JP2002087029A - Gas supply device for tire internal pressure filling, wheel rim for tire, vehicular hub, vehicle, and gas filling method for pneumatic tire - Google Patents
Gas supply device for tire internal pressure filling, wheel rim for tire, vehicular hub, vehicle, and gas filling method for pneumatic tireInfo
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
- B60C23/001—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving
- B60C23/003—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving comprising rotational joints between vehicle-mounted pressure sources and the tyres
- B60C23/00372—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving comprising rotational joints between vehicle-mounted pressure sources and the tyres characterised by fluid diagrams
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
- B60C23/001—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving
- B60C23/003—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving comprising rotational joints between vehicle-mounted pressure sources and the tyres
- B60C23/00309—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving comprising rotational joints between vehicle-mounted pressure sources and the tyres characterised by the location of the components, e.g. valves, sealings, conduits or sensors
- B60C23/00318—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving comprising rotational joints between vehicle-mounted pressure sources and the tyres characterised by the location of the components, e.g. valves, sealings, conduits or sensors on the wheels or the hubs
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
- B60C23/001—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving
- B60C23/003—Devices for manually or automatically controlling or distributing tyre pressure whilst the vehicle is moving comprising rotational joints between vehicle-mounted pressure sources and the tyres
- B60C23/00363—Details of sealings
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、車輪装着に用いる
回転継手、特に、回転中のタイヤへエアーを供給するこ
とのできるタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置、タイヤ用ホ
イールリム、車両のハブ、車両及び空気入りタイヤへの
気体充填方法に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rotary joint used for mounting a wheel, in particular, a gas supply device for filling a tire with internal pressure capable of supplying air to a rotating tire, a wheel rim for a tire, a vehicle hub, and a vehicle. And a method for filling a pneumatic tire with gas.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】一般に、タイヤに充填された空気は徐々
に漏洩し、タイヤ内圧が低下することが知られている。2. Description of the Related Art It is generally known that air filled in a tire gradually leaks, and the tire internal pressure decreases.
【０００３】このタイヤ内圧の低下は、自然発生的に起
こる比較的緩やかなものと、走行中の何らかのアクシデ
ントにより発生する比較的急激なものがあり、特に後者
の場合は運転性能が急激に変化する問題がある。[0003] The decrease in the tire internal pressure is classified into a relatively slow one that occurs spontaneously and a relatively sharp one that occurs due to an accident during traveling. Especially in the latter case, the driving performance changes abruptly. There's a problem.
【０００４】そこで、タイヤ内圧が所定内圧範囲を逸脱
して低下した場合に、適性な圧力までタイヤ内圧を戻す
機構が車両の安全性を向上させることになる。[0004] Therefore, when the tire internal pressure falls outside the predetermined internal pressure range, a mechanism for returning the tire internal pressure to an appropriate pressure improves vehicle safety.
【０００５】これまで、走行中にタイヤの空気を充填す
る機構としては、車輪外側に回転継手を用いる方法が取
られており、一部市販化（例：トヨタ自動車製メガクル
ーザー）もされている。なお、走行中にタイヤの空気を
充填する機構として、例えば、実公平４−３１８４２号
がある。Heretofore, as a mechanism for filling the air of the tire during running, a method using a rotary joint outside the wheel has been adopted, and a part of the mechanism has been commercialized (eg, a mega cruiser manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation). . As a mechanism for filling the air of the tire during traveling, for example, there is Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-31842.
【０００６】また、車輪内側（車体側）から充填する方
法としては、車軸に加工を施し、得られた連通孔を通し
て充填する方法（例：特開平８−７２５１３号公報）も
提案されている。As a method of filling from the inside of the wheel (body side), there has been proposed a method of processing the axle and filling it through the obtained communication hole (eg, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-72513).
【０００７】[0007]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、車輪外
側に回転継手を装備する方法では、無粋な機械部品が車
輪表面上に剥き出しとなることから、自動車としての商
品価値を著しく損なう問題がある。However, the method of equipping the outside of the wheel with the rotary joint has a problem that the mechanical value of the automobile is significantly impaired because crude mechanical parts are exposed on the wheel surface.
【０００８】一方、車軸を加工して車輪内側から空気を
供給する方法では、外観上は問題とならないが、特殊な
車軸を必要とし、車両の構造が複雑化するため、製造に
かかる加工コストの増大を招く問題がある。On the other hand, in the method of processing the axle and supplying air from the inside of the wheel, there is no problem in appearance, but a special axle is required, and the structure of the vehicle is complicated. There is a problem that causes an increase.
【０００９】また、実公平４−３１８４２号に記載の構
成においても、車軸に空気の通る連通孔を必要とし、ま
た、車軸に特殊な機構が必要であったり、ホイール外側
にロータリユニオンが露出する問題がある。Also, in the structure described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-31842, a communication hole through which air is required is required on the axle, a special mechanism is required on the axle, and the rotary union is exposed outside the wheel. There's a problem.
【００１０】本発明は、上記事実を考慮し、車両の車軸
に空気の通る連通孔を必要とせず、外観品質も損なうこ
とのない、タイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置、タイヤ用ホ
イールリム、車両のハブ、車両及び空気入りタイヤへの
気体充填方法を提供することが目的である。In view of the above facts, the present invention does not require a communication hole through which air passes through the axle of a vehicle and does not impair the appearance quality. It is an object to provide a method for filling hubs, vehicles and pneumatic tires with gas.
【００１１】[0011]
【課題を解決するための手段】請求項１に記載の発明
は、車両側からタイヤ内方に気体を供給可能なタイヤ内
圧充填用気体供給装置であって、車両の車軸に設けられ
たハブに連結され前記ハブと共に回転する第１の部材
と、前記第１の部材とは相対回転可能に設けられる第２
の部材とを備え、前記ハブとタイヤ用ホイールリムとの
間に配置されて前記気体の通過を可能とした回転継手を
有することを特徴としている。An invention according to claim 1 is a gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure capable of supplying gas from the vehicle side to the inside of the tire, wherein the hub is provided on the axle of the vehicle. A first member connected to rotate with the hub, and a second member rotatably provided with the first member.
