公开(公告)号：US20100126263A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

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 tyre. 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 tyre. An electrical signal generated by the piezoelectric element is processed so as to determine at least one operating parameter of the tyre. The processing includes determining whether a rotation speed of the tyre is greater than a threshold speed; and, in the negative, extracting information for determining the at least one operating parameter of the tyre 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：US07552628B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US10576541

申请日：2003-10-24

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Daniele Arosio

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Daniele Arosio

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60T8/1725 ,  B60T8/17551 ,  B60T2230/02 ,  G01M17/06

Abstract: A method and a system for determining a cornering angle of a tyre fitted on a vehicle during running of the vehicle on a rolling surface. The tyre has an equatorial plane. In the method, the length of the contact region between the tyre and the rolling surface is estimated, the length being measured at a distance from the equatorial plane; the load exerted on the tyre is estimated; a camber angle to which the tyre is subjected, is estimated; and the cornering angle is derived from the camber angle, tyre load and contact region length.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在车辆在滚动表面上行驶期间确定安装在车辆上的轮胎的转弯角度的方法和系统。 轮胎有赤道飞机。 在该方法中，估计轮胎与滚动面之间的接触区域的长度，该长度在与赤道平面相距的距离处被测量; 估计施加在轮胎上的载荷; 估计轮胎所经受的外倾角; 并且转角是从外倾角，轮胎载荷和接触区域长度得出的。

公开(公告)号：US07415874B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10584849

申请日：2003-12-29

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Barbara Rampana ,  Fabio Mariani ,  Andrea Calatroni

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Barbara Rampana ,  Fabio Mariani ,  Andrea Calatroni

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  H02N2/18

CPC classification number: B60C23/0411 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H02N2/18

Abstract: A tire has a piezoelectric flexing element associated with an energy storage device (e.g., a capacitor). The piezoelectric flexure element is mounted in cantilever fashion in a housing so as to be positioned substantially along a plane orthogonal to a radial direction of the tire and, so that a first end of the piezoelement is restrained by the housing. A loading mass is coupled to the second end of the piezoelectric flexure element. A small gap is formed between the inner walls of the housing and the outer surface of the loading mass in order to allow limited flexure of the piezo-electric element. The housing including the piezoelectric is mounted in a tire portion in correspondence of a tread area of the tire, preferably on the inner surface of the tire. The piezoelectric element flexes under the action of the radial acceleration when the tire rotates. The loading mass and the gap are chosen to obtain a) small entity oscillations of the flexure element substantially during a complete revolution of the tire when the tire rotates at low speed; b) large entity oscillations of the flexure element substantially only during the passage of the tire portion including the piezoelectric element in the contact patch. Sufficient electrical power for powering an electronic device included within the tire is obtained, together with a long durability of the piezoelectric element.

Abstract translation: 轮胎具有与能量存储装置（例如，电容器）相关联的压电挠曲元件。 压电挠曲元件以悬臂方式安装在壳体中，以便基本上沿着与轮胎的径向正交的平面定位，并且使得压电元件的第一端被壳体约束。 负载质量联接到压电挠曲元件的第二端。 在壳体的内壁和装载物体的外表面之间形成小间隙，以允许压电元件的挠曲受到限制。 包括压电体的壳体安装在轮胎部分中，对应于轮胎的胎面区域，优选地在轮胎的内表面上。 当轮胎旋转时，压电元件在径向加速度的作用下弯曲。 选择装载质量和间隙以在轮胎以低速旋转时基本上在轮胎的完整转动期间获得a）挠曲元件的小实体振荡; b）基本上仅在包括接触片中的压电元件的轮胎部分的通过期间，弯曲元件的大的实体振荡。 获得了用于对包括在轮胎内的电子设备供电的足够的电力，同时具有长时间的压电元件的耐久性。

公开(公告)号：US07415870B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10518715

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti ,  Fabio Romeo

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti ,  Fabio Romeo

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/041

Abstract: A system for sensing at least one characteristic parameter of a tire fitted to a vehicle includes a movable unit and a fixed unit. The movable unit is combined with the tire and includes a device for sensing the at least one characteristic parameter, a device for transmitting signals out of the tire, a processing unit, and a storage device. The fixed unit is combinable with the vehicle and includes a device for receiving signals from the movable unit. The processing unit and storage device carry out pre-processing of a signal generated by the sensing device and send the pre-processed signal to the transmitting device. The movable unit may also include a device for generating electrical energy that is capable of supplying the processing unit and the transmitting device. The transmitted signal relates to the at least one characteristic parameter. The movable unit and a vehicle wheel are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于感测装配到车辆的轮胎的至少一个特性参数的系统包括可移动单元和固定单元。 可移动单元与轮胎组合，并且包括用于感测至少一个特征参数的装置，用于从轮胎发出信号的装置，处理单元和存储装置。 固定单元可与车辆组合，并且包括用于从可移动单元接收信号的装置。 处理单元和存储装置对由感测装置产生的信号进行预处理，并将预处理的信号发送到发送装置。 可移动单元还可以包括用于产生能够供应处理单元和发送装置的电能的装置。 传输的信号涉及至少一个特征参数。 还公开了可移动单元和车轮。

