Wheel end sensor for heavy-duty vehicles
US9933337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2900/541
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wireless sensor for a wheel end assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The wheel end assembly includes a wheel hub and a hub cap mounted on the wheel hub. The sensor includes mounting means disposed in the hub cap. Sensing means are mounted on the mounting means to sense at least one condition of the vehicle. A processor is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means to process data from the sensing means. Communication means are mounted on the mounting means and are electrically connected to the processor to communicate the processed data to a user. An electrical energy storage device is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means, the processor and the communication means, enabling the sensor to be independent from the vehicle power supply. The sensor also accommodates components of a tire inflation system.
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