Air pressure detection device for wheel

• US 6,838,984 B2
• Filed: 01/24/2002
• Issued: 01/04/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Honda Motor Company)
• Original Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Honda Motor Company)
• Inventors: Harada, Tomoyuki, Yamagiwa, Toshio, Ashigai, Takashi
• Primary Examiner(s): PHAM, TOAN NGOC
• Application Number:
  US10/053,577
• Publication Number:
  US 20020097147A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,076 Days
• Field of Search: 340/445, 340/442, 340/447, 340/427, 340/432, 340/438, 731/46, 731/462, 731/463, 731/464
• US Class Current: 340/445
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/006 having two wheels only
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0408 transmitting the signals by non-mechanical means from the wheel or tyre to a vehicle body mounted receiver

Abstract

An air pressure detection device for a wheel includes an air pressure sensor provided on the side of a tire for detecting the tire pressure. A detection and transmission unit (transmission unit) is provided for transmitting information detected by the air pressure sensor. An electric cell is provided for driving the detection and transmission unit. The air pressure sensor is located inside the tire and is integrally fitted to an air valve. The electric cell is fitted to a portion of the air valve projecting from a rim. The invention enhances the fitting property of the air pressure sensor, and enhances the convenience in exchange of the electric cell.

Claims

1. An air pressure detection device for a wheel comprising:

an air pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure of a tire tube;

a transmission unit for transmitting information detected by said air pressure sensor; and

an electric cell for driving said transmission unit;

wherein said air pressure sensor and said transmission unit are adapted to be located inside a tire tube and are integrally mounted on an air valve of a wheel, and said electric cell is mounted directly on a wheel rim of a wheel in such a manner as to surround a portion of said air valve projecting from the wheel rim of the wheel.

2. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 1, wherein said electric cell is positioned within a housing that is secured between the wheel rim and a threaded portion of said air valve.

3. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 2, and further including a securing means mounted on said threaded portion of said air valve for securing said electric cell relative to said air valve.

4. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 1, wherein said transmission unit includes a detection circuit operatively connected to said air pressure sensor for converting the air pressure into an electrical signal.

5. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 4, wherein said transmission unit further includes a transmission circuit for emitting the electrical signal of the detection circuit as electromagnetic waves.

6. An air pressure detection device for a wheel comprising:

an air pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure of a tubeless tire;

a transmission unit for transmitting information detected by said air pressure sensor; and

an electric cell for driving said transmission unit;

wherein said air pressure sensor and said transmission unit are adapted to be located inside a tubeless tire and are integrally mounted on an air valve of a wheel, and said electric cell is mounted on a portion of said air valve projecting inwardly from a wheel rim toward a center of a wheel.

7. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 6, wherein said electric cell is positioned within a housing that is secured between a wheel rim and a threaded portion of said air valve.

8. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 7, and further including a securing means mounted on said threaded portion of said air valve for securing said electric cell relative to said air valve.

9. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 6, wherein said transmission unit includes a detection circuit operatively connected to said air pressure sensor for converting the air pressure into an electrical signal.

10. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 9, wherein said transmission unit further includes a transmission circuit for emitting the electrical signal of the detection circuit as electromagnetic waves.

11. The air pressure detection device for a wheel according to claim 6, and further including a seal for providing an air tight connection between said air valve and said tubeless tire.

12. An air pressure detection device comprising:

an air pressure sensor for detecting air pressure powered by a cell mounted on a side of a wheel rim facing a wheel center; and

a transmission unit operatively connected to said air pressure sensor for transmitting information detected by said air pressure sensor;

wherein said air pressure sensor and said transmitting unit are adapted to be located inside a tire and are integrally mounted on an air valve.

13. The air pressure detection device according to claim 12, wherein said transmission unit includes a detection circuit operatively connected to said air pressure sensor for converting the air pressure into an electrical signal.

14. The air pressure detection device according to claim 13, wherein said transmission unit further includes a transmission circuit for emitting the electrical signal of the detection circuit as electromagnetic waves.

15. The air pressure detection device according to claim 12, wherein said tire is a tubeless tire and further including a seal for providing an air tight connection between said air valve and the tubeless tire.

16. The air pressure detection device according to claim 12, wherein said tire is a tube tire.