Automotive flat tire repair system improvement
US5876526A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An on-board storable system for repairing a flat tire on an automobile comprising a utensil adapted to endow a power impact wrench to actuate a scissors jack. Such system preferably includes an air compressor for inflation of a replacement tire after mounting the wheel bearing the replacement tire has been secured to the hub with the impact wrench. An alternative system utilizing the utensil and a power impact wrench comprises an air reservoir; compressor; electro-mechanical means for driving the compressor; a pneumatic distribution system; the pneumatic distribution system conveying air from said reservoir to an air distribution post for each wheel of the automobile; and tubular means for conveying air from said posts to a tire proximate each said post. The electro-mechanical power transmission means being selected from the group comprising an engine driven belt powered pulley; an auxiliary battery and associated electric motor; and an electric motor driven by the automobile electric system. The power impact wrench can be either electrically driven or pneumatically driven by air ducted from said air reservoir. A vehicle hoist is powered by a source from the group comprising a mech…
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