公开(公告)号：US08151127B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12694777

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

Inventor： Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G08B26/00 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0433 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0442 ,  B60C23/0444 ,  B60C23/0452 ,  B60C23/0493

Abstract: A battery operated device includes a receiver for receiving a transmission that includes a postamble. A sensor, in a tire, measures a parameter of the tire and outputs data indicative of the parameter. A microprocessor is coupled to the receiver and the sensor. The microprocessor is configured to periodically partially awaken to determine whether the transmission is likely a forward link packet (FLP) by examining the postamble, and to transmit the data in a reverse link packet (RLP) in response to confirming that the transmission is a FLP.

Abstract translation: 电池供电装置包括用于接收包括后同步码的传输的接收机。 轮胎中的传感器测量轮胎的参数并输出表示参数的数据。 微处理器耦合到接收器和传感器。 微处理器被配置为周期性地部分地唤醒，以通过检查后同步码来确定传输是否可能是前向链路分组（FLP），并且响应于确认传输是FLP而在反向链路分组（RLP）中发送数据 。

公开(公告)号：US07581439B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11739847

申请日：2007-04-25

Applicant: John D. Rensel ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Francis L. Merat

Inventor： John D. Rensel ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Francis L. Merat

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B60C11/24 ,  B60C11/246 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/20 ,  B60G17/019 ,  B60G2204/113 ,  B60G2400/52 ,  B60G2800/984 ,  B60T2240/03

Abstract: A sensor system for obtaining data from an elastomeric article includes at least one wireless sensor. The sensor length-scales range from nano- to micro-scale devices that are small enough to avoid becoming occlusions within the article. The article may include sensors embedded within one of the materials of the article, a layer of sensors built into the article, and a string of sensors disposed within a component or embedded within a component of the article. The sensors may be configured to provide data related to one or more of temperature, pressure, sidewall flex, stress, strain and other parameters. The sensors may be LCD sensors, and/or conductive polymer sensors, and/or bio-polymer sensors and/or polymer diodes suitable for sensing data during the operation of the tire. A power circuit using energy generated by the tire may provide power to the sensors.

Abstract translation: 用于从弹性制品获得数据的传感器系统包括至少一个无线传感器。 传感器的长度范围从纳米到微尺度的设备，其尺寸足够小以避免在文章中成为遮挡物。 物品可以包括嵌入在物品的一种材料内的传感器，内置在物品中的传感器层，以及布置在部件内或嵌入在物品的部件内的传感器串。 传感器可以被配置为提供与温度，压力，侧壁弯曲，应力，应变和其它参数中的一个或多个相关的数据。 传感器可以是LCD传感器，和/或导电聚合物传感器，和/或适于在轮胎操作期间感测数据的生物聚合物传感器和/或聚合物二极管。 使用轮胎产生的能量的电源电路可以向传感器提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US07278307B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US11237458

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel ,  Frank L. Merat ,  Gordon E. Hardman

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  John D. Rensel ,  Frank L. Merat ,  Gordon E. Hardman

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  G01L19/083 ,  H01Q1/2241 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q13/08 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: A non-attached monitoring device includes monitoring assembly and an antenna configured to radiate signals from the monitoring assembly. The antenna is configured to radiate through the oriented attenuating body of the tire sidewall regardless of the position of the monitoring device with respect to the tire sidewall. In one embodiment, the antenna has a body that is looped back on itself. The body may be parallel to or perpendicular to the antenna ground plane. In another embodiment, a radiating slot antenna is configured to provide transmissions through the tire sidewall regardless of the position of the monitoring device.

Abstract translation: 一种非连接的监视设备包括监视组件和配置成辐射来自监视组件的信号的天线。 无论监视装置相对于轮胎侧壁的位置如何，天线被配置成辐射穿过轮胎侧壁的定向衰减体。 在一个实施例中，天线具有环绕自身的主体。 主体可以平行于或垂直于天线接地平面。 在另一个实施例中，辐射缝隙天线被配置成提供穿过轮胎侧壁的传输，而不管监视装置的位置如何。

公开(公告)号：US07161476B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US09916028

申请日：2001-07-26

Applicant: Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

Inventor： Gordon E. Hardman ,  John W. Pyne ,  Molly A. Hardman ,  David A. Przygocki ,  David M. Coombs ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Ronald C. Grush ,  Philip B. Loudin ,  Brett W. Floyd

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0433 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B60C23/0442 ,  B60C23/0444 ,  B60C23/0452 ,  B60C23/0493

