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ELECTRICAL ENERGY GENERATION WITHIN A VEHICLE TIRE

  • US 20170040911A1
  • Filed: 08/05/2015
  • Published: 02/09/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for installation within a tire for a vehicle comprising:

  • a flexible arm having first and second ends, wherein said first end is configured to be coupled to one of a rim upon which said tire is mounted and an inside tread surface of said tire, and said second end is configured to be in contact with the other of said rim and said inside tread surface; and

    a power generating element coupled to said flexible arm for generating electrical energy, wherein said flexible arm deforms in response to a variability of distance between said rim and said inside tread surface during rolling movement of said tire and said power generating element generates said electrical energy in response to deformation of said flexible arm.

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