Method and apparatus for measuring tire parameters
US5245867A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for circumferentially measuring tread wear on a tire. A laser probe sequentially scans each of the ribs of a tire, obtaining data respecting the tread depth at various points therealong. This data is employed for each rib to determine heel-to-toe irregular wear of the lugs thereof and to also determine a total wear index indicative of the degree of wear of the lugs. The method and apparatus is also adapted to laterally scan the tire sidewall to obtain data therefrom for the ascertaining of anomalies therein.
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