Apparatus and method for installing valve in hollow body and sensor system for sensing data therein

Abstract

To provide an apparatus for installing a valve in a hollow body.SOLUTION: There is provided an apparatus (200, 300, 700) for installing a valve (210, 304, 704) in a hollow body (202, 302, 702). The apparatus includes a first member (100, 204) and a second member (110, 206), wherein a part of lengths of the first and second members are complementary to each other to accommodate the first member circumferentially over the second member at the complementary part. The second member is configured to be inserted in a hole (208) on an outer surface of the hollow body; advanced inside the hollow body while retaining the first member against the hole; and withdrawn from the hollow body while retaining the first member against the hole. The apparatus is configured to install the valve into the hollow body while the first member is retained against the hole, and wherein the first member is withdrawn upon the installation of the valve.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The disclosure of this application (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the present disclosure) relates to an apparatus for mounting a valve in a hollow body. The disclosure also relates to a method for mounting a valve in a hollow body. The disclosure also relates to a sensor system for sensing (measuring / measuring) data in a hollow body. Background

[0002] Generally, there are many hollow bodies, such as balloons and balls (such as those used in various sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc.). These hollow bodies are filled with some gas, such as air. In this regard, a valve is generally required to control the flow of air into the hollow body.

[0003] Typically, a valve is mounted on a hollow body to fill the hollow body with air. There are various properties associated with the hollow body that can be tracked to improve the performance and quality of the hollow body for its desired purpose, but cannot be tracked using conventional valves. For this reason, there are valves designed with a sensor system integrated into such valves, allowing the sensor system to sense properties associated with the hollow body. However, there is a need for a mechanism to ensure that the sensor system is not harmed in any way during the installation of the valve with the integrated sensor system into the hollow body. There is also a need to provide a solution that increases the reusability of the valve with the integrated sensor system without the need to replace the valve.

[0004] Therefore, in light of the foregoing discussion, a need exists to overcome the aforementioned shortcomings associated with conventional methods of installing valves in hollow bodies and the reusability of the valves.

[0005] The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for mounting a valve in a hollow body. The present disclosure also relates to a method for mounting a valve in a hollow body. The present disclosure also relates to a sensor system for sensing data in a hollow body. The aim of the present disclosure is to provide a solution that at least partially overcomes the problems faced in the prior art.

[0006] According to a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for mounting a valve to a hollow body, the apparatus comprising: a first member including a first hollow tube having a first length and a first diameter; a second member including a first end, a second end, and a second hollow tube; Equipped with the second hollow tube has a second length between the first end and the second end and a second diameter; a portion of the second length of the second member and a portion of the first length of the first member are complementary to one another and provide a location for the first member on a circumference of the complementary portion of the second member, the second member comprising: the second member is inserted from the first end into a hole in an exterior surface of the hollow body; the first member is inserted into the hollow body while leaving the first member in the hole of the hollow body to expand the hole; · the first member is withdrawn from the hollow body leaving the first member in the bore; It is configured as follows: the apparatus is configured to mount the valve within the hollow body through the first hollow tube of the first member remaining in a bore of the hollow body; The first member is withdrawn once the valve is attached.

[0007] According to a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for mounting a valve to a hollow body, the method comprising: circumferentially disposing a first member on a complementary portion of a second member, the first member comprising a first hollow tube having a first length and a first diameter, the second member comprising a second hollow tube having a first end, a second end, a second length and a second diameter, the second length being the length between the first end and the second end; inserting the second member from the first end into a hole on an exterior surface of the hollow body; leaving the first member in the hole of the hollow body and advancing the second member into the hollow body to expand the hole; withdrawing the second member from the hollow body while leaving the first member in the bore of the hollow body; attaching the valve to the hollow body through the first hollow tube of the first member remaining in the bore of the hollow body; withdrawing the first member after the valve is attached; Includes.

[0008] According to a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a sensor system for sensing data within a hollow body, the sensor system being at least partially integrated into an inner surface of a valve, the sensor system comprising: a hollow, elongated circuit board having at least one antenna pad on a first end thereof; at least one sensor embedded in the circuit board and configured to sense data related to one or more characteristics related to the hollow body; a communication interface integrated into the circuit board and configured to transmit sensed data; Equipped with.

