公开(公告)号：US5641900A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-24

申请号：US469821

申请日：1995-06-06

Applicant: Carlo Di Bernardo ,  Federico Mancosu

Inventor： Carlo Di Bernardo ,  Federico Mancosu

IPC: G01L17/00 ,  E01C23/00 ,  G01N19/02

CPC classification number: G01L17/005

Abstract: The distribution of a specific pressure in the ground-contacting area of a tire (4) under examination is detected by means of a plurality of sensing cells (7) distributed on a plate-like support (8) applied to a rest surface (2) acted upon by the tire through its rolling surface (5). Each sensing cell (7) sends an electric signal correlated with the specific pressure applied thereto to a processing unit (10) through which the processed signals are sent to a display device (12) graphically representing the distribution of the specific pressure in the ground-contacting area. By causing the tire (4) to roll on the rest surface (2) and therefore the sensing cells (7), the dynamic variation of the specific pressures in the ground-contacting area can be detected. A protection sheet (11) interposed between the rolling surface of the tire (4) and the sensing cells (7) protects the latter against risks of damages due to tangential shearing stresses produced at the ground-contacting area.

Abstract translation: 在被检查的轮胎（4）的接地区域中的特定压力的分布通过分布在施加到休息表面（2）上的板状支撑件（8）上的多个感测单元（7）来检测， ）由轮胎通过其滚动表面（5）作用。 每个感测单元（7）将与其施加的特定压力相关的电信号发送到处理单元（10），通过该处理单元将处理的信号发送到显示设备（12），该显示设备以图形方式表示地面上的特定压力的分布， 接触区域。 通过使轮胎（4）在静止表面（2）上滚动并因此在感测单元（7）上滚动，可以检测接地区域中的比压的动态变化。 插入在轮胎（4）的滚动表面和感测单元（7）之间的保护片（11）可以防止由于在接地区域产生的切向剪切应力而导致的损坏风险。

公开(公告)号：US08874386B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13052627

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu ,  Daniele Arosio

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu ,  Daniele Arosio

IPC: B60C23/06 ,  G01G19/02 ,  G01B21/12 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/064 ,  B60C23/06 ,  G01B21/12 ,  G01G19/025 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A method for determining a load exerted on a tire, fitted on a vehicle, during running of the vehicle on a rolling surface, is disclosed. The method includes acquiring a first signal comprising a first signal portion representative of a radial deformation; measuring an amplitude of the radial deformation in the first signal portion; estimating a rotation speed of the tire corresponding to the radial deformation; estimating an inflation pressure of the tire corresponding to the radial deformation; and deriving the load exerted on the tire from the amplitude, the rotation speed, and the inflation pressure. The first signal portion is representative of the radial deformation to which a first tread area portion of the tire is subjected during passage of the first tread area portion through a contact region between the tire and the rolling surface. A system for determining the load exerted on the tire is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定在车辆在滚动表面上行驶期间施加在安装在车辆上的轮胎上的载荷的方法。 该方法包括获取包括表示径向变形的第一信号部分的第一信号; 测量第一信号部分中的径向变形的幅度; 估计对应于径向变形的轮胎的转速; 估计对应于径向变形的轮胎的充气压力; 并且从振幅，转速和充气压力导出施加在轮胎上的载荷。 第一信号部分表示在第一胎面区域部分通过轮胎和滚动表面之间的接触区域时轮胎的第一胎面区域部分经受的径向变形。 还公开了一种用于确定施加在轮胎上的载荷的系统。

公开(公告)号：US08316700B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12452679

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/065 ,  B60C23/0411 ,  B60C23/0488 ,  B60C23/064

Abstract: An oscillating structure is coupled to a crown portion of a tire. The oscillating structure includes a housing and a piezoelectric element coupled to the housing. The piezoelectric element is able to oscillate in an oscillation direction, which could match either a longitudinal or a radial direction of the tire. An electrical signal generated by the piezoelectric element is processed so as to determine at least one operating parameter of the tire. The processing includes determining whether a rotation speed of the tire is greater than a threshold speed; and, in the negative, extracting information for determining the at least one operating parameter of the tire from a low-pass filtered signal. Such low-pass filtered signal is obtained by removing at least frequency components of the electrical signal having a frequency higher than or equal to a resonance peak frequency of the oscillating structure.