公开(公告)号：US20080035259A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US10559184

申请日：2003-06-12

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Antonio Serra ,  Marco Nahmias Nanni ,  Franco Festa

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Antonio Serra ,  Marco Nahmias Nanni ,  Franco Festa

IPC: B60C23/04

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B29D30/0662 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A tyre includes an inner surface, at least one monitoring device adhered to the inner surface, and a damping element interposed between the inner surface and the at least one monitoring device. The damping element includes at least one layer of resilient material. The resilient material has a Shore A hardness (measured at 23° C. according to ASTM Standard D2240) greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 40, and an elastic rebound (measured at 23° C. according to ASTM Standard D1054) less than 60. A method for installing the at least one monitoring device includes selecting a portion of the inner surface where the at least one device is to be installed and adhering the at least one device to the selected portion. A kit for installing the at least one monitoring device includes the at least one monitoring device and the damping element.

Abstract translation: 轮胎包括内表面，至少一个监测装置粘附到内表面，以及阻尼元件，介于内表面和至少一个监测装置之间。 阻尼元件包括至少一层弹性材料。 弹性材料具有大于或等于1且小于或等于40的肖氏A硬度（根据ASTM标准D2240在23℃测量）和弹性回弹（根据ASTM标准在23℃下测量） D1054）小于60.用于安装所述至少一个监视装置的方法包括：选择要安装所述至少一个装置的内表面的一部分，并将所述至少一个装置粘贴到所选择的部分。 用于安装所述至少一个监测装置的套件包括所述至少一个监测装置和所述阻尼元件。

公开(公告)号：US07243533B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-17

申请号：US10518795

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Fabio Romeo ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paolo Fioravanti

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Fabio Romeo ,  Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Paolo Fioravanti

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  B60C23/041

Abstract: A system for sensing at least one characteristic parameter of a tyre fitted to a vehicle includes a movable unit and a fixed unit. The movable unit is combined with the tyre and includes a device for sensing the at least one characteristic parameter, a device for transmitting a signal out of the tyre that relates to the at least one characteristic parameter, and a device for generating electrical energy. The fixed unit is combined with the vehicle and includes a device for receiving signals from the movable unit. The electrical energy generating device is capable of supplying electrical energy to the sensing device and to the transmitting device. The electrical energy generating device includes a capacitor that charges itself with electrical energy in response to mechanical stresses applied to the tyre. The movable unit and a vehicle wheel are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于感测装配到车辆的轮胎的至少一个特性参数的系统包括可移动单元和固定单元。 可移动单元与轮胎组合，并且包括用于感测至少一个特征参数的装置，用于从与轮胎相关的至少一个特征参数传送信号的装置以及用于产生电能的装置。 固定单元与车辆组合并且包括用于从可移动单元接收信号的装置。 电能产生装置能够向感测装置和发射装置提供电能。 电能产生装置包括电容器，其响应于施加到轮胎的机械应力而对其自身进行电能充电。 还公开了可移动单元和车轮。

公开(公告)号：US07051778B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10451394

申请日：2001-12-17

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Giuseppe Matrascia ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Giuseppe Matrascia ,  Anna Paola Fioravanti

IPC: B60C29/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/12

Abstract: A device for generating energy in a rolling wheel includes one part that can move with respect to a wheel rim. The one part is engaged with elastic portion that keeps it in contact with a predetermined bead portion of a tire. The one part undergoes reciprocating outward and return motion against action of the elastic portion, as a result of forces induced in the one part by contact pressure that varies cyclically during each tire revolution and is exerted on the one part by the predetermined bead portion. Also disclosed is a method for generating energy in a rolling wheel that includes subjecting one part of the wheel to elastic force that keeps the one part in contact with the predetermined bead portion, and subjecting the one part to the cyclically-varying contact pressure.

Abstract translation: 用于在滚动轮中产生能量的装置包括可相对于轮辋移动的一部分。 一部分与弹性部分接合，使其与轮胎的预定胎圈部分接触。 由于在每个轮胎转动期间周期性变化的接触压力在一个部分中感应的力，一部分经过往复运动向外弹性部分的作用而返回运动，并且由预定的胎圈部分施加在一个部分上。 还公开了一种用于在滚动轮中产生能量的方法，其包括使一部分轮具有使一个部分与预定胎圈部接触的弹性力，并使该一部分经受周期性变化的接触压力。

公开(公告)号：US20060090835A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10519612

申请日：2002-07-09

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Marco Nahmias Nanni ,  Antonio Serra ,  Andrea Taldo

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Marco Nahmias Nanni ,  Antonio Serra ,  Andrea Taldo

IPC: B29C35/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B60C23/04 ,  B60C23/06

