System and method for harvesting energy for an electronic device, and a tire configured for use with the same
US11491830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B21/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for powering an electronic device within a tire is provided, the system comprising: a generator; an electrically conductive wheel coated in a non-conductive coating, the wheel including rim lips, wherein one of the rim lips includes a conductive area; the tire including bead portions, sidewalls, shoulders, a tread oriented in a tread region, and an inner surface; a conductive element extending from a bead portion, and in contact with the inner surface; an electronic device within the vehicle tire; and a ground path extending through a thickness of the vehicle tire from the inner surface to an exterior surface in a contact patch of the tread; wherein the generator is electrically connected to the electrically conductive wheel; wherein the electronic device is electrically connected to the conductive element and the ground path; and wherein the conducive element contacts the conductive area.
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