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Assembly for a tire inflation system

US9370974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2014
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

An assembly includes a rotary joint spindle and a rotary joint body rotatably disposed on and in fluid communication with the rotary joint spindle. The rotary joint body is housed by a hub cap and provided adjacent an end of a spindle. A pressure relief valve is disposed between the hub cap and the rotary joint body. The pressure relief valve selectively provides a seal between the hub cap and the rotary joint body.

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