And a rotary joint that is disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for a tire and allows the gas to pass therethrough.
【００１２】次に、請求項１に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用
気体供給装置の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the first aspect will be described.
【００１３】請求項１に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供
給装置は、例えば、車両に搭載されたエアコンプレッサ
ー等の気体供給源からタイヤ用ホイールリムのエアバル
ブへ至る配管の途中に回転継手を設けて使用する。In the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the first aspect, for example, a rotary joint is provided in the middle of a pipe from a gas supply source such as an air compressor mounted on a vehicle to an air valve of a wheel rim for a tire. use.
【００１４】さらに具体的には、気体供給源側の配管は
第２の部材に接続し、エアバルブ側の配管は第１の部材
に接続する。More specifically, the pipe on the gas supply source side is connected to the second member, and the pipe on the air valve side is connected to the first member.
【００１５】第２の部材は第１の部材とは相対回転可能
に設けられているため、第１の部材がハブ及びホイール
リムと共に回転している場合であっても、例えば、車体
側との間で何らかの部材（配管でも良い）を介して連結
することにより非回転状態とすることができ、車両の気
体供給側の配管を動かさずに済み、回転中であっても気
体の供給を行うことができる。Since the second member is provided so as to be rotatable relative to the first member, even when the first member is rotating together with the hub and the wheel rim, for example, the second member is not rotatable with the vehicle body. It can be made non-rotating by connecting it through some member (it may be piping) between them, so that the piping on the gas supply side of the vehicle does not need to be moved, and gas is supplied even during rotation Can be.
【００１６】また、回転継手は、ハブとタイヤ用ホイー
ルリムとの間に配置されるので、気体流通用の通路を形
成した特殊構造のハブ及び回転軸を車両側に必要としな
い。Further, since the rotary joint is disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for a tire, a specially structured hub and a rotary shaft having a passage for gas flow are not required on the vehicle side.
【００１７】さらに、回転継手は、ハブとタイヤ用ホイ
ールリムとの間に配置されるので、車輪のオフセット調
整用に用いられるスペーサーとしての機能も得られる。Further, since the rotary joint is disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for a tire, the function as a spacer used for adjusting the offset of the wheel can be obtained.
【００１８】請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１に記載
のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置において、前記第２の
部材は、前記第１の部材の径方向外側に設けられている
ことを特徴としている。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gas supply device for filling a tire internal pressure according to the first aspect, the second member is provided radially outside the first member. Features.
【００１９】次に、請求項２に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用
気体供給装置の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to claim 2 will be described.
【００２０】請求項２に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供
給装置では、第２の部材は第１の部材の径方向外側に配
置したので、回転継手のタイヤ軸方向の寸法を抑えるこ
とができる。[0020] In the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to claim 2, the second member is arranged radially outside the first member, so that the size of the rotary joint in the tire axial direction can be suppressed.
【００２１】請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１または
請求項２に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置におい
て、前記第１の部材は、前記ハブに前記タイヤ用ホイー
ルリムを固定するための固定部材が軸方向に貫通する貫
通部を有することを特徴としている。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gas supply device for filling a tire internal pressure according to the first or second aspect, the first member fixes the wheel rim for the tire to the hub. Is characterized in that the fixing member has a penetrating portion penetrating in the axial direction.
【００２２】次に、請求項３に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用
気体供給装置の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the third aspect will be described.
【００２３】自動車等の車両のハブには、ホイールリム
を固定するための固定部材、例えばハブボルトが複数設
けられている。A hub of a vehicle such as an automobile is provided with a plurality of fixing members for fixing a wheel rim, for example, a plurality of hub bolts.
【００２４】請求項３に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供
給装置では、回転継手をハブとタイヤ用ホイールリムと
の間に配置したときに、ハブから突出する固定部材を貫
通部を貫通させてタイヤ用ホイールリムへ到達させるこ
とができ、固定部材によりタイヤ用ホイールリムをハブ
に固定することができる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the rotary joint is disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for a tire, the fixing member protruding from the hub is made to penetrate through the penetrating portion when the rotary joint is disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for the tire. The tire wheel rim can be fixed to the hub by the fixing member.
【００２５】また、第１の部材は、ハブとタイヤ用ホイ
ールリムとの間に挟まれる格好となるので、タイヤ用ホ
イールリムを固定することにより、第１の部材のハブへ
の固定も行われる。Further, the first member is dressed between the hub and the wheel rim for the tire, so fixing the wheel rim for the tire also fixes the first member to the hub. .
【００２６】請求項４に記載の発明は、請求項１乃至請
求項３の何れか1項に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給
装置において、前記第１の部材は、前記ハブの車両幅方
向外側面に連結するためのハブ側連結部と、前記タイヤ
用ホイールリムの車両側の内側面に連結するためのホイ
ール側連結部とを有することを特徴としている。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first member is located outside the hub in the vehicle width direction. It is characterized by having a hub-side connecting portion for connecting to a side surface and a wheel-side connecting portion for connecting to a vehicle-side inner side surface of the wheel rim for a tire.
【００２７】次に、請求項４に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用
気体供給装置の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to claim 4 will be described.
【００２８】請求項４に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供
給装置では、第１の部材のハブ側連結部がハブの車両幅
方向外側面に連結され、第１の部材のホイール側連結部
がタイヤ用ホイールリムの車両側の内側面に連結した状
態で取り付けられるので、ハブに対してタイヤ用ホイー
ルリムを強固に保持することができる。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the hub-side connecting portion of the first member is connected to the outer surface of the hub in the vehicle width direction, and the wheel-side connecting portion of the first member is the tire. The tire wheel rim can be firmly held with respect to the hub because the wheel rim is attached to the inner surface of the wheel rim on the vehicle side.
