Abstract: This pressure cuff tire pump device, provides a unique way of inflating an automobile tire, without removing the tire or jacking up the automobile. Primarily, it consists of a flexible rubber casing containing a bladder, which is secured to the wheel having the tire that is to be inflated, by a pair of adjustable straps. The device also includes a hose attached to the bladder, so as to fill the tire with air from the bladder when the automobile is moving. The device further includes an intake valve for receiving air at atmospheric pressure, and an air output valve is included in the hose, to enable the air received in the bladder, to travel into the tire by its valve stem, and the pumping action is supplied by the tire rotating when the automobile is being driven. The device further includes a pressure relief valve, to prevent excessive build-up of air pressure within the bladder and casing of the device.
Abstract: An electric power generating system adapted for use in a vehicle including at least one electric generator and one battery; and at least one energy converter for receiving superfluous movement of the vehicle and producing pressure fluid flow from such movement, and a power transmitting means for receiving and changing the fluid flow into rotational power. The power transmitting means transmits rotational power to the electric generator only when stored rotational power reaches a predetermined level. Therefore, the generator is operated by superfluous movement of the vehicle to generate electricity.
Abstract: A tire pump that is mounted on the rim, inside the tire. The pump is operated by centrifugal force when the tire rolls along the highway; it is designed to keep the air pressure within the tire at a constant, pre-set, level.
Abstract: A vehicle energy generation system for use with a tubular vehicle tire which includes a pump assembly carried by the wheel rim upon which the tire is mounted and actuated by the periodic radial deflection of the tire as it rolls along the surface supporting the vehicle. A fluid motor assembly is disposed about the rotating axle carrying the wheel and inflatable tire mounted thereon. Conduits connect the pump assembly to the fluid motor assembly to direct pressurized fluid thereto from the pump assembly and return fluid therefrom to the pump assembly. Means are also disclosed for coupling the output of the fluid motor assembly to an electric generator.