公开(公告)号：US20170043623A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14824665

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY

Inventor： Dennis Bowman ,  Jonathan T. Roth

IPC: B60C5/22 ,  B62D49/00 ,  B60C29/00 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C5/22 ,  B60B25/12 ,  B60B25/22 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60C29/007 ,  B62D49/00

Abstract: A wheel assembly has a rim with an outer radial surface. A tire coupled to the rim defines a first interior region between the outer radial surface and the tire. A bladder coupled to the rim defines a second interior region between the outer radial surface and the bladder. A third interior region is defined between the bladder and the tire. The wheel assembly includes a valve fluidly coupled to the second interior region and the third interior region. The valve is movable between a first position and a second position. The second interior region and the third interior region are fluidly isolated from one another when the valve is in the first position. The second interior region and the third interior region may be fluidly coupled to one another when the valve is in the second position.

Abstract translation: 轮组件具有带径向外表面的轮辋。 联接到轮辋的轮胎限定了在外径向表面和轮胎之间的第一内部区域。 联接到轮缘的囊状物限定外径向表面和囊之间的第二内部区域。 第三内部区域限定在气囊和轮胎之间。 车轮组件包括流体地联接到第二内部区域和第三内部区域的阀门。 阀可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 当阀处于第一位置时，第二内部区域和第三内部区域彼此流体隔离。 当阀处于第二位置时，第二内部区域和第三内部区域可以彼此流体耦合。

公开(公告)号：US09533534B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14520729

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Inventor： Robin Lamgaday

IPC: B60C23/12 ,  B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/12 ,  B60C23/004

Abstract: An air maintenance tire assembly includes a tire having a tire cavity to a tire tread region, a pressure control assembly attached to an elongate valve stem projecting from a rim, the pressure control assembly being external to the tire cavity, the elongate valve stem projecting outward from the tire cavity and operative to admit pressurized air into the tire cavity through the pressure control assembly, the first sidewall having an elongate sidewall air passageway therein operatively located to compress segment by segment from an expanded diameter to a substantially reduced diameter responsive to a bending strain introduced into the first sidewall from a rolling tire footprint thereby forcing air, segment by segment, along the air passageway, and a connecting tube connected to the air passageway and the pressure control assembly.

Abstract translation: 空气维护轮胎组件包括具有轮胎胎面区域的轮胎空腔的轮胎，附接到从轮缘突出的细长阀杆的压力控制组件，压力控制组件在轮胎腔外部，细长阀杆向外突出 从轮胎腔体起作用以通过压力控制组件将加压空气进入轮胎空腔，第一侧壁具有其中的细长侧壁空气通道，其中可操作地定位成将压缩段从扩展直径逐渐压缩至基本上减小的直径， 应变从滚动轮胎足迹引入第一侧壁，从而沿着空气通道逐段迫使空气，以及连接到空气通道和压力控制组件的连接管。

公开(公告)号：US09505276B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14561682

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Inventor： William Alain Talbot ,  Jason Mark Middelberg ,  Paul Welbes ,  Annette Lechtenboehmer

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60C13/02 ,  B60C19/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/12 ,  B60C13/02 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/004

Abstract: A pneumatic tire assembly includes a tire having a pneumatic cavity and a filter disposed between the pneumatic cavity and atmosphere. The filter is constructed of a hydrophobic material for avoiding all liquid adhesion. First and second sidewalls extend respectively from first and second tire bead regions to a tire tread region. The first sidewall has at least one bending region operatively bending when radially within a rolling tire footprint. A sidewall groove is defined by groove walls positioned within the bending region of the first tire sidewall. The sidewall groove deforms segment by segment between a non-deformed state and a deformed, constricted state in response to bending of the bending region of the first sidewall while radially within the rolling tire footprint.