【００２９】請求項５に記載のタイヤ用ホイールリム
は、請求項１乃至請求項３の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ
内圧充填用気体供給装置を設けたことを特徴としてい
る。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wheel rim for a tire, wherein the gas supply device for filling a tire internal pressure according to any one of the first to third aspects is provided.
【００３０】次に、請求項５に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用
気体供給装置の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to claim 5 will be described.
【００３１】請求項５に記載のタイヤ用ホイールリム
は、請求項１乃至請求項３の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ
内圧充填用気体供給装置を備えているので、回転継手を
タイヤ用ホイールリムに取り付ける手間が省ける。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tire wheel rim provided with the tire internal pressure filling gas supply device according to any one of the first to third aspects. It saves the trouble of attaching to
【００３２】請求項６に記載の車両のハブは、請求項１
乃至請求項３の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気
体供給装置を設けたことを特徴としている。[0032] The vehicle hub according to claim 6 is a vehicle hub according to claim 1.
A gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to any one of claims 3 to 3, is provided.
【００３３】次に、請求項６に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用
気体供給装置の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to claim 6 will be described.
【００３４】請求項６に記載の車両のハブは、請求項１
乃至請求項３の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気
体供給装置を備えているので、タイヤ用ホイールリムを
簡単にハブへ取り付けることができる。[0034] The vehicle hub described in claim 6 is a vehicle hub according to claim 1.
Since the gas supply device for filling the tire internal pressure according to any one of claims 3 to 3 is provided, the wheel rim for a tire can be easily attached to the hub.
【００３５】請求項７に記載の発明は、空気入りタイヤ
の装着されたタイヤ用ホイールリムを連結するためのハ
ブを車軸に備えた車両であって、請求項１乃至請求項３
の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置を
前記ハブに設けたことを特徴としている。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle having an axle provided with a hub for connecting a wheel rim for a tire on which a pneumatic tire is mounted.
The gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to any one of the above, is provided in the hub.
【００３６】次に、請求項７に記載の車両の作用を説明
する。Next, the operation of the vehicle according to the seventh aspect will be described.
【００３７】請求項７に記載の車両は、車両のハブに請
求項１乃至請求項３の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ内圧充
填用気体供給装置を備えているので、タイヤ用ホイール
リムをハブへ簡単に取り付けることができる。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle having a tire inner pressure filling gas supply device according to any one of the first to third aspects provided on a hub of the vehicle. Can be easily attached to
【００３８】請求項８に記載の発明は、請求項７に記載
の車両において、タイヤ内方へ気体を供給するための気
体供給源を備えたことを特徴としている。According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle according to the seventh aspect, a gas supply source for supplying gas into the tire is provided.
【００３９】次に、請求項８に記載の車両の作用を説明
する。Next, the operation of the vehicle according to the eighth aspect will be described.
【００４０】請求項８に記載の車両では、気体供給源か
らの気体が、タイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置を介してタ
イヤ内方へと供給される。In the vehicle according to the eighth aspect, the gas from the gas supply source is supplied into the tire through the gas supply device for filling the tire internal pressure.
【００４１】請求項９に記載の発明は、請求項８に記載
の車両において、前記気体供給源から前記回転継手への
気体の供給が、前記タイヤ用ホイールリムと前記ハブと
の間の間隙に配置された配管で行われることを特徴とし
ている。According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle according to the eighth aspect, the supply of gas from the gas supply source to the rotary joint is performed in a gap between the wheel rim for a tire and the hub. It is characterized in that it is performed in the arranged piping.
【００４２】次に、請求項９に記載の車両の作用を説明
する。Next, the operation of the vehicle according to the ninth aspect will be described.
【００４３】請求項９に記載の車両では、気体供給源か
らの気体がタイヤ用ホイールリムとハブとの間の間隙に
配置された配管を介して回転継手へと至る。In the vehicle according to the ninth aspect, the gas from the gas supply source reaches the rotary joint via a pipe disposed in a gap between the wheel rim for the tire and the hub.
【００４４】請求項１０に記載の発明は空気入りタイヤ
への気体充填方法であって、車両に設けられた気体供給
源から、車両の車軸に設けられたハブとタイヤ用ホイー
ルリムとの間に配置された気体用の回転継手を介して前
記タイヤ用ホイールリムに装着された空気入りタイヤ内
へ気体を供給することを特徴としている。According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for filling a pneumatic tire with gas, wherein a gas supply source provided in a vehicle is provided between a hub provided on an axle of the vehicle and a wheel rim for a tire. The gas is supplied into the pneumatic tire mounted on the wheel rim for a tire via the arranged gas rotary joint.
【００４５】次に、請求項１０に記載の空気入りタイヤ
への気体充填方法の作用を説明する。Next, the operation of the method for filling a pneumatic tire with gas according to the tenth aspect will be described.
【００４６】請求項１０に記載の空気入りタイヤへの気
体充填方法では、気体供給源からの気体は、車両の車軸
に設けられたハブとタイヤ用ホイールリムとの間に配置
された気体用の回転継手を介してタイヤ用ホイールリム
に装着された空気入りタイヤ内へ供給される。In the method for filling gas into a pneumatic tire according to the present invention, the gas from the gas supply source is supplied between a hub provided on the axle of the vehicle and a wheel rim for the tire. It is supplied into the pneumatic tire mounted on the wheel rim for a tire via a rotary joint.
【００４７】回転継手を介してタイヤ内方への気体の供
給を行っているので、タイヤ回転中であっても気体の供
給を行うことができる。Since the gas is supplied into the tire through the rotary joint, the gas can be supplied even while the tire is rotating.
