# US 10,766,308 B2 · Pneumatic tire for two-wheeled automotive vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,766,308 B2 - Document ID: US10766308B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/833,635 - Filed: 2017-12-06 - Published: 2018-08-30 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2017-02-28 - Assignees: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. - Applicants: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. - Inventors: Kanta Ando - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10766308B2 ## CPC - B60C 9/20: built-up from rubberised plies each having all cords arranged substantially parallel - B60C 9/0007: {Reinforcements made of metallic elements, e.g. cords, yarns, filaments or fibres made from metal} - B60C 9/0042: {Reinforcements made of synthetic materials} - B60C 9/1807: {comprising fabric reinforcements} - B60C 9/2003: {characterised by the materials of the belt cords} - B60C 9/2009: {comprising plies of different materials} - B60C 9/22: the plies being arranged with all cords disposed along the circumference of the tyre - B60C 9/263: {further characterised by an endless zigzag configuration in at least one belt ply, i.e. no cut edge being present} - B60C 2009/2016: {comprising cords at an angle of 10 to 30 degrees to the circumferential direction} - B60C 2009/2032: {characterised by the course of the belt cords, e.g. undulated or sinusoidal} - B60C 2009/2041: {with an interrupted belt ply, e.g. using two or more portions of the same ply} - B60C 2009/2223: {with an interrupted zero degree ply, e.g. using two or more portions for the same ply} - B60C 2200/10: for motorcycles, scooters or the like - B60C: VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES ## Abstract A band 12 includes a center portion C, a pair of intermediate portions M, and a pair of outer end portions E. The center portion C is formed from a first band member 40 and that extends in a circumferential direction. Each intermediate portion M is formed from a second band member 42 and that extends so as to form a mesh-like shape. The second band member 42 includes a plurality of first tilt portions 44 extending so as to be tilted relative to the circumferential direction and a plurality of second tilt portions 46 extending so as to be tilted relative to the circumferential direction in a direction opposite to a direction in which the first tilt portions 44 are tilted. Each outer end portion E is formed from a third band member 54 and that extends in the circumferential direction. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tire for a two-wheeled automotive vehicle, the tire comprising: a tread; a carcass; and a band, wherein the band is layered inward of the tread in a radial direction and outward of the carcass in the radial direction, the band includes a center portion disposed at a center in an axial direction, a pair of intermediate portions each disposed outward of the center portion in the axial direction, and a pair of outer end portions disposed outward of the intermediate portions, respectively, in the axial direction; the center portion is formed from a first band member that is formed from a cord and a topping rubber and that extends in a circumferential direction, each intermediate portion is formed from a second band member that is formed from a cord and a topping rubber and that extends so as to form a mesh-like shape, the second band member including a plurality of first tilt portions extending so as to be tilted relative to the circumferential direction and a plurality of second tilt portions extending so as to be tilted relative to the circumferential direction in a direction opposite to a direction in which the first tilt portions are tilted, each outer end portion is formed from a third band member that is formed from a cord and a topping rubber and that extends in the circumferential direction; wherein an outer end, in the axial direction, of the first band member of the center portion and an inner end, in the axial direction, of the second band member of the intermediate portion are joined to or spaced by a gap from each other, and an outer end, in the axial direction, of the second band member of the intermediate portion and an inner end, in the axial direction, of the third band member of the outer end portion are joined to or spaced by a gap from each other; wherein a gap between an outer end, in the axial direction, of the second band member and an inner end, in the axial direction, of the third band member, is not greater than 4 mm; and wherein a gap between an outer end, in the axial direction, of the first band member and an inner end, in the axial direction, of the second band member is not greater than 4 mm. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tire according to claim 1, wherein each intermediate portion has a plurality of first circumferentially extending portions; the first circumferentially extending portions form an outer end, in the axial direction, of the intermediate portion, and extend in the circumferential direction, and the first circumferentially extending portions are disposed between the first tilt portions and the second tilt portions, and are continuous with the first tilt portions and the second tilt portions, respectively. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The tire according to claim 2, wherein each intermediate portion has a plurality of second circumferentially extending portions, the second circumferentially extending portions form an inner end, in the axial direction, of the intermediate portion, and extend in the circumferential direction, and the second circumferentially extending portions are disposed between the first tilt portions and the second tilt portions, and are continuous with the first tilt portions and the second tilt portions, respectively. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tire according to claim 1, wherein each intermediate portion has a plurality of second circumferentially extending portions, the second circumferentially extending portions form an inner end, in the axial direction, of the intermediate portion, and extend in the circumferential direction, and the second circumferentially extending portions are disposed between the first tilt portions and the second tilt portions, and are continuous with the first tilt portions and the second tilt portions, respectively. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tire according to claim 1, wherein the cord of each of the center portion, the intermediate portions, and the outer end portions is formed from a steel. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tire according to claim 1, wherein the cord of each of the center portion, the intermediate portions, and the outer end portions is formed from an aramid fiber.