Non-attached monitoring assembly for pneumatic tire
US6722191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/0433
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A monitoring assembly for a pneumatic tire is designed to be loosely disposed within the tire and rim combination. The monitoring assembly includes a protective body that surrounds a monitoring device. The protective body at least includes a rigid encapsulation material and may include a cushion layer disposed outside the rigid encapsulation layer. One embodiment of the invention provides channels disposed through the protective body to speed the temperature response of the monitoring assembly.
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