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US5583482A
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Device for monitoring tires with transmission of electric signals through the wheel disks
Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA
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Filing: 1994-06-24
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2014-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for monitoring tires, including a central processing unit and forach wheel a measuring sensor connected by an electrical connection to a mobile antenna integral with a hub of the wheel as well as a stationary antenna integral with the hub carrier of the wheel and coupled to the stationary antenna. The central processing unit supplies the sensor with power and analyzes the measurement signals of the sensor. The electrical connection includes at least one electric conductor passing through a bolt for fastening the wheel on the hub.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Francois Chamussy
- 👤 Jean-Louis Gesta
- 👤 Bernard Taillandier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C23/00; B60C23/02; B60C23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A device for monitoring tires, comprising a central processing unit and for each wheel a measuring sensor connected by electrical connection means to a mobile antenna integral with a hub of the wheel as well as a stationary antenna integral with a hub carrier of said wheel and the measuring sensor being coupled to said stationary antenna, said central processing unit supplying said sensor with power and analyzing the measurement signals of said sensor, wherein the electrical connection means comprise at least one electric conductor passing through a fastening bolt for fastening the wheel on the hub, wherein each measuring sensor is fastened to an end of the fastening bolt on an exterior side of the wheel, and wherein an inductive type electric connector is placed at an end of the fastening bolt for assuring electric connection between the sensor and the at least one electric conductor that passes through the fastening bolt.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
153 words
A device for monitoring tires, comprising a central processing unit and for each wheel a measuring sensor connected by electrical connection means to a mobile antenna integral with a hub of the wheel as well as a stationary antenna integral with a hub carrier of said wheel and the measuring sensor being coupled to said stationary antenna, said central processing unit supplying said sensor with power and analyzing the measurement signals of said sensor, wherein the electrical connection means comprise at least one electric conductor passing through a fastening bolt for fastening the wheel on the hub, wherein each measuring sensor is fastened to an end of the fastening bolt on an exterior side of the wheel, and wherein an inductive type electric connector is placed at an end of the fastening bolt for assuring electric connection between the sensor and the at least one electric conductor that passes through the fastening bolt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 1, wherein the stationary antenna is integral with a support of an anti-locking wheel sensor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 1, wherein the mobile antenna is integral with a counting ring of an anti-locking wheel sensor.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for monitoring tires comprising: a measuring sensor connected to a tire; a hub on which the tire is mounted; a fastening bolt for fastening the tire to the hub; a mobile antenna integral with the hub; a hub carrier on which the hub is mounted; a stationary antenna coupled to the mobile antenna and integral with the hub carrier; an electrical connection for connecting the measuring sensor to the mobile antenna, and comprising at least one electrical conductor passing through the fastening bolt; and a central processing unit for analyzing measurement signals from the measuring sensor; and wherein the measuring sensor is fastened to an end of the fastening bolt on an exterior side of the tire, and wherein an inductive type electric connector is placed at an end of the fastening bolt for electric connection between the measuring sensor and the at least one electric conductor that passes through the fastening bolt.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for monitoring tires comprising: a measuring sensor connected to a tire; a hub on which the tire is mounted; a fastening bolt for fastening the tire to the hub; a mobile antenna integral with the hub; a hub carrier on which the hub is mounted; a stationary antenna coupled to the mobile antenna and integral with the hub carrier; an electrical connection for connecting the measuring sensor to the mobile antenna, and comprising at least one electrical conductor passing through the fastening bolt; and a central processing unit for analyzing measurement signals from the measuring sensor; and wherein the measuring sensor is fastened to an end of the fastening bolt on an exterior side of the tire, and wherein an inductive type electric connector is placed at an end of the fastening bolt for electric connection between the measuring sensor and the at least one electric conductor that passes through the fastening bolt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 4, wherein the stationary antenna is integral with a support of an antilocking wheel sensor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 4, wherein the mobile antenna is integral with a counting ring of an antilocking wheel system.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for monitoring tires comprising: a measuring sensor connected to a tire; a hub on which the tire is mounted; a fastening bolt for fastening the tire to the hub; a transmitting means for transmitting measurement signals generated by the measuring sensor; an electrical connection for connecting the measuring sensor to the transmitting means, and comprising at least one electrical conductor passing through the fastening bolt; and a central processing unit for analyzing measurement signals received from the transmitting means; and wherein the measuring sensor is fastened to an end of the fastening bolt on an exterior side of the tire, and wherein an inductive type electric connector is placed at an end of the fastening bolt for electric connection between the measuring sensor and the at least one electric conductor that passes through the fastening bolt.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for monitoring tires comprising: a measuring sensor connected to a tire; a hub on which the tire is mounted; a fastening bolt for fastening the tire to the hub; a transmitting means for transmitting measurement signals generated by the measuring sensor; an electrical connection for connecting the measuring sensor to the transmitting means, and comprising at least one electrical conductor passing through the fastening bolt; and a central processing unit for analyzing measurement signals received from the transmitting means; and wherein the measuring sensor is fastened to an end of the fastening bolt on an exterior side of the tire, and wherein an inductive type electric connector is placed at an end of the fastening bolt for electric connection between the measuring sensor and the at least one electric conductor that passes through the fastening bolt.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 7, wherein the transmitting means comprises an antenna unit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 8, wherein the antenna unit comprises a mobile antenna and a stationary antenna.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 9, wherein the stationary antenna is integral with a support of an antilocking wheel sensor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device for monitoring tires according to claim 9, wherein the mobile antenna is integral with counting ring of an antilocking wheel system.
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