System and method for mounting a sensor on an inner liner of a tire

Abstract

Various embodiments for mounting one or more sensor units on an inner liner of a tire are disclosed. In one example, a first texture material is secured to an inner liner of a tire. The second textured material is secured to the sensor unit. The sensor unit may be mounted on the inner liner of the tire by securing the first texture material to the second texture material via the contact fastener configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to systems and methods for mounting sensors on the inner liner of a tire. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacture of pneumatic tires, the tire is typically built on a drum of a tire forming machine, referred to in the art as a tire forming drum. Numerous tire components are sequentially wrapped around and / or applied to the drum to form a cylindrical tire carcass. The tire carcass is then inflated into a ring shape to receive the remaining tire components, such as the belt ply assembly and the rubber tread. The completed ring-shaped uncured tire carcass (referred to in the art as a green tire at this stage) is then inserted into a mold or press to form the tread pattern and cure or vulcanize.

[0003] Typically, people want to collect electronic data about the conditions inside and around the tires. This data can be communicated with various electronic systems in the vehicle, such as vehicle stability and / or braking systems, to provide improved vehicle control and to monitor or track driving behavior. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides the following technical solutions: 1. A method comprising: The first texture material is attached to the inner liner of the tire; The second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit; and The sensor unit is mounted on the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first textured material to the second textured material via a contact fastener construction.

[0005] 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first textured material comprises a first fabric, and the second textured material comprises a second fabric, wherein the first fabric and the second fabric comprise at least one of nylon, polyester, aramid fiber, stainless steel, recyclable material, or any combination thereof.

[0006] 3. The method according to Scheme 2, wherein the first fabric is different from the second fabric.

[0007] 4. The method according to Scheme 1, wherein the first texture of the first textured material and the second texture of the second textured material correspond to a contact fastener construction, the contact fastener construction including at least one of a mushroom construction, a hook construction, a loop construction, a knitted loop construction, a palm tree construction, a double-sided construction, or any combination thereof, wherein the first texture is configured to fasten to the second texture.

[0008] 5. The method according to Scheme 1, wherein the first textured material is fixed to the inner liner of the tire via a first adhesive, and the second textured material is fixed to the sensor unit via a second adhesive.

[0009] 6. The method according to Scheme 5, wherein the first adhesive is different from the second adhesive.

[0010] 7. The method according to Scheme 5, wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive comprise at least one of the following: polyimide adhesive, polyvinyl acetate adhesive, cyanoacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy resin adhesive, acrylic adhesive, hot melt adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, tape, double-sided tape, or rubber curing adhesive with cushioning adhesive.

[0011] 8. The method according to Scheme 1, wherein the first texture material is fixed to the inner liner of the tire during the tire curing process.

[0012] 9. The method according to Scheme 1, wherein the second textured material is fixed to the sensor unit using at least one of an overmolding process, a welding process, or an injection molding process.

[0013] 10. The method according to Scheme 1 further includes adding a buffer layer between the inner liner of the tire and the first textured material.

[0014] 11. A tire, comprising: Inner lining; Sensor units installed in the inner lining layer; The first textured material is fixed to the inner lining layer; and A second texture material fixed to the sensor unit and the first texture material. The sensor unit is mounted to the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first textured material to the second textured material via a contact fastener construction.

[0015] 12. The tire according to claim 11, wherein the first texture material comprises a first fabric and the second texture material comprises a second fabric, the first fabric and the second fabric comprising at least one of nylon, polyester, aramid fiber, stainless steel, recyclable material or any combination thereof.

[0016] 13. The tire according to claim 12, wherein the first fabric is different from the second fabric.

[0017] 14. The tire according to claim 11, wherein the first texture of the first textured material and the second texture of the second textured material correspond to a contact fastener configuration, the contact fastener configuration including at least one of a mushroom configuration, a hook configuration, a ring configuration, a knitted ring configuration, a palm tree configuration, a double-sided configuration, or any combination thereof, wherein the first texture is configured to fasten to the second texture.

