Transmitter mounting structure for tire condition monitoring apparatus
US6895810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/0408
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting structure for a transmitter of a tire condition monitoring apparatus that enables the transmitter to be attached to wheels having different cross sectional shapes. A wheel has a drop center and a rim formed integrally with the drop center at a predetermined angle relative to the drop center. The mounting structure includes a valve stem arranged on the rim and having a basal end. A casing houses the transmitter. A coupling fixture couples the casing and the valve stem. The coupling fixture includes a coupler coupled to the basal end of the valve stem, an anchor for anchoring the casing, and a connection for connecting the coupler and the anchor so that the coupling fixture is resilient. The angle between the coupler and the anchor is greater than a predetermined angle before the coupling fixture couples the casing and the valve stem.
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