Compression Tires and Tire Systems

摘要

Air compressing tires on a vehicle can utilize tire deformation during vehicle motion to compress a gas. The compressed gas can be discharged from the tire to a pressure regulating vessel on the vehicle. The compressed gas can be stored or used for power generation on board the vehicle. In some cases, the power generated can be used to extend battery power and/or range of an electric vehicle.

主权项

1. An air compressing system onboard a vehicle, comprising:
(a) a tire comprising:
(i) a rim;(ii) a compressing bladder circumscribing at least a portion of said rim;(iii) a compression chamber circumscribing at least a portion of said compressing bladder, wherein said compression chamber is configured to generate compressed air by a force from the vehicle that is transmitted to the compression chamber by the compressing bladder; and (b) a fluid flow path in fluid communication with said compression chamber, wherein said fluid flow path is for transferring air from the compression chamber to the vehicle during motion of said vehicle.