Fuel efficiency system for a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11130370B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-28

    申请号:US15954452

    申请日:2018-04-16

    Applicant: PACCAR Inc

    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.

    PRESSURE SAFEGUARD DEVICE FOR TIRES FILLED WITH COMPRESSED AIR, AND METHOD FOR THIS PURPOSE

    公开(公告)号:US20180290504A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-11

    申请号:US15577994

    申请日:2016-06-01

    Inventor: Johann BERGER

    Abstract: A pressure safeguard device (1) for wheels filled with compressed gas comprises at least two tubes which are arranged next to one another in such a way as to run around the tire axis, each of said tubes having a supply line (3) for compressed gas and a common supply connection (4). On each supply line (3), a connectable and releasable connection is formed between the tube (2) and the common supply connection (4). Preferably, the tubes (2) are releasably connected, by means of a connection device (5, 6) which is separate from the tire, so as to form a stack of tubes (2) which directly adjoin one another along their circumference by way of side regions. If one tube (2) is damaged, the other tubes (2) remain intact and expand together into the entire area between the rim (7) and the tire (8). By topping up the intact tubes with compressed gas, the desired tire pressure can be achieved without changing the wheel or the tire.

    VALVE WITH A NUMBER OF DUCTS FOR PASSING AND INCREASED SEALING

    公开(公告)号:US20180037073A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-08

    申请号:US15524905

    申请日:2015-12-18

    Applicant: Advantaria SL

    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve for a compartmentalized tube or tyre, including a number of ducts for passing and increased sealing. It therefore has one end for coupling to an inflation/deflation system; another end in contact with the rim; a flow channel between both, with opening by means of a cover solidly joined to a mobile rod. The valve has at least two cavities with connection means to the airtight compartments of the tube or tyre. One cavity is displaced solidly joined to the rod, allowing gas or liquid flow through the communication channel between the cavities when in the open position. The existence of friction surfaces are thereby eliminated, increasing the sealing, the maximum operating pressure and the useful life. Additionally, the number of items in contact with one another are reduced, allowing for a simpler manufacturing process by reducing the level of accuracy required for the components.

    INSERT FOR A PNEUMATIC TIRE
    85.
    发明申请
    INSERT FOR A PNEUMATIC TIRE 审中-公开
    插入气动轮胎

    公开(公告)号:US20170057303A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15348662

    申请日:2016-11-10

    Applicant: Adam Krefting

    Inventor: Adam Krefting

    Abstract: An insert for a pneumatic tire including an annular member adapted to contact at least 10% of an interior surface of the pneumatic tire and provide an outward pressure thereagainst.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于充气轮胎的插入件,包括适于接触充气轮胎的内表面的至少10%的环形构件,并且提供了向外的压力。

    Auxiliary wheel, unassisted lifting jack and apparatus for unlocking and locking self-locking device of auxiliary wheel
    86.
    发明授权
    Auxiliary wheel, unassisted lifting jack and apparatus for unlocking and locking self-locking device of auxiliary wheel 有权
    辅助轮,辅助提升千斤顶和辅助轮自锁装置解锁和锁定装置

    公开(公告)号:US09404522B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-02

    申请号:US13978639

    申请日:2012-01-04

    Applicant: Lixin Zhou

    Inventor: Lixin Zhou

    Abstract: Disclosed is an auxiliary wheel comprising a wheel hub and a tire. The auxiliary wheel is fixedly mounted on a wheel of an automotive vehicle in a manner that the auxiliary wheel and the wheel have a common rotary axis. The auxiliary wheel may further comprise one or more locking components located on the wheel hub, and the locking component is used to fix the auxiliary wheel on the wheel hub of the wheel, so that the auxiliary wheel is driven by the wheel hub of the wheel. The present invention further relates to an unassisted lifting jack used when the auxiliary wheel is mounted. The unassisted lifting jack comprises a climbing block and a supporting block connected in a rotary way, the climbing block and the supporting block have a common supporting bottom, and the climbing block has a slope provided to the auxiliary wheel for climbing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括轮毂和轮胎的辅助轮。 辅助轮以固定地安装在机动车辆的车轮上,使得辅助轮和车轮具有共同的旋转轴线。 辅助轮还可以包括位于轮毂上的一个或多个锁定部件,并且锁定部件用于将辅助轮固定在轮的轮毂上,使得辅助轮由轮的轮毂驱动 。 本发明还涉及在辅助轮安装时使用的无辅助提升千斤顶。 无辅助提升千斤顶包括爬坡块和以旋转方式连接的支撑块,攀爬块和支撑块具有共同的支撑底部,并且攀爬块具有提供给辅助轮的爬坡坡度。

    SYSTEM INCLUDING PRESSURIZED LOAD CELLS
    87.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM INCLUDING PRESSURIZED LOAD CELLS 审中-公开
    系统包括加压负载电池

    公开(公告)号:US20150239302A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14629089

    申请日:2015-02-23

    Abstract: A system. The system includes a wheel, a tire, a plurality of pressurized load cells and a sleeve member. The wheel includes a first flange portion, a second flange portion and a barrel portion positioned between the first and second flange portions. The tire is mounted to the wheel. The wheel and the tire cooperate to define a tire cavity. The tire includes a first beaded portion and a second beaded portion. The plurality of pressurized load cells are positioned within the tire cavity. The sleeve member is positioned within the tire cavity and surrounds and constrains the plurality of pressurized load cells.

