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Concentric bell assembly

US6918423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2003
Grant dateJul 19, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C25/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bell assembly for inflating a tubeless tire on a wheel includes a first bell and a second bell slidably disposed within the first bell. The second bell includes a smaller diameter than the first bell. A shaft extends upwardly from the second bell in one of a relative to the first bell. A locking member is engagable with the shaft and is movable between a first locking position and a second locking position. The locking member secures the second bell in the first bell position when the locking member is disposed in the first locking position. The locking member secures the second bell in the second bell position when the locking member is disposed in the second locking position.

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