Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a power supply, a first switch coupled, a second switch, and a second resistor. The first switch is coupled to the power supply and a low voltage control block. The second switch is coupled to the power supply and the first switch. The second resistor is coupled to the second switch to generate heat in response to being energized. The first switch is to control activation of the second switch via a fire signal from the low voltage control block and through the first resistor to energize the second resistor and cause a nozzle chamber to dispense a printing fluid.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a head that discharges ink droplets, and a control unit that performs discharge control of the head. When printing a boundary region formed by an end portion of a first image and an end portion of a second image that is lighter than the first image, in discharge control of a specific ink, among a plurality of inks for printing the end portion of the first image, that exhibits lightness, when forming the end portion of the first image, lower than lightness of the end portion of the second image by a predetermined value or more, the control unit performs specific ink discharge control to cause a number of dots per unit area constituting the end portion of the first image to be smaller than a number of dots per unit area constituting a normal portion, of the first image, that is adjacent to the end portion of the first image.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid discharge unit, a position detector, and circuitry. The liquid discharge unit has a liquid discharge port and discharges a liquid from the liquid discharge port toward an object. The position detector detects a position of the liquid discharge unit relative to the object. The circuitry calculates a movement trajectory of the liquid discharge unit based on the position of the liquid discharge unit detected by the position detector. Further, the circuitry performs a first operation of causing the liquid discharge unit to move along the movement trajectory without discharging the liquid and performs a second operation of causing the liquid discharge unit to move along the movement trajectory while discharging the liquid to the object after the first operation.

Abstract: There are provided a liquid jet head and so on capable of enhancing the convenience. The liquid jet head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a jet section, a plurality of drive boards, at least one drive device, a waveform setting section, a control switch section, an external control line in which first control communication is performed, an internal control line in which second control communication is performed, and a plurality of drive control lines in which third control communication is individually performed. The waveform setting section generates second waveform configuration information for setting the drive waveform based on first waveform configuration information transmitted from the outside of the liquid jet head using the first control communication.

Abstract: A drop ejector array device includes a first plurality and a second plurality of drop ejectors that are alternatingly disposed along an array direction on the substrate surface. A voltage input terminal and a current return terminal are disposed on the substrate surface. A first power bus line connects the first plurality to the voltage input terminal. A second power bus line connects the second plurality to the voltage input terminal. The second power bus line is electrically connected to the first power bus line by a primary power bus connector line. A first current return bus line connects the first plurality to the current return terminal. A second current return bus line connects the second plurality to the current return terminal. The second current return bus line is electrically connected to the first current return bus line by a primary current return bus connector line.

Abstract: A liquid jet head and so on capable of enhancing the convenience while improving the performance are provided. The liquid jet head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a jet section configured to jet liquid, at least one drive device which applies a drive signal having a predetermined drive waveform to the jet section to thereby cause the jet section to jet the liquid, and a waveform setting section configured to generate regular waveform configuration information for setting the drive waveform based on simplified waveform configuration information supplied from an outside of the liquid jet head.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus includes: a liquid ejecting head that includes a nozzle surface on which a nozzle is open and that ejects a liquid through the nozzle; a housing that accommodates the liquid ejecting head; a moving mechanism that moves the liquid ejecting head relative to the housing in a moving direction intersecting the nozzle surface; and a duct in which a fluid flows, in which the duct includes a first coupling section coupled to the housing and a second coupling section coupled to the liquid ejecting head and is configured to expand and contract in the moving direction.

Abstract: A method for forming at least one plurality of printed dots on a surface, with help of at least one plurality of drops generated by a printhead of a continuous inkjet printer. The method comprises, for each plurality of printed dots: deciding, whether all drops of the at least one plurality of drops are protected from perturbations due to the air resistance or whether at least one drop of the at least one plurality of drops is not protected from the perturbations; generating and charging each drop of the at least one plurality of drops according to whether it is protected from the perturbations or not protected from the perturbations; and printing the at least one plurality of drops on the surface.

Abstract: The present specification describes a manifold for a fluid ejection system. The manifold includes a rotational connector on a first side surface, a plurality of pen interconnects on a bottom surface of the manifold, and a sliding surface on a top surface of the manifold. The sliding surface is to accommodate a fluidic interface. Sliding the fluidic interface along the sliding surface extends needles from the fluidic interface through the plurality of pen interconnects into a plurality of pens.

