Tire pressure monitor system with side entry pressure port
US7377156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/04985
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire pressure monitor system is provided including a sensor housing forming an internal housing mount chamber. An air inlet port is formed on a housing side surface and is orientated parallel to the wheel rim rotational axis. A sensor assembly including an air pressure sensor element is mounted within the internal housing mount chamber. A filter element and a gasket element are positioned between the air pressure sensor element and the air inlet port. A potting material fills the internal housing mount chamber. The filter element and the gasket element creating an air pressure flow path from the air inlet port to the air pressure sensor element.
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