US20150151595A1 - Tire pressure release apparatus and method - Google Patents
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- the field of the invention relates to pumping arrangements for tires and, more specifically, to removing these arrangements after tire inflation.
- the Presta-type valve includes a long stem to which a hose from a pump may be connected. The pump may then be used to inflate the tire.
- the Presta-type valve includes a valve core, which may be unscrewed.
- the Presta-type valve also includes an internal valve such that once inflation of the tire is complete, the internal valve closes preventing the tire from deflating.
- valve core is typically installed at the factory. Sometimes, the valve core is not secured very tightly to the rest of the valve by the factory and is loose. At other times, the valve core may loosen due to use of the tire. When the valve core is loose or is otherwise not secured, a user may still desire to thread a pumping apparatus to the valve in order to inflate the tire. After the tire has been inflated, the user typically wishes to remove the tire pump.
- FIG. 1 comprises a cross-sectional view of an apparatus for coupling a pump to a tire valve according to various embodiments of the present invention
- FIGS. 2A-C comprise views, including cross-sectional views, of a flip chuck apparatus for coupling a tire valve to a pump according to various embodiments of the present invention
- FIGS. 3A-C comprise views, including cross-sectional views, of a mini hose apparatus for coupling a tire valve to a hand pump according to various embodiments of the present invention
- FIGS. 4A-C comprise views, including cross-sectional views, of a mini hose apparatus for coupling a tire valve to a hand pump with a Presta-type valve inserted at one end of the apparatus according to various embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 5 is a cutaway view of an apparatus including a swivel cup according to various embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an approach for removing inflation device without removing the tip according to various embodiments of the present invention
- a hose of a pumping arrangement may be decoupled from the tire valve without detaching portions of the tire valve (e.g., without detaching the valve core of a Presta-type valve).
- a swivel cup e.g., that is used to turn the apparatus without having to turn the hose
- the swivel cup can be easily turned after the pressure is released allowing easy detachment of the pumping mechanism from the tire valve. Consequently, since portions of the tire valve are not detached upon removal of a pumping arrangement, and/or a swivel cup can be easily turned to remove the pumping arrangement, user satisfaction with the system is increased.
- an apparatus in many of these embodiments, includes a housing, a passageway, a pressure release mechanism, and at least one seal.
- the housing defines a longitudinal axis.
- the passageway extends through the housing and along the longitudinal axis.
- the passageway has a first end and a second end.
- the first end is configured to be threadably coupled and to be in fluid communication with a Presta-type valve of a tire (e.g., a bicycle tire).
- the second end is configured to be in fluid communication with a hose.
- the pressure release mechanism communicates with the passageway.
- the seal communicates with the pressure release mechanism and seals the pressure release mechanism and the passageway.
- the seal is effective to prevent air pressure from escaping the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated. Actuation of the pressure release mechanism is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., a valve core) as the apparatus is removed from the Presta-type valve.
- the pressure release mechanism comprises a button, a button cap and a spring.
- the spring is disposed in the button cap and biases the button.
- the pressure release mechanism is disposed in an opening that extends completely through the housing.
- the apparatus is coupled to a swivel cup.
- the swivel cup When pressure exists in the hose, the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user (and it is difficult or impossible to turn the apparatus), and when pressure is released from the hose, the swivel cup is turnable by the user (and it is easy to turn the apparatus and release it).
- an apparatus for attaching a hose of an air pump to a Presta-type valve on a tire includes a housing and a pressure release mechanism.
- the housing includes a first passageway and the first passageway extends along a longitudinal axis of the apparatus and there-through.
- the first passageway has a first end and a second end. The first end is threaded and configured to receive a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve.
- the second end of the passageway is configured to be in fluid communication with the hose of the pump.
- the housing also forms a second passageway that extends generally in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and through the housing.
- the second passageway is in fluid communication with the first passageway and is configured to receive the pressure release mechanism which is operable to traverse at least some portions of the second passageway. Selective movement of the pressure release mechanism through the second passageway is effective to allow pressure in the hose to flow from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus via the second passageway and allow detachment of the apparatus from the Presta-type valve without detaching the core portion of the Presta-type valve from the remainder of the Presta-type valve.
- the apparatus further includes a swivel cup that is coupled to the housing that is configured to turn the apparatus and allow attachment to the Presta-type valve.
- a swivel cup that is coupled to the housing that is configured to turn the apparatus and allow attachment to the Presta-type valve.
- the button apparatus includes a threaded cap portion that is screwed into the second passageway.
- the button apparatus includes a spring and a button, and the spring provides a tension against the button cap and pushes the button against the housing to seal an O-ring.
- the core portion of a Presta-type valve is threaded into a connection apparatus and the connection apparatus is coupled to the hose of an air pump. Pressure is pumped through the hose and the connection apparatus into the tire via the core portion of the Presta-type valve. After the tire is inflated, pressure is released from the hose to the exterior of the hose while still maintaining air pressure in the tire. The connection apparatus is then unthreaded from the Presta-type valve without detaching the core portion of the Presta-type valve from the remainder of the Presta-type valve.