Abstract: A fluid propelling apparatus, including a plastic compound, a MEMS at least partially surrounded by the compound, and a heat sink next to the MEMS, to transfer heat away from the MEMS, wherein the heat sink is at least partly surrounded by the compound.

Abstract: An inkjet apparatus comprises a stage, and an inkjet head positioned over the stage and including a plurality of nozzles through which ink including a plurality of particles is discharged. The inkjet head comprises a base portion constituting a main body of the inkjet head, a discharge portion adjacent to the base portion and including the plurality of nozzles, and an inner flow path between the base portion and the discharge portion and configured to accommodate the ink, wherein the base portion includes a first surface contacting the inner flow path, and at least a part of the first surface is at an incline.

Abstract: At times, devices, such as semiconductor devices, may be attached to molded structures. The molded structure may have through holes or channels through which fluids and gasses (among other things) may travel, A number of processes exist for creating molded structures with through holes or channels. For instance, build up processes, such as lithography on dry film, may be used to create molded structures with through holes or channels. Substrate bonding and/or welding may also be used to yield molded structures with through holes or channels.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a platen that supports a recording medium and is provided at a position facing a recording head, a holding container, detachably attached to the recording apparatus, that holds an absorber for absorbing and holding liquid discharged from the recording head, and a path member that is at least partly disposed under the platen and forms a path in which liquid flows, wherein the path member has a protrusion part configured to contact the absorber in a state where the holding container is attached to the recording apparatus.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus. A print head includes a nozzle that discharges a liquid. A recovery unit includes a cap that caps the nozzle and a pump that suctions a liquid from the nozzle via the cap, and discharges to a waste liquid tank that accommodates a waste liquid of suctioned liquid. A control unit causes the recovery unit to execute at least one of a first recovery operation, in which the suction pump is driven at a first driving amount, or a second recovery operation, in which the pump is driven at a second driving amount smaller than the first driving amount, based on an amount of waste liquid discharged to the waste liquid tank.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a recovery unit, a retaining container, and a first portion. The recovery unit performs recovery operation to recover a recording head to eject liquid. The retaining container is removably installed in the recording apparatus and retains liquid discharged from the recovery unit. The first portion comes in contact with a second portion on the retaining container. To put the retaining container into a restricted state in which movement of the retaining container in a first direction is restricted, the first portion comes in contact with the second portion in a middle of removal of the retaining container in the first direction from an installed state in which the retaining container is installed in the recording apparatus.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus comprising: a discharge unit for performing recording processing in which a liquid is discharged onto a recording medium; a waste liquid containing unit for containing a waste liquid; a mount unit to which the waste liquid containing unit is mounted; a detection unit for detecting whether the waste liquid containing unit is mounted; and a control unit for controlling a discharge operation of a liquid from the discharge unit, wherein if the detection unit detects that the waste liquid containing unit is not mounted, the control unit controls not to perform the discharge operation, and the control unit performs a first recovery operation for restoring the discharge unit after the detection unit has detected that the waste liquid containing unit is not mounted, and before the next execution of the recording processing.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a first absorbent member extending in a discharge region to which a discharge unit capable of discharging a liquid onto a medium discharges liquid, and configured to be capable of accepting the liquid discharged from the discharge unit, a second absorbent member arranged spaced apart from the first absorbent member to accept liquid flowed out from the first absorbent member when the liquid discharge apparatus is inclined from a posture for use of the liquid discharge to a predetermined direction, and a positioning portion configured to position the second absorbent member at a position spaced apart from the first absorbent member.

