WO2018178833A1 - System and method for the surveillance and monitoring of a wheel - Google Patents

System and method for the surveillance and monitoring of a wheel Download PDF

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WO2018178833A1
WO2018178833A1 PCT/IB2018/052011 IB2018052011W WO2018178833A1 WO 2018178833 A1 WO2018178833 A1 WO 2018178833A1 IB 2018052011 W IB2018052011 W IB 2018052011W WO 2018178833 A1 WO2018178833 A1 WO 2018178833A1
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Carlos Alberto DÍAZ HERRADA
Clara Helena ROJAS ORTIZ
Beatriz Nathalia SERRATO PANQUEBA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/10—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
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    • B60R25/102—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
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    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
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  • the present invention relates to a device for tire monitoring and monitoring.
  • a device for monitoring the elements of the tire system of a vehicle to prevent loss, theft or detachment of the tire is disclosed, as is the case of US7994901B2, this patent discloses a Vehicle bolt and nut monitoring system comprising: a bolt, a nut, a first sensor carried by the bolt, a second sensor carried by the nut, and an indicator.
  • One of the sensors measures a relative distance between the same sensors.
  • the indicator provides an alarm to the vehicle user when the torque ratio reaches a predetermined value.
  • the indicator includes a transmitter and a radio frequency receiver.
  • the bolt has a rod and the nut is attached to the rod.
  • the sensors are Hall effect and the system has a sensor in the bolt and a magnet in the nut. The patent is intended to alert a user before the bolts are removed from the tire.
  • US5552759A discloses an alarm system to detect the unauthorized removal of a tire from a vehicle, a hub and tire accessories, the alarm system comprises: a detection device mounted on the tire assembly , alarm transmission means and reception means.
  • the detection device can be a pressure switch, but it can also be a capacitance sensor or a solid state proximity detector, such as a Hall effect sensor, an electromechanical microswitch or any other suitable sensor structure, a device for assembly that includes the detection device, fixing means for connecting the mounting sensor, the wheel bolts, and a housing has a cavity for substantially enclosing the alarm transmission means.
  • the alarm transmission means connected to the detection device, to initiate a radio frequency (RF) alarm signal when the sensor changes from the secured state to the unsafe state and the receiver, located remotely from the alarm transmitter, receives the alarm signal of radio frequency.
  • RF radio frequency
  • US9067527B2 discloses a device and a method for detecting the loss of tires of a vehicle, when the vehicle is in motion.
  • the device has a housing that is mounted on a tire such that the device rests on the hub of the tire of an axle to which the tire is attached.
  • the device has a detector to detect a contact proximity of the device to the tire hub, and in case the tire is loose, a transmitter sends an alarm signal that the device is no longer near the tire hub.
  • the signal sent by the transmission circuit is received by a receiving unit, the receiving unit is used to alert the driver about tires that run the risk of being loose.
  • the detector can be a mechanical, magnetic, capacitive, pressure sensitive switch and a resistive switch.
  • the patent focuses on the monitoring of the vehicle's tire by means of a device in the hub.
  • a device for monitoring a tire of a vehicle with a system of redundant sensors that may be located on the tire or wheel, or on the chassis of the vehicle is not disclosed in the prior art. Redundant sensors work independently of each other, which ensures that the damage or loss of one sensor does not interfere with the sending of signals from the other that has not been damaged or lost.
  • the present invention corresponds to a device for monitoring and monitoring a tire (1) of a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor (3); a second sensor (4) disposed on at least one arm of a suspension (11) and (12) of the vehicle and a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4).
  • the first sensor (3) is selected from the group consisting of a gyroscope, an accelerometer, IMU, MPU, MEM's or combinations between them.
  • the second sensor (4) is selected from the group consisting of an infrared sensor, optical sensor, an ultrasound sensor, a capacitive sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an inductive sensor, a laser, or combinations among them.
  • the first sensor (3) senses a first signal (13), the second sensor (4) senses a second signal (13). First signal and second signal will be understood as input signals.
  • the first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the control unit (5) and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the control unit (5).
  • the control unit (5) generates an output signal (14).
  • a georeferencing unit (8) connected to the control unit (5) is arranged on the rims (1).
  • the georeferencing unit (8) sends the coordinates of the tire (1) to the control unit (5). In another mode the control unit (5) sends the coordinates to a master control unit (10) located in the vehicle.
  • the georeferencing unit (8) is activated when the first sensor (3) is activated. In one embodiment the georeferencing unit (8) is located in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the georeferencing unit (8) is located on the tire (1) of the vehicle.
  • the computing unit receives the message and displays a warning message to the user. In one embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) is replaced by the first sensor (3). Description of the figures
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram comprising first sensor, second sensor and control unit.
  • FIG. 2 an embodiment of the invention comprising a first sensor, a second sensor, a control unit, a wireless unit and a computing unit is observed.
  • FIG. 3 an embodiment of the invention is observed for a four-wheel system comprising four first sensors, four second sensors, four slave control units and a master control unit.
  • FIG. 4 an embodiment of the invention is observed for a four-wheel system comprising four first sensors, four second sensors, four slave control units, a master control unit, a wireless unit and a computing unit.
  • FIG. 5 shows the tire system comprising the lower front arm of the suspension, the wheel and the tire.
  • FIG. 6 shows the tire system comprising the lower rear arm of the suspension, the wheel and the tire.
  • the present invention corresponds to a device for monitoring and monitoring a tire (1) of a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor (3); a second sensor (4) disposed on at least one arm of a suspension (11) and (12) of the vehicle and a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4); where the control unit receives the input signals from the first sensor and the second sensor.
  • a device for monitoring and monitoring a tire (1) of a vehicle comprising: a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3 ) and to the second sensor (4).
  • the first sensor (3) an element that allows measurements of different movements or positions, such as inclinations, rotations, collisions, accelerations, vibrations or combinations of the foregoing.
  • the change of position or the different movements of the vehicle are sensed by the first sensor (3).
  • the present invention as a second sensor (4) an element that allows to know a specific parameter of a person or object.
  • the second sensor (4) constantly measures a distance from the second sensor (4) to the wheel (2) or the tire (1).
  • the second sensor (4) senses the presence or absence of the tire (1) or the wheel (2).
  • the first sensor (3) is arranged on a wheel (2) of a tire (1) of a vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the first sensor (3) is arranged in a scissor of the tire (1) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the first sensor (3) is located in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the first sensor (3) is located in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
  • a tire (1) is understood for the present invention as a mechanical part that rotates around an axle of a vehicle.
  • the second sensor (4) compares the sensed parameters with previously defined parameters.
  • the previously defined parameter of the second sensor (4) is the distance from the location of the second sensor (4) to the wheel (2) of the vehicle.
  • the previously defined parameter of the second sensor (4) is the distance from the location of the second sensor (4) to the tire (1) of the vehicle.