Abstract: A method for installing a device in a tyre for measuring at least one characteristic parameter of the tyre includes applying the device to a specified area of an inner surface of the tyre, fitting the tyre on a rim, and rotating the tyre. Applying the device includes interpositioning a fixing element between the device and the inner surface of the tyre. The fixing element includes a crosslinkable elastomeric material capable of adhering in a repositionable way to the inner surface of the tyre. Rotating the tyre adapts a shape of the fixing element to the inner surface of the tyre and causes a crosslinking of the crosslinkable elastomeric material. A kit for installing a device for measuring at least one characteristic parameter of a tyre onto an inner surface of the tyre includes the device and at least one fixing element comprising a crosslinkable elastomeric material.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在轮胎中安装用于测量轮胎的至少一个特征参数的装置的方法包括将该装置施加到轮胎的内表面的指定区域，将轮胎装配在轮辋上并使轮胎旋转。 施加装置包括在装置和轮胎的内表面之间插入固定元件。 固定元件包括能够以可重新定位的方式粘附到轮胎的内表面的可交联弹性体材料。 旋转轮胎将固定元件的形状适配到轮胎的内表面并引起可交联弹性体材料的交联。 用于将用于测量轮胎的至少一个特征参数的装置安装到轮胎的内表面上的试剂盒包括该装置和至少一个包含可交联弹性材料的固定元件。

公开(公告)号：US20050257609A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11175272

申请日：2005-07-07

Applicant: Federico Mancosu ,  Giuseppe Matrascia ,  Carlo Monguzzi ,  Diego Speziari

Inventor： Federico Mancosu ,  Giuseppe Matrascia ,  Carlo Monguzzi ,  Diego Speziari

IPC: G01H11/08 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/06 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60T8/172 ,  G01M17/02 ,  G01S15/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/0237 ,  B60C23/0411 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  B60C23/06 ,  B60C23/064 ,  B60G2204/113 ,  B60T8/1725 ,  B60T2210/13 ,  B60T2220/02 ,  B60T2240/04

Abstract: A system for determining interaction between a tyre and a contact surface during movement of a motor vehicle includes at least one first sensor and processing means. The at least one first sensor includes one or more first elongated piezoelectric elements which extend along at least a first portion of the tyre. The at least one first sensor supplies a first signal to the processing means. The first signal is generated by rotation of the tyre and is generated cyclically with each revolution of the tyre. The processing means detects variations in time intervals between distinctive elements of the first signal. A tyre including the system, a kit for detecting behaviour of a tyre moving with respect to a contact surface, a method for monitoring events correlated with interactions between tyres of a moving vehicle and a contact surface, and related systems, tyres, methods, and vehicles are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于在机动车辆运动期间确定轮胎和接触表面之间的相互作用的系统包括至少一个第一传感器和处理装置。 所述至少一个第一传感器包括沿着轮胎的至少第一部分延伸的一个或多个第一细长压电元件。 至少一个第一传感器向处理装置提供第一信号。 第一信号是通过轮胎的旋转而产生的，并且随着轮胎的每转而循环地产生。 处理装置检测第一信号的不同元件之间的时间间隔的变化。 包括该系统的轮胎，用于检测相对于接触表面移动的轮胎的行为的试剂盒，用于监测与移动车辆的轮胎和接触表面之间的相互作用相关的事件的方法，以及相关系统，轮胎，方法和 车辆也被披露。

公开(公告)号：US20050204806A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10508829

申请日：2002-03-28

Applicant: Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Fioravanti ,  Andrea Taldo ,  Federico Mancosu

Inventor： Massimo Brusarosco ,  Anna Fioravanti ,  Andrea Taldo ,  Federico Mancosu

IPC: G01P15/18 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60T1/00 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T8/171 ,  B60T8/172 ,  G01P15/00 ,  G01M17/02

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

Abstract: A method for monitoring instantaneous behavior of a tire in a rolling condition includes acquiring and storing at least one reference curve representing an acceleration profile of at least one specified point of the tire as a function of its position during at least one portion of a revolution of the tire; continuously acquiring signals of acceleration of the at least one point; deriving from the signals of acceleration at least one cyclic curve of acceleration of the at least one point; comparing the at least one cyclic curve with the at least one reference curve; and emitting a signal depending on the comparison that indicates the instantaneous behavior of the tire. The at least one reference curve represents the acceleration profile in at least two directions, including two or more of a centripetal direction, a tangential direction, and a lateral direction. A related system and tire are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测轮胎在滚动条件下的瞬时行为的方法包括在至少一部分转动期间获取和存储表示轮胎至少一个指定点的加速度曲线的至少一个参考曲线作为其位置的函数， 轮胎; 连续获取至少一点的加速信号; 从所述加速度信号得出所述至少一个点的加速度的至少一个循环曲线; 将所述至少一个循环曲线与所述至少一个参考曲线进行比较; 并且根据指示轮胎的瞬时行为的比较发出信号。 至少一个参考曲线表示至少两个方向上的加速度曲线，包括向心方向，切向方向和横向方向两个或多个。 还公开了一种相关系统和轮胎。