Air maintenance tire pump simulator
US9920754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M17/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air maintenance tire pump simulator that simulates the environment of an air maintenance tire system is provided. The simulator includes at least one pneumatic cylinder, a structure that forms a closed cavity, and a pneumatic conduit extending between and fluidly connecting the pneumatic cylinder and the closed cavity. A cam is operably connected to a motor, and is also operably connected to the pneumatic cylinder. Engagement of the motor actuates rotation of the cam, which in turn actuates operation of the pneumatic cylinder to increase a pressure in the closed cavity. A method of simulating an air maintenance tire system is also provided.
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