Automatic truck assembly tire inflator system with dual pump
US9815341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/127
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire inflation apparatuses is provided for maintaining a predetermined inflation pressure of a pair of tires mounted a dual wheel unit of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a first and a second pump unit that are connected to a housing that includes a mounting structure for engaging a complementary mounting structure of the dual wheel unit. The first and second pump include first and second pump rods configured to translate in response to rotation of the dual wheel unit. A gearset and an eccentric drive mechanism are arranged to reciprocate the first and second pump rods.
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