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27-06-2012 дата публикации

Противоударное устройство для шинного манометра с газовым ниппелем

Номер: RU0000117359U1
Автор: Чжитао ЛИ
Принадлежит: СТИЛМЭЙТ КО., ЛТД

1. Противоударное устройство для шинного манометра с газовым ниппелем, содержащее корпус и газовый ниппель, причем корпус содержит вогнутую сферическую поверхность, газовый ниппель содержит полую трубку, содержащую газовое впускное отверстие, газовое выпускное отверстие и шарнир, расположенный с наружной стороны газового выпускного отверстия в осевом направлении газового ниппеля и соединенный с указанной вогнутой сферической поверхностью универсальным образом, а на конце газового впускного отверстия образован слабый участок, толщина которого меньше толщины остальной части трубки. ! 2. Противоударное устройство по п.1, в котором слабый участок проходит поперек газового выпускного отверстия. ! 3. Противоударное устройство по п.1 или 2, которое дополнительно содержит: ! буферный участок, расположенный на корпусе шинного манометра с образованием вогнутой сферической поверхности и содержащий продольное щелевое отверстие, образованное в нем и проходящее через него насквозь; ! резьбовое отверстие, образованное в шарнире в осевом направлении газового ниппеля; и ! болт, проходящий через щелевое отверстие и резьбовое отверстие шарнира и скрепленный с резьбовым отверстием так, что положение головки болта ограничено щелевым отверстием. ! 4. Противоударное устройство по п.3, которое дополнительно содержит прокладку, расположенную между головкой болта и буферным участком. ! 5. Противоударное устройство по п.4, в котором прокладка содержит сквозное отверстие, образованное в ней и обеспечивающее прохождение болта; ! причем одна сторона прокладки, обращенная к буферному участку, выполнена в виде гладкой вогнутой сфер� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 117 359 (13) U1 (51) МПК B60C 23/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011123988/11, 15.07.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 15.07.2010 (73) Патентообладатель(и): СТИЛМЭЙТ КО., ЛТД (CN) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) ...

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10-07-2015 дата публикации

Система транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000153137U1
Автор: Аед М. ДУДАР

1. Система транспортного средства, содержащая: двигатель; датчик барометрического давления на впуске двигателя; один или более датчиков давления воздуха в шинах, присоединенных к одной или более шинам транспортного средства; впускной дроссель во впуске двигателя; контроллер, содержащий команды, исполняемые для регулировки работы двигателя в ответ на изменение барометрического давления в ответ на величину открывания впускного дросселя, большую, чем пороговое значение при работе двигателя, причем изменение барометрического давления определено посредством датчика барометрического давления; и регулировки работы двигателя в ответ на изменение барометрического давления в ответ на величину открывания впускного дросселя, меньшую, чем пороговое значение при работе двигателя, причем изменение барометрического давления определено посредством одного или более датчиков давления воздуха в шинах, присоединенных к одной или более шинам транспортного средства.2. Система по п. 1, в которой регулировка работы двигателя включает в себя регулировку одного или более из установок момента зажигания в двигателе, топливно-воздушного соотношения в двигателе и порогового значения выявления парообразующих утечек. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 153 137 U1 (51) МПК F02D 45/00 (2006.01) G01L 23/24 (2006.01) F02P 5/145 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014130717/06, 24.07.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 24.07.2014 (72) Автор(ы): ДУДАР Аед М. (US) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФОРД ГЛОУБАЛ ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ, ЭлЭлСи (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 25.07.2013 US 13/951,212 (45) Опубликовано: 10.07.2015 Бюл. № 19 1 5 3 1 3 7 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Система транспортного средства, содержащая: двигатель; датчик барометрического давления на впуске двигателя; один или более датчиков давления воздуха в шинах, присоединенных к одной или более шинам ...

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06-03-2018 дата публикации

Узел подвода воздуха к шине колеса транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000177710U1

Узел подвода воздуха к шине колеса транспортного средства содержит шланг (1), связывающий источник рабочей среды с полостью шины, кран (2) запора воздуха, штуцеры (3, 4). На конце шланга (1), предназначенном для соединения с вентилем (5) камеры шины колеса, с помощью обжимной муфты (6) закреплен штуцер (3) с внутренней резьбой и уплотнением. На другом конце шланга (1), предназначенном для соединения со штуцером (7) фланца ступицы, также с помощью обжимной муфты (8) закреплен кран (2) запора воздуха. Кран (2) запора воздуха содержит штуцер (4), выполненный с внешней резьбой и уплотнением, и золотник (9), соединенный резьбовым соединением с корпусом крана. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 710 U1 (51) МПК B60C 23/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60C 23/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017109070, 17.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 06.03.2018 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ" (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 06.03.2018 Бюл. № 7 117857 U1, 10.07.2012. RU 2334623 С1, 27.09.2008. US 2989999 A, 27.06.1961. (54) УЗЕЛ ПОДВОДА ВОЗДУХА К ШИНЕ КОЛЕСА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Узел подвода воздуха к шине колеса На другом конце шланга (1), предназначенном транспортного средства содержит шланг (1), для соединения со штуцером (7) фланца ступицы, связывающий источник рабочей среды с полостью также с помощью обжимной муфты (8) закреплен шины, кран (2) запора воздуха, штуцеры (3, 4). кран (2) запора воздуха. Кран (2) запора воздуха На конце шланга (1), предназначенном для содержит штуцер (4), выполненный с внешней соединения с вентилем (5) камеры шины колеса, резьбой и уплотнением, и золотник (9), с помощью обжимной муфты (6) закреплен соединенный резьбовым соединением с корпусом штуцер (3) с внутренней резьбой и уплотнением. крана. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. R U 1 7 7 7 1 0 (56) Список документов, цитированных ...

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21-12-2018 дата публикации

Автоматическая система регулирования давления воздуха в шинах

Номер: RU0000185894U1

Автоматическая система регулирования давления воздуха в шинах предназначена для использования в транспортном машиностроении, в качестве системы регулирования давления воздуха в шинах мобильных машин, работающих преимущественно с с прицепными агрегатами или с технологическими комплексами. Электронный блок управления устройства связан с электромагнитным клапаном. Компрессор связан через ресивер и названный электромагнитный клапан с электронным блоком управления. На каждом колесе установлены впускные электромагнитные клапаны. Взаимодействующие элементы устройства соединены электрической связью и пневмопроводами. Введенный в устройство электронный динамометрический датчик предназначен для размещения в прицепном устройстве мобильной машины и через блок управления электронным динамометрическим датчиком связан с электронным блоком управления. Введенный в устройство датчик скорости, связан с электронным блоком управления. Каждый из введенных в устройство электронных датчиков контроля давления в шинах связан с колесом мобильной машины и электронным блоком управления. Введенный в устройство электронный датчик контроля уровня давления воздуха в ресивере связан с ресивером и электронным блоком управления. На каждом колесе установлены выпускные электромагнитные клапаны. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 185 894 U1 (51) МПК B60C 23/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60C 23/00 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018133227, 18.09.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.12.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 18.09.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 21.12.2018 Бюл. № 36 U 1 1 8 5 8 9 4 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 112098 U1, 10.01.2012. RU 17689 U1, 20.04.2001. RU 2421345 C1, 20.06.2011. GB 2372861 А, 04.09.2002. US 6215393 B1, 10.04.2001. (54) Автоматическая система регулирования давления воздуха в шинах (57) Реферат: Автоматическая система регулирования ...

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13-12-2019 дата публикации

Носитель маркировки шин

Номер: RU0000194545U1

Полезная модель относится к автомобильной промышленности, в частности, к конструкции носителей маркировки и бесконтактной идентификации преимущественно шин транспортных средств.Техническим результатом, достигаемым при реализации заявленной полезной модели является повышение сохранности информации кода идентификации при хранении, погрузочно-разгрузочных работах и транспортировке за счет обеспечения возможности смещения носителя кода внутрь шины (между бортовых колец).Указанный технический результат достигается за счет того, что носитель маркировки шин выполнен в виде эластичной перфорированной ленты и установленного на ней стягивающего одноразового зажима с разрушаемым разъемом, снабженного радиочастотной меткой (RFID). Перфорированная лента может быть выполнена из резины или силикона, или прорезиненной ткани. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 194 545 U1 (51) МПК B60C 23/00 (2006.01) G06K 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60C 23/00 (2019.08); G06K 19/00 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019127408, 30.08.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Жадан Сергей Алексеевич (RU), Сурков Сергей Юрьевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 13.12.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 182706 U1, 28.08.2018. RU 181928 U1, 26.07.2018. RU 179289 U1, 07.05.2018. WO 2016053933 A1, 07.04.2016. WO 2016019757 A1, 11.02.2016. (45) Опубликовано: 13.12.2019 Бюл. № 35 1 9 4 5 4 5 R U (54) НОСИТЕЛЬ МАРКИРОВКИ ШИН (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к автомобильной промышленности, в частности, к конструкции носителей маркировки и бесконтактной идентификации преимущественно шин транспортных средств. Техническим результатом, достигаемым при реализации заявленной полезной модели является повышение сохранности информации кода идентификации при хранении, погрузочноразгрузочных работах и транспортировке за счет обеспечения возможности смещения носителя Стр.: 1 ...

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Tire air pressure detecting device, tire air pressure monitoring system, and tire air pressure notification method

Номер: US20120044064A1
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

A tire air pressure detecting device includes an air pressure detecting unit, a transmitting unit, a running state detecting unit, an air pressure change rate detecting section and a frequency adjustment section. The frequency adjustment section is configured to adjust a transmitting frequency at which the detected value of the tire air pressure detected by the air pressure detecting unit is externally transmitted by the transmitting unit according to the running state detected by the running state detecting unit and the air pressure change rate detected by the air pressure change rate detecting section. The frequency adjustment section is further configured to variably set a threshold value for switching the transmitting frequency from low frequency to high frequency according to the running state and the air pressure change rate.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Programmable tire monitoring device and its method of use

Номер: US20120050029A1
Принадлежит: Cub Elecparts Inc

A programmable tire monitoring device includes a casing having an air nozzle on its one end and a set of pin-connection holes and a switch hole on its top side, a circuit board mounted in the casing and carrying a processor and a memory, a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor and an acceleration sensor electrically connected to the processor for sensing the pressure, temperature and acceleration of one tire of a car, a transmission interface for transmitting the measured data to a receiver in the car, a connection port installed in the circuit board corresponding to the pin-connection holes for enabling the circuit board to be connected with an external electrical connector, a battery set for providing the programmable tire monitoring device with the necessary electric power, a voltage sensor electrically connected to the processor for sensing the voltage of the battery set, and a power switch for switching on/off the circuit of the battery set. The invention relates also to the method of using the programmable tire monitoring device.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Valve integrating a sensor

Номер: US20120080621A1
Автор: David Groslambert
Принадлежит: Schrader SA

A valve incorporates a sensor which can be remotely interrogated wirelessly. A body of the valve comprises a seat, a mobile assembly comprising a rod forming a plug with the seat, by way of a sealing component for closing off and releasing a fluid passage on command. The sensor is fixed to a base at the lower end of the rod.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Tyre inflation valve connectable to a transducer

Номер: US20120103483A1
Принадлежит: WONDER SPA

A valve ( 30 ) for inflating tyres ( 10 ) of tyred wheels associable with a transducer ( 40 ) provided with electronic sensors for detection and transmission of certain operating parameters of the tyre ( 10 ), wherein the valve is arranged for being mounted on a rim ( 20 ) of a wheel for vehicles so that the valve ( 30 ) projects outside the rim ( 20 ) and the transducer ( 40 ) is positioned within a chamber ( 50 ) delimited by the tyre ( 10 ) and by the rim ( 20 ), said valve ( 30 ) comprising signalling means ( 70, 80 ) which, once the valve has been mounted, are visible from the outside of the wheel, where said signalling means are correlated univocally with the orientation of the transducer, and are arranged for indicating the position assumed by the transducer inside said chamber.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Tire condition monitoring system and installation position ascertaining method

Номер: US20120136530A1
Принадлежит: Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd

A tire condition monitoring system stores information representing a number of dual wheels having two tires arranged closely adjacent to each other on, for example, a commercial vehicle. The system measures internal air temperatures of the tires on all of the wheels, and stores temperatures measured when a system reset is executed as reference temperatures. The system determines calculated values based on the temperatures measured for each tire until a measured temperature exceeds the corresponding reference temperature by 20 degrees Celsius or more. The system arranges the calculated values in an order and determines that a number of the calculated values high in the order are calculated values of temperatures of tires mounted on the inside wheel. The number of calculated values corresponding to a dual wheel is equivalent to the number of dual wheels. Thus, the system determines which tires are mounted on an inside wheel.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Adapter Incorporating A TPMS Onto A Truck Tire Valve

Номер: US20120137763A1
Автор: William C. Falkenborg
Принадлежит: Individual

An adapter assembly for attaching a tire pressure monitor onto an inflation valve which incorporates a distal end flange. An adapter is included in the assembly that consists of a collar having a configuration sized to fit over and be internally retained by the valve distal end flange. An O-ring is positioned on the flange contiguously engaging the collar. A tire pressure monitoring cap is threadably attached to the collar which is disposed above and compresses the O-ring between the cap, collar and valve end flange. The adapter permits the tire pressure monitor to be attached, for use with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and also prevents minor air leaks. A fourth embodiment incorporates an outward-extending integral arm formed with the collar for mounting the TPMS sensor on the drop center of the wheel.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular video mirror system

Номер: US20120140080A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electrochromic reflective element and a video display screen disposed to the rear of the reflective element. The video display screen, when actuated, emits light that passes through a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle viewing the reflective element. The video display screen includes a thin film transistor liquid crystal display element that is back lit by a plurality of white light emitting light emitting diodes. A camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and, during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a video output of the camera is displayed by the video display screen as video images so as to assist the driver in reversing the equipped vehicle.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Position detecting apparatus

Номер: US20120197487A1
Принадлежит: Alps Electric Co Ltd

A first transmitting antenna is disposed so as to allow communication in a first range accommodating a transmitting and receiving unit attached to a first wheel and a transmitting and receiving unit attached to a second wheel. A second transmitting antenna is disposed so as to allow communication in a second range that accommodates the transmitting and receiving unit attached to the first wheel and does not accommodate the transmitting and receiving unit attached to the second wheel. A controller associates an identification code of the transmitting and receiving unit, which has received request signals from the first and second transmitting antennas and has transmitted response signals, with a region shared by the first and second ranges, and associates an identification code, assigned to the transmitting and receiving unit, other than the identification code associated with the region with a region inside the first range and outside the second range.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Transmission device for transmitting information about tire condition and tire condition monitoring system

Номер: US20120222478A1
Принадлежит: Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd

A tire condition monitoring system includes a transmission device, a receiving device, and a monitoring section. The transmission device includes a sensor which detects a condition of gas in a tire cavity area surrounded with a tire and a rim as tire information, a transmitter which wirelessly transmits the tire information, and a housing which houses the sensor and the transmitter. An opening portion of an air vent connecting a housing inner space and the cavity area is formed on top of a protruding portion protruding from the surface of the housing. An area of the opening portion is 0.4 mm 2 or smaller. An area of contact between the top portion and a contact plane in contact with the top portion and perpendicular to a protruding direction of the protruding portion is not larger than 30% of the opening portion area.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Automatic tire inflation system