【００４８】また、回転継手は、ハブとタイヤ用ホイー
ルリムとの間に配置されるので、気体流通用の通路を形
成した特殊な構造のハブ及び回転軸を車両側に必要とし
ない。Further, since the rotary joint is disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for a tire, a hub and a rotary shaft having a special structure in which a passage for gas flow is formed are not required on the vehicle side.
【００４９】[0049]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、図面を参照して本発明のタ
イヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置の一実施形態を詳細に説明
する。図１及び図２に示すように、車両（図示省略）の
車軸１２の端部には、ハブ１６及びディスクブレーキの
ブレーキディスク１４及びハブ１６が設けられている。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a hub 16 and a brake disk 14 of a disk brake and a hub 16 are provided at an end of an axle 12 of a vehicle (not shown).
【００５０】ハブ１６の車両幅方向外側面には、複数本
のハブボルト１８が同一円周上に設けられている。A plurality of hub bolts 18 are provided on the same circumference on the outer surface of the hub 16 in the vehicle width direction.
【００５１】このハブ１６とホイールリム２０との間に
は、回転継手１０が配設されている。The rotary joint 10 is disposed between the hub 16 and the wheel rim 20.
【００５２】回転継手１０は、略円柱状の本体部２２
と、円環状のリング状ケース２４とを備えている。The rotary joint 10 has a substantially cylindrical main body 22.
And an annular ring-shaped case 24.
【００５３】本体部２２は、軸方向一端側がハブ１６の
車両幅方向外側面と密着するハブ側連結部２６とされ、
軸方向他端側がホイールリム２０のディスク部２０Ａの
内面と密着するホイール側連結部２８とされている。The main body 22 is formed as a hub-side connecting portion 26 in which one end in the axial direction is in close contact with the outer surface of the hub 16 in the vehicle width direction.
The other end in the axial direction is a wheel-side connecting portion 28 that is in close contact with the inner surface of the disk portion 20A of the wheel rim 20.
【００５４】本体部２２は、鋼、アルミニューム等の金
属で形成することが好ましい。The main body 22 is preferably formed of a metal such as steel or aluminum.
【００５５】本体部２２をハブ１６とホイールリム２０
との間に配置し、本体部２２の貫通孔３０に挿通したハ
ブボルト１８にホイールナット３２を螺合させて締め込
むことで、本体部２２はハブ１６とホイールリム２０と
の間に一体的に固定される。The main body 22 is connected to the hub 16 and the wheel rim 20.
And the wheel nut 32 is screwed into the hub bolt 18 inserted into the through hole 30 of the main body 22 and tightened, so that the main body 22 is integrally formed between the hub 16 and the wheel rim 20. Fixed.
【００５６】本体部２２は、ほぼ全長に渡って一定外径
に形成されており、ホイールリム２０側に外フランジ４
４が形成されている。The main body portion 22 is formed to have a constant outer diameter over substantially the entire length, and the outer flange 4 is formed on the wheel rim 20 side.
4 are formed.
【００５７】リング状ケース２４は、本体部２２の径方
向外側に配置されている。The ring-shaped case 24 is disposed radially outside the main body 22.
【００５８】リング状ケース２４は、ほぼ全長に渡って
一定内径に形成されており、本体部２２の外フランジ４
４と対向する位置に、内フランジ４６が形成されてい
る。The ring-shaped case 24 has a constant inner diameter over substantially the entire length.
An inner flange 46 is formed at a position facing the inner flange 4.
【００５９】なお、外フランジ４４と内フランジ４６と
の間には、フランジ同士が接触しないように若干の隙間
が設けられている。Note that a slight gap is provided between the outer flange 44 and the inner flange 46 so that the flanges do not contact each other.
【００６０】図１及び図３に示すように、本体部２２と
リング状ケース２４との間には、外フランジ４４と内フ
ランジ４６の車両側に環状溝４８が形成されている。As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, an annular groove 48 is formed between the main body 22 and the ring-shaped case 24 on the vehicle side of the outer flange 44 and the inner flange 46.
【００６１】リング状ケース２４には、一端が外周側
に、他端が環状溝４８に開口するケース側エアー通路３
３が形成されている。The ring-shaped case 24 has a case-side air passage 3 having one end open to the outer peripheral side and the other end open to the annular groove 48.
3 are formed.
【００６２】ケース側エアー通路３３には、外周側に継
手３６が取り付けられている。A joint 36 is attached to the case side air passage 33 on the outer peripheral side.
【００６３】一方、本体部２２には、一端がホイール側
連結部２８側に、他端が環状溝４８側に開口する本体側
エアー通路３４が形成されている。On the other hand, the main body portion 22 is formed with a main body side air passage 34 having one end opened to the wheel side connection portion 28 and the other end opened to the annular groove 48 side.
【００６４】本体側エアー通路３４には、ホイール側連
結部２８側に継手３８が取り付けられている。In the main body side air passage 34, a joint 38 is attached to the wheel side connecting portion 28 side.
【００６５】本実施形態では、継手３８が本体部２２の
軸心上に設けられており、継手３８がディスク部２０Ａ
の中心に形成された孔３９より突出しているが、継手３
８及び孔３９の位置は他の部分であっても良い。In the present embodiment, the joint 38 is provided on the axis of the main body 22, and the joint 38 is
Projecting from the hole 39 formed at the center of
The positions of the holes 8 and the holes 39 may be other portions.
【００６６】継手３８には、エアー配管４２の一端が接
続されており、このエアー配管４２の他端がホイールリ
ム２０に設けられたエアーバルブ４０に接続されてい
る。One end of an air pipe 42 is connected to the joint 38, and the other end of the air pipe 42 is connected to an air valve 40 provided on the wheel rim 20.
