WO2016109109A1 - Radar wear sensing for tire applications - Google Patents
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- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
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- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C11/00—Tyre tread bands; Tread patterns; Anti-skid inserts
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- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
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- the present disclosure is directed to tires and tire treads featuring wireless sensors and tires and tire systems that use and incorporate wireless sensors. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to tires and tire systems that sense tread wear.
- the tires may be pneumatic or non-pneumatic.
- Known low-power, wireless sensors emit electromagnetic waves and receive reflected electromagnetic waves to approximate a distance from an object.
- the sensors lack a power source, and are thus used in conjunction with interrogators.
- the interrogators power the wireless sensors and communicate measurements to additional components within a system.
- a tire structure includes a first annular bead and a second annular bead.
- a body ply extends between the first annular bead and the second annular bead, and a circumferential belt is disposed radially above the body ply and extends axially across a portion of the body ply.
- a circumferential undertread is disposed radially above the circumferential belt and extends axially across a portion of the body ply.
- a first sidewall extends between the first annular bead and a first shoulder.
- a second sidewall extends between the second annular bead and a second shoulder. The first and second shoulders are associated with the circumferential undertread.
- An electronic device is disposed radially between the circumferential belt and a bottom tread surface such that wear does not disable or damage the electronic device.
- the electronic device includes an emitter configured to emit pulsed electromagnetic waves having a frequency between 30 and 300 GHz and a bandwidth between 15 and 35 ps.
- the electronic device also includes a receptor configured to receive reflected electromagnetic waves and a processor that compares at least one property difference between an emitted and reflected wave.
- the electronic device further includes a transmitter configured to transmit data to an interrogator. The electronic device observes wear over the life of the tire, at sub-millimeter resolution.
- a radar-based-sensing system for a tire includes a plurality of sensors disposed circumferentially around a tire annulus. Each sensor in the plurality of sensors is permanently disposed within the tire annulus. Each sensor in the plurality of sensors is further disposed radially above any metal structures within the tire annulus. Each sensor in the plurality of sensors emits waves and senses reflected waves when rotating.
- a wear-sensing radar and interrogator assembly includes a tire having a first annular bead and a second annular bead.
- a body ply extends between the first annular bead and the second annular bead.
- a circumferential belt is disposed radially above the body ply and extends axially across a portion of the body ply.
- a circumferential tread is disposed radially above the circumferential belt and extends axially across a portion of the body ply.
- a first sidewall extends between the first annular bead and a first shoulder.
- a second sidewall extends between the second annular bead and a second shoulder. The first and second shoulders are associated with the circumferential tread.
- At least one radar device is embedded in the tire, between the circumferential belt and voids in the circumferential tread.
- the at least one radar device emits and receives radar waves having a frequency between 90 and 100 GHz.
- At least one interrogator is configured to power and receive data from the at least one radar device, wherein the interrogator is not disposed on the tire.
- FIG. 1 is a peel-away cross-sectional perspective view of an embodiment of a tire structure
- Figure 2 is partial a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a tire structure
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a tire system, and;
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of radar and interrogator assembly.
- Ring and radially refer to a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of a tire.
- Sidewall refers to that portion of the tire between the tread and the bead.
- Thread refers to that portion of the tire that comes into contact with the road or ground under normal inflation and normal load.
- Thread width refers to the width of the ground contact area of a tread which contacts with road surface during the rotation of the tire under normal inflation and load.
- Figure 1 is a peel-away cross-sectional perspective view of an embodiment of a tire 100.
- tire 100 features a first annular bead 105 and a second annular bead 110.
- the annular beads in part, secure the tire to a wheel.
- the tire comprises four or more beads.
- tire 100 further features a body ply 115 extending between the first annular bead 105 and the second annular bead 110.
- Body ply 115 imparts shape to the tire.
- body ply 115 may contain reinforcing cords or fabric (not shown).
- the body ply forms a quick 2 construction.
- Tire 100 further comprises a circumferential belt 120.
- Circumferential belt 120 is disposed radially above body ply 115 and extends axially across a portion of body ply 115.
- circumferential belt 120 may contain steel cords and reinforcing cords (both not shown). In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the circumferential belt lacks metal.
- Tire 100 also further comprises a reinforcement ply 125.
- First reinforcement ply 125 is disposed radially above circumferential belt 120 and extends axially across a portion of body ply 115.
- additional reinforcement plies may be utilized. The reinforcement plies strengthen and stabilize the tire.
- the tire contains one or three or more reinforcement plies. In another embodiment, the reinforcement plies are omitted.
- tire 100 further comprises a cap ply 130.
- Cap ply 130 is disposed radially above circumferential belt 120 and second reinforcement ply 130.
- Cap ply 130 extends axially across a portion of body ply 115.
- a sealing gel layer is provided in the cap ply region.
- Tire 100 further comprises an undertread 135.
- Undertread 135 is disposed radially above circumferential belt 120 and cap ply 130. Undertread 135 extends axially across a portion of body ply 115.
