公开(公告)号：US20120095382A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US12907008

申请日：2010-10-18

Applicant: Dennis Sheanne Hudson

Inventor： Dennis Sheanne Hudson

IPC: A61M1/14 ,  B60C23/10 ,  F16L55/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/004

Abstract: A device (FIGS. 1b, 8c, 14b) for storing and dispensing a fluid and fluid energy using continuous analog modification of the total surface area of one or more solid surfaces against which, on one side of such surface(s), the fluid to be stored and dispensed may proximally and forcibly act and against which, on the opposed side of such surface(s), one or more elastic elements may act, withal producing the effect of a substantially constant static pressure across a range of deformation of the elastic element(s), i.e., a piezoequilibrative effect.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用一个或多个固体表面的总表面积的连续模拟修改来存储和分配流体和流体能量的装置（图1b，8c，14b），在该表面的一侧上，流体 要被储存和分配可以向近侧和强制地作用并抵靠在这些表面的相对侧上，一个或多个弹性元件可以起作用作用，从而产生在整个变形范围内的基本上恒定的静压的作用 弹性元件，即压电平衡效应。

公开(公告)号：US08123494B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US11517535

申请日：2006-09-07

Applicant: Tatsuo Wakabayashi ,  Yoshihiro Kanayama

Inventor： Tatsuo Wakabayashi ,  Yoshihiro Kanayama

IPC: F04B17/06 ,  F04B35/06

CPC classification number: F16C19/184 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/12 ,  F16C33/723 ,  F16C41/00 ,  F16C41/005 ,  F16C2326/02 ,  F16C2360/42

Abstract: A wheel-supporting roller-bearing unit with air compressor that is compact and capable of keeping resistance against the rotation of the hub 4c low while at the same time maintaining good balance, and when necessary, is capable of obtaining compressed air having sufficient pressure regardless of the traveling speed of the vehicle. A plurality of cylinder holes 53 are located at a plurality of locations that are evenly spaced around the circumferential direction on the inside of a cylinder block 50 that is connected and fastened to the inside end section in the axial direction of the hub 4c. Pistons 54 fit inside these cylinder holes 53 and are moved back and forth by a piston-drive mechanism 62 as the cylinder block 50 rotates. The air compressor 2c is a reciprocating-piston compressor, so it is possible to obtain the required air pressure regardless of rpm. Also, by placing a plurality of cylinder holes 53 and pistons 54 at uniform intervals around in the circumferential direction, it is possible to suppress the resistance against the rotation of the hub 4c.

Abstract translation: 具有空气压缩机的轮子支承滚子轴承单元，其紧凑并且能够保持抵抗轮毂4c的旋转的低阻力，同时保持良好的平衡，并且在必要时能够获得具有足够压力的压缩空气 的车辆行驶速度。 多个气缸孔53位于沿着轮毂4c的轴向连接并固定在内端部的气缸体50的内侧周向周向上均匀间隔的多个位置。 活塞54装配在这些气缸孔53内，并随着气缸体50的旋转而被活塞驱动机构62前后移动。 空气压缩机2c是往复活塞式压缩机，因此可以获得与转速无关的所需空气压力。 此外，通过沿圆周方向以均匀的间隔设置多个气缸孔53和活塞54，可以抑制轮毂4c的旋转阻力。

公开(公告)号：US07882733B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12092410

申请日：2007-09-06

Applicant: Hiroshi Isono

Inventor： Hiroshi Isono

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/12

Abstract: A tire-pressure control apparatus includes an air pump driven by a rotating wheel to supply compressed air to a tire air chamber, a mechanical control valve that permits and prohibits supply of compressed air from the air pump to the tire air chamber, a valve-state detection sensor that detects the state of the control valve, a wheel speed sensor that detects rotational speed of the wheel, and an electric control unit (ECU). The ECU calculates a quantity of compressed air supplied from the air pump to the tire air chamber during a permission-state retention time, during which the control valve is in the permission state, and calculates an average leaked air quantity per unit time in a single cycle starting when the control valve enters a prohibition state and ending when the control valve again enters the prohibition state after entering the permission state.

