Tire valve fixing element
US8776850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fixing element (470) that enables an electronic unit (440) to be fixed on the inside of a tire-wheel assembly, on the tubular insert (433) of an inflation valve (430) of the tire-wheel assembly, the fixing element comprising: an interface piece (471) comprising means to establish a connection with the tubular insert of the valve and a housing (488) for a seal (460); at least one container (473) holding or designed to hold the electronic unit; and at least one attachment piece (472) that enables elastic coupling between the interface piece and the container. A method for mounting an electronic unit (440) on a tire-wheel assembly is also disclosed.
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