Номер: US20120234447A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An automatic tire inflation system including an air pump, a pressure sensor, a microprocessor and a rechargeable battery power supply all housed in a water resistant housing. The housing conforms to the diameter of the rim of a standard vehicle tire and is held to the tire by rim retaining fingers. A recharging jack is mounted inside the housing and is accessed through an aperture on the housing which is sealed by a removable waterproof cover. The microprocessor monitors air tire pressure being sent from the pressure sensor and activates the air pump when the pressure is determined to be too low by the microprocessor. The air pump turns off when the air tire pressure reaches a predetermined set point. The rechargeable battery is recharged by a standard charging device attached by a plug to the recharging jack. Similar automatic tire inflation systems can be mounted to each tire of the vehicle.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Wireless energy transfer system and method for feeding an electric load

Номер: US20120286728A1
Принадлежит: Telecom Italia SpA

A wireless energy transfer system and an associated method for feeding an electric load are provided. The system includes a transmitter which includes a generator adapted to generate a radiofrequency signal at a first frequency and a first resonant circuit adapted to transmit the radiofrequency signal; and a receiver adapted to receive the radiofrequency signal and comprising a second resonant circuit. The second resonant circuit is adapted to be located in the non-radiative near field generated by the first resonant circuit, and the transmitter includes frequency sweeping functionality, which imposes on the radiofrequency signal generator a cyclic excursion of the first frequency in the neighborhood of a nominal frequency of the generator so that, when the first frequency matches the resonant frequency of the second resonant circuit, a non-radiative energy transfer occurs.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Receiver with antenna switching capability

Номер: US20120302191A1
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems US Inc

A system and method for receiving signals using a receiver with antenna switching capability is provided. The receiver is configured to poll each antenna of the plurality of antennas and process the signals from each antenna. In addition, the receiver coordinates providing power to each antenna with the polling.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Energy scavenging interface, method for operating the energy scavenging interface, and energy harvesting system comprising the energy scavenging interface

Номер: US20120307538A1
Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS SRL

An energy scavenging interface has an input port receiving an electrical signal from a storage element of a transducer, and an output port supplying an output signal to an electrical load. The interface includes a first switch receiving the input signal; a second switch that supplying the output signal; and control logic configured to close the first switch and open the second switch for a first time interval having at least a first temporal duration and until current through the first switch reaches a threshold. A scaled copy of a peak value of current through the first switch is obtained during the first time interval. The control logic is further operable to open the first switch and close the second switch to supply current to the electrical load as long as the current of the output signal remains greater than the value of said scaled copy of the peak value.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Electronic unit for measuring the operation parameters of a vehicle wheel including an electronic housing and an inflation valve

Номер: US20120312389A1
Автор: Christian Kempf

An electronic unit includes an inflation valve ( 2 ) designed to be attached to a wheel rim (J) and an electronic module ( 1 ) assembled with the inflation valve. The inflation valve includes a rigid tube ( 12 ) extending in the extension of the valve, on the periphery of which is formed at least one transversal detent ( 20, 21 ), and the electronic module is attached to a ring ( 15 ) slideably mounted around the rigid tube. A latch plate ( 22 ) having a locking tooth ( 24 ) for insertion into a transversal detent, is mounted on the electronic module with a capacity to travel between a locking position and an unlocking position, the latch plate being associated with elastic elements designed, in the absence of stresses, to exert a force maintaining the latch plate in its locking position, and, upon an action exerted on these elastic elements, to displace this latch plate to its unlocking position.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Energy harvesting/tire pressure, temperature and tire data transmitter

Номер: US20120326565A1
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

The invention embodies a harvester ( 12 ) to convert energy from mechanical domain to electrical domain. The harvester comprises at least one inertial body ( 6 ), at least one beam ( 7, 9 ), a support ( 8 ) to said at least one beam ( 7, 9 ) and transducer means ( 10, 16 ), wherein said at least one beam ( 7, 9 ) configures the inertial body ( 6 ) into a pendulum structure being suspended from said support ( 8 ) so that the beam ( 7, 9 ) is allowed to bend according to the kinetic state changes of the inertial body ( 6 ), and is configured to interact with at least one transducer means ( 10 ) that is/are configured to produce change in the electrical state of said transducer means ( 10, 16 ) responsively to the kinetic state of the beam ( 7, 9 ). The invention also shows harvester module, matrix and a harvester system comprising at least one embodied harvester. The invention also shows a tire and a foot wear that comprises at least one harvester embodied.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Tire pressure sensor and nozzle assembly

Номер: US20130009762A1
Принадлежит: Cub Elecparts Inc

A tire pressure sensor and nozzle assembly includes a tire pressure sensor, a nozzle and a fastener for fixing the tire pressure sensor and the nozzle together. The tire pressure sensor has a mount provided with a coupling hole into which a coupling post of the nozzle is inserted. The faster penetrates into the mount and is fixed with the coupling post in such a way that the fastener extends along a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the coupling post, such that the tire pressure sensor and the nozzle can be firmly coupled with each other.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Pneumatic tire security system

Номер: US20130020004A1
Автор: Ronald Kyle
Принадлежит: Hybrid Electric Conversion Co LLC

A system for allowing vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires to continue operating after a tire failure which would normally cause deflation of the tire employs one or more airbags stored in deflated configuration either about the exterior surface of the rim supporting the pneumatic tire or externally of the tire. The system further includes a container for compressed gases. A sensor connected to the inflated tire to detect sudden deflation releases the compressed gases so as to inflate the airbag to either support the tire or provide an exterior running surface adjacent to the deflated tire. The system may employ a rim with a specially deep drop-center section to allow mounting and dismounting a tire in a conventional manner despite the space in the drop-center section occupied by airbags.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Wheel End Condition Detection

Номер: US20130035834A1
Принадлежит: Motor Coach Industries Ltd

An enhanced wheel data processing unit may analyze tire air temperature data from a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor fault codes from an ABS controller within a vehicle. When the enhanced wheel data processing unit determines that the tire air temperature is above a predetermined threshold for a given tire and that an ABS wheel speed sensor fault code exists for the wheel end corresponding to the same tire, the enhanced wheel data processing unit may initiate a vehicle shutdown or derate procedure. The vehicle shutdown or derate procedure may include instructions to give an operator of the vehicle a warning indicator for a predetermined time period before shutting down or derating the engine power to the vehicle.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Tire pressure monitoring communication method and system

Номер: US20130054084A1
Автор: Masanori Kosugi
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd

A communication method transmits a detection signal including a valve ID and detection information, receives the detection signal, performs error detection on the valve ID and detection information, and uses the valve ID and detection information when there is no error. The communication method generates third data corresponding to the detection information in accordance with a predetermined rule to increase redundancy of the detection information, generates computed data by performing an exclusive disjunction logic operation with the valve ID and third data, transmits the detection signal that includes the computed data and detection information, receives the detection signal, retrieves the third data corresponding to the detection information from the detection information, restores the valve ID by performing an exclusive disjunction logical operation with the computed data and the third data, and determines whether a restored valve ID conforms to a stored first data.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Tire status monitoring apparatus

Номер: US20130069775A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is a tire status monitoring apparatus including: a tire status measuring module installed in the inside of a tire to measure a tire status, thereby generating information on the tire status; an antenna valve transmitting the information on the tire status measured from the tire status measuring module and ventilating air to the tire according to the transmitted information on the tire status, thereby maintaining a constant air pressure in the inside of the tire; and a leaf spring having one end connected to the tire status measuring module and the other end connected to the antenna valve. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of processes such as hole forming and soldering processes for connection, have a simplified configuration, and easily connect and separate to between the tire status measuring module and the antenna valve.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Attachment Patch for Mounting Various Devices

Номер: US20130081457A1

A tire monitor assembly includes a rubber ply having a first side affixable to an interior surface of a tire. A pedestal extends from a second side of the rubber ply, wherein the pedestal has a top surface and at least one sidewall. The pedestal has a groove disposed in the at least one sidewall that extends along a perimeter of the pedestal, wherein the pedestal has a cavity disposed in the top surface, extending towards the rubber ply. The assembly further includes a tire monitoring device and a fastener connected to the tire monitoring device and further connected to the pedestal such that the fastener is disposed in at least one of the cavity and the groove.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Indirect tire pressure monitoring systems and methods

Номер: US20130104640A1
Автор: Martin GOTSCHLICH
Принадлежит: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Embodiments relate to indirect tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs) and methods that utilize anti-lock braking system (ABS) signals. In embodiments, information from the ABS Hall signal is obtained before pulse forming. The information can be analyzed for resonance within the ABS sensor. In some embodiments, the digitized information can be modulated onto the conventional ABS wheel speed clock signal for transmission to and analysis by the indirect TPMS electronic control unit (ECU). According to embodiments, additional information about higher-order harmonics of the wheel rotation can be provided to the TPMS ECU, which can then calculate a more accurate estimation of tire pressure while reducing warning latency.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

All Season Safety Tire

Номер: US20130105050A1
Принадлежит: Innovative Technologies LLC

A vehicle tire includes a selectively actuated stud deployment system for increased traction. The studs are contained in cells in the surface of the tire and forced to deploy by pneumatic or fluid pressure. When the pressure is released, the studs retract.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TOOL AND METHODS

Номер: US20130106596A1
Автор: Mouchet Jacques
Принадлежит: ATEQ CORPORATION

Disclosed herein is an improved universal TPMS tool. According to one aspect of the tool, the tool can include a housing and a processor and a memory storage device positioned within the housing. The tool can optionally include a key pad positioned on the housing in communication with the processor for input of commands from a user, an electronic communication port positioned on the housing in communication with the processor, and an antenna for transmission and receipt of electronic information from the plurality of TPMS tire sensors. The tool can also include an optical scanner for reading indicia connected to the vehicle. 1. A hand held universal tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tool for use with a vehicle including an electronic control unit (ECU) in communication with a plurality of TPMS tire sensors operable to detect a condition of a vehicle tires and transmit the tire condition data , the tool comprising:a housing;a processor and a memory storage device positioned within the housing;a key pad positioned on the housing in communication with the processor for input of commands;an electronic communication port positioned on the housing in communication with the processor;an antenna for transmission and receipt of electronic information from the plurality of TPMS tire sensors.2. The universal tool of further comprising an optical sensor for reading indicia connected to the vehicle claim 1 , the indicia including informational data.3. The universal tool of wherein the indicia comprises a TMPS tire sensor identification information unique to that TPMS tire sensor.4. The universal tool of wherein the memory device further comprises preprogrammed instructions for storing the optically scanned TPMS sensor identification indicia in the tool memory device.5. The universal tool of wherein the memory device further comprises preprogrammed instructions for transmitting the optically scanned TPMS sensor identification indicia to a new TPMS tire sensor whereby the new ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

Номер: US20130120128A1
Принадлежит: LAND ROVER

A method, program and system of tyre monitoring of a vehicle is described. The tyre pressure and a tyre temperature is monitored for at least one tyre of the vehicle. A user alarm is activated if the tyre temperature of any monitored tyre of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined temperature, regardless of the tyre pressure of the monitored tyre. This has particular benefit in the monitoring of tyres in auxiliary vehicles. 1. A method of tyre tire monitoring for a vehicle , the method comprising:monitoring a tire pressure and a tire temperature for at least one tire of a vehicle; and activating a user alarm if the tire temperature of any monitored tire of the monitored vehicle exceeds a predetermined temperature, regardless of the tire pressure of the monitored tire.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a value of the predetermined temperature is 65° C. or above.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , where the predetermined temperature is substantially 65° C.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method comprises monitoring at least one type tire of an auxiliary vehicle from a main vehicle.5. A method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein one or more tire monitors comprising a tire pressure sensor and a tire temperature sensor is fitted to each of one or more tyres tires of the auxiliary vehicle claim 4 , and wherein the one or more tire monitors communicate wirelessly with a transceiver of the main vehicle.6. A computer program stored in a memory claim 1 , such that when a processor of a main vehicle is programmed by the computer program claim 1 , the processor is adapted to perform the method of .7. A monitoring system to enable tire monitoring of a vehicle claim 1 , the monitoring system comprising:a controller having a processor and a memory;means to obtain information from tire monitors of the monitored vehicle; anda human-machine interface to provide type tire monitoring values to a user and to receive user input;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC UNIT ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON THE INNER FACE OF THE TREAD OF A TIRE

Номер: US20130125640A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to an electronic unit adapted to be positioned on the inner face of a tire tread and incorporating a pressure sensor () having a chamber () for measuring the pressure inside the tire. This electronic unit includes, in the first place, a housing () having a bottom wall () and a side wall () delimiting an open face opposite the bottom wall, the housing being adapted to rest on the tire via its bottom wall () and to house the pressure sensor () so that the measuring chamber () of the latter opens opposite the open face of the housing (). Moreover, the electronic unit includes a lid () for closing off the open face of the housing () pierced with at least one air-inlet opening () arranged so as to be offset relative to the measuring chamber () of the pressure sensor (). 1223910113a. An electronic unit adapted to be positioned on the inner face () of a tread () of a tire () for the purpose of measuring operating parameters of a vehicle wheel fitted with said tire , said electronic unit incorporating an electronic circuit board () comprising a pressure sensor () having a chamber () for measuring the pressure inside the tire () and comprising:{'b': 6', '6', '6', '6', '3', '6', '9', '11', '10', '14, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'a, 'a housing () having a transverse wall (), called the bottom of the housing, and a side wall () extending on the periphery of the bottom of the housing () and delimiting an open face opposite to said bottom, said housing being adapted to rest on the tire () via its bottom () and to house the electronic circuit board () so that the measuring chamber () of the pressure sensor () opens opposite its open face, the housing being partially filled with a coating material () capable of mechanically immobilizing the elements incorporated into said housing,'}{'b': 7', '7', '7', '6', '18', '18', '18', '18', '11', '10, 'i': a,', 'b;, 'a lid (; ′, ″) for closing off the open face of the housing () pierced with at least one air-inlet opening (; ′′″) ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

TIRE INNER PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20130133415A1
Автор: Toyofuku Masanobu
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION

A tire internal pressure measuring system includes a detector for detecting the internal pressure of a tire, and an acquisition device for acquiring data relating to the internal pressure of the tire detected by the detector. An antenna unit of the acquisition device generates induced electromotive force in an antenna unit of the detector by electromagnetic induction, and acquires a resonant waveform in tune with the resonance of an LC resonance circuit configured from a capacitance sensor charged with the electromotive force generated in the antenna unit and the antenna unit. The acquired resonant waveform is frequency-divided, and a capacitor (C) is charged during a period from the rising edge to the falling edge of the waveform obtained by the frequency dividing. The value of charged voltage is associated with the tire internal pressure. 1. A tire inner pressure measurement system comprising: a detector that detects the inner pressure of a tire and an acquisition apparatus that acquires data regarding the inner pressure of the tire detected by the detector , whereinthe detector comprises:a resonance circuit that includes: a capacitive sensor having capacitance changed according to a change in an inter-electrode distance by the inner pressure of the tire;and a detection-side antenna unit formed by a coil, the coil being obtained by winding a conductive wire around a coil material, the antenna unit being connected to the capacitive sensor,the acquisition apparatus comprises:an acquisition-side antenna unit that is formed by a coil obtained by winding a conductive wire around a coil material, that generates electromotive force in the detection-side antenna unit by electromagnetic induction, and that acquires resonant waveforms of the resonance circuit including the capacitive sensor charged by the electromotive force and the detection-side antenna unit;a driving unit that applies electromotive force to the detection-side antenna unit;a signal amplification unit that ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

