公开(公告)号：US20240058989A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18384548

申请日：2023-10-27

Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation

Inventor： BRYAN S. DATEMA

IPC: B28C5/42 ,  B60P3/16 ,  B60R16/023 ,  G01S19/52 ,  G01P3/00 ,  G01F23/22 ,  G01L17/00 ,  B62D61/12

CPC classification number: B28C5/4217 ,  B28C5/422 ,  B28C5/4272 ,  B60P3/16 ,  B60R16/023 ,  G01S19/52 ,  G01P3/00 ,  G01F23/22 ,  G01L17/00 ,  B62D61/12 ,  B60C23/001

Abstract: A vehicle including a chassis, a lift axle coupled to the chassis and including a tractive element, a lift actuator coupled to the lift axle, a location sensor configured to provide location data indicating a location of the vehicle, and a controller operatively coupled to the lift actuator and the location sensor and configured to control the lift actuator to reposition the lift axle based on the location data.

公开(公告)号：US09944126B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US14605743

申请日：2015-01-26

Applicant: Richard Bryan Wood

Inventor： Richard Bryan Wood

IPC: B60C5/20 ,  B60C5/22 ,  B60C17/04 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C17/01 ,  B60C5/02

CPC classification number: B60C5/22 ,  B60C5/02 ,  B60C17/01 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/003

Abstract: Vehicle systems and components are set forth, which aim to reduce rolling friction caused in part by the contact between the vehicle's tires and the ground surface over which the vehicle is traversing. These systems and/or components thereof may increase the overall fuel efficiency of a vehicle. In the examples provided, the systems and/or components change the tread contact patch of one or more tires during movement of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09604157B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14204674

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Aperia Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brandon Richardson

IPC: B01D19/00 ,  C02F1/20 ,  B60S5/04 ,  F04C25/00 ,  F16F15/14 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/12 ,  F04B9/04 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B49/08 ,  F17D3/00

CPC classification number: B01D19/0031 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60S5/043 ,  C02F1/20 ,  F04B9/04 ,  F04B9/042 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B49/08 ,  F04C25/00 ,  F16F15/1485 ,  F17D3/00 ,  Y10T74/2107 ,  Y10T74/2128 ,  Y10T137/86002

Abstract: A pumping system configured to pump fluid from the ambient environment to a target reservoir, the pumping system including: a fluid pump configured to statically mount to a rotating surface, the pump configured to rotate about an axis of rotation; a pump reservoir statically coupled to the fluid pump and configured to fluidly couple to the target reservoir, the pump reservoir including a collection area defined along a portion of the pump reservoir radially outward of the axis of rotation; and a liquid separation member arranged along a portion of the collection area, the liquid separation member including a membrane configured to preferentially permit liquid flow therethrough.

公开(公告)号：US20160288599A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15085550

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Cameri SpA

Inventor： Eugenio Tiziani ,  Davide Bionaz ,  Marco Bassi ,  James Keane

IPC: B60C29/00 ,  B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C29/00 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/003

Abstract: An actuator for a tire inflation system, the actuator having a first component that has a first fluid passage and a second component having a second fluid passage and a sealing surface for sealing engagement with a rotatable component of a wheel assembly. The second component is movable relative to the first component between a first position, in which the first fluid passage is isolated from the second fluid passage and the sealing surface is spaced from the rotatable component, and a second position, in which the first fluid passage is in fluid communication with the second fluid passage and the sealing surface is in sealing engagement with a rotatable component.

Abstract translation: 一种用于轮胎充气系统的致动器，所述致动器具有具有第一流体通道的第一部件和具有第二流体通道的第二部件和用于与轮组件的可旋转部件密封接合的密封表面。 所述第二部件可相对于所述第一部件在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，所述第一位置与所述第一流体通道与所述第二流体通道隔离，并且所述密封表面与所述可旋转部件间隔开;第二位置， 与第二流体通道流体连通，并且密封表面与可旋转部件密封接合。

公开(公告)号：US09387737B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14453986

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Inventor： Carolin Anna Welter ,  Dinesh Chandra ,  Robert Leon Benedict ,  Robin Lamgaday ,  Cheng-Hsiung Lin ,  Thulasiram Gobinath ,  Robert Allen Losey

IPC: B60C23/12 ,  B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/12 ,  B60C23/001