[0018] 15. The tire according to claim 11, wherein a first texture material is fixed to the inner liner via a first adhesive, and a second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit via a second adhesive.

[0019] 16. The tire according to claim 15, wherein the first adhesive is different from the second adhesive.

[0020] 17. The tire according to claim 15, wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive comprise at least one of the following: polyimide adhesive, polyvinyl acetate adhesive, cyanoacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy resin adhesive, acrylic adhesive, hot melt adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, tape, double-sided tape, or a rubber curing adhesive with a cushioning adhesive.

[0021] 18. The tire according to claim 11, wherein the first texture material is fixed to the inner liner during the tire curing process.

[0022] 19. The tire according to claim 11, wherein the second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit using at least one of an overmolding process, a welding process, or an injection molding process.

[0023] 20. The tire according to claim 11 further includes a buffer layer between the tire's inner liner and the first textured material. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Many aspects of this disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following accompanying drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, but the emphasis is on clearly illustrating the principles of this disclosure. Furthermore, in the drawings, the same reference numerals throughout several views identify corresponding parts.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of a tire according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, having a sensor unit mounted to the inner liner of the tire.

[0026] Figures 2A-2C This is an example of an exploded view of a sensor unit installed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2A The illustration shows a sensor mounted to the tire liner using two adhesives, which are attached to two textured materials in any of the contact fastener constructions described above. Figure 2B The illustration shows two textured materials, including any of the contact fastener constructions described herein that are directly attached to the tire liner and sensor unit. Figure 2C The diagram is similar to Figure 2A The structure has two adhesive layers, but a buffer layer is added between the inner liner of the tire and the first adhesive.

[0027] Figures 3A-3EThese are various examples of textured constructions of contact fasteners according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3A The diagram illustrates the structure of a mushroom. Figure 3B The diagram illustrates the woven hook and loop structure. Figure 3C Describe the construction of the knitted loop. Figure 3D Describe the structure of a palm tree. Figure 3E Describe the double-sided structure.

[0028] Figure 4A and 4B Experimental results are shown illustrating the effect of various contact fastener constructions and / or bonding techniques according to various embodiments of the present disclosure on pull-out force.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for mounting a sensor unit on a tire liner according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figures 6A-6E The illustration shows the peel strength of the contact fastener construction of VelcroHook 87S compared with that of Velcro Loop 1000 cured on the liner compound in various experiments using different experimental parameters, according to various embodiments.

[0031] Figure 7 The diagram shows a graphical representation of the results of different experiments.

[0032] definition "Carcass" refers to the tire structure excluding the belt structure, tread, bottom tread, and sidewall rubber on the ply, but includes the bead.

[0033] "Inner liner" refers to one or more layers of elastomer or other materials that form the inner surface of a tubeless tire and are contained within the tire's inflatable gas.

[0034] "Radially outward" and "radially outward" refer to the radial direction away from the axis of rotation of the tire.

[0035] "Radial" and "radially" refer to a line or direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tire. Detailed Implementation

[0036] This document discloses various examples related to systems and methods for mounting sensors on the inner liner of a tire. In one example, a first textured material is attached to the inner liner of the tire. A second textured material is attached to a sensor unit. The sensor unit can be mounted on the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first textured material to the second textured material via a contact fastener configuration. By using a contact fastener configuration to secure the sensor unit to the tire, in some embodiments, the need to polish the tire for mounting the sensor unit is eliminated. Therefore, it is easier to mount the sensor unit using the methods described herein. Compared to conventional sensor attachment methods, the use of textured materials eliminates the need for a sensor container. While embodiments in which a sensor container may be present and thus advantageous are possible, this is not necessary when using the techniques described herein.

