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Tyre Tread Rubber Composition For Anti Static Properties And Method Of Preparation

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tyre tread rubber composition comprised of one or more rubbers selected from natural rubber (NR), Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR), and poly butadiene rubber (PBR) along with 1 to 100 phr of sustained carbon black (rCB), between 50 to 60 phr of an inorganic filler, between 0.5 to 10 phr of a nano filler, and between 1.0 to 5 phr of a bio filler. The tyre tread composition enhances antistatic properties while improving dynamic mechanical performance. The sustained carbon black replaces conventional reinforcing carbon black to provide superior antistatic properties. Additionally, the tire tread compound incorporates environmentally friendly, renewable materials, supporting sustainability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
07 October 2024
Publication Number
43/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

TVS SRICHAKRA LIMITED
Vellarippatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai – 625 122, Tamil Nadu, India.

Inventors

1. Brindha Senthilraja
TVS Srichakra Limited, Vellarippatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai - 625 122, Tamil Nadu, India.
2. Kadambanathan Thiagarajan
TVS Srichakra Limited, Vellarippatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai - 625 122, Tamil Nadu, India.
3. Viswanathan Sivaramakrishnan
TVS Srichakra Limited, Vellarippatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai - 625 122, Tamil Nadu, India.

Specification

DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of Polymer Technology. More particularly, the present invention relates to the off highway/ off the road tyre tread rubber composition using inorganic filler silica, nano fillers, bio filler and sustainable material recovered carbon black to replace reinforcing filler carbon black to provide better antistatic properties and its method of preparation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Rubber and elastomer composites are pivotal materials in numerous industrial applications due to their unique properties, which can be substantially altered and enhanced by the incorporation of various types of reinforcements. Reinforcements such as particles, fibers, and textiles can be embedded within these materials to modify characteristics like stiffness, damping, anisotropy, and improve overall mechanical strengths such as fatigue and wear resistance. Such modifications facilitate the development of specialized rubber composites, which are crucial for innovation in fields requiring materials with specific force-deformation behaviors and enhanced durability. The performance, technical capabilities, and cost-efficiency of rubber composites can be significantly influenced by the choice of reinforcing fillers such as carbon black, silica, and natural fibers, which impact properties like abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and even environmental interactions of the final products. Understanding the interactions between these fillers and the rubber matrix is essential for optimizing the performance of composites in diverse applications ranging from automotive to consumer goods. Reference made for the following: WO2017002136 describes a biofiller used for rubber reinforcement. This biofiller is surface treated up to 10% by weight of microcrystalline lignocellulose with aldehyde and/or ketone. It offers economic and environmental benefits as it replaces 2% carbon black in the rubber composition, translating to substantial reductions in pollution across rubber industries worldwide. The patent also cites various applications of this biofiller, including its use in tyres, shoes, bags, belts, etc. Therefore, there is a need for bio filler tyre tread rubber composition. MY153723 describes a rubber compound utilized in the production of antistatic tires for vehicles. This compound comprises a rubber element derived from an epoxidized natural rubber, a white filler component to lessen tire rolling resistance, an electrically conductive filler, and a vulcanization agent. Further, an antistatic tire composed of a body and tread, with said tread stemming from the mentioned rubber compound is explained. Therefore, there is a need for a tyre tread rubber composition that utilizes biomass derived carbon black and possibly inorganic filler, nano filler and bio filler, aimed at enhancing antistatic properties. GB2517318 describes a tread rubber composition which enhances the overall appearance and ozone resistance of the tire tread without compromising on its other properties, including viscosity, tensile strength, and wear resistance. This is accomplished by including in the composition, based on 100 parts by weight of a base rubber, 0.5-3.0 parts weight of sodium alkyl sulfonate whereby 'R' represents an alkyl group having C8-14, and an addition of 1.0-3.0 parts weight of wax. Therefore, there is a need to focus on a tyre tread rubber composition that uses inorganic filler, nano fillers and bio filler to present superior antistatic properties. KR20040082613 describes a tread rubber composition that contains an antistatic agent to improve the tire tread's appearance and ozone resistance without diminishing other properties, such as viscosity, tensile strength, and wear resistance. The composition