公开(公告)号：US08757218B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13335033

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Mark S. Hoenke ,  Timothy J. Leep

Inventor： Mark S. Hoenke ,  Timothy J. Leep

IPC: B65B31/00

CPC classification number: B60C25/145 ,  Y10T137/3662

Abstract: A tire inflation system comprising a tire inflation apparatus having an inflation head, a pressurized gas source, and a controller, with the inflation head being positioned at a tire and wheel assembly inflation location at which a tire and wheel assembly is received to inflate the tire and wheel assembly. The tire and wheel assembly includes a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) valve stem that detects and transmits inflation pressure data of the tire and wheel assembly. The inflation head defines a tire inflation cavity that seals with the tire of the tire and wheel assembly when engaged with the inflation head. Pressurized gas is delivered from the pressurized gas source through an outlet in the tire inflation cavity for inflation of the tire and wheel assembly. The controller receives inflation pressure data from the TPM valve stem and controls operation of the tire inflation apparatus in response thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎充气系统，包括具有充气头，加压气体源和控制器的轮胎充气装置，其中所述充气头位于轮胎和车轮组件充气位置处，在该位置处接收轮胎和车轮组件以使轮胎充气 和车轮组装。 轮胎和车轮组件包括轮胎压力监测（TPM）阀杆，其检测并传送轮胎和车轮组件的膨胀压力数据。 充气头限定了与充气头接合时与轮胎和车轮组件的轮胎密封的轮胎充气腔。 加压气体从加压气体源通过轮胎充气腔中的出口输送，用于轮胎和轮组件的充气。 控制器接收来自TPM阀杆的充气压力数据，并响应于此来控制轮胎充气装置的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110033313A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12719898

申请日：2010-03-09

Applicant: Christopher Gruber ,  David O. Shumate ,  James W. Happe, JR. ,  Steven R. Salmons ,  Jeffrey P. VanHorn

Inventor： Christopher Gruber ,  David O. Shumate ,  James W. Happe, JR. ,  Steven R. Salmons ,  Jeffrey P. VanHorn

IPC: F04B49/00 ,  F16K15/00

CPC classification number: F04B49/24 ,  F16K15/066 ,  F16K15/148 ,  F16K17/044 ,  F16K17/0473 ,  F16K17/082 ,  F16K31/363 ,  Y10T137/2557 ,  Y10T137/2663 ,  Y10T137/3584 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/7838 ,  Y10T137/7841 ,  Y10T137/8704

Abstract: An apparatus includes a valve housing having an inlet port, a first chamber with a first outlet port, and a second chamber with a second outlet port. A first valve opens between the inlet port and the first chamber under a first level of pneumatic pressure at the inlet port. A second valve opens between the first chamber and the second chamber under a second, greater level of pneumatic pressure in the first chamber. A third valve opens between the second chamber and the first chamber under a third level of pneumatic pressure in the second chamber, with the third level being less than the first level.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有入口端口的阀壳体，具有第一出口的第一室和具有第二出口的第二室。 在入口端口处的第一级气动压力下，第一阀在入口和第一室之间打开。 第二阀门在第一腔室和第二腔室之间在第一腔室中在第二更高水平的气动压力下打开。 在第二室中的第三级别的气动压力下，第三阀在第二室和第一室之间打开，第三级小于第一级。

公开(公告)号：US20110025487A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12511533

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: David Norman Laird ,  Pawel Miskiewicz ,  Darryl Dean Wasilenkoff ,  Christopher George Demetrioff

Inventor： David Norman Laird ,  Pawel Miskiewicz ,  Darryl Dean Wasilenkoff ,  Christopher George Demetrioff

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  Y10T137/3662

Abstract: A tire pressure sensor is provided having a housing, a pressure transducer within the housing electronically coupled to a transmitter, a battery within the housing connected to deliver electrical power to the pressure transducer and to the transmitter, and a pressurized compartment within the housing bounded at least partially by a flexible membrane. A first conduit extends from the pressure transducer to the compartment. An inlet port extends through the housing to allow pressurized air within the tire to contact the membrane. In particular embodiments, the pressure transducer, transmitter and battery are rubber coated and encapsulated with epoxy.