Номер: US20130138293A1
Принадлежит: LAND ROVER

A method, program and system to establish tyre monitoring of an auxiliary vehicle () from a main vehicle () is described. The main vehicle () detects tyre monitor identities of tyre monitors () of the auxiliary vehicle () by the main vehicle. The main vehicle () determines whether the auxiliary vehicle tyre monitor identities are associated with an identified auxiliary vehicle. If the auxiliary vehicle tyre monitor identities are associated with an identified auxiliary vehicle, tyre monitoring for the auxiliary vehicle () is established on the basis of monitoring values stored for the identified auxiliary vehicle. 1. A method to establish tire monitoring of an auxiliary vehicle from a main vehicle , the method comprising:detection by the main vehicle of tire monitor identities of tire monitors of the auxiliary vehicle by the main vehicle;determination by the main vehicle of whether the auxiliary vehicle tire monitor identities are associated with an identified auxiliary vehicle; andif the auxiliary vehicle tire monitor identities are associated with an identified auxiliary vehicle, establishing tire monitoring for the auxiliary vehicle on the basis of monitoring values stored for the identified auxiliary vehicle.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein if the detected auxiliary vehicle tire monitor identities are not associated with an identified auxiliary vehicle claim 1 , setting monitoring values for tire monitoring corresponding to values measured at some or all of the auxiliary vehicle-tire monitors.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein monitoring values are set corresponding to the value measured at a chosen one of the auxiliary vehicle tire monitors.4. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the main vehicle determines from the measured value or values of the auxiliary vehicle tire monitors one or more thresholds or ranges to trigger warnings for tire monitor measurements.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein determination by the main vehicle ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Tire pressure monitor

Номер: US20130139582A1
Автор: Wen-Ping Liao
Принадлежит: Josn Electronic Co Ltd

A tire pressure monitor enables the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) in a tire to detect and send a tire pressure signal from an air faucet to the outer side of the wheel rim by an antenna connecting line, and uses an insulation sleeve to isolate an electrical transmission between the air faucet and an external air faucet so that the whole external air faucet becomes an insulating and independent transmitting antenna which can be unaffected by the serious shield from the wheel rim or steel wire annulus. Therefore, the tire pressure can be measured directly by the tire pressure detector inside of the tire and the transmitting signal can be sent accurately to the receiver in the vehicle in order to enhance the reliability of measuring tire pressure and driving safety.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TOOL AND ABSOLUTE PRESSURE COMPENSATION

Номер: US20130145834A1
Автор: Mouchet Jacques
Принадлежит: ATEQ CORPORATION

An improved hand-held tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tool for communicating and transferring data between the tool and an onboard vehicle TPMS. The improved tool includes absolute air pressure and temperature compensation components and processes which improve the accuracy of service on a vehicle tire equipped with TPMS sensors and diagnosing TPMS error codes generated by the vehicle TPMS. 1. A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tool comprising:a hand-held portable housing having opposing sides and ends defining a front face;a power source, a programmable processor, a data storage device and at least one antenna adapted for wirelessly receiving at least tire air pressure data from a TPMS sensor connected to a vehicle tire; anda tire air pressure compensation device connected to the tool housing for compensating the tire air pressure inside the vehicle tire based on the environmental atmospheric air pressure around the tire.2. The tool of wherein the tire pressure compensation device further comprises a tire absolute air pressure measuring device connected to the tool housing and in electronic communication with at least one of the tool processor and memory claim 1 , the absolute air pressure measuring device adapted for measuring the tire air pressure in terms of absolute air pressure.3. The tool of wherein the tire absolute air pressure measuring device further comprising an absolute tire pressure sensor positioned inside the tool housing claim 2 , the absolute tire pressure sensor having an atmospheric air pressure sensor and a tire gauge pressure sensor adapted to receive pressurized air from the vehicle tire.4. The tool of further comprising a program stored in the tool memory for comparing the measured absolute tire air pressure of the vehicle tire to the tire air pressure data received from the TPMS sensor.5. The tool of further comprising a visual display screen claim 2 , the absolute air pressure measuring device operable to selectively display ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Spring oriented rfid board

Номер: US20130153669A1
Автор: Jay Clifford Sinnett

Disclosed is an apparatus for providing an RFID device for integration into a tire. A printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with a pair of asymmetric arms forming notches in opposed ends of the PCB. Helically wound antenna elements are positioned in the notches such that the ends of the asymmetric arms are positioned adjacent the nearest approach of the individual helically wound antenna elements.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Integrated Tire Pressure Diagnostic System and Method

Номер: US20130162422A1
Принадлежит: Hunter Engineering Company

A computer-based vehicle service system, such as a wheel alignment system, is configured with a tire pressure monitoring system interface to acquire measurements of the air pressure directly from tire pressure monitoring system sensors installed in the tires of a vehicle undergoing a service procedure. The vehicle service system is further configured to utilize the acquired air pressure measurements to complete at least one vehicle diagnostic procedure. 1. An improved vehicle wheel alignment measurement system having a processing system configured with at least one vehicle wheel alignment measurement software application , and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the processing system for acquiring data utilized to determine at least one vehicle measurement , the improvement comprising:an external tire pressure measurement gauge operatively coupled to the processing system, said tire pressure measurement gauge configured to directly measure inflation pressure within at least one wheel assembly of a vehicle via a valve stem of the wheel assembly;a tire pressure monitoring system interface in the vehicle wheel alignment measurement system operatively coupled to the processing system, said tire pressure monitoring system interface configured to receive at least one tire pressure measurement from at least one tire pressure monitoring system sensor disposed within said at least one wheel assembly;wherein said tire pressure monitoring system interface is configured to communicate said received at least one tire pressure measurement to the processing system; andwherein the processing system is configured to utilize both said direct measure of tire inflation pressure and said communicated measurement of tire pressure received from said tire pressure monitoring system interface during a vehicle service procedure.2. The improved vehicle wheel alignment measurement system of wherein said processing system is configured to utilize said measurements by comparing said ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Tire Pressure Control System Having Rotary Feedthrough

Номер: US20130167975A1
Автор: Martin Tigges
Принадлежит: PTG Reifendruckregelsysteme GmbH

The invention relates to a tire pressure control system for a motor vehicle, comprising a rotary feedthrough ( 7 ) having a stator and a rotor for transferring compressed air, fed from a compressed air source on the vehicle side to the rotor (R) designed for supporting a wheel. The rotary feedthrough ( 7 ) comprises an annular chamber ( 25 ) present between the rotor (R) and the stator (S) that can be sealed off by activatable seals ( 15, 16 ). A stator side and a rotor side air channel ( 8, 17 ) open into said chamber. The seals ( 15, 16 ) that can be activated for the purpose of compressed air transfer are disposed spaced apart in an axial arrangement having the same or approximately the same spacing from the rotary axis of the rotor (R). According to the invention, either the seals ( 15, 16 ) are designed for operating facing each other and an annular grove ( 18 ) present between the seals ( 15, 16 ) and open to the rotor (R) in the radial direction engages in rotor flange ( 19 ). The seals ( 15, 16 ) act against the opposite outer sides ( 20, 21 ) thereof when activated, for the purpose of sealing off the annular chamber. According to an alternative embodiment, the seals are designed to operate facing away from each other and the seals are disposed on a stator flange engaging in an annular grove and, when activated, act for the purpose of sealing the annular chamber against the groove walls of the rotor side annular groove, which are situated opposite one another. The part of the annular grove ( 18 ) sealed off by the activated seals ( 15, 16 ) in each case forms the annular chamber ( 25 ).

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

TIRE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE

Номер: US20130167999A1
Принадлежит: THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.

An information acquisition device is provided within a virtual plane including a coil axis of a coil-shaped antenna and having a perpendicular line orthogonal to an axis of rotation of a tire, such that the angle formed by the coil axis of the antenna relative to the tire rotational axis is within a range of 0° to 40°. The amount of attenuation of radio waves emitted from the antenna to the exterior of the tire is thereby reduced. 1. A tire provided with an information acquisition device comprising:a sensor configured to detect predetermined physical information;a transmission circuit configured to transmit the physical information detected by the sensor; anda coil-shaped antenna connected to the transmission circuit and configured to emit a signal including the physical information as a radio wave of a predetermined frequency,the information acquisition device being provided to an interior space of the tire such that an angle formed by a coil axis of the antenna relative to an axis of rotation of the tire is within a range of 0 to 40°.2. The tire as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe information acquisition device is provided in a virtual plane including the coil axis of the antenna and having a perpendicular line orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the tire.3. The tire as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the information acquisition device is provided such that the coil axis of the antenna lies parallel to the tire rotational axis.4. The tire as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the information acquisition device is fixed onto a rim of the tire.5. The tire as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the tire has a steel carcass.6. The tire as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the steel carcass is embedded within the tire claim 5 , in a side surface of the tire claim 5 , so as to extend only in a radial direction about the axis of rotation of the tire.7. The tire as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the information acquisition device is provided such that the coil axis of the antenna ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

TIRE AIR PRESSURE MONITOR DEVICE

Номер: US20130169428A1
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

When the difference between the first rotating period determined based on detection by the G sensor and the second rotating period Ta determined based on the detected value of the wheel velocity sensor is equal to or smaller than the prescribed value, the rotational position of each wheel corresponding to the wireless signal transmitted at the prescribed rotational position is adopted in determining the wheel position; when the difference is over the prescribed value, the rotational position of each wheel corresponding to the wireless signal transmitted at the rotational position different from the rotational position is not used in determining the wheel position. 1. A tire pneumatic pressure monitoring apparatus comprising:a tire pneumatic pressure sensor configured to be installed on a tire of each wheel to detect pneumatic pressure acting on the tires;an acceleration sensor configured to be installed on the tire of each of the wheels to detect an acceleration in a prescribed direction acting on the tires;a transmitter arranged on each of the wheels to detect a rotational position of a corresponding one of the wheels based on a detected value of the acceleration sensor, the transmitter wirelessly transmitting the pneumatic pressure at a prescribed rotational position together with a unique information identifier as a wireless signal;a receiver configured to be arranged on a vehicle body to receive the wireless signals;a wheel velocity sensor, is arranged to detect a velocity of a corresponding one of the wheels;a rotational position computing section arranged on to compute the rotational position of each of the wheels upon the wireless signal containing the unique information identifier being transmitted;a transmitting position determination section comprising a first rotating period determining section that determines a wheel rotating period of the wheel corresponding to the unique information identifier when the wireless signal is transmitted based on the ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for measuring tire parameters of a vehicle

Номер: US20130169813A1
Автор: Frank Schaefer

A device for measuring tire parameters of a vehicle, comprising a detector for detecting a tire pressure of the vehicle, a measuring system for detecting a tire profile depth of the vehicle, and an output unit for outputting measured tire parameters that include and/or take into account the tire pressure and the tire profile depth. The detector and the measuring system have a measuring arrangement which is designed to be driven over by the vehicle and which is designed to measure the tire pressure as well as the tire profile depth in a moving vehicle, and the output unit is designed to display a result of the measurement such that an operating person that drives the vehicle can detect the measurement in the vehicle or from the vehicle directly after driving over the measuring arrangement.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING THE DAMPING OF PNEUMATIC TIRES

Номер: US20130174938A1
Принадлежит:

A method and apparatus for enhancing the damping of pneumatic tires employed on vehicles employing sensors disposed within the tire volume to detect road induced vibratory forces. A gas pump under control of the sensor through a servo-system either forces gas into the interior tire volume to enhance pressure increases induced by road forces or exhausts air from that chamber when the vibratory forces are reducing the pressure in the chamber. The air from the pump passes through capillary passages to create frictional losses which tend to damp vibratory forces on the tire. 1. Apparatus for enhancing the damping of a pneumatic tire on a vehicle having a gas inflated interior volume , comprising:a sensor disposed in said interior volume for generating a signal based on gas pressure variations within said interior volume occurring during operation of the vehicle as a result of road-induced forces;a capillary flow channel; anda gas pump controlled by said signal operative to pump gas through said capillary flow channel and into said interior volume to enhance the pressure differentials occurring during the operation of the vehicle and thereby increasing the damping of the vibration forces resulting from frictional losses through said capillary channel.2. The apparatus for enhancing the damping of pneumatic tires of claim 1 , wherein the interior volume of the tire is divided into two sub-cavities by a partition and the sensor is located in the sub-cavity experiencing the greatest vibration induced pressure variations.3. The apparatus for enhancing the damping of pneumatic tires of claim 2 , wherein said capillary channel is formed through said partition.4. The apparatus for enhancing the damping of tires of claim 1 , wherein the pump is a piston pump moving within a cylinder and the capillary channels are formed through the thickness of the piston.5. The apparatus for enhancing the damping of tires of claim 1 , wherein the output of the sensor is connected to a driver for ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Method of sampling acceleration measurements of a motor vehicle wheel

Номер: US20130179113A1
Автор: Nicolas Guinart
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive France SAS

A method of sampling acceleration measurements of a wheel ( 10, 20, 30, 40 ) of a motor vehicle ( 1 ), the vehicle ( 1 ) having a tire pressure monitoring system, and being fitted with an electronic central unit ( 2 ), each of the wheels ( 10, 20, 30, 40 ) including: a wheel unit (A, B, C, D) fixed to a rim (J 10, J 20, J 30, J 40 ) of radius R and having at least one accelerometer, measuring the radial acceleration F 1 of the wheel, and a microprocessor; the method including the measurement, for each wheel revolution, at given time intervals (T measurement ), of a number (N) of radial acceleration values by the radial accelerometer. The method proposes: that a minimum number (N) of acceleration measurements be fixed per wheel revolution, and that the time intervals (T measurement ) between two radial acceleration measurements be determined by element of the following relation: T measurement = 2  π · R F 1 N

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle receiver system, vehicle receiver, and operating method for vehicle receiver

Номер: US20130181824A1
Принадлежит: Denso Corp, Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle receiver system includes: a receiver provided in a vehicle cabin, wherein an operating mode of the receiver includes a first mode for receiving a first wireless signal transmitted from a portable key, and a second mode for receiving a second wireless signal relating to a tire air pressure, transmitted from a transmitter provided on a tire; and a key verification device that performs key verification on the portable key in the vehicle cabin on the basis of the first wireless signal. In a predetermined situation, the receiver is configured such that the operating mode of the receiver is switched between the first mode and the second mode, and proportion of a second mode operation time in which the receiver operates in the second mode is set to be greater when a vehicle speed is relatively high than when the vehicle speed is relatively low.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A TIRE PRESSURE FROM THE TIRE FOOTPRINT

Номер: US20130186194A1
Автор: Schaefer Frank

An apparatus for measuring the pressure of a tire on a moving vehicle, comprising measuring device () which is provided on or inside a floor or ground so as to interact with the tire and which generates an electronically analyzable measurement signal in reaction to the tire driving over the measuring device, and analysis unit () which output a tire pressure signal corresponding to the tire pressure in reaction to the measurement signal. The measuring device includes an optical unit () for acquiring a tire width as the width of a tire footprint forming when the tire drives over the floor/ground. The analysis unit is designed to determine a footprint length from a series of tire width data generated by the optical unit and/or from a pattern of a pressure measurement signal generated by the measuring device and to determine the tire pressure from a footprint area calculated as a function of the length and width of the footprint and from a force applied to the footprint area by the tire. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for measuring the tire pressure of a tire provided on a moving vehicle , comprising:measuring means which are provided on an underlying surface so as to interact with a tire for generating, in reaction to the tire traveling over said measuring means, a measurement signal which can be evaluated electronically;evaluation means for receiving the measurement signal and outputting a tire pressure signal which corresponds to the tire pressure; andthe measuring means has optical recording means for detecting a tire width as a footprint width of a footprint of the tire which is formed as it travels over the underlying surface, and the evaluation means is designed to determine a footprint length of the footprint from a sequence of tire width data items generated by the optical recording means and/or from a profile of a pressure measurement signal generated by the measuring means, to determine the tire pressure from a footprint area acquired by the (1) footprint ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