  • the second sensor (4) makes it possible to measure the parameter of the distance of the tire (1) or the wheel (2), from the position of the sensor.
  • the second sensor (4) is located in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the tire (1) of the vehicle.
  • the second sensor (4) is located in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the second sensor (4) is located in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the second sensor (4) is located in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the tire (1) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) senses the wheel (2) or the tire (1) of the vehicle when the sensor is stopped.
  • the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) and the lower front arm of the suspension (12) means a kinematic element that joins the rim (1) and the rim (2) with the vehicle.
  • the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) is located on the rear tires of a vehicle.
  • the lower front arm of the suspension (12) is located on the rims (1) that has the steering system, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6.
  • the control unit (5) is arranged in the wheel (2) of the vehicle.
  • the control unit (5) is arranged in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle.
  • the control unit is arranged in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
  • control unit (5) is arranged in the frame that supports the vehicle body. In another embodiment of the invention the control unit is attached to a scissor of the vehicle.
  • the first sensor (3) is selected from the group consisting of a gyroscope, an accelerometer, IMU, MPU, MEM's or combinations between them.
  • the second sensor (4) is selected from the group consisting of an infrared sensor, optical sensor, an ultrasound sensor, a capacitive sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an inductive sensor, a laser, or combinations among them.
  • the control unit (5) is selected from the group consisting of microcontroller, digital DSP signal processor, embedded card or any programmable device.
  • control unit (5) is selected from the group of microcontrollers consisting of PIC12C508 / 509, PIC16F84, PIC30F2010, PIC18F452, ATmegal68PB, ATmega48, ATmega8515, ATmegal65P among other commercial microcontrollers and computing units.
  • control unit (5) is selected from the group of DSP signal processors consisting of ADA4622-1, ADUCM3029, ADAQ7980, among other commercial DSP signal processors and computing units.
  • control unit (5) is selected from the group of embedded cards consisting of RaspBerry Pi, BeagleBond Black, Odroid, Tiny SDK VI .0, among other commercial embedded cards and computing units.
  • control unit is selected from the group of development cards consisting of iOS, Tessel, MSP430, Wiring, Netduino, Propeller, DigiSpark, among other commercial development cards and computing units.
  • a development card is understood as a card based on microcontrollers.
  • the first sensor (3) senses a first signal (13)
  • the second sensor (4) senses a second signal (13).
  • First signal (13) and second signal (13) will be understood as input signals.
  • the first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the control unit (5) and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the control unit (5).
  • the control unit (5) generates an output signal (14).
  • FIG. 2 there is a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4), a wireless unit (6) connected to the unit control (5) and a computing unit (7) connected to the wireless unit (6).
  • the wireless unit (6) is arranged in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged on the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged on the lower front arm of the suspension (12). In another embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged in the scissors of the vehicle.
  • the computing unit (7) is selected from the group consisting of mobile computers, smart phones, tablets, smart watches, digital agendas or combinations of the above.
  • the wireless unit (6) is selected from the group consisting of M95 module, Xbee modules, Hc-05 modules, 315/433 Mhz radio frequency modules, Hc-06 modules, Esp8266 wifi modules or combinations of the above.
  • the first sensor (3) senses a first signal (13), the second sensor (4) senses a second signal (13).
  • the first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the control unit (5) and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the control unit (5).
  • the control unit (5) generates an output signal (14).
  • the control unit (5) sends the output signal (14) to the wireless unit (6).
  • the wireless unit (6) receives the output signal (14) and transmits it to the computing unit (7).
  • the unit of computation (7) receives the output signal (14) and displays a warning message to the user.
  • a set of sensors consisting of a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), and a slave control unit (9) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4).
  • the slave control unit (9) is connected to a master control unit (10).
  • the first sensor (3) senses the first signal (13)
  • the second sensor (4) senses the second signal (13).
  • the first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the slave control unit (9)
  • the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the slave control unit (9).
  • the slave control unit (9) reads the first signal (13) from the first sensor (3) and the second signal (13) from the second sensor (4).
  • the slave control unit (9) sends a signal to the master control unit (10).
  • the master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14).
  • the sensor set is replicated, for the number of tires (1) the vehicle has.
  • a sensor set connected to a wireless unit (6).
  • the wireless unit (6) is connected to the master control unit (10) and a computing unit (7).
  • the first sensor (3) of the sensor set senses the first signal (13)
  • the second sensor (4) of the sensor set senses the second signal (13).
  • the first sensor (3) of the sensor set sends the first signal (13) to the slave control unit (9) of the sensor set and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the slave control unit (9) of the sensor set.
  • the slave control unit (9) reads the first signal (13) from the first sensor (3) and the second signal (13) from the second sensor (4).
  • the slave control unit (9) of the sensor set sends a signal to the master control unit (10).
  • the master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14).
  • the master control unit (10) sends the output signal (14) to the wireless unit (6).
  • the wireless unit (6) receives the output signal (14) and transmits a warning message to the unit computation (7).
  • the computing unit (7) receives the message and to be read by the user.
  • the sensor set is replicated, for the number of tires (1) that you have in a vehicle.
  • a georeferencing unit (8) connected to the control unit (5) is arranged on the rims (1).
  • the georeferencing unit (8) sends the coordinates of the tire (1) to the control unit (5). In another mode the control unit (5) sends the coordinates to a master control unit (10) located in the vehicle.
  • the georeferencing unit (8) is activated when the first sensor (3) is activated. In one embodiment the georeferencing unit (8) is located in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the georeferencing unit (8) is located on the tire (1) of the vehicle.
  • the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4) sense an input signal (13), the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4) send the input signal (13) to the unit computation (5), the control unit (5) reads the input signals (13) of the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4).
  • the control unit (5) analyzes the input signals (13) of the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4).
  • the control unit (5) turns on the georeferencing unit (8) and sends a message to a computing unit (7).
  • the computing unit receives the message and displays a warning message to the user.
  • the second sensor (4) is replaced by the first sensor (3).
  • the first sensor (3) is a MEM ' s and is located on the rear lower arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle.
  • the second sensor (4) is an infrared sensor and is arranged on the rear lower arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle, oriented to the wheel (2) of the vehicle.
  • the control unit is an electrician development card one is located in the lower rear arm (11) of the vehicle.
  • the vehicle has four tires.
  • Each tire has a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4) and a slave control unit (9).
  • the first sensors (3) are accelerometers and are located in the wheel (2) of the vehicle.
  • the second sensors (4) are infrared sensors; two of the second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
  • the slave units (9) are microcontrollers type PIC16F84; two of the slave units (9) are arranged in the rear lower arms of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two slave units (9) are arranged in the front lower arms of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
  • Each of the first sensors (3) receives a first signal (13).
  • Each of the second sensors (4) receives a second input signal (13).
  • Each of the slave units (9) receives a first signal (13) from one of the first sensor (3) and a second signal (13) from one of the second sensor (4).
