TWI783435B - Tool for repairing and inflating tires - Google Patents

Abstract

A tool for repairing and inflating tires includes a housing, a connecting member, an extension tube, and a puncture member. The housing has a receiving hole and a first connecting end. The connecting member has an attaching end adapted to attach with an inflatable device, a second connecting end detachably connected to the first connecting end, a first air passage and a fixing portion. The extension tube has a proximal end connected to the fixing portion, a distal end opposite to the proximal end, a second air passage interconnected to the first air passage, and an air outlet hole interconnected to the second air passage. The puncture member has a detachment end detachably connected to the distal end, a piercing end opposite to the detachment end, and a through hole for positioning a tire repair strip.

Description

Tools for tire repair and inflation

The invention relates to a tool for tire repair and inflation.

When riding a bicycle, it is inevitable that the tires will be punctured by sharp objects. At this time, the rider needs to use the tire repair needle to insert the tire repair strip into the tire hole to repair the tire urgently. And in the process that tire is repaired, the gas in tire can leak to the outside by perforation unavoidably, cause the rider to still need to utilize inflation joint and gas cylinder or other inflating device to tire inflating after perforation is repaired. Therefore, in order to cope with the situation that the tire is punctured during riding, the rider needs to carry additional tools such as tire repair needle, tire repair strip, inflation joint and gas cylinder at least, too many and scattered utensils will cause storage during riding. inconvenient.

The invention provides a tool for repairing and inflating tires, which can inflate tires when repairing tires.

The tool for tire repair and inflation provided by the invention includes a housing, a connecting piece, an extension tube and a puncture piece. The casing has a cavity and a first connection end arranged at one end of the cavity. The connecting piece has a connecting end adapted to connect with the inflatable device, a second connecting end opposite to the connecting end, a first air channel passing through the connecting end and the second connecting end, and a fixing portion disposed on the second connecting end. The second connection end is detachably connected to the first connection end, and a check valve is arranged in the first air passage. The extension tube has a proximal end connected to the fixing part, a distal end opposite to the proximal end, a second air channel passing through the proximal end and the distal end and communicating with the first air channel, and an air outlet hole penetrating the wall of the extension tube and communicating with the second air channel, The air outlet is adjacent to the distal end. The piercing member has a disengagement end detachably connected to the distal end, a piercing end opposite to the disengagement end, and a perforation located between the disengagement end and the piercing end for the tire patch to penetrate. Wherein the second connection end is detachably connected to the first connection end, so that the connecting piece is connected to the casing in a turnable manner and can be changed between the storage position and the use position. When the connecting part is in the receiving position, the connecting end is exposed from the casing and the extension tube and the piercing part are accommodated in the containing hole. When the connecting part is in the use position, the extension tube and the piercing part are exposed to the casing and the connecting end is accommodated in the containing hole.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting end is formed on the inner peripheral edge of the receiving hole and is provided with an internal thread portion. The second connection end is provided with a first external thread portion away from the joint end and a second external thread portion adjacent to the joint end on the outer periphery of the adapter, and the first external thread portion and the second external thread portion are alternatively connected to the inner The threaded portion enables the connector to be turnably connected to the housing.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second connecting end is additionally provided with a shoulder located between the first external thread part and the second external thread part, and opposite sides of the shoulder are respectively provided with holes suitable for abutting against the receiving holes. The anti-leakage ring on the inner periphery of the

In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the shoulder is provided with anti-skid lines.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first air channel and the second air channel extend coaxially along the axis, and the air outlet holes extend radially along the axis.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing portion is formed on the end surface of the second connecting end, and the proximal end of the extension tube is threadedly connected to the fixing portion of the connecting piece.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the distal end of the extension tube and the disengagement end of the piercing member have corresponding cross-sectional shapes, so that the disengagement end of the piercing member can be completely detachably connected to the distal end of the extension pipe.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing is cylindrical, and an end of the housing opposite to the first connecting end is detachably connected to the cover.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the cover is in the shape of a hemisphere.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the connecting end is provided with external threads for connecting with the inflatable device.

Based on the above, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the connecting part is in the storage position, the connecting end is exposed to the housing and the extension tube and the piercing part are accommodated in the hole, so that the tool can be supplemented with a high-pressure gas cylinder, an inflatable joint, etc. Tire utensils are buckled together with the buckle for storage. When the connecting piece is in the use position, the extension tube and the puncture piece are exposed to the housing and the connecting end is accommodated in the hole, so that the tool can repair the tire hole through the puncturing piece and the tire patch, and use the connecting end to connect the inflatable device to the Inflate tires after patching.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following specific embodiments are described in detail together with the accompanying drawings.

Parts of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the referenced reference symbols in the following description, when the same reference symbols appear in different drawings, they will be regarded as the same or similar components. These embodiments are only a part of the present invention, and do not reveal all possible implementation modes of the present invention. Rather, these embodiments are only examples of the means within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, which are a schematic view of the appearance and an exploded view of an embodiment of the tool 1 for tire repair and inflation according to the present invention, showing the tool 1 for tire repair and inflation and the high-pressure gas cylinder G shown in this embodiment. , The inflatable connector A is fastened to the buckle C under the bottle cage H. Therefore, it can be understood that once the user installs the water bottle cage H on the bicycle, he can carry the tool 1 for tire repair and inflation shown in this embodiment, the high-pressure gas cylinder G, and the inflation joint A at the same time to deal with the tire being damaged. The condition of the puncture.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 , which are exploded schematic diagrams and cross-sectional schematic diagrams of the tool 1 for tire repair and inflation shown in FIG. 1 . The tool 1 for tire repair and inflation shown in this embodiment includes a housing 10 , a connecting piece 20 , an extension tube 30 and a piercing piece 40 .

The casing 10 has a receiving hole 11 and a first connecting end 12 disposed at one end of the receiving hole 11 . In this embodiment, the first connecting end 12 can be formed on the inner peripheral edge of the receiving hole 11 and is provided with an internal thread portion 121 . More preferably, the housing 10 can be cylindrical, and the end of the housing 10 opposite to the first connecting end 12 is detachably connected to a hemispherical cover 13, so that the present embodiment can be used for tire repair. The inflated tool 1 has an appearance similar to a high-pressure gas cylinder G.

The connecting piece 20 has a connecting end 21 suitable for connecting the inflatable device, a second connecting end 22 opposite to the connecting end 21, a first air channel 23 passing through the connecting end 21 and the second connecting end 22, and a second connecting end 23 arranged on the second connecting end 22. The fixing portion 24 on the end face of the connecting end 22 . The second connection end 22 is detachably connected to the first connection end 12 of the casing 10 , and a check valve 231 is disposed in the first air passage 23 . The second connecting end 22 of the connecting member 20 is detachably connected to the first connecting end 12 of the housing 10 , so that the connecting member 20 is reversibly connected to the housing 10 to switch between the storage position and the use position.

In this embodiment, the outer surface of the joint end 21 is provided with an external thread to connect with the inflatable device, and the inflatable device mentioned here can be the inflatable joint A and the high-pressure gas as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 . A combination of bottle G. Therefore, the engaging end 21 of the engaging piece 20 can engage the inflation joint A. As shown in FIG.

Further, the second connection end 22 is provided with a first external thread portion 221 away from the joint end 21 and a second external thread portion 222 adjacent to the joint end 21 on the outer periphery of the connector 20, and the first external thread portion 221 and The second external threaded portion 222 is alternatively connected to the internal threaded portion 121 , so that the connecting member 20 is turnably connected to the casing 10 to switch between the storage position and the use position.

In order to make the connector 20 easy to change the storage position and the use position, the second connecting end 22 is further provided with a shoulder 223 between the first external thread part 221 and the second external thread part 222, and the opposite sides of the shoulder 223 Each is provided with an anti-leakage ring 224 adapted to abut against the inner periphery of the receiving hole 11 , and the outer surface of the shoulder 223 is provided with an anti-slip texture 225 to facilitate the rotation of the coupling member 20 .

The extension tube 30 has a proximal end 31 connected to the fixing portion 24, a distal end 32 opposite to the proximal end 31, a second air passage 33 passing through the proximal end 31 and the distal end 32 and communicating with the first air passage 23, and a penetrating extension. The tube wall of the tube 30 communicates with the air outlet hole 34 of the second air channel 33 . The air outlet hole 34 is adjacent to the distal end 32 .

In this embodiment, the first air channel 23 of the connecting member 20 and the second air channel of the extension pipe 30 can extend coaxially along an axis L, and the air outlet hole 34 extends radially along the axis L. As shown in FIG. In addition, in order to connect the proximal end 31 of the extension tube 30 to the fixing portion 24 of the adapter 20 , the proximal end 31 of the extension tube 30 is threadedly connected to the fixing portion 24 of the adapter 20 through a threaded connection.

The piercing member 40 has a disengagement end 41 detachably connected to the distal end 32, a piercing end 42 opposite to the disengagement end 41, and a perforation between the disengagement end 41 and the piercing end 42 for the tire patch S to penetrate. 43. In this embodiment, the distal end 32 of the extension tube 30 and the disengagement end 41 of the piercing member 40 can have corresponding cross-sectional shapes, so that the disengagement end 41 of the piercing member 40 can be completely detachably connected to the distal end 32 of the extension pipe 30 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , when the connector 20 is in the storage position, the first external threaded portion 221 of the second connecting end 22 is connected to the internal threaded portion 121, the connecting end 21 is exposed to the housing and the extension tube 30 and the piercing member 40 are accommodated. in the cavity 11. Therefore, when the connector 20 is in the storage position, the tool 1 for tire repair and inflation shown in this embodiment can be fastened to the buckle C under the water bottle holder H with the high-pressure gas cylinder G and the inflation joint A, and the extension tube 30 Accommodating the piercing member 40 in the holding hole 11 can also prevent the utensils from being scattered.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the user can apply force to rotate the shoulder 223 of the connecting piece 20, so that the first external thread portion 221 of the second connection end 22 is separated from the internal thread portion 121, and then turn the connecting piece 20 to achieve the second connection. The second external threaded portion 222 of the end 22 is connected to the internal threaded portion 121 so that the connecting member 20 is transformed from the storage position to the use position. When the connecting member 20 is in the use position, the extension tube 30 and the piercing member 40 are exposed from the casing 10 and the connecting end 21 is accommodated in the receiving hole 11 . The tire patch S can penetrate through the perforation 43 of the piercing member 40 .

Please continue to refer to FIG. 6 , the user can hold the housing 10 and use the piercing end 42 of the piercing piece 40 to pierce the tire hole B of the tire T, so that the piercing piece 40, the tire patch S, and the distal end of the extension tube 30 32 and the air outlet hole 34 enter the tire T through the tire hole B.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , the user can rotate the housing 10 so that the internal thread portion 121 of the first connection end 12 is separated from the second external thread portion 222 of the second connection end 22, and the engagement end 21 of the joint member 20 can be Connect the inflation joint A of the installed high-pressure gas cylinder G so that the high-pressure gas in the high-pressure gas cylinder G can inflate the tire T through the inflation joint A, the first air passage 23, the second air passage 33 and the inflation hole 34. The tire patch S has filled the tire hole B, so the high-pressure gas will not leak out of the tire T.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 9 , when the high-pressure gas in the high-pressure gas cylinder G is filled, the user can apply force outward to the connecting piece 20, so that the disengagement end 41 of the piercing piece 40 is completely separated from the distal end 32 of the extension tube 30, The puncture member 40 is retained in the tire T that has been patched with the tire hole B by the tire patch S, so as to complete the repairing and inflation of the tire T at the same time.

To sum up, when the connecting piece 20 is in the storage position, the connecting end 21 is exposed to the housing 10 and the extension tube 30 and the piercing piece 40 are accommodated in the receiving hole 11, so that the tool 1 can be connected with the high-pressure gas cylinder G, the charging joint Utensils such as A are fastened to the buckle C under the water bottle holder H for storage, and the utensils are prevented from being scattered. When the connecting piece 20 is in the use position, the extension tube 30 and the puncture piece 40 are exposed to the casing 10 and the connecting end 21 is accommodated in the cavity 11, so that the tool can pass through the puncture piece 40 and the tire patch S to repair the tire hole B , and utilize the connecting end 21 to connect the inflation device to inflate the repaired tire T.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field may make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the scope of the appended patent application.

1: Tools for tire repair and inflation 10: Shell 11: Hole 12: The first connection end 121: Internal thread part 13: Cover 20: Connector 21: Connecting end 22: Second connection end 221: The first external thread part 222: Second external thread part 223: Shoulder 224: Leak stop ring 225: anti-slip texture 23: First Airway 231: check valve 24: fixed part 30: extension tube 31: Proximal 32: remote 33: Second airway 34: air outlet 40: piercing piece 41: Disengagement end 42: piercing end 43: perforation A: Inflatable connector B: tire hole C: Buckle H: water bottle cage G: high pressure cylinder L: axis S: Tire patch T: tire