Abstract: A tire assembly having: a tire having a tread portion and a pair of sidewalls extending radially inward from the tread portion to join with a respective bead; a supporting carcass for the tread portion and sidewalls; a pump passageway positioned within a bending region of the tire, the pump passageway being operative to open and close as the tire rotates; a valve assembly in fluid communication with the pump passageway; a pocket formed in the tire; a filter assembly mounted in the pocket, said filter assembly being in air flow communication with the valve assembly, wherein the pocket has an area larger than the area of the filter housing wherein the valve assembly has an inlet, wherein the filter assembly has an outlet, wherein a tube connects the filter outlet assembly to the inlet of the valve assembly; wherein the tube is made of a rubber composition having a shore D hardness greater than 40 as measured by ASTM-D2240.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎组件，其具有：具有胎面部和从所述胎面部径向向内延伸以与相应胎圈连接的一对侧壁的轮胎; 用于胎面部分和侧壁的支撑胎体; 位于所述轮胎的弯曲区域内的泵通道，所述泵通道可操作以在所述轮胎旋转时打开和关闭; 与泵通道流体连通的阀组件; 在轮胎中形成的口袋; 安装在所述袋中的过滤器组件，所述过滤器组件与所述阀组件处于空气流动连通，其中所述口袋具有大于所述过滤器壳体的面积的面积，其中所述阀组件具有入口，其中所述过滤器组件具有出口 其中，管将过滤器出口组件连接到阀组件的入口; 其中所述管由ASTM D2240测定的肖氏D硬度大于40的橡胶组合物制成。

公开(公告)号：US09333818B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13937735

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: Roger de Torres

Inventor： Roger de Torres ,  Gregory Lundeen ,  Ronald A. L. Rorrer

IPC: B60C23/16

CPC classification number: B60C23/16 ,  B60C23/001 ,  Y10T137/6855

Abstract: Methods and systems for storing and dispensing compressed air are provided for inflating a tire. Specifically, a compressed air reservoir is integrated into a human-powered vehicle, such as a bicycle frame component, to provide for portable and convenient inflation of a bicycle tire.

Abstract translation: 提供用于储存和分配压缩空气的方法和系统用于使轮胎充气。 具体地说，将压缩空气存储器集成到诸如自行车车架部件的人力车辆中，以提供便携式和便利的自行车轮胎的充气。

公开(公告)号：US09308784B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US14100121

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Inventor： Daniel Paul Luc Marie Hinque

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/12

CPC classification number: B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/12 ,  Y10T152/10495

Abstract: A self-inflating tire assembly comprises a tire having a tread region, first and second sidewalls, and first and second bead regions, wherein the first and second sidewalls extend respectively from the first and second bead regions to the tread region, wherein the tread region and the first and second sidewalls enclose an annular tire cavity. Further, the assembly comprises an air passageway connected to one of the sidewalls and extending essentially in a circumferential direction of the tire for pumping air from outside of the tire into the tire cavity, wherein the air passageway has an air passageway inlet for receiving air from outside of the tire and an air passageway outlet for releasing air into the tire cavity. Moreover, the assembly comprises an air pressure regulator having an air pressure regulation chamber, a connector end, and a channel fluidly connecting the pressure regulation chamber with the connector end, wherein the air pressure regulator is detachably connected to one of the air passageway inlet and the air passageway outlet via the connector end for allowing fluid communication between channel and the air passageway via the connector end. In addition, the invention relates to a pressure regulator kit for regulating the pressure of a tire, the kit comprising a plurality of air pressure regulators.

Abstract translation: 自充气轮胎组件包括具有胎面区域，第一和第二侧壁以及第一和第二胎圈区域的轮胎，其中第一和第二侧壁分别从第一胎圈区域和第二胎圈区域延伸到胎面区域，其中胎面区域 并且第一和第二侧壁包围环形轮胎腔。 此外，组件包括连接到侧壁中的一个并且基本上在轮胎的圆周方向上延伸的空气通道，用于将空气从轮胎的外部抽吸到轮胎空腔中，其中空气通道具有用于从空气通道入口接收空气的空气通道入口 在轮胎外部和用于将空气释放到轮胎腔中的空气通道出口。 此外，组件包括具有空气压力调节室，连接器端和将压力调节室与连接器端流体连通的通道的空气压力调节器，其中空气压力调节器可拆卸地连接到空气通道入口和 通过连接器端的空气通道出口，用于允许通道和空气通道之间经由连接器端的流体连通。 此外，本发明涉及一种用于调节轮胎压力的压力调节器套件，该套件包括多个气压调节器。

公开(公告)号：US20160076973A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14851080

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： Jay D. White ,  Jeffrey S. Morris ,  Keith M. Ernenwein ,  Matthew Karich ,  Jeffrey R. Zawacki

IPC: G01M17/013 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60B7/00 ,  B60T17/22

CPC classification number: G01M17/013 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  B60B27/0068 ,  B60B2900/3312 ,  B60B2900/5112 ,  B60B2900/5114 ,  B60B2900/541 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/0406 ,  B60C23/041 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  B60T8/171 ,  B60T17/22 ,  G01C22/00 ,  G01P1/026