  • Slave units (9) send the signals to a master control unit (10).
  • the master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14).
  • the master control unit (10) is a Raspberry PI type embedded card and frame is provided that supports the body of the vehicle equidistant with the four slave units (9).
  • Example 3 the vehicle has four tires.
  • Each tire has a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4) and a slave control unit (9).
  • the first sensors (3) are gyroscope and are arranged in the scissors of the vehicle.
  • the second sensors (4) are optical sensors; two of the second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
  • the slave units (9) are ATmega 328 microcontrollers; two of the slave units (9) are arranged in the rear lower arms of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two slave units (9) are arranged in the front lower arms of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
  • Each of the first sensors (3) receives a first signal (13).
  • Each of the second sensors (4) receives a second input signal (13).
  • Each of the slave units (9) receives a first signal (13) from one of the first sensor (3) and a second signal (13) from one of the second sensor (4).
  • Slave units (9) send the signals to a master control unit (10).
  • the master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14).
  • the master control unit (10) is connected to a wireless unit (6).
  • the wireless unit is connected to a computing unit (7)
  • the master control unit (10) is a Raspberry PI type embedded card and is arranged in the frame that supports the vehicle body equidistant with the four slave units (9).
  • the wireless unit is an M95 module for sending a text message to the computing unit (7).

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The invention relates to a device for the surveillance and monitoring of a wheel of a vehicle, which comprises: a first sensor; a second sensor disposed on a suspension arm of the vehicle; and a control unit connected to the first sensor and to the second sensor. The second sensor detects the wheel or wheel rim of the vehicle when same is not moving. In one embodiment, the first sensor detects a first input signal, and a second sensor detects a second input signal. The first sensor sends the first input signal to the control unit, and a second sensor sends the second input signal to the control unit. The control unit generates an output signal.

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SISTEMA Y METODO PARA LA VIGILANCIA Y MONITOREO DE UNA LLANTA  SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MONITORING A RIM
Campo de la invención El presente invento se relaciona con un dispositivo para la vigilancia y monitoreo de llantas. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for tire monitoring and monitoring.
Descripción del estado de la técnica En la técnica se divulgan dispositivo de vigilancia de elementos del sistema de la llanta de un vehículo para evitar la pérdida, hurto o el desprendimiento de la llanta, como es el caso de la patente US7994901B2, esta patente divulga un sistema de monitoreo de pernos y tuercas de vehículos que comprende: un perno, una tuerca, un primer sensor llevado por el perno, un segundo sensor llevado por la tuerca, y un indicador. Uno de los sensores mide una distancia relativa entre los mismos sensores. El indicador proporciona una alarma al usuario del vehículo cuando la relación de torque alcanza un valor predeterminado. El indicador incluye un transmisor y un receptor de radiofrecuencia. El perno tiene un vástago y la tuerca está sujeta al vástago. En una modalidad de la invención los sensores son de efecto Hall y el sistema tiene un sensor en el perno y un imán en la tuerca. La patente tiene como fin la alerta a un usuario antes de que los pernos sean retirados de la llanta. Description of the state of the art In the art, a device for monitoring the elements of the tire system of a vehicle to prevent loss, theft or detachment of the tire is disclosed, as is the case of US7994901B2, this patent discloses a Vehicle bolt and nut monitoring system comprising: a bolt, a nut, a first sensor carried by the bolt, a second sensor carried by the nut, and an indicator. One of the sensors measures a relative distance between the same sensors. The indicator provides an alarm to the vehicle user when the torque ratio reaches a predetermined value. The indicator includes a transmitter and a radio frequency receiver. The bolt has a rod and the nut is attached to the rod. In one embodiment of the invention the sensors are Hall effect and the system has a sensor in the bolt and a magnet in the nut. The patent is intended to alert a user before the bolts are removed from the tire.
Por otra parte, la patente US5552759A divulga un sistema de alarma para detectar el retiro no autorizado de una llanta de un vehículo, un buje y accesorios de las llantas, el sistema de alarma comprende: un dispositivo de detección montado en el conjunto de la llanta, medios de transmisión de alarma y medios de recepción. El dispositivo de detección puede ser un interruptor de presión, pero también puede ser un sensor de capacitancia o un detector de proximidad de estado sólido, tal como un sensor de efecto Hall, un microinterruptor electromecánico o cualquier otra estructura de sensor adecuada, un dispositivo de ensamble que incluye el dispositivo de detección, medios de fijación para conectar el sensor de montaje, los pernos de las llantas, y una carcasa tiene una cavidad para encerrar sustancialmente los medios de transmisión de alarma. Los medios de transmisión de alarma, conectados al dispositivo de detección, para iniciar una señal de alarma de radiofrecuencia (RF) cuando el sensor cambia del estado asegurado al estado no seguro y el receptor, localizado remotamente del transmisor de alarma, recibe la señal de alarma de radiofrecuencia. El documento de patente se enfoca en el monitoreo de la llanta, el buje, por sensores electrónicos o mecánicos. On the other hand, US5552759A discloses an alarm system to detect the unauthorized removal of a tire from a vehicle, a hub and tire accessories, the alarm system comprises: a detection device mounted on the tire assembly , alarm transmission means and reception means. The detection device can be a pressure switch, but it can also be a capacitance sensor or a solid state proximity detector, such as a Hall effect sensor, an electromechanical microswitch or any other suitable sensor structure, a device for assembly that includes the detection device, fixing means for connecting the mounting sensor, the wheel bolts, and a housing has a cavity for substantially enclosing the alarm transmission means. The alarm transmission means, connected to the detection device, to initiate a radio frequency (RF) alarm signal when the sensor changes from the secured state to the unsafe state and the receiver, located remotely from the alarm transmitter, receives the alarm signal of radio frequency. The patent document focuses on the monitoring of the tire, the hub, by electronic or mechanical sensors.
Adicionalmente la patente US9067527B2 divulga un dispositivo y un procedimiento para detectar la pérdida de llantas de un vehículo, cuando el vehículo está en movimiento. El dispositivo tiene una carcasa que es montada sobre una llanta de tal manera que el dispositivo se apoye sobre el buje de la llanta de un eje al cual está unida la llanta. El dispositivo tiene un detector para detectar una proximidad de contacto del dispositivo al buje de la llanta, y en caso que la llanta esta suelta, un transmisor envía una señal de alarma que el dispositivo ya no está cerca del buje de la llanta. La señal enviada por el circuito de transmisión es recibida por una unidad receptora, la unidad receptora se utiliza para alertar al conductor sobre llantas que corren el riesgo de quedar sueltas. El detector es puedun interruptor mecánico, magnético, capacitivo, sensible a la presión y un interruptor resistivo. La patente se enfoca en el monitoreo de la llanta del vehículo por medio de un dispositivo en el buje. Additionally, US9067527B2 discloses a device and a method for detecting the loss of tires of a vehicle, when the vehicle is in motion. The device has a housing that is mounted on a tire such that the device rests on the hub of the tire of an axle to which the tire is attached. The device has a detector to detect a contact proximity of the device to the tire hub, and in case the tire is loose, a transmitter sends an alarm signal that the device is no longer near the tire hub. The signal sent by the transmission circuit is received by a receiving unit, the receiving unit is used to alert the driver about tires that run the risk of being loose. The detector can be a mechanical, magnetic, capacitive, pressure sensitive switch and a resistive switch. The patent focuses on the monitoring of the vehicle's tire by means of a device in the hub.
Sin embargo, no se divulgan en el estado de la técnica un dispositivo que realice la vigilancia de una llanta de un vehículo con un sistema de sensores redundantes que puedan estar ubicados en la llanta o el rin, o en el chasis del vehículo. Los sensores redundantes trabajan independientes uno del otro, lo que asegura que el daño o pérdida de un sensor, no interfiere con el envió de señales del otro que no ha sufrido daños o perdidas. However, a device for monitoring a tire of a vehicle with a system of redundant sensors that may be located on the tire or wheel, or on the chassis of the vehicle is not disclosed in the prior art. Redundant sensors work independently of each other, which ensures that the damage or loss of one sensor does not interfere with the sending of signals from the other that has not been damaged or lost.
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La presente invención corresponde a un dispositivo para la vigilancia y el monitoreo de una llanta (1) de un vehículo, que comprende: un primer sensor (3); un segundo sensor (4) dispuesto en al menos un brazo de una suspensión (11) y (12) del vehículo y una unidad de control (5) conectado al primer sensor (3) y al segundo sensor (4). El primer sensor (3) se selecciona del grupo conformado por un giroscopio, un acelerómetro, IMU, MPU, MEM's o combinaciones entre ellos. El segundo sensor (4) se selecciona del grupo conformado por un sensor infrarrojo, sensor óptico, un sensor de ultrasonido, un sensor capacitivo, un sensor fotoeléctrico, un sensor inductivo, un láser, o combinaciones entre ellos. The present invention corresponds to a device for monitoring and monitoring a tire (1) of a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor (3); a second sensor (4) disposed on at least one arm of a suspension (11) and (12) of the vehicle and a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4). The first sensor (3) is selected from the group consisting of a gyroscope, an accelerometer, IMU, MPU, MEM's or combinations between them. The second sensor (4) is selected from the group consisting of an infrared sensor, optical sensor, an ultrasound sensor, a capacitive sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an inductive sensor, a laser, or combinations among them.
El primer sensor (3) sensa una primera señal (13), el segundo sensor (4) sensa una segunda señal (13). Se entenderán primeras señal y segunda señal como señales de entrada. El primer sensor (3) envía la primera señal (13) a la unidad de control (5) y el segundo sensor (4) envía la segunda señal (13) a la unidad de control (5). La unidad de control (5) genera una señal de salida (14). En una modalidad de la invención se tiene un primer sensor (3), un segundo sensor (4), una unidad de control (5) conectada al primer sensor (3) y al segundo sensor (4), una unidad inalámbrica (6) conectada a la unidad de control (5) y una unidad de cómputo (7) conectada a la unidad inalámbrica (6). En una modalidad de la invención en las llantas (1) se disponen una unidad de georreferenciación (8) conectada a la unidad de control (5). La unidad de georreferenciación (8) envía las coordenadas de la llanta (1) a la unidad de control (5). En otra modalidad la unidad de control (5) envía las coordenadas a una unidad de control maestro (10) ubicada en el vehículo. La unidad de georreferenciación (8) se activa cuando el primer sensor (3) se activa. En una modalidad la unidad de georreferenciación (8) está ubicada en el rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad la unidad de georreferenciación (8) está ubicada en la llanta (1) del vehículo. La unidad de cómputo recibe el mensaje y muestra un mensaje de advertencia al usuario. En una modalidad de la invención, el segundo sensor (4) es remplazado por el primer sensor (3). Descripción de las figuras The first sensor (3) senses a first signal (13), the second sensor (4) senses a second signal (13). First signal and second signal will be understood as input signals. The first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the control unit (5) and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the control unit (5). The control unit (5) generates an output signal (14). In one embodiment of the invention there is a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4), a wireless unit (6) connected to the control unit (5) and a computing unit (7) connected to the wireless unit (6). In one embodiment of the invention, a georeferencing unit (8) connected to the control unit (5) is arranged on the rims (1). The georeferencing unit (8) sends the coordinates of the tire (1) to the control unit (5). In another mode the control unit (5) sends the coordinates to a master control unit (10) located in the vehicle. The georeferencing unit (8) is activated when the first sensor (3) is activated. In one embodiment the georeferencing unit (8) is located in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the georeferencing unit (8) is located on the tire (1) of the vehicle. The computing unit receives the message and displays a warning message to the user. In one embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) is replaced by the first sensor (3). Description of the figures
La FIG. 1 muestra un diagrama de bloques que comprende primer sensor, segundo sensor y unidad de control. FIG. 1 shows a block diagram comprising first sensor, second sensor and control unit.
La FIG. 2 se observa una modalidad de la invención que comprende un primer sensor, un segundo sensor, una unidad de control, una unidad inalámbrica y una unidad de cómputo. La FIG. 3 se observa una modalidad de la invención para un sistema de cuatro llantas que comprende cuatro primeros sensores, cuatro segundos sensores, cuatro unidades de control esclavas y una unidad de control maestro. FIG. 2 an embodiment of the invention comprising a first sensor, a second sensor, a control unit, a wireless unit and a computing unit is observed. FIG. 3 an embodiment of the invention is observed for a four-wheel system comprising four first sensors, four second sensors, four slave control units and a master control unit.
La FIG. 4 se observa una modalidad de la invención para un sistema de cuatro llantas que comprende cuatro primeros sensores, cuatro segundos sensores, cuatro unidades de control esclavas, una unidad de control maestro, una unidad inalámbrica y una unidad de cómputo. FIG. 4 an embodiment of the invention is observed for a four-wheel system comprising four first sensors, four second sensors, four slave control units, a master control unit, a wireless unit and a computing unit.
La FIG. 5 muestra el sistema de la llanta que comprende el brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión, el rin y la llanta. FIG. 5 shows the tire system comprising the lower front arm of the suspension, the wheel and the tire.
