Rotary air connection with central valve for tire inflation system
US9908373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/00363
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary air connection for an automatic tire inflation system having an air pressure source, the rotary air connection comprising a stationary portion and a rotatable portion rotatably mounted to the stationary portion, the rotary air connection having a central channel with a one-way check valve disposed in the central channel so as to allow fluid to flow from the air pressure source in one direction through the central channel but not in the opposite direction toward the air pressure source.
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