Vehicle tire inflation system and sensor and method of use

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2007-12-04

2007-12-04

Bellinger, Jason R. (Department: 3617)

Resilient tires and wheels

Tires, resilient

Inflating devices

C073S488000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11081228

ABSTRACT:
A combined tire inflation system and a wheel speed sensor for a vehicle steer axle has a steerable spindle with a substantially hollow interior portion. A shaft, located in the hollow interior portion, connects a rotatable hub cap adjacent the spindle and a sensor at least partially within the spindle. A magnet is secured to the shaft and rotates with the shaft. A sensor is mounted adjacent the magnet for sensing the rotation of the magnet. The shaft has a hollow interior that connects an air source with a tire associated with the hub cap.

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