System for evaluating the state of the surface of a tire

A system for evaluating the surface of a tire, the system comprising:

• a region for entry of the tire into the system, a capture region, and an exit region, distinct from the entry region;
• means for moving and for holding a tire in position comprising one or more means selected from the group consisting of means for centering the tire comprising a centering roller, means for rotating the tire comprising a vertical roller, means for locking the tire comprising the vertical roller or a vertical shaft, and means for linear movement of the tire between the entry and exit regions, via the capture region, comprising a discharge belt;
• means for illuminating the tire comprising one or more light sources, the means for illuminating the tire allowing the illumination of a sidewall of the tire and of a crown of the tire in the capture region;
• means for acquiring a visual image of the tire in the capture region comprising one or more cameras;
• means for automatically positioning the one or more cameras, as a tire enters into the capture region, comprising a rangefinder;
• and
• means for processing the acquired image comprising a deep learning system or a conventional image processing system,
• wherein at least one acquisition means is installed on a shaft that is movable with respect to the tire installed in the capture region.