Flexible tire sensor unit
US11260705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C2019/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible sensor unit is embedded in a tire. The flexible sensor unit includes a plurality of individual circuit boards. Each circuit board includes at least one electronic component. The at least one electronic component includes a radio frequency identification integrated circuit, a microcontroller unit, at least one sensor, a power source and a boost converter. Each one of a plurality of electrically conductive flexible connecting ribbons extends between the circuit boards. An end ribbon is electrically connected to at least one of the circuit boards. An antenna is disposed on the end ribbon. The antenna transmits data from the at least one sensor, as processed by the microcontroller unit, and identification data from the radio frequency identification integrated circuit, to an external reader.
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