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Wheel condition detector and wheel condition monitor

  • US 7,538,660 B2
  • Filed: 08/07/2007
  • Issued: 05/26/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wheel condition detector that detects a condition of a wheel comprising:

  • a case that is located in an internal space between a tire and a wheel member, the tire and the wheel member forming a wheel, wherein the case includes a detection space formed therein and includes a communication section that communicates the detection space with the internal space;

    a condition sensor located in the detection space that detects a condition of the wheel; and

    a restriction section that restricts an entry of foreign matter that exists in the internal space into the detection space through the communication section, wherein the restriction section includes a mode switching section that switches the communication section from a communication mode to a disconnection mode, if a preset condition, under which the foreign matter is expected to enter the detection space, is met.

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