[0037] The use of a contact fastener construction allows for both the fastening and loosening of two surfaces. Advantageously, the sensor unit can be easily replaced. This allows the sensor unit to be easily removed for tire retreading without compromising its integrity. The sensor unit can be easily attached by following the methods described in this disclosure. While the contact fastener construction allows for easy loosening, it provides a robust connection that can be maintained against pull forces during tire rotation. As the tire rotates, the contact fastener will be subjected to various forces applied to the tire, thus necessitating the formation of a robust connection through the contact fastener construction. Because the contact fastener is pressure-sensitive, the centrifugal force generated by tire rotation can be used to further tighten the bond formed by the contact fastener construction by pressing the two pieces of material further into each other. A detailed description of the embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, will now be referenced, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout several views.

[0038] In the following discussion, a general description of the system and its components is provided, followed by a discussion of its operation. Although the following discussion provides illustrative examples of the operation of various components of this disclosure, the use of the following illustrative examples does not preclude other implementations consistent with the principles disclosed by the following illustrative examples.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a tire 100 having a tread 103 and an inner liner 106. According to various examples, a sensor unit 133 may be mounted on the inner liner 106 of the tire 100. In some examples, a first textured material 113 is secured to the inner liner 106 of the tire 100. A second textured material 123 is secured to the sensor unit 133. The first textured material 113 is fastened to the second textured material 123 by any contact fastener construction described herein, thereby mounting the sensor unit 133 to the inner liner 106 of the tire 100. In some examples, the tire 100 may include one or more mounted sensor units 133.

[0040] Go to Figures 2A-2C Various examples of exploded views of sensor units 133 mounted on the inner liner 106 are shown. According to some examples, such as... Figure 2A As shown, the first textured material 113 is fixed to the inner liner 106 via a first adhesive 219. Similarly, the second textured material 123 is fixed to the sensor unit 133 via a second adhesive 229. The first adhesive 219 and the second adhesive 229 may comprise at least one of the following: polyimide adhesive, polyvinyl acetate adhesive, cyanoacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy resin adhesive, acrylic adhesive, hot melt adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, tape, double-sided tape, rubber-curing adhesive with cushioning adhesive, and / or any other form of adhesive. The first adhesive 219 may be the same as or different from the second adhesive 229.

[0041] The first textured material 113 may include a first fabric, and the second textured material 123 may include a second fabric. The first and second fabrics may include at least one of nylon, polyester, aramid fibers (e.g., NOMEX®, Kevlar®, etc.), stainless steel, recyclable materials, or any combination thereof. The first and second fabrics may include the same or different materials. The first textured material 113 also includes a first texture 216, and the second textured material 123 also includes a second texture 226, such that the sensor unit 133 can be mounted on the inner liner 106 of the tire 100 using any of the contact fastener constructions described herein. Because the tire 100 will be subjected to various forces and temperatures during rotation, the choice of adhesive should be carefully coordinated with the choice of fabric to ensure a strong bond.

[0042] Figure 2B Another embodiment is illustrated, in which the inner liner 106 and sensor unit 133 are directly attached to the first textured material 113 and the second textured material 123, respectively. In various examples, the inner liner 106 and / or sensor unit 133 may be directly attached to the first textured material 113 and / or the second textured material 123 via bonding. In various examples, this direct bonding may be achieved through interfacial bonding (e.g., through a co-curing process). For example, the first textured material 113 may be co-cured on the inner liner 106. In this example, the first textured material 113 may be applied to the green tire and then co-cured to create a strong bond during tire curing. In various examples, the backing surface of the first textured material 113 may be coated with or without an adhesive and / or buffer layer 236 before being applied to the green tire. Figure 3C ).

[0043] In various examples, the second textured material 123 can be directly attached to the bottom of the sensor unit 132 using overmolding, welding, injection molding (e.g., injection molding the second textured material 123 onto the bottom surface of the sensor unit 133), etc. In some examples, such as Figure 2A As illustrated in the example, bonding eliminates the need for adhesives. Similar to adhesives, the choice of bonding method should be carefully considered along with the choice of fabric to achieve a strong bond that can withstand the various forces and temperatures applied to the tire. While both the first textured material 113 and the second textured material 123 can be fixed to their respective objects via adhesives and / or bonding, in some examples, the first textured material 123 can be fixed via bonding, and the second textured material 123 can be fixed via adhesive, and / or vice versa. The sensor unit 133 is mounted to the inner liner of the tire 100 via various contact fastener configurations implemented in the first textured material 113 and the second textured material 123.

