Puncture prevention device

The puncture prevention device uses magnetic field detection and warning systems to prevent tire punctures by alerting drivers and potentially stopping the vehicle, effectively addressing the challenge of tire damage from sharp objects during low-speed maneuvers.

FR3161875B1Active Publication Date: 2026-08-07STELLANTIS AUTO SAS
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Patent Information

Application Number
FR2024004621
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-02
Publication Date
2026-08-07
Estimated Expiration
2044-05-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicles lack effective means to detect and prevent tire punctures from sharp objects during driving, particularly during low-speed maneuvers, which can lead to costly damage and loss of control.

Method used

A puncture prevention device equipped with detection means under the vehicle to sense metallic objects using magnetic fields and warning means to alert the driver, optionally stopping the vehicle to avoid punctures.

Benefits of technology

Effectively detects and alerts drivers of potential tire-damaging objects, allowing them to adjust their trajectory and avoid punctures, especially during parking maneuvers.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a puncture prevention device (1) designed to be fitted to a motor vehicle (2), the device (1) comprising detection means (5) designed to be installed under the vehicle (2) and for detecting, when the motor vehicle (2) is moving, the presence, in the path of at least one tire (4) of the vehicle (2), of an object (3) capable of damaging the tire (4) of the vehicle (2), the device (1) comprising warning means designed to alert the driver of the vehicle (2) when the presence of an object (3) capable of damaging a tire (4) is detected. The invention further relates to a vehicle (2) equipped with such a device (1). Finally, the invention relates to a method for preventing a puncture using the vehicle (2) according to the invention. (Figure 1)
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