Unit for repairing and inflating an inflatable article, vehicle comprising a unit for repairing and inflating inflatable articles, and relative method
US8251106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/3584
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unit, for repairing and inflating an inflatable article, defines a volume for a sealing fluid; an inlet for compressed air; and an outlet connected fluidically to the inlet via the volume to inject the sealing fluid into the inflatable article by means of the compressed air. More specifically, the inlet is connected by releasable fluidic connecting means to a fluidic outlet port of a pneumatic circuit of a vehicle having a compressed-air source and at least one pneumatic actuator connected to the compressed-air source.
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