FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970) & THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See section 10, rule 13) 1. Title of the invention: TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE TIRE REPAIR
2. Applicant(s)
NAME NATIONALITY ADDRESS
CEAT LIMITED Indian RPG HOUSE, 463, Dr. Annie Besant
Road, Worli, Mumbai- Maharashtra 400 030, India

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates, in general, to two-wheeled techniques for tire repair and, particularly but not exclusively, to repair of tires of a two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Various parameters of tires such as, air pressure, temperature, affect fuel efficiency of a two-wheeled vehicle. However, a puncture in tire is likely to deteriorate the parameters of the tire, as well as amount to downtime of the two-wheeled vehicle. Accordingly, repair of the puncture is desired maintain status quo of the parameters. The puncture may be repaired by way of inbuilt puncture sealant, such that, the puncture sealant fills up the puncture immediately. Further, the puncture may also be repaired by way of external puncture sealant. Repair of a tire using external puncture sealant needs human intervention involving a repair process to be performed on the tire.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0003] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0004] Fig. 1 illustrates arrangement of tire repairing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0005] Fig. 2 illustrates arrangement of tire repairing device, in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0006] Fig. 3 illustrates exemplary method for repairing puncture of a tire of a two-wheeled vehicle, according to an implementation of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0007] The present subject matter relates to repairing of puncture of a tire of a two-wheeled vehicle.
[0008] For repairing puncture in a tire, the tire of a two-wheeled vehicle needs to be dismounted from wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle. In conventional mechanisms for repairing of the puncture, the wheel is manually dismounted from the two-wheeled vehicle and then the tire is disassembled from the wheel. Since, in the two-wheeled vehicle some assemblies are coupled over the wheel, dismounting of the wheel from the two-wheeled vehicle requires manual decoupling of the assemblies along with dismounting of the wheel. Also, after repair of the puncture, the assemblies need to be manually re-coupled along with mounting of the wheel on the two-wheeled vehicle.
[0009] For example, in a two-wheeled vehicle, braking assembly and drive train assembly are assembled around the wheel. Thus, to dismount the wheel, the braking assembly and the drive train assembly also need to be dismounted. Further, the braking assembly and the drive train need to be mounted along with the wheel after repairing the puncture.
[0010] In some conventional mechanisms, the dismounting of the wheel and the assemblies of the two-wheeled vehicle is carried out by automated mechanism. However, dismounting and mounting of the wheel either manually or by automated mechanism requires skilled labor. Also, the decoupling and recoupling of the assemblies increases probability of damage to the assemblies. Additionally, during the recoupling, if the assemblies are not aligned properly, there is a likelihood of danger to the two-wheeled vehicle and rider of the two-wheeled vehicle, thus, excess time, accuracy, skilled labor, and effort is required to repair puncture of tire in conventional mechanism.

[0011] To this end, device and method for repairing puncture in a tire of a two-wheeled vehicle are described herein. In an embodiment of the present subject matter, the tire repairing device includes a platform. The platform has a first side and a second side. In an example, the first side has a first surface and the first surface is inclined at a pre-determined angle with respect to X-axis. In another example, the second side is adjacent to the first side and the second side has a second surface. The second surface is parallel to the X-axis. The platform additionally includes a cavity formed along the second surface.
[0012] In an embodiment, the tire repairing device includes two positioning roller. In an example, the two positioning roller may be mounted in the cavity of the platform. In an implementation, the tire repairing tool further includes an engagement tool. In an example, the engagement tool may be detachably coupled to the platform along the cavity. In another example, the engagement tool may be arranged in two configurations, and the engagement tool interfaces with the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle in the cavity to perform one of mounting and dismounting of the tire for repairing the tire.
[0013] In an implementation, wheel encapsulating the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle is positioned on the platform. In example, the wheel may be positioned in the cavity on the two positioning roller. After, the positioning of the wheel, the engagement tool is arranged in a first configuration and the engagement tool is engaged with the tire of the wheel. After, the engagement of the engagement tool with the wheel, the wheel is actuated in rotational motion. In an implementation, the engagement of the wheel with the engagement tool and rotation of the wheel disengages or disassembles the tire from the wheel, and the tire is dismounted from the wheel. Puncture in the dismounted tire is repaired, while the tire is still associated with the two-wheeled vehicle and the wheel is mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle.

[0014] In another implementation, after the puncture is repaired, the engagement tool is arranged in a second configuration. Further, the engagement tool is engaged with the wheel and the tire, and the wheel is actuated in rotational motion. In an example, the direction of rotation may be different from direction of rotation used for dismounting. As result of the engagement and rotation, the tire is mounted to the wheel.
[0015] Thus, the present subject matter discloses a tire repair device and method without dismounting of the wheel from the two-wheeled vehicle. The platform ensures that the wheel is lifted above ground level for easy repairing of the puncture without removing of the wheel. Additionally, while the cavity facilitates holding on the wheel at a fixed location, the two positioning roller facilitate rotation of the wheel at the fixed location. Further, engagement with the engagement tool and rotation of the wheel ensures that the tire is dismounted and mounted without removal of the wheel, for repairing of the puncture. In an example, the rotation of the wheel may be carried out by power of engine of the vehicle.
[0016] As removal of the wheel is eliminated in the tire repair mechanism, according to the present subject matter, the tire repairing device overcomes shortcoming of the conventional mechanism. Further, the tire repairing device is a simple device and does not require skilled labor for operating the device. Additionally, the elimination of requirement of dismounting and re-mounting of the wheel, also eliminates need of decoupling and recoupling of assemblies associated with the wheel. Accordingly, risk of damage to the assemblies and danger of injury to rider, due to faulty coupling of assemblies is eliminated. Also, as the rotation of the wheel is carried out by power of the engine, manual labor is eliminated. Thus, the present subject matter provides a safer, accurate, fast, simple, and easy mechanism of repairing of puncture of the tire.

