Abstract: A pneumatic tire of the belted type has a radial reinforcement in the side walls and tread portions of the body, anchored to the bead rings thereof and in the flattened tread portion a circumferential belt formed by flattened helical links looped or interlaced together and having their axes transverse to the circumferential direction is disposed in the flattened tread portion between the radial reinforcement and the outer surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer or laminated compound body, in particular vehicle tire in which at least one first layer or ply, in particular on polyurethane basis, is bonded via a coupling agent layer on polyurethane basis to a second layer or ply, in particular on polydiene basis, which layer is preferably at least essentially free of polyurethane. According to the invention, it is provided that the coupling agent layer is formed of a polyenol polyurethane whose polyenol component in a manner known per se has an OH-functionality of less than 2.1, in particular of 1.7 to 2.05, preferably of 1.9 to 2.0, at preferably terminal hydroxyl groups, and/or a corresponding polyenethiol polyurethane. The invention further relates to a process for the production of the compound body and a coupling mass for performing the process.

Abstract: A method of building a tire in a mold having a mold core and a cavity between the mold core and the inner walls of the mold, the cavity defining tread, sidewa1l, and bead areas of the tire. A flexible mesh fabric is tied to the mold core by tying together corresponding ends of strings running through respective edges of the fabric extending around respective sides of the core. The fabric serves as a spacer between a radial reinforcement and an inner surface of the tire. The fabric is placed on the core such that it remains in spaced relation to the bead ring area of the tire. The tire body is formed of a castable or sprayable elastomer.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire produced of elastomers, especially cast or injection molded polyurethanes has an inner body in which a reinforcement is embedded and anchored by means of holding ropes. The inner body may be provided as a closed tubular body and is encased by an outer body which accommodates a belt and is outwardly provided with a tread. At its side walls, the outer body is provided with respective bead cores in which area, the inner body of the tire is connected to the outer body.

Abstract: A tire which is formed by tying a knitted fabric spacer onto the tire mold core, spot welding the belt or other reinforcement to this spacer and then forming the tire body of a castable and/or sprayable elastomer.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding a tire with an annular reinforcement below the tread surface includes a first set of molding segments for molding a tire, a winding mechanism for winding a flexible reinforcement band or thread about the molded tire under tension and a second group of molding segments for molding a tread surface portion about the reinforced tire body.

Abstract: Object of the invention are new diisatoic acid and triisatoic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein n represents 2 or 3, X stands for oxygen or sulfur and R for a group of the general formula IIY--Z--B].sub.m, (II)in which m stands for 1 or 2, Y for B when m is 1 and Y further represents a di- or trivalent alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms when m is 2, B represents alkylene with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and Z stands for phenylene-1,4-dioxy or diphenylene-4,4'-dioxy optionally singly or multiply substituted by Cl, NO.sub.2 or alkyl or for a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring which is optionally substituted by one or more of said substituents and has one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of N, S and O as members of the ring, with a benzene nucleus optionally being annulated to said ring, and a process for the production of these compounds which is characterized in that a compound of the general formula IIIR--XH).sub.

Abstract: The process for manufacturing pneumatic tires comprises as essential step the manufacture of a tire body by winding cords or cables (3, 23, 35). The cord or cable is withdrawn from a supply reel (7) under constant tension and laid around and anchored to the bead cores (2; 22; 36; 39) arranged at both sides of the tire. In addition a peripherally extending belt is applied which again can be formed by winding cords or cables, and the tire is completed by injection molding or die casting elastomeric material. An apparatus suitable for performing said process comprises in addition to an interior mold (1, 21, 38) two sets of outer molds, the first set allowing the shaping of an inner tire layer provided with protrusions serving as spacers for the winding of cables or cords and the second set corresponding to the external shape of the tire (FIG. 2).

Abstract: Polyurea polymer compositions produced by reaction of isocyanates with compounds having terminal amino groups, said compounds being of the formula ##STR1## wherein z is 2 or 3, X is oxygen or sulfur and R stands for a z-valent group of the formula ##STR2## wherein k is 1 or 2, A is alkylidene or alkylated or non-alkylated vinylene, Y is B when k=1 and z=2; when k=2 and z=2; then Y is --CH.sub.2 --; when k=2 and z=3, then Y is ##STR3## and B in each case represents a divalent polyalkylene ether group or a polyalkylene thioether group such as is obtained by removal of the hydroxyl or mercapto groups from a polyalkylene ether diol or a polyalkylene thioether diol of a molecular weight of 100 to 15000. The polymer compositions are useful for the formation of vehicle tires of all types and for the formation of portions of vehicle wheels, for belts, fasteners and shoe soles.

Abstract: A method for molding a tire with an annular reinforcement below the tread surface in which first a tire body is molded and then a flexible reinforcement formed by bands or threads is wound, preferably under tension, in form of a helix about the circumference of the tire body, whereafter a tread surface portion is molded about the tire body and the reinforcement thereon; and an apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Polyurea polymer compositions produced by the isocyanate polyaddition process by reacting compounds having terminal groups and represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein z is an integer of 2 to 4, X is oxygen or sulfur and R is a group of the formula:-Y-[Ar-B].sub.kwherein k is an integer of 1 to 4, Ar is an aromatic group, Y is B when k is 1 and when k is 2, then Y is an alkylidene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and B represents a divalent polyalkylene ether group or polyalkylene thioether group such as is obtained by the removal of the hydroxyl or mercapto groups from a polyalkylene ether diol or a polyalkylene thioether diol of a molecular weight of about 100 to 15000, with a polyisocyanate. The polymer compositions are useful for the formation of vehicle tires of all types and for the formation of portions of vehicle wheels, for belts, fasteners and shoe soles.