TIRE AIR PRESSURE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING TREAD WEAR

Номер: US20130190979A1
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A system is provided for automatically adjusting the air pressure of a tire based on variations in loading to improve tread wear. For a particular loading of the tire, the system provides for the determination of a preferred air pressure setting designed to minimize tread wear. This preferred air pressure, P, is determined from an analysis of the longitudinal stresses that occur within the contact patch of the tread. 1. A method for regulating tire air pressure , the tire having a tread with a ground contacting portion and defining lateral and longitudinal directions , the method comprising the steps of:dividing the ground contacting portion of the tread into multiple zones along the lateral direction, the multiple zones including a shoulder zone along each shoulder of the tire and one or more intermediate zones between the shoulder zones;selecting a range of tire air pressures and a range of tire loads;{'sub': i', 'x, 'determining, for a load Lin the selected range of tire loads, the average longitudinal stress σin each of the zones over the selected range of tire air pressures;'}{'sub': p', 'i', 'p', 'x-avg', 'x-avg', 'x-th, 'identifying, from the selected range of tire air pressures, a preferred air pressure Pfor the load L, wherein the preferred air pressure Pis the pressure at which both 0) the average longitudinal stress σfor all of the zones is minimized and ii) the average longitudinal stress σfor each of the intermediate zones is maintained at or above a predetermined threshold longitudinal stress σ;'}{'sub': i', 'p', 'i, 'repeating, over the selected range of tire loads L, said steps of determining and identifying so as to provide a correlation of the preferred air pressures Pcorresponding to multiple loads Lfor the selected range of tire loads;'}{'sub': 'a', 'ascertaining an actual or anticipated tire load Lon a vehicle; and'}{'sub': p', 'a, 'adjusting tire air pressure during vehicle use to the preferred air pressure Pfor the tire load Lusing the ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION AND/OR ORIENTATION OF A TIRE MOUNTED UNIT IN A WHEEL MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130207796A1
Принадлежит: Schrader Electronics Limited

An apparatus for determining the position and/or orientation of a tyre mounted unit in a wheel monitoring system comprises a lateral force sensor that is responsive to forces exerted on the respective tyre along a lateral axis that is parallel with an axle of the vehicle on which the tyre is mounted. The lateral force sensor is arranged to produce an output signal that indicates the direction of the exerted forces. A controller determines the position and/or orientation of the tyre unit depending on the exerted force direction indicated by the output signal. 1. A tire monitoring system for a vehicle , the system comprising: a plurality of tire units , each tire unit being mountable on a respective tire in at least a first orientation or a second orientation and comprising:at least one sensor for detecting one or more characteristics of the respective tire,a lateral force sensor that is responsive to forces exerted on the respective tire along a lateral axis that is parallel with an axle of the vehicle on which the respective tire is mounted in use, said lateral force sensor being arranged to produce an output signal that indicates the direction of said exerted forces,control means arranged to determine whether a respective tire unit is mounted in said first orientation or said second orientation depending on said exerted force direction indicated by said output signal.2. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said control means is arranged to detect one or more peaks in said output signal and to determine whether said respective tire unit is mounted in said first orientation or said second orientation depending on the polarity of said detected one or more peaks.3. A system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said control means is arranged to detect a first peak after a quiescent period in said output signal and to determine whether said respective tire unit is mounted in said first orientation or said second orientation depending on the polarity of said first peak.4. ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR EXCHANGING SIGNALS BETWEEN A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR AND A CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130207798A1
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The invention provides a method of transmitting information in wireless manner by radio signals between a pressure sensor equipping a wheel of a motor vehicle and a central processor unit equipping said vehicle. The sensor transmits, for the attention of the central processor unit, firstly signals representative of digital data to be transferred to the central processor unit, and secondly a location signal used by the central processor unit to identify the vehicle wheel from which the digital data is coming. In accordance with the invention, the emission power of the location signal is lower than the emission power of the data transmission signals, and/or the duration of the location signal is adjusted in such a manner that the higher the speed of the vehicle the shorter the duration of the location signal. The invention is applicable to systems for monitoring the pressures of the tires of a vehicle. 1. A method of transmitting information in wireless manner by radio signals between a pressure sensor equipping a wheel of a motor vehicle and a central processor unit equipping said vehicle , in which method the sensor transmits , for the attention of the central processor unit , firstly signals representative of digital data to be transferred to the central processor unit , and secondly a location signal used by the central processor unit to identify the vehicle wheel from which the digital data is coming , said wherein the emission power of the location signal is lower than the emission power of the data transmission signals , and/or in that the duration of the location signal is adjusted in such a manner that the higher the speed of the vehicle the shorter the duration of the location signal.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the location signal has an amplitude that is smaller than the amplitude of the data transmission signals.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the location signal is made up of pulses that have durations shorter than the durations ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for Optimizing Heavy Hauler Pneumatic Tire Performance on Multi-Axled and Multi-Tired Vehicles

Номер: US20130211673A1
Автор: King Richard
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A method for optimizing pneumatic tire performance on a multi-axled and multi-tired vehicle is disclosed. The method requires three events to occur on any single axle with tires in dual configuration: 1) accurate and correct measurement of all tires mounted on the axle; 2) a known super-imposed load weight on the axle; and 3) tire pressures influenced by tire size and imposed load. The simultaneous occurrence of these three events will allow all tires have the same bottom radii that allows them to rotate at the same surface speed. It is necessary to recognize that tires in operation have two radii; a top radius and a bottom radius which is calculated by subtracting the bottom deflection from the top radius. These manipulations achieve uniform bottom radius of all the tires and is the object of the invention. Also, disclosed is an apparatus for measuring the radius of a tire. 1) A method of mathematically achieving uniform tire bottom radii for the purpose of allowing multiple tires in dual configuration on a single axle to rotate with the same surface speed.{'b': '1', 'a. A method of claim # in achieving different tire deflections by various means.'}{'b': '1', 'b. A method of claim # in achieving different tire bottom radius by various means.'}{'b': '1', 'c. A method of claim # in achieving different tire pressures by various means.'}d. A method of applying claims a, b, and c, proportionately and simultaneously to all tires in dual configuration on a single axle.e. A method of claim ‘d’ in which each individual axle operates independently of other axles; but with the same characteristics as other multiple tired axles implemented in the same manner on the same rig.2. A method of optimizing tire performance on a multi-axle and multi-tired motor vehicle , comprising the following steps:a. calculating the amount of gross weight exerted on each axle;b. determining the number of tires on each axle;c. measuring the diameter of each tire;d. adjusting the air pressure on ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

EXTERNAL TIRE PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20130213126A1
Автор: Li Zhitao
Принадлежит: STEELMATE CO., LTD

An external tire pressure sensing device includes from bottom to top along it axial direction a base, a sensor for detection of the internal pressure of tire, a circuit board for incorporating a control circuit therein, a button battery and a packaging suite. The base includes a screw hole along its axial direction for locking with a gas nozzle, and a circular platform is formed on a top portion of the base; the device comprises an integral sealable venting member having a supporting platform tightly engaged with the circular platform, a communication portion placed into the base screw hole from the bottom of the supporting platform to push out a gas outlet valve of the gas nozzle, and a communicating hole for communicating the screw hole with an upper space of the supporting platform; the sensor is installed on the bottom surface of the circuit board so as to be electrically connected with a control circuit of the circuit board; and a sensing portion located on a bottom surface of the sensor is engaged tightly with the communicating hole of the sealable venting member; the button battery is positioned on a top surface of the circuit board and electrically connected with the control circuit so as to provide electrical power. 1. An external tire pressure sensing device comprising from bottom to top along its axial direction a base , a sensor for detection of the internal pressure of tire , a circuit board for incorporating a control circuit therein , a button battery and a packaging suite used for package purpose , whereinthe base includes a screw hole along its axial direction for locking with a gas nozzle, and a circular platform is formed on a top portion of the base;the device comprises an integral sealable venting member having a supporting platform tightly engaged with the circular platform, a communication portion placed into the base screw hole from the bottom of the supporting platform to push out a gas outlet valve of the gas nozzle, and a communicating ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Tire Pressure Detecting Apparatus Having Wheel Position Detection Function

Номер: US20130222128A1
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

In a tire pressure detecting apparatus, a receiver stores wheel positions detected by a previous wheel position detection as previous wheel positions. When an ignition switch is turned on and until wheel positions are newly specified by a current wheel position detection, the receiver permits an indicator to indicate tire pressure of each of wheels based on the previous wheel positions to notify a driver of the tire pressure from an earlier timing. The receiver permits the indication of the tire pressure based on the previous wheel positions only when a difference of the tire pressure between the wheels is equal to or less than a threshold. If there is a possibility that tire pressure of one of the wheels is insufficient, the receiver prevents the indicator to indicate the tire pressure until a current wheel position detection finishes. 1. A tire pressure detecting apparatus for a vehicle having a body and a plurality of wheels with tires , the tire pressure detecting apparatus comprising:a transmitter being integrated to each of the plurality of wheels, the transmitter including a first control unit, the first control unit detecting tire pressure of the wheel, the first control unit generating and transmitting a frame including identification information specific to the transmitter and tire pressure information regarding the tire pressure detected; anda receiver being integrated to the body, the receiver including a second control unit, the second control unit receiving the frame transmitted from the transmitter through an antenna, the second control unit performing a wheel position detection to specify a wheel position indicating which of the wheels the transmitter transmitting the frame is integrated to and to store a relationship between the wheel position specified and the identification information of the transmitter, as a wheel position relationship, the second control unit permitting an indicator to indicate tire pressure provided by the tire pressure ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

INFORMATION ACQUIRING DEVICE

Номер: US20130229275A1
Автор: Nakatani Koji
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Electronic components, conductors, and the like that the form a detecting-and-transceiving circuit are positioned in a space inside a casing other than a space E that is enclosed by an imaginary surface that forms a predetermined angle θ with respect to a coil axis x toward the outside from a position on the edge of an aperture surface of the end part of a coil-shaped antenna in the direction of the coil axis x. The angle θ is, e.g., 5° or more and is preferably 90°. Minute electronic components and conductors may be positioned within the space E if doing so does not dramatically change the magnetic current of the antenna 1. An information-acquiring device comprising:a casing permeable to radio waves; a sensor configured to detect predetermined physical information, and', 'a transmitting circuit configured to transmit the physical information detected by the sensor,', 'a coil-shaped antenna configured to radiate a signal containing the physical information as a radio wave having a predetermined frequency, the antenna being connected to the transmitting circuit, and', 'a main body positioned in a space other than a space present in the direction of a coil axis of the antenna., 'an electronic circuit having'}, 'a transmitter stored inside the casing, the transmitter including'}2. The information-acquiring device according to claim 1 , whereinthe main body of the electronic circuit is positioned in a space other than a space enclosed by an imaginary surface that forms a predetermined angle of 5° or more with respect to the coil axis toward the outside from a position on an edge of an aperture surface of an end part of the antenna in the direction of the coil axis.3. The information-acquiring device according to claim 2 , whereinthe space enclosed by the imaginary surface results when the imaginary surface forms a 90° angle toward the outside with respect to the coil axis.4. The information-acquiring device according to claim 1 , whereinthe electronic circuit and the ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Antenna Mounting Structure for a Monitoring Component of an Onboard Power-Taking Port

Номер: US20130234846A1
Автор: Li Zhitao
Принадлежит: STEELMATE CO., LTD.

An antenna mounting structure for a monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port includes a power-taking component disposed inside a power-taking space of the port and engaged with the port so as to realize power taking, a control circuit powered by the power coming from the power-taking component, a carrier for carrying the control circuit, an antenna and a display unit both of which are electrically connected with the control circuit, and an enclosure member cooperative with the power-taking component so as to enclose the control circuit and display unit therein. The control circuit receives an external signal by the antenna and process the external signal so that the signal is provided to the display unit for displaying the same; a circular groove is defined in an external end of the power-taking component or defined in the enclosure member; and the antenna is placed into the circular groove. 1. An antenna mounting structure for a monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port , comprising a power-taking component disposed inside a power-taking space of a the power-taking port and engaged with the power-taking port so as to realise power taking , a control circuit powered by the power coming from the power-taking component , a carrier for carrying the control circuit , an antenna and a display unit both of which are electrically connected with the control circuit , and an enclosure member cooperative with the power-taking component so as to enclose the control circuit and display unit therein , wherein the control circuit receives an external signal by the antenna and process the external signal so that the signal is provided to the display unit for displaying the same; a circular groove is defined in an external end of the power-taking component or is defined in the enclosure member; and the antenna is placed into the circular groove.2. The antenna mounting structure for a monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port according to claim 1 , ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

AIR PRESSURE MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE TIRE AND VEHICLE TIRE CAPABLE OF OUTPUTTING AIR PRESSURE INFORMATION

Номер: US20130241723A1
Принадлежит: ROHM CO., LTD.

Vibration electric power generation is carried out by a relative parallel movement of a ferroelectric member including floating electrodes arranged in parallel and a movable member including electrets maintaining a surface electric potential of approximately 100 volts at a temperature of 100° C. and opposed electrode portions alternately arranged, the ferroelectric member and the movable member being provided in a tire. 1. A vehicle tire , comprising:a ferroelectric member including a plurality of floating electrode portions arranged ina line on one surface thereof;a movable member including a plurality of electret portions stably maintaining asurface electric potential of approximately 100 volts at a temperature of 100° C. and a pluralityof opposed electrode portions, the plurality of electret portions and the plurality of opposedelectrode portions being arranged in a line alternately so as to face the plurality of floatingelectrode portions, the movable member being supported by the ferroelectric member so thatthe plurality of electret portions and the plurality of opposed electrode portions are moved byan external vibration in parallel to the plurality of floating electrode portions;an air pressure sensor supplied with electric power generated by the movable member; anda wireless communication unit supplied with the electric power generated by themovable member, for transmitting air pressure data detected by the air pressure sensor to anoutside.)2. A wireless communication device comprising:an electric power generation unit;an electric power accumulation unit for accumulating electric power generated by the electric power generation unit;a sensor supplied with the electric power from the electric power accumulation unit to output sensed information;a wireless communication unit supplied with the electric power from the electric power accumulation unit, for transmitting the sensed information outputted by the sensor to outside of the wireless communication;a ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MONITORING TIRE CONDITIONS AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130257610A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed are an apparatus for monitoring tire conditions and a method thereof. The apparatus for monitoring tire conditions includes a plurality of transmitters transmitting condition report signals that do not include a measured internal condition, when the plurality of transmitters measure an internal condition of tires to determine that a change in the internal condition of the tires is in a predetermined range; and a receiver determining the internal condition of the tires previously transmitted by the corresponding transmitters as a current internal condition, when the receiver receives the condition report signals that do not include the internal condition transmitted from the transmitters. 1. An apparatus for monitoring tire conditions , comprising:a plurality of transmitters transmitting condition report signals that do not include a measured internal condition, when the plurality of transmitters measure an internal condition of tires to determine that a change in the internal condition of the tires is in a predetermined range; anda receiver determining the internal condition of the tires previously transmitted by the corresponding transmitters as a current internal condition, when the receiver receives the to condition report signals that do not include the internal condition transmitted from the transmitters.2. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: a display displaying the internal condition of the tires claim 1 , wherein the receiver provides the determined internal condition to the display so as to be displayed.3. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the internal condition includes air pressure and temperature.4. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein when the transmitters measure the internal condition of the tires to determine that the change in the internal condition of the tires is out of a predetermined range claim 1 , the transmitters transmit the condition report signals including the measured internal ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE LOAD ACTING ON A TIRE

Номер: US20130261991A1
Принадлежит: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.

A method and system for estimating the load acting on a tire, wherein data are obtained, representative of the deformation undergone by the tire on a rolling surface. The data obtained are processed in order to obtain a first quantity representative of the deformation extent within a first deformation region substantially corresponding to the footprint between the tire and the rolling surface and a second quantity, different from the first quantity, representative of the deformation extent in a second deformation region, the second region including the first deformation region and having a circumferential extension greater than the circumferential extension of the first deformation region, the second quantity being obtained starting from at least a part of the obtained data, which corresponds to a portion of the second deformation region which is external to the footprint. The load is estimated based on the first quantity and on the second quantity thus obtained. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for estimating a load acting on a tire , comprising:obtaining data representative of deformation undergone by the tire on a rolling surface;processing the obtained data in order to obtain a first quantity representative of deformation extent within a first deformation region substantially corresponding to a footprint between the tire and the rolling surface and a second quantity, different from the first quantity, representative of deformation extent in a second deformation region, said second region comprising the first deformation region and having a circumferential extension greater than a circumferential extension of the first deformation region, the second quantity being obtained starting from at least a part of the obtained data, which corresponds to a portion of said second deformation region which is external to the footprint; andestimating the load on the basis of the first quantity and the second quantity thus obtained.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE INFLATION PRESSURE OF A TIRE

Номер: US20130263655A1
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A method and system for estimating the inflation pressure of a tire in which data representative of the deformation undergone by the tire on a rolling surface are obtained. The obtained data are processed so as to obtain a first quantity representative of the extent of the deformation within a first deformation region substantially corresponding to the footprint between the tire and the rolling surface and a second quantity, different from the first quantity, representing the extent of the deformation in a second deformation region, said second region including the first deformation region and having a circumferential extension greater than the circumferential extension of the first deformation region, the second quantity being obtained starting from at least a part of the obtained data, which corresponds to a portion of said second deformation region that is external to the footprint. The pressure is estimated based on the first quantity and the second quantity thus obtained. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for estimating the inflation pressure of a tire , comprising:obtaining data representative of deformation undergone by the tire on a rolling surface;processing obtained data in order to obtain a first quantity representative of an extent of the deformation within a first deformation region substantially corresponding to a footprint between the tire and the rolling surface and a second quantity, different from the first quantity, representing extent of the deformation in a second deformation region, said second deformation region comprising the first deformation region and having a circumferential extension greater than a circumferential extension of the first deformation region, the second quantity being obtained starting from at least a part of the obtained data, which corresponds to a portion of said second deformation region which is external to the footprint; andestimating the pressure on the basis of the first quantity and of the second quantity thus obtained. ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE OF A VEHICLE TIRE

Номер: US20130274988A1
Автор: REYNES Jean-Luc
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In order to avoid the risk of false alarms by supplementing the pressure and temperature measurements with a particular monitoring of their change over time, there is proposed a method which includes: converting referenced pressure measurements (ΔP) into values of a magnitude calibrated in temperature called converted pressure (ΔP); monitoring for at least two sampling periods (n n) multiples of a measurement period, the change in a difference called significant (ΔQ) at each measurement moment between the values of the converted pressure (ΔP) and a referenced temperature (ΔT). The slope (p(n)) of these variations is monitored and signifies either an absence of leakage or an air leakage at a fast or slow rate. 1. A method for detecting air leakage from each tire of a vehicle , wherein two parameters of temperature (T) and of pressure (P) of the air inside the tire are measured at successive moments separated by a measurement period , the measurements of the two parameters (P , T) are referenced (ΔT , ΔP) , said method being characterized in that it consists:{'sub': 'T', 'in converting the referenced pressure measurements (ΔP) into values of a magnitude calibrated in temperature called converted pressure (ΔP),'}{'b': 1', '2', '3', '3, 'sub': 'T', 'in monitoring for at least two sampling periods (n, n, n) the change in a difference called significant (ΔQ) at each measurement moment between the values of the converted pressure (ΔP) and the referenced temperature (ΔT), these variations in the parameters being established over one and the same processing period greater than or equal to the highest sampling period (n),'}{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'in determining slopes (p(n)) of variation in the significant difference (ΔQ) for each sampling (n, n, n) over the processing period and,'}{'b': 1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '2, 'when the slope of variation (p(n)) of the difference (ΔQ) remains negative for at least one sampling (n, n, n) over the processing ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Central Tire Inflation Wheel Assembly and Valve

Номер: US20130276902A1
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The present invention is a central tire inflation system and a valve for use in the system including a casing securable to the rim of a vehicle in communication with the tire that houses a main body connectable to a pressurized fluid supply of the central tire inflation system, and a valve member moveable within the main body to control the flow of air through the valve. The valve can be mounted flush on the exterior surface of the rim or in a recessed position within the rim, and can be connected to a manifold that is able to control the flow of pressurized fluid from the central tire inflation system to each valve and tire connected to the valve. The operation of the manifold and pressurized fluid supply can be controlled utilizing a controller operably connected to the manifold and fluid supply. 1. A central tire inflation system to be utilized on a vehicle , the system comprising:a) at least a pair of wheel valves each including a casing securable to a rim of a vehicle, the casing having an open end and a closed end defining a cavity therein that is adapted to be in fluid communication with an interior of a vehicle tire, a main valve body engaged with the casing within the cavity, the main body including at least one aperture located at each of a lower and an upper end of an interior thereof, a valve member movably disposed within the interior of the main body and sealingly engageable with the main body, the valve member including a number of openings therein to enable fluid communication between the lower aperture in the main body and the cavity in the casing through the valve member, and a biasing member disposed between the main body and the valve member; andb) a pair of manifolds adapted to be secured to the vehicle and each operably connected to the lower aperture of the main body of one of the at least two valves and adapted to be operably connected to a pressurized air supply for the central tire inflation system, wherein the manifold includes a unitary ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

PIEZOELECTRIC BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TIRE LOAD

Номер: US20130278406A1
Автор: Weston David Alan
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Systems and methods of determining tire load from measured tire parameters include using a piezoelectric based sensor to obtain one or more contact patch parameters (e.g., contact patch entry time, contact patch exit time total contact patch time and contact patch angle) and one or more additional sensors to obtain tire pressure. Selected contact patch parameter measurements and pressure values are then compared with known combinations of contact patch parameter values and pressure values stored in a look-up table. A corresponding determined tire load value is then provided as electronic output. 1. A method of electronically determining tire load , comprising:determining tire pressure within a tire;determining one or more contact patch parameters related to the tire's operation within a contact patch area adjacent to a ground surface by analyzing the output of a piezoelectric sensor provided with the tire;electronically comparing the determined tire pressure and the one or more contact patch parameters to a database of known values to determine a corresponding tire load value for the tire; andproviding the determined corresponding tire load value for the tire as electronic output.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more contact patch parameters comprise a plurality of contact patch parameters respectively associated with a plurality of piezoelectric elements provided within the piezoelectric sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more contact patch parameters comprises one or more of a contact patch entry time claim 1 , contact patch exit time claim 1 , total contact patch time and contact patch angle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said one or more contact patch parameters are determined by identifying maximum and minimum values of the first derivative of the raw signal obtained from the piezoelectric sensor.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein said one or more contact patch parameters are determined by identifying zero crossings of the ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR LOCATING THE WHEELS OF A VEHICLE FITTED WITH A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING TIRE PRESSURE

Номер: US20130282225A1
Автор: Gerardiere Olivier
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE

The invention relates to a method for locating the wheels (R, R, R, R) of a motor vehicle (), each one including a wheel unit (WU, WU, WU, WU) having its own identifier and the vehicle including at least three antennas. The determination of the location of the wheel unit by the central processing unit () of the vehicle includes: 2. The locating method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that when the number of antennas is equal to four claim 1 , the transfer functions (fzleft claim 1 , fzright claim 1 , fzfront claim 1 , fzrear) are then identical.3. The locating method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that when the number of antennas is equal to three claim 1 , then the transfer function corresponding to the missing antenna (fzfront) is derived from the function of the antenna located opposite on the vehicle (fzrear).4. The locating method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that when the number of antennas is equal to three claim 1 , then three transfer functions are identical (fzleft claim 1 , fzright claim 1 , fzrear) and the function corresponding to the missing antenna (fzfront) is derived from the function of the antenna located opposite on the vehicle (fzrear).5. The locating method as claimed in claim 4 , characterized in that the function corresponding to the missing antenna (fzfront) is the mathematical NOT function of the function of the antenna located opposite on the vehicle (NOT(fzrear)).6. The locating method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the transfer functions (fzleft claim 1 , fzright claim 1 , fzfront claim 1 , fzrear) are continuous positive functions.7. The locating method as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the identical transfer functions (fzleft claim 2 , fzright claim 2 , fzfront claim 2 , fzrear) have the value:0 when the number of signals received is less than or equal to 5,1 when the number of signals received in greater than or equal to 20.8. The locating method as claimed in claim 4 , ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Central Tire Inflation Wheel Assembly, Valve and Central Tire Inflation System

Номер: US20130282232A1
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The present invention is a valve for use in a central tire inflation system including a casing securable to the rim of a vehicle in communication with the tire that houses a main body connectable to a pressurized fluid supply of the central tire inflation system, and a valve member moveable within the main body to control the flow of air through the valve. The valve can be mounted flush on the exterior surface of the rim or in a recessed position within the rim, and can be connected to a manifold that is able to control the flow of pressurized fluid from the central tire inflation system to each valve and tire connected to the valve. The operation of the manifold and pressurized fluid supply can be controlled utilizing a controller operably connected to the manifold and fluid supply, and to sensing devices in the valve that supply information regarding the operational conditions of the vehicle to the controller to assist in adjusting the inflation of the tires as necessary. 1. A central tire inflation system for a work vehicle supported by a set of inflatable wheels , the central tire inflation system comprising:a) an electronic control unit coupled to the load transducer configured to receive the load signals and to generate control signals at least partly in response thereto;b) an air manifold configured to receive the control signals from the electronic control unit, the control signals controlling actions of the air manifold to regulate the air supplied to the set of inflatable wheels; andc) at least one wheel valve operably connected to a wheel of the vehicle and including a casing securable to a rim of a vehicle, the casing having an open lower end and a closed upper end defining a cavity therein, the closed upper end including a pressure sensor secured thereto that is operably connected to the control unit.2. The system of wherein the pressure sensor is connected to an antenna that wirelessly transmits signals from the pressure sensor to the control unit.3. ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Rotary Joint

Номер: US20130284281A1
Принадлежит: AGCO International GMBH

A tyre inflation feed arrangement for a tyre supported on a wheel carried by a wheel rim rotatably mounted via a wheel hub on an axially outer end of an axle housing. The feed arrangement has an annular support body surrounding the outer end of the axle housing, and three concentric annular seals extending around an axially outwardly facing surface on the support body to seal two concentric annular chambers formed in the axial!y outwardly facing surface between the seals. A first of these annular chambers is connectable with pressurised air to inflate the associated tyre and the second annular chamber is connectable with pressurised air to operate a valve mounted on the wheel for admitting air into the tyre from the first annular chamber or exhausting air from the tyre. The annular seals are each mounted in a respective annular groove in the axially facing surface and each groove is also connectable with a source of pressurised air to press the seals against an annular contact surface on the wheel hub to seal the first and second annular chambers when the tyre is being inflated. The wheel hub is provided with first receiving means which open through the annular contact surface to receive air from the first annular chamber and conduct such air to the tyre and second receiving means which also opens through the annular contact surface to receive air from the second annular chamber and conduct such air to the valve mounted on the wheel. The support body is mounted on the axle housing in a location radially within bolts which attach the wheel to the hub to reduce the rubbing speed of the seals on the contact surface to reducing wear caused by the contact pressure of the seals. 1. A tyre inflation feed arrangement for a tyre supported on a wheel carried by a wheel rim rotatably mounted via a wheel hub on an axially outer end of an axle housing , the feed arrangement comprising a annular support body surrounding the outer end of the axle housing , three concentric annular ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20130289823A1
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A tire pressure adjustment method and system is provided. The method includes receiving from a plurality of sensors in a vehicle, tread depth data associated with tread depths at multiple points on a tire tread comprised by a tire on the vehicle. The tread depth data is analyzed. A tire pressure value for an internal portion of the tire is determined based on results of the analysis. The tire pressure value is associated with modifying a group of tread depths during operation of the vehicle. In response, a command signal is generated. The command signal is configured to command a tire pressure modification device to adjust a current tire pressure value of the internal portion of the tire to the determined tire pressure value. The command signal is transmitted to the tire pressure modification device resulting in the current tire pressure value being adjusted to determined tire pressure value. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a computer processor of a computing system from a first plurality of sensors in a vehicle, first tread depth data associated with first tread depths at multiple points on a first tire tread comprised by a first tire on said vehicle;first analyzing, by said computer processor, said first tread depth data;determining, by said computer processor based on results of said first analyzing, uneven tread wear patterns at said multiple points of said first tire tread;receiving, by said computer processor from a second plurality of sensors in said vehicle, sidewall data associated with sidewall portions of sidewalls on said first tire;second analyzing, by said computer processor, said sidewall data; anddetermining, by said computer processor based on results of said first analyzing, said second analyzing, and said uneven tread wear patterns, a first tire pressure value for a first internal portion of said first tire, wherein said first tire pressure value comprises a temporary tire pressure value is associated with modifying a first group of tread ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Pressure Monitoring Circuits and Methods

Номер: US20130289898A1
Принадлежит: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

A pressure monitoring device comprises an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to receive an analog signal and to convert the analog signal to a digital signal. The pressure monitoring device is configured to apply in a first state a first set of calibration coefficients to the digital signal, the first set of calibration coefficients being associated with a first pressure range. The pressure monitoring device is further configured to apply in a second state a second set of calibration values to the digital signal, the second set of calibration coefficients being associated with a second pressure range different than the first pressure range.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE MONITORING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130297144A1
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A tire inflation pressure obtaining unit obtains tire inflation pressure. An inflation pressure storing unit stores a tire inflation pressure after start of travel of a vehicle as an after-travel inflation pressure. A pressure reduction determining unit determines reduction in the tire inflation pressure based on the tire inflation pressure obtained. A reference pressure setting unit sets larger one of the after-travel inflation pressure and a predetermined lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when reduction in the tire inflation pressure is determined, and sets the lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when reduction in the tire inflation pressure is not determined. An alarm unit generates an alarm when the tire inflation pressure becomes below an alarm pressure threshold which is determined from the reference pressure. 1: A tire inflation pressure monitoring apparatus comprising:a tire inflation pressure obtaining unit which obtains tire inflation pressure;an inflation pressure storing unit which stores a tire inflation pressure after start of travel of a vehicle as an after-travel inflation pressure;a pressure reduction determining unit which determines reduction in the tire inflation pressure based on the tire inflation pressure obtained;a reference pressure setting unit which sets larger one of the after-travel inflation pressure and a predetermined lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when reduction in the tire inflation pressure is determined, and sets the lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when reduction in the tire inflation pressure is not determined; andan alarm unit which generates an alarm when the tire inflation pressure becomes below an alarm pressure threshold which is determined from the reference pressure.2: The tire inflation pressure ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATION RELATING TO CONDITION OF TIRE, TIRE ASSEMBLY, AND TIRE CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130298658A1
Автор: KANENARI Daisuke
Принадлежит: THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.

A transmission device of a tire condition monitoring system comprises a sensor which detects, as tire information, the condition of gas filled into a tire cavity region, a transmitter which transmits the detected tire information by radio, and a housing which covers the sensor and the transmitter. A surface of the housing defines an opening that connects an internal space within the housing and the tire cavity region. The opening extends on the surface of the housing while forming the shape of a straight line, a curved line, or a combination of a straight line and a curved line. The maximum value of the opening width orthogonal to the direction in which the opening extends is 0.8 mm or less. Even if a flat tire is fixed using a puncture sealant, tire information such as tire pressure information can be appropriately measured and acquired by this transmission device. 1. A transmission device provided in a tire cavity region for transmitting tire information related to a condition of a tire , the transmission device comprising:a sensor configured to detect a condition of gas filled in a tire cavity region encompassed by the tire and a rim, as tire information;a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the detected tire information; anda housing that covers the sensor and the transmitter, the housing including a surface that defines an opening that connects an internal space within the housing and the tire cavity region, the opening extending in an extending direction on the surface of the housing while forming a shape of a straight line, a curved line, or a combination of a straight line and a curved line, and a maximum value of an opening width orthogonal to the extending direction of the opening being not more than 0.8 mm.2. The transmission device according to claim 1 , whereinthe opening includes a portion, on either side in the extending direction, having an opening width that becomes narrower as the opening proceeds toward either side in the extending ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF RADIAL DEFORMATION OF A TYRE

Номер: US20130299007A1
Автор: Faretra Marco
Принадлежит: Barbalab S.r.I.

Described is a device () for monitoring the state of inflation of vehicle wheel tyres, the wheels comprising a rim () and a respective tyre () delimiting a hollow space () inside the wheel from the outside environment (). The device () comprises: a first end () equipped with a self-closing valve connectable to means for inflating and deflating the tyre (); a second end () sealingly connectable on a hole () in the rim () of the wheel; a cavity () interposed between the two ends () and () and sealingly delimited by a wall () which is integral with a body () of the device and by an elastically deformable partition () having an inside face subjected to the pressure inside the tyre and an outside face subjected to the atmospheric pressure of the outside environment; means () for generating and transmitting electromagnetic signals and a power source (); a switch () mounted in the cavity () and configured to drive the means () for generating and transmitting electromagnetic signals, where the deformable partition () comprises a contact element () operating on the switch () in such a way as to activate it in response to a deformation of the partition () itself. The device is adapted to be mounted in place of the inflation valve of a vehicle wheel tyre in order to provide the driver of the vehicle with indications about the state of radial deformation of the tyre, without increasing dimensions and weight compared to the original valve and without creating obstacles to fitting and removing the tyre. 15110010110310451. A device () for monitoring the state of inflation of vehicle wheel tyres , the wheels comprising a rim () and a respective tyre () delimiting a hollow space () inside the wheel from the outside environment () , the device () comprising:{'b': 53', '101, 'a first end () equipped with a self-closing valve connectable to means for inflating and deflating the tyre ();'}{'b': 99', '102', '100, 'a second end () sealingly connectable on a hole () in the rim () of the ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

TIRE WITH TIRE TAG

Номер: US20130299057A1
Автор: Kleckner James P.
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A pneumatic tire includes a tire body having a crown portion and a pair of sidewalls. At least one reinforcing belt is disposed in the crown portion of the tire. A tag is carried by the reinforcing belt. In one embodiment, the tag is disposed in the location of one of the reinforcing cords that is disposed in the reinforcing belt. In another embodiment, the tag is disposed at the splice of the reinforcing belt. An alternative version of the tire has the tag carried in a depression formed in the outer surface of the tire sidewall. The tag may be encapsulated with an encapsulation material that is also disposed in the depression. 1. A tire comprising:a tire body having a crown portion and a pair of sidewalls;at least one reinforcing belt disposed in the crown portion of the tire body; anda tag embedded within the reinforcing belt.2. The tire of claim 1 , further comprising at least two reinforcing belts disposed in the crown portion of the pneumatic tire body;one of the reinforcing belts being disposed radially outwardly of the other reinforcing belt; andthe tag carried by the outermost reinforcing belt.3. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the tag is an identification device.4. The tire of claim 3 , wherein the tag includes a body with a wire extending from the body.5. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the tag is a monitoring device.6. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing belt includes a plurality of spaced reinforcing cords; the plurality of spaced reinforcing cords including first and second adjacent reinforcing cords; and the tag being disposed intermediate the first and second adjacent reinforcing cords.7. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the tag includes a body with a wire extending from the body to define a longitudinal direction of the tag; the reinforcing belt including a first cord; the longitudinal direction of the tag being disposed parallel to the first cord.8. The tire of claim 7 , wherein the tag is spaced from the first cord.9. The tire of claim 1 , ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Method for determining a pivoting angle of a wheel unit mounted onto a snap-in inflation valve

Номер: US20130304416A1
Автор: Youri Vassilieff
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive GmbH

A method for determining a pivoting angle (α) of a wheel unit ( 12 ) mounted onto a snap-in inflation valve ( 10 ) includes the following three phases: observation of a curve representing the effect of gravity on the radial acceleration A mes of a wheel of the vehicle on a sensing axis Y′ which is related to the wheel unit and is not parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheel, by spectrum analysis of the gravity curve at a sampling frequency F s greater than an assumed rotation speed ω of the wheel, deduction of the actual rotation speed ω of the wheel, and determination of the pivoting angle α according to the formula cos   α = A mes _ ω 2  × R , where ω is the actual angular speed deduced from the observation of the curve, A mes is a mean value of the corrected radial acceleration, and R is a standardized radius of the wheel.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Arrangement Of A Tire Pressure Sensor Unit

Номер: US20130305818A1

An arrangement of a tire pressure sensor unit on the inner wall of the tread of a vehicle tire in a retaining device for the sensor unit is provided. The retaining device is connected to the inner wall, wherein a sealing compound is applied to the inner wall, or in the case of a retaining device having a closed bottom section which is connected to the inner wall, the sealing compound is applied to the bottom section facing the sensor unit. In the event that a foreign object punctures the inner wall, or punctures the inner wall and the bottom section, the sealing compound prevents at least a short-term loss of pressure caused by the hole resulting therefrom in that the sealing compound at least almost tightly seals the hole. 1. An arrangement for a vehicle tire having a tread with an inner wall , the arrangement comprising:a retaining device connected to the inner wall of the tread of the vehicle tire;a tire pressure sensor unit arranged in the retaining device;a sealing compound arranged between the sensor unit and the inner wall of the tread of the vehicle tire, wherein in an event of a puncture of the inner wall of the tread of the vehicle tire by a foreign object penetrating the inner wall, at least a short-term pressure loss due to the puncture is prevented via the sealing compound sealing the puncture at least nearly tightly.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining device comprises a closed bottom section connected to the inner wall of the tread of the vehicle tire claim 1 , and wherein the sealing compound is arranged between the sensor unit and a side of the closed bottom section of the retaining device facing the sensor unit; andwherein in an event of a puncture by a foreign object penetrating the inner wall and the bottom section of the retaining element, a short-term pressure loss due to the puncture is prevented by the sealing compound sealing the puncture at least nearly tightly.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Tire management system

Номер: US20130306192A1
Автор: Mark Kevin Hennig
Принадлежит: Equalaire Systems Inc

A tire management system for a truck or trailer comprising an axle having a first tire mounted thereto, the system comprising an air pressure supply connected to the tire so as to allow sealed communication of pressurized air between the air pressure supply and the first tire, and a first pilot-operated check valve in sealed fluid communication with the air pressure supply and with the first tire, the first pilot-operated check valve being configured to allow air to flow only from the air pressure supply to the first tire when a pilot of the first pilot check valve is not activated, and to allow air to flow between the first tire and the air pressure supply when the pilot of the first pilot-operated check valve is activated.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Determining a Tire Pressure Status

Номер: US20130311033A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Various embodiments may include methods and systems for determining a tire pressure status. The system may include at least one computer. An input defining an inflation status of one or more vehicle tires, as well as tire inflation data of the one or more tires, may be received. A specific value associated with an inflation event of the one or more vehicle tires may be calculated based on the inflation data. Further, one or more messages for outputting the specific value from one or more vehicle components may be generated and transmitted to the one or more vehicle components. The specific value may be output as one or more messages from the vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method for tire pressure status notification from a vehicle , the method comprising:receiving input defining an inflation status of one or more vehicle tires;receiving tire inflation data of the one or more tires;calculating a specific value associated with an inflation event of the one or more vehicle tires based on the inflation data comprising tire pressure, tire air temperature, and atmospheric pressure;generating one or more messages for outputting the specific value from one or more vehicle components; andtransmitting the one or more messages to the one or more vehicle components for outputting the specific value as one or more messages from the vehicle.2. The method of further comprising periodically sampling a pressure value of the one or more tires claim 1 , wherein the tire inflation data includes the sampled pressure value.3. The method of wherein the tire inflation data further includes at least one of a placard pressure value and a duration of inflation of the one or more tires.4. The method of further comprising periodically sampling the pressure value according to a sampling mode.5. The method of wherein the status input and the inflation data are received via one or more data packets transmitted from one or more tire pressure monitoring sensors.6. The method of wherein the ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

TIRE MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130312509A1
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A system and method for measuring, recording and reporting vehicle tire temperatures and/or pressures. In one aspect, a sensing device including a convex protective vessel, with pressure and/or temperature sensors enclosed therein. The sensing device is dropped freely within the interior of a tire prior to rim mounting. A movement sensor can also be included in the sensing device. The protective vessel, including all sensors, is not attached or connected in any way to the vehicle tire, rim, or valve stem such that the sensing device is independent of the vehicle tire, rim, and valve stem, and moves freely within the interior of the tire. A balancing set including a dummy device, substantially equal in weight to a sensing device, and means for connecting the dummy device to the sensing device at 180 degrees separation around the tire may also be employed. 1. A sensing apparatus for measuring a pressure and/or a temperature of gases in an interior of a tire , comprising:a protective vessel configured to move freely within the interior of the tire;pressure and/or temperature sensors enclosed within the protective vessel and configured to sense a current pressure and/or a current temperature of the gases in the interior of the tire;a transmitter configured to wirelessly convey to outside the tire data indicative of the current pressure and/or current temperature of gases in the interior of the tire; andwherein the protective vessel is configured with a porosity and elasticity allowing the pressure and/or the temperature conditions in the interior of the tire to freely penetrate the protective vessel and communicate directly with the pressure and/or the temperature sensors.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a receiver that receives the wirelessly conveyed data indicative of the current pressure and/or the current temperature of gases in the interior of the tire.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a processor and display for processing the ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Pneumatic Tire Having a Sealing Material on the Inside of the Tire

Номер: US20130319085A1

A vehicle pneumatic tire has a sealing material on the inside of the tire, which material approximately closes off a leak resulting from damage to the tire. A warning system is provided in a section of the tire having the sealing material. The warning system may be a sensor unit, which monitors the tire air pressure and is secured via an adhesive film to the inside of the tire having the sealing material. The adhesive film is adhered over a large surface area which is larger by an order of magnitude than a base surface of the sensor unit or of a sensor unit securing device. The adhesive film may cover the sensor unit so that it is located between the adhesive film and the inside of the tire. 1. A vehicle pneumatic tire , comprising:a sealing material on an interior side of the tire, which sealing material, when the tire is damaged, at least approximately closes off a resulting leak; and the sensor unit monitors pneumatic pressure in the tire,', 'the sensor unit is fastened via an adhesive film on the interior side of the tire equipped with the sealing material, the adhesive film being adhered over a large surface area onto the interior side of the tire,', 'the large surface area of the adhesive film is several times larger than a base surface of the sensor unit or of a holding device for the sensor unit, which base surface faces the interior side of the tire., 'a sensor unit provided in a section of the tire equipped with sealing material, wherein2. The vehicle pneumatic tire according claim 1 , wherein the adhesive film covers the sensor unit so that the sensor unit is situated between the adhesive film and the interior side of the tire.3. The vehicle pneumatic tire according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor unit is at least one of: (i) glued onto the adhesive film claim 1 , and (ii) held in a holding device provided at the adhesive film or formed into the latter.4. The vehicle pneumatic tire according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor unit is at least one of: (i) ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

WRONG OPERATION DETECTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM IN TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130321138A1
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A wrong operation detection device is disclosed for monitoring whether or not a calibration start for determining an initial deflation index is issued in a tire pressure unadjusted state after a deflation warning in a tire pressure monitoring system for detection of deflation of a tire. The device includes comparison means for comparing a first deflation index serving as a deflation index at any time point in a period from issue of the deflation warning to vehicle stop after the issue of the warning, with a second deflation index serving as a deflation index obtained after the calibration start; detection means for detection of wrong operation of a reset button based on a comparison result by the comparison means; and warning means for issuing a warning when the detection means detects the wrong operation. 1. A wrong operation detection device for monitoring whether or not a calibration start for determining an initial deflation index is issued in a tire pressure unadjusted state after a deflation warning in a tire pressure monitoring system for detection of deflation of a tire by comparison with the initial deflation index based on rotation speed information and/or a resonance frequency after adjusting pressure of the tire equipped on a vehicle , the wrong operation detection device comprising:comparison means for comparing a first deflation index serving as a deflation index at any time point in a period from issue of the deflation warning to vehicle stop after the issue of the warning, with a second deflation index serving as a deflation index obtained after the calibration start,detection means for detection of wrong operation of a reset button based on a comparison result by the comparison means, andwarning means for issuing a warning when the detection means detects the wrong operation.2. The wrong operation detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the comparison means determines a difference between the first deflation index and the second deflation ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING TIRE PRESSURE SIGNALS

Номер: US20130321139A1
Автор: Han Wenbin, Li Wei, XU Changwu
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The invention relates to a method and device for receiving and processing tire pressure signals. Said device comprises a first directional antenna, a second directional antenna, an amplifier, a signal converter and a micro-controller. The first directional antenna can be positioned near one of the front wheels of said vehicle, and its orientation points to another front wheel of said vehicle. The second directional antenna can be positioned near one of the rear wheels of said vehicle, said rear wheel and one of the front wheels are arranged diagonally, and the orientation of the second directional antenna points to another rear wheel of said vehicle. The amplifier can be connected to the first directional antenna and the second directional antenna to amplify the pressure signals transmitted by the transmitters and detected by the first directional antenna and the second directional antenna, respectively. The signal converter is used for converting the pressure signals in radio signal format to field strength signals. The micro-controller is used for receiving the converted field strength signals of the respective transmitters, and determining the tire positions where the respective transmitters are installed based on the magnitudes of the field strength signals of the respective transmitters. 1. A tire pressure signal receiving and processing device used for positioning the tires of a vehicle having four wheels , wherein each tire has one transmitter disposed thereon , said device comprises:a first directional antenna positioned near one of the front wheels of said vehicle, and its orientation pointing to another front wheel of said vehicle;a second directional antenna positioned near one of the rear wheels of said vehicle, said one of the rear wheels and said one of the front wheels being arranged diagonally, and the orientation of the second directional antenna pointing to another rear wheel of said vehicle;an amplifier connected to the first directional antenna ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTION RECEIVER