La FIG. 6 muestra el sistema de la llanta que comprende el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión, el rin y la llanta. Descripción detallada del invento FIG. 6 shows the tire system comprising the lower rear arm of the suspension, the wheel and the tire. Detailed Description of the Invention
La presente invención corresponde a un dispositivo para la vigilancia y el monitoreo de una llanta (1) de un vehículo, que comprende: un primer sensor (3); un segundo sensor (4) dispuesto en al menos un brazo de una suspensión (11) y (12) del vehículo y una unidad de control (5) conectado al primer sensor (3) y al segundo sensor (4); donde la unidad de control recibe las señales de entrada del primer sensor y el segundo sensor. Haciendo referencia a la FIG. l, un dispositivo para la vigilancia y el monitoreo de una llanta (1) de un vehículo, que comprende: un primer sensor (3), un segundo sensor (4), una unidad de control (5) conectada al primer sensor (3) y al segundo sensor (4). The present invention corresponds to a device for monitoring and monitoring a tire (1) of a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor (3); a second sensor (4) disposed on at least one arm of a suspension (11) and (12) of the vehicle and a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4); where the control unit receives the input signals from the first sensor and the second sensor. Referring to FIG. l, a device for monitoring and monitoring a tire (1) of a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3 ) and to the second sensor (4).
Se entiende para la presente invención como primer sensor (3) un elemento que permite tener mediciones de diferentes movimientos o posiciones, como por ejemplo inclinaciones, rotaciones, colisiones, aceleraciones, vibraciones o combinaciones de los anteriores. El cambio de posición o los diferentes movimientos del vehículo son sensados por el primer sensor (3). It is understood for the present invention as the first sensor (3) an element that allows measurements of different movements or positions, such as inclinations, rotations, collisions, accelerations, vibrations or combinations of the foregoing. The change of position or the different movements of the vehicle are sensed by the first sensor (3).
Se entiende para la presente invención como segundo sensor (4) un elemento que permite conocer un parámetro específico de una persona u objeto. En una modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) mide constantemente una distancia desde el segundo sensor (4) hasta el rin (2) o la llanta (1). En otra modalidad el segundo sensor (4) sensa la presencia o la ausencia de la llanta (1) o el rin (2). It is understood for the present invention as a second sensor (4) an element that allows to know a specific parameter of a person or object. In one embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) constantly measures a distance from the second sensor (4) to the wheel (2) or the tire (1). In another embodiment, the second sensor (4) senses the presence or absence of the tire (1) or the wheel (2).
En una modalidad de la invención el primer sensor (3) está dispuesto en un rin (2) de una llanta (1) de un vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el primer sensor (3) se encuentra dispuesto en una tijera de la llanta (1) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el primer sensor (3) se encuentra en el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el primer sensor (3) se encuentra en el brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) del vehículo. Se entiende para la presente invención por llanta (1) a una pieza mecánica que gira alrededor de un eje de un vehículo. In one embodiment of the invention, the first sensor (3) is arranged on a wheel (2) of a tire (1) of a vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the first sensor (3) is arranged in a scissor of the tire (1) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the first sensor (3) is located in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the first sensor (3) is located in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle. A tire (1) is understood for the present invention as a mechanical part that rotates around an axle of a vehicle.
En una modalidad de la invención, el segundo sensor (4) compara los parámetros sensados con parámetros previamente definidos. En una modalidad de la invención el parámetro previamente definido del segundo sensor (4) es la distancia desde la ubicación del segundo sensor (4) al rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el parámetro previamente definido del segundo sensor (4) es la distancia desde la ubicación del segundo sensor (4) a la llanta (1) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) permite medir el parámetro de la distancia de la llanta (1) o el rin (2), desde la posición del sensor. En una modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) se encuentra en el brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) del vehículo, y está orientado hacia la llanta (1) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) se encuentra en el brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) del vehículo, y está orientado hacia el rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) se encuentra en el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo, y está orientado hacia el rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) se encuentra en el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo, y está orientado hacia la llanta (1) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención el segundo sensor (4) sensa el rin (2) o la llanta (1) del vehículo cuando el sensor se encuentra detenido. In one embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) compares the sensed parameters with previously defined parameters. In one embodiment of the invention, the previously defined parameter of the second sensor (4) is the distance from the location of the second sensor (4) to the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the previously defined parameter of the second sensor (4) is the distance from the location of the second sensor (4) to the tire (1) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) makes it possible to measure the parameter of the distance of the tire (1) or the wheel (2), from the position of the sensor. In one embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) is located in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the tire (1) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) is located in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the second sensor (4) is located in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the second sensor (4) is located in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle, and is oriented towards the tire (1) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) senses the wheel (2) or the tire (1) of the vehicle when the sensor is stopped.
Se entenderá por brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) y el brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) por un elemento cinemático que une la llanta (1) y el rin (2) con el vehículo. El brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) se encuentra en las llantas traseras de un vehículo. El brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) se encuentra en la llantas (1) que tiene el sistema de dirección, como se muestra en las FIG. 5 y FIG. 6. En una modalidad de la invención la unidad de control (5) se encuentra dispuesta en el rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención, la unidad de control (5) se encuentra dispuesta en el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención la unidad de control se encuentra dispuesta en el brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención la unidad de control (5) se encuentra dispuesta en el armazón que soporta la carrocería del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención la unidad de control se encuentra sujetada a una tijera del vehículo. El primer sensor (3) se selecciona del grupo conformado por un giroscopio, un acelerómetro, IMU, MPU, MEM's o combinaciones entre ellos. El segundo sensor (4) se selecciona del grupo conformado por un sensor infrarrojo, sensor óptico, un sensor de ultrasonido, un sensor capacitivo, un sensor fotoeléctrico, un sensor inductivo, un láser, o combinaciones entre ellos. The lower rear arm of the suspension (11) and the lower front arm of the suspension (12) means a kinematic element that joins the rim (1) and the rim (2) with the vehicle. The lower rear arm of the suspension (11) is located on the rear tires of a vehicle. The lower front arm of the suspension (12) is located on the rims (1) that has the steering system, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6. In one embodiment of the invention the control unit (5) is arranged in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention, the control unit (5) is arranged in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the control unit is arranged in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the control unit (5) is arranged in the frame that supports the vehicle body. In another embodiment of the invention the control unit is attached to a scissor of the vehicle. The first sensor (3) is selected from the group consisting of a gyroscope, an accelerometer, IMU, MPU, MEM's or combinations between them. The second sensor (4) is selected from the group consisting of an infrared sensor, optical sensor, an ultrasound sensor, a capacitive sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an inductive sensor, a laser, or combinations among them.
La unidad de control (5) se selecciona del grupo conformado por microcontrolador, procesador digital de señales DSP, tarjeta embebida o cualquier dispositivo programable. The control unit (5) is selected from the group consisting of microcontroller, digital DSP signal processor, embedded card or any programmable device.
En una modalidad de la invención la unidad de control (5) se selecciona del grupo de microcontroladores conformado por PIC12C508/509, PIC16F84, PIC30F2010, PIC18F452, ATmegal68PB, ATmega48, ATmega8515, ATmegal65P entre otros microcontroladores comerciales y unidades de cómputo. In one embodiment of the invention, the control unit (5) is selected from the group of microcontrollers consisting of PIC12C508 / 509, PIC16F84, PIC30F2010, PIC18F452, ATmegal68PB, ATmega48, ATmega8515, ATmegal65P among other commercial microcontrollers and computing units.