Abstract: An electronic tire maintenance system is provided for measuring a parameter of a device at a first location. The system includes a sensor for measuring the device parameter and generating a data signal representing the measured parameter. The system also includes a microprocessor coupled to the sensor for activating the sensor on a first periodic basis to measure the device parameter. The microprocessor includes a memory for storing the generated data signal representing the measured parameter. A transmitter and a receiver are coupled to the microprocessor. The microprocessor periodically partially awakens to determine, on a second periodic basis, if a received transmission is a valid interrogation signal and, if so, fully awakens and responds to the valid interrogation signal, via the transmitter, by at least transmitting the last stored measured parameter. In one embodiment, the device is a tire tag mounted inside a tire that measures tire data and transmits that data to a remote source in response to an interrogation request, an alert condition, or automatically on a periodic basis.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于测量第一位置的装置的参数的电子轮胎维护系统。 该系统包括用于测量设备参数并产生表示测量参数的数据信号的传感器。 该系统还包括耦合到传感器的微处理器，用于在第一周期性基础上激活传感器以测量设备参数。 微处理器包括用于存储表示测量参数的生成数据信号的存储器。 发射器和接收器耦合到微处理器。 微处理器周期性地部分地唤醒，以在第二周期性基础上确定接收到的传输是否是有效的询问信号，并且如果是，则经由发射机完全唤醒并响应有效询问信号，至少传送最后存储的测量值 参数。 在一个实施例中，该装置是安装在轮胎内部的轮胎标签，其测量轮胎数据并且响应于询问请求，警报状况或周期性地自动地将该数据发送到远程源。

公开(公告)号：US07132930B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US11155233

申请日：2005-06-17

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Robert J. Trew

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Robert J. Trew

IPC: B60R25/10

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2241 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C23/0433 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  Y10T29/49018

Abstract: The invention provides a monitoring device and tire combination wherein an antenna is mounted to the tire in a location spaced from the monitoring device. In one embodiment, the antenna may be mounted to the tire sidewall outside the body cords of the tire. The antenna may be mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall or embedded within the body of the sidewall. The antenna is connected to the monitoring device with a connector. The connector may be electrically coupled to the monitoring device or may be connected to the monitoring device with a plug and socket connection. When the antenna is outside the body cord, the connector may extend from the antenna through the bead filler, over the top of the turn up, or under the bead ring.

公开(公告)号：US06668884B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09923504

申请日：2001-08-07

Applicant: Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson

Inventor： Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson

IPC: B60C1900

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  Y10T152/10027

Abstract: An attachment between a monitoring device and an innerliner of a tire includes the use of an epoxy adhesive that bonds the monitoring device directly to the inner surface of the innerliner of the tire. The innerliner is first roughened in a manner that provides a roughened portion of the innerliner without removing the entire thickness of the innerliner. The entire thickness of the innerliner is not removed because the innerliner is preferably more than {fraction (1/16)} of an inch thick. The thickness of the innerliner allows the rigid cured epoxy to bond the monitoring device to the inner surface of the innerliner while allowing the innerliner to flex with the tire so as to not break the seal between the rigid epoxy and the innerliner. The monitoring device is preferably located at a low flex area of the tire to help avoid the problem of the innerliner flexing.

Abstract translation: 监测装置和轮胎的内衬之间的附件包括使用将监测装置直接连接到轮胎的内衬层的内表面的环氧树脂粘合剂。 该内衬首先以提供内衬层的粗糙部分而不去除内衬层的整个厚度的方式粗糙化。 内衬层的整个厚度不被去除，因为内衬层优选地大于{分数（1/16英寸厚），内衬层的厚度允许刚性固化的环氧树脂将监测装置结合到内衬的内表面，同时 允许内衬与轮胎一起弯曲，以便不破坏刚性环氧树脂和内衬层之间的密封。监测装置优选地位于轮胎的低弯曲区域，以帮助避免内衬弯曲的问题。

公开(公告)号：US06360594B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09608425

申请日：2000-06-30

Applicant: Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Jack A. Dutcher ,  Guy J. Walenga

Inventor： Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Jack A. Dutcher ,  Guy J. Walenga

IPC: B60C2302

CPC classification number: B60C23/0433 ,  B60C5/004 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2241

Abstract: A monitoring assembly for a pneumatic tire includes an electronic monitoring device having at least one sensor disposed in a protective body. The monitoring assembly is configured to float on a variety of liquids that are typically disposed within a tire. The protective body is liquid-tight and includes an encapsulation layer that encapsulates the substrate and sensors, a cushion, and a skin on the outside of the cushion. The protective body is substantially spherical allowing the assembly to roll about the inside of a tire without being permanently connected to the tire. The monitoring assembly is simply placed in a tire before the tire is mounted on a vehicle rim and allowed to move about loosely in the tire chamber when the tire is in use.

