Abstract: Apparatus for rapidly achieving a desired pressure level in a tire by gas flow through a port in the tire such as the valve stem including a conduit having one end for connection to a source of gas under pressure and another end for connection to the inflation port. Valves are utilized for selectively closing and opening the conduit and for venting the conduit to the atmosphere. A selector whereby a desired pressure level to be achieved within the tire is provided as is a pressure level sensor which is connected to the conduit. A control in the form of a microprocessor digitally operates the valves to thereby provide for rapid inflation of the tire inasmuch as substantially full source pressure is applied to the tire to thereby provide a high pressure differential and increased gas flow.

Abstract: An automatic tire inflation/deflation system for a vehicle (10) is disclosed. Air passageways for the pressurize air are provided internally through the wheel assemblies without cutting into load bearing members. A rotating seal is provided by way of a pair of sealing rings (52,54) located inboard of the hub bearings (32,33) to protect the seals from adverse environmental conditions. A kit for retrofitting vehicles to include an automatic tire inflation/deflation system is also disclosed. Ramp surfaces (90, 91, 92) formed in the hub (30') are provided to facilitate removal of the bearing assemblies (32, 33).

Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting simultaneously fluid pressure in a plurality of pressure vessels comprising a compressor. Communicating with the compressor through a relay valve is a manifold. A plurality of hoses communicate with the manifold and are connected simultaneously to the valve stems of a plurality of tires through respective valve stem connectors. The relay valve is normally opened for the flow of fluid under pressure from the compressor to the manifold. The relay valve is controlled through a regulator to close when sensing a preselected back fluid pressure from the tires through the manifold. Under-inflated tires will receive fluid under pressure from the compressor through the relay valve and the manifold. When the tires reach a preselected fluid pressure, the relay valve senses the tires reaching the preselected fluid pressure and the relay valve closes to shut-off the flow of fluid under pressure from the compressor through the relay valve.

Abstract: A tire-pressure regulating system is proposed with which the air pressure in the vehicle tires can be varied while driving. The tires are connected to supply lines in which rotor connections, control valves, flow restrictive elements and an adjustable regulating valve are disposed. A relay valve and an axle valve are incorporated following the regulating valve.By means of guiding the supply line in and at the axle valve in a particular manner, an acceleration of the pressure equalization process is attained.The tire-pressure regulating device is preferably usable in trucks and trailer trucks.

Abstract: An automatic tire inflation system for a vehicle (10) includes a plurality of wheel assemblies (14). Each wheel assembly includes a rotatable portion (30) connected to its associated tire (16) and a non-rotatable portion (24) connected to the vehicle chassis (28). A sealed air passageway is provided between an inlet (62) in the non-rotatable portion and an outlet (64) in the rotatable portion of the wheel assembly which is connected to the tire. The sealed air passageway is provided in part by way of a longitudinally extending bore (66) in the spindle (24) which communicates with a chamber (60) defined by a sleeve (42) and a pair of air seals (52, 54) between the sleeve and spindle. A manually actuable selector device (102) in the vehicle is provided to permit the user to select one of a plurality of preset air pressure settings for the tires.

Abstract: An automatic valve for a pressure suit. The valve has a valve body with an inlet port therein having an actuable valve member to admit pressurized gas in a valve chamber in communication with a suit to which the valve is secured. An adjustable cover member is displaceably secured to the body and has at least one exhaust orifice. An outlet port is provided in the body and communicates with the valve chamber and has an automatic pressure regulating valve mechanism therein. The valve mechanism is adjustable by a pressure biasing member controlled by a first displacement of the adjustable cover member to control the pressure of the gas in the suit by automatically exhausting some of the gas through the outlet port when the internal pressure exceeds a preset pressure of the mechanism. A displaceable valve member is associated with the valve mechanism and displaceable by a second displacement of the cover member to exhaust gas from the valve chamber and the inside of the suit through the outlet port.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuse for a wheel equipped with a pneumatic tire.The fuse is constituted in the form of a screw (1) whereof the head (7) is traversed by an evacuation duct (3) receiving a check valve (8) obturating this duct (3); the fuse being characterized by the fact that it comprises a retainer (17), a part of which is embedded in the head, and another part cooperates with the check valve to hold it.