En una modalidad de la invención la unidad de control (5) se selecciona del grupo de procesadores de señales DSP conformado por ADA4622-1, ADUCM3029, ADAQ7980, entre otros procesadores de señales DSP comerciales y unidades de cómputo. In one embodiment of the invention the control unit (5) is selected from the group of DSP signal processors consisting of ADA4622-1, ADUCM3029, ADAQ7980, among other commercial DSP signal processors and computing units.
En una modalidad de la invención la unidad de control (5) se selecciona del grupo de tarjetas embebidas conformado por RaspBerry Pi, BeagleBond Black, Odroid, Tiny SDK VI .0, entre otras tarjetas embebidas comerciales y unidades de cómputo. In one embodiment of the invention, the control unit (5) is selected from the group of embedded cards consisting of RaspBerry Pi, BeagleBond Black, Odroid, Tiny SDK VI .0, among other commercial embedded cards and computing units.
En una modalidad de la invención la unidad de control se selecciona del grupo de tarjetas de desarrollo conformado por Arduino, Tessel, MSP430, Wiring, Netduino, Propeller, DigiSpark, entre otras tarjetas de desarrollo comerciales y unidades de cómputo. In one embodiment of the invention the control unit is selected from the group of development cards consisting of Arduino, Tessel, MSP430, Wiring, Netduino, Propeller, DigiSpark, among other commercial development cards and computing units.
Se entiende por tarjeta de desarrollo, una tarjeta basada en microcontroladores. El primer sensor (3) sensa una primera señal (13), el segundo sensor (4) sensa una segunda señal (13). Se entenderán primeras señal (13) y segunda señal (13) como señales de entrada. El primer sensor (3) envía la primera señal (13) a la unidad de control (5) y el segundo sensor (4) envía la segunda señal (13) a la unidad de control (5). La unidad de control (5) genera una señal de salida (14). A development card is understood as a card based on microcontrollers. The first sensor (3) senses a first signal (13), the second sensor (4) senses a second signal (13). First signal (13) and second signal (13) will be understood as input signals. The first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the control unit (5) and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the control unit (5). The control unit (5) generates an output signal (14).
En una modalidad de la invención y haciendo referencia a la FIG. 2, se tiene un primer sensor (3), un segundo sensor (4), una unidad de control (5) conectada al primer sensor (3) y al segundo sensor (4), una unidad inalámbrica (6) conectada a la unidad de control (5) y una unidad de cómputo (7) conectada a la unidad inalámbrica (6). In an embodiment of the invention and referring to FIG. 2, there is a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), a control unit (5) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4), a wireless unit (6) connected to the unit control (5) and a computing unit (7) connected to the wireless unit (6).
En una modalidad de la invención la unidad inalámbrica (6) se encuentra dispuesta en el rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención la unidad inalámbrica (6) se encuentra dispuesta sobre brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo. En otra modalidad de la invención la unidad inalámbrica (6) se encuentra dispuesta sobre Brazo inferior delantera de la suspensión (12). En otra modalidad de la invención la unidad inalámbrica (6) se encuentra dispuesta en la tijera del vehículo. In one embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged on the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle. In another embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged on the lower front arm of the suspension (12). In another embodiment of the invention the wireless unit (6) is arranged in the scissors of the vehicle.
La unidad de cómputo (7) se selecciona del grupo conformado por Computadoras móviles, Teléfonos inteligentes, Tabletas, Relojes inteligentes, Agendas digitales o combinaciones de los anteriores. The computing unit (7) is selected from the group consisting of mobile computers, smart phones, tablets, smart watches, digital agendas or combinations of the above.
La unidad de inalámbrica (6) se selecciona del grupo conformado por módulo M95, módulos Xbee, módulos Hc-05, módulos de radio frecuencia de 315/433 Mhz, módulos Hc-06, módulos wifi Esp8266 o combinaciones de los anteriores. The wireless unit (6) is selected from the group consisting of M95 module, Xbee modules, Hc-05 modules, 315/433 Mhz radio frequency modules, Hc-06 modules, Esp8266 wifi modules or combinations of the above.
El primer sensor (3) sensa una primera señal (13), el segundo sensor (4) sensa una segunda señal (13). El primer sensor (3) envía la primera señal (13) a la unidad de control (5) y el segundo sensor (4) envía la segunda señal (13) a la unidad de control (5). La unidad de control (5) genera una señal de salida (14). La unidad de control (5) envía la señal de salida (14) a la unidad inalámbrica (6). La unidad inalámbrica (6) recibe la señal de salida (14) y la transmite a la unidad de cómputo (7). La unidad de cómputo (7) recibe la señal de salida (14) y muestra un mensaje de advertencia al usuario. The first sensor (3) senses a first signal (13), the second sensor (4) senses a second signal (13). The first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the control unit (5) and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the control unit (5). The control unit (5) generates an output signal (14). The control unit (5) sends the output signal (14) to the wireless unit (6). The wireless unit (6) receives the output signal (14) and transmits it to the computing unit (7). The unit of computation (7) receives the output signal (14) and displays a warning message to the user.
En una modalidad de la invención, se presenta un conjunto de sensores, que consiste en un primer sensor (3), un segundo sensor (4), y una unidad de control esclavo (9) conectada al primer sensor (3) y al segundo sensor (4). La unidad de control esclavo (9) está conectada a una unidad de control maestro (10). El primer sensor (3) sensa la primera señal (13), el segundo sensor (4) sensa la segunda señal (13). El primer sensor (3) envía la primera señal (13) a la unidad de control esclavo (9), el segundo sensor (4) envía la segunda señal (13) a la unidad de control esclavo (9). In one embodiment of the invention, a set of sensors is presented, consisting of a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4), and a slave control unit (9) connected to the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4). The slave control unit (9) is connected to a master control unit (10). The first sensor (3) senses the first signal (13), the second sensor (4) senses the second signal (13). The first sensor (3) sends the first signal (13) to the slave control unit (9), the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the slave control unit (9).
La unidad de control esclavo (9) lee la primera señal (13) del primer sensor (3) y la segunda señal (13) del segundo sensor (4). La unidad de control esclavo (9) envía una señal a la unidad de control maestro (10). La unidad de control maestro (10) genera una señal se salida (14). En esta modalidad de la invención, se replica el conjunto de sensores, para el número de llantas (1) que tenga el vehículo. The slave control unit (9) reads the first signal (13) from the first sensor (3) and the second signal (13) from the second sensor (4). The slave control unit (9) sends a signal to the master control unit (10). The master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14). In this embodiment of the invention, the sensor set is replicated, for the number of tires (1) the vehicle has.