Abstract: A wireless sensor for a wheel end assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The wheel end assembly includes a wheel hub and a hub cap mounted on the wheel hub. The sensor includes mounting means disposed in the hub cap. Sensing means are mounted on the mounting means to sense at least one condition of the vehicle. A processor is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means to process data from the sensing means. Communication means are mounted on the mounting means and are electrically connected to the processor to communicate the processed data to a user. An electrical energy storage device is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means, the processor and the communication means, enabling the sensor to be independent from the vehicle power supply. The sensor also accommodates components of a tire inflation system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于重型车辆的车轮端组件的无线传感器。 轮端组件包括安装在轮毂上的轮毂和轮毂盖。 传感器包括设置在轮毂盖中的安装装置。 感测装置安装在安装装置上以感测车辆的至少一种状况。 处理器安装在安装装置上并且电连接到感测装置以处理来自感测装置的数据。 通信装置安装在安装装置上并且电连接到处理器以将处理的数据传送给用户。 电能存储装置安装在安装装置上，并且电连接到感测装置，处理器和通信装置，使得传感器能够独立于车辆电源。 传感器还容纳轮胎充气系统的部件。

公开(公告)号：US09222473B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13797846

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Aperia Technologies

Inventor： Brandon Richardson

IPC: F04B49/08 ,  F16H25/08 ,  F04B9/04 ,  F04C25/00 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60S5/04 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F16F15/14 ,  F17D3/00 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: F04B49/08 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60S5/043 ,  F03G3/06 ,  F04B9/04 ,  F04B9/042 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B35/01 ,  F04C25/00 ,  F16F15/1485 ,  F16H25/08 ,  F17D3/00 ,  H02K7/18 ,  Y10T74/2107 ,  Y10T74/2117 ,  Y10T74/2128 ,  Y10T137/86002

Abstract: A pump system including a drive mechanism that provides a pumping force, a primary pump including a first pump cavity, an actuating element in reciprocal relation with the first pump cavity, and an outlet fluidly connected to a reservoir, a force translator that facilitates pump force transfer from the drive mechanism to the actuating element, a pressure regulation mechanism including a reciprocating pump that includes a pump chamber including an inlet manifold fluidly connected to the reservoir, a valve located within the inlet manifold, and a reciprocating element in reciprocal relation with the pump chamber. The pressure regulation mechanism preferably passively ceases force transfer from the drive mechanism to the primary pump based on the pressure of the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种泵系统，包括提供泵送力的驱动机构，包括第一泵腔的主泵，与第一泵腔相互关联的致动元件以及流体连接到储存器的出口，促使泵力 从驱动机构传递到致动元件的压力调节机构，包括往复泵的压力调节机构，所述往复泵包括泵室，所述泵室包括流体连接到所述储存器的入口歧管，位于所述入口歧管内的阀，以及与所述入口歧管相互关系的往复运动元件 泵室。 压力调节机构优选地基于储存器的压力被动地停止从驱动机构到初级泵的力传递。

公开(公告)号：US20150367693A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14839009

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: Aperia Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brandon Richardson ,  David Carlberg ,  Agustus Shelander

IPC: B60C23/12 ,  F04B49/08 ,  B60C23/00 ,  F04B35/01

CPC classification number: F04B49/08 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/001 ,  B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/12 ,  B60S5/043 ,  F03G3/06 ,  F04B9/04 ,  F04B9/042 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F04B35/01 ,  F04C25/00 ,  F16F15/1485 ,  F16H25/08 ,  F17D3/00 ,  H02K7/18 ,  Y10T74/2107 ,  Y10T74/2117 ,  Y10T74/2128 ,  Y10T137/86002

Abstract: A tire inflation system including a drive mechanism having a rotational axis, a pump cavity positioned a radial distance away from the axis of rotation, and a force translator coupling the rotational axis to the pump cavity. The drive mechanism includes a cam comprising an arcuate bearing surface having a non-uniform curvature, the cam rotatable about the rotational axis, and an eccentric mass couple to the cam that offsets a center of mass of the drive mechanism from the rotational axis. The pump cavity is rotatably coupled to the cam, wherein the pump cavity includes an actuating element and a chamber. The force translator couples the arcuate bearing surface to the actuating element, wherein the force translator includes an axis having an arcuate position fixed to an arcuate position of the pump cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎充气系统，包括具有旋转轴线的驱动机构，位于远离旋转轴线的径向距离的泵腔，以及将旋转轴线耦合到泵腔的力平移器。 所述驱动机构包括凸轮，所述凸轮包括具有不均匀曲率的弧形支承表面，所述凸轮可围绕所述旋转轴线旋转，以及偏心质量联接到所述凸轮，所述偏心质量联接器将所述驱动机构的质心偏离所述旋转轴线。 泵腔可旋转地联接到凸轮，其中泵腔包括致动元件和腔室。 力转换器将弓形轴承表面耦合到致动元件，其中力转换器包括具有固定到泵腔的弧形位置的弓形位置的轴线。