- a swivel cup is provided to allow attachment of the hose to the Presta-type valve.
- the swivel cup When pressure exists in the hose, the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user, and when pressure is released from the hose, the swivel cup is turnable by the user.
- a pressure gage is coupled to the hose and the pressure of the tire is measured. In other aspects, the pumping is made to a predetermined limit.
- Presta-type apparatus or valve or “Presta compatible” apparatus or valve refers to a Presta valve arrangement as is well known to those skilled in the art that includes a stem to which a hose from a pump may be connected.
- the Presta valve includes a valve core (which is the stem or is part of the stem), which may be detachable, through which air flows from the pump to the tire.
- the Presta valve further includes an internal valve that opens after being inflated and such that once inflation is completed, the internal valve closes preventing the tire from deflating.
- the pumping arrangements or pumps described herein may be of any type such as floor pumps or hand pumps.
- pressure as used herein refers to air pressure.
- the approaches described herein often relate to Presta-type devices, it will be appreciated that the present approaches are not limited to these type of devices. For example, they apply to variations of Presta-type devices or other types of devices (e.g., Schrader valves). In other words, benefits of the present approaches may be obtained even when a Presta-type valve is not used.
- Presta-type valves described herein relate especially to and are used with bicycle tires, it will be understood that the valves described herein are not limited to bicycle tires and that these approaches may be used with any type of tire.
- a connection apparatus or chuck 102 includes a housing 101 with a first passageway 104 that extends through the housing 101 and along a longitudinal axis 107 .
- a threaded portion 106 of the passageway 104 of the housing 101 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve (not shown in FIG. 1 ).
- a non-threaded core portion may be used.
- a second passageway 108 extends through the housing 101 and is disposed and formed along an axis that is in a direction generally perpendicular to axis 107 of the first passageway 104 .
- the connection apparatus or chuck 102 is threadably connected to a swivel cup 130 .
- the swivel cup 130 has portions 131 and 133 that are threadably coupled together.
- the swivel cup 130 is configured to allow turning of the apparatus 102 without turning the hose of the pump.
- a pressure release mechanism 110 is disposed in the second passageway 108 .
- the pressure release mechanism 110 includes a button 112 , a spring 114 , a threaded cap 116 , an upper O-ring seal 118 , and a lower O-ring seal 120 .
- the seals 118 and 120 prevent pressure from exiting the first passageway 104 to the exterior 105 of the apparatus.
- the seal 120 is broken (e.g., the O-ring is slightly deformed creating a small space or opening between the O-ring and the body 101 ) allowing pressure to escape from the first passageway 104 to the exterior 105 of the apparatus 102 in the direction of the arrow labeled 122 .
- the amount of seal breakage can be very small, for example, a separation distance of much less than 1 mm.
- the O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber.
- the housing 101 may be constructed of any suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of the release mechanism 110 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements.
- a hose sends pressure through the passageway 104 to the tire after the Presta-type core is threadably engaged to threads. 106 .
- Actuation of the pressure release mechanism 110 is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior 105 of the apparatus 102 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as the apparatus 102 is removed from the Presta-type valve, for example, by turning the swivel cup.
- a connection apparatus or chuck 202 includes a housing 201 with a first passageway 204 that extends through the housing 201 and is disposed along a longitudinal axis 207 .
- a threaded portion 206 of the passageway 204 of the housing 201 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve (not shown in FIG. 2 ).
- a second passageway 208 extends through the housing 201 along an axis that is in a direction generally perpendicular to the first passageway 204 .
- the connection apparatus 202 is threadably connected to a swivel cup 230 .
- the swivel cup 230 has portions 231 and 233 that are threadably coupled together.
- the swivel cup 230 is configured to allow turning of the apparatus 202 without turning the hose of the pump.
- a pressure release mechanism 210 is disposed in the second passageway 208 .
- the pressure release mechanism 210 includes a button 212 , a spring 214 , a threaded cap 216 , an upper O-ring seal 218 , and a lower O-ring seal 220 .
- the seals 218 and 220 prevent pressure from exiting the first passageway 204 to the exterior of the apparatus.
- the button 212 is pushed inwardly in a direction indicated by an arrow labeled 221
- the seal 220 is broken allowing pressure to escape from the first passageway 204 to the exterior 205 in the direction of the arrow labeled 222 .
- the apparatus 202 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve.
- the apparatus 202 is a “flip” chuck and includes a portion 240 for receiving a valve having a Schrader connection.
- One end of the apparatus 202 is connected to the swivel cup (which couples to the hose and pump) and the other to the tire valve.
- pressure flows from a hose 250 through the portion 240 then through passageway 204 to the tire.
- the apparatus can be flipped around and used in the opposite direction.
- the Schrader portion 240 receives a Schrader valve, pressure flows from the pump through portion 206 of the passageway 204 , and then through the Schrader portion 240 and the tire valve, and, finally, into the tire.
- the apparatus of FIG. 2 is compatible with valves of two differing types and configurations.
- the body 201 has threads 252 that allow connection to the swivel cup 230 when the apparatus 202 is flipped.