【００６７】なお、エアー配管４２は、金属パイプのよ
うな硬質のものであっても良く、ゴムや合成樹脂等の可
撓性を有したチューブやホース状のものであっても良
い。The air pipe 42 may be a hard pipe such as a metal pipe, or may be a flexible tube or hose such as rubber or synthetic resin.
【００６８】この環状溝４８には、開口付近にラジアル
のボールベアリング５０が圧入されている。A radial ball bearing 50 is press-fitted into the annular groove 48 near the opening.
【００６９】なお、ボールベアリング５０は、グリース
等の潤滑剤が封入され、かつ両側にシールが設けられて
いるタイプのものが好ましい。また、ボールベアリング
５０の外側に、更にダストシールを設けても良い。The ball bearing 50 is preferably of a type in which a lubricant such as grease is sealed and seals are provided on both sides. Further, a dust seal may be further provided outside the ball bearing 50.
【００７０】環状溝４８には、ボールベアリング５０の
内側に第１シールリング５２及び第２シールリング５４
が配設されている。The first seal ring 52 and the second seal ring 54 are provided inside the ball bearing 50 in the annular groove 48.
Are arranged.
【００７１】第１シールリング５２は、外周側にテーパ
ー面５２Ａが形成されており、内周面には環状の溝５２
Ｂが形成されている。The first seal ring 52 has a tapered surface 52A on the outer peripheral side and an annular groove 52 on the inner peripheral surface.
B is formed.
【００７２】溝５２Ｂには、本体部２２の外周面に密着
するオーリング５６が装着されており、第１シールリン
グ５２の内周面と本体部２２の外周面との間のシールを
行っている。An O-ring 56 is attached to the groove 52B so as to be in close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the main body 22, and seals between the inner peripheral surface of the first seal ring 52 and the outer peripheral surface of the main body 22. I have.
【００７３】第２シールリング５４は、第１シールリン
グ５２の径方向外側に配置されており、内周側にテーパ
ー面５４Ａが形成されている。The second seal ring 54 is disposed radially outward of the first seal ring 52, and has a tapered surface 54A formed on the inner peripheral side.
【００７４】第２シールリング５４の外周側には環状の
溝５４Ｂが配置されている。溝５４Ｂには、リング状ケ
ース２４の内周面に密着するオーリング５８が装着され
ており、第２シールリング５４の外周面とリング状ケー
ス２４の内周との間のシールを行っている。On the outer peripheral side of the second seal ring 54, an annular groove 54B is arranged. An O-ring 58 that is in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the ring-shaped case 24 is attached to the groove 54B, and seals between the outer peripheral surface of the second seal ring 54 and the inner periphery of the ring-shaped case 24. .
【００７５】リング状ケース２４の内周面には、環状の
溝６０が形成されており、この溝６０に穴用Ｃ型リング
６２が装着されている。An annular groove 60 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the ring-shaped case 24, and a C-shaped ring 62 for a hole is mounted in the groove 60.
【００７６】穴用Ｃ型リング６２と第２シールリング５
４との間には、圧縮コイルバネ６４が配置されている。C-ring 62 for Hole and Second Seal Ring 5
4, a compression coil spring 64 is disposed.
【００７７】第２シールリング５４は、圧縮コイルバネ
６４によりボールベアリング５０側へ付勢され、第２シ
ールリング５４のテーパー面５４Ａと第１シールリング
５２のテーパー面５２Ａとが密着している。The second seal ring 54 is urged toward the ball bearing 50 by the compression coil spring 64, and the tapered surface 54A of the second seal ring 54 and the tapered surface 52A of the first seal ring 52 are in close contact.
【００７８】なお、第１シールリング５２はボールベア
リング５０の内輪に当接しており、第２シールリング５
４は、第１シールリング５２に対して確実に密着させる
ためにボールベアリング５０の外輪から若干離間してい
る。The first seal ring 52 is in contact with the inner ring of the ball bearing 50 and the second seal ring 5
4 is slightly separated from the outer ring of the ball bearing 50 in order to ensure close contact with the first seal ring 52.
【００７９】また、穴用Ｃ型リング６２と第１シールリ
ング５２との間には、環状の潤滑剤保持部材６６が設け
られている。An annular lubricant holding member 66 is provided between the hole C-shaped ring 62 and the first seal ring 52.
【００８０】潤滑剤保持部材６６は、例えば、フェル
ト、スポンジ等の部材に液体の潤滑剤（オイル等）を含
ませたものであり、潤滑剤保持部材６６から滲み出た潤
滑剤が、テーパー面５２Ａとテーパー面５４Ａとの間の
シール面の潤滑を行う。The lubricant holding member 66 is, for example, a member such as a felt or a sponge containing a liquid lubricant (oil or the like), and the lubricant oozing out from the lubricant holding member 66 has a tapered surface. Lubricate the sealing surface between 52A and the tapered surface 54A.
【００８１】本体部２２の外周面には環状の溝９０が形
成されており、この溝９０には潤滑剤保持部材６６の固
定用としての軸用Ｃ型リング９２が装着されている。An annular groove 90 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 22. A shaft C-shaped ring 92 for fixing the lubricant holding member 66 is mounted in the groove 90.
【００８２】なお、フランジ側にもボールベアリング５
０側と同様の構成部品からなるシール機構が設けられて
いる。The ball bearing 5 is also provided on the flange side.
There is provided a sealing mechanism made of the same components as those on the 0 side.
【００８３】図４に示すように、車両７０には、エンジ
ンやモーター（図示せず）を駆動源とするエアコンプレ
ッサー７２が搭載されている。As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle 70 is equipped with an air compressor 72 driven by an engine or a motor (not shown).
【００８４】エアコンプレッサー７２と回転継手１０の
継手３６とは、エアー配管７４で接続されている。The air compressor 72 and the joint 36 of the rotary joint 10 are connected by an air pipe 74.