[0009] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure aim to substantially eliminate or at least partially address the aforementioned problems in the prior art and simplify the process of mounting a valve to a hollow body without damaging a sensor system at least partially integrated into the valve. Also aim to eliminate the need to repeatedly replace a valve in a hollow body every time the battery of the sensor system is fully depleted. Furthermore, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for sensing and tracking of data related to the hollow body.

[0010] Further aspects, advantages, features and objects of the present disclosure will become apparent from the accompanying drawings and detailed description of illustrative embodiments, taken in conjunction with the appended claims.

[0011] Naturally, features of what is disclosed herein can be combined in various ways without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

[0012] The foregoing summary and the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, there are shown in the drawings exemplary configurations of the present disclosure (hereinafter the disclosure). However, the disclosure is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities described therein. In addition, persons skilled in the art will appreciate that the drawings are not drawn to scale. Wherever possible, the same elements have been designated by the same numerals. Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the following drawings, in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating first and second members, respectively, present in a valve mounting arrangement within a hollow body, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E are schematic diagrams illustrating the operation of the apparatus of FIG. 1 for attaching a valve to a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a valve mounted to a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are various side views of a sensor system for sensing data within a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a top view of a sensor system for sensing data within a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 6A and 6B are perspective views of a sensor system for sensing data within a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the integration of a sensor system into a valve mounted in a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] 8A and 8B are a flow chart illustrating steps in a method for attaching a valve to a hollow body according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0014] In the accompanying drawings, underlined numbers are used to represent the item at or adjacent to the location of the number. Numbers without underlines relate to the item identified by the line connecting the number. When a number is not underlined and is accompanied by an arrow, it is used to identify the generic item to which the arrow points.

[0015] Next, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and ways in which it may be implemented are described in detail. Although several ways of implementing the present disclosure are described, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other embodiments are possible for implementing or practicing the present disclosure.

[0016] According to a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for mounting a valve to a hollow body, the apparatus comprising: a first member including a first hollow tube having a first length and a first diameter; a second member including a first end, a second end, and a second hollow tube; Equipped with the second hollow tube has a second length between the first end and the second end and a second diameter; a portion of the second length of the second member and a portion of the first length of the first member are complementary to one another and provide a location for the first member on a circumference of the complementary portion of the second member, the second member comprising: the second member is inserted from the first end into a hole in an exterior surface of the hollow body; the first member is inserted into the hollow body while leaving the first member in the hole of the hollow body to expand the hole; · the first member is withdrawn from the hollow body leaving the first member in the bore; It is configured as follows: the apparatus is configured to mount the valve within the hollow body through the first hollow tube of the first member remaining in a bore of the hollow body; The first member is withdrawn once the valve is attached.

[0017] According to a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for mounting a valve to a hollow body, the method comprising: circumferentially disposing a first member on a complementary portion of a second member, the first member comprising a first hollow tube having a first length and a first diameter, the second member comprising a second hollow tube having a first end, a second end, a second length and a second diameter, the second length being the length between the first end and the second end; inserting the second member from the first end into a hole on an exterior surface of the hollow body; leaving the first member in the hole of the hollow body and advancing the second member into the hollow body to expand the hole; withdrawing the second member from the hollow body while leaving the first member in the bore of the hollow body; attaching the valve to the hollow body through the first hollow tube of the first member remaining in the bore of the hollow body; withdrawing the first member after the valve is attached; Includes.

[0018] According to a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a sensor system for sensing data within a hollow body, the sensor system being at least partially integrated into an inner surface of a valve, the sensor system comprising: a hollow, elongated circuit board having at least one antenna pad on a first end thereof; at least one sensor embedded in the circuit board and configured to sense data related to one or more characteristics related to the hollow body; a communication interface integrated into the circuit board and configured to transmit sensed data; Equipped with.

[0019] The present disclosure provides the aforementioned device, the aforementioned sensor system, and the aforementioned method. The embodiments of the present disclosure aim to simplify the process of mounting a valve to a hollow body without damaging the sensor system at least partially integrated into the valve. It also aims to eliminate the need to repeatedly replace the valve in the hollow body every time the battery of the sensor system is completely depleted. The present disclosure further aims to provide a means for sensing and tracking various characteristics related to the hollow body through the sensor system integrated into the valve, where the sensor system at least partially integrated into the valve is designed to keep the weight of the hollow body to a minimum while maintaining the correct balance of the hollow body.

[0020] The device of the present disclosure is a device for attaching a valve to a hollow body. Here, the term "hollow body" refers to a three-dimensional body with a hollow inside. The shape and size may vary. The hollow body may be, for example, a spherical ball or a balloon. The hollow space inside the hollow body may be filled with air or a gaseous substance (e.g., helium). In some cases, the hollow body may be made of a stretchable material and may be stretched by being filled with air. That is, it may be expandable. In some cases, the stretchable material may be plastic, rubber, silicone, etc. In some cases, the hollow body may be a sports ball such as a basketball, a volleyball, or a soccer ball.

[0021] The term "valve" refers to a component that functions as a mechanism for controlling the flow of a gas, such as air, that fills a hollow body. The present device relates to the attachment of a valve to a hollow body, such that the valve is capable of providing and controlling the flow of air or other gas within the hollow body.

[0022] The device includes a first member and a second member, where the terms "first member" and "second member" refer to the members used to join two machine parts together. In some embodiments, the first member and the second member may be made of steel, plastic, or sheet metal or alloy. Here, the first member has a first length that is shorter than the second member's second length but is complementary to the second member's second length. However, the inner diameter of the first member is larger than the outer diameter of the second member. This is to provide a location for the first member on the circumference of the complementary portion of the length of the second member. The first member is implemented as a mounting sleeve having a substantially cylindrical cross section. This cylindrical cross section is complementary to a portion of the length of the second member. The second member is designed as a conical tool, where a portion of the length of the conical tool is complementary to the inner diameter of the first member. In some embodiments, the first end of the second member has a pointed end. This allows the first end of the second member to easily enter the hollow body through the hole. In some embodiments, the second end of the second member has a protrusion with an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the first end of the second member. Similarly, the second end of the first member has a protrusion with an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the first end of the first member. In some embodiments, the first and second members may be embodied as hollow screws with a wide proximal end and a tapered distal end, where the proximal end is referred to as the protrusion at the second end of the first or second member, and the distal end is, for example, the first or second member. The first member may then be disposed circumferentially around the second member such that the protrusion of the second member cannot move relative to the protrusion of the first member.

[0023] The second member is configured to be inserted into a hole in the outer surface of the hollow body from a first end of the second member, where the first end of the second member is used to drill a hole in the outer surface of the hollow body and then to be inserted into the hole.

[0024] In some embodiments, the second member is further configured to create air pressure within the hollow body, where the second member creates air pressure within the hollow body while the second member is being inserted into the hollow body to facilitate insertion of the second member into the hollow body, and the tip of the first end of the first member may have an opening through which air can flow to create air pressure within the hollow body.

[0025] The second member is configured to enter the hollow body and enlarge the bore while leaving the first member in the bore of the hollow body, where the second member is advanced into the hollow body until at least a portion of the first member also penetrates the hollow body and the protruding portion of the first member is held against the bore of the hollow body.

[0026] Further, the second member is configured to be withdrawn from the bore of the hollow body while leaving the first member in the bore of the hollow body. Here, due to the larger diameter of the protruding portion of the first member compared to the diameter of the second member along the second length, the first member is retained in the bore of the hollow body with a substantial portion of the first member remaining inside the hollow body when the second member is withdrawn from the hollow body. It will be appreciated that retaining the first member in the bore of the hollow body allows the bore of the hollow body to be enlarged and allows one or more tools to be introduced therein and utilized. In some embodiments, the tool may be a valve.

