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Trailer detection control for vehicle central tire inflation system

US5263524A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1992
Grant dateNov 23, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C23/00363
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle central tire inflation system (10), which checks and inflates/deflates tires of an automotive tractor and trailer, is provided with a prevention control (110) for preventing inflation/deflation operation of the system (10) when the tractor is disconnected from the trailer.

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