Abstract translation: 一种用于充气轮胎的监视组件包括具有设置在保护体内的至少一个传感器的电子监视装置。 监测组件被配置为漂浮在通常设置在轮胎内的各种液体上。 保护体是液密的，并且包括在衬垫的外侧封装衬底和传感器，衬垫和皮肤的封装层。 保护体基本上是球形的，允许组件围绕轮胎的内侧滚动而不永久地连接到轮胎。 在将轮胎安装在车辆轮辋上之前，将监视组件简单地放置在轮胎中，并且当轮胎在使用时允许在轮胎室中松动地移动。

公开(公告)号：US06312539B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US09272472

申请日：1999-03-19

Applicant: Georg G. A. Bohm ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Robert J. Trew

Inventor： Georg G. A. Bohm ,  Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Robert J. Trew

IPC: B29C6548

CPC classification number: H01Q1/22 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  H01Q1/2241 ,  H05K9/0007 ,  Y10S156/928 ,  Y10T156/1189

Abstract: A tire tag protector is used to cover a tire tag on the inside of a pneumatic tire during a high-voltage, non-destructive test procedure. The tire tag protector includes a layer of dielectric and is configured to fit completely over the tire tag inside a pneumatic tire, the tire tag protector may also include a layer of conductive material. The tire tag protector is temporarily attached to the tire by an adhesive or by prongs that engage the tire tag. The tire tag protector prevents the high-voltage electrode used in the test procedure from snagging on the tire tag and prevents the sensitive electronic equipment of the tire tag from being damaged by the high-voltage test environment.

Abstract translation: 轮胎标签保护器用于在高电压，无损检测过程中覆盖充气轮胎内侧的轮胎标签。 轮胎标签保护器包括电介质层，并且构造成完全配合在充气轮胎内的轮胎标签上，轮胎标签保护器还可以包括导电材料层。 轮胎标签保护器通过粘合剂或与轮胎标签接合的叉头临时附接到轮胎。 轮胎标签保护器防止测试过程中使用的高压电极阻塞在轮胎标签上，并防止轮胎标签的敏感电子设备被高压测试环境损坏。

公开(公告)号：US06244104B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09205931

申请日：1998-12-04

Applicant: Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Michelle R. Stalnaker

Inventor： Russell W. Koch ,  Paul B. Wilson ,  Michelle R. Stalnaker

IPC: B60C2302

CPC classification number: B60C23/0493 ,  B29D2030/0072 ,  B29D2030/0077 ,  B60C5/14

Abstract: A method for preparing an innerliner of a pneumatic tire and adhering an electronic monitoring device to the innerliner includes the step of providing a patch having a cover and a layer of uncured rubber. The patch is placed at a selected area of the innerliner of a green tire before the green tire is cured. At least a portion of the patch is removed after the tire is cured to provide a prepared area at the selected area of the tire. The electronic monitoring device is then adhered to the prepared area.

Abstract translation: 一种制备充气轮胎的内衬并将电子监测装置粘附到内衬的方法包括提供具有盖和未固化橡胶层的贴剂的步骤。 在生轮胎固化之前，将补片放置在生胎的内衬层的选定区域。 在轮胎固化之后，去除补片的至少一部分，以在轮胎的选定区域提供准备的区域。 然后将电子监控装置粘贴到准备的区域。

公开(公告)号：US5347588A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-13

申请号：US776527

申请日：1991-10-11

Applicant: Paul B. Wilson

Inventor： Paul B. Wilson

IPC: B60C19/00 ,  G01M17/02 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G01M17/027

Abstract: A method and apparatus for video imaging of a tire ground contact patch or tire footprint is presented. A digitized image of the footprint is generated as an array of pixels. Each pixel is attributed a binary value of one or zero, to present a two-valued image. Contact areas within the image are attributed a first value, while void or noncontact areas are attributed a second value. The image is then dilated and eroded in an appropriate sequence to eliminate all white pixels from the image and to eliminate surface anomalies or the like which are not of interest in the tire analysis. An image of the footprint, accurate in size and dimensions, is thereby generated and, from such footprint, total area, contact area, and void area can be determined, as well as measurements of width, center line length, and other desired lengths at various lateral width locations. This data may be used to analyze the tire construction, operation, noise generation, and performance.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于轮胎地面接触片或轮胎足迹的视频成像的方法和装置。 生成足迹的数字化图像作为像素阵列。 每个像素被归为二进制值一或零，以呈现二值图像。 图像中的接触区域被归为第一个值，而空白或非接触区域被归因于第二个值。 然后，图像以适当的顺序被扩大和侵蚀，以消除图像中的所有白色像素并消除在轮胎分析中不感兴趣的表面异常等。 由此产生尺寸和尺寸精确的尺寸和尺寸的图像，并且可以从这样的覆盖区确定总面积，接触面积和空隙面积，以及宽度，中心线长度和其它期望长度的测量 各种横向宽度位置。 该数据可用于分析轮胎结构，操作，噪声产生和性能。