TIRE INFLATION/DEFLATION SYSTEM

An automatic tire inflation/deflation system is described for a vehicle with pneumatic tires. The system may be incorporated into existing vehicles without modification of the axles, wheels or tires. A pressure-responsive bellows is utilized at each wheel to open or close the existing tire valve in accordance with air pressure valves applies to the bellows exterior surface. A selector valve at driver's station permits the humam driver to remotely control the tire inflation or deflation process. During normal run operations, the air passage system is depressurized. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Department of the Army

  Pentagon Building
  Washington, DC  United States  20310
• Authors:
  • Gant, L A
• Publication Date: 1984-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 14 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Inflation; Patents; Remote control; Tire pressure; Tires
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396731
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: AD-D011 459/5
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM