Automatic air tank purge system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9834192
APP PUB NO 20140251437A1
SERIAL NO

13830178

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The present invention provides a system that automatically purges contaminants from an air pressure tank when the emergency brakes of a vehicle are set. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises a valve comprising an input port, an exhaust port, and a control port. The input port is in fluid connection with a drain on the pressurized air tank, and the control port is in fluid connection with an emergency brake line of the vehicle. When the emergency brakes are engaged, the valve is open such that the input port and the exhaust port are in fluid connection operable for air and contaminants from the pressurized air tank to be expelled from the pressurized air tank through the exhaust port. When the emergency brakes are not engaged, the valve is closed such that the input port and exhaust port are not in fluid connection.

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Patent Owner(s)

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HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORPORATION10930 NORTH POMONA AVENUE KANSAS CITY MO 64153

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Engelbert, David G Weatherby Lake, US 11 105
Raye, Victor J Kansas City, US 8 79

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