18511463. AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE simplified abstract (Volvo Truck Corporation)
Contents
- 1 AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Amarnath Jeyakar M R of Surandai (IN)
AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511463 titled 'AIR SUPPLY CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPRISING A LIFT AXLE
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes an air supply control arrangement for a heavy-duty vehicle with a lift axle, including a brake chamber. The arrangement consists of a control valve and a lever, where the control valve can be in a closed state blocking pressurized air or an open state allowing air to pass through. The lever is connected to the control valve and the lift axle, moving the valve between states as the axle is raised or lowered.
- Control valve with open and closed states
- Lever connecting control valve to lift axle for automatic operation
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in heavy-duty vehicles with lift axles, such as trucks and trailers, to control air supply for raising and lowering the axle.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient control of air supply for lift axles 2. Automatic adjustment of control valve based on axle position
Benefits
1. Improved handling and stability of heavy-duty vehicles 2. Simplified operation for raising and lowering lift axles
Potential Commercial Applications
"Air Supply Control Arrangement for Heavy-Duty Vehicles with Lift Axles" can be used in the manufacturing of trucks, trailers, and other heavy-duty vehicles to enhance performance and safety.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar air supply control systems for lift axles in heavy-duty vehicles, but specific details and configurations may differ.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact vehicle maintenance costs?
The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on vehicle maintenance costs. Implementing an automatic air supply control system could potentially reduce wear and tear on the lift axle components, leading to lower maintenance costs over time.
What are the potential environmental benefits of this technology?
The article does not discuss the environmental benefits of the air supply control arrangement. By optimizing the operation of lift axles, vehicles may experience improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to an air supply control arrangement for a heavy-duty vehicle including a lift axle which comprises a brake chamber. The air supply control arrangement includes a control valve and a lever. The control valve has a closed first state in which pressurized air along an air supply passage is blocked by the control valve, and an open second state in which pressurized air is allowed to pass through the control valve along the air supply passage. The lever has a first portion connected to the control valve and a second portion connectable to the lift axle so that when the lift axle is raised from its ride condition to its lift condition the lever moves the control valve from the open second state to the closed first state. When the lift axle is lowered to its ride condition the lever moves the control valve back to the open second state.
