JP4248408B2 - Device for mounting monitoring electronics on tires - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a device for attaching a monitoring electronic component to a tire surface.
In particular, the present invention relates to a device for securely mounting a package containing electronic components to a tire.

The importance of monitoring tire operating conditions, such as pressure and temperature conditions, has recently increased, and therefore the demand for devices that attach monitoring devices to tires has also increased. Various devices are already available.
However, few devices allow the monitor device to be easily removed for battery replacement or attachment to another tire.

The present invention provides a device for attaching a monitoring package to an automobile tire. The device of the present invention is particularly suitable for large off-road tires for transportation vehicles such as earth movers (large power shovels and the like).
When the device of the present invention is used, the monitoring package can be easily attached and detached. This is very advantageous in the field. That is, the device of the present invention can securely fix the monitoring package under severe conditions in which off-road tires are used.

  The device comprises a patch having a surface bonded to the surface of the tire and a mounting block disposed on a second surface opposite the surface of the patch. This mounting block extends perpendicularly from the surface of the second surface so that the mounting position is away from the patch, i.e. away from the tire surface.

Two surfaces on the opposite side of the mounting block are widened toward each other to define an engagement profile, and the package can be slid and mounted on the block. The two surfaces opposite to each other extend linearly from the second surface, or have a concave or convex arch shape. Furthermore, two surfaces on the opposite sides can be enlarged at a specific position to form a T shape, an I shape, or the like. The monitoring package can be provided with a groove having a contour shape that fits into the engagement contour.
A detent (unevenness) can also be formed in the block and monitoring package to lock the block and monitoring package.
The present invention will be better understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The present invention provides a device for attaching an electronic package that is easy to attach and detach.
As shown in the plan view of FIG. 1, the device 10 of the present invention includes a patch 20 made of a layer of rubber material. The patch 20 has a first surface that is bonded (adhered) to the inner surface of the tire (this first surface is opposite the illustrated surface). The above bonding can be performed by adhesion or by curing rubber. A mounting pad 22 is formed on the second surface 24 (surface opposite to the first surface, ie, the upper surface) of the patch 20, and a mounting block 30 is disposed on the mounting pad 22. The mounting block 30 extends upward from the pad 22. The mounting pad 22 serves to prevent the block 30 from being damaged by distributing the stress transmitted from the tire to the patch 20 during the tire rotational movement.

The block 30 has two surfaces 32, 34 and an upper surface 36 that are opposite to each other. These three surfaces define an outer contour that engages the package of tire monitoring electronics.
Tire monitoring electronics support the electronic equipment or any other electronic device used for tires to sense tire driving conditions, receive and transfer data from outside the tire, and store identification information or communication protocol Means a protective housing, container, box or other structure. The present invention is not limited to a particular electronic device, nor does it claim a particular electronic device.

Due to the structure of the two opposite sides 32, 34 and the upper side 36 therebetween, the tire monitoring electronics package is placed on the block 30 along the opposite sides 32, 34. Can be slid. The package is prevented from coming off the block during tire rotation by friction between the package and the surfaces 32, 34, 36 to which it is fitted. Mechanical fasteners such as screws can also be used to secure the package to the block.
It is also possible to divide the package, collect it around the block 30, and positively engage the two opposite surfaces 32, 34 described above. A fastener (fixing tool) can also be used to fix the package to the block.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-5, the two opposite surfaces 32, 34 of the block 30 are shaped (or oriented) to prevent the package from moving upward or vertically from the block. ) In the present invention, the two opposite surfaces 32, 34 are divergent (expand) to resist vertical motion.

  FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the mounting patch 20. This mounting patch 20 has a block 30A, and the block 30A is on the opposite sides of the dovetail-shaped grooves that extend linearly from the pad 22. There are two surfaces 32A, 34A. The monitoring package 50 has a groove or trough 52 complementary to the block 30A, and the trough 52 fits on the block 30A.

  FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment, and in this case, the two surfaces 32B and 34B on the opposite sides have a convex arch shape. The monitoring package 50 has a trough 52B having a cup-shaped cross section, and the trough 52B is fitted to the block 30B.

  The block 30C shown in FIG. 4 has two surfaces 32C and 34C on the opposite sides in a concave arch shape. The monitoring package 50 has a trough 52C having a cross-sectional shape like an hourglass, and the trough 52C is fitted to the block 30C.

  The block 30D shown in FIG. 5 has two surfaces 32D and 34D which are opposite to each other and have a T-shaped cross section. These surfaces 32D and 34D are parallel to each other in the vicinity of the pad 22, but are divided into 180 degrees near the upper side surface 36 to form a T shape. The monitoring package 50 has a trough 52D having a T-shaped cross section.

  The block 30 and the package 50 may be provided with means for reinforcing the friction of the two surfaces 32 and 34 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 so that the package does not slide. For example, a detent 60 such as a button can be formed on the upper side 36 of the block 30 and a recess 62 can be formed in the package 50 to fit therewith. The button 60 is received in the recess 62 and applies a force to prevent the package from sliding, thereby securely fixing the package on the block. Further, the package 50 can be fixed to the block using a mechanical fixing tool such as a screw.

  While the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described and illustrated, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the principles described herein may be applied to other embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above description, but only by the claims.

The top view of the attachment patch and block of this invention. FIG. 3 is a side view of the first embodiment of the device of the present invention, showing a mounting block and a monitoring package fitted thereto. FIG. 6 is a side view of a second embodiment of the device of the present invention, showing a mounting block and a monitoring package fitted thereto. FIG. 6 is a side view of a third embodiment of the device of the present invention, showing a mounting block and a monitoring package fitted thereto. FIG. 6 is a side view of still another embodiment of the device of the present invention, showing a mounting block and a monitoring package fitted thereto.

Explanation of symbols

20 Patch 22 Mounting pad 30 Mounting block 32, 34 surface 50 Monitoring package 52 Trough

Claims (7)

A device for mounting a monitoring package characterized by the following (1) to (3) on a tire surface:
(1) a flat patch having a first surface bonded on the inner liner of the tire and a second surface opposite thereto ;
(2) A block extending from the second surface and disposed on the second surface , defining one contour shape, having two surfaces that are enlarged from each other and opposite to each other ;
(3) A package containing a monitoring electronic component having a groove having a contour shape opposite to the contour shape of the block.   The device of claim 1, wherein the two opposite sides define a trapezoidal cross section.   The device of claim 1, wherein the two opposite surfaces are convex.   The device of claim 1, wherein the two opposite surfaces are concave.   The device of claim 1, wherein two opposite surfaces together with the upper surface of the block define a T-shaped cross-sectional shape.   The device of claim 1, further comprising detent means for preventing relative sliding of the monitoring package. A device for mounting a monitoring package characterized by the following (1) to (3) on a tire surface :
(1) a flat patch having a first surface coupled on the inner liner of the tire and a second surface opposite the first surface;
(2) a block extending from the second surface and disposed on the second surface, in which two surfaces opposite to each other expand toward each other to define an engagement contour ;
(3) It has a groove having a contour shape complementary to the contour shape of the block, and the engagement contour engages in a direction parallel to the flat patch when mounted by sliding. Package containing tire monitoring electronics that are prevented from moving perpendicular to the patch.

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