Patent ID: 8069890
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
1. A system for integration of a CTI valve into a wheel hub bore, comprising: a circular wheel having a central rotational axis, the wheel having a rim, the rim having formed coaxially on opposite ends thereof outwardly flaring circumferential flange sections disposed to be engaged by the beads of a tire mounted on the rim; said wheel having intermediate said opposite ends thereof, a transverse wall section extending transversely of the axis of said wheel, said transverse wall section being adapted to connect to a vehicle wheel hub having a hub port for the passage of air; a central opening of said transverse wall section disposed coaxially of said axis; a central tire inflation valve member configured to be disposed in said central opening, said central tire inflation valve member: an air duct formed within the wheel, wherein said air duct is: wherein at least one of the following has a peripheral groove intermediate said air duct connector air passageway and said air duct such that said air duct connector air passageway is in communication with said air duct via said groove: said central tire inflation valve member, and said transverse wall section at said central opening.