Abstract translation: 轮胎压力控制装置包括由旋转轮驱动的空气泵，以向空气室供应压缩空气;允许和禁止从空气泵向轮胎气室供应压缩空气的机械控制阀; 检测控制阀的状态的状态检测传感器，检测车轮的转速的车轮速度传感器和电气控制单元（ECU）。 ECU在允许状态保持时间期间计算从空气泵向轮胎气室供给的压缩空气量，在该允许状态保持时间期间，控制阀处于允许状态，并且计算单个时间内的平均泄漏空气量 当控制阀进入禁止状态时循环起动，当控制阀进入允许状态后再次进入禁止状态时结束。

公开(公告)号：US20100300591A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12070807

申请日：2008-02-21

Applicant: Richard M. Rheinhardt

Inventor： Richard M. Rheinhardt

IPC: B60C29/02

CPC classification number: B60C29/007 ,  B60C23/004

Abstract: A self-inflating wheel having a rim for mounting a tire to form an airtight chamber for retaining air at a predetermined first level of pressure, a reservoir for retaining air at a second level of pressure higher than the first level, a valve for feeding air into the reservoir from an external source and a valve connecting the reservoir and the chamber for feeding air to the chamber in response to the pressure therein being lower than the first level.

Abstract translation: 一种自充气轮，其具有用于安装轮胎以形成用于将空气保持在预定的第一压力水平的气密室的边缘，用于将空气保持在高于第一水平的第二压力水平的储存器，用于供给空气的阀 从外部源进入储存器，并且连接储存器和室的阀，用于响应于其中的压力低于第一水平将空气供给到室。

公开(公告)号：US20090294005A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12156575

申请日：2008-06-03

Applicant: David A. Firestone

Inventor： David A. Firestone

IPC: B60C29/00

CPC classification number: B29C73/166 ,  B29C73/22 ,  B29L2030/00 ,  B60C23/004 ,  Y10T152/10729

Abstract: Sealing and inflating system incorporated with a vehicular wheel including a tire rim and a tire mounted to the tire rim including a source of sealing and inflating compound arranged in connection with the tire or tire rim, a detecting mechanism for detecting a rupture in the tire, and a release mechanism coupled to the source and the detecting mechanism for releasing a quantity of the sealing and inflating compound from the source when the detecting mechanism detects a rupture in the tire. The source, detecting mechanism and release mechanism can all be arranged in the pressurized interior space defined by the tire and the tire rim. In this case, the source can be attached to the tire rim. One such construction of the source has two substantially semi-circular parts arranged around the tire rim and connected together, with a release mechanism being arranged in engagement with each part.

Abstract translation: 包括车轮的密封和充气系统，包括轮胎边缘和安装在轮胎边缘上的轮胎，包括与轮胎或轮胎轮辋相连配置的密封和充气化合物源，用于检测轮胎断裂的检测机构， 以及联接到所述源的释放机构和所述检测机构，用于当所述检测机构检测到所述轮胎中的断裂时，从所述源释放一定数量的所述密封和充气化合物。 源，检测机构和释放机构都可以布置在由轮胎和轮胎边缘限定的加压内部空间中。 在这种情况下，源可以附接到轮胎边缘。 源的一种这样的结构具有布置在轮胎边缘周围并且连接在一起的两个基本上半圆形的部分，其中释放机构布置成与每个部分接合。

公开(公告)号：US20090223615A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12090455

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: Hiroshi Isono

Inventor： Hiroshi Isono

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/12 ,  Y10T137/3646

Abstract: A tire-pressure control apparatus includes an air pump capable of supplying compressed air to a tire air chamber, a mechanical control valve device that permits and prohibits supply of compressed air from the air pump to the tire air chamber, a valve-state detection sensor for detecting the state of the control valve device, and an electric control apparatus ECU. The ECU measures a pressure increasing time, which is a time period starting when the supply of compressed air from the air pump to the tire air chamber is started and ending when the supply of compressed air is stopped, and a pressure decreasing time, which is a time period starting when the supply of compressed air is stopped and ending when the supply of compressed air is started (resumed), and calculates a flow rate of air discharged from the air pump to the tire air chamber from the pressure decreasing time and the pressure increasing time.

