18343312. WHEEL-STATE OBTAINING SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 WHEEL-STATE OBTAINING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WHEEL-STATE OBTAINING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
WHEEL-STATE OBTAINING SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroaki Kobayashi of Toyota-shi (JP)
WHEEL-STATE OBTAINING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18343312 titled 'WHEEL-STATE OBTAINING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for obtaining the state of wheels, including air pressure sensors and temperature sensors for each wheel, along with a controller to analyze the data and determine abnormal states.
- Air pressure sensors detect tire pressure, while temperature sensors monitor the inside of the tire.
- The controller calculates a temperature conversion air pressure for each tire based on the detected data.
- If one wheel shows a greater reduction in temperature conversion air pressure compared to the others, it is flagged as having an abnormal air pressure state.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in vehicles to monitor tire pressure and temperature, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Problems Solved
This system helps identify abnormal tire pressure states, which can prevent accidents and improve fuel efficiency.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety on the road - Improved fuel efficiency - Reduced risk of tire-related incidents
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry - Tire manufacturing companies - Fleet management companies
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be tire pressure monitoring systems commonly found in modern vehicles, but this system goes a step further by considering temperature data as well.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system communicate alerts to the driver or vehicle operator?
The abstract does not mention how the system notifies the driver of abnormal tire pressure states.
What is the expected lifespan of the sensors used in this system?
There is no information provided on the durability or longevity of the sensors used in this wheel-state obtaining system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A wheel-state obtaining system includes: air pressure sensors each provided for a corresponding one of a plurality of wheels to detect an air pressure of a tire of the wheel; and temperature sensors each provided for a corresponding one of the wheels to detect a temperature of an inside of a tire of the wheel; and a controller. The controller obtains a temperature conversion air pressure, which is the air pressure of each tire when the temperature is a set temperature, based on a detected air pressure and a detected temperature. When a reduction amount of the temperature conversion air pressure of one of the wheels is greater than a reduction amount of the temperature conversion air pressure of each of other wheels except the one of the wheels, the controller determines that the air pressure of the tire of the one of the wheels is in an abnormal state.