Номер: US20130321140A1
Автор: KUMAGAI Katsuhide

A multifunction receiver shared by an electronic key system and a tire pressure monitoring system. The electronic key system verifies an electronic key with a verification control unit of a vehicle body through wireless communication, and the tire pressure monitoring system monitors tire pressure of a tire by transmitting a tire pressure signal from a sensor arranged on the tire to the vehicle body through wireless communication. The multifunction receiver includes a trigger signal generation unit that generates a trigger signal when a level shift occurs in at least one of a first operation mode switch signal and a second operation mode switch signal from the verification control unit. A mode setting unit sets an operation mode based on the first operation mode switch signal and the second operation mode switch signal in response to the trigger signal received from the trigger signal generation unit. 1. A multifunction receiver shared by an electronic key system and a tire pressure monitoring system , wherein the electronic key system verifies an electronic key with a verification control unit of a vehicle body through wireless communication , and the tire pressure monitoring system monitors tire pressure of a tire by transmitting a tire pressure signal from a sensor arranged on the tire to the vehicle body through wireless communication , the multifunction receiver comprising:a trigger signal generation unit that generates a trigger signal when a level shift occurs in at least one of a first operation mode switch signal and a second operation mode switch signal from the verification control unit; anda mode setting unit that sets an operation mode based on the first operation mode switch signal and the second operation mode switch signal in response to the trigger signal received from the trigger signal generation unit.2. The multifunction receiver according to claim 1 , wherein the operation mode set by the mode setting unit is either one of an electronic key ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for the Encrypted Radio Transmission of Data

Номер: US20130322629A1

A method is provided for encrypted radio transmission of data telegrams spaced apart in time in a sequence between a transmitter and a receiver of a system, wherein a key is changeable and is cryptologically derived from a current piece of information. The time elapsed between a preceding telegram and the encrypted telegram implementing the desired data transmission is used as the key. The time span results from a value or entry of a parameter present in the system. The duration in the transmitter and the receiver is determinable from a previously transmitted value or entry of a parameter, or derived only in the transmitter and wirelessly transmitted to the receiver for a future telegram. In a motor vehicle tire pressure monitoring system, the transmitted data originate from a tire sensor and are wirelessly transmitted in an encrypted manner to a vehicle body. 1. A method for encrypted radio transmission of data between a transmitter and a receiver of a system , the method comprising the acts of:transmitting encrypted short telegrams mutually spaced apart in time, wherein an encryption key is changeable; andusing an elapsed time period between a preceding telegram and the encrypted telegram transmitting the data as the encryption key, said time period being a result of a value or an amount of a parameter present in the system.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the system is a tire pressure control system of a motor vehicle and wherein data to be transmitted originates from a sensor provided in a vehicle tire wirelessly transmitted in an encrypted manner to the receiver provided at a vehicle body claim 1 , andwherein the value or the amount of one of the following parameters or a quantity derived therefrom is used for defining the time period:a pressure in the vehicle tire determined by the sensor,a temperature in the vehicle tire determined by the sensor,a rotational speed of the vehicle tire,a rotating direction of the vehicle tire,a vertical tire force ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TIRE PRESSURE

Номер: US20130325261A1
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A method for adjusting the pressure in at least one first and one second tire of a vehicle from a starting value to a target value, includes that the target value is located between the starting value and a pressure of a pressure reservoir. The method includes allowing air to flow through a first line between the first tire and the reservoir and through a second line between the second tire and the reservoir, determining which tire is likely to reach the target value sooner and throttling the air flow through the line of the tire identified in the determining increasing the air flow through the line of the tire that was not identified in the step of determining. 19211422. A method for adjusting the pressure in at least one first and one second tire ( , ) of a vehicle () from a starting value (p , p) to a target value (p , p) , where the target value (p , p) is located between the starting value *Ip , p) and a pressure of a pressure reservoir (; ) , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 7', '9', '4', '22', '20', '21', '4', '22, 'a) allowing air to flow through a first line () between the first tire () and the reservoir (; ) and through a second line () between the second tire () and the reservoir (; );'}{'b': '9', 'sub': '9z', 'b) determining which tire (), is likely to reach the target value (p) thereof sooner;'}{'b': 7', '9', '21, 'c) throttling the air flow through the line () of the tire () identified in step b) or increasing the air flow through the line of the tire () that was not identified in step b).'}29219. The method according to claim 1 , in which the pressure in the tires ( claim 1 , ) is monitored in order to determine which tire () is likely to reach the target value (p) thereof sooner.39. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the tilt angle (θ) of the vehicle in order to determine which tire () is likely to reach the target value (p) thereof sooner.479. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of c) throttling ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS PROPORTIONAL FLOW INDICATION FOR A TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130335214A1
Принадлежит: STEMCO LP

A flow indication system for a central tire inflation system is provided. The flow indication system provides a venturi in fluid communication with the conduit providing air to a tire. A pressure reading is taken at the inlet and throat of the venturi and the air flowing through the venturi is calculated based on the pressure differential. According to some embodiments, the pressure readings are provided to a microcontroller that uses a table and interpolation algorithms to calculate the flow of the air flowing through the venturi, such as the mass of air in a given unit of time (grams/second for example). In one embodiment, two separate pressure sensors are coupled to different ends of a narrowed orifice that causes a pressure change in the flow as flow rate increases in the throat of the sensor. This pressure change is then used to calculate a proportional flow that can then be broadcast to various parties instead of an on/off reading 1. A central tire inflation system for maintaining tire inflation on a vehicle , the central tire inflation system comprising:a conduit forming a fluid flow path to place a vehicle air source in fluid communication with at least one vehicle tire;a flow sensor in fluid communication with the conduit and the at least one vehicle tire; a calculator, the calculator to receive at least one flow signal from the flow sensor and calculates a flow rate based on the at least one flow signal, the calculator outputs a flow rate signal;', 'a comparator, the comparator to receive the calculated flow rate form the calculator and compare the flow rate to a first flow rate threshold, wherein the comparator outputs an alarm signal when the flow rate violates the first flow rate threshold;', 'a transmitter, the transmitter to emit the flow rate signal and the alarm signal; and, 'a flow sensor unit operably connected to the flow sensor, the flow sensor unit comprisinga display, the display viewable by an operator and operably connected to the flow ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Monitoring Component of an Onboard Power-Taking Port

Номер: US20130335215A1
Автор: Li Zhitao
Принадлежит: STEELMATE CO., LTD.

A monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port includes a power-taking component disposed inside a power-taking space of the power-taking port and engaged with the power-taking port so as to realize power taking, a control circuit powered by the power coming from the power-taking component, a carrier for carrying the control circuit, and a display unit electrically connected with the control circuit. The control circuit receives an external signal by the antenna and process the external signal so that the signal is provided to the display unit for displaying the same; and the antenna and display unit are disposed at an external end of the power-taking component. 1. A monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port , comprising a power-taking component disposed inside a power-taking space of the power-taking port and engaged with the power-taking port so as to realise power taking , a control circuit powered by the power coming from the power-taking component , a carrier for carrying the control circuit , and a display unit electrically connected with the control circuit , wherein the control circuit receives an external signal buy the antenna and process the external signal so that the signal is provided to the display unit for displaying the same; and the antenna and display unit are disposed at an external end of the power-taking component.2. The monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port according to claim 1 , wherein the power-taking component includes a main body claim 1 , a first power-taking electrode and a second power-taking electrode; the second power-taking component passes through the main body and then is connected with a second connective electrode of the power-taking port; and the first power-taking electrode passes through the main body and then is connected with a first connective electrode of the power-taking port.3. The monitoring component of an onboard power-taking port according to claim 1 , wherein the main body of the ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

FORMED FLANGE FOR PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE STEM MOUNT

Номер: US20130340516A1
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS US, INC.

A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation. 1. A tire pressure monitoring assembly comprising:an elastic valve stem including an inner portion, an outer portion and a cavity extending from the inner portion to the outer portion;a valve body disposed within the cavity and defining a bore;a sensor housing secured to the valve stem by a fastening member; andan anti-rotation feature disposed between the sensor housing and at least one of the valve body and the valve stem for preventing relative rotation of the sensor housing relative to the at least one of the valve body and the valve stem.2. The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the anti-rotation feature comprises a tab on one of the valve stem and the sensor housing and an indentation receiving the tab on the other of the valve stem and the sensor housing.3. The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein anti-rotation feature comprises a tab on the sensor housing that corresponds to an indentation on the elastic valve stem.4. The assembly as recited in claim 3 , wherein the tab and indentation define an angular relationship between the valve stem and sensor housing.5. The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the valve body extends outwardly from the elastic valve stem and includes a barb engageable with a fastener supported on the sensor housing.6. The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the anti-rotation feature comprises a first interlocking shape defined by the elastic valve stem corresponding to a second interlocking shape defined on the sensor housing.7. The assembly as recited in where in the anti-rotation feature is disposed on the valve body and corresponds with an opening of the sensor housing.8. The assembly as recited in claim 7 , wherein the valve body includes a shape that corresponds with a feature within an opening of the ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

PASSIVE PRESSURE REGULATION MECHANISM

Номер: US20140000756A1
Автор: Richardson Brandon
Принадлежит: APERIA TECHNOLOGIES

A pump system including a drive mechanism that provides a pumping force, a primary pump including a first pump cavity, an actuating element in reciprocal relation with the first pump cavity, and an outlet fluidly connected to a reservoir, a force translator that facilitates pump force transfer from the drive mechanism to the actuating element, a pressure regulation mechanism including a reciprocating pump that includes a pump chamber including an inlet manifold fluidly connected to the reservoir, a valve located within the inlet manifold, and a reciprocating element in reciprocal relation with the pump chamber. The pressure regulation mechanism preferably passively ceases force transfer from the drive mechanism to the primary pump based on the pressure of the reservoir. 1. An energy extraction system that extracts energy from a rotating surface having a normal vector at a non-zero angle to a gravity vector , the system comprising:an extraction mechanism configured to statically mount to the rotating surface; a rotating mode, wherein the extraction mechanism rotates relative to the eccentric mass during rotating surface rotation; and', 'a non-rotating mode, wherein the extraction mechanism is static relative to the eccentric mass during rotating surface rotation., 'an eccentric mass operable between2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a force element that selectively fixes an angular position of the eccentric mass in the non-rotating mode to an angular position of the extraction mechanism relative to a gravity vector.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the force element comprises a friction element.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the extraction mechanism comprises a pump comprising an actuating element reciprocally coupled to a chamber claim 1 , the pump operable in an extraction mode claim 1 , wherein the actuating element is operable between a first position and a second position in the extraction mode.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising an ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Applications for nanopillar structures

Номер: US20140001432A1
Принадлежит: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC

A disclosed method of fabricating a hybrid nanopillar device includes forming a mask on a substrate and a layer of nanoclusters on the hard mask. The hard mask is then etched to transfer a pattern formed by the first layer of nanoclusters into a first region of the hard mask. A second nanocluster layer is formed on the substrate. A second region of the hard mask overlying a second region of the substrate is etched to create a second pattern in the hard mask. The substrate is then etched through the hard mask to form a first set of nanopillars in the first region of the substrate and a second set of nanopillars in the second region of the substrate. By varying the nanocluster deposition steps between the first and second layers of nanoclusters, the first and second sets of nanopillars will exhibit different characteristics.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

SMART TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR, SMART TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM USING SAME

Номер: US20140002258A1
Автор: Chen Hsin-Chien
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A smart tire pressure monitoring system includes a plurality of smart tire pressure sensors respectively installed in one respective tire of a vehicle for communication with an electronic control unit in the vehicle through a wireless communication protocol. Each smart tire pressure sensor includes a LF receiver for receiving a low frequency communication signal from the electronic control unit, an encoding identification unit for recognizing the low frequency communication signal and fetching and modulating a corresponding ID code, and a RF transmitter for transmitting the modulated ID code to the electronic control unit to establish communication. 1. A smart tire pressure sensor , comprising:a microcontroller;a pressure sensor electrically connected to said microcontroller and adapted for sensing the tire pressure value of a tire;a LF receiver electrically connected to said microcontroller and adapted for receiving a low frequency communication signal;a RF transmitter electrically connected to said microcontroller;a battery unit electrically connected to said microcontroller to provide the smart tire pressure sensor with the necessary working electricity;an encoding identification unit having installed therein a plurality of predetermined ID codes, said encoding identification unit being electrically connected to said microcontroller and controllable by said microcontroller to recognize the low frequency communication signal received by said LF receiver and to fetch and modulate one respective said ID code for transmission to an electronic control unit in a vehicle by said RF transmitter to let the smart tire pressure sensor establish communication with said electronic control unit; andan accelerometer sensor electrically connected to said microcontroller and adapted for sensing an acceleration value of said tire and stopping said encoding identification unit from operation upon detection of said acceleration value.2. The smart tire pressure sensor as claimed in ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

MAGNETICALLY MOUNTED WIRELESS TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140007666A1
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A tire monitoring system includes at least one magnet having an exposed face adapted to magnetically attach to an inner barrel of a vehicle wheel within a chamber created between the wheel and a vehicle tire mounted to the wheel. The magnet is connected to a tire monitoring device having a sensor contained therein. The tire monitoring device is attached to the inner barrel using the magnet and positioned in the chamber with the sensor exposed to and sensing a condition present in the chamber. The tire monitoring device can also include a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting a signal indicating the condition. 1. A tire monitoring system , comprising:at least one magnet adapted to magnetically attach to a metal vehicle wheel within a chamber created between the wheel and a vehicle tire mounted to the wheel; anda tire monitoring device having a sensor contained therein, the tire monitoring device attached to the magnet and exposed to the chamber such that the sensor is exposed to and senses a condition present in the chamber.2. The tire monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the tire monitoring device is connected to a frame claim 1 , including by fasteners claim 1 , adhesives claim 1 , clamping claim 1 , or staking.3. The tire monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the frame is attached to one of a rigid plate or a flexible strap.4. The tire monitoring system of claim 3 , wherein the rigid plate or flexible strap is a magnetically permeable material claim 3 , the magnetically permeable material is one of a metal claim 3 , a resilient material claim 3 , a magnetic or magnetized material claim 3 , or a flexible polymeric material.5. The tire monitoring system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one magnet is connected to the plate or strap claim 3 , and the plate or strap is positioned in alignment with a rotational direction of the wheel.6. The tire monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the tire monitoring device includes a body containing the sensor and ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Tire detection data transmission system and the setting method thereof

Номер: US20140011455A1
Принадлежит: Orange Electronic Co Ltd

A tire detection data transmission system and the setting method thereof include at least one monitoring device, for detecting the condition of vehicle tires and generating tire information, which is transmitted via a RF signal to a transfer device. The transfer device then uses a Bluetooth signal to transmit the received tire information to a mobile communication device. The RF signal emitted by the monitoring device includes at least the tire information and the identification code of the monitoring device. The identification code makes subsequent updates to the settings of the monitoring device simpler and more convenient.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Traveling Device

