Abstract: A method of forming a self-sealing fuel tank includes: providing a container including internal surfaces and external surfaces and configured to hold a fuel; forming a latex coating layer over at least a portion of the internal surfaces and/or external surfaces; depositing or encapsulating an environmental layer over at least a portion of the latex coating layer; where the latex coating layer swells when contacted with the fuel; and where the latex coating layer is formed from a latex coating composition that is substantially free of a non-ionic associative thickener.

Abstract: A road wheel for a tracked vehicle includes a first rim half and a second rim half operatively connected to the first rim half. The first rim half includes at least a first portion that is angled away from the second rim half. The second rim half includes at least a first portion that is angled away from the first rim half. A hollow cavity is formed between the first portion of the first rim half and the first portion of the second rim half.

Abstract: A connection for a fluid includes a pipe; a connector in which a fluid is flows, and a housing in which the pipe is at least partially inserted. The pipe and the connector are in fluidic communication. A gasket is arranged in the housing and radially interposed between the pipe and the connector to prevent any leakage of fluid between the pipe and the connector. A closing element in which the pipe is inserted, is mounted both to the pipe (2) and to the connector by two respective welds ensuring fluid tightness.

Abstract: A system. The system includes one or more self-sealing panels and a cap member. The one or more self-sealing panels substantially cover an exterior surface of a liquid container. The cap member covers at least one of the following: one or more portions of the exterior surface of the liquid container; and an exterior surface of at least one of the one or more self-sealing panels.

Abstract: A duct includes an inner tube configured to have fluid flow through to be transported and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube. The outer tube defines, in its interior, a plurality of auxiliary channels, Which extend in the longitudinal direction of the outer tube and are designed to contain or have a further auxiliary fluid flow through, which is configured to thermally interact with the fluid to be transported.

Abstract: A connector includes a thermally conductive body defining a passage for a fluid to flow through a duct and configured with an electric heating apparatus situated around the passage. A clip is situated around a portion of the body including one or more snap-in receptacles situated peripherally with respect to the body and configured to fit an electric connection of the electric heating apparatus.

Abstract: A damper for a fluid line, in particular a fuel line for an internal combustion engine, includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet for a fluid. A membrane is located in the housing and intended to be in contact with fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet. A damping chamber is defined by the housing and the membrane. A fluid chamber is separated from the damping chamber by the membrane, in fluidic communication with the inlet and the outlet. A peripheral edge of the membrane includes an enlarged and/or thickened portion that is inserted into a recess of the housing, for constraining the membrane to the housing.

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: A damper for a fluid line, in particular a fuel line for an internal combustion engine, includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet for a fluid. A membrane is located in the housing and intended to be in contact with fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet. A damping chamber is defined by the housing and the membrane. A fluid chamber is separated from the damping chamber by the membrane, in fluidic communication with the inlet and the outlet. A peripheral edge of the membrane includes an enlarged and/or thickened portion that is inserted into a recess of the housing, for constraining the membrane to the housing.

Abstract: An external runflat apparatus for a guide wheel system of a monorail transport system. The external runflat apparatus includes a hub member and a tread member. The tread member is connected to the hub member and includes a base member and a covering over the base member.

Abstract: A system. The system includes a wheel, a protective device and a fastener system. The fastener system is connected to the wheel and the protective device. The fastener system includes an elastomeric fastener configured to allow for controlled radial and rotational displacement of the protective device relative to the wheel in x and y directions.

Abstract: A system. The system includes a wheel, a tire and a bead lock assembly. The wheel defines an axis of rotation and includes an outboard wheel flange and an inboard wheel flange. The tire is mounted on the wheel, and the tire and the wheel cooperate to define a tire cavity. The bead lock assembly is within the tire cavity, and has a radially outermost surface which is a first distance from the axis of rotation. At least one of the outboard and inboard wheel flanges has a radially outermost surface which is a second distance from the axis of rotation. The first distance is greater than the second distance.

Abstract: A fire suppression module. The fire suppression module includes a base member, a cap member and a fire suppressant. The cap member is connected to the base member. The base member and the cap member cooperate to form a an enclosure. The fire suppressant is positioned within the enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane for secondary air suspension of a land or rail vehicle, in particular of heavy truck or passenger wagon type, this secondary suspension incorporating it, such a vehicle which is provided therewith, and the method for manufacturing this membrane. This substantially toroidal membrane (103) comprises two attachment areas (110) and at least one corded layer (106) of fabric and/or metallic threads which is situated between two radially internal (104) and external (105) elastomer layers and which extends between these attachment areas. According to the invention, said at least one corded layer has its or each of its thread(s) individually sheathed by an elastomer sheath compatible with the internal and external layers.

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: A system. The system includes a wheel, a tire and a bead lock assembly. The wheel defines an axis of rotation and includes an outboard wheel flange and an inboard wheel flange. The tire is mounted on the wheel, and the tire and the wheel cooperate to define a tire cavity. The bead lock assembly is within the tire cavity, and has a radially outermost surface which is a first distance from the axis of rotation. At least one of the outboard and inboard wheel flanges has a radially outermost surface which is a second distance from the axis of rotation. The first distance is greater than the second distance.

Abstract: This is an apparatus and system for integration of Central Tire Inflation (CTI) valve functionality directly into a wheel. The CTI valve may be attached to the wheel or integrated into the wheel. In addition, the CTI valve may have a valve body or the valve components can be installed directly into the wheel. An air passageway between the vehicle air source and the CTI valve and/or an air passageway from the CTI valve to the tire cavity can also be employed.

Abstract: An external runflat apparatus for a guide wheel system of a monorail transport system. The external runflat apparatus includes a hub member and a tread member. The tread member is connected to the hub member and includes a base member and a covering over the base member.

Abstract: Hatch system (1) for a motor craft, in particular for an automobile vehicle, for example, the hatch (1) being mounted articulated about a substantially horizontal fixed main rotation axis (A) supported by the chassis of the motor craft, and being movable about the main rotation axis (A) manually or automatically by drive means (5) between a closed position and an open position, characterized in that, during a phase of movement of the hatch (1), the drive means (5) driving rotation of the hatch (1) about the main rotation axis (A) actuate means (7) for maneuvering the hatch (1) in rotation in the opposite direction about a secondary rotation axis (B), the combination of these two movements in rotation causing the hatch (1) to move in a substantially vertical plane without necessarily causing lateral movement of the hatch during this phase of movement of the hatch (1).

Abstract: A system. The system includes a wheel, and a valve assembly secured to an exterior surface of the wheel. The wheel defines a first air passageway. The valve assembly includes a valve member, and an adapter member connected to the valve member. The adapter member adjoins a vehicle wheel hub if the wheel is connected to the vehicle wheel hub. The valve assembly defines a second air passageway and a third air passageway. A first end of the first air passageway adjoins a first end of the second air passageway. A first end of the third air passageway adjoins an air passageway of the vehicle wheel hub if the wheel is connected to the vehicle wheel hub.