Patent ID: 8087439
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
1. A wheel system for use with integrated and non-integrated central tire inflation systems, comprising: a circular wheel rim having a flaring circumferential outer flange section formed coaxially on an outer end thereof and a flaring circumferential inner flange section formed coaxially on an inner end thereof, where said flange sections are both disposed to be engaged by beads of a tire mounted on the rim, with a transverse wall section intermediate said inner and outer ends extending transversely of an axis of said rim, said transverse wall section having an outer face and being adapted to connect to a vehicle wheel hub having a hub port for the passage of air; wherein said wheel rim has a mounting port adapted for mounting an integrated central tire inflation valve, has an internal air passageway for connecting said hub port to said mounting port, and has a tire-side internal air passageway in communication with an interior of said tire for connecting said hub port to said tire interior; and wherein said wheel rim has a clearance hole for connecting an external air passageway to said hub port, a rim port for connecting said external air passageway to an other tire-side internal air passageway in communication with the interior of said tire, and mounting sites for mounting a non-integrated central tire inflation valve system including a non-integrated central tire inflation valve.