Fluid reservoir within a tire
US10017010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D49/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel assembly has a rim with an outer radial surface. A tire coupled to the rim defines a first interior region between the outer radial surface and the tire. A bladder coupled to the rim defines a second interior region between the outer radial surface and the bladder. A third interior region is defined between the bladder and the tire. The wheel assembly includes a valve fluidly coupled to the second interior region and the third interior region. The valve is movable between a first position and a second position. The second interior region and the third interior region are fluidly isolated from one another when the valve is in the first position. The second interior region and the third interior region may be fluidly coupled to one another when the valve is in the second position.
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