A working head (1) for an apparatus (100) for mounting and demounting a tyre to and from a corresponding rim (C) of a vehicle wheel comprises: a contoured element, having a first end (2A) and a second end (2B), spaced from each other along a longitudinal orientation (L) and including a demounting guide (22) and a mounting guide (21) juxtaposed with the demounting guide (22) along a transverse orientation (T) perpendicular to the longitudinal orientation (L); a gripping tool (3), movable in a working plane perpendicular to the transverse orientation (T) between a gripping position (PP), where it is operatively interposed between the rim and the tyre, and a prising position (PS), where the gripping tool (3) is lifted longitudinally relative to the second end (2B) of the contoured element (2); a transmission unit (4) connectable to an actuator (103) and to the gripping tool (3) and configured to move the gripping tool (3).

The demounting guide (22) is interposed, along the transverse orientation (T), between the gripping tool (3) and the mounting guide (21) of the contoured element (2), the mounting guide being removably connected to an arm (102) of the apparatus (100).

A device for mounting and removing a tire on/from a rim includes a pincers element which is pivoted in a tool body with respect to the main frame and can grip a tire bead; the pincers element performs a preset rotation together with the tool body, moving away from the rim edge by performing a motion over the edge without making contact with the rim at the end of the rotation; the pincers element releases the bead on the outer edge of the rim, in a removal operation, or in the inner seat of the rim, in a mounting operation.

A working head (1) for an apparatus (100) for mounting and demounting a tyre to and from a corresponding rim (C) of a vehicle wheel comprises: a contoured element, having a first end (2A) and a second end (2B), spaced from each other along a longitudinal orientation (L) and including a demounting guide (22) and a mounting guide (21) juxtaposed with the demounting guide (22) along a transverse orientation (T) perpendicular to the longitudinal orientation (L); a gripping tool (3), movable in a working plane perpendicular to the transverse orientation (T) between a gripping position (PP), where it is operatively interposed between the rim and the tyre, and a prising position (PS), where the gripping tool (3) is lifted longitudinally relative to the second end (2B) of the contoured element (2); a transmission unit (4) connectable to an actuator (103) and to the gripping tool (3) and configured to move the gripping tool (3). The demounting guide (22) is interposed, along the transverse orientation (T), between the gripping tool (3) and the mounting guide (21) of the contoured element (2), the mounting guide being removably connected to an arm (102) of the apparatus (100).