Abstract translation: 一种充气轮胎组件包括具有气动腔的轮胎和设置在气动腔和气氛之间的过滤器。 过滤器由疏水材料构成，以避免所有的液体粘附。 第一和第二侧壁分别从第一和第二轮胎胎圈区域延伸到轮胎胎面区域。 第一侧壁具有至少一个弯曲区域，其在径向位于滚动轮胎覆盖区内时可操作地弯曲。 侧壁槽由位于第一轮胎侧壁的弯曲区域内的槽壁限定。 侧壁槽响应于第一侧壁的弯曲区域的径向在滚动轮胎足迹中的弯曲而在非变形状态和变形的收缩状态之间逐段变形。

公开(公告)号：US20160332486A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15110441

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: Igor STRASHNY ,  Paul MOORE ,  CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Igor Strashny ,  Paul Moore

IPC: B60C5/22 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C17/01

CPC classification number: B60C5/22 ,  B60C17/01 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C2200/06

Abstract: A tyre apparatus is provided, the apparatus including a tyre body for attachment to a wheel rim to define a first inflatable volume. An inner chamber defines a second inflatable volume which is located within the first inflatable volume of the tyre body. A first fluid communication path is provided between the first and second inflatable volumes and a second fluid communication path is provided between the first inflatable volume and the atmosphere. A first valve opens and closes the first fluid communication path, and a second valve opens and closes the second fluid communication path. The tensile strength and pressure-containing capacity of the material structure of the second inflatable volume is greater than that of the tyre first inflatable volume. A first fluid pressure within the first inflatable volume of the tyre body is optimisable by opening the first valve to allow pressure transfer from the second inflatable volume into the tyre body, and/or opening the second valve to allow pressure to vent from the tyre body to atmosphere. A vehicle wheel and active tyre pressure control system incorporating the tyre apparatus are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种轮胎装置，该装置包括用于附接到轮缘的轮胎主体，以限定第一可充气体积。 内室限定位于轮胎主体的第一可充气体积内的第二可充气体积。 在第一和第二可膨胀体积之间提供第一流体连通路径，并且在第一可充气体积和大气之间设置第二流体连通路径。 第一阀打开和关闭第一流体连通路径，第二阀打开和关闭第二流体连通路径。 第二可膨胀体积的材料结构的拉伸强度和耐压容量大于轮胎第一可充气体积的拉伸强度和压力容纳能力。 轮胎主体的第一可膨胀体积内的第一流体压力通过打开第一阀来允许压力从第二可膨胀容积传递到轮胎主体中并且/或打开第二阀以允许压力从轮胎本体排出而是最佳的 到大气。 还提供了一种结合轮胎装置的车轮和主动轮胎压力控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160250902A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15032317

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: PRESSURERITE (PTY) LTD

Inventor： Pierre Van Wyk BECKER

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  F04B35/06 ,  F04B35/01 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/14 ,  F04B49/02 ,  B60C23/12 ,  F04B39/12

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/12 ,  F04B35/01 ,  F04B35/06 ,  F04B39/125 ,  F04B49/02 ,  F04B53/14 ,  F04B53/16

Abstract: A device 10 for providing air to a tyre which is mounted on a rim (16) which itself is free to rotate about a fixed, that is, non-rotatable axle (22). A pump is provided which in use rotates with the tyre and which is configured to provide, when activated, air under pressure to the tyre. The pump drive system for activating the pump upon a loss of air pressure in the tyre consists of a first part that is rotationally connected to the tyre and a second part which includes a first clutch plate (42) which rotates with the first part whilst the pump is not activated. The pump is activated by inhibiting the second part of the drive system from rotating with the first part. Relative rotation between the first and second parts drives the pump to provide air under pressure to the tyre. There is a second clutch plate (26) which is configured so that it can be attached to the fixed axle (22) so that it itself is fixed, that is, non-rotatable. The first and second clutch plates (26, 42) are normally spaced apart. A clutch piston, moved by pressure in the tyre, engages the clutch by urging the first clutch plate (42) against the second clutch plate (26) upon the pressure in the tyre dropping below a predetermined value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向轮胎提供空气的装置10，该轮胎安装在轮圈（16）上，轮辋本身可绕固定的，即不可旋转的轴（22）自由旋转。 提供了一种泵，其在使用中与轮胎一起旋转并且被构造成当被激活时提供压力下的空气到轮胎。 用于在轮胎损失空气压力时启动泵的泵驱动系统包括旋转地连接到轮胎的第一部分和包括与第一部分一起旋转的第一离合器片（42）的第二部分，同时 泵没有激活。 通过禁止驱动系统的第二部分与第一部分一起旋转来激活泵。 第一和第二部件之间的相对旋转驱动泵，以向轮胎提供压力下的空气。 存在第二离合器片26，其被构造成使得其可以附接到固定轴22，使得其自身被固定，即不可旋转。 第一和第二离合器片（26,42）通常间隔开。 通过轮胎中的压力移动的离合器活塞通过在轮胎中的压力下降到预定值以下而将第一离合器片（42）推靠第二离合器片（26）而与离合器接合。

