System and method for harvesting energy for an electronic device, and a tire configured for use with the same
US12403728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C19/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for powering an electronic device within a tire is provided, the system comprising: a generator electrically connected to an electrically conductive wheel, the tire being mounted upon the wheel; the tire including bead portions, sidewalls, shoulders, a tread oriented in a tread region, and an inner surface; at least one conductive element extending from a bead portion, and in contact with the inner surface along a sidewall, along a shoulder, and terminating in the tread region; at least one electronic device within the vehicle tire; and at least one 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; and wherein the at least one electronic device is electrically connected to the at least one conductive element and the at least one ground path.
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