Abstract translation: 轮胎压力控制装置包括能够向轮胎气室供给压缩空气的空气泵，允许和禁止从空气泵向轮胎气室供应压缩空气的机械控制阀装置，阀状态检测传感器 用于检测控制阀装置的状态，以及电气控制装置ECU。 ECU测量增压时间，该压力增加时间是在从空气泵到轮胎气室的压缩空气的供给开始并且当压缩空气供给停止时结束的时间段，以及压缩减少时间 在压缩空气的供给停止时开始的时间段和开始压缩空气的供给结束的时间段（恢复），并且计算从减压时间起从空气泵向轮胎气室排出的空气的流量， 增压时间。

公开(公告)号：US20090211684A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US11992186

申请日：2005-09-23

Applicant: Renato Caretta ,  Massimo Filippi

Inventor： Renato Caretta ,  Massimo Filippi

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/10

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  Y10T152/10729

Abstract: A method of allowing control of a vehicle with at least two-wheels in case of puncture of a tyre, each wheel including a rim and a tyre associated therewith, includes the steps of: inflating each tyre to an operating pressure; admitting a fluid compressed to a first pressure higher than the operating pressure of the tyre into at least one tank associated with at least one of the rims; bringing the tyre into communication with the tank when the inner pressure of the tyre is lower than a predetermined first threshold value; detecting a variation of an inner pressure of the tank; activating a pressure measuring device when the inner pressure variation corresponds to a reduction and is higher than a first predetermined value; measuring the inner pressure of the tank with a predetermined frequency by means of (through) the pressure measuring device; calculating a variation in the inner pressure in a time unit; generating an alarm signal when the calculated inner pressure variation corresponds to a reduction and is higher than a second predetermined value; and transmitting the alarm signal to the driver.

Abstract translation: 一种在轮胎穿刺的情况下允许具有至少两个车轮的车辆的控制的方法，每个车轮包括轮辋和与其相关联的轮胎，包括以下步骤：将每个轮胎充气至工作压力; 将被压缩到高于轮胎的操作压力的第一压力的流体接纳到与至少一个轮辋相关联的至少一个槽中; 当轮胎的内压低于预定的第一阈值时，使轮胎与罐相连通; 检测罐的内部压力的变化; 当所述内部压力变化对应于减小并且高于第一预定值时启动压力测量装置; 通过压力测量装置以（通过）测量具有预定频率的罐的内部压力; 以时间单位计算内部压力的变化; 当所计算的内部压力变化对应于减小并且高于第二预定值时产生报警信号; 并将该报警信号发送给驾驶员。

公开(公告)号：US20090009310A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US11578236

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: Renato Caretta ,  Pier Giuseppe Piantanida ,  Stefano Sangiovanni ,  Maurizio Marchini ,  Giorgia Sgalari

Inventor： Renato Caretta ,  Pier Giuseppe Piantanida ,  Stefano Sangiovanni ,  Maurizio Marchini ,  Giorgia Sgalari

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/10

CPC classification number: B60C23/004 ,  Y10T152/10522 ,  Y10T152/10729

Abstract: A wheel having a controlled pressure includes a rim associated with a tank adapted to be filled with a fluid to a first pressure; a tyre mounted on the rim and having an inner volume inflated to an operating pressure at a reference temperature, the operating pressure being lower than the first pressure; and at least one valve assembly adapted to establish a communication between the tank, the inner volume of the tyre and the external environment. The valve assembly includes a command valve, an exhaust valve and a compensation valve operatively associated with each other. The command valve controls communication between the tank and the inner volume of the tyre. The exhaust valve is connected to the external environment, to the inner volume, to the command valve and to the compensation valve. The compensation valve is connected to the exhaust valve and the command valve. The command valve includes an inner chamber connected with the exhaust valve and the compensation valve in such a manner that the command valve is operated by the exhaust valve and the compensation valve through a pressure variation of the inner chamber in response to a variation of the inner pressure of the tyre.