En otra modalidad de la invención se presenta un conjunto de sensores conectado a una unidad inalámbrica (6). La unidad inalámbrica (6) está conectada a la unidad de control maestro (10) y a una unidad de cómputo (7). El primer sensor (3) del conjunto de sensores sensa la primera señal (13), el segundo sensor (4) del conjunto de sensores sensa la segunda señal (13). El primer sensor (3) del conjunto de sensores envía la primera señal (13) a la unidad de control esclavo (9) del conjunto de sensores y el segundo sensor (4) envía la segunda señal (13) a la unidad de control esclavo (9) del conjunto de sensores. In another embodiment of the invention there is a sensor set connected to a wireless unit (6). The wireless unit (6) is connected to the master control unit (10) and a computing unit (7). The first sensor (3) of the sensor set senses the first signal (13), the second sensor (4) of the sensor set senses the second signal (13). The first sensor (3) of the sensor set sends the first signal (13) to the slave control unit (9) of the sensor set and the second sensor (4) sends the second signal (13) to the slave control unit (9) of the sensor set.
La unidad de control esclavo (9) lee la primera señal (13) del primer sensor (3) y la segunda señal (13) del segundo sensor (4). La unidad de control de esclavo (9) del conjunto de sensores envía una señal a la unidad de control maestro (10). La unidad de control maestro (10) genera una señal se salida (14). La unidad de control maestro (10) envía la señal de salida (14) a la unidad inalámbrica (6). La unidad inalámbrica (6) recibe la señal de salida (14) y transmite un mensaje de advertencia a la unidad de cómputo (7). La unidad de cómputo (7) recibe el mensaje y para ser leído el usuario. En esta modalidad de la invención, se replica el conjunto de sensores, para el número de llantas (1) que tenga en vehículo. En una modalidad de la invención en las llantas (1) se disponen una unidad de georreferenciación (8) conectada a la unidad de control (5). La unidad de georreferenciación (8) envía las coordenadas de la llanta (1) a la unidad de control (5). En otra modalidad la unidad de control (5) envía las coordenadas a una unidad de control maestro (10) ubicada en el vehículo. La unidad de georreferenciación (8) se activa cuando el primer sensor (3) se activa. En una modalidad la unidad de georreferenciación (8) está ubicada en el rin (2) del vehículo. En otra modalidad la unidad de georreferenciación (8) está ubicada en la llanta (1) del vehículo. The slave control unit (9) reads the first signal (13) from the first sensor (3) and the second signal (13) from the second sensor (4). The slave control unit (9) of the sensor set sends a signal to the master control unit (10). The master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14). The master control unit (10) sends the output signal (14) to the wireless unit (6). The wireless unit (6) receives the output signal (14) and transmits a warning message to the unit computation (7). The computing unit (7) receives the message and to be read by the user. In this embodiment of the invention, the sensor set is replicated, for the number of tires (1) that you have in a vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, a georeferencing unit (8) connected to the control unit (5) is arranged on the rims (1). The georeferencing unit (8) sends the coordinates of the tire (1) to the control unit (5). In another mode the control unit (5) sends the coordinates to a master control unit (10) located in the vehicle. The georeferencing unit (8) is activated when the first sensor (3) is activated. In one embodiment the georeferencing unit (8) is located in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the georeferencing unit (8) is located on the tire (1) of the vehicle.
En una modalidad el primer sensor (3) y el segundo sensor (4) sensan una señal de entrada (13), el primer sensor (3) y el segundo sensor (4) envían la señal de entrada (13) a la unidad de cómputo (5), la unidad de control (5) lee las señales de entrada (13) del primer sensor (3) y el segundo sensor (4). La unidad de control (5) analiza las señales de entrada (13) del primer sensor (3) y el segundo sensor (4). La unidad de control (5) enciende la unidad de georreferenciación (8) y envía mensaje a una unidad de computo (7). La unidad de cómputo recibe el mensaje y muestra un mensaje de advertencia al usuario. In one embodiment, the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4) sense an input signal (13), the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4) send the input signal (13) to the unit computation (5), the control unit (5) reads the input signals (13) of the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4). The control unit (5) analyzes the input signals (13) of the first sensor (3) and the second sensor (4). The control unit (5) turns on the georeferencing unit (8) and sends a message to a computing unit (7). The computing unit receives the message and displays a warning message to the user.
En una modalidad de la invención, el segundo sensor (4) es remplazado por el primer sensor (3). In one embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (4) is replaced by the first sensor (3).
Ejemplo 1 Example 1
En una modalidad de la invención el primer sensor (3) es un MEM's y se encuentra sobre el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo. El segundo sensor (4) es un sensor infrarrojo y está dispuesto sobre el brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo, orientado al rin (2) del vehículo. La unidad de control es una tarjeta de desarrollo Arduino uno se encuentra en el brazo inferior trasero (11) del vehículo. Ejemplo 2 In one embodiment of the invention, the first sensor (3) is a MEM ' s and is located on the rear lower arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle. The second sensor (4) is an infrared sensor and is arranged on the rear lower arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle, oriented to the wheel (2) of the vehicle. The control unit is an Arduino development card one is located in the lower rear arm (11) of the vehicle. Example 2
Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 3, en una modalidad de la invención el vehículo tiene cuatros llantas. Cada llanta tiene un primer sensor (3), un segundo sensor (4) y una unidad control esclavo (9). Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment of the invention the vehicle has four tires. Each tire has a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4) and a slave control unit (9).
Los primeros sensores (3) son acelerómetros y están ubicados en el rin (2) del vehículo. Los segundos sensores (4) son sensores infrarrojos; dos de los segundos sensores (4) están dispuestos en brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo y los otros dos segundos sensores (4) están dispuestos en brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) del vehículo. Las unidades esclavo (9) son microcontroladores tipo PIC16F84; dos de las unidades esclavo (9) están dispuestas en los brazos inferiores traseros de la suspensión (11) del vehículo y las otras dos unidades esclavo (9) están dispuestas en los brazos inferiores delanteros de la suspensión (12) del vehículo. The first sensors (3) are accelerometers and are located in the wheel (2) of the vehicle. The second sensors (4) are infrared sensors; two of the second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle. The slave units (9) are microcontrollers type PIC16F84; two of the slave units (9) are arranged in the rear lower arms of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two slave units (9) are arranged in the front lower arms of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
Cada uno de los primeros sensores (3) recibe una primera señal (13). Cada uno de los segundos sensores (4) recibe una segunda señal (13) de entrada. Cada una de las unidades esclavo (9) recibe una primera señal (13) de uno de los primeros sensor (3) y una segunda señal (13) de uno de los segundos sensor (4). Las unidades esclavo (9) envían las señales a una unidad control maestro (10). La unidad control maestro (10) genera una señal de salida (14). Each of the first sensors (3) receives a first signal (13). Each of the second sensors (4) receives a second input signal (13). Each of the slave units (9) receives a first signal (13) from one of the first sensor (3) and a second signal (13) from one of the second sensor (4). Slave units (9) send the signals to a master control unit (10). The master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14).