公开(公告)号：US20160167458A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14909099

申请日：2014-07-30

Applicant: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

Inventor： Laur LÄÄNEMETS ,  Emma-Claire DUNNING ,  Kit JONES ,  Maelle DODU ,  Mark FORD ,  Michael BOYD ,  Daniel LOFTUS

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  F16K31/122 ,  B60B1/12 ,  F16K27/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60B1/12 ,  B60C23/003 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K31/1221

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly (1) for supplying compressed air from a vehicle axle to a tyre (3) comprises a vehicle wheel (5) and a control valve assembly (7). The wheel (5) comprises a wheel hub (9) for mounting the wheel (5) to a vehicle (V); and a wheel rim for mounting a tyre (3) on the wheel (5). A transfer line (19) is provided in the wheel for transferring compressed air from the wheel hub to the wheel rim (11) for inflating the tyre (3). The control valve assembly (7) comprises an inlet, an outlet and a control valve (25) operably located between the inlet and the outlet for controlling passage of compressed air between the inlet and the outlet. The control valve assembly (7) is removably disposed in the wheel hub (9) such that fluid communication is established between the control valve assembly (7) and the transfer line (19).

Abstract translation: 用于将压缩空气从车辆轴向轮胎（3）供应的车轮组件（1）包括车轮（5）和控制阀组件（7）。 轮（5）包括用于将轮（5）安装到车辆（V）的轮毂（9）; 以及用于将轮胎（3）安装在轮（5）上的轮缘。 传送线（19）设置在车轮中，用于将压缩空气从轮毂传递到轮辋（11），用于使轮胎（3）膨胀。 控制阀组件（7）包括可操作地位于入口和出口之间的入口，出口和控制阀（25），用于控制进口和出口之间的压缩空气通道。 控制阀组件（7）可移除地设置在轮毂（9）中，使得在控制阀组件（7）和输送管线（19）之间建立流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20160082789A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14854440

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: CLAAS TRACTOR SAS

Inventor： Jan Carsten Wieckhorst ,  Thomas Fedde

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/002

Abstract: A method for reducing vehicle oscillations for an agricultural vehicle with a drive engine, a running gear cooperating with the drive engine for driving wheels having pneumatic tires, and a control unit for regulating a tire pressure of at least one tire requires a number of steps. For example, the method includes generating a sensor signal as a function of at least one determined vehicle oscillation and regulating a tire pressure of at least one tire by the control unit as a function of the sensor signal in order to reduce the determined vehicle oscillation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于减少具有驱动发动机的农用车辆的车辆振荡的方法，与用于驱动具有充气轮胎的车轮的驱动发动机配合的行驶齿轮以及用于调节至少一个轮胎的轮胎压力的控制单元需要多个步骤。 例如，该方法包括生成作为至少一个确定的车辆振动的函数的传感器信号，并且通过控制单元调节至少一个轮胎的轮胎压力作为传感器信号的函数，以便减少确定的车辆振动。

公开(公告)号：US09199518B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13659105

申请日：2012-10-24

Applicant: Robert Leon Benedict ,  Thulasiram Gobinath ,  Cheng-Hsiung Lin ,  Robin Lamgaday ,  Robert Allen Losey

Inventor： Robert Leon Benedict ,  Thulasiram Gobinath ,  Cheng-Hsiung Lin ,  Robin Lamgaday ,  Robert Allen Losey

IPC: B23P11/02 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60C29/04 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60S5/04 ,  F04B43/00 ,  F04B43/12 ,  F04B53/10

CPC classification number: B60C23/12 ,  B23P11/022 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/007 ,  B60C29/04 ,  B60S5/043 ,  F04B43/0072 ,  F04B43/12 ,  F04B53/10 ,  F04B53/1067 ,  Y10T29/49236