【００８５】エアー配管７４の途中には、エアータンク
７６、減圧弁７８、ソレノイドバルブ８０が設けられて
いる。なお、車両７０には、エアコンプレッサー７２及
びソレノイドバルブ８０の制御を行うコンピュータ８２
が設けられている。In the middle of the air pipe 74, an air tank 76, a pressure reducing valve 78, and a solenoid valve 80 are provided. The vehicle 70 includes a computer 82 that controls the air compressor 72 and the solenoid valve 80.
Is provided.
【００８６】また、ホイールリム２０には、タイヤ２１
の内圧を検出する圧力センサ８４と、圧力センサ８４に
よる内圧検出信号をコンピュータ８２へ送信する送信装
置８６が設けられている。なお、本実施形態の送信装置
８６は、無線で信号を送信する（例えば、特開平１０−
０４４７２６号公報、特開平１１−３２１２５４号公報
等に記載の技術を利用可能。） なお、図１に示すように、リング状ケース２４には、車
両の非回転部分（シャーシ、サスペンション部品等）と
連結される回り止め６８が接続されている。The wheel rim 20 includes a tire 21
A pressure sensor 84 for detecting the internal pressure of the pressure sensor 84 and a transmission device 86 for transmitting an internal pressure detection signal from the pressure sensor 84 to the computer 82 are provided. Note that the transmitting device 86 of the present embodiment transmits a signal wirelessly (for example, see Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No.
Techniques described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 044726, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-212254 and the like can be used. As shown in FIG. 1, a detent 68 connected to a non-rotating part (chassis, suspension parts, etc.) of the vehicle is connected to the ring-shaped case 24.
【００８７】回り止め６８を設けないと、エアー配管７
４に回転方向の力がかかりエアー配管７４の耐久上好ま
しくない。 （作用）次に、本実施形態のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給
装置の作用を説明する。If the detent 68 is not provided, the air pipe 7
4 is applied in the rotation direction, which is not preferable in terms of durability of the air pipe 74. (Operation) Next, the operation of the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the present embodiment will be described.
【００８８】圧力センサ８４により、タイヤ２１の内圧
が予め規定した圧力よりも低下したことが検出される
と、コンピュータ８２はコンプレッサー７２を作動させ
ると共にソレノイドバルブ８０を開ける。When the pressure sensor 84 detects that the internal pressure of the tire 21 has dropped below a predetermined pressure, the computer 82 operates the compressor 72 and opens the solenoid valve 80.
【００８９】これにより、高圧のエアーは、配管７４、
継手３６、ケース側エアー通路３３、環状溝４８、本体
側エアー通路３４、継手３８、エアー配管４２、エアー
バルブ４０を介してタイヤ２１内へ供給され、タイヤ２
１の内圧が上昇する。As a result, the high-pressure air flows through the pipe 74,
The tire 36 is supplied to the tire 21 through the joint 36, the case-side air passage 33, the annular groove 48, the main body-side air passage 34, the joint 38, the air pipe 42, and the air valve 40.
1, the internal pressure increases.
【００９０】車軸１２が回転すると、本体部２２は車軸
１２及びハブ１６と共に回転するが、リング状ケース２
４は、ボールベアリング５０を介して本体部２２と連結
されており、かつ車両の非回転部分に回り止め６８で連
結されているので、リング状ケース２４は回転すること
はない。When the axle 12 rotates, the main body 22 rotates together with the axle 12 and the hub 16.
The ring-shaped case 4 does not rotate because the ring-shaped case 4 is connected to the main body 22 via the ball bearing 50 and is connected to the non-rotating portion of the vehicle by the detent 68.
【００９１】また、環状溝４８は、第１シールリング５
２及び第２シールリング５４によってシールされている
ため、タイヤ２１が回転中であっても、エアーの洩れを
阻止しつつタイヤ２１内へのエアーの供給を行うことが
できる。The annular groove 48 is provided with the first seal ring 5.
Since the tire 21 is sealed by the second and the second seal rings 54, it is possible to supply air into the tire 21 while preventing air leakage even while the tire 21 is rotating.
【００９２】また、以下のような数々の利点がある。 （１） 本実施形態のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置で
は、回転継手１０がハブ１６ホイールリム２０との間に
配置されるので、車軸１２やハブ１６に気体流通用の通
路を形成するなど車軸１２やハブ１６を特殊な構造とす
る必要が無い。There are also a number of advantages as follows. (1) In the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the present embodiment, since the rotary joint 10 is disposed between the hub 16 and the wheel rim 20, the axle 12 and the hub 16 form a passage for gas flow, for example. There is no need for the 12 and the hub 16 to have a special structure.
【００９３】また、ホイールリム２０も特殊な構造とす
る必要が無い。 （２） 回転継手１０は、ハブ１６のハブボルト１８を
貫通孔３０に貫通させ、その後は、従来通り、ホイール
リム２０を取りつければ良く、従来技術に比較して取付
作業を簡単にできる。また、万が一の故障の際も簡単に
交換できる。Further, the wheel rim 20 does not need to have a special structure. (2) The rotary joint 10 allows the hub bolt 18 of the hub 16 to penetrate through the through hole 30, and then mounts the wheel rim 20 as before, and the mounting operation can be simplified as compared with the conventional art. In the event of a failure, it can be easily replaced.
