Tire with electronic device having a reinforcing cord antenna
US11198328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/2241
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire includes an electronic device, such as a RFID chip, within the body of the tire. For particular embodiments, a RFID chip is disposed within a tire belt. The RFID chip may be disposed on an inner or outer belt. The RFID chip is connected to at least one steel cords forming an antenna for the RFID chip. The steel cords are disposed at a first angle and second angle with respect to the tire equator. A method of joining the RFID chip to a tire cord is also provided.
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