Apparatus and systems for integration of a central tire inflation system manifold into a wheel
US8590585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/00318
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system. The system includes a wheel, and a valve assembly secured to an exterior surface of the wheel. The wheel defines a first air passageway. The valve assembly includes a valve member, and an adapter member connected to the valve member. The adapter member adjoins a vehicle wheel hub if the wheel is connected to the vehicle wheel hub. The valve assembly defines a second air passageway and a third air passageway. A first end of the first air passageway adjoins a first end of the second air passageway. A first end of the third air passageway adjoins an air passageway of the vehicle wheel hub if the wheel is connected to the vehicle wheel hub.
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