Abstract translation: 提供一种轮胎压力传感器，其具有壳体，壳体内的压力传感器，电耦合到发射器，壳体内的电池连接以将电力传递到压力传感器和发射器;以及位于壳体内的加压隔室 最少部分地由柔性膜。 第一导管从压力传感器延伸到隔室。 入口端口延伸穿过壳体以允许轮胎内的加压空气接触膜。 在特定实施例中，压力传感器，变送器和电池被橡胶涂覆并用环氧树脂封装。

公开(公告)号：US20070256488A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11418033

申请日：2006-05-05

Applicant: Yen-Ching Lin ,  Yuan-Chun Lin

Inventor： Yen-Ching Lin ,  Yuan-Chun Lin

IPC: B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0496 ,  Y10T137/3662

Abstract: A valve for a tire with a simple structure and a low cost is easily made for monitoring the pressure of the tire through an indicator.

Abstract translation: 用于轮胎结构简单，成本低廉的阀容易通过指示器监测轮胎的压力。

公开(公告)号：US20020121132A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-05

申请号：US10079065

申请日：2002-02-19

Inventor： David S. Breed ,  Wendell C. Johnson ,  Vittorio Castelli ,  William E. Seitz ,  Wilbur E. DuVall

IPC: G01M017/02

CPC classification number: B60C19/00 ,  B60C11/24 ,  B60C11/246 ,  B60C23/0449 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/2863 ,  G06K9/00832 ,  Y10T137/3662

Abstract: Wireless sensing and communication system including sensors located on the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle and which provide information which is transmitted to one or more interrogators in the vehicle using wireless radio frequency transmission technology. Power to operate the sensor may be supplied by the interrogator. The sensors include tire pressure, temperature and acceleration monitoring sensors, weight or load measuring sensors, switches, temperature, acceleration, angular position, angular rate, angular acceleration, proximity, rollover, occupant presence, humidity, presence of fluids or gases, strain, road condition and friction, chemical sensors and other similar sensors providing information to a vehicle system, vehicle operator or external site. The sensors provide information about the vehicle and its interior or exterior environment, about individual components, systems, vehicle occupants, subsystems, or about the roadway, ambient atmosphere, travel conditions and external objects.

Abstract translation: 无线感测和通信系统包括位于车辆上或车辆附近的传感器，其提供使用无线射频传输技术传输到车辆中的一个或多个询问器的信息。 操作传感器的电源可由询问器提供。 传感器包括轮胎压力，温度和加速度监测传感器，重量或负载测量传感器，开关，温度，加速度，角位置，角速率，角加速度，接近度，翻转，乘员存在，湿度，流体或气体的存在， 道路状况和摩擦，化学传感器和其他类似的传感器，向车辆系统，车辆操作员或外部站点提供信息。 传感器提供关于车辆及其内部或外部环境的信息，关于各个部件，系统，车辆乘员，子系统或关于道路，环境大气，旅行条件和外部物体。

公开(公告)号：US20020029627A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-14

申请号：US09879614

申请日：2001-06-12

Inventor： Francis Delaporte ,  Didier Pozzi

IPC: B60C023/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  Y10T137/3662

Abstract: The tire pressure sensor housing for a motor vehicle, provided to be mounted on a wheel rim comprises elastically deformable support wings (3, 4) of variable height and a device (8) for positional fixing and locking comprising snap-on tongues (8). Figure for the abstract: FIG. 1

Abstract translation: 提供安装在轮辋上的用于机动车辆的轮胎压力传感器外壳包括可变高度的可弹性变形的支撑翼（3,4）和用于位置固定和锁定的装置（8），包括揿钮（8） 。 摘要图： 1

公开(公告)号：US06199575B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US09221379

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: Ronald D. Widner

Inventor： Ronald D. Widner

IPC: B60C2304

CPC classification number: B60C23/0433 ,  B60C23/004 ,  B60C23/0401 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/8326

Abstract: A valve system includes a movable microelectromechanically structured (MEMS) pressure sensor that not only senses pressure but also functions as a mechanical actuator for the valve. An alternative valve system includes a MEMS pressure sensor that extends through an aperture in a curved wall, such as a curved wall of a valve body or a valve core, at an oblique angle to allow it be securely mounted in the confined space of an automotive-type tire inflation valve. The valve system includes a transmitter integrated with the valve and a receiver located at a remote location, such as the passenger compartment of an automobile.

