B60C29/06

Valve Stem Cap Assembly
20210387490 · 2021-12-16 ·

A valve stem cap assembly for inhibiting a valve stem cap from being lost when the valve stem cap is removed from a valve stem includes a cap that is threadable onto a valve stem of an inflatable tire. In this way the cap inhibits debris from collecting in the valve stem. A tether is rotatably coupled between the cap and the valve stem. In this way the tether inhibits the cap from being lost when the cap is removed from the valve stem.

Integrated-sensor valve apparatus

An assembly (8) for a central tire inflation system includes a housing having a first end and a second end. The housing defines a fluid conduit disposed through the first and second ends. The assembly also includes one or more sensors (205, 210) having a portion disposed in the fluid conduit. Further, a power source (245) is in electrical communication with the sensor. The assembly additionally includes a kinetic energy device (220) in electrical communication with the power source. The kinetic energy device may comprise a magnet (255) sliding on a guide (265). As an alternative, the kinetic energy device may comprise a turbine (275).

Integrated-sensor valve apparatus

An assembly (8) for a central tire inflation system includes a housing having a first end and a second end. The housing defines a fluid conduit disposed through the first and second ends. The assembly also includes one or more sensors (205, 210) having a portion disposed in the fluid conduit. Further, a power source (245) is in electrical communication with the sensor. The assembly additionally includes a kinetic energy device (220) in electrical communication with the power source. The kinetic energy device may comprise a magnet (255) sliding on a guide (265). As an alternative, the kinetic energy device may comprise a turbine (275).

Anti-spray joint structure of connection hose of vehicle air compressor
11358351 · 2022-06-14 ·

An anti-spray joint structure of a connection hose of a vehicle air compressor, the vehicle air compressor contains: a box, a sealant supply can, and a connection hose. The box includes a body accommodated in the box and started by a power supply to produce compressed airs. The sealant supply can includes an open segment for accommodating chemical sealant, and the sealant supply can includes a supply tube arranged on the open segment. The connection hose includes a front connector and a rear connector. The rear connector is an anti-spray joint structure and includes a first segment and a second segment removed from and connected with the first segment, and the first segment is connected with the second segment which has a channel of different sizes and shapes so as to be applicable for different tires and to avoid eruption of the chemical sealant.

Tire valve assembly
11345196 · 2022-05-31 · ·

A tire valve assembly is disclosed. The tire valve assembly includes a gas nozzle structure, a movable rod, an air pipe, an elastic close contact pad, a screw nut, an elastic O-ring and a dust cap. The tire valve assembly can use a punched hole on the end of the movable rod to receive the tire repair liquid flowing into the air pipe. Take out the movable rod during maintenance to remove the tire repair liquid in the punched hole. When the movable rod is reinstalled in the air pipe, the tire repair liquid remaining on the inner wall of the air pipe will also be squeezed out of the air pipe. With this, the tire repair liquid will no longer block the tire valve assembly.

Fluid conduits including pressure sensors

An inflation manifold connected to dual pneumatic tires by air hoses provides a central location for tire inflation and location of pressure sensors. A hose block connected to dual pneumatic tires by air hoses provides a central location for location of pressure sensors. The pressure sensors may be TPMS sensors or a combination of TPMS sensor and pressure gauge.

Inflation system for tubeless tires

An inflation system for tubeless bicycle tires may include a valve, a sealant canister, a pump head, and/or a valve core adapter. The valve, sealant canister, and pump head may collectively facilitate sealant injection into a tire by a user. The valve has an external valve seat, and includes a valve body, a valve stem extending through the length of the valve body, and a retaining mechanism for the valve stem disposed interior to the valve body. The valve stem is configured to move relative to the valve body, such that a resilient seating surface disposed at a proximal end of the valve stem is displaced relative to a valve seat formed by an exterior surface of a proximal end of the valve body.

Equipment for testing a calibrated gas leak on a tyre valve, plug for such equipment, and associated method for controlling leak detection
11320331 · 2022-05-03 · ·

The invention relates to equipment, devices and methods for testing a calibrated leak or passage of pressurized gas from a tire. In one example, a test plug including a calibrated cross section orifice and a predetermined gas flow rate is connected to a tire. The test plug applies a pressure opening the tire valve member to release gas from the tire through the test plug. In one example, a TPMS sensor and a TPMS measurement tool are used to measure the decrease of air pressure in the tire through the test plug and determine if the TPMS sensor is operating properly. In one example, a plurality of test plugs with different gas flow rates are provided. A method for testing the calibrated leak using the test plug is further disclosed.

Equipment for testing a calibrated gas leak on a tyre valve, plug for such equipment, and associated method for controlling leak detection
11320331 · 2022-05-03 · ·

The invention relates to equipment, devices and methods for testing a calibrated leak or passage of pressurized gas from a tire. In one example, a test plug including a calibrated cross section orifice and a predetermined gas flow rate is connected to a tire. The test plug applies a pressure opening the tire valve member to release gas from the tire through the test plug. In one example, a TPMS sensor and a TPMS measurement tool are used to measure the decrease of air pressure in the tire through the test plug and determine if the TPMS sensor is operating properly. In one example, a plurality of test plugs with different gas flow rates are provided. A method for testing the calibrated leak using the test plug is further disclosed.

Pressurizable adapter of bicycle valve
11318800 · 2022-05-03 ·

A pressurizable adapter of bicycle valve can be used for a tubeless bicycle tire and contains: a receiving tube, a valve core and a valve cap. The receiving tube includes an internal screw portion, an air outlet, a first connecting part, an air inlet, at least one sealing ring and a connecting section. The valve core used is a standardized valve core. The valve core is housed in the connecting section of the receiving tube, the second connecting section of the valve core is connected to the first end of the receiving tube, and the second connecting portion of the valve core is in contact with the first connecting portion of the receiving tube, so that a closing effect is achieved. The valve cap contains a third connecting portion configured to connect to the first connecting portion and covers the air inlet of the receiving tube.