- Undertread 135 is typically comprised of rubber, and its thickness may vary depending on tire application. For instance, in retreading applications, a thicker undertread is desired to accommodate buffing. In passenger tire applications, by comparison, a thinner undertread is desired.
- tire 100 further comprises a first sidewall 140 and a second sidewall 145.
- First sidewall 135 extends between the first annular bead 105 and a first shoulder 150, which is proximately associated with an edge of circumferential tread 160.
- Second sidewall 145 extends between the second annular bead 110 and a second shoulder 155, which is proximately associated with the opposite edge of circumferential tread 160.
- the sidewall is proximately associated with an undertread (not shown).
- tire 100 further comprises a circumferential tread 160, which is separated by circumferential grooves 165.
- Circumferential tread 160 is disposed radially above reinforcement ply 125 and cap ply 130, and circumferential tread 160 extends axially across a portion of body ply 115 and between the shoulders 150, 155.
- circumferential grooves 165 divide circumferential tread 160 into five ribs.
- tread blocks form the surface of the circumferential tread.
- lugs form the surface of the circumferential tread.
- a slick surface forms the surface of the circumferential tread.
- tires featuring a slick surface are suited for applications requiring high grip, such as an airplane or racing tire might require.
- Tire 100 further comprises an electronic device 170.
- Electronic device 170 is disposed radially between circumferential belt 120 and the surface of circumferential tread 160. More specifically, in the particular embodiment shown in Figure 1, electronic device 170 is disposed radially between undertread 135 and a radially inner portion of circumferential tread 160. As depicted, electronic device 170 is a cylinder, but electronic device 170 is not limited to cylindrical forms.
- Electronic device 170 is secured within tire 100 by vulcanization, adhesives, patches, barbs, or through other means and methods known to one of skill in the art. Because electronic device 170 is secured within the tire, it does not move within the tire.
- the electronic device also does not escape, eject from, or leave the tire after the initial amount of wear, and it does not intentionally cease operation when it is eroded or compromised. Thus, ordinary tread wear does not disable or damage the electronic device.
- the electronic device is disposed within the undertread.
- the electronic device is disposed such that no metal structures are disposed between the electronic device and the tread surface.
- the electronic device is disposed between 5 and 15mm of an inner surface of the body ply (e.g., an innerliner).
- the electronic device is disposed between a tire casing and a retread. In retread applications, the electronic device may be resettable or rewriteable to accommodate new tread information.
- electronic device 170 is disposed under a central rib on the middle third of the tread width.
- the electronic device is not limited to a particular axial location.
- the electronic device is disposed under a circumferential groove in the circumferential tread.
- the electronic device is disposed under an outer third of the tread width.
- multiple electronic devices may be employed at any locations. For example, a first electronic device may be disposed under a middle third of the tread width and a second electronic device is disposed under an outer third of the tread width.
- an electronic device may be disposed under each rib in a tread pattern.
- the electronic device comprises an emitter, a receptor, a processor, and a transmitter configured to transmit data to an interrogator.
- the emitter is configured to emit pulsed electromagnetic waves having a frequency between 30 and 300 GHz and a bandwidth between 15 and 35 ps.
- the pulsed electromagnetic waves have a frequency between 90 and 100 GHz, and have a bandwidth between 20 and 30 ps.
- the pulsed electromagnetic waves have a bandwidth between 24 and 26 ps.
- the emitter has a maximum range of about 1 meter. In another embodiment, the emitter has a maximum range of about 3 meters.
- the receptor is configured to receive electromagnetic waves, particularly reflected electromagnetic waves.
- the electromagnetic waves are emitted from the emitter, through a tire tread.
- the waves then reflect off a surface on which the tire rests (i.e., a road or the ground).
- the reflected waves are then received by the receptor.
- the processor compares at least one property difference between an emitted and reflected wave.
- a difference between the emitted and reflected waves is calculated, and this information is sent to an interrogator.
- a difference between the emitted and reflected wave is processed in an algorithm, which is used to calculate the distance between the sensor and the reflection surface.
- a remaining tread depth in a tire tread or an amount of tread wear is calculated.
- the electronic device is able to observe wear of a tire tread over the life of the tire tread, at sub- millimeter resolution. This information, which can be provided in real time, may be sent through an interrogator for recordation or display.
- the electronic device may also store tire information and history, and a processor or interrogator may look up past values for the difference between the emitted and reflected wave to calculate tread wear.
- a processor or interrogator may look up past values for the difference between the emitted and reflected wave to calculate tread wear.
- Such data may be stored in a lookup table used to calculate tread wear:
- the electronic device sensors senses rigid particulates within a tire tread.
- rigid particulates include, without limitation, stones, metal (i.e., nails), and glass.
- An alert can be generated if the electronic device detects a rigid particulate.
- Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the tire structure shown in Figure 1.
- the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2 is substantially the same as the embodiment depicted in Figure 1. Accordingly, only the differences between the embodiments are discussed.
