公开(公告)号：US07051585B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10403968

申请日：2003-03-31

Applicant: Stephen P. Claussen ,  James A. Beverly

Inventor： Stephen P. Claussen ,  James A. Beverly

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/003

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of sensing fluid pressure of a tire and the fluid supply of a tire pressure management system maintaining same, with a central sensor and which requires the control of only two valves. The apparatus for sensing fluid pressure of a tire and the fluid supply of a tire pressure management system maintaining same, includes a sensor disposed so as to be selectably in fluid communication with one or both of: a first valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow from the fluid supply, and a second valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow to or from the tire. The method of sensing fluid pressure of a tire and the fluid supply of a tire pressure management system maintaining same includes disposing a sensor so as to be selectably in fluid communication with one or both of: a first valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow through a supply passage from the fluid supply, and a second valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow to or from the tire.

公开(公告)号：US06604414B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US10004762

申请日：2001-12-04

Applicant: Stephen P. Claussen ,  James A. Beverly

Inventor： Stephen P. Claussen ,  James A. Beverly

IPC: E01C2300

CPC classification number: B60C23/003

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of sensing fluid pressure of a tire and the fluid supply of a tire pressure management system maintaining same, with a central sensor and which requires the control of only two valves. The apparatus for sensing fluid pressure of a tire and the fluid supply of a tire pressure management system maintaining same, includes a sensor disposed so as to be selectably in fluid communication with one or both of: a first valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow from the fluid supply, and a second valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow to or from the tire. The method of sensing fluid pressure of a tire and the fluid supply of a tire pressure management system maintaining same includes disposing a sensor so as to be selectably in fluid communication with one or both of: a first valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow through a supply passage from the fluid supply, and a second valve, operable from an open position through a closed position, for respectively promoting and prohibiting fluid flow to or from the tire.

Abstract translation: 用于检测轮胎的流体压力的装置和方法以及用中央传感器维护轮胎压力管理系统的流体供应并且仅需要两个阀的控制。 用于检测轮胎的流体压力的装置和维持其的轮胎压力管理系统的流体供给装置包括传感器，其布置成可选择地与以下中的一个或两个流体连通：第一阀，其可从打开位置到 关闭位置，用于分别促进和禁止流体从流体供应源流动;以及第二阀，其可从打开位置运动到关闭位置，以分别促进和阻止流体流出轮胎。 检测轮胎的流体压力的方法和保持轮胎压力管理系统的流体供给的方法包括设置传感器，以便可选地与下列中的一个或两者流体连通：第一阀，其可从打开位置通过 关闭位置，用于分别促进和禁止来自流体供应源的供应通道的流体流动;以及第二阀，其可从打开位置到关闭位置操作，用于分别促进和禁止流入或流出轮胎的流体。

公开(公告)号：US06427714B2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09841350

申请日：2001-04-24

Applicant: Alan R. Freigang ,  James A. Beverly ,  Kurt R. Gerlofs

Inventor： Alan R. Freigang ,  James A. Beverly ,  Kurt R. Gerlofs

IPC: F16K1520

CPC classification number: B60C23/003 ,  G05D7/0133 ,  Y10T137/36 ,  Y10T137/3631 ,  Y10T137/3646 ,  Y10T137/778 ,  Y10T137/7848

Abstract: An improved fluid flow valve (10) for a fluid flow control system. The flow valve (10) includes a flow-regulating assembly (40) having a housing (44) having a piston bore (15) within which is slideably disposed a piston-like member (42). The piston-like member (42) has a primary flow passage (52) and at least one secondary flow passage (54) formed therein. A first portion (42a) of the pistonlike member (42) is configured for mating with a seat (46) of the housing (44), and a resilient member (48) biases the piston-like member (42) away from the seat (46). When at least a predetermined fluid pressure differential exists, the first portion (42a) mates with the seat (46) and causes the at least one secondary flow passage (54) to be at least substantially closed such that fluid can substantially flow only through the primary flow passage (52).

Abstract translation: 一种用于流体流动控制系统的改进的流体流量阀（10）。 流量阀（10）包括具有壳体（44）的流量调节组件（40），壳体（44）具有活塞孔（15），可滑动地设置有活塞状构件（42）。 活塞状构件（42）具有形成在其中的主流路（52）和至少一个副流路（54）。 活塞状构件（42）的第一部分（42a）构造成与壳体（44）的座（46）配合，并且弹性构件（48）将活塞状构件（42）偏离座椅 （46）。 当至少存在预定的流体压力差时，第一部分（42a）与座（46）配合，并使至少一个二次流通道（54）至少基本上封闭，使得流体可以仅基本上流过 主流路（52）。

公开(公告)号：US5253687A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-19

申请号：US753562

申请日：1991-09-03

Applicant: James A. Beverly ,  Alan R. Freigang ,  Gary R. Schultz

Inventor： James A. Beverly ,  Alan R. Freigang ,  Gary R. Schultz

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/003 ,  Y10T137/36

Abstract: A tire pressure control system (10) for wheels (28) of a vehicle. The system includes an air control circuit (40) having a positive pressure air source (42), a vacuum pressure air source (44), a central control unit (46), a vehicle speed sensor (47), and a command/display console (48). The control circuit (40) includes valves (62,64,66,68,70) and a conduit assembly (74) for controlling communication of the positive and vacuum pressure air to wheel valve assemblies (14) mounted on each wheel. A vent valve (74) for effecting rapid closing of a valve device (100) in each wheel valve (14). Each wheel valve also includes a valve device (104) providing substantially unrestricted air flow from the conduit assembly (74) to the wheels when valve device (100) is open and providing restricted air flow from the wheels to the conduit assembly (74) to ensure closing of the valve device (100) when the conduit is vented.

