Tire surface preparation and apparatus for transponder installation
First Claim
1. A method for preparing a tire surface for installation of a transponder apparatus of the type comprising a transponder housing and an antenna, the method characterized by the steps:
- a. identifying a tire target surface having a footprint configured to receive the transponder apparatus thereagainst;
b. positioning the tire target surface in an accessible relationship to cleaning apparatus;
c. actuating the cleaning apparatus to substantially eliminate undesired surface agents from the tire target surface.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for preparing a tire surface for installation of a transponder apparatus of the type comprising a transponder housing and an antenna, includes the steps: identifying a tire target surface having a footprint configured to receive the transponder apparatus thereagainst; positioning the tire target surface in an accessible relationship to cleaning apparatus; and actuating the cleaning apparatus to substantially eliminate undesired surface agents from the tire target surface. Relative movement between the cleaning apparatus and the tire target surface may be initiated to create the desired target surface shape, such as an annular configuration, and to facilitate a substantial purging of undesired surface agents from substantially all of the target surface.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for preparing a tire surface for installation of a transponder apparatus of the type comprising a transponder housing and an antenna, the method characterized by the steps:
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a. identifying a tire target surface having a footprint configured to receive the transponder apparatus thereagainst;
b. positioning the tire target surface in an accessible relationship to cleaning apparatus;
c. actuating the cleaning apparatus to substantially eliminate undesired surface agents from the tire target surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for installing a transponder apparatus to a tire of the apparatus type comprising a transponder housing and an antenna, the method characterized by the steps:
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d. identifying a tire target surface having a footprint configured to complement the transponder apparatus;
e. positioning the tire target surface in an accessible relationship to cleaning apparatus;
f. actuating the cleaning apparatus to substantially eliminate the tire target surface of undesired surface agents; and
g. securing the transponder apparatus against the tire target surface. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. Cleaning apparatus for preparing a tire surface for installation of a transponder apparatus of the type comprising a transponder housing and an antenna, the cleaning apparatus characterized by:
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means for positioning the tire target surface in an accessible position; and
a cleaning assembly engaging the tire target surface for substantially purging the tire target surface of undesired surface agents. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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