Balancing Weights with Multi Layer Adhesive Tape
AssigneeWegmann Automotive GmbH & Co. KG
InventorIngo HEGER
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Abstract
Balancing weights for cars have an adhesive tape with at least a first tape layer and a second tape layer, for attaching the balancing weights to a rim. The first tape layer is held in close proximity to a rim by a first adhesive layer. The second tape layer is held in close proximity to the balancing weights by a second adhesive layer. The first tape layer is stiffer and less flexible than the second tape layer, the second tape layer is softer and more flexible than the first tape layer. This allows easy removal of the balancing weights from the rim by pushing a wedge shaped tool between the first tape layer and the rim.
Claims13
Balancing weight for wheels, comprising an adhesive tape for attaching the balancing weight to a rim, the adhesive tape further comprising:
- a first tape layer configured to be held in close proximity to the rim by a first adhesive layer;
- and
- a second tape layer held in close proximity to the balancing weight by a second adhesive layer;
- wherein the first tape layer is stiffer and less flexible than the second tape layer, and the second tape layer is softer and more flexible than the first tape layer;
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- wherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer have the same adhesive strength.
Balancing weight, comprising an adhesive tape for attaching the balancing weight to a rim, the adhesive tape comprising:
- a second tape layer that bears at least a visible marking;
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- a first adhesive layer on top of the second tape layer;
- where the first adhesive layer is transparent and configured to hold the adhesive tape to the rim.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.