US PATENT SUBCLASS 157 / 1.17
.~ For collapsing or shifting tire axially

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157 /   HD   WHEELWRIGHT MACHINES

1.1  DF  RUBBER TIRE MOUNTING AND/OR DEMOUNTING APPARATUS {5}
1.17.~ For collapsing or shifting tire axially {4}
1.2  DF  .~.~> Circumferentially distributed force {1}
1.22  DF  .~.~> Circumferentially traveling {1}
1.26  DF  .~.~> Pushing elements on opposed faces of tire and/or rim {1}
1.3  DF  .~.~> Single bar pry or lever type

DEFINITION

Classification: 157/1.17

(under subclass 1.1) Devices having means for engaging the tire and/or rim and moving the tire or a portion thereof in a direction normal to the plane of the tire or rim.

(1) Note. Devices which engage a movable flange to thereby move the tire are included.

(2) Note. Devices which produce radial motion in addition to axial motion are included.