18564158. TIRE, RETREADED TIRE, AND RETREADED TIRE PRODUCTION METHOD simplified abstract (BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION)
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TIRE, RETREADED TIRE, AND RETREADED TIRE PRODUCTION METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Isao Kuwayama of Chuo-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Takashi Shimura of Chuo-ku, Tokyo (JP)
TIRE, RETREADED TIRE, AND RETREADED TIRE PRODUCTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18564158 titled 'TIRE, RETREADED TIRE, AND RETREADED TIRE PRODUCTION METHOD
The abstract of the patent application describes a tire with a communication device embedded in a specific position within the tire structure.
- The tire includes a belt composed of one or more belt layers.
- It features a main groove on the tread surface.
- The communication device is embedded inward in the tire radial direction from the groove bottom of the main groove.
- The device is positioned outward in the tire radial direction from the inner surface of the innermost belt layer in the belt.
- It is also outward in the tire width direction from the minimum width belt layer in the belt.
- The tire radial outer side of the communication device is not covered with the belt.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in smart tires for monitoring tire pressure and temperature. - It could also be utilized in tire tracking systems for fleet management.
Problems Solved: - The communication device allows for real-time monitoring of tire conditions, enhancing safety and efficiency. - It provides valuable data for preventive maintenance, reducing the risk of tire-related incidents.
Benefits: - Improved safety on the road. - Enhanced performance and longevity of tires. - Cost savings through optimized maintenance schedules.
Commercial Applications: Smart tire systems for commercial vehicles, tire pressure monitoring solutions for consumer vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the communication device transmit data from within the tire? 2. What are the potential cybersecurity risks associated with embedding communication devices in tires?
Original Abstract Submitted
A tire comprises: a belt composed of one or more belt layers; a main groove on a tread surface; and a communication device embedded at a position that is inward in a tire radial direction from a groove bottom of the main groove, outward in the tire radial direction from an inner surface of an innermost belt layer in the belt, and outward in a tire width direction from a minimum width belt layer in the belt, wherein a tire radial outer side of the communication device is not covered with the belt.