Abstract: There is provided a cleaning liquid usable for cleaning of an ink-jet recording apparatus, the cleaning liquid including: a first water-soluble organic solvent, a vapor pressure at 20° C. of the first water-soluble organic solvent being not less than 7 Pa; a second water-soluble organic solvent, a vapor pressure at 20° C. of the second water-soluble organic solvent being not more than 1 Pa; a nonionic surfactant; and water. The cleaning liquid satisfies the following conditions (1) to (3): Condition (1): 10?A+B?60; Condition (2): A/B?1; Condition (3): (A+B)/C?10. In the conditions (1) to (3), A: a content amount (% by mass) of the first water-soluble organic solvent, B: a content amount (% by mass) of the second water-soluble organic solvent, and C: a content amount (% by mass) of the nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: A cleaning liquid, usable for cleaning of an ink-jet recording apparatus, includes: a nonionic surfactant, solubility of the nonionic surfactant in water at 20° C. being less than 0.2% by mass; a first water-soluble organic solvent of which solubility parameter is not less than 13; a second water-soluble organic solvent of which solubility parameter is less than 12; and water. The cleaning liquid satisfies the following conditions (1) to (4): X?0.1;??Condition (1): A?B?0;??Condition (2): B/X?15;??Condition (3): 10?A+B?60.??Condition (4): X: a content amount (% by mass) of the nonionic surfactant, A: a content amount (% by mass) of the first water-soluble organic solvent, and B: a content amount (% by mass) of the second water-soluble organic solvent.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus. A discharge head is provided with a discharge port that discharges a liquid. A retention portion is facing the discharge head, and retains the liquid between the discharge head and the retention portion. A detection unit detects that the discharge port is covered with the liquid after the liquid is supplied between the discharge head and the retention portion.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a discharging unit configured to be capable of discharging a plurality of kinds of liquids onto a medium, and a waste liquid tank including a storage part configured to store a waste liquid of the liquid. The waste liquid tank includes a first inflow port and a second inflow port from which the waste liquid flows into the storage part, and a restriction portion located between the first inflow port and the second inflow port, and configured to restrict movement of the waste liquid in the storage part.

Abstract: A print substance container includes a print substance reservoir, a flange, and sensor system. The print substance reservoir includes a set of walls including an upstanding wall and a base. The set of walls enclose an interior of the print substance reservoir. The flange is remote from the interior of the print substance reservoir. The sensor system includes a level sensor, a reference full sensor, and a reference empty sensor. The level sensor is attached to the upstanding wall opposite the interior of the print substance reservoir. The reference full sensor is attached to the base opposite the interior of the print substance reservoir. The reference empty sensor is attached to the flange.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid ejection apparatus including an ink cartridge including a first ink storage section which stores ink; an ink tank including a second ink storage section which is connected to the ink cartridge and supplied with ink from the ink cartridge; and a detection unit including a light emitting section which emits detection light and a light receiving section which receives the detection light, in which the ink cartridge includes a first protrusion in communication with the first ink storage section, the ink tank includes a recess and a second protrusion in communication with the second ink storage section, the light emitting section and the light receiving section are arranged in the recess, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion are arranged between the light emitting section and the light receiving section.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a color component divided data generation unit, a dot data generation processing unit, and a dot data segmentation processing unit. The color component divided data generation unit generates color component divided data from image data. The dot data generation processing unit applies a dot data generation mask to the color component divided data to generate dot data. The dot data segmentation processing unit applies a segmentation mask to the dot data to generate scan data. A width of the segmentation mask in a main scanning direction is different from a width of the dot data generation mask in the main scanning direction.

Abstract: A three-dimensional object printing apparatus includes: a liquid discharging head that discharges liquid to a three-dimensional workpiece; a robot that has N movable portions and that changes a relative position of the liquid discharging head with respect to the workpiece, where N is a natural number greater than or equal to 2; and N encoders provided for the N movable portions to measure amounts of operations of the N movable portions, respectively. Correspondence information regarding a correspondence relationship between an output from a first encoder and a time during operation of the robot is stored. The first encoder is one of the N encoders. Discharging operation of the liquid discharging head is controlled based on an output from the first encoder and the correspondence information, while the robot is operated.

Abstract: A printer includes a record section, a discharge section, a mount section, a movable rib, a move section, and a control section. The record section records on a sheet by ejecting an ink to the sheet. The discharge section discharges the sheet. The mount section has a mount surface on which the sheet discharged is mounted. A movable rib is configured to protrude from the mount surface and supports the sheet. The dimension of the movable rib in an A-direction is larger than the dimension thereof in a Y-direction. The move section moves the movable rib in a C-direction. The control section controls, based on temperature and humidity information, movement of the movable rib made by the move section.

Abstract: A handheld printing device includes a printing mechanism and a light source. The printing mechanism prints a swath of print material onto a print medium as the handheld printing device is moved across the print medium. The light source projects onto the print medium a light box. The light box has top and bottom edges corresponding to the swath and indicating where the printing mechanism will print the swath as the handheld printing device is moved across the print medium.