Abstract translation: 振动结构联接到轮胎的冠部。 振荡结构包括壳体和联接到壳体的压电元件。 压电元件能够在与轮胎的纵向或径向方向匹配的振荡方向上振荡。 处理由压电元件产生的电信号，以便确定轮胎的至少一个操作参数。 该处理包括确定轮胎的转速是否大于阈值速度; 并且在负的情况下，从低通滤波信号提取用于确定轮胎的至少一个操作参数的信息。 通过去除至少具有高于或等于振荡结构的谐振峰值频率的频率的电信号的频率分量来获得这种低通滤波信号。

公开(公告)号：US08296080B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12312853

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Stefano Melzi ,  Federico Cheli

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Stefano Melzi ,  Federico Cheli

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60T8/1725 ,  B60T2240/04

Abstract: A method of determining at least one parameter representative of at least one interaction along a longitudinal direction between a tyre and the ground, includes identifying a first parameter representative of a radial deformation of the tyre; determining a first and a second value of the first parameter in respective neighbourhoods of a first and a second longitudinal end of a footprint area defined between the tyre and ground; calculating a linear combination of the values thereby obtaining a second parameter; determining a third parameter representative of an angular velocity of the tyre; calculating a ratio between the second and third parameters; and calculating a main parameter, starting from the ratio, according to an algorithm, which main parameter is representative of a longitudinal interaction between the tyre and the ground.

Abstract translation: 确定代表轮胎和地面之间的纵向上的至少一个相互作用的至少一个参数的方法包括识别表示轮胎的径向变形的第一参数; 确定在轮胎和地面之间限定的覆盖区域的第一和第二纵向端的各个邻域中的第一参数的第一和第二值; 计算所述值的线性组合，从而获得第二参数; 确定代表轮胎角速度的第三参数; 计算第二和第三参数之间的比率; 并根据算法从该比率开始计算主要参数，哪个主要参数代表轮胎和地面之间的纵向相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20110202228A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13125552

申请日：2009-10-22

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu

IPC: B60C11/24

CPC classification number: B60C11/24 ,  B60C11/243 ,  B60C11/246 ,  Y10T152/10027

Abstract: A method for wear control of vehicle tyres, includes: detecting deformation of an inner surface of a first tyre by means of a first sensor; determining a first level of wear of the first tyre; detecting a deformation of an inner surface of a second tyre by means of a second sensor; determining a second level of wear of the second tyre; comparing the first and second levels of wear with each other; and generating a notification signal representative of the comparison. Also disclosed is a system for wear control of vehicle tyres, a method of determining the wear of a tyre and a system for determining the wear of a tyre.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆轮胎的磨损控制的方法，包括：通过第一传感器检测第一轮胎的内表面的变形; 确定第一轮胎的第一磨损程度; 通过第二传感器检测第二轮胎的内表面的变形; 确定第二轮胎的第二磨损水平; 将第一和第二磨损水平相互比较; 以及生成表示比较的通知信号。 还公开了一种用于车辆轮胎的磨损控制的系统，确定轮胎的磨损的方法以及用于确定轮胎磨损的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07945361B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US10563370

申请日：2003-07-04

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu ,  Daniele Arosio

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Federico Mancosu ,  Daniele Arosio

IPC: G01L1/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/064 ,  B60C23/06 ,  G01B21/12 ,  G01G19/025 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A method for determining a load exerted on a tire, fitted on a vehicle, during running of the vehicle on a rolling surface, is disclosed. The method includes acquiring a first signal comprising a first signal portion representative of a radial deformation; measuring an amplitude of the radial deformation in the first signal portion; estimating a rotation speed of the tire corresponding to the radial deformation; estimating an inflation pressure of the tire corresponding to the radial deformation; and deriving the load exerted on the tire from the amplitude, the rotation speed, and the inflation pressure. The first signal portion is representative of the radial deformation to which a first tread area portion of the tire is subjected during passage of the first tread area portion through a contact region between the tire and the rolling surface. A system for determining the load exerted on the tire is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定在车辆在滚动表面上行驶期间施加在安装在车辆上的轮胎上的载荷的方法。 该方法包括获取包括表示径向变形的第一信号部分的第一信号; 测量第一信号部分中的径向变形的幅度; 估计对应于径向变形的轮胎的转速; 估计对应于径向变形的轮胎的充气压力; 并且从振幅，转速和充气压力导出施加在轮胎上的载荷。 第一信号部分表示在第一胎面区域部分通过轮胎和滚动表面之间的接触区域时轮胎的第一胎面区域部分经受的径向变形。 还公开了一种用于确定施加在轮胎上的载荷的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090188310A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12309640

