Title:
A DEVICE FOR DETECTING BULGES IN TYRES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/131999
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A device (110) for detecting a bulge in a sidewall and/or ground engaging surface of a tyre having a shroud (117) for extending along at least a portion of the outer surface of the tyre wall. The shroud (117) is spaced apart a short distance from the outer surface of the tyre wall, the distance being predetermined to define the acceptable tolerance of a bulge in a tyre. The shroud (117) is connectable to a portion of the wheel support assembly (211) which is fixed relative to a rotating wheel. The shroud (117) is operably coupled to a transducer (130) for converting displacement of the shroud (117) into an electrical energy or an electrical signal as a result of a bulge having dimensions greater than the predetermined tolerance being detected by the shroud (117).
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Inventors:
SMYTH, Eamon (59 Rellan Road, Roslea, Fermanagh BT92 7QU, GB)
Application Number:
GB2011/050813
Publication Date:
October 27, 2011
Filing Date:
April 26, 2011
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Assignee:
SMYTH, Eamon (59 Rellan Road, Roslea, Fermanagh BT92 7QU, GB)
International Classes:
G01M17/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HANNA, John (58 Howard Street, 4th FloorBelfast, Antrim BT1 6PJ, GB)
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