[0044] Next reference Figure 2C , showing with Figure 2A In a similar embodiment, there are two adhesive layers, namely a first adhesive 219 and a second adhesive 229. Figure 2C It also includes a buffer layer 236. In various examples, the buffer layer 236 may include tape, raw rubber compounds, rubber compounds (e.g., natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, butadiene rubber, rubber blends, etc.), foam pads, and / or other types of materials that can serve not only as cushioning between the two layers but also as a bonding agent between them. In some examples, the buffer layer 236 is secured to the inner liner 106 of the tire 100 by bonding and / or additional adhesive layers. The buffer layer 236 is also secured to a first textured material 113 including a first texture 216. Although Figure 2C The illustration shows a buffer layer 236 fixed to the first textured material 113 via a first adhesive 219, but in some examples, the buffer layer 236 may be fixed to the first textured material 113 via bonding and / or other attachment methods. Figure 2A similar, Figure 2C The sensor unit 133 is fixed to the second textured material 123, which includes the second texture 226, by the second adhesive 229. However, despite Figure 2C The illustration shows a sensor unit 133 fixed to a second textured material 123 via a second adhesive 229, but in some examples, the sensor unit 133 is fixed to the second textured material 123 via bonding and / or other attachment methods. The sensor unit 133 is then mounted to the inner liner 106 of the tire 100 using a contact fastener configuration implemented by the first texture 216 and the second texture 226.

[0045] Now go to Figures 3A-3DThe diagram illustrates some examples of textured constructions for contact fasteners. Textures are some of the constructions in contact fasteners that can be used by either a first texture 216 or a second texture 226 to attach a first textured material 113 to a second textured material 123. Figures 3A-3D These are just a few examples of textures that may be used in the disclosed embodiments. These textures are used as a first texture 216 or a second texture 226 such that they are fastened together to secure the first texture material 113 to the second texture material 123 via a contact fastener construction. The first texture 216 and the second texture 226 may be at least any of the following contact fastener constructions: mushroom construction, hook construction (e.g., ALFA-LOK®), loop construction, knitted loop construction, palm tree construction, or any other contact fastener construction, or any combination thereof. The construction of the first texture 216 must correspond to the construction of the second texture 226 to establish a secure connection.

[0046] The use of a contact fastener construction allows for the fastening and loosening of both surfaces. Advantageously, the sensor unit 133 can be easily replaced by loosening the second textured material 123 from the first textured material 113, thus allowing the sensor unit 133 to be removed. The easy removal of the sensor unit 133 allows for adjustments to the tire 100, such as retreading, without compromising the integrity of the sensor unit 133. Reattachment or reattachment of the sensor unit 133 can be easily achieved by following the methods described in this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 3A Examples of woven mushroom structures are shown, based on various examples. The mushroom structure is characterized by a mushroom-shaped stem. The mushroom structure can be used in conjunction with a corresponding mushroom structure or, for example, a ring structure. When two pieces of material with a mushroom structure texture are pushed together, a hook-to-hook fastening occurs as each mushroom head locks under the mushroom head on the other side, thus establishing an interlocking connection.

[0048] like Figure 3B Another embodiment illustrated in the examples is a woven hook and loop construction according to various examples. The woven hook and loop is another form of contact fastener, wherein one side is covered in the hook and the corresponding side is covered in the loop. When pressure is applied to push the two corresponding textures together, the hook can be secured to the loop to fasten the pieces together. This fastening creates a temporary bond, which can be separated by pulling or peeling the two materials apart to separate the pieces.

[0049] Move to Figure 3C This illustrates knitting loop constructions according to various examples. A knitting loop construction includes many loops. For example... Figure 3BAs shown, this loop construction can be used in conjunction with other loop constructions. It can also be used with mushroom, palm tree, and many other contact fastener constructions. Knitted loop constructions can include filaments of various densities, textures, and sizes. For example... Figure 3B and Figure 3C As shown, the ring structure can also be woven or knitted.

