Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and system for vehicle tire inflation
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Application No.: US15440965Application Date: 2017-02-23
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Publication No.: US10279635B2Publication Date: 2019-05-07
- Inventor: Matthew Breneman
- Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: Julia Voutyras McCoy Russell LLP
- Main IPC: B60C23/10
- IPC: B60C23/10 ; B60C23/14 ; F02D41/00 ; F02M35/10 ; F02B21/00 ; F02D29/02 ; F02D41/02 ; B60C23/16 ; F02D41/04 ; F02D41/08

Abstract:
Methods and systems are provided for using a forced induction system as a source of compressed air to pressurize a portable pressure vessel for inflating tires. In one example, a method may include providing instructions to the operator to initiate the method which includes the operator coupling the portable pressure vessel to a connection port included on the induction passage of the induction manifold. Responsive to more than one operator input, a controller selectively opens a pick-up valve in the connection port, and operates a plurality of engine systems to boost pressure in the induction passage to fill the portable pressure vessel.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180236827A1 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE TIRE INFLATION Public/Granted day:2018-08-23
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