Abstract: New polyurea polymer compositions are disclosed which are prepared by a polyaddition reaction of a polyisocyanate with a compound having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur and R represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are hydrogen or halogen and B stands for a divalent polyalkylene ether group or a polyalkylene thioether group such as it is obtained by removal of the hydroxyl or mercapto groups from a polyalkylene ether diol or from a polyalkylene thioether dithiol of a molecular weight of 100 to 15000. The polymer composition are useful for the formation of vehicle tires of all types including plastic components for parts of wheels, for conveyor belts, fasteners and shoe soles.

Abstract: A self-supporting motor-vehicle tire has an outer ring supporting the tread, an inner ring adapted to be fitted to a rim or to be placed upon a hub, and supporting elements uniting the said rings. The supporting elements are in the form of honeycomb-like cells running substantially parallel to the axis of the tire, the average wall thickness of the cells being less than approximately one-thirtieth of the width of the tire, while the average cross-sectional area of the interior of a cell, expressed in cm.sup.2, is less than about one-tenth of the corresponding tire width measured in centimeters.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel poly(thio)ethers having terminal amino groups, a process for their production and their application in the production of polyureas showing increased thermal stability and improved tensile and structural strength.

Abstract: Poly(thio) ethers having terminal amino groups, said ethers having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur and R stands for a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 represent hydrogen or halogen and B stands for a divalent polyalkylene ether group or a polyalkylene thioether group or mixtures thereof such as is obtained by removal of the hydroxyl or mercapto groups from a polyalkylene ether diol or a polyalkylene thioether dithiol of a molecular weight of 100 to 15000. A process for the production and application is also disclosed. These ethers are used in the production of poly ureas having increased thermal stability and improved tensile and structural strength.

Abstract: Compounds having terminal amino groups and being of the general formula ##STR1## wherein z is an integer of 2 to 4, X is oxygen or sulfur and R is a group of the formula--Y--[Ar--B].sub.k (II)wherein k is an integer of 1 to 4,Ar is aromatic,When k = 1, Y is B and when k = 2 to 4 then Y is an akylidene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms,B represents divalent polyalkylene ether or polyalkylene thioether such as it is obtained by removal of the hydroxyl or mercapto groups from a polyalkylene ether diol or a polyalkylene thioether dithiol of a molecular weight of about 100 to 15000. The compounds are useful to prepare polyureas.

Abstract: A process for producing polyurethane elastomers in which a polyester diol is formed with a molecular weight between 3000 and 30,000 and is then reacted with a diisocyanate. ##STR1## wherein A is D, --(CH.sub.2) .sub.m O--.sub.n or ##STR2## B is --(CH.sub.2 --or --CH= CH-- and D is a bivalent residue formed by removing the hydroxyl group from one of the following diols:Bis-[5,5-dimethyl-3- (2-hydroxyethyl)-hydantoinyl]-methane,Sebacinic acid-di-{1-methyl-2-[3-(2-hydroxyethyl]-4,4-dimethyl-hydantoinyl}-ethyl ester,1,3-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin1,3-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-benzimidazolone1,3-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrabromo bezimidazolone1,3-di-(2-hydroxyethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-bezimidazoloneBis-[5,5-dimethyl-3-(2-hydroxypropyl)-hydantoinyl]-methane1,3-di-(2-hydroxypropyl)-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin or1,3-di-(2-hydroxypropyl)-benzimidazolonee, m and n being whole numbers.

Abstract: A tire body of elastomeric material, terminating in two beads on opposite sides of its cavity, has a sole free of reinforcing cords carrying a tread on its outer surface and a belt of elastomeric material disposed either between the tread and the body or on the inner body surface. The belt has a stress/strain ratio at 20.degree. C and with 50% elongation which is at least 30% higher than the corresponding stress/strain ratio of the tire body.

Abstract: A molded vehicular tire is internally partitioned by a set of angularly equispaced webs integral with its toroidal casing, the webs being separated from the inner wall surfaces of the casing by arcuate gaps extending laterally from the region of its sole but terminating short of its beads. The webs, attached to the tire casing at three points, act as reinforcements allowing the tire to be used even without internal air pressure.

Abstract: A casting or injection mold for vehicle tires comprises two separable half-shells together defining an annular cavity into which a segmented core is introduced, radially inwardly converging core segments alternating with parallel-sided or radially inwardly diverging core segments to facilitate extraction of the core from the molded tire. In operation, one or more of the non-converging segments are immobilized within the mold, with the aid of mating formations on these segments and on the two half-shells, while the converging segments are urged radially inwardly by resilient or fluidic forces. In a specific embodiment these forces are supplied by a contractile annular spring with projections received in axially extending undercuts of all the segments.