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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2014
Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, Llc, Maumee, OH (US);
Kurt Gillen, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Lloyd G. Racine, Lamoure, ND (US);
Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC, Maumee, OH (US);
Abstract
An exhaust stem for use with a valve assembly is provided. The exhaust stem is a hollow body which comprises an inner surface, a distal end, and an outer surface. The inner surface forms a portion of a fluid conduit through the exhaust stem. The distal end is shaped to sealingly engage a valve of the valve assembly. The outer surface defines a plurality of turbulence reducing protuberances. The plurality of turbulence reducing protuberances distributes a fluid within a valve housing of the valve assembly to facilitate operation of the valve assembly. The valve assembly decreases an amount of fluid turbulence in a tire inflation system, provides greater flexibility in configuring the tire inflation system, and facilitates accurate control of a pressure within individual tires of a vehicle.