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Tire inflation and velocity sensor

  • US 5,396,817 A
  • Filed: 11/29/1991
  • Issued: 03/14/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for determining the pressure a pneumatic vehicular tire while mounted on the wheel of vehicle, and/or velocity of the vehicle comprising:

  • a. an array of load sensors which provide a two-dimensional pattern of the force distribution exerted by said tire in contact with said sensors as the vehicle passes over said array;

    b. a computer which is programmed (programmed computer) to determine said tire inflation pressure and/or velocity from said force distribution data independent of the make or model of said tire and said vehicle; and

    c. means for displaying said pressure (and) and/or velocity.

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