Snap in valve stem
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1. A snap in valve stem adapted for mounting in an opening and for supporting a structure, comprising:
- a body formed of an elastomeric material and having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough, said body having an upper end portion with a diameter that increases as it merges into a lower end portion, said upper end portion having a diameter constructed to pass through an opening and said lower end portion having a diameter constructed to sealingly interfit within the opening;
a first insert constructed to be received within said bore of said body at said upper end portion of said body, said first insert having an outer end extending from said upper end portion of said body, said outer end of said first insert having an interior surface constructed to receive a valve core, said first insert having an inner end terminating within said lower end portion of said body, said inner end of said first insert having a beveled edge on an interior surface thereof; and
a second insert constructed to be received within said bore of said body at said lower end portion thereof, said second insert having an inner end and an outer end, said inner end of said second insert having a beveled exterior surface constructed to be received within said beveled edge on the interior surface of said first insert for providing a flexible joint said outer end of said second insert extending from said lower end portion of said body and providing means for supporting a structure.
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Abstract
A snap in valve stem 10 with a two piece insert 24, 26 design is capable of supporting a radio frequency transmitter 12 within a rim hole 28. Elastomeric body 16 includes a cylindrical portion 32 with an annular bead 36 and an enlarged base portion 34 with an annular flange 38 to provide an airtight seal of the valve stem 10 within the rim hole 28. The two piece insert 24, 26 design in conjunction with an annular recess 40 and a lowermost extending portion 42 within the elastomeric body 16 allows the inserts 24, 26 to flex independently of each other which makes for a rapid, simple, easy installation process.
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16 Claims
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1. A snap in valve stem adapted for mounting in an opening and for supporting a structure, comprising:
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a body formed of an elastomeric material and having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough, said body having an upper end portion with a diameter that increases as it merges into a lower end portion, said upper end portion having a diameter constructed to pass through an opening and said lower end portion having a diameter constructed to sealingly interfit within the opening;
a first insert constructed to be received within said bore of said body at said upper end portion of said body, said first insert having an outer end extending from said upper end portion of said body, said outer end of said first insert having an interior surface constructed to receive a valve core, said first insert having an inner end terminating within said lower end portion of said body, said inner end of said first insert having a beveled edge on an interior surface thereof; and
a second insert constructed to be received within said bore of said body at said lower end portion thereof, said second insert having an inner end and an outer end, said inner end of said second insert having a beveled exterior surface constructed to be received within said beveled edge on the interior surface of said first insert for providing a flexible joint said outer end of said second insert extending from said lower end portion of said body and providing means for supporting a structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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