Abstract: A sheet conveyor includes an endless conveyance belt configured to rotate to convey a sheet, a belt heater configured to heat the conveyance belt; and circuitry configured to control the conveyance belt to rotate. The conveyance belt has a belt joint joining both ends of a sheet member to form the conveyance belt, and the circuitry controls the conveyance belt to rotate to receive the sheet in an area of the conveyance belt other than the belt joint of the conveyance belt.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus includes: a head which has nozzles configured to discharge a photocurable liquid that is curable by light toward a recording medium, the recording medium including a first base material and a second base material having a surface state different from a surface state of the first base material; a light irradiator which is configured to irradiate the light onto the photocurable liquid disposed on the recording medium; a movement mechanism which is configured to relatively move the recording medium, and the head and the light irradiator in a movement direction; and a controller configured to execute a recording process; an information acquiring process; an irradiation light amount acquiring process; and a first light irradiation process.

Abstract: A pallet for holding garments during printing comprises a base and a frame pivotally attached to the base, to hold a garment in a space between the base and the frame, the frame being locked onto the base over the garment to define the space. The pallet comprises a primary locking mechanism to lock the frame into a first position defining a relatively small space for a thin garment and a secondary locking mechanism for locking the frame into a second position defining a relatively large space for thicker garments, thereby providing a single pallet that can accommodate garments of a larger range of thicknesses, for example t-shirts and sweaters or hoodies.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes a conveyance roller, a liquid discharge head, and a control device. The control device controls the head to discharge liquid onto a medium X times in the main scanning direction and Y times in the sub-scanning direction and controls the roller such that a position of a droplet on the medium discharged by an m-th discharge and a position of another droplet on the medium discharged by an (m+Y)-th discharge are same in the sub-scanning direction, where m is an integer not smaller than one and not greater than ((X?1)×Y). Where P is a circumferential length of the roller and L is a difference in a conveyance distance in the sub-scanning direction when the m-th discharge is compared with the (m+Y)-th discharge, the following relation is satisfied: L=(n+(??/2?))×P, where |????|<60° and n is an integer.

Abstract: A liquid droplet discharging apparatus includes a transfer device, a discharging head, a first medium supply, a second medium supply and an imaging device. The transfer device is configured to transfer a work along a transfer direction. The discharging head is configured to discharge a liquid droplet of a functional liquid to the work. The first medium supply is configured to supply a first inspection medium, which receives the liquid droplet, in a direction orthogonal to the transfer direction. The second medium supply is configured to supply a second inspection medium, which receives the liquid droplet and is arranged side by side with respect to the first inspection medium in the transfer direction, in the direction orthogonal to the transfer direction. The imaging device is configured to image the liquid droplet discharged to the first inspection medium and the liquid droplet discharged to the second inspection medium.

Abstract: A recording device as a processing device includes: a recording unit accommodated in a housing and configured to perform recording on a medium; and a medium accommodating unit that accommodates the medium discharged from the housing. The medium accommodating unit includes: a sheet-shaped accommodating member; a rotating shaft provided inside the housing and to which one end of the accommodating member is connected; and an operating portion provided separably from the housing and to which the other end of the accommodating member is connected. The accommodating member is wound around the rotating shaft and accommodated inside the housing when the operating portion is mounted on the housing. The accommodating member is fed from the rotating shaft so that the medium is accommodated when the operating portion is separated from the housing.

Abstract: A tension applying device is attached to a sheet conveyance device. The sheet conveyance device includes a feeding roller for feeding a continuous-form sheet and a winding roller for winding the continuous-form sheet fed from the feeding roller. The tension applying device applies tension to the continuous-form sheet between the feeding roller and the winding roller. The tension applying device includes a guide rail, a slider, a tension bar, and an angle adjustment mechanism. The guide rail is inclined downward toward a continuous-form sheet. The slider slides along the guide rail. The tension bar is supported by the slider and brought into pressure contact with the continuous-form sheet by weight of the slider. The angle adjustment mechanism adjusts an inclination angle of the guide rail with respect to a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A cartridge to be installed in a tape printing device includes: a cartridge case that forms an outer shell of the cartridge; a substrate attachment part that is provided on the cartridge case; a circuit substrate that is attached to the substrate attachment part, has an electrode that comes in contact with the contact terminal part when the cartridge is installed in the cartridge installation part, and is pressed to a side of an engagement convex part by a pressing force accompanied by an elastic displacement of the contact terminal part; and a convex-part reception part that is provided on a side opposite to a first surface of the circuit substrate on which the electrode is provided and allows reception of the engagement convex part when the cartridge is installed in the cartridge installation part.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes a housing that includes a frame member; a cover member configured to be pivotable between a closed position covering the housing and an open position opening the housing; a support member having a first end connected to the cover member and a second end connected to the frame member; a guide portion for guiding movement of the support member; an engaging portion configured to restrict movement of the second end of the support member caused by pivoting of the cover member; and a switching member configured to engage with the support member and be movable between a first position in which the engaging portion restricts movement of the second end of the support member and a second position in which the restriction of movement of the second end by the engaging portion is canceled.