[0050] Figure 3D The illustrations depict palm tree constructions based on various examples. This construction includes hooks, each molded or shaped into the form of a palm tree. The palm tree shape in this construction provides two hooks for each protrusion, offering ample opportunity for engagement with the corresponding texture. Palm tree constructions are often paired with ring constructions to form a bond. Like other constructions, this type of construction provides a strong bond that remains reusable, a key feature of contact fasteners.

[0051] Figure 3E The illustrations show double-sided constructions based on various examples. Double-sided constructions can be achieved using... Figure 3A -D describes any construction and any other contact fastener construction. For example, a ring construction can be implemented on both sides, a hook construction can be implemented on both sides, a ring construction can be implemented on one side and a hook construction or any other suitable combination of contact fastener construction types can be implemented on the other side. The purpose of using a double-sided construction is to further enhance the physical bonding strength through a mechanical interlocking mechanism at the following interfaces: 1) the interface between the first textured material 113 and the inner liner 106 (or buffer layer 236) of the tire 100; 2) the interface between the second textured material 123 and the sensor unit 133.

[0052] Now go to Figure 4A and 4B This paper illustrates experimental results for various contact fastener constructions and combinations of various types of adhesives. Displacement of the contact fastener is measured in inches, compared to pull-out force, which is measured in pounds of force. Pull-out force measures the amount of force required to pull one side of the contact fastener from the other to break the bond in a 48mm diameter disc. As the tire rotates, the contact fastener is subjected to various forces applied within the tire. The centrifugal force generated by the tire's rotation produces a force directly radially outward from the axis of rotation, with each rotation providing additional compressive force on the textured material. These experiments are conducted to determine various suitable contact fastener constructions for use with objects mounted on rotating tires.

[0053] Next reference Figure 5The diagram illustrates an example flowchart of a method for mounting a sensor unit 133 onto the inner liner 106 of a tire 100. Starting at block 303, a first textured material 113 is secured to the inner liner 106 of the tire 100. In block 306, a second textured material 123 is secured to the sensor unit 133. These bonds can be achieved via a first adhesive 219 and a second adhesive 229 and / or via co-curing, overmolding, welding, or injection molding. The first textured material 113, including a first texture 216, and the second textured material 123, including a second texture 226, each include contact fastener configurations corresponding to the other to form a bond. In block 309, the contact fastener configurations of the first texture 216 and the second texture 226 will allow the sensor unit 133 to be mounted onto the inner liner 106 of the tire 100.

[0054] While the flowchart illustrates a specific execution order, it will be understood that the execution order may differ from the depicted order. For example, the execution order of two or more boxes may be shuffled relative to the order shown. Furthermore, two or more boxes shown consecutively may execute simultaneously or partially concurrently. Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more boxes shown in the figures may be skipped or omitted. It should be understood that all such variations are within the scope of this disclosure.

[0055] Now go to Figures 6A-7 The figure shows an example graphical representation of the peel strength related to the experiment of the first textured material 113 cured on raw rubber. The parameters of the experiment are included in Table 1: Table 1 .

[0056] In experiments with pre-cured samples, adhesive 219 was applied to the backing fabric of the first textured material 113, where applicable. After the adhesive 219 dried, a bonding layer (e.g., buffer layer 236) was added, where applicable. The fabric portion was cured into raw rubber at a temperature of 150°C and very low pressure for approximately 15 minutes.

[0057] In experiments with fully cured samples derived from pre-cured samples, a green sheet of the liner compound was added to the pre-cured sample, and a fabric reinforcement layer (e.g., a cord layer) was added to the surface of the liner. The sample was then fully cured in a blade mold at a temperature of 150°C and a pressure of 150 psi for approximately 40 minutes.