Abstract translation: 具有受控压力的车轮包括与适于被填充有流体的罐相连接的第一压力的轮辋; 安装在轮辋上并且具有膨胀到参考温度下的操作压力的内部容积的轮胎，所述操作压力低于所述第一压力; 以及至少一个阀组件，其适于建立所述罐，所述轮胎的内部容积与所述外部环境之间的连通。 阀组件包括指令阀，排气阀和可操作地相关联的补偿阀。 指令阀控制油箱和轮胎内部体积之间的连通。 排气阀连接到外部环境，内部容积，连接到指令阀和补偿阀。 补偿阀连接到排气阀和指令阀。 所述指示阀包括与所述排气阀和所述补偿阀连接的内室，使得所述指令阀由所述排气阀和所述补偿阀通过内室的压力变化而响应于所述内腔的变化而被操作 轮胎的压力。

公开(公告)号：US07444859B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US11662287

申请日：2005-07-19

Applicant: Massimo Filippi ,  Renato Caretta

Inventor： Massimo Filippi ,  Renato Caretta

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/006 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/04

Abstract: Method of allowing control of a vehicle provided with at least two wheels in case of puncture of a tire, each wheel having a rim and a tire associated therewith, including the steps of inflating each tire to an operating pressure at a reference temperature; admitting a fluid compressed to a first pressure higher than the operating pressure of the tire at the reference temperature into at least one tank associated with at least one of the rims; bringing the tire into communication with the tank when the inner pressure of the tire is lower than the operating pressure by a predetermined first threshold value; measuring the inner pressure of the tire with a predetermined frequency; calculating a variation of the inner pressure in the time unit; generating an alarm signal when the variation of the inner pressure corresponds to a reduction and is higher than a predetermined value; and transmitting the alarm signal to the driver.

Abstract translation: 在轮胎穿刺的情况下，允许对设置有至少两个车轮的车辆进行控制的方法，每个车轮具有轮辋和与其相关联的轮胎，包括以下步骤：将每个轮胎充气至参考温度下的操作压力; 允许被压缩到高于在参考温度下的轮胎的操作压力的第一压力的流体到与至少一个边缘相关联的至少一个罐中; 当轮胎的内部压力低于操作压力预定的第一阈值时，使轮胎与罐相连通; 以预定的频率测量轮胎的内部压力; 计算时间单位内部压力的变化; 当内部压力的变化对应于减小并且高于预定值时产生报警信号; 并将该报警信号发送给驾驶员。

公开(公告)号：US20080135151A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US12069260

申请日：2008-02-08

Applicant: Richard Loewe

Inventor： Richard Loewe

IPC: B60C23/10

CPC classification number: B60C23/043 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/0413 ,  B60C23/12

Abstract: A device is provided for maintaining a desired inflation pressure within a tire mounted on a wheel of a vehicle. The device includes a microcompressor and a magnetic element. The compressor is mounted on the wheel and is in fluid communication with the atmosphere and the tire. The magnetic element is mounted on a stationary member of the wheel assembly and produces a magnetic field. The compressor is activated by transiting the magnetic field during each wheel revolution. Alternatively, an electric coil mounted on the wheel may transit the magnetic field to generate electrical power for an electrically-driven compressor. Thus, the compressor may pump air into the tire to maintain the desired inflation pressure. For leaks or device failure, a driver may be notified and a battery can operate the compressor at a high rate to maximize tire use until a safe place is reached.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在安装在车辆的车轮上的轮胎内保持期望的充气压力的装置。 该装置包括微型压缩机和磁性元件。 压缩机安装在车轮上并与大气和轮胎流体连通。 磁性元件安装在车轮组件的固定件上并产生磁场。 在每个车轮转动期间通过转动磁场来激活压缩机。 或者，安装在车轮上的电线圈可以传递磁场以产生用于电动压缩机的电力。 因此，压缩机可将空气抽入轮胎以保持所需的充气压力。 对于泄漏或设备故障，可能会通知驱动程序，并且电池可以以高速率操作压缩机，以最大化轮胎使用，直到达到安全的地方。