Abstract: There is provided a print apparatus and a media roll for the print apparatus, comprising a media identifier located on an end of a core section of the media roll. A type of media loaded into the print apparatus is determined by sensing the media identifier on the media roll using a non-contact sensor to scan the end of the core section.

Abstract: A method of forming an image on a substrate that includes applying a radiation curable analog ink composition by an analog printing method onto a surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate, applying a radiation curable inkjet ink composition by a digital printing method onto the coated substrate while the radiation curable analog ink composition is still wet to form a hybrid coated substrate, and exposing to electron beam radiation. A method of forming an image on a substrate that includes applying a radiation curable inkjet ink composition by a digital printing method onto a surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate, applying a radiation curable analog ink composition by an analog printing method onto the coated substrate while the radiation curable inkjet ink composition is still wet to form a hybrid coated substrate, and exposing to electron beam radiation.

Abstract: An authentication mark system and method are provided for authentication of an object having indicia associated therewith. The authentication mark system includes an inkjet printer configured to propel microscopic ink drops onto the object to form a pattern of ink on the object. A microscope camera has a lens directable at the pattern of ink on the object. The microscope camera records an enlarged image of the pattern of ink on the object. A processor is operatively connected to the microscope camera and is configured to transmit the enlarged image of the pattern of ink and the indicia associated with the object to a database for secure storage.

Abstract: Processing units 4 to 6 aligned along the transport path for a sheet bundle S are accommodated in a housing together with transport units 2 and 3. Windows 10a to 10c are provided in the housing front face, and variable-color lighting units 17 are arranged inside the housing. Light emitting surfaces (projection plates 18) of the variable-color lighting units are arranged facing the windows. Sensor units 13, 15a, and 15b that detect an anomaly of an operation of the transport unit and sensor units 14 and 16 that detect an anomaly of the operation of respective processing units are provided. A binding processing unit stops when an anomaly is detected by the sensor unit, when a system error occurs, or when an emergency stop instruction is input. The color of emission light from a light emitting surface changes to indicate the operation status of the binding processing system.

Abstract: An optically variable element, in particular a security element and/or a decorative element, preferably for security documents, wherein the optically variable element has at least one pixel array having two or more pixels, wherein one or more pixels of the two or more pixels have one or more structures, and wherein one or more structures of the one or more structures project, diffract and/or scatter incident electromagnetic radiation at one or more solid angles. A security document, in particular comprising one or more optically variable elements, a method for producing an optically variable element, preferably a security element and/or a decorative element, preferably for security documents as well as a method for producing a security document, preferably comprising one or more layers, preferably comprising one or more optically variable elements.

Abstract: A device and method for making design on a substrate includes providing a device having a body defining an interior volume fluidly connected to an inlet/discharge opening, a fluid modification element arranged in the interior volume, the fluid modification element having a coloring substance and/or a liquid thickener. If the fluid modification element has the coloring substance, the coloring substance is configured to color liquid that comes in contact with the coloring substance. If the fluid modification element has the liquid thickener, the liquid thickener is configured to thicken liquid that comes in contact with the liquid thickener. The device is configured to draw liquid from exterior of the device into the interior volume through the inlet/discharge opening. The device is configured to discharge liquid from the interior volume through the inlet/discharge opening onto a substrate arranged at an area exterior of the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a hubcap vent plug that allows for simultaneous ventilation and debris collection of a hubcap comprising a magnet, a wireless communication sensor, and a plug body. In embodiments the wireless communication sensor is capable of monitoring internal characteristics of a hubcap. The plug body comprises an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the outer portion comprises an external surface, an internal surface, a perimeter surface, and at least one borehole, and the inner portion comprises an outer lip, a magnet housing, and an internal gap.