    Abstract translation: 一个系统。 该系统包括轮,轮胎,多个加压称重传感器和套筒构件。 轮包括第一凸缘部分,第二凸缘部分和位于第一和第二凸缘部分之间的筒部分。 轮胎安装在车轮上。 车轮和轮胎配合以限定轮胎腔。 轮胎包括第一串珠部分和第二串珠部分。 多个加压测力传感器位于轮胎腔内。 套筒构件定位在轮胎腔内,并围绕并限制多个加压承重单元。

    Method and device for locking tires
    88.
    发明授权
    Method and device for locking tires 有权
    用于锁定轮胎的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09015947B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US12908245

    申请日:2010-10-20

    Abstract: A method for locking a tire to a wheel rim, includes the steps of mounting a tubular tire locking element on the wheel rim, which tubular locking member is arranged with a valve, which valve is pushed through a hole in the rim; mounting a tire on the rim such that the tire encloses the tubular tire locking element and a pressure chamber is obtained between the tire locking element and the tire; pressurizing the tubular tire locking element via the valve such that it expands, whereby the beads of the tire are pressed against the flanges of the wheel rim; inserting a hollow needle through the tire and into the pressure chamber, which hollow needle is connected to a pressurized air source; pressurizing the pressure chamber to desired pressure, removing the hollow needle; and sealing the hole caused by the needle with sealing fluid or plug.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将轮胎锁定到轮缘的方法包括以下步骤:将管状轮胎锁定元件安装在轮辋上,该管状锁定构件配置有阀,该阀被推动通过轮辋中的孔; 将轮胎安装在轮辋上,使得轮胎包围管状轮胎锁定元件,并且在轮胎锁定元件和轮胎之间获得压力室; 通过所述阀对所述管状轮胎锁定元件加压使其膨胀,由此所述轮胎的胎圈被压靠在所述轮缘的凸缘上; 将中空针穿过轮胎插入压力室,该中空针连接到加压空气源; 将压力室加压至所需压力,去除中空针头; 并用密封流体或塞子密封由针引起的孔。

    Pneumatic tire/rim assembly
    89.
    发明授权
    Pneumatic tire/rim assembly 有权
    气动轮胎/轮辋组件

    公开(公告)号:US08978724B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US12988023

    申请日:2009-04-24

    Inventor: Hideki Hamanaka

    Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire/rim assembly which is improved in the run-flat durability with the mass of the tire being reduced. In a pneumatic tire/rim assembly with a run-flat capability, an air bladder (2) made of a circular ring-shaped film body is inserted inside a pneumatic tire (1) mounted on a rim (R). At least part of the film body is formed of a sealing layer (3) made of a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by blending an elastomer in a thermoplastic resin.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种充气轮胎/轮辋组件,其轮胎的质量减小而在耐久性方面得到改善。 在具有平坦能力的充气轮胎/轮辋组件中,将由圆形环形膜体制成的气囊(2)插入安装在轮辋(R)上的充气轮胎(1)内。 薄膜体的至少一部分由热塑性树脂制成的密封层(3)或通过在热塑性树脂中混合弹性体得到的热塑性弹性体组合物形成。

    PNEUMATIC TIRE SECURITY SYSTEM
    90.
    发明申请
    PNEUMATIC TIRE SECURITY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    气动轮胎安全系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120048442A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13216721

    申请日:2011-08-24

    Applicant: Ronald Kyle

    Inventor: Ronald Kyle

    CPC classification number: B60C17/02

    Abstract: A system for allowing vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires to continue operating after a tire failure which would normally cause deflation of the tire employs one or more airbags stored in deflated configuration either about the exterior surface of the rim supporting the pneumatic tire or externally of the tire. The system further includes a container for compressed gases. A sensor connected to the inflated tire to detect sudden deflation releases the compressed gases so as to inflate the airbag to either support the tire or provide an exterior running surface adjacent to the deflated tire.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于允许配备充气轮胎的车辆在轮胎故障之后继续运行的系统,该轮胎故障通常会引起轮胎的放气,采用一种或多种以放气构型储存的安全气囊,围绕支撑充气轮胎的轮辋的外表面或轮胎外部 。 该系统还包括用于压缩气体的容器。 连接到充气轮胎以检测突然的放气的传感器释放压缩气体,以使气囊膨胀以支撑轮胎或提供与放气轮胎相邻的外部行驶表面。

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