Номер: US20140012466A1
Автор: TANNO Atsushi
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A traveling device includes a pneumatic tire mounted on a vehicle, an air pressure adjusting device that adjusts air pressure of the pneumatic tire, and an air pressure control device that increases the air pressure to be higher than a recommended inflation pressure when travel speed of the vehicle is not more than a designated speed. 1. A traveling device , comprising:a pneumatic tire mounted on a vehicle;an air pressure adjusting device that adjusts air pressure of the pneumatic tire; andan air pressure control device that increases the air pressure to be higher than a recommended inflation pressure when travel speed of the vehicle is not more than a designated speed.2. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure control device increases the air pressure to be higher than the recommended inflation pressure when the vehicle is accelerating.3. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure control device makes the air pressure to be equal to the recommended inflation pressure when the vehicle is braking.4. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure control device makes the air pressure to be equal to the recommended inflation pressure when the vehicle is turning or an electronic stability control system of the vehicle is activated.5. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure control device makes the air pressure to be equal to the recommended inflation pressure when a distance between the vehicle and a vehicle that drives ahead of the vehicle is not more than a designated value.6. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure control device changes the air pressure based on road conditions.7. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure control device increases the air pressure to be higher than the recommended inflation pressure when the vehicle is parked.8. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION BASED TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

Номер: US20140012535A1
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In indirect tire pressure monitoring of tires of a vehicle, the following steps and means to carry out the same, respectively, are contemplated: 144-. (canceled)45. A method of indirect tire pressure monitoring of tires of a vehicle , comprising:providing a tire classification database indicating at least one classified tire type;determining a vehicle tire type for the vehicle on the basis of vehicle data in including information on at least one tire currently used with the vehicle;determining whether the vehicle tire type can be associated to one of the at least one classified tire type; andin the case an association is determined, monitoring tire pressure according to the associated classified tire type, wherein, determining whether the vehicle tire type can be associated to one of the at least one classified tire type fails, tire pressure monitoring is performed on the basis of at least one of a default parameter setting and a default operation mode.46. The method of claim 45 ,wherein the tire classification database indicates, in association to each of the at least one classified tire type, at least one of at least one parameter setting for tire pressure monitoring and at least one operation mode for tire pressure monitoring; and further comprising retrieving at least one of the at least one parameter setting and at least one operation mode from the tire classification database, wherein tire pressure monitoring is performed according to the retrieved at least one parameter setting and operation mode; and/orwherein determining the vehicle tire type includes determining an overall vehicle tire type for the vehicle, wherein tire pressure monitoring is preferably performed for at least two different tires of the vehicle according to the associated classified tire type; and/orwherein determining the vehicle tire type is performed to determine an individual vehicle tire type for at least two different tires of the vehicle; and/orwherein determining whether the vehicle ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR LOCATING THE POSITION OF THE WHEELS OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20140019003A1
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Method for locating the position of the wheels of a vehicle, each equipped with an electronic module for measuring operational parameters of each wheel, includes: controlling the transmission, by the module equipping that wheel, of n signals transmitted at times tto tfor given angular positions θto θof the module, to a connected central processing unit, and to speed sensors each positioned close to a wheel, capable of delivering, values convertible into angular values, data representing the orientation of the wheel. The central processing unit is programmed to calculate, for each series of angular values δto δprovided by a wheel measuring sensor at the times tto t, a characteristic value V1-Vr representing the dispersion of the values δ, (δ-θ) . . . (δ-θ), and to compare the characteristic values to allocate, to the electronic module, the position of the wheel located close to the wheel speed sensor. 2. The locating method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the speed of movement Vof the vehicle (V) is measured and in that a threshold speed Vis determined beyond which an inhibit procedure is used: {'sub': v', 's', 'n', 'n', 'n', '1', '2', '2', 'n', 'n, 'consisting, when the speed of movement Vof the vehicle (V) becomes less than the threshold speed Vin storing the characteristic values V1, V2 . . . Vr of the r dispersions of values •, (•-•) . . . (•-•), and in suspending the locating procedure,'}}{'sub': v', 's', 'n', 'n', 'n', 'd', 'd, 'b': 5', '8', '1', '4', '13', '16, 'at the end of which, when the speed of movement Vagain becomes greater than the threshold value V, the locating procedure is restarted after receiving a first signal (RFd) coming from the electronic module (-) equipping the wheel (-) in the process of being located, on the basis of dispersions, on the one hand characterized by the stored characteristic values V1, V2 . . . Vr and on the other hand centered on values corresponding to the values •-•calculated from the values measured by each ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Tire pressure monitoring using half duplex transponder frequency shift

Номер: US20140022069A1
Автор: Alfons Lichtenegger
Принадлежит: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A tire pressure sensor has an RFID (radio frequency identification) device having a parallel resonant circuit including an inductor and a first capacitor for generating a first radio frequency (RF) signal for transmission to a reader circuit, and a second capacitor coupled across the parallel resonant circuit by a first switch in a first position and generating a second RF signal for transmission to the reader circuit. A capacitive pressure sensor is coupled across the parallel resonant circuit by the first switch in a second position for generating a third frequency RF signal for transmission to the reader, wherein a difference in frequency between the first and third RF signals is indicative of a pressure of a tire.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Device for Adapting the Tire Pressure During Travel

Номер: US20140034202A1

A device for adapting actual tire pressure of a tire of a wheel of a vehicle axle to a current setpoint tire pressure during travel includes a chassis-side central device and a wheel-related pneumatic pressure-control device. The pressure control device includes a second connection which is at the actual tire pressure. A control valve with an open position connects a first connection to the second connection, and with a blocking position blocks this connection. A pilot control valve performs pilot control of the control valve. The pressure control device also has a bypass line, which bypasses the control valve and the pilot control valve, connects the first connection to the second connection, and has a non-return valve which opens in the inflation direction of the tire and blocks in the deflation direction of the tire.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TIRE CONDITION USING IDEAL GAS LAW

Номер: US20140039752A1
Автор: Juzswik David L.
Принадлежит: TRW AUTOMOTIVE U.S. LLC

An apparatus is provided for determining a tire operating condition including a tire-based sensor for sensing tire pressure and temperature and transmitting a signal indicative thereof and a vehicle ignition system. A vehicle-based receiver/controller is provided for receiving the signal from the tire-based sensor and for detecting the state of the vehicle ignition system. The controller provides an error signal when the sensed tire pressure is less than a set threshold value Pand resets the error signal when the sensed tire pressure is greater than a reset threshold value P. The receiver/controller determines the set threshold value Pand the reset threshold value Pas a function of a calculated warm tire pressure value P, determines a mole value N of the tire pressure, and adjusts the determined set threshold value Pand the reset threshold value Pin response to the vehicle ignition state and a change in the determined mole value N. A display is provided for displaying the error signal from the vehicle-based receiver/controller. 1. An apparatus for determining a tire operating condition comprising:a tire-based sensor for sensing tire pressure and temperature and transmitting a signal indicative thereof;a vehicle ignition system;{'sub': set', 'rst', 'set', 'rst', 'warm', 'set', 'rst, 'a vehicle-based receiver/controller for receiving the signal from the tire-based sensor and for detecting the state of the vehicle ignition system, said controller providing an error signal when the sensed tire pressure is less than a set threshold value Pand resetting the error signal when the sensed tire pressure is greater than a reset threshold value P, the vehicle-based receiver/controller determining the set threshold value Pand the reset threshold value Pas a function of a calculated warm tire pressure value P, determining a mole value N of the tire pressure and adjusting the determined set threshold value Pand the reset threshold value Pin response to the vehicle ignition state ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

TIRE LOCATION INFORMATION TRANSMITTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140043153A1
Автор: LIM Ji Hyung
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

Provided are an apparatus and method for transmitting information on a location of a tire with information on pressure of the tire. The present disclosure provides logic for calculating rotation angles among a plurality of magnetic field samples obtained from a geomagnetic sensor, calculating rotational directions, and determining the left/right locations of the tire on the basis of the number of times of accumulation of the rotational directions. 1. A tire location information transmitting apparatus comprising:a geomagnetic sensor located in a tire of a vehicle to detect a magnetic field; anda control unit receiving information on samples of the magnetic field detected by the geomagnetic sensor and performing a logic operation for determining a location of the tire,wherein, in the location determining logic operation, a rotation angle between the samples is calculated, and the location of the tire is determined by using at least one of a value of the rotation angle and a rotational direction.2. The tire location information transmitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines that the location of the tire is the left when the rotational direction is counter clockwise and determines that the location of the tire is the right when the rotational direction is clockwise.3. The tire location information transmitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit measures the number of times of cases where the rotational direction is counter clockwise and the number of times of cases where the rotational direction is clockwise claim 1 , determines whether the numbers of times are equal to or greater than a critical value claim 1 , and determines the location of the tire.4. The tire location information transmitting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines that the location of the tire is the left when the rotation angle is positive and determines that the location of the tire is the right when the rotation angle is negative.5. The ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140043154A1
Автор: Lundqvist Torbjörn
Принадлежит:

The invention comprises a tire pressure monitoring system. One system comprises a tire pressure monitor that signals to a user with audio alarm and visual alarm. Another component is the use of a tire air pressure balancing device with a safety trigger to ensure that dual tire systems share air but that stop sharing air in the case of rapid air pressure drop as in cases of tire blow out. 1. A tire pressure monitoring system comprising a tire pressure sensor and a transmitter for sending an RF signal to a receiver when a tire pressure drops below a predefined pressure differential;the tire pressure sensor is mounted on an axle or an axle hub more than ten centimeters from a valve stem on a tire.2. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is made of a membrane that continuously monitors pressure but only sends an alarm when the tire pressure drops below a predefined pressure differential by closing an electrical circuit.3. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the pressure sensor battery can be exchanged with a fresh battery without having to remove the tire or the sensor from the sensor mount.4. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor measures tire pressure at ambient temperature.5. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is in a housing body.6. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising an LED that flashes when the tire pressure drops below the predefined pressure differential.7. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver has an LED or speaker for signaling that the tire pressure dropped below a predefined pressure differential.8. The tire pressure monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the predefined pressure differential is between 3 psi and 10 psi.960. A tire pressure monitoring system wherein a captured reference air pressure is sealed in a reference chamber () and is in continuous ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE DECREASE DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM THEREFOR

Номер: US20140046602A1
Автор: Wada Mitsuhiro
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A tire pressure decreased detection apparatus comprising rotation speed information detection means, rotation acceleration information calculation means, resonance frequency estimate means for time-series estimating a torsional resonance frequency of the rotation speed information, correlation calculation means for, regarding left and right wheels of driving wheels, calculating a time series correlation of the rotation acceleration information of the left and right wheels, and determination means for determining a decrease in pressure of the tires based on the estimated torsional resonance frequency. In a case where the correlation exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the resonance frequency estimate means stops estimating the torsional resonance frequency. 1. A tire pressure decreased detection apparatus comprising:rotation speed information detection means for regularly detecting rotation speed information of tires of wheels of a vehicle,rotation acceleration information calculation means for calculating rotation acceleration information of the tires from the rotation speed information obtained by the rotation speed information detection means,resonance frequency estimate means for time-series estimating a torsional resonance frequency of the rotation speed information from the rotation speed information obtained by the rotation speed information detection means,correlation calculation means for, regarding left and right wheels of driving wheels, calculating a time series correlation of the rotation acceleration information of the left and right wheels calculated by the rotation acceleration information calculation means, anddetermination means for determining a decrease in pressure of the tires based on the estimated torsional resonance frequency,wherein in a case where the correlation calculated by the correlation calculation means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the resonance frequency estimate means takes that a periodic noise from the driving ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Tpms connected to propulsion system

Номер: US20140052332A1
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

A tire pressure monitoring system which is linked to the control unit or other control device of a vehicle which limits the operation, or completely disables the operation of, the vehicle when the pressure in one or more of the tires of the vehicle is insufficient. The operation of the vehicle may be limited so as to completely disable the operation of the engine, transmission, or a combination of both. The rotational speed of the engine may be limited, or the operation of the transmission may be limited. A combination of limitations may be placed on both the engine and transmission, to prohibit the vehicle from being operated at unsafe speeds due to the tire pressure in one or more of the tires being at an undesirable level.

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE DECREASE DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM THEREFOR

Номер: US20140053625A1
Автор: Wada Mitsuhiro
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A tire pressure decrease detection apparatus comprising: rotation speed information detection means, rotation acceleration information calculation means, resonance frequency estimate means for time-series estimating a torsional resonance frequency of the rotation speed information, correlation calculation means for, regarding front and rear right wheels and front and rear left wheels, respectively calculating time series correlations of the rotation acceleration information, and judgment means for judging a decrease in pressure of the tires based on the estimated torsional resonance frequency. In a case where the correlations exceed predetermined threshold values, the resonance frequency estimate means takes that a periodic noise from a road surface is generated in the vicinity of the torsional resonance frequency and stops estimating the torsional resonance frequency of the front and rear wheels of the side exceeding the threshold value. 1. A tire pressure decrease detection apparatus comprising:rotation speed information detection means for regularly detecting rotation speed information of tires of wheels of a vehicle,rotation acceleration information calculation means for calculating rotation acceleration information of the tires from the rotation speed information obtained by the rotation speed information detection means,resonance frequency estimate means for time-series estimating a torsional resonance frequency of the rotation speed information from the rotation speed information obtained by the rotation speed information detection means,correlation calculation means for, regarding front and rear right wheels and front and rear left wheels, respectively calculating time series correlations of the rotation acceleration information calculated by the rotation acceleration information calculation means, andjudgment means for judging a decrease in pressure of the tires based on the estimated torsional resonance frequency,wherein in a case where the correlations ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140055255A1
Автор: KIM Jae Kwon
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

Provided are an apparatus and method for monitoring tire pressure, and in particular, a method of identifying a position of a TPM sensor attached to a tire using tooth data of ABS. The apparatus identifies the position of the TPM sensor using a point where tooth data of ABS has a variation different for each wheel, by estimating wheel tooth data from wheel position angle information measured by a rotation sensor of the TPM sensor, comparing the actual measured value with the estimated value, and recognizing that the TPM sensor is attached to a tire where the actual measured value is the same as or closest to the estimated value. 1. An apparatus for monitoring tire pressure , comprising:a rotation sensor measuring position angle information of a tire of a vehicle;a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensor including the rotation sensor and attached to the tire to transmit ID information and the position angle information of the tire measured by the rotation sensor;a wheel tooth counter sensor sensing wheel tooth counter and transmitting wheel tooth data; andan electronic control unit (ECU) receiving the position angle information of the tire from the TPM sensor, receiving the wheel tooth data from the wheel tooth counter sensor, and comparing the position angle information with the wheel tooth data to allocate an ID of the TPM sensor to the tire.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ECU receives first position angle information and second position angle information from the TPM sensor claim 1 , estimates wheel tooth data upon reception of the second position angle information from a difference between the first position angle information and the second position angle information claim 1 , and allocates the ID of the TPM sensor to a tire where the wheel tooth data received from the wheel tooth counter sensor is the same as the estimated wheel tooth data.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ECU converts the difference between the first position angle information ...

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