[0027] The device is configured to install a valve in the hollow body through a first hollow tube of the first member that is left in the bore of the hollow body. The valve has a cross section complementary to the first hollow tube of the first member, thereby allowing insertion into the first hollow tube and entry into the hollow body. The first member is withdrawn during installation of the valve in the hollow body. It will be appreciated that at this stage, as the first member is withdrawn, material of the hollow body wraps around the valve.

[0028] In some embodiments, the device further comprises a nozzle configured to be inserted into the valve, the nozzle being designed to allow at least one of filling the hollow body with air and attaching an external system to the valve. The nozzle is designed to have a cross-section complementary to that of the valve, allowing insertion into the valve and subsequent entry into the hollow body, corresponding to the desired purpose of the nozzle. For example, to fill the hollow body with air, the nozzle can be designed to have a hole at the bottom end that allows air to enter the hollow body.

[0029] Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments the nozzle may be designed to have an external device on a boundary wall of the nozzle, such that insertion of the nozzle into the valve causes the external device present on the boundary wall of the nozzle to be attached to the valve.

[0030] The present disclosure also relates to a sensor system as described above. The various embodiments and variants disclosed above apply mutatis mutandis to the sensor system.

[0031] The sensor system of the present disclosure is for sensing data within a hollow body. Here, the term "sensor system" refers to a system capable of measuring, measuring and transmitting data related to one or more characteristics related to the hollow body. In some embodiments, the one or more characteristics related to the hollow body can be the air pressure within the hollow body, the speed or acceleration at which the hollow body moves, the degree of curvature in the movement of the hollow body, or the position of the hollow body.

[0032] In some embodiments, the data measured by the sensor system is stored in the sensor system itself and retrieved after use of the hollow body (e.g. use of the hollow body as a ball for a sporting activity) has ended. In some embodiments, the measurement data stored in the sensor system may be processed and analyzed by the sensor system, and the results may be used to draw inferences related to the performance of the hollow body based on certain relevant properties sensed by the sensor system.

[0033] The sensor system is at least partially integrated into the interior surface of the valve, where the term "at least partially integrated" refers to at least a portion of the sensor system being integrated into at least a portion of the interior surface of the valve, in some embodiments the sensor system may be embedded or bolted into the valve.

[0034] The sensor system includes a circuit board having at least one antenna pad at a first end thereof. Here, the term "circuit board" refers to a board made of copper foil that mechanically supports electronic components (e.g., sensors and integrated circuits) and allows electrical connections between them. The circuit board is preferably molded into a flexible three-dimensional (3D) polygonal structure having a first end and a second end. The circuit board has at least one antenna pad at a first end. Here, the term "antenna pad" refers to an interface that allows wireless communication for transmission of measurement data by the sensor system. In some embodiments, the antenna pad may be made of ceramic and may be integrated into the circuit board. In some embodiments, the antenna pad may be capable of asynchronously reading and transmitting measurement data stored in the sensor system.

[0035] In some embodiments, the circuit board is manufactured using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. In some embodiments, the circuit board is a vertically elongated hollow circuit board, i.e., the three-dimensional polygonal structure of the circuit board has a length and is hollow inside.

[0036] The sensor system comprises at least one sensor embedded in the circuit board and configured to sense data related to one or more characteristics related to the hollow body, and the circuit board provides the at least one sensor with the electrical connections necessary for its function, i.e. measuring and transmitting (e.g. via the at least one antenna pad) data. In some embodiments, the at least one sensor may be a magnetometer, a gyroscope, or an air pressure sensor.

[0037] The sensor system further comprises a communication interface embedded on the circuit board, the communication interface being configured to transmit the measured data. Here, the term "communication interface" refers to an interface that allows effective communication of the sensor system to transmit the measured data. In some embodiments, the communication interface used may be an EFR32BG22C224F512GM32-CR QFN32.

[0038] In some embodiments, the sensor system is integrated on the inner surface of the valve, leaving a hollow space between the sensor systems to allow a nozzle to be inserted into the valve. Essentially, the sensor system may be integrated into the boundary wall of the valve, thus ensuring that sufficient hollow space is left between the sensor systems. The left hollow space is used to insert a nozzle into the valve.