- the O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber.
- the housing 201 may be constructed of a suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of the pressure release mechanism 210 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements.
- pressure is sent through the hose, then through the passageway 204 to the tire after the Presta-type core is threadably engaged to threads 206 .
- Actuation of the pressure release mechanism 210 is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus 202 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as the apparatus 202 is removed from the Presta-type valve, for example, by turning the swivel cup 230 .
- a connection apparatus or chuck 302 includes a housing 301 with a first passageway 304 that extends through the housing 301 and along a longitudinal axis 307 .
- a threaded portion 306 of the passageway 304 of the housing 301 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve (not shown in FIG. 3 ).
- a second passageway 308 extends through the housing 301 in a direction generally perpendicular to the first passageway 304 .
- a pressure release mechanism 310 is disposed in the second passageway 308 .
- the pressure release mechanism 310 includes a button 312 , a spring 314 , a threaded cap 316 , an upper O-ring seal 318 , and a lower O-ring seal 320 .
- the seals 318 and 320 prevent pressure from exiting the first passageway 304 to the exterior of the apparatus.
- the button 312 is pushed inwardly in a direction indicated by an arrow labeled 321
- the seal 320 is broken allowing pressure to escape from the first passageway 304 to the exterior in the direction of the arrow labeled 322 .
- the apparatus 302 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve.
- a hose 350 extends from the apparatus 302 to a Schrader connection 360 .
- the structure of a Schrader connector is well know to those skilled in the art and will be described no further herein.
- the Schrader connection 360 may be coupled to a pump.
- pressure flows from the pump through the hose 350 , through the apparatus 302 , and then to the tire.
- apparatus 302 is coupled to the pump and Schrader connection 360 to the tire. Then, pressure flows from the pump through the hose 350 , through the apparatus 302 , through the Schrader connection 360 , and then to the tire.
- Threads 370 and 372 formed on the housing 301 provide a connection to the pump for the alternate ends of the apparatus 302 .
- the O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber.
- the housing 301 may be constructed of a suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum.
- Portions of the pressure release mechanism 310 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements.
- pressure is sent through the hose, then through the passageway to the tire after the Presta-type core is threadable engaged to threads 306 .
- Actuation of the pressure release mechanism 310 is effective to release pressure from the hose 350 to the exterior 305 of the apparatus 302 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as the apparatus 302 is removed from the Presta-type valve.
- a connection apparatus or chuck 402 includes a housing 401 with a first passageway 404 that extends through the housing 401 and along a longitudinal axis 407 .
- a threaded portion 406 of the passageway 404 of the housing 401 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve 460 .
- the valve 460 includes a core portion 462 that engages threads 463 of the threaded portion 406 of the housing 401 .
- a second passageway 408 extends through the housing 401 in a direction generally perpendicular to the first passageway 404 .
- a pressure release mechanism 410 is disposed in the second passageway 408 .
- the pressure release mechanism 410 includes a button 412 , a spring 414 , a threaded cap 416 , an upper O-ring seal 418 , and a lower O-ring seal 420 .
- the seals 418 and 420 prevent pressure from exiting the first passageway 404 to the exterior of the apparatus.
- the button 412 is pushed inwardly in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled 421
- the seal 420 is broken allowing pressure to escape from the first passageway 404 to the exterior 405 in the direction of the arrow labeled 422 .
- the apparatus 402 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve.
- a hose 450 extends from the apparatus 402 to a Schrader connection 460 .
- the Schrader connection 460 may be coupled to a pump.
- pressure flows from the pump through the hose 450 , through the apparatus 402 and then to the tire.
- apparatus 402 is coupled to the pump and Schrader connection 460 is coupled to the tire valve. Then, pressure flows from the pump through the hose 450 , through the apparatus 402 , through the Schrader connection 460 , and then to the tire.
- the O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber.
- the housing 401 may be constructed of a suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of the release mechanism 410 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements.
- a hose sends pressure through the passageway 404 into the tire after the Presta-type core is threadably engaged to threads 406 .
- Actuation of the pressure release mechanism 410 is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus 402 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as the apparatus 402 is removed from the Presta-type valve.
- An element 504 (e.g., made of rubber) is disposed between a swivel cup 502 and a housing 506 .
- One purpose of the element 504 is to provide a seal.
- the housing 506 is coupled to a hose 508 having a center line or axis 510 .
- Pressure 512 builds up in the hose 508 as the tire is inflated. Consequently, the pressure 512 , acts to separate the elements as indicated by the direction of arrow 512 .
- the core portion of a Presta-type valve is inserted (e.g., threaded) into a connection apparatus and the connection apparatus is coupled to the hose of an air pump.
- the connection of the core portion to the apparatus may be made by a threaded connection.
- pressure is pumped through the hose and the connection apparatus into the tire via the core portion of the Presta-type valve.
- the pump may be a hand pump or a floor pump.
- step 606 after the tire is inflated, pressure is released from the hose to the exterior of the hose while maintaining air pressure in the tire. This may be accomplished as described herein by use of a pressure release assembly that is actuated by the pressing of a button. Although described herein as using a button, it will be appreciated that other actuators (e.g., screws, knobs, switches and so forth) may also be used.
- connection apparatus is then removed or separated (e.g., unthreaded) from the Presta-type valve of the tire without detaching the core portion of the Presta-type valve from the Presta-type valve. This can be accomplished since the pressure in the hose is released and stiction of the valve core to portions of the apparatus is significantly reduced or eliminated.
- a swivel cup is provided to allow attachment of the hose to the Presta-type valve (e.g., by turning the swivel cup).
- the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user.
- the swivel cup is turnable by the user.
- a pressure gage may be coupled to the hose and used to measure the pressure of the tire.
- the tire is inflated to a predetermined pressure limit.
- the chuck body 702 has a first passageway 706 that extends through the body 702 .
- the chuck body 702 also includes a pressure release passageway 704 , in which a pressure release mechanism as been described herein is disposed.
- a first end 708 communicates with a Schrader valve and a second end 710 communicates with a Presta-type valve.
- External threads 712 and 714 communicate with a hose.
- Internal threads 716 communicate with Schrader valve and internal threads 718 communicate with a Presta valve.
- the threads 712 are connected to a hose while the threads 718 are connected to a Presta valve.
- the chuck 700 is flipped and the threads 716 are connected to the hose, while the threads 716 are coupled to a Schrader valve.
- the operation of the pressure release mechanism is the same as has been described elsewhere in this application.
Abstract
An apparatus includes a housing, a passageway, a pressure release mechanism, and at least one seal. The housing includes a longitudinal axis. The passageway extends through the housing and along the longitudinal axis. The passageway has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be threadably coupled and to be in fluid communication with a Presta-type valve of a tire. The second end is configured to be in fluid communication with a hose. The pressure release mechanism communicates with the passageway. The seal communicates with the pressure release mechanism and seals the pressure release mechanism and the passageway. The seal is effective to prevent pressure from escaping the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated. Actuation of the pressure release mechanism is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve as the apparatus is removed from the Presta-type valve.
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- The field of the invention relates to pumping arrangements for tires and, more specifically, to removing these arrangements after tire inflation.
- Over the years, various types of valves have been used for tires on bicycles. One of these types of arrangements is a Presta-type (or French) valve. The Presta-type valve includes a long stem to which a hose from a pump may be connected. The pump may then be used to inflate the tire. The Presta-type valve includes a valve core, which may be unscrewed. The Presta-type valve also includes an internal valve such that once inflation of the tire is complete, the internal valve closes preventing the tire from deflating.
- Although the Presta-type valve may be preferred in some applications, one problem concerning this valve involves the valve core. The valve core is typically installed at the factory. Sometimes, the valve core is not secured very tightly to the rest of the valve by the factory and is loose. At other times, the valve core may loosen due to use of the tire. When the valve core is loose or is otherwise not secured, a user may still desire to thread a pumping apparatus to the valve in order to inflate the tire. After the tire has been inflated, the user typically wishes to remove the tire pump.
- Unfortunately, after the tire is inflated pressure still exists in the hose of the pump. Pressure also exists in the tire, up to the internal valve of the Presta-type valve. These pressures may cause stiction to occur between the valve core and portions of the hose. If this occurs, as the pump is unthreaded, the valve core may be removed with the pump. Needless to say, this occurrence is inconvenient for the user since they now have to re-attach or re-insert the valve core. In other circumstances, the valve core may become de-attached and the valve core may become lost. The detachment often occurs at inconvenient times or places.
- All of these problems have made it sometimes inconvenient for users to inflate their tires, and utilize and enjoy their bicycle. This, in turn results in user dissatisfaction with current pumping arrangements.
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FIG. 1 comprises a cross-sectional view of an apparatus for coupling a pump to a tire valve according to various embodiments of the present invention; -
FIGS. 2A-C comprise views, including cross-sectional views, of a flip chuck apparatus for coupling a tire valve to a pump according to various embodiments of the present invention; -
FIGS. 3A-C comprise views, including cross-sectional views, of a mini hose apparatus for coupling a tire valve to a hand pump according to various embodiments of the present invention; -
FIGS. 4A-C comprise views, including cross-sectional views, of a mini hose apparatus for coupling a tire valve to a hand pump with a Presta-type valve inserted at one end of the apparatus according to various embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a cutaway view of an apparatus including a swivel cup according to various embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an approach for removing inflation device without removing the tip according to various embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a cutaway diagram of a flip-chuck showing various connections according to embodiments of the present invention. - Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions and/or relative positioning of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various embodiments of the present invention. Also, common but well-understood elements that are useful or necessary in a commercially feasible embodiment are often not depicted in order to facilitate a less obstructed view of these various embodiments of the present invention. It will further be appreciated that certain actions and/or steps may be described or depicted in a particular order of occurrence while those skilled in the art will understand that such specificity with respect to sequence is not actually required. It will also be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein.
- As described herein, approaches are provided that allow coupling of a hose of a pumping arrangement to a tire valve (e.g., a Presta-type valve) and for pressure to be released from the hose after the tire is inflated. In so doing, the pumping arrangement may be decoupled from the tire valve without detaching portions of the tire valve (e.g., without detaching the valve core of a Presta-type valve). In cases where a swivel cup is provided (e.g., that is used to turn the apparatus without having to turn the hose), the swivel cup can be easily turned after the pressure is released allowing easy detachment of the pumping mechanism from the tire valve. Consequently, since portions of the tire valve are not detached upon removal of a pumping arrangement, and/or a swivel cup can be easily turned to remove the pumping arrangement, user satisfaction with the system is increased.
- In many of these embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, a passageway, a pressure release mechanism, and at least one seal. The housing defines a longitudinal axis. The passageway extends through the housing and along the longitudinal axis. The passageway has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be threadably coupled and to be in fluid communication with a Presta-type valve of a tire (e.g., a bicycle tire). The second end is configured to be in fluid communication with a hose.
- The pressure release mechanism communicates with the passageway. The seal communicates with the pressure release mechanism and seals the pressure release mechanism and the passageway. The seal is effective to prevent air pressure from escaping the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated. Actuation of the pressure release mechanism is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., a valve core) as the apparatus is removed from the Presta-type valve.
- In some aspects, the pressure release mechanism comprises a button, a button cap and a spring. The spring is disposed in the button cap and biases the button. The pressure release mechanism is disposed in an opening that extends completely through the housing. When the button is pressed or actuated, a seal is created between the pressure release mechanism and apparatus. As the button is pushed, the seal is broken and pressure from the hose is released.
- In other aspects, the apparatus is coupled to a swivel cup. When pressure exists in the hose, the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user (and it is difficult or impossible to turn the apparatus), and when pressure is released from the hose, the swivel cup is turnable by the user (and it is easy to turn the apparatus and release it).
- In others of these embodiments, an apparatus for attaching a hose of an air pump to a Presta-type valve on a tire includes a housing and a pressure release mechanism. The housing includes a first passageway and the first passageway extends along a longitudinal axis of the apparatus and there-through. The first passageway has a first end and a second end. The first end is threaded and configured to receive a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve. The second end of the passageway is configured to be in fluid communication with the hose of the pump.
- The housing also forms a second passageway that extends generally in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and through the housing. The second passageway is in fluid communication with the first passageway and is configured to receive the pressure release mechanism which is operable to traverse at least some portions of the second passageway. Selective movement of the pressure release mechanism through the second passageway is effective to allow pressure in the hose to flow from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus via the second passageway and allow detachment of the apparatus from the Presta-type valve without detaching the core portion of the Presta-type valve from the remainder of the Presta-type valve.
- In other aspects, the apparatus further includes a swivel cup that is coupled to the housing that is configured to turn the apparatus and allow attachment to the Presta-type valve. When pressure exists in the hose, the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user, and when pressure is released from the hose, the swivel cup is turnable by the user.
- In other aspects, the button apparatus includes a threaded cap portion that is screwed into the second passageway. In some aspects, the button apparatus includes a spring and a button, and the spring provides a tension against the button cap and pushes the button against the housing to seal an O-ring.
- In others of these embodiments, the core portion of a Presta-type valve is threaded into a connection apparatus and the connection apparatus is coupled to the hose of an air pump. Pressure is pumped through the hose and the connection apparatus into the tire via the core portion of the Presta-type valve. After the tire is inflated, pressure is released from the hose to the exterior of the hose while still maintaining air pressure in the tire. The connection apparatus is then unthreaded from the Presta-type valve without detaching the core portion of the Presta-type valve from the remainder of the Presta-type valve.
- In some other aspects, a swivel cup is provided to allow attachment of the hose to the Presta-type valve. When pressure exists in the hose, the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user, and when pressure is released from the hose, the swivel cup is turnable by the user.
- In some aspects, a pressure gage is coupled to the hose and the pressure of the tire is measured. In other aspects, the pumping is made to a predetermined limit.
- As used herein, the term “Presta-type” apparatus or valve, or “Presta compatible” apparatus or valve refers to a Presta valve arrangement as is well known to those skilled in the art that includes a stem to which a hose from a pump may be connected. The Presta valve includes a valve core (which is the stem or is part of the stem), which may be detachable, through which air flows from the pump to the tire. The Presta valve further includes an internal valve that opens after being inflated and such that once inflation is completed, the internal valve closes preventing the tire from deflating. Further, the pumping arrangements or pumps described herein may be of any type such as floor pumps or hand pumps. Still further, the term “pressure” as used herein refers to air pressure.
- Although the approaches described herein often relate to Presta-type devices, it will be appreciated that the present approaches are not limited to these type of devices. For example, they apply to variations of Presta-type devices or other types of devices (e.g., Schrader valves). In other words, benefits of the present approaches may be obtained even when a Presta-type valve is not used.
- Further, although the Presta-type valves described herein relate especially to and are used with bicycle tires, it will be understood that the valves described herein are not limited to bicycle tires and that these approaches may be used with any type of tire.
- Referring now to
FIG. 1 , one example of an arrangement for coupling a hose of a pumping arrangement to a valve is described. A connection apparatus or chuck 102 includes ahousing 101 with afirst passageway 104 that extends through thehousing 101 and along alongitudinal axis 107. A threadedportion 106 of thepassageway 104 of thehousing 101 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve (not shown inFIG. 1 ). Alternatively, a non-threaded core portion may be used. - A
second passageway 108 extends through thehousing 101 and is disposed and formed along an axis that is in a direction generally perpendicular toaxis 107 of thefirst passageway 104. The connection apparatus or chuck 102 is threadably connected to aswivel cup 130. Theswivel cup 130 hasportions swivel cup 130 is configured to allow turning of theapparatus 102 without turning the hose of the pump. - A
pressure release mechanism 110 is disposed in thesecond passageway 108. Thepressure release mechanism 110 includes abutton 112, aspring 114, a threadedcap 116, an upper O-ring seal 118, and a lower O-ring seal 120. In pumping or inflation operations, theseals first passageway 104 to theexterior 105 of the apparatus. When thebutton 112 is pushed inwardly in the direction of the arrow labeled 121, theseal 120 is broken (e.g., the O-ring is slightly deformed creating a small space or opening between the O-ring and the body 101) allowing pressure to escape from thefirst passageway 104 to theexterior 105 of theapparatus 102 in the direction of the arrow labeled 122. The amount of seal breakage can be very small, for example, a separation distance of much less than 1 mm. Once the pressure is released, theapparatus 102 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve, for example, by turning theswivel cup 130. - The O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber. The
housing 101 may be constructed of any suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of therelease mechanism 110 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements. - In operation, a hose sends pressure through the
passageway 104 to the tire after the Presta-type core is threadably engaged to threads. 106. Actuation of thepressure release mechanism 110 is effective to release pressure from the hose to theexterior 105 of theapparatus 102 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as theapparatus 102 is removed from the Presta-type valve, for example, by turning the swivel cup. - Referring now to
FIGS. 2A-C , another example of an arrangement that couples a tire valve to a pump is described. A connection apparatus or chuck 202 includes ahousing 201 with afirst passageway 204 that extends through thehousing 201 and is disposed along alongitudinal axis 207. A threadedportion 206 of thepassageway 204 of thehousing 201 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve (not shown inFIG. 2 ). Asecond passageway 208 extends through thehousing 201 along an axis that is in a direction generally perpendicular to thefirst passageway 204. Theconnection apparatus 202 is threadably connected to aswivel cup 230. Theswivel cup 230 hasportions swivel cup 230 is configured to allow turning of theapparatus 202 without turning the hose of the pump. - A
pressure release mechanism 210 is disposed in thesecond passageway 208. Thepressure release mechanism 210 includes abutton 212, aspring 214, a threadedcap 216, an upper O-ring seal 218, and a lower O-ring seal 220. In pumping or inflation operations, theseals first passageway 204 to the exterior of the apparatus. When thebutton 212 is pushed inwardly in a direction indicated by an arrow labeled 221, theseal 220 is broken allowing pressure to escape from thefirst passageway 204 to the exterior 205 in the direction of the arrow labeled 222. Once the pressure is released, theapparatus 202 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve. - In the example of
FIGS. 2A-C , theapparatus 202 is a “flip” chuck and includes aportion 240 for receiving a valve having a Schrader connection. One end of theapparatus 202 is connected to the swivel cup (which couples to the hose and pump) and the other to the tire valve. As configured inFIG. 2 , pressure flows from ahose 250 through theportion 240 then throughpassageway 204 to the tire. However, it will be understood that the apparatus can be flipped around and used in the opposite direction. In this opposite direction theSchrader portion 240 receives a Schrader valve, pressure flows from the pump throughportion 206 of thepassageway 204, and then through theSchrader portion 240 and the tire valve, and, finally, into the tire. Thus, the apparatus ofFIG. 2 is compatible with valves of two differing types and configurations. Thebody 201 hasthreads 252 that allow connection to theswivel cup 230 when theapparatus 202 is flipped. - The O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber. The
housing 201 may be constructed of a suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of thepressure release mechanism 210 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements. - In operation, pressure is sent through the hose, then through the
passageway 204 to the tire after the Presta-type core is threadably engaged tothreads 206. Actuation of thepressure release mechanism 210 is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of theapparatus 202 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as theapparatus 202 is removed from the Presta-type valve, for example, by turning theswivel cup 230. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3A-3C , another example of an arrangement for coupling to a valve to a pump is described. A connection apparatus or chuck 302 includes ahousing 301 with afirst passageway 304 that extends through thehousing 301 and along alongitudinal axis 307. A threadedportion 306 of thepassageway 304 of thehousing 301 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve (not shown inFIG. 3 ). Asecond passageway 308 extends through thehousing 301 in a direction generally perpendicular to thefirst passageway 304. - A
pressure release mechanism 310 is disposed in thesecond passageway 308. Thepressure release mechanism 310 includes abutton 312, aspring 314, a threadedcap 316, an upper O-ring seal 318, and a lower O-ring seal 320. In pumping or inflation operations, theseals first passageway 304 to the exterior of the apparatus. When thebutton 312 is pushed inwardly in a direction indicated by an arrow labeled 321, theseal 320 is broken allowing pressure to escape from thefirst passageway 304 to the exterior in the direction of the arrow labeled 322. Once the pressure is released, theapparatus 302 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve. - A
hose 350 extends from theapparatus 302 to aSchrader connection 360. The structure of a Schrader connector is well know to those skilled in the art and will be described no further herein. TheSchrader connection 360 may be coupled to a pump. Thus, pressure flows from the pump through thehose 350, through theapparatus 302, and then to the tire. This arrangement can also be reversed. In this case,apparatus 302 is coupled to the pump andSchrader connection 360 to the tire. Then, pressure flows from the pump through thehose 350, through theapparatus 302, through theSchrader connection 360, and then to the tire.Threads housing 301 provide a connection to the pump for the alternate ends of theapparatus 302. - The O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber. The
housing 301 may be constructed of a suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of thepressure release mechanism 310 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements. - In operation, pressure is sent through the hose, then through the passageway to the tire after the Presta-type core is threadable engaged to
threads 306. Actuation of thepressure release mechanism 310 is effective to release pressure from thehose 350 to theexterior 305 of theapparatus 302 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as theapparatus 302 is removed from the Presta-type valve. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A-4C , another example of an arrangement for coupling to a valve is described. A connection apparatus or chuck 402 includes ahousing 401 with afirst passageway 404 that extends through thehousing 401 and along alongitudinal axis 407. A threadedportion 406 of thepassageway 404 of thehousing 401 allows reception of a threaded core portion of a Presta-type valve 460. Thevalve 460 includes acore portion 462 that engagesthreads 463 of the threadedportion 406 of thehousing 401. Asecond passageway 408 extends through thehousing 401 in a direction generally perpendicular to thefirst passageway 404. - A
pressure release mechanism 410 is disposed in thesecond passageway 408. Thepressure release mechanism 410 includes abutton 412, aspring 414, a threadedcap 416, an upper O-ring seal 418, and a lower O-ring seal 420. In pumping or inflation operations, theseals first passageway 404 to the exterior of the apparatus. When thebutton 412 is pushed inwardly in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled 421, theseal 420 is broken allowing pressure to escape from thefirst passageway 404 to the exterior 405 in the direction of the arrow labeled 422. Once the pressure is released, theapparatus 402 may be detached from the Presta-type valve without detaching the valve core from the Presta-type valve. - A
hose 450 extends from theapparatus 402 to aSchrader connection 460. TheSchrader connection 460 may be coupled to a pump. Thus, pressure flows from the pump through thehose 450, through theapparatus 402 and then to the tire. This configuration can also be reversed. In this case,apparatus 402 is coupled to the pump andSchrader connection 460 is coupled to the tire valve. Then, pressure flows from the pump through thehose 450, through theapparatus 402, through theSchrader connection 460, and then to the tire. - The O-rings may be constructed of any suitable flexible material such as rubber. The
housing 401 may be constructed of a suitable strong or resilient material such as aluminum. Portions of therelease mechanism 410 may be constructed of plastic. It will be appreciated that other types of materials may also be used to construct these elements. - In operation, a hose sends pressure through the
passageway 404 into the tire after the Presta-type core is threadably engaged tothreads 406. Actuation of thepressure release mechanism 410 is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of theapparatus 402 and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve (e.g., the core) as theapparatus 402 is removed from the Presta-type valve. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , a swivel cup arrangement is described. An element 504 (e.g., made of rubber) is disposed between aswivel cup 502 and ahousing 506. One purpose of theelement 504 is to provide a seal. Thehousing 506 is coupled to ahose 508 having a center line oraxis 510.Pressure 512 builds up in thehose 508 as the tire is inflated. Consequently, thepressure 512, acts to separate the elements as indicated by the direction ofarrow 512. This makes theswivel cup 502 unturnable or only turnable with great physical force since thecup 502 and thehousing 504 are forced together. Since the pressure is released by the pressure relief valve according to the present approaches, theswivel cup 502 can then turn and the apparatus can then be detached from the tire valve of the tire. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , one approach for inflating a tire and removing the pump is described. Atstep 602, the core portion of a Presta-type valve is inserted (e.g., threaded) into a connection apparatus and the connection apparatus is coupled to the hose of an air pump. The connection of the core portion to the apparatus may be made by a threaded connection. - At
step 604, pressure is pumped through the hose and the connection apparatus into the tire via the core portion of the Presta-type valve. The pump may be a hand pump or a floor pump. - At
step 606, after the tire is inflated, pressure is released from the hose to the exterior of the hose while maintaining air pressure in the tire. This may be accomplished as described herein by use of a pressure release assembly that is actuated by the pressing of a button. Although described herein as using a button, it will be appreciated that other actuators (e.g., screws, knobs, switches and so forth) may also be used. - At
step 608, the connection apparatus is then removed or separated (e.g., unthreaded) from the Presta-type valve of the tire without detaching the core portion of the Presta-type valve from the Presta-type valve. This can be accomplished since the pressure in the hose is released and stiction of the valve core to portions of the apparatus is significantly reduced or eliminated. - In some examples, a swivel cup is provided to allow attachment of the hose to the Presta-type valve (e.g., by turning the swivel cup). When pressure exists in the hose, the swivel cup is substantially not turnable by a user. However, when pressure is released from the hose, the swivel cup is turnable by the user.