[0017] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be
described in greater detail in conjunction with the following figures. While aspects of
two-wheeled vehicle tire puncture repair can be implemented in any number of
different configurations, the embodiments are described in the context of the following
device(s) and method(s).
[0018] Fig. 1 and 2 illustrate isometric views of a tire repairing device 100 for
repairing puncture of tires of a two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with embodiments
of the present subject matter.
[0019] The tire repairing device 100 includes a platform. In an example, the
platform may be formed by a first side 102 and a second side 104, such that, the first
side 102 and the second side 104 are adjacent to each other. In another example, the
first side 102 may include a first surface 106. Further, the first surface 106 may be
inclined at a pre-determined angle with respect to X-axis.
[0020] In an embodiment, the second side 104 may include a second surface 108.
Further, the second surface 108 may be parallel to the X-axis. In an example, the
second surface 108 may extend from the first surface 106.
[0021] In another embodiment, the platform may include a cavity 110. In an
example, the cavity 110 may be formed along the second surface 108. In another
example, the cavity 110 may not be a through cavity 110. In yet another example, the
dimensions of the cavity 110 may be adjustable based on size of the tire.
[0022] In an implementation, the tire repairing device 100 may further include
positioning roller 112-1, 112-2. In an example, the positioning roller 112-1, 112-2 may
be mounted in the cavity 110. In another example, the tire repairing device 100 may
include two positioning roller 112-1, 112-2. In operation, the positioning roller 112-1,
112-2 may be configured to couple to the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle in the cavity
110.
[0023] In another implementation, the tire repairing device 100 includes an
engagement tool. The engagement tool may be coupled to the platform along the cavity

110. In an example, the engagement tool may include a mounting module 114, a vertical holder 116, and a horizontal beam 118. The mounting module 114 may be configured to mount the engagement tool to the platform. Further, the vertical holder 116 may detachably couple the engagement tool to the mounting module 114. Additionally, the horizontal beam 118 may facilitate engagement of the engagement tool with the tire.
[0024] In an example, the engagement tool may be arranged in multiple configurations. In another example, the engagement tool may be arranged on two configurations.
[0025] Fig. 1 illustrates arrangement of the engagement tool in a first configuration. The configuration of the engagement tool in Fig. 1 is used for dismounting of the tire.
[0026] In operation for dismounting the tire, the two-wheeled vehicle is driven on the platform, such that, the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle mounts on the two positioning roller 112-1, 112-2 in the cavity 110 of the platform. As the first surface 106 is inclined, the driving of the two-wheeled vehicle on the platform is carried out with ease. Further, the cavity 110 holds the tire at a fixed location. Next, the engagement tool in the first configuration is engaged with the tire and the tire is set is rotational motion. In an example, the tire may be set in rotational motion by engine of the two-wheeled vehicle. In another example, the tire may be set in rotational motion manually. In yet another example, the horizontal beam 118 may be pushed in manually between rim of wheel and bead of wheel to expose the tire. Once, the tire is exposed, the rotational motion of the wheel is paused and the tire is pulled out for dismounting and repairing puncture in the tire.
[0027] In an implementation, a support roller 120 may be mounted on the second surface 108 of the platform. The support roller 120 may be configured to balance the wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle during the dismounting of the tire, as a force is

applied to the wheel, when the engagement tool is engaged and the rotational motion of the wheel is initiated.
[0028] Thus, the tire repairing device 100 in accordance with the present subject matter, provides easy access to the tire, without dismounting of the wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle. Further, the first configuration of the engagement tool facilitates dismounting of the tire, without need of skilled labor and in fast manner. [0029] Fig. 2 illustrates arrangement of the engagement tool in a second configuration. The configuration of the engagement tool in Fig. 2 is used for mounting of the tire.
[0030] In operation, after dismounting of the tire and repairing of the puncture of the tire, the tire may be re-mounted on the wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle. In an example, to re-mount the tire, the engagement tool is removed from the first configuration, and the engagement tool is arranged in the second configuration. Next, the horizontal beam 118 is re-engaged with the wheel and the tire manually and the wheel is set rotational motion. In an example, the rotational motion of the wheel for dismounting may be different from the rotational motion of the wheel for mounting of the tire. In another example, the re-engagement of the horizontal beam 118 may be such that the horizontal beam 118 pushes the beads towards the tire. [0031] In an embodiment, the tire may be set in rotational motion by engine of the two-wheeled vehicle. In another embodiment, the tire may be set in rotational motion manually. In implementation, due to re-engagement of the engagement tool, the exposed and repaired tire may be pushed back in between the rim and the bead. Further, the tire may be pulled out for dismounting and repairing puncture in the tire. [0032] In an implementation, the support roller 120 may be configured to balance the wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle during the mounting of the tire, as a force is applied to the wheel, when the engagement tool is engaged and the rotational motion of the wheel is initiated.