申请日：2006-07-28

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco

IPC: B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/041 ,  H02K7/1846 ,  H02K7/1853

Abstract: A wheel for vehicles includes a rim, a tyre mounted on the rim, and at least one device for energy generation operatively associated with the tyre. The device for energy generation includes a first element that is fixed relative to the rim or to the tyre, and a second element mounted on the first element and free to rotate relative to the first element around a predetermined rotation axis. The second element has a mass centre eccentric to the predetermined rotation axis. The device for energy generation further includes an electric generator having a stator mounted on the first element and a rotor mounted on the second element.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的车轮包括轮辋，安装在轮辋上的轮胎和用于与轮胎可操作地相关联的能量产生的至少一个装置。 用于能量产生的装置包括相对于轮辋或轮胎固定的第一元件和安装在第一元件上并相对于第一元件围绕预定旋转轴线自由旋转的第二元件。 第二元件具有偏心于预定旋转轴的质心。 用于能量产生的装置还包括具有安装在第一元件上的定子和安装在第二元件上的转子的发电机。

公开(公告)号：US20090115590A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12259793

申请日：2008-10-28

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti ,  Federico Mancosu

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti ,  Federico Mancosu

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/064 ,  B60T8/1725 ,  B60T2240/03 ,  B60T2240/04

Abstract: A method for monitoring a tyre during running includes acquiring and storing, at least temporarily, a first curve representing an acceleration profile of a first point of a tread area of the tyre; acquiring and storing, at least temporarily, at least one second curve representing an acceleration profile of a second point of the tread area; and comparing the first curve and the at least one second curve, or parameters derived from the first curve and the at least one second curve, so as to determine a dynamic behavior of the tyre. The first and second points are located substantially on a same meridian plane of the tyre. A related tyre, wheel for a vehicle, system for monitoring a tyre during running, and method for controlling a vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在行驶期间监测轮胎的方法包括至少暂时获取和存储表示轮胎的胎面区域的第一点的加速度曲线的第一曲线; 至少临时地获取和存储表示胎面区域的第二点的加速度分布的至少一个第二曲线; 以及比较所述第一曲线和所述至少一个第二曲线，或者从所述第一曲线和所述至少一个第二曲线导出的参数，以便确定所述轮胎的动态特性。 第一点和第二点基本上位于轮胎的同一子午线平面上。 还公开了一种相关的轮胎，用于车辆的车轮，用于在行驶期间监测轮胎的系统，以及用于控制车辆的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07451024B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US10508836

申请日：2003-03-25

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti ,  Federico Mancosu

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti ,  Federico Mancosu

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/02 ,  B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/064 ,  B60T8/1725 ,  B60T2240/03 ,  B60T2240/04

Abstract: A method for monitoring a tire during running includes acquiring and storing, at least temporarily, a first curve representing an acceleration profile of a first point of a tread area of the tire; acquiring and storing, at least temporarily, at least one second curve representing an acceleration profile of a second point of the tread area; and comparing the first curve and the at least one second curve, or parameters derived from the first curve and the at least one second curve, so as to determine a dynamic behavior of the tire. The first and second points are located substantially on a same meridian plane of the tire. A related tire, wheel for a vehicle, system for monitoring a tire during running, and method for controlling a vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在行驶期间监测轮胎的方法包括至少暂时获取和存储表示轮胎的胎面区域的第一点的加速度曲线的第一曲线; 至少临时地获取和存储表示胎面区域的第二点的加速度分布的至少一个第二曲线; 以及比较所述第一曲线和所述至少一个第二曲线，或者从所述第一曲线和所述至少一个第二曲线导出的参数，以便确定所述轮胎的动态特性。 第一点和第二点基本上位于轮胎的同一子午线平面上。 还公开了一种相关的轮胎，用于车辆的车轮，用于在行驶期间监测轮胎的系统，以及用于控制车辆的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070255510A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US10577251

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Andrea Calatroni

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Andrea Calatroni

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01B21/30 ,  B60T8/172 ,  B60T2210/12 ,  B60T2210/14 ,  B60T2240/03

Abstract: A method for determining the roughness of a tyre rolling surface by the steps of providing a first signal representative of the motion of at least one point of the tyre during rolling of the surface and processing the first signal for providing an output indicative of the roughness of the rolling surface of the tyre.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过以下步骤确定轮胎滚动表面的粗糙度的方法：在表面滚动期间提供表示轮胎至少一个点的运动的第一信号，并且处理第一信号以提供表示粗糙度的输出 轮胎的滚动面。