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Hub bore mounted central tire inflation valve system

US8479790B2 · kind B2 · utility

11Cited by

6References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

HUTCHINSON · FR

Inventors

Lars Johan Resare · Trenton, US
Michael G. Hartman · Kent, US
Larry K. Rogers · Georgetown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 5, 2011
Grant date	Jul 9, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60C23/00363
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A central tire inflation system. The system includes a central tire inflation valve and a hub bore manifold. The hub bore manifold is connected to and surrounds the central tire inflation valve. The hub bore manifold defines first and second air passageways which are in communication with the central tire inflation valve. The hub bore manifold is configured for removable connection to a hub of a vehicle and is also configured to fit within a central opening of a wheel of the vehicle.

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