【００９４】更に、回転継手１０の本体部２２は、ハブ
１６とホイールリム２０との間に挟まれる格好となり、
本体部２２の軸方向一端側であるハブ側連結部２６がハ
ブ１６の車両幅方向外側面と密着し、軸方向他端側であ
るホイール側連結部２８がホイールリム２０のディスク
部２０Ａの内面と密着するので、ホイールリム２０の固
定により、本体部２２の固定も行われ、ホイールリム２
０も従来通り強固に固定できる。 （３） 回転継手１０は、ハブ１６とホイールリム２０
との間に配置されるので、車輪のオフセット調整用のス
ペーサーとしての機能も有る。 （４） ハブ１６のハブボルト１８を貫通孔３０から突
出する固定部材を貫通部を貫通させてタイヤ用ホイール
リムへ到達させることができ、固定部材によりタイヤ用
ホイールリムをハブに固定することができる。 （その他の実施形態）上記実施形態では、回転継手１０
とホイールリム２０とが別体であったが、ホイールリム
２０に回転継手１０を固着して一体化しても良い。Further, the main body 22 of the rotary joint 10 is dressed between the hub 16 and the wheel rim 20,
The hub-side connecting portion 26 at one axial end of the main body portion 22 is in close contact with the outer surface of the hub 16 in the vehicle width direction, and the wheel-side connecting portion 28 at the other axial end is the inner surface of the disk portion 20A of the wheel rim 20. As the wheel rim 20 is fixed, the body 22 is also fixed, and the wheel rim 2 is fixed.
0 can be firmly fixed as before. (3) The rotary joint 10 includes the hub 16 and the wheel rim 20
, There is also a function as a spacer for wheel offset adjustment. (4) The fixing member which projects the hub bolt 18 of the hub 16 from the through hole 30 can be made to pass through the penetrating portion to reach the tire wheel rim, and the tire wheel rim can be fixed to the hub by the fixing member. . (Other Embodiments) In the above embodiment, the rotary joint 10
Although the wheel rim 20 and the wheel rim 20 are separate bodies, the rotary joint 10 may be fixed to the wheel rim 20 to be integrated.
【００９５】この場合、本体部２２をディスク部２０Ａ
にボルト等で固定しておいても良い。また、鍛造、鋳造
等のホイールの場合、本体部２２とディスク部２０Ａと
を一体化、即ちディスク部２０Ａの車軸側に本体部２２
と同一形状のボスを突出形成することができるので、こ
れにより部品点数及び組立工数を低減することが可能で
ある。In this case, the main body 22 is connected to the disk 20A.
May be fixed with bolts or the like. In the case of a wheel such as forging or casting, the main body 22 and the disk 20A are integrated, that is, the main body 22 is attached to the axle side of the disk 20A.
Since a boss having the same shape as that of the boss can be formed, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and the number of assembling steps.
【００９６】また、これとは逆に、ハブ１６に回転継手
１０を一体化しても良い。この場合、ハブ１６の厚みを
厚くすることによりハブ１６に本体部２２の機能をもた
せることができ、部品点数及び組立工数を低減すること
ができる。On the contrary, the rotary joint 10 may be integrated with the hub 16. In this case, by increasing the thickness of the hub 16, the hub 16 can have the function of the main body 22, and the number of parts and the number of assembly steps can be reduced.
【００９７】上記実施形態では、エアー配管４２を接続
する継手３８を本体部２２のディスク部２０Ａ側に設け
たが、本体部２２の外周面に設けても良い（この場合、
継手３８を設ける分だけ本体部２２の軸方向寸法を長く
する。）。この構成では、配管４２を外側から見えなく
することができる。In the above embodiment, the joint 38 for connecting the air pipe 42 is provided on the disk portion 20A side of the main body 22, but may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 22 (in this case,
The axial dimension of the main body 22 is increased by the amount of the joint 38 provided. ). With this configuration, the pipe 42 can be made invisible from the outside.
【００９８】上記実施形態では、第１シールリング５２
と第２シールリング５４とでシールを行ったが、図５に
示すように、これらを一つのシールリング７０に置き換
えても良い。In the above embodiment, the first seal ring 52
And the second seal ring 54, the seal may be replaced by a single seal ring 70 as shown in FIG.
【００９９】また、上記実施形態では、本体部２２とリ
ング状ケース２４とが一つのボールベアリング５０を介
して回転可能に連結されていたが、フランジ部分にボー
ルベアリング５０を設けて両側支持としても良い。In the above embodiment, the main body 22 and the ring-shaped case 24 are rotatably connected via one ball bearing 50. However, the ball bearing 50 may be provided on the flange portion to support both sides. good.
【０１００】また、上記実施形態では、本体部２２とリ
ング状ケース２４とがラジアルのボールベアリング５０
を介して回転可能に連結されていたが、スラストベアリ
ングで連結されていても良く、ボールやローラの無い周
知の軸受部材を用いても良い。In the above embodiment, the main body 22 and the ring-shaped case 24 are radial ball bearings 50.
Although it is rotatably connected via a shaft, it may be connected by a thrust bearing, or a well-known bearing member without balls or rollers may be used.
【０１０１】[0101]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように本発明のタイヤ内圧
充填用気体供給装置によれば、車両の車軸に空気の通る
連通孔を必要とせず、外観品質も損なうことがなく、組
立も簡単になる、という優れた効果を有する。As described above, according to the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure of the present invention, a communication hole through which air passes through the axle of the vehicle is not required, the appearance quality is not impaired, and the assembly is simplified. Has an excellent effect.
【０１０２】本発明のタイヤ用ホイールリムによれば、
車両の車軸に空気の通る連通孔を必要とせず、外観品質
も損なうことがなく、組立も簡単になる、という優れた
効果を有する。According to the wheel rim for a tire of the present invention,
There is an excellent effect that a communication hole through which air passes in the axle of the vehicle is not required, appearance quality is not impaired, and assembly is simplified.
【０１０３】本発明の車両のハブによれば、車両の車軸
に空気の通る連通孔を必要とせず、外観品質も損なうこ
とがなく、組立も簡単になる、という優れた効果を有す
る。According to the vehicle hub of the present invention, there is no need for a communication hole through which the air passes through the axle of the vehicle, the appearance quality is not impaired, and the assembly is simplified.
