Temporary attachment tire pressure gauge
US7284419B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/0496
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gauge is provided for monitoring pressure of air within a tire or other gas containing chamber. A gauge includes a receiver attachable to a valve stem of the tire. A valve core is also provided on the gauge through which fill air can be directed. In this way, the gauge does not need to be removed during filling of the tire with air. A pathway extends from the valve core to the receiver within the gauge. A pressure sensor, such as a Bourdon tube, is coupled to this pathway and monitors pressure within the tire. A lower body of the gauge includes a latching element which can be manually actuated to temporarily mount the gauge to the valve stem. The latching element can be in the form of levers which rotate and act as a toggle to engage the valve stem and secure the gauge to the valve stem.
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