Abstract: A method of assembling an air pump in a tire is provided including: opening an axial air passageway of an elongate flexible air tube at one end; inserting one by one a plurality of one-way check valves into the air passageway from the one end to form an axial array of spaced apart check valves along the air passageway, each check valve having an external nominal width greater than a nominal width of the air tube passageway; establishing a press fit engagement between each check valve and air tube internal sidewalls defining the air passageway to place each check valve at a respective preferred position within the air passageway; retaining the check valves in the respective preferred positions within the air passageway by radial pressure from the air tube internal sidewalls and closing the one end of the flexible air tube.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在轮胎中组装气泵的方法，包括：在一端打开细长柔性气管的轴向空气通道; 多个单向止回阀从一端逐个插入空气通道，以形成沿着空气通道的间隔开的止回阀的轴向阵列，每个止回阀的外部标称宽度大于 气管通道; 在每个止回阀和限定空气通道的空气管内侧壁之间建立压配合接合，以将每个止回阀放置在空气通道内的相应优选位置; 通过来自空气管内侧壁的径向压力将止回阀保持在空气通道内的各个优选位置中，并且关闭柔性空气管的一端。

公开(公告)号：US20150314655A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14697802

申请日：2015-04-28

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Swindell

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Swindell

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/16

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/16

Abstract: A tire pressure control system includes a tire mounted on a wheel that is connected to an axle, with pneumatic fittings communicating with an interior of this tire. A digital pressure switch has a pair of pneumatic lines that extend from it. These pneumatic lines connect to the pneumatic fittings so that the digital pressure switch communicates with the tire. An electronic solenoid valve communicates with the digital pressure switch by electrical connection to communicate with the interior of the tire. The electronic solenoid valve operates in a corresponding relationship to the interior of the tire so gas above a set pressure can pass to atmosphere. A battery assembly powers and activates the digital pressure switch, and further powers the electronic solenoid valve through the digital pressure switch. A housing houses the digital pressure switch, the electronic solenoid valve, and the battery assembly.

Abstract translation: 轮胎压力控制系统包括安装在连接到车轴的车轮上的轮胎，气动配件与该轮胎的内部连通。 数字压力开关具有从其延伸的一对气动管路。 这些气动管路连接到气动配件上，使数字压力开关与轮胎连通。 电子电磁阀通过电连接与数字压力开关连通以与轮胎的内部连通。 电子电磁阀以与轮胎内部相对应的关系运行，因此高于设定压力的气体可以传递到大气中。 电池组件通电并激活数字压力开关，并通过数字压力开关进一步为电子电磁阀供电。 壳体容纳数字压力开关，电子电磁阀和电池组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150239309A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14428597

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: ACCURIDE CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeffrey Root

IPC: B60C23/12 ,  B60C23/00 ,  F04B39/08 ,  F04B27/00 ,  F04B35/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/12 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/041 ,  F04B27/005 ,  F04B35/002 ,  F04B39/08

Abstract: A tire inflation apparatus includes a housing coupled for co-rotation with a vehicle wheel, which includes a rim and a tire. The apparatus also includes a pendulum coupled to the housing for relative rotation therewith, a mechanically actuated pump coupled to the housing and operated in response to relative rotation between the housing and the pendulum, a valve positioned downstream of the pump and movable between a closed position in which pressurized air generated by the pump is prevented from being transferred to an air chamber between the rim and the tire, and an open position in which the pressurized air may be transferred to the air chamber, an electrically powered actuator coupled to the valve for moving the valve to at least one of the open and closed positions, and a generator operable to convert rotational kinetic energy of the wheel to electrical energy to power the actuator.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎充气装置包括与车轮共同旋转的壳体，其包括轮辋和轮胎。 该装置还包括联接到壳体以便与其相对旋转的摆锤，耦合到壳体并响应于壳体和摆锤之间的相对旋转而被操作的机械致动的泵，位于泵下游并可在闭合位置 其中防止由泵产生的加压空气被转移到轮辋和轮胎之间的空气室中，以及打开位置，其中加压空气可以被传送到空气室，电动致动器，其联接到阀，用于 将阀移动到打开和关闭位置中的至少一个，以及可操作以将车轮的旋转动能转换为电能以向致动器供电的发电机。