Flexible sensor support for tire inspection
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1. A sensor support that is removably positionable near a surface of a tire, the sensor support comprising:
- a rotatably supported, flexible substrate defining a longitudinal direction, the flexible substrate bendable along the longitudinal direction between a first position and a second position and comprising a plurality of interlocking members connected together along the longitudinal direction and rotatable relative to one another;
a biasing member attached to the substrate and configured for urging the substrate towards the first position; and
at least one sensor attached to the flexible substrate, the sensor configured for detecting damage at or below the surface of the tire.
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Abstract
A sensor support is provided for tire inspection or testing that can be used over a range of tire profiles and widths to place one or more sensors at a surface of the tire. The shape or profile of the sensor support is adjustable to accommodate tire surfaces of different shapes or profiles. A locking feature can be provided to maintain the shape of the sensor support during use.
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1. A sensor support that is removably positionable near a surface of a tire, the sensor support comprising:
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a rotatably supported, flexible substrate defining a longitudinal direction, the flexible substrate bendable along the longitudinal direction between a first position and a second position and comprising a plurality of interlocking members connected together along the longitudinal direction and rotatable relative to one another; a biasing member attached to the substrate and configured for urging the substrate towards the first position; and at least one sensor attached to the flexible substrate, the sensor configured for detecting damage at or below the surface of the tire. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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