Steer axle high-temperature warning system
US8910683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8326
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high temperature warning system for a vehicle steer axle an air pressure supply, a normally-closed valve in fluid communication with pressure supply, a heat sensitive control capable of opening the normally-closed valve upon a predetermined temperature, the heat sensitive control mounted adjacent to the wheel end assembly in a heat exchange relationship therewith, and a warning system connected to the air pressure supply for actuation upon opening of the normally-closed valve.
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