contains, based on 100pts.wt of a base rubber, 0.5-3.0 pts. wt of sodium alkyl sulfonate represented by RSO3Na, wherein R is an alkyl group having C8-14. Additionally, it comprises 1.0-3.0 pts.wt of wax. Therefore, there is a need for tyre tread rubber composition incorporating inorganic filler, nano fillers and bio filler to provide superior antistatic properties. US6130277 discloses a rubber composition improved for anti-static properties and a pneumatic tire utilizing the same for its tread part. The composition comprises of natural rubber and/or diene base synthetic rubber and a white filler. It further includes an anionic anti-static agent or a polyoxyalkylene glycol compound. Therefore, there is need for a tyre tread rubber composition using inorganic filler, nano fillers and bio filler to enhance antistatic properties. JPH10330539 discloses a rubber composition designed to maintain long-term antistatic performances. This is achieved by combining a natural rubber and/or synthetic diene rubber with a white filler and a polyoxyalkylene glycol compound. The synthetic diene rubber can be a range of rubbers or a combination thereof, while the white filler includes substances such as silica, aluminum hydroxide, and magnesium oxide. The specified polyoxyalkylene glycol compound is defined by formulas I, II, or III. Therefore, there is a need for a tyre tread rubber composition that utilizes sustained material and bio filler to enhance antistatic properties. CN101787148 describes a method for preparing a green tire material that contains an amphipathic starch derivant. This method includes pre-dispersing fine particles of the amphipathic starch derivant in a polymer emulsion to form a compound, then mixing with rubber, a reinforcing agent, a coupling agent, a vulcanizer, and a vulcanizing accelerator. This concoction is processed by a rubber mixing mill or internal mixer at 30-100 DEG C to form a co-mixture containing the amphipathic starch derivant and the rubber, which is subsequently vulcanized to produce the green tire material. The prepared material allows functionalization of rubber, with traits like low rolling resistance, high wet skid resistance, and anti-static performance. Therefore, there is a need for a different a tyre tread rubber composition that utilizes sustained material and bio filler to improve antistatic properties. JP2004131572 relates to a rubber composition for improving the antistatic property especially in rubber tires. The prior art discloses a composition that includes natural rubber and/or diene-based synthetic rubber compounded with a white filler such as silica and an antistatic agent. This antistatic agent is composed of a salt containing polyfluorinated alkyl group, for instance, LiCF3SO3 or Li(CF3SO2)2N, and an ether compound which has multiple ether bonds in its molecule like bis[2-(2- butoxyethoxy)ethyl] adipate or bis[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl] phthalate. JP2010106211 discloses a silica-compounded rubber composition for tires with enhanced moldability and antistatic qualities. This composition is realized by mixing 25-150 parts by weight (pts.wt.) of silica and 0.5-15 pts.wt. of a partially ester compound of succinic acid and polypropylene glycol with 100 pts.wt. of a diene rubber. Moreover, part of the rubber composition is fabricated by compounding =25 pts.wt. of carbon black with 100 pts.wt. of a diene rubber. The total compounding weight of the carbon black and silica is set at 50-150 pts.wt. Therefore, there is a need for a tyre tread rubber composition that eliminate antistatic agent and substances containing polyfluorinated alkyl group, and instead incorporates inorganic filler, nano fillers and bio filler to enhance antistatic properties. US6202724 describes a pneumatic tire that includes a silica-rich compound tread equipped with an antistatic conductive rubber layer, thereby improving safety, durability, and extrusion productivity. In this tire, the silica-rich compound rubber layer is sectioned in at least one portion width-wise by a conductive rubber layer that extends substantially over the entirety of the layer's thickness. The thickness direction distance (a) in a width directional section and the edge face length (b) of a divisional rubber layer consisting of the conductive rubber layer in a width directional section satisfies the equation a

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202441075707-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [07-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-07
2 202441075707-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [07-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-07
3 202441075707-PROOF OF RIGHT [07-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-07
4 202441075707-FORM 1 [07-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-07
5 202441075707-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [07-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-07
6 202441075707-FORM-26 [08-10-2024(online)].pdf 2024-10-08
7 202441075707-FORM-5 [06-10-2025(online)].pdf 2025-10-06
8 202441075707-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [06-10-2025(online)].pdf 2025-10-06
9 202441075707-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [06-10-2025(online)].pdf 2025-10-06
10 202441075707-FORM-9 [22-10-2025(online)].pdf 2025-10-22
11 202441075707-FORM 18 [22-10-2025(online)].pdf 2025-10-22