Abstract translation: 阀系统包括可移动微机电结构（MEMS）压力传感器，其不仅感测压力，而且还用作阀的机械致动器。 替代阀系统包括MEMS压力传感器，其以倾斜角度延伸穿过弯曲壁中的孔，例如阀体或阀芯的弯曲壁，以允许其牢固地安装在汽车的密闭空间 型轮胎充气阀。 阀系统包括与阀集成的变送器和位于远程位置的接收器，例如汽车的乘客舱。

公开(公告)号：US5884659A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-23

申请号：US717246

申请日：1996-09-23

Applicant: General M. Prosser ,  Leo J. Ard

Inventor： General M. Prosser ,  Leo J. Ard

IPC: B60C25/14 ,  B60S5/04 ,  B60C25/02

CPC classification number: B60C25/145 ,  B60S5/04 ,  Y10T137/3584 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/86324

Abstract: A new Portable Tubeless Tire Inflating System for forcing a large volume of air into a tubeless tire which presses the side-walls of the tire against the rim, thereby setting a bead so the user may fully inflate the tire using a conventional valve stem. The inventive device includes a conventional portable air tank and an air releasing means attached to the conventional portable air tank providing a burst of air to a tire during mounting.

Abstract translation: 一种新型便携式无内胎轮胎充气系统，用于将大量空气压入无内胎轮胎，将轮胎的侧壁压靠在轮辋上，从而设置胎圈，使得使用者可以使用常规的阀杆使轮胎充分充气。 本发明的装置包括常规便携式空气罐和附接到常规便携式空气罐的空气释放装置，其在安装期间向轮胎提供空气。

公开(公告)号：US5775358A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US552737

申请日：1995-11-03

Applicant: Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Jacek M. Weinheimer

Inventor： Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr. ,  Jacek M. Weinheimer

IPC: F16K37/00 ,  G01L19/12

CPC classification number: G01L19/12 ,  B63C9/24 ,  Y10T137/1684 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/5327 ,  Y10T137/8326 ,  Y10T137/8359

Abstract: Disclosed is an indicator system for use with inflating devices that use a cylinder of compressed gas. The indicator system is comprised of a cylinder adapter which receives and supports a cylinder and, concurrently, is received by an inflating device. The cylinder adapter includes an indication means that signals whether the attached cylinder is full or has been discharged by way of the indication means being responsive to the high pressure release from the cylinder during a discharge. The indication means incorporates the use of the color green to signify that the cylinder is full and the color red to signify that the cylinder has been discharged. The indicator system is designed to have a one-time use after which it is disposed of.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于与使用压缩气体的气缸的充气装置一起使用的指示器系统。 指示器系统由气缸适配器组成，气缸适配器接收并支撑汽缸，同时由充气装置接收。 气缸适配器包括指示装置，其指示连接的气缸是充满的还是已经通过指示装置排出，所述指示装置响应于在排出期间从气缸释放高压。 指示装置包括使用绿色的绿色表示气瓶已满，并且红色表示气缸已经排出。 指示器系统设计为一次性使用，之后被处理。

公开(公告)号：US5158122A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-27

申请号：US634018

申请日：1990-12-26

Applicant: Joseph G. Moffett

Inventor： Joseph G. Moffett

IPC: B60C29/06 ,  B60S5/04

CPC classification number: B60S5/043 ,  B60C29/064 ,  Y10T137/3662 ,  Y10T137/3724

Abstract: A dual pneumatic tire inflator is provided for simultaneously adding and equalizing the air pressure in dual tires commonly employed in tractor trailer trucks, airplanes, tractors and other dual wheeled vehicles. The dual pneumatic tire inflator includes a housing having an inlet valve for receiving pressurized air from a common air pressure source and a pair of pressure hoses connected to a pair of locking valve tire chucks for engaging each valve of the dual tire assembly and a pressure gauge for indicating the common pressure of the dual tires and a relief valve for adjusting and equalizing the air pressure in the dual tires. The housing is preferably of an elongated body having an inlet disposed at one end, a pressure gauge disposed at the other and the two pressure hoses and pressure relief valve disposed in a planar relationship.

Abstract translation: 提供双重充气轮胎充气机，用于同时增加和平衡拖拉机拖车，飞机，拖拉机和其他双轮车辆中通常使用的双轮胎中的空气压力。 双重充气轮胎充气机包括具有用于从公共气压源接收加压空气的入口阀的壳体和连接到一对锁定阀轮胎卡盘的一对压力软管，用于接合双轮胎组件的每个阀和压力计 用于指示双轮胎的共同压力和用于调节和均衡双轮胎中的空气压力的安全阀。 壳体优选为细长体，其具有设置在一端的入口，设置在另一端的压力计和以平面关系设置的两个压力软管和压力释放阀。