Transmitter of tire condition monitoring apparatus
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1. A transmitter of a tire condition monitoring apparatus for transmitting data indicating the condition of a tire of a vehicle, comprising:
- a casing, which is located in the tire, wherein the casing accommodates an electronic unit for measuring a parameter representing the condition of the tire;
a valve stem, which is formed independently from the casing, wherein the valve stem is attached to a wheel to which the tire is attached; and
an elastic connecting member, wherein the connecting member connects the casing to the valve stem.
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Abstract
A transmitter of a tire condition monitoring apparatus transmits data indicating the condition of a tire of a vehicle. The transmitter is located in the tire. The transmitter includes a casing, which accommodates an electronic unit for measuring a parameter representing the condition of the tire, and a valve stem. The valve stem is formed independently from the casing. The valve stem is attached to a wheel to which the tire is attached. An elastic connecting member connects the casing to the valve stem.
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1. A transmitter of a tire condition monitoring apparatus for transmitting data indicating the condition of a tire of a vehicle, comprising:
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a casing, which is located in the tire, wherein the casing accommodates an electronic unit for measuring a parameter representing the condition of the tire;
a valve stem, which is formed independently from the casing, wherein the valve stem is attached to a wheel to which the tire is attached; and
an elastic connecting member, wherein the connecting member connects the casing to the valve stem. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A transmitter of a tire condition monitoring apparatus for transmitting data indicating the condition of a tire of a vehicle, comprising:
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a casing, which is located in the tire, wherein the casing accommodates an electronic unit for measuring a parameter representing the condition of the tire;
a valve stem, which is formed independently from the casing, wherein the valve stem is attached to a wheel to which the tire is attached; and
a leaf spring, wherein the leaf spring connects the casing to the valve stem, and the leaf spring includes;
a proximal portion, which is attached to the valve stem;
a distal portion, which is pressed against the wheel; and
an intermediate portion, which is located between the proximal portion and the distal portion, wherein the casing is attached to the intermediate portion. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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