[0058] In experiments with fully cured samples without pre-cured samples, adhesive 219 was applied, where applicable, to the backing fabric of the first textured material 113. After the adhesive 219 dried, a bonding layer (e.g., buffer layer 236) was added, where applicable. A green sheet of the liner compound was then added to the pre-cured sample, and a fabric reinforcement layer (e.g., a cord layer) was added to the surface of the liner. The sample was then fully cured in a blade mold at a temperature of 150°C and a pressure of 150 psi for approximately 40 minutes.

[0059] Figures 6A-6E The figure shows a graphical representation of peel strength in relation to different experimental parameters, where EXP 1 corresponds to the control setting. Figure 6A The figure shows a graphical representation of the peel strength performance of EXP2 compared to EXP1. Figure 6B The figure shows a graphical representation of the peel strength performance of EXP3 compared to EXP1. Figure 6C The figure shows a graphical representation of the peel strength performance of EXP3 compared to EXP1. Figure 6D The figure shows a graphical representation of the peel strength performance of EXP4 compared to EXP1. Figure 6E The figure shows a graphical representation of the peel strength performance of EXP5 compared to EXP1. Figure 7 The illustration shows a graphical representation comparing the results of different experiments. Preliminary results show that, compared to Velcro Hook 87S, all samples with Velcro Loop 1000 cured on the inner liner have equal or better original peel strength from both Velcro Loop 1000 and Velcro Hook 87S, regardless of whether they have an adhesive or a bonding layer.

[0060] In addition to the above, various embodiments of this disclosure include, but are not limited to, the embodiments set forth in the following clauses.

[0061] Clause 1 - A method comprising: securing a first texture material to the inner liner of a tire; securing a second texture material to a sensor unit; and mounting the sensor unit on the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first texture material to the second texture material via a contact fastener configuration.

[0062] Clause 2 - The method according to Clause 1, wherein the first textured material comprises a first fabric and the second textured material comprises a second fabric, the first fabric and the second fabric comprising at least one of nylon, polyester, aramid fiber, stainless steel, recyclable material or any combination thereof.

[0063] Clause 3 - The method described in Clause 2, wherein the first fabric is different from the second fabric.

[0064] Clause 4 - A method according to any one of Clauses 1-3, wherein a first texture of the first textured material and a second texture of the second textured material correspond to a contact fastener construction, the contact fastener construction including at least one of a mushroom construction, a hook construction, a loop construction, a knitted loop construction, a palm tree construction, or any combination thereof, wherein the first texture is configured to fasten to the second texture.

[0065] Clause 5 - The method according to any one of Clauses 1-4, wherein the first texture material is fixed to the inner liner of the tire via a first adhesive, and the second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit via a second adhesive.

[0066] Clause 6 - The method described in Clause 5, wherein the first adhesive is different from the second adhesive.

[0067] Clause 7 - The method according to any one of Clauses 5 or 6, wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive comprise at least one of the following: polyimide adhesive, polyvinyl acetate adhesive, cyanoacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy resin adhesive, acrylic adhesive, hot melt adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, tape, double-sided tape, or rubber curing adhesive with cushioning adhesive.

[0068] Clause 8 - The method according to any one of Clauses 1-4, wherein a co-curing process is used to fix the first textured material to the inner liner of the tire.

[0069] Clause 9 - A method according to any one of Clauses 1-4, wherein the second textured material is fixed to the sensor unit using at least one of an overmolding process, a welding process, or an injection molding process.

[0070] Clause 10 - The method according to any one of Clauses 1-4 further includes adding a buffer layer between the inner liner of the tire and the first texture material.

[0071] Clause 11 - A tire comprising: an inner liner; a sensor unit mounted to the inner liner; a first textured material fixed to the inner liner; and a second textured material fixed to the sensor unit and the first textured material, wherein the sensor unit is mounted to the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first textured material to the second textured material via a contact fastener configuration.

[0072] Clause 12 - The tire pursuant to Clause 11, wherein the first texture material comprises a first fabric and the second texture material comprises a second fabric, the first fabric and the second fabric comprising at least one of nylon, polyester, aramid fiber, stainless steel, recyclable material or any combination thereof.