Abstract: A system for obtaining precise inflation to a desired pressure setting of pneumatic tires comprises a pressure transducer which provides an output voltage proportional to its input pressure determines the output frequency of a voltage/frequency converter. The output of the voltage/frequency converter is gated into a counter for a set period determined by a timer unit so that in such period the counter assembles a count which is a measure of the sensed pressure. The timer unit is adapted to divide down the local a.c. mains supply frequency so as to derive therefrom discrete timing pulses enabling cyclic operation of the apparatus within a predetermined timing framework.

Abstract: In cross-country vehicles where it is desirable to change the pressure in the pneumatic tires of the vehicle to fit the terrain, means are provided for changing the pressure on the tires without leaving the seat of the vehicle. The means provided in this disclosure comprise a source of compressed air, air control valves for each wheel of the vehicle, control keys including a magnetic valve, etc., for venting air from or forcing air to the tires, all somewhat similar to the arrangement disclosed in (Ger) DE-OS No. 2,141,553 but the sensitive throttle added to the latter disclosure is omitted and instead, a relief valve is provided for the air control valve of the wheels whereby the venting time is shortened and less of the apparatus as a whole is maintained under high pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing tubular plastic films having extremely small variation of flat width in stabilized manner is provided. Said apparatus comprises a blower, a valve for controlling the amount of air, an air reservoir, a connecting pipe for connecting these blower, valve and air reservoir and another connecting pipe which connects said reservoir to the inside of a bubble formed on the tip end of a mold fixed to the outlet of an extruder through said mold to feed or discharge the air into the inside of said bubble continuously in a non-step manner, thereby to keep the inside pressure of said bubble uniform.

Abstract: An inflation guide for permanent mounting on a tire valve for preventing over inflation of the tire.

Abstract: A unit for inflating a vehicle tire is provided which functions to transmit air only if the tire contains at least a predetermined pressure. A signal is also provided which will function either to notify the user that air is being transmitted, or in the alternative, that air is not transmitted because a predetermined pressure was not present in the tire.

Abstract: An inflator for tires having a housing adapted to be hand held, with air compressor means including an electric motor mounted in the housing for supplying air under pressure to a tire. Adjustable valve means is mounted on the housing and operatively connected to the compressor means for selecting a predetermined air pressure for deliver to the tire, the valve means movable between open and closed positions. A hose is operatively connected to the valve means to provide air under pressure for delivery to the tire from the compressor means in the open position of the valve means, and switch means is mounted in the housing and coupled to the motor for supplying electrical energy to the motor in the energized position of the switch means.

Abstract: A method for continuously controlling the internal bubble pressure in a tubular thermoplastic film extrusion process which comprises a pressure sensor device which feeds a signal to a pressure controller. In response to the signal the pressure controller feeds a proportional signal to an air valve member which, dependent upon the signal, either increases or decreases air flow into the bubble. A poppet valve, in direct communication with the air pressure inside the bubble, opens to rapidly exhaust air to the atmosphere when the pressure inside the bubble exceeds a set maximum.

Abstract: A filler valve arrangement for vehicle tires which includes a valve body having an air inlet passage and an auxiliary passage communicating therewith in which auxiliary passage is disposed and over-pressure valve which is normally biased into a closed position by an annular spring arranged in a recess or channel provided at the periphery of the valve body.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a pair of flow passages in fluid communication with a chamber leading to a tire. One of the passages contains a typical one-way valve core mechanism while the other passage contains a pressure release mechanism. The cross sectional area of the tire inflation passage is less than the cross sectional area of the passage leading from the chamber to the pressure release bore. The openings at the ambient pressure ends of the valve bores are unobstructed for ready access to the valve mechanisms.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a pair of flow passages in fluid communication with a chamber leading to a tire. One of the passages contains a typical one-way valve core mechanism while the other passage contains a pressure release mechanism. The cross sectional area of the tire inflation passage is less than the cross sectional area of the passage leading from the chamber to the pressure release bore. The exhaust port has a closure means which opens simultaneously with the pressure release mechanism. The closure means offers resistance to escaping inflation fluid which serves to urge the pressure release mechanism open against the biasing force of spring means urging it closed.

Abstract: An improvement in an inflator valve, pressure gauge, and automatic pressure-responsive relief valve, all of which are combined into an integral hand-held and operated device for use in high pressure inflating applications.