Abstract: An improved wheel cover for large commercial vehicle trailers is disclosed. It includes simple and robust mechanism for attachment with the wheel, facilitates easy installation and removal, and provides better aerodynamics and fuel efficiency during travel. In a preferred embodiment, an annular flexible shell cover (covering an annular magnet) of the wheel cover, deforms and frictionally fits into hollow of a corresponding wheel flange, and the annular magnet (lying under the shell cover) keeps the shell cover magnetically attached (with a strong magnetic bonding) with the flange. Hence, in addition to the magnetic bonding, the installed wheel cover is held in place by a friction fitting between the shell cover and the flange. The outer side of the wheel cover can either be kept planar or curved, and its surface can be dimpled or smooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel end assembly for a vehicle, comprising a wheel end bearing, a hub casing including a first material and a different second material joined together as a single piece, the hub casing comprising a radially external body of said first material and a radially internal tubular core of said second material, the tubular core being provided concentrically around the wheel end bearing, and an annular seal which is concentric with the wheel end bearing and the hub casing, wherein the annular seal has a radial extension from the wheel end bearing towards and into contact with one of the external body and the tubular core, and wherein the annular seal is spaced apart from the other one of the external body and the tubular core. The invention also relates to a wheel end arrangement and to a vehicle.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a block group including shoulder blocks adjacent to each other with a shoulder lug groove therebetween and side blocks adjacent to each other with a side groove positioned on an extension of a shoulder lug groove between the shoulder blocks. Contour lines of side surfaces of the shoulder blocks on the outer side in the tire width direction and contour lines of the top surfaces of the side blocks extend on identical straight lines. Contour lines of the top surfaces of the side blocks, contour lines on a side away from the side groove between the side blocks, and contour lines of the narrow grooves formed on the side blocks each include straight portions extending along the tire radial direction on the side of the shoulder blocks and inclined portions extending in a converging manner toward the side groove between the side blocks.

Abstract: A tread pattern of a pneumatic tire includes three or more circumferential main grooves extending in a tire circumferential direction, a land portion defined by the circumferential main grooves, and a sipe provided in the land portion. At least one edge of edges on both sides of the land portion in a tire width direction is a zigzag edge. The zigzag edge has a zigzag shape with recesses/protrusions that has a position periodically changing in the tire width direction. The sipe is a composite sipe including a two-dimensional portion and a three-dimensional portion, and the three-dimensional portion is connected to the zigzag edge.

Abstract: A tire includes a tread portion includes circumferential grooves and a land portion divided by the circumferential grooves. The land portion has a ground contacting surface provided with first blind grooves, second blind grooves, first connecting ,sipes, second connecting sipes, and transverse sipes. The transverse sipes include first portions extending from a first circumferential edge with an inclination, second portions extending from the second circumferential edge and inclined in a same direction as with the inclination of the first portions, and third portions connecting the first and second portions with an inclination at a different angle from that of the inclination the first and second portions. In a plan view of the tread portion, the first portions overlap projection regions in which the respective first connecting sipes or the respective second connecting sipes are expanded parallel to the tire axial direction.

Abstract: A tire includes a first land portion with a ground contacting surface provided with inclined sipes inclined in a first direction to the tire axial direction. The inclined sipes include first and second inclined sipes arranged adjacently in the tire circumferential direction. Each first inclined sipe includes a first deep-bottom portion located on a first circumferential edge side, and a first shallow-bottom portion located on a second circumferential edge side and having a smaller depth than the first deep-bottom portion. Each second inclined sipe includes a second deep-bottom portion located on the second circumferential edge side, and a second shallow-bottom portion located on the first circumferential edge side and having a smaller depth than the second deep-bottom portion. Each second deep-bottom portion is arranged so as to overlap a projection region in which a respective first deep-bottom portion is expanded parallel to the tire axial direction.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire has paired bead portions, paired sidewall portions, a tread portion, a plurality of lug grooves extending from a shoulder area of the tread portion to reach a buttress area of the sidewall portion, and a block defined by the plurality of lug grooves. The block includes a shoulder block provided in the shoulder area, and a buttress block provided in the buttress area. The buttress area is provided with an annular rib annularly extending along a tire circumferential direction. The lug grooves are comparted into an outside lug groove positioned in an outer side of the annular rib, and an inside lug groove positioned in an inner side of the annular rib. A widened portion is provided in at least part of the plurality of lug grooves so as to enlarge a width of the annular rib.