Activation pin

A method of connecting a pressure source and a cylinder for conducting gaseous media between the source and the cylinder utilizing an inflation valve and a valve connector having an activation pin;

• wherein the connector comprises a housing to be connected to the pressure source;
• the housing having a coupling hole having a central axis and an inner diameter approximately corresponding to the outer diameter of the inflation valve to which the valve connector is to be connected;
• where the activation pin is positioned to engage a central spring-force operated core pin of the inflation valve;
• the pin is situated within the housing in continuation of the coupling hole coaxially with the central axis thereof;
• where the activation pin comprises:
• a piston part with a top and a piston, the piston positioned in the cylinder movable between a first piston position and a second piston position;
• a central channel,
• said piston part comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the piston is located at said first end and said channel has an opening at said first end;
• a valve part being movable in the central channel and drivable, by a difference in forces acting on surfaces of the valve part, between a first valve position and a second valve position, wherein said first valve position leaves said opening open, and said second valve position closes said opening;
• and,
• the top of the piston part forming a valve seat for a seal face of the valve part;
• the steps of the method comprising:
• connecting the valve connector to the inflation valve.