Tire electronics securing structures
US11479066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D2030/0083
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire and securing element assembly includes a tire inflated at a first pressure and a securing element. The securing element is an inflatable hoop inflated at a second pressure at least 10% greater than the first pressure. The securing element abuts an inner surface of the tire across 30-90% of a tread width. The securing element has a cross sectional area between about 0.4 and 47.0 cm2.
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