Device for Fixing a Module on the Inner Wall of a Tire

• US 20090218459A1
• Filed: 03/30/2007
• Published: 09/03/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique SA (Compagnie Generale DES Etablissements Michelin SCA)
• Original Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique SA (Compagnie Generale DES Etablissements Michelin SCA)
• Inventors: Paul, Xavier, Durif, Pierre
• Application Number:
  US12/296,220
• Publication Number:
  US 20090218459A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/205.100
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0408 transmitting the signals by non-mechanical means from the wheel or tyre to a vehicle body mounted receiver
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0493 for attachment on the tyre

Abstract

A device for fixing a module to the internal wall of a tire. The device includes a support secured to the tire, the support having at least two independent straps secured to the support and means for immobilizing the module, the straps being oriented radially.

Claims

1. A device for fixing a module to the internal wall of a tire, comprising a support secured to the tire, wherein the support has at least two independent straps secured to the support and means for immobilizing the module, and wherein the straps are oriented radially.

2. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein at least one strap includes a complementary means for fixing the module.

3. The fixing device according to claim 2, wherein the complementary means for fixing the module is an opening provided in the thickness of the strap.

4. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the module is immobilized by forces exerted by the fixing means.

5. The fixing device according to claim 4, wherein the forces exerted by the fixing means are elastic restoring forces.

6. The fixing device according to claim 4, wherein the forces exerted by the fixing means are obtained by the thermal contraction of said fixing means.

7. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the support is made of a polymeric material crosslinked on the tire.