Automatic tire inflation system with booster pump
US6269691A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/00372
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic tire inflation system with a booster pump actuated by the compressed air supply on the truck-trailer to pump the air pressure to a higher output pressure to supply air to tires that may require a higher inflation pressure than the truck-trailer system provides. In addition, a surge protection valve and a pressure relief valve are provided in the system to provide proper operation of the system.
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