[0039] In some embodiments, the nozzle is designed to allow for at least one of filling the hollow body with air and attaching an external system to the valve.

[0040] In some embodiments, the sensor system further comprises a rechargeable battery configured to provide input power to the sensor system. The battery present in the sensor system essentially serves to provide the input power required for the sensor system to operate. Here, the battery may be rechargeable, thus eliminating the need to replace the battery multiple times. Also, eliminating the need to replace the bulb together with the sensor system when the battery is fully depleted. In some embodiments, the battery life of the rechargeable battery (e.g., SSB or LiPo) in one complete charging cycle may range from 5 minutes to 3 hours. In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery may be a solid-state battery.

[0041] In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery is coupled to the first end or the second end of the circuit board. In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery may include a charging interface for receiving input power from an external system, such as an external power source. In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery may be charged using wireless charging. Electrical connections may be provided on the circuit board for the rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery may be positioned at a desired location within the circuit board using such electrical connections.

[0042] In some embodiments, the external system is a charging port for charging a rechargeable battery of the sensor system. The charging port may essentially be in the form of a surface mounted tab. The charging port may be connected through a nozzle (e.g. pogo pin) in the bulb to a charging plug contact (e.g. nRF52832) of the rechargeable battery to charge the rechargeable battery.

[0043] In some embodiments, in an exemplary scenario, the sensor system may be configured to remain in sleep mode after the hollow body is manufactured until the time the hollow body is intended to be used for the first time, and the external system may be configured to activate the sensor system when the hollow body is used for the first time.

[0044] Alternatively, the external system may be an audio device that generates a sound effect every time the hollow body is moved.

[0045] In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery is coupled to the first end or the second end of the circuit board, where various embodiments of locating the rechargeable battery on the circuit board may be relevant to the design and use of the sensor system.

[0046] In some embodiments, the sensor system is configured to transmit the sensed data to an external database for analysis. Here, the term "external database" refers to a database configured to receive and store the sensor data transmitted by the sensor system. The received metrology data is further used by the database for in-depth analysis, e.g. by a third party or a user, to draw various inferences regarding the meaning of the metrology data. Furthermore, inferences drawn by analysis of the measured data can be used as feedback to improve the quality of the hollow body. In some embodiments, the external database may be in the form of a cloud database.

[0047] The present disclosure also relates to a method as described above, the various embodiments and variants disclosed above apply mutatis mutandis to this method.

[0048] In some embodiments, the method further comprises measuring one or more properties associated with the hollow body using the sensor system of the present disclosure.

[0049] In some embodiments, the one or more characteristics are selected from at least one of acceleration, speed, air pressure, curve, and position.

[0050] In some embodiments, the method further includes generating air pressure within the hollow body through the second member. Detailed Description of the Drawings

[0051] Depicted in Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of a first member 100 present in an apparatus for installing a valve in a hollow body, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the first member 100 includes a first hollow tube 102 having a first length and a first diameter. The first member 100 also includes a first end 104 and a second end 106. The first member 100 further includes a protrusion 108 disposed on the second end 106 of the first member 100.

[0052] 1B, there is shown a schematic diagram of a second member 110 present in an apparatus for installing a valve in a hollow body, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the second member 110 includes a second hollow tube 112 having a second length and a second diameter. The second member 110 also includes a first end 114 and a second end 116. The second member 110 further includes a protrusion 118 disposed on the second end 116 of the second member 110.

[0053] 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, and 2E collectively, there is shown a schematic diagram of how an apparatus 200 for attaching a valve 210 to a hollow body 202 works according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2A, the apparatus 200 has a second member 206. The second member 206 provides a location for the first member 204 on its circumference. The second member 206 is configured to be inserted into the hollow body 202. The second member 206 is inserted into a hole 208 on the outer circumferential surface of the hollow body 202 through a first end of the second member 206. As shown in FIG. 2B, the second member 206 is configured to enter the interior of the hollow body 202 and expand the hole 208, while leaving the first member 204 in the hole 208 of the hollow body 202. As shown in Figure 2C, the second member 206 is configured to be withdrawn from the hollow body 202, leaving the first member 204 in the hole 208 of the hollow body 202. As shown in Figure 2D, a valve 210 is attached to the hollow body 202 through the first hollow tube of the first member 204 that was left in the hole 208 of the hollow body 202. Once the valve 210 is attached to the hollow body 202, the first member 204 is withdrawn, as shown in Figure 2E.

