A tire changing machine includes a base having a pedal-operated control system located on one side, a rotating platform which defines a surface upon which wheels of vehicles can be fixed, and which is supported by the base, a column rising from the base, an operating arm hinged to an upper area of the column, which can be oriented in a plane transverse to the column and parallel to the plane of the platform, between a work position facing the platform and an opposite rest position facing away from the platform and having a hinging end and an opposite end having a connection for a device holding work tools, a selector unit being interposed between the hinging end and the column, for selecting an orientation of the operating arm in its work position.

A tire bead locking tool is provided. The tool may include a body; a first jaw connected to the body; a second jaw pivotally connected to the body and located to oppose the first jaw; a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the first and second jaws in a relative position with respect to each other; and a resilient member attached to one of the first and second jaws and located between the first and second jaws. A method of manufacturing may also be provide. The method may include: forming a body; forming a pair of jaws on the body wherein at least one of the jaws pivots with respect to the body; attaching a resilient member to at least one of the jaws; and forming a locking mechanism that can selectively lock the jaws in a position; and extending a handle further from the jaws than the locking mechanism.

A tire bead locking tool is provided. The tool may include a body; a first jaw connected to the body; a second jaw pivotally connected to the body and located to oppose the first jaw; a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the first and second jaws in a relative position with respect to each other; and a resilient member attached to one of the first and second jaws and located between the first and second jaws. A method of manufacturing may also be provide. The method may include: forming a body; forming a pair of jaws on the body wherein at least one of the jaws pivots with respect to the body; attaching a resilient member to at least one of the jaws; and forming a locking mechanism that can selectively lock the jaws in a position; and extending a handle further from the jaws than the locking mechanism.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a tire mounting component and device and a tire mounting/dismounting device. The tire mounting component comprises a main body and a pressing member capable of pressing down the tire, and the pressing member is arranged on the main body. A protective member is arranged on the main body, the protective member is at least partially located above the pressing member, and a portion of the protective member that is located above the pressing member can block at least a portion of a top surface of the pressing member. During mounting of the tire, the protective member can prevent an inner edge of the tire from coming into contact with the at least a portion of the top surface of the pressing member to prevent the inner edge of the tire from being stuck on the pressing member.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a tire mounting component and device and a tire mounting/dismounting device. The tire mounting component comprises a main body and a pressing member capable of pressing down the tire, and the pressing member is arranged on the main body. A protective member is arranged on the main body, the protective member is at least partially located above the pressing member, and a portion of the protective member that is located above the pressing member can block at least a portion of a top surface of the pressing member. During mounting of the tire, the protective member can prevent an inner edge of the tire from coming into contact with the at least a portion of the top surface of the pressing member to prevent the inner edge of the tire from being stuck on the pressing member.

The present disclosure relates to a portable, hand-operated, and foldable tire removal and/or installation tool assembly and a method of removing and installing a tire on the rim of a wheel. The portable, hand-operated, and foldable tire removal and/or installation tool assembly comprises a handle, a bead gripper, a rim bracer, and a connection mechanism. The handle, the rim bracer, and the bead gripper are rotatably connected by the connection mechanism. The handle and the rim bracer include integrated tire levers that eliminate the need to carry separate tire levers. The connection mechanism is configured to be operated to arrange the handle, the rim bracer, and the bead gripper in a folding position to occupy minimal space to allow for convenient storage.

The present disclosure relates to a portable, hand-operated, and foldable tire removal and/or installation tool assembly and a method of removing and installing a tire on the rim of a wheel. The portable, hand-operated, and foldable tire removal and/or installation tool assembly comprises a handle, a bead gripper, a rim bracer, and a connection mechanism. The handle, the rim bracer, and the bead gripper are rotatably connected by the connection mechanism. The handle and the rim bracer include integrated tire levers that eliminate the need to carry separate tire levers. The connection mechanism is configured to be operated to arrange the handle, the rim bracer, and the bead gripper in a folding position to occupy minimal space to allow for convenient storage.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a tire mounting component and device and a tire mounting/dismounting device. The tire mounting component comprises a main body and a pressing member capable of pressing down the tire, and the pressing member is arranged on the main body. A protective member is arranged on the main body, the protective member is at least partially located above the pressing member, and a portion of the protective member that is located above the pressing member can block at least a portion of a top surface of the pressing member. During mounting of the tire, the protective member can prevent an inner edge of the tire from coming into contact with the at least a portion of the top surface of the pressing member to prevent the inner edge of the tire from being stuck on the pressing member.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a tire mounting component and device and a tire mounting/dismounting device. The tire mounting component comprises a main body and a pressing member capable of pressing down the tire, and the pressing member is arranged on the main body. A protective member is arranged on the main body, the protective member is at least partially located above the pressing member, and a portion of the protective member that is located above the pressing member can block at least a portion of a top surface of the pressing member. During mounting of the tire, the protective member can prevent an inner edge of the tire from coming into contact with the at least a portion of the top surface of the pressing member to prevent the inner edge of the tire from being stuck on the pressing member.

A system and method for unseating the bead of a pneumatic tire from a wheel that can include a ram, a lever, and a securing bar. The ram can be positioned on the bead of the tire. Pressure or force can be applied to the lever which in turn can apply pressure to the bead of the tire, breaking the seal between the bead of the tire and the wheel.