RFID wear sensing for tire applications
US9944131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire or tire tread features a helical, metallic RFID tag antenna, configured to provide an operable frequency response between 900 and 930 MHz upon receiving 100 electromagnetic waves having a power between 12 and 24 dBm. The helical, metallic RFID tag antenna is disposed within the at least one tread feature and has a wear rate commensurate with a wear rate of the at least one tread feature. The response(s) from the helical, metallic RFID tag antenna are used to track tread wear.
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