Self-Inflating Tyres
Self-Inflating Tyres
Self-Inflating Tyres
SYSTEM
tire system for future
Introduction
Tires lose air through normal driving (especially after hitting pot
holes) and seasonal changes in temperatures resulting in underinflation
PRINCIPLE OF SIT
Detect
the tires
PRESSURE SENORS :They are used to sense the
CTIS
TMS
Wheel-End Assembly
CTIS
to CTIS
It notifies the driver via
warning light(visible in
rear mirror).
After every 10 min. or
time period specified
system check the tire
pressure.
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ADVANTAGES:
SAFETY
FUEL ECONOMY
TIRE LONGEVITY
DRIVING COMFORTNESS
LESS MAINTENANCE
DISADVANTAGES:
More
Heavier
The
user must have the basic know how of the relation between the
pressure and road condition.
APPLICATIONS
Military Vehicles
Passenger Vehicles
Trucks
Ambulances
Fire Trucks
Conclusion
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References
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