Snap-in inlet and connection method for air maintenance tire
US9205712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T152/10495
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air maintenance tire includes an air inlet housing affixed to the inner liner of a tire. An elongate sidewall air pumping passageway is incorporated within a first tire sidewall. An intake conduit and an elongate tubular inlet conduit are provided having a quick connect/disconnect latching attachment to sockets formed by the air inlet housing.
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