[0033] Thus, the tire repairing device 100 in accordance with the present subject matter, provides easy access to the tire, without mounting of the wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle. Further, the first configuration of the engagement tool facilitates mounting of the tire, without need of skilled labor and in fast manner.
[0034] Fig. 3 illustrates exemplary method for repairing puncture of a tire of a two-wheeled vehicle, according to an implementation of the present subject matter.
[0035] The order in which the methods rare described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any order to implement the methods, or an alternative method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the methods, systems and devices described herein.
[0036] Referring to Fig. 3, at block 302, a wheel having the tire is positioned on a platform of the tire repairing device 100. In an example, the positioning may be carried out manually by driving the two-wheeled vehicle on the platform. In another example, the wheel may be positioned on two positioning roller 112-1, 112-2 in the cavity 110.
[0037] At block, 304, the engagement tool is engaged with the tire. In an example, the engagement tool is detachably attached to the platform. In another example, the engagement tool may be arranged in the first configuration, illustrated in fig. 1, for dismounting of the tire for repair of puncture of the tire. In yet another example, the engagement tool may be arranged in the second configuration, illustrated in fig. 2, for mounting of the tire after the repair of puncture of the tire.
[0038] At block 306, rotational motion of the wheel is initiated to repair the tire. In an example, the rotational motion may be carried out to dismount the tire. In another example, the rotational motion may be carried out to mount the tire. In yet another example, direction of rotational motion for mounting and dismounting may be different.

[0039] As removal of the wheel is eliminated in the tire repair mechanism, according to the present subject matter, the tire repairing device 100 overcomes shortcoming of the conventional mechanism. Further, the tire repairing device 100 is a simple device and does not require skilled labor for operating the device. Additionally, the elimination of requirement of dismounting and re-mounting of the wheel, also eliminates need of decoupling and recoupling of assemblies associated with the wheel. Accordingly, risk of damage to the assemblies and danger of injury to rider, due to faulty coupling of assemblies is eliminated. Thus, the present subject matter provides a safer, accurate, fast, simple, and easy mechanism of repairing of puncture of the tire.
[0040] Although implementations for configuration and structure of the tire repairing device 100 is described, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features of the systems described herein. Rather, the specific features are disclosed as implementations for configuration and structure of the tire repairing device 100.

I/ We Claim:
1. A tire repairing device (100) for a tire of a two-wheeled vehicle, the tire repairing
device (100) comprising:
a platform having:
a first side (102) having a first surface (106), the first surface (106) being inclined at a pre-determined angle with respect to X-axis;
a second side (104) adjacent to the first side (102), the second side (104) having a second surface (108); and
a cavity (110) formed along the second surface (108); at least two positioning roller (112-1, 112-2) mounted in the cavity (110), wherein the least two positioning roller (112-1, 112-2) are to rotatable couple to the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle in the cavity (110); and
an engagement tool positioned on the platform along the cavity (110), wherein the engagement tool is to interface with the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle in the cavity (110) to perform one of mounting and dismounting of the tire for repairing the tire.
2. The tire repairing device (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a support roller (120) mounted on the second surface (108) to balance the tire of the two-wheeled vehicle in the cavity (110) during the repairing of the tire.
3. The tire repairing device (100) as claimed in claim 1, the at least two positioning roller (112-1, 112-2) are to position the wheel having the tire at a fixed location and rotate the wheel at the fixed location.
4. The tire repairing device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engagement tool further comprises:

a mounting module (114) attached adjacent to the second surface (108) to mount the engagement tool to the platform;
a vertical holder (116) perpendicularly coupled to the mounting module (114) to detachably couple the engagement tool to the mounting module (114); and
a horizontal beam (118) perpendicularly coupled to the vertical holder (116) to engage with the tire.
5. The tire repairing device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engagement tool is arranged in a first configuration to dismount the tire, wherein in the first configuration, the horizontal beam is arranged between rim and bead of the tire.
6. The tire repairing device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the engagement tool is arranged in a second configuration to mount the tire, wherein in the second configuration, the horizontal beam is arranged behind bead of the tire.
7. A method of repairing of a tire of a two-wheeled vehicle by a tire repairing device (100), the method comprising:
positioning a wheel having the tire in cavity (110) in a platform of the tire repairing device (100), wherein the wheel is positioned on at least two positioning roller (112-1, 112-2) mounted in the cavity (110);
engaging an engagement tool detachably attached to the platform; and initiating rotational motion of the wheel to dismount the tire from the wheel.
8. The method as claimed in claim 8, further comprising initiating rotational motion
of the wheel to re-mount the tire onto the wheel.