La unidad control maestro (10) es una tarjeta embebida tipo Raspberry PI y está dispuesta armazón que soporta la carrocería del vehículo equidistante con las cuatro unidades esclavo (9). The master control unit (10) is a Raspberry PI type embedded card and frame is provided that supports the body of the vehicle equidistant with the four slave units (9).
Ejemplo 3 Haciendo referencia a la FIG. 4, en una modalidad de la invención el vehículo tiene cuatros llantas. Cada llanta tiene un primer sensor (3), un segundo sensor (4) y una unidad control esclavo (9). Los primeros sensores (3) son giroscopio y están dispuestos en la tijera del vehículo. . Los segundos sensores (4) son sensores ópticos; dos de los segundos sensores (4) están dispuestos en brazo inferior trasero de la suspensión (11) del vehículo y los otros dos segundos sensores (4) están dispuestos en brazo inferior delantero de la suspensión (12) del vehículo. Las unidades esclavo (9) son microcontroladores ATmega 328; dos de las unidades esclavo (9) están dispuestas en los brazos inferiores traseros de la suspensión (11) del vehículo y las otras dos unidades esclavo (9) están dispuestas en los brazos inferiores delanteros de la suspensión (12) del vehículo. Example 3 Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the invention the vehicle has four tires. Each tire has a first sensor (3), a second sensor (4) and a slave control unit (9). The first sensors (3) are gyroscope and are arranged in the scissors of the vehicle. . The second sensors (4) are optical sensors; two of the second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower rear arm of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two second sensors (4) are arranged in the lower front arm of the suspension (12) of the vehicle. The slave units (9) are ATmega 328 microcontrollers; two of the slave units (9) are arranged in the rear lower arms of the suspension (11) of the vehicle and the other two slave units (9) are arranged in the front lower arms of the suspension (12) of the vehicle.
Cada uno de los primeros sensores (3) recibe una primera señal (13). Cada uno de los segundos sensores (4) recibe una segunda señal (13) de entrada. Cada una de las unidades esclavo (9) recibe una primera señal (13) de uno de los primeros sensor (3) y una segunda señal (13) de uno de los segundos sensor (4). Las unidades esclavo (9) envían las señales a una unidad control maestro (10). La unidad control maestro (10) genera una señal de salida (14). La unidad control maestro (10) está conectada a una unidad inalámbrica (6). La unidad inalámbrica está conectada a una unidad de computo (7) La unidad control maestro (10) es una tarjeta embebida tipo Raspberry PI y está dispuesta en el armazón que soporta la carrocería del vehículo equidistante con las cuatro unidades esclavo (9). Each of the first sensors (3) receives a first signal (13). Each of the second sensors (4) receives a second input signal (13). Each of the slave units (9) receives a first signal (13) from one of the first sensor (3) and a second signal (13) from one of the second sensor (4). Slave units (9) send the signals to a master control unit (10). The master control unit (10) generates an output signal (14). The master control unit (10) is connected to a wireless unit (6). The wireless unit is connected to a computing unit (7) The master control unit (10) is a Raspberry PI type embedded card and is arranged in the frame that supports the vehicle body equidistant with the four slave units (9).
La unidad inalámbrica es un módulo M95 para enviar un mensaje de texto a la unidad de cómputo (7). The wireless unit is an M95 module for sending a text message to the computing unit (7).

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1. Un dispositivo para la vigilancia y el monitoreo de una llanta de un vehículo, que comprende: 1. A device for monitoring and monitoring a tire of a vehicle, comprising:
- un primer sensor;  - a first sensor;
- un segundo sensor dispuesto en al menos un brazo de una suspensión del vehículo;  - a second sensor disposed on at least one arm of a vehicle suspension;
- una unidad de control conectado al primer sensor y al segundo sensor; donde la unidad de control recibe las señales de entrada del primer sensor y el segundo sensor.  - a control unit connected to the first sensor and the second sensor; where the control unit receives the input signals from the first sensor and the second sensor.
2. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 1, donde una unidad de control conectada a una unidad inalámbrica. 2. The device of Claim 1, wherein a control unit connected to a wireless unit.
3. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 1, donde el primer sensor se selecciona del grupo conformado por un giroscopio, un acelerómetro, IMU, MPU, MEM's o combinaciones entre ellos. 3. The device of Claim 1, wherein the first sensor is selected from the group consisting of a gyroscope, an accelerometer, IMU, MPU, MEM's or combinations thereof.
4. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 1, donde El segundo sensor se selecciona del grupo conformado por un sensor infrarrojo, sensor óptico, un sensor de ultrasonido, un sensor capacitivo, un sensor fotoeléctrico, un sensor inductivo, un láser, o combinaciones entre ellos. 4. The device of Claim 1, wherein the second sensor is selected from the group consisting of an infrared sensor, optical sensor, an ultrasound sensor, a capacitive sensor, a photoelectric sensor, an inductive sensor, a laser, or combinations thereof. .
5. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 1, donde el segundo sensor sensa un rin cuando el vehículo está detenido. 5. The device of Claim 1, wherein the second sensor senses a wheel when the vehicle is stopped.
6. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 1, donde la llanta tiene un módulo de georreferenciación dispuesto en el rin. 6. The device of Claim 1, wherein the tire has a georeferencing module disposed in the wheel.
7. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 6, donde la unidad de georreferenciación se activa al momento que el primer sensor se activa. 7. The device of Claim 6, wherein the georeferencing unit is activated at the time the first sensor is activated.
8. El dispositivo de la Reivindicación 2, donde una unidad de trasmisión inalámbrica está conectada a la unidad de control y está dispuesta en los riñes. 8. The device of Claim 2, wherein a wireless transmission unit is connected to the control unit and is arranged in the kidneys.
9. Un método para vigilancia y monitoreo de una llanta de un vehículo, que comprende los siguientes etapas 9. A method for monitoring and monitoring a tire of a vehicle, comprising the following stages
a. sensar la señal de entrada del primer sensor;  to. sensing the input signal of the first sensor;
b. sensar la señal de entrada del segundo sensor;  b. sensing the input signal of the second sensor;
c. enviar señal de primer sensor y el segundo sensor a la unidad de control; d. recibir señales del primer sensor y el segundo sensor en la unidad de control; e. analizar las señales en la unidad de control;  C. send signal from first sensor and second sensor to control unit; d. receive signals from the first sensor and the second sensor in the control unit; and. analyze the signals in the control unit;
f. enviar mensaje al usuario.  F. Send message to the user.
10. El método de acuerdo con la Reivindicación 9, donde entre la etapa (e) y etapa (f) opcionalmente se enciende la unidad de georreferenciación 10. The method according to Claim 9, wherein between the stage (e) and stage (f) the georeferencing unit is optionally switched on
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