[0054] 3, a cross-sectional view 300 of a valve 304 attached to a hollow body 302 is shown, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, where the skin of the hollow body 302 is stretched around a hole in the hollow body 302. The stretching of the hole in the hollow body 302 allows the valve 304 to be attached to the hollow body 302.

[0055] 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D depict various side views of a sensor system 400 for sensing data in a hollow body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4A, the sensor system 400 includes at least one sensor 402 and at least one timing device 404. As shown in FIG. 4B, the sensor system 400 includes a charging circuit 406 for charging the sensor system 400. As shown in FIG. 4C, the sensor system 400 includes a plurality of chips 408 and a rechargeable battery 410. As shown in FIG. 4D, the sensor system 400 includes a charging plug contact 412, a communication interface 414, and an antenna pad 416.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 5, a top view of a sensor system 500 for sensing data within a hollow body is shown in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] 6A and 6B, perspective views of a sensor system for sensing data within a hollow body are shown in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] 7, a cross-sectional view 700 of the integration of a sensor system 706 into a valve 704 mounted in a hollow body 702 is shown in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The sensor system 706 is at least partially integrated into the valve 704.

[0059] 8A and 8B, a flow chart 800 is shown illustrating steps of a method for mounting a valve to a hollow body according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In step 802, a first member is placed circumferentially on a complementary portion of a second member, where the first member comprises a first hollow tube having a first length and a first diameter, and the second member comprises a second hollow tube having a first end, a second end, a second length and a second diameter. The second length is the length between the first end and the second end. In step 804, the second member is inserted into a hole on the exterior surface of the hollow body from the first end. In step 806, the second member is advanced into the interior of the hollow body while leaving the first member in the hole of the hollow body, expanding the hole. In step 808, the second member is withdrawn from the hollow body while leaving the first member in the hole of the hollow body. A valve is inserted into the hollow body through the first hollow tube of the first member that remains in the bore of the hollow body, step 810. Once the valve is attached to the hollow body, the first member is withdrawn, step 812.

[0060] Steps 802, 804, 806, 808, 810, and 812 are merely exemplary and other options may be provided, i.e., one or more steps may be added, one or more steps may be removed, or one or more steps may be performed in a different order, without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

[0061] Modifications of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure as defined in the appended claims. The terms "including," "comprising," "incorporating," "having," "being," and the like, used to describe and claim the present disclosure, are intended to be interpreted in an open-ended manner, and may include items, parts, elements, etc. that are not expressly stated. The singular terms "a," "an," and "an" are also to be interpreted as relating to the plural.

Claims

1. A sensor system for sensing data inside a hollow body, wherein at least a portion of the sensor system is integrated into the inner surface of a valve, and the sensor system is A circuit board having at least one antenna pad at its first end; - At least one sensor embedded in the circuit board and configured to sense data relating to one or more characteristics related to the hollow body; - A communication interface incorporated into the circuit board and configured to transmit the sensed data; A sensor system equipped with these features.

2. Further comprising a nozzle configured to be inserted into the valve, The nozzle is configured to allow an external system to be attached to the valve, The sensor system according to claim 1, wherein the external system is a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery of the sensor system.

3. The sensor system according to claim 2, wherein the rechargeable battery is coupled to the first end or the second end of the circuit board.

4. The sensor system according to claim 3, wherein the rechargeable battery is configured to supply input power to the sensor system.

5. The sensor system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the nozzle is configured to allow air to be filled into the hollow body.

6. The sensor system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the circuit board is a hollow and elongated circuit board.

7. The sensor system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the circuit board is manufactured using 3D printing.

8. The sensor system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, configured to transmit the sensed data to an external database for analysis.

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