[0073] Clause 13 - Tires pursuant to any one of Clauses 11 or 12, wherein the first fabric is different from the second fabric.

[0074] Clause 14 - A tire pursuant to any one of Clauses 11-13, wherein the first texture of the first texture material and the second texture of the second texture material correspond to a contact fastener configuration, the contact fastener configuration comprising at least one of a mushroom configuration, a hook configuration, a ring configuration, a knitted ring configuration, a palm tree configuration, or any combination thereof, wherein the first texture is configured to fasten to the second texture.

[0075] Clause 15 - A tire according to any one of Clauses 11-14, wherein a first texture material is fixed to the inner liner via a first adhesive, and a second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit via a second adhesive.

[0076] Clause 16 - Tires as described in Clause 15, wherein the first adhesive is different from the second adhesive.

[0077] Clause 17 - A tire pursuant to any one of Clauses 15 or 16, wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive comprise at least one of the following: a polyimide adhesive, a polyvinyl acetate adhesive, a cyanoacrylate adhesive, a polyurethane adhesive, an epoxy resin adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, a hot melt adhesive, a pressure-sensitive adhesive, an adhesive tape, a double-sided tape, or a rubber curing adhesive having a cushioning adhesive.

[0078] Clause 18 - A tire according to any one of Clauses 11-14, wherein the first texture material is fixed to the inner liner using a co-curing process.

[0079] Clause 19 - A tire according to any one of Clauses 11-14, wherein the second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit using at least one of an overmolding process, a welding process, or an injection molding process.

[0080] Clause 20 - A tire pursuant to any one of Clauses 11-14 further includes a buffer layer between the tire's inner liner and the first textured material.

[0081] In this disclosure, unless otherwise specifically stated, disjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, or Z” is understood, in its commonly used context, to mean that an item, term, etc., can be X, Y, Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and / or Z). Therefore, such disjunctive language is generally not intended and should not imply that some embodiments require that at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z each be present.

[0082] It should be emphasized that the above embodiments of this disclosure are merely possible examples of implementation methods illustrated for a clear understanding of the principles of this disclosure. Many variations and modifications can be made to the above embodiments without substantially departing from the spirit and principles of this disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure and are protected by the following claims.

Claims

1. A method comprising: The first texture material is attached to the inner liner of the tire; The second texture material is fixed to the sensor unit; as well as The sensor unit is mounted on the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first textured material to the second textured material via a contact fastener construction.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first textured material includes a first fabric, and the second textured material includes a second fabric, wherein the first and second fabrics include at least one of nylon, polyester, aramid fiber, stainless steel, recyclable material, or any combination thereof.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The first fabric is different from the second fabric.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first texture of the first textured material and the second texture of the second textured material correspond to a contact fastener construction, which includes at least one of a mushroom construction, a hook construction, a loop construction, a knitted loop construction, a palm tree construction, a double-sided construction, or any combination thereof, wherein the first texture is configured to fasten to the second texture.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first textured material is fixed to the inner liner of the tire via a first adhesive, and the second textured material is fixed to the sensor unit via a second adhesive.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein, The first adhesive is different from the second adhesive.

7. The method according to claim 5, wherein, The first adhesive and the second adhesive comprise at least one of the following: polyimide adhesive, polyvinyl acetate adhesive, cyanoacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy resin adhesive, acrylic adhesive, hot melt adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, tape, double-sided tape, or rubber curing adhesive with cushioning adhesive.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first texture material is fixed to the inner liner of the tire during the tire curing process.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The second textured material is fixed to the sensor unit using at least one of the overmolding, welding, or injection molding processes.

10. A tire, comprising: Inner lining; Sensor units installed in the inner lining layer; The first textured material is fixed to the inner lining layer; as well as A second texture material fixed to the sensor unit and the first texture material. The sensor unit is mounted to the inner liner of the tire by fastening the first textured material to the second textured material via a contact fastener construction.

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