(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)
7
:
B60B
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