the said cable having a relative elongation at break At, measured in tension in accordance with the standard ISO 6892 of 1984, which is higher than 7%.