Control device, tire inflation system including said control device, and methods of operating said tire inflation system
US12214630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/00354
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present document relates to a control device for a central tire inflation system, comprising: an inlet for connection with a pressure source, at least a first outlet for connection with a first pneumatic tire, a supply valve, at least a first channel valve, and at least a first pressure-limiting valve, wherein the supply valve and the first channel valve selectively fluidly connect the inlet to the first outlet and are fluidly connected in series between the inlet and the first outlet, and wherein the first pressure-limiting valve is fluidly connected to the first outlet for limiting a pressure at the first outlet. The present document further relates to methods of operating the control device for the central tire inflation system.
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