Tire with sensor attachment reservoir and method of attaching sensor
US11117429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/0077
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire with a sensor attachment reservoir is provided. The tire includes a pair of bead areas, a sidewall extending from each respective bead area to a tread, a carcass extending toroidally between each of the bead areas, and an innerliner disposed inwardly of the carcass. A compound ring is secured to the innerliner, and the compound ring defines a reservoir upon being secured to the innerliner. A sensor adhesive is disposed in the reservoir and a sensor is secured to the tire innerliner by the sensor adhesive. A corresponding method of attaching a sensor to a tire is also provided.
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