US PATENT SUBCLASS 157 / 1.35
.~ For split rims (i.e., rim breakers)

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157 /   HD   WHEELWRIGHT MACHINES

1.1  DF  RUBBER TIRE MOUNTING AND/OR DEMOUNTING APPARATUS {5}
1.35.~ For split rims (i.e., rim breakers) {7}
1.36  DF  .~.~> Three or more rim engaging elements {2}
1.42  DF  .~.~> Circumferentially divided engaging element type
1.43  DF  .~.~> Two hand lever type
1.44  DF  .~.~> Plural force-mechanisms
1.45  DF  .~.~> Screw and nut actuated
1.46  DF  .~.~> Sliding or rack actuated members
1.47  DF  .~.~> Pivoted linkage movable in tire plane {2}

DEFINITION

Classification: 157/1.35

(under subclass 1.1) Devices having means to engage and distort a circumferentially discontinuous rim in order to (1) contract and/or expand the same, or (2) to offset and/or align the rim end, or both (1) and (2).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

301, Land Vehicles: Wheels and Axles,

33, for split rims in which the offsetting contracting and/or expanding device is a part thereof intended to be retained in position thereon during normal use of the rim.