Push in tire valve stem
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1. A tire pressure monitoring sensor assembly comprising:
- an elastic housing including a bore;
a valve stem disposed within the bore including a first end extending from the bore, wherein the first end includes a chamfered end and a groove on an outer circumferential surface of the valve stem and spaced apart from the first end;
a sensor housing including a chamber including an opening for receiving the first end of the valve stem; and
a clip held within the chamber and engageable to the groove on the outer circumference of the valve stem for securing the sensor housing to the valve stem.
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Abstract
A tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a sensor secured to a valve stem secured within a wheel rim. The sensor is secured to the valve stem with a push on clip. The valve stem includes two pieces that provide for installation from one side of the wheel rim. The valve stem is separable to provide for the elongation of the rubber housing. Elongation of the housing causes a reduction in an outer diameter that provides for insertion into the opening of the wheel rim.
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1. A tire pressure monitoring sensor assembly comprising:
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an elastic housing including a bore; a valve stem disposed within the bore including a first end extending from the bore, wherein the first end includes a chamfered end and a groove on an outer circumferential surface of the valve stem and spaced apart from the first end; a sensor housing including a chamber including an opening for receiving the first end of the valve stem; and a clip held within the chamber and engageable to the groove on the outer circumference of the valve stem for securing the sensor housing to the valve stem. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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