Cecil Moo Young

US Patent:

6462650, Oct 8, 2002

Filed:

Aug 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/638523

Inventors:

Raymond J. Balzer - Easley SC 29642
Cecil Young - Lyman SC 29365
David Kevin Stafford - Simpsonville SC 29681

International Classification:

B60C 2300

US Classification:

340442, 340445, 1521521, 73146, 731464, 731465, 307 101, 156 60

Abstract:

The present invention provides a tire monitor apparatus and monitored vehicle tire. A module which monitors tire information is supported by a rubber ply affixed to the inside surface of the tire. The module has electrical components for monitoring tire information by collecting, storing and/or reading information about the tire. A retainer assembly is used to secure the module to the rubber ply such that the module is support within the tires cavity. The module is mounted to be removed, exchanged, etc. In one embodiment, the monitor module may be isolated from tire loads such that the durability of the monitoring system is improved. The fastener assembly has first parts carried by the rubber ply and second fastener parts built into the module. The first and second fastener parts cooperate to support said module from said rubber ply. The first part may be in the form of a shaft or stem having an axial length which allows the module to be retained at an offset distance from the ply and tire.

US Patent:

62176838, Apr 17, 2001

Filed:

Nov 24, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/449268

Inventors:

Raymond J. Balzer - Easley SC
Preston Butler Kemp - Greenville SC
Cecil Young - Lyman SC
David Kevin Stafford - Perignat les Sarlieves, FR

Assignee:

Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.

International Classification:

B60C 1908

US Classification:

156 60

Abstract:

The present invention provides a tire monitor retainer assembly and monitored vehicle tire. A module which monitors tire information is supported by a rubber ply affixed to the inside surface of the tire. The module has electrical components for monitoring tire information by collecting, storing and/or reading information about the tire. A fastener assembly is used to secure the module to the rubber ply such that the module is support within the tire's cavity. The module is mounted to be isolated from tire loads such that the durability of the monitoring system is improved. The fastener assembly has first parts carried by the rubber ply and second fastener parts built into the module. The first and second fastener parts cooperate to support said module from said rubber ply. The module is made with a retainer opening having edges to receive a fastener device having standoff or indexing elements.