【０１０４】本発明の車両によれば、車両の車軸に空気
の通る連通孔を必要とせず、外観品質も損なうことがな
く、組立も簡単になる、という優れた効果を有する。According to the vehicle of the present invention, there is no need for a communication hole through which air passes through the axle of the vehicle, the appearance quality is not impaired, and the assembling is simplified.
【０１０５】本発明の空気入りタイヤへの気体充填方法
によれば、車両の車軸に空気の通る連通孔を必要とせ
ず、外観品質も損なうことがなく、組立も簡単になる、
という優れた効果を有する。According to the method for filling gas into a pneumatic tire of the present invention, a communication hole through which air passes through the axle of a vehicle is not required, appearance quality is not impaired, and assembly is simplified.
It has an excellent effect.
【図１】本発明の一実施形態に係るタイヤ内圧充填用気
体供給装置の断面図である。FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a gas supply device for filling a tire internal pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】車両のハブ、本発明の一実施形態に係るタイヤ
内圧充填用気体供給装置及びホイールリムの分解斜視図
である。FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a vehicle hub, a gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure and a wheel rim according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】回転継手のベアリング付近の拡大断面図であ
る。FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of the vicinity of a bearing of a rotary joint.
【図４】タイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置の概略構成図で
ある。FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure.
【図５】他の実施形態に係るタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給
装置の要部の断面図である。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to another embodiment.
１０ 回転継手 １２ 車軸 １６ ハブ １８ ハブボルト（固定部材） ２０ ホイールリム（タイヤ用ホイールリム） ２２ 本体部（第１の部材） ２４ リング状ケース（第２の部材） ２６ ハブ側連結部 ２８ ホイール側連結部 ３０ 貫通孔（貫通部） ７０ 車両 ７２ エアコンプレッサー（気体供給源） ７４ エアー配管（配管） ７６ エアータンク（気体供給源） ８０ ソレノイドバルブ（気体供給源） ８２ コンピュータ（気体供給源） Reference Signs List 10 rotary joint 12 axle 16 hub 18 hub bolt (fixing member) 20 wheel rim (wheel rim for tire) 22 main body (first member) 24 ring-shaped case (second member) 26 hub-side connecting portion 28 wheel-side connecting Part 30 Through-hole (penetration part) 70 Vehicle 72 Air compressor (gas supply source) 74 Air piping (piping) 76 Air tank (gas supply source) 80 Solenoid valve (gas supply source) 82 Computer (gas supply source)
Claims (10)
なタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置であって、 車両の車軸に設けられたハブに連結され前記ハブと共に
回転する第１の部材と、前記第１の部材とは相対回転可
能に設けられる第２の部材とを備え、前記ハブとタイヤ
用ホイールリムとの間に配置されて前記気体の通過を可
能とした回転継手を有することを特徴とするタイヤ内圧
充填用気体供給装置。1. A gas supply device for filling a tire internal pressure capable of supplying gas from a vehicle side into a tire, comprising: a first member connected to a hub provided on an axle of the vehicle and rotating with the hub; The first member includes a second member rotatably provided relative to the first member, and further includes a rotary joint disposed between the hub and the wheel rim for the tire to allow the passage of the gas. Gas supply device for filling the tire internal pressure.
方向外側に設けられていることを特徴とする請求項１に
記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置。2. The gas supply device according to claim 1, wherein the second member is provided radially outside of the first member.
ヤ用ホイールリムを固定するための固定部材が軸方向に
貫通する貫通部を有することを特徴とする請求項１また
は請求項２に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置。3. The first member according to claim 1, wherein the first member has a through portion through which a fixing member for fixing the wheel rim for a tire to the hub passes through in an axial direction. The gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to the above.
向外側面に連結するためのハブ側連結部と、前記タイヤ
用ホイールリムの車両側の内側面に連結するためのホイ
ール側連結部とを有することを特徴とする請求項１乃至
請求項３の何れか1項に記載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供
給装置。4. The hub according to claim 1, wherein the first member is connected to a vehicle-side outer surface of the hub in a vehicle width direction, and a wheel-side connection is connected to an inner surface of the tire wheel rim on a vehicle side. The gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gas supply device has a portion.
載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置を設けたことを特徴
とするタイヤ用ホイールリム。5. A tire wheel rim provided with the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
載のタイヤ内圧充填用気体供給装置を設けたことを特徴
とする車両のハブ。6. A vehicle hub provided with the gas supply device for filling tire internal pressure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
イールリムを連結するためのハブを車軸に備えた車両で
あって、 請求項１乃至請求項３の何れか１項に記載のタイヤ内圧
充填用気体供給装置を前記ハブに設けたことを特徴とす
る車両。7. A vehicle provided with a hub for connecting a wheel rim for a tire on which a pneumatic tire is mounted to an axle, wherein the tire internal pressure filling according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A vehicle wherein a gas supply device is provided on the hub.
供給源を備えたことを特徴とする請求項７に記載の車
両。8. The vehicle according to claim 7, further comprising a gas supply source for supplying gas into the tire.
体の供給は、前記タイヤ用ホイールリムと前記ハブとの
間の間隙に配置された配管で行われることを特徴とする
請求項８に記載の車両。9. The supply of gas from the gas supply source to the rotary joint is performed by a pipe disposed in a gap between the wheel rim for a tire and the hub. The vehicle described.
ヤ用ホイールリムに装着された空気入りタイヤ内への気
体の供給は、前記車両の車軸に設けられたハブと前記タ
イヤ用ホイールリムとの間に配置された気体用の回転継
手を介して行われることを特徴とする空気入りタイヤへ
の気体充填方法。10. The supply of gas from a gas supply source provided in a vehicle to a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim for a tire is performed between a hub provided on an axle of the vehicle and the wheel rim for the tire. A method for filling a pneumatic tire with gas, which is performed via a gas rotary joint disposed therebetween.
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