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the appearance of an embodiment of the tool for tire repair and inflation according to the present invention, showing that the tool, a high-pressure gas cylinder and an inflation joint are fastened to the buckle under the water bottle cage. FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of FIG. 1 . Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the tool for tire repair and inflation shown in Fig. 1 . FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the tire repairing and inflating tool shown in FIG. 1 , showing that the connecting member is in a storage position. FIG. 5 is another schematic cross-sectional view of the tire repairing and inflation tool shown in FIG. 1 , showing that the connecting member is in the use position and the tire repair strip is pierced through the puncture hole of the piercing member. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the use of the tool for tire repair and inflation shown in Fig. 1, showing that the piercing member and the tire repair strip are pierced into the tire hole. FIG. 7 is a continuation of FIG. 6 , showing that the shell is removed and the connecting end of the connecting piece is connected to the inflation connector and the high-pressure gas cylinder. Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of Fig. 7, showing that the high-pressure gas in the high-pressure cylinder enters the tire. FIG. 9 is a schematic continuation of FIG. 8 , showing that the piercing member is detached from the extension tube by an outward force applied to the engaging member.

10: Housing 11: Hole 12: The first connection end 121: Internal thread part 13: Cover 20: Connector 21: Connecting end 22: Second connection end 221: The first external thread part 222: Second external thread part 223: Shoulder 225: anti-slip texture 23: First Airway 231: check valve 30: extension tube 31: Proximal 32: remote 34: air outlet 40: piercing piece 41: Disengagement end 42: piercing end 43: perforation

Claims (10)

A tool for repairing tires and inflating air, comprising: a housing with a cavity and a first connecting end arranged at one end of the cavity; A second connecting end at the connecting end, a first air channel passing through the connecting end and the second connecting end, and a fixing portion provided at the second connecting end, the second connecting end is detachably connected to the first connecting end , a check valve is arranged in the first airway; an extension tube has a proximal end connected to the fixing part, a distal end opposite to the proximal end, a penetrating through the proximal end and the distal end and communicating with the first A second airway of an airway and an air outlet hole that passes through the tube wall of the extension tube and communicates with the second airway, the air outlet hole is adjacent to the distal end; and a piercing member has a detachably connected to the distal end A disengagement end, a piercing end opposite to the disengagement end, and a perforation between the disengagement end and the puncture end for the puncture strip to penetrate, the disengagement end of the puncture member can be completely disengaged from the far end of the extension tube end, and retain the piercing member in the repaired tire; wherein the second connecting end is detachably connected to the first connecting end, so that the connecting member can be pivotally connected to the housing in the storage position and the use position switch between; when the connecting piece is in the storage position, the connecting end is exposed to the casing and the extension tube and the piercing piece are accommodated in the cavity, so that the casing is configured to accommodate the extension tube and the piercing member The puncture part provides a storage function; when the connecting part is in the use position, the extension tube and the puncture part are exposed to the casing and the connecting end is accommodated in the cavity, so that the casing is configured to be held by the user To provide grip function. The tool for tire repair and inflation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connection end is formed on the inner periphery of the cavity and is provided with an internal thread, and the second connection end is formed on the outer periphery of the adapter A first external thread portion away from the joint end and a second external thread portion adjacent to the joint end are provided, and the first external thread portion and the second external thread portion are alternatively connected to the internal thread portion, so that The connecting piece is turnably connected to the housing. The tool for tire repair and inflation as described in claim 2, wherein the second connecting end is further provided with a shoulder between the first external thread part and the second external thread part, and the shoulder is An anti-leakage ring adapted to abut against the inner peripheral edge of the cavity is provided on opposite sides. The tool for repairing tires and inflating tires according to claim 3, wherein the outer surface of the shoulder is provided with a non-slip texture. The tool for tire repair and inflation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first air channel and the second air channel extend coaxially along an axis, and the air outlet hole extends radially of the axis. The tool for tire repair and inflation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixing portion is formed on the end surface of the second connecting end, and the proximal end of the extension tube is threadedly connected to the fixing portion of the connecting piece. The tool for tire repair and inflation as claimed in claim 1, wherein the distal end of the extension tube has a corresponding cross-sectional shape to the disengagement end of the puncture member, so that the disengagement end of the puncture member can be completely detachably connected to the the distal end of the extension tube. The tool for repairing tires and inflating tires according to claim 1, wherein the casing is cylindrical, and an end of the casing opposite to the first connecting end is detachably connected to a cover. The tool for tire repair and inflation as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cover is in the shape of a hemisphere. The tool for repairing tires and inflating tires according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the connecting end is provided with external threads for connecting with the inflating device.

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