Tire inflation method
US6561017B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/00354
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of inflating a tire, or vehicle tire, that minimizes the amount of time needed for same is disclosed. The method of inflating a tire with a tire pressure management system includes introducing continuous fluid flow of a fluid into the tire, ascertaining the dynamic pressure of the fluid during said introducing continuous fluid flow, terminating continuous fluid flow when the dynamic pressure exceeds or equals a predetermined amount, and introducing pulsed fluid flow of the fluid into the tire.
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