Electronic monitoring device and patch assembly
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Abstract
A monitoring device and patch assembly includes a patch that removably and re-attachably holds the monitoring device. The patch is adapted to connect the monitoring device to a pneumatic tire when the monitoring device is held by the patch. The patch is configured to hold a monitoring device having a rounded outer surface. The patch holds the rounded monitoring device by having a resilient tube with an outlet having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the monitoring device. The monitoring device of the invention includes a feature that allows it to be removed from the patch.
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61 Claims
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1. -23. (canceled)
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24. A tire monitoring device configured to be mounted in a tire, the tire monitoring device comprising:
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a tag assembly including an electronic monitoring device and a rigid protective layer covering the electronic monitoring device; and
a patch configured to be permanently mounted to an interior surface of the tire, the patch being formed at least in part by rounded walls, the tag assembly and the patch being selectively removably connected together by sliding either the tag assembly or patch relative to one another. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A tire monitoring device configured to be mounted in a tire, the tire monitoring device comprising:
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a tag assembly including an electronic monitoring device and a rigid protective layer covering the electronic monitoring device, the tag assembly including two opposed, substantially linear sliding surfaces;
an antenna operably connected to the electronic monitoring device through the protective layer; and
a patch configured to be permanently mounted to an interior surface of the tire, the patch including two opposed, substantially linear sliding surfaces that are configured to slidably engage the tag assembly sliding surfaces such that the tag assembly and patch can be removably connected and disconnected by sliding either the tag assembly or patch relative to one another in a substantially linear manner. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36)
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37. A tire monitoring device configured to be mounted in a tire, the tire monitoring device comprising:
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a tag assembly including an electronic monitoring device and a rigid protective layer, the tag assembly including an opening; and
a patch configured to be permanently mounted to an interior surface of the tire, the patch including a projection configured to selectively engage the opening in the tag assembly such that the patch and the tag assembly can be removably connected together by sliding either the tag assembly or patch relative to one another. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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41. A tire, comprising:
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a tread portion, a sidewall portion, and bead portion that together define an interior portion; and
a tire monitoring device mounted within the interior portion of the tire, the tire monitoring device configured to monitor temperature and pressure within the interior portion of the tire, the tire monitoring device comprising;
a tag assembly including an electronic monitoring device and a rigid protective coating covering the electronic monitoring device, the tag assembly including an opening; and
a rubber-based patch including a projection configured to selectively slidably engage the opening in the tag assembly such that the patch and tag assembly can be removably connected to one another through a sliding motion, but are otherwise firmly fastened together as a combined assembly with no movement therebetween.
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42. A tire, comprising:
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a tread portion, sidewall portion, and bead portion that together define an interior portion; and
a tire monitoring device mounted within the interior portion of the tire, the tire monitoring device configured to monitor temperature and pressure within the interior portion of the tire, the tire monitoring device comprising;
a tag assembly including an electronic monitoring device and a rigid protective layer, the tag assembly including two opposed, substantially linear sliding surfaces, an antenna operably connected to the electronic monitoring device through the protective layer;
a rubber-based patch including two opposed, substantially linear sliding surfaces that are configured to selectively slidably engage the tag assembly sliding surfaces such that the patch and tag assembly are removably connected to one another through a sliding motion, but are otherwise firmly fastened together as a combined assembly with no movement therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (43)
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44. A tire for a vehicle, the tire comprising:
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a body;
a patch attached to the body;
an electronic monitoring device having at least one sensor for sensing a condition of the tire;
at least one of the patch or electronic monitoring device having a slot; and
a spline disposed in the slot to lock the electronic monitoring device to the patch. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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52. A tire for a vehicle, the tire comprising:
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a body;
a mount attached to the body;
the mount defining a cavity;
an electronic device having information related to the tire;
at least a portion of the electronic monitoring device adapted to fit within the cavity of the mount;
at least one of the mount or electronic monitoring device having a first slot; and
a lock member disposed in the first slot to lock the electronic monitoring device within the mount. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61)
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Specification