Tire Traction Management System
First Claim
1. A tire management system comprises:
- a wheel of a vehicle;
a tire pressure management system;
a fender skirt;
a plurality of ducts;
a control module;
the wheel comprises a tire and a rim;
each of the plurality of ducts comprises an input and an output;
the tire pressure management system being in fluid communication with the tire;
the fender skirt being positioned around a portion of the wheel;
the plurality of ducts being integrated and distributed throughout the fender skirt;
the output for each of the plurality of ducts being oriented towards the tire;
the input for each of the plurality of ducts being in fluid communication with an air-conditioning (AC) and heating system of the vehicle; and
the control module being communicably coupled to the tire pressure management system and the AC and heating system.
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Abstract
A tire traction management system which monitors and adjusts the temperature and pressure of a wheel. The system includes a tire pressure management system, a fender skirt, a plurality of ducts, a traction tread cover, and a control module. The tire pressure management system attaches to the wheel and regulates the internal fluid pressure to ensure optimum conditions. The plurality of ducts is integrated and distributed about the fender skirt and is in fluid communication with the air-conditioning (AC) and heating system. Warm or cold air flow from the AC and heating system to be expelled onto the wheel to provide in order to heat or cool the wheel. The traction tread cover includes a first half shell and second half shell. The traction tread cover encloses the tread portion of the wheel and provides additional traction to the tire in adverse road conditions.
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20 Claims
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1. A tire management system comprises:
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a wheel of a vehicle; a tire pressure management system; a fender skirt; a plurality of ducts; a control module; the wheel comprises a tire and a rim; each of the plurality of ducts comprises an input and an output; the tire pressure management system being in fluid communication with the tire; the fender skirt being positioned around a portion of the wheel; the plurality of ducts being integrated and distributed throughout the fender skirt; the output for each of the plurality of ducts being oriented towards the tire; the input for each of the plurality of ducts being in fluid communication with an air-conditioning (AC) and heating system of the vehicle; and the control module being communicably coupled to the tire pressure management system and the AC and heating system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A tire management system comprises:
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a wheel of a vehicle; a tire pressure management system; a fender skirt; a plurality of ducts; a control module; the wheel comprises a tire and a rim; each of the plurality of ducts comprises an input and an output; the tire pressure management system being in fluid communication with the tire; the fender skirt being positioned around a portion of the wheel; the plurality of ducts being integrated and distributed throughout the fender skirt; the output for each of the plurality of ducts being oriented towards the tire; the input for each of the plurality of ducts being in fluid communication with an air-conditioning (AC) and heating system of the vehicle; the control module being communicably coupled to the tire pressure management system and the AC and heating system; the tire pressure management system comprises an air pump, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a microprocessor, a rechargeable power supply, a wireless communication device, a pneumatic valve connector, and a housing; the air pump, the microprocessor, wireless communication device, and the rechargeable power supply being positioned within the housing; a valve stem of the tire being in fluid communication with the air pump through the pneumatic valve connector; the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor being operatively integrated into the pneumatic valve connector, wherein the pressure sensor is used to obtain a pressure reading on the tire, and wherein the temperature sensor is used obtain a temperature reading on the tire; and the microprocessor being electronically connected to the air pump, the pressure sensor, the temperature sensor, and wireless communication device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A tire management system comprises:
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a wheel of a vehicle; a tire pressure management system; a fender skirt; a plurality of ducts; a control module; the wheel comprises a tire and a rim; each of the plurality of ducts comprises an input and an output; the tire pressure management system being in fluid communication with the tire; the fender skirt being positioned around a portion of the wheel; the plurality of ducts being integrated and distributed throughout the fender skirt; the output for each of the plurality of ducts being oriented towards the tire; the input for each of the plurality of ducts being in fluid communication with an air-conditioning (AC) and heating system of the vehicle; the control module being communicably coupled to the tire pressure management system and the AC and heating system; the fender skirt comprises a radial shroud, an outer lateral shroud, an attachment system, and an at least one main distribution line; the radial shroud being positioned about a tread of the tire; the radial shroud being mounted to a fender of the wheel by the attachment mechanism; the outer lateral shroud being perpendicularly positioned to the radial shroud, adjacent to the tire; the outer lateral shroud being hingedly connected to the radial shroud; the AC and heating system being in fluid communication with the main distribution line; the main distribution line traversing through the radial shroud; the input for each of the plurality of ducts being in fluid communication with the main distribution line; and the plurality of ducts being integrated and distributed throughout the radial shroud and the outer lateral shroud. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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