公开(公告)号：US20080066533A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11523165

申请日：2006-09-19

Applicant: James A. Beverly ,  Stephen P. Claussen ,  Daryl J. Stacer

Inventor： James A. Beverly ,  Stephen P. Claussen ,  Daryl J. Stacer

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/002

Abstract: A tire inflation method is disclosed for moving air through a fluid control circuit to at least one tire that is below a target pressure. The dynamic pressure of the moving air in the fluid control circuit is monitored. A pressure control valve in the fluid control circuit is cycled on and off to prevent the dynamic pressure from reaching a predetermined amount over the target pressure.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将空气通过流体控制电路移动到低于目标压力的至少一个轮胎的轮胎充气方法。 监测流体控制电路中移动空气的动态压力。 流体控制电路中的压力控制阀循环开启和关闭，以防止动态压力达到超过目标压力的预定量。

公开(公告)号：US06865930B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10403900

申请日：2003-03-31

Applicant: Stephen P. Claussen ,  Daryl J. Stacer ,  James A. Beverly

Inventor： Stephen P. Claussen ,  Daryl J. Stacer ,  James A. Beverly

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/0408

Abstract: A method of inflating a tire, or vehicle tire, that minimizes the amount of time needed for same is disclosed. The method of inflating a tire with a tire pressure management system includes introducing continuous fluid flow of a fluid into the tire, ascertaining the dynamic pressure of the fluid during said introducing continuous fluid flow, terminating continuous fluid flow when the dynamic pressure exceeds or equals a predetermined amount, and introducing pulsed fluid flow of the fluid into the tire.

Abstract translation: 公开了使所需时间最小化的轮胎或车辆轮胎充气的方法。 利用轮胎压力管理系统对轮胎进行充气的方法包括将流体的连续流体流引入轮胎中，确定在所述引入连续流体流动期间流体的动态压力，当动态压力超过或等于 并且将流体的脉冲流体流引入到轮胎中。

公开(公告)号：US5179981A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-19

申请号：US828636

申请日：1992-03-12

Applicant: Bradford W. Hicks ,  Brian R. Blust ,  James A. Beverly ,  Gary R. Schultz

Inventor： Bradford W. Hicks ,  Brian R. Blust ,  James A. Beverly ,  Gary R. Schultz

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/003

Abstract: A self-diagnostic method for an on-board CTIS (10) for sensing system faults and/or vehicle conditions requiring system shut down. Includes a method for preventing operations of the CITS if the pressure in the air tank has not reached a desired minimum when the vehicle speed exceeds a reference speed for a preselected period of time.

Abstract translation: 用于车载CTIS（10）的自诊断方法，用于感测需要系统关闭的系统故障和/或车辆状况。 包括如果在车辆速度超过参考速度预选的时间段时空气罐中的压力未达到期望的最小值，则包括用于防止CITS的操作的方法。

公开(公告)号：US4898216A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-06

申请号：US198412

申请日：1988-05-25

Applicant: Gary R. Schultz ,  James A. Beverly

Inventor： Gary R. Schultz ,  James A. Beverly

IPC: B60C23/14 ,  B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/003

Abstract: A control system and method for sensing and reacting conditions indicative of unacceptable slow CTIS response to selected pressure setting changes.

公开(公告)号：US4601934A

公开(公告)日：1986-07-22

申请号：US634975

申请日：1984-07-27

Applicant: James A. Beverly

Inventor： James A. Beverly

IPC: B23K35/22 ,  H05K3/00 ,  H05K3/34 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/12

CPC classification number: B23K35/224 ,  H05K3/0076 ,  H05K2201/0166 ,  H05K2203/0191 ,  H05K2203/0769 ,  H05K2203/0786 ,  H05K3/3452 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/26 ,  Y10T428/2809 ,  Y10T428/283 ,  Y10T428/31913 ,  Y10T428/31928

Abstract: A masking for use in connection with the manufacture of circuit board comprising a polyvinyl alcohol film, which is uniformly annealed to be free of stress and strains and which is water-soluble at a temperature of 120.degree. F. A water-soluble adhesive, having a stiffness of between about medium soft and about medium, is placed on the film, and the masking material has a moisture level of below about 2% by weight.

Abstract translation: 用于制造包括聚乙烯醇膜的电路板的掩模，该聚乙烯醇膜被均匀地退火以便没有应力和应变，并且在120°F的温度下是水溶性的。水溶性粘合剂具有 介于约中等软介质和约介质之间的刚度被放置在膜上，并且掩蔽材料具有低于约2重量％的水分含量。

公开(公告)号：US06758088B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US10127179

申请日：2002-04-22

Applicant: Stephen P. Claussen ,  Daryl J. Stacer ,  James A. Beverly

Inventor： Stephen P. Claussen ,  Daryl J. Stacer ,  James A. Beverly

IPC: G01M1702

CPC classification number: B60C23/003

Abstract: A method for control of a tire pressure management system (or central tire inflation system) is provided which enables active adaptation of control variables in the system in response to variations in air line volume. The air line volume in a conduit between an air source and a vehicle tire is determined. Subsequently, one or more values for control variables are adjusted in response to the air line volume and various parameters associated with the system are determined in response to the adjusted values of the control variables.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制轮胎压力管理系统（或中央轮胎充气系统）的方法，其能够响应于空气管线体积的变化而主动地适应系统中的控制变量。 确定空气源和车辆轮胎之间的管道中的空气管线体积。 随后，响应于空气线路体积来调整控制变量的一个或多个值，并且响应于控制变量的调整值确定与系统相关联的各种参数。