- In other examples, a pressure gage may be coupled to the hose and used to measure the pressure of the tire. In other aspects, the tire is inflated to a predetermined pressure limit.
- Referring now to
FIG. 7 , one example of a flip-chuck 700 is described. Thechuck body 702 has afirst passageway 706 that extends through thebody 702. Thechuck body 702 also includes apressure release passageway 704, in which a pressure release mechanism as been described herein is disposed. Afirst end 708 communicates with a Schrader valve and asecond end 710 communicates with a Presta-type valve.External threads Internal threads 716 communicate with Schrader valve andinternal threads 718 communicate with a Presta valve. - In one arrangement, the
threads 712 are connected to a hose while thethreads 718 are connected to a Presta valve. In another arrangement, thechuck 700 is flipped and thethreads 716 are connected to the hose, while thethreads 716 are coupled to a Schrader valve. The operation of the pressure release mechanism is the same as has been described elsewhere in this application. - Those skilled in the art will recognize that a wide variety of modifications, alterations, and combinations can be made with respect to the above described embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and that such modifications, alterations, and combinations are to be viewed as being within the scope of the invention.
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15. An apparatus comprising;
a housing with a longitudinal axis, the housing including a passageway extending through the housing in a direction along the longitudinal axis, the passageway having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be threadably coupled to and to be in fluid communication with a Presta valve of a tire, the second end being configured to be threadably coupled to and in fluid communication with a pump hose; and
a pressure release mechanism communicating with the passageway;
wherein, while the first end is threadably coupled to the Presta valve, an internal valve of the Presta valve prevents air from escaping from the tire; and
wherein the pressure release mechanism is configured, upon actuation of the pressure release mechanism, to release pressure from the pump hose to an exterior of the apparatus while the internal valve of the Presta valve prevents air from escaping from the tire through the Presta valve.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the pressure release mechanism comprises a button.
17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the pressure release mechanism further comprises a button cap and a spring and wherein the button is biased away from the button cap via the spring.
18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the pressure release mechanism is disposed in an opening that extends completely through the housing.
19. the apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising at least one seal configured to seal the pressure release mechanism and the passageway, the at least one seal adapted to prevent pressure from escaping the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated.
20. An apparatus comprising;
a housing with a longitudinal axis;
a passageway extending through the housing and along the longitudinal axis, the passageway having a first end and a second end, the first end including an interior-facing thread configured to receive and threadably couple to a Presta valve of a tire and an exterior-facing thread configured to couple to a swivel cup of a pump hose, the second end including an exterior-facing thread configured to couple to a swivel cup of the pump hose and an interior thread configured to receive a threaded portion of a Schrader valve;
a pressure release mechanism communicating with the passageway;
at least one seal configured to seal the pressure release mechanism and the passageway and effective to prevent pressure from escaping from the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated;
wherein, while the first end is threadably coupled to the Presta valve, an internal valve of the Presta valve prevents air from escaping from the tire, and actuation of the pressure release mechanism releases pressure from the pump hose to an exterior of the apparatus while the internal valve of the Presta valve prevents air from escaping from the tire through the Presta valve.
21. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the pressure release mechanism comprises a button.
22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the pressure release mechanism further comprises a button cap and a spring, and wherein the button is biased away from the button cap via the spring.
23. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the pressure release mechanism is disposed in an opening that passes through the housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
24. An apparatus comprising;
a housing with a longitudinal axis;
a passageway extending through the housing and along the longitudinal axis, the passageway having a first end and a second end, the first end including an interior-facing thread configured to receive and threadably couple to a Presta valve of a tire and an exterior-facing thread configured to couple to a swivel cup of a pump hose;
a hose coupled to the second end of the passageway at one end of the hose and including a Schrader valve connector at an opposite end of the hose, the Schrader valve connector including an interior-facing thread configured to receive and threadably couple to a Schrader valve of a tire and an exterior-facing thread configured to couple to the swivel cup of the pump hose;
a pressure release mechanism communicating with the passageway;
at least one seal configured to seal the pressure release mechanism and the passageway and effective to prevent pressure from escaping from the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated;
wherein, while the first end is threadably coupled to the Presta valve, an internal valve of the Presta valve prevents air from escaping from the tire, and actuation of the pressure release mechanism releases pressure from the pump hose to an exterior of the apparatus while the internal valve of the Presta valve prevents air from escaping from the tire through the Presta valve.
25. The apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the pressure release mechanism comprises a button.
26. The apparatus of claim 25 , wherein the pressure release mechanism further comprises a button cap and a spring, and wherein the button is biased away from the button cap via the spring.
27. The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein the pressure release mechanism is disposed in an opening that passes through the housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
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