A central tire inflation system that is operably coupled to a vehicle wherein the system is operable to monitor and control the tire air pressure of the vehicle. The central tire inflation system includes a wheel assembly that includes a housing having an annular central portion with opposing arm members extending outward therefrom. The annular central portion includes an interior volume having a valve and a bearing/cap assembly. A controller is further provided wherein the controller includes a central processing unit. A valve is disposed within the controller and is operably coupled to three ports wherein a first port provides a fluid connection to the wheel assembly. The central tire inflation system further includes a control panel having a graphical display operable to provide a user interface for operation of the central tire inflation system. A plurality of operational modes are provide for selection by a user.
Central tire inflation system
2019-12-03
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Tire inflation method and central tire inflation system
Europäisches Patentamt | 2022
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