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Fault detection method for central tire inflation system

US5179981A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1992
Grant dateJan 19, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C23/00354
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-diagnostic method for an on-board CTIS (10) for sensing system faults and/or vehicle conditions requiring system shut down. Includes a method for preventing operations of the CITS if the pressure in the air tank has not reached a desired minimum when the vehicle speed exceeds a reference speed for a preselected period of time.

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