- tire 200 comprises a shoulder 155, a circumferential tread 160, a circumferential groove 165, an electronic device 170, a second electronic device 205, and a belt region B.
- the electronic devices 170, 205 are disposed radially between the belt region B and the tread surface TS of circumferential tread 160. Further, the electronic devices 170, 205 are disposed under different lateral portions of the tire (e.g., under different ribs) so that wear may be tracked across different segments of the tire.
- the electronic devices 170, 205 need not be disposed in a common lateral plane. It should be understood that the alternative embodiments discussed with respect to tire 100 can also be employed with tire 200.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a tire system. Specifically, Figure 3 shows a wear-sensing system 300 for a tire.
- Wear-sensing system 300 features a tire annulus 305.
- tire annulus 305 is a tire carcass.
- the tire annulus is a green tire carcass.
- the tire annulus is a circumferential tread.
- the tire annulus is a component of a non-pneumatic tire.
- Tire annulus 305 features a smooth (flat) circumferential surface.
- the tire annulus further comprises a recess that receives, partially or completely, a sensor.
- each sensor is received by a recess.
- Wear-sensing system 300 features a plurality of sensors. Specifically, Figure 3 shows a first sensor 310, a second sensor 315, and a third sensor 320. A fourth sensor in the plurality of sensors, disposed opposite to second sensor 315 on tire annulus 305, is hidden from view. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), exactly two sensors constitute the plurality of sensors. In another embodiment, exactly three sensors constitute the plurality of sensors. In yet another embodiment, the plurality of sensors comprises at least five sensors.
- the plurality of sensors is disposed radially above any metal structures within the tire annulus. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the plurality of sensors is disposed within the tire annulus. In a different embodiment (not shown) where the tire annulus is a circumferential tread, the plurality of sensors is disposed within the circumferential tread.
- the sensors in the plurality of sensors are disposed substantially equidistantly around the tire.
- the sensors are spaced according to the following formula:
- r the radius of the tire annulus (in m)
- n the number of sensors in the plurality of sensors.
- the sensors are spaced according to the following formula:
- At least two sensors in a plurality of sensors are disposed on a common axial edge of the circumferential tread.
- disposing at least two sensors of a plurality of sensors along a common axial edge of the circumferential tread allows wear sensing along at least a portion of the axial edge of a tire footprint.
- utilizing additional, overlapping sensors allows for averaging of sensor readings.
- the wear sensed by both sensors can be compared, and an uneven- wear alert can be generated if the readings differ by a predetermined amount.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of radar and interrogator assembly 400.
- Assembly 400 comprises at least one radar sensor 405 and at least one interrogator 410.
- the radar sensor 405 is disposed within the front right tire of vehicle V.
- at least one radar sensor is disposed within each tire of the vehicle.
- two or more radar sensors are disposed on a fraction of the tires on the vehicle.
- Interrogator 410 powers radar sensor 405 and communicates with additional components.
- additional components include, without limitation, vehicle V, a computer, a phone, a tablet, or other electronic device.
- interrogator 410 is disposed in a wheel well of vehicle V.
- the interrogator is disposed on a vehicle location selected from the group consisting of an axle, a wheel, and a wheel well.
- the interrogator is a hand-held device.
- the interrogator is disposed on a vehicle path on which vehicles are driven. Examples of vehicle paths include, without limitation, driveways, garage entrances, gas stations, service stations, toll booths, and weigh stations.
- the interrogator may be disposed on a post, a pad (over which a vehicle is driven), or secured to an existing structure.
- the radar sensor emits and receives radar waves having a frequency between 90 and 100 GHz. In another embodiment, the radar sensor emits and receives radar waves of a frequency between 92 and 95 GHz.
- the radar sensor emits has an emission range limit of about 1 meter. In another embodiment, the radar sensor emits has an emission range limit of about 3 meters.
- Information from the interrogator or a component that has communicated with the interrogator may be sent to various destinations.
- Exemplary destinations include, without limitation, a vehicle, the electronic devices discussed above, a database, an original equipment manufacturer (such as a vehicle or tire manufacturer).
- the data may be used for predictive maintenance, warning systems, or quantitative analysis of tire performance.
- the tire embodiments described in this disclosure may be configured for use on a vehicle selected from the group consisting of motorcycles, tractors, agricultural vehicles, lawnmowers, golf carts, scooters, airplanes, military vehicles, passenger vehicles, hybrid vehicles, high-performance vehicles, sport-utility vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks, heavy-duty vehicles, and buses.
- a vehicle selected from the group consisting of motorcycles, tractors, agricultural vehicles, lawnmowers, golf carts, scooters, airplanes, military vehicles, passenger vehicles, hybrid vehicles, high-performance vehicles, sport-utility vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks, heavy-duty vehicles, and buses.
- tread patterns including, without limitation, symmetrical, asymmetrical, directional, studded, and stud-less tread patterns.
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