(19)
(11) EP 1 131 213 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
12.09.2001 Bulletin 2001/37

(21) Application number: 98958650.8

(22) Date of filing: 19.11.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B60B 21/10
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9824/716
(87) International publication number:
WO 0030/871 (02.06.2000 Gazette 2000/22)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(71) Applicant: THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
Akron,Ohio 44316-0001 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • OARE, Thomas, Reed
    Suffield, OH 44260 (US)
  • AUBE, Michael, Albert
    Uniontown, OH 44685 (US)

(74) Representative: Leitz, Paul 
Goodyear Technical Center,Patent Department,Avenue Gordon Smith
7750 Colmar-Berg
7750 Colmar-Berg (LU)

   


(54) OPTIMIZED RAMP ANGLE ON WHEEL TO REDUCE OUTBOARD BEAD MOUNTING PRESSURE