Tire maintenance methods and tire maintenance kits

Abstract

This application discloses a tire maintenance method and a tire maintenance kit. The tire maintenance method includes the steps of: connecting a terminal device to a maintenance device connected to a tire, displaying an interactive interface suitable for a tire maintenance mode on the terminal device, controlling the maintenance device to perform a maintenance work specified by the tire maintenance mode on the tire based on a user input, and generating at least one tire work result on the terminal device. According to the present invention, intelligent operation can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile maintenance, and specifically to a tire maintenance method.

[0002] Furthermore, the present invention relates to the technical field of automobile maintenance tools, and specifically to a tire maintenance kit.

Background Art

[0003] During the running of an automobile, problems with the tires, such as insufficient tire pressure or damage, may occur. In such cases, usually, the tire with insufficient pressure or damage is replaced with a spare tire, or rapid repair and air filling of the tire are performed.

[0004] As something used for emergency air filling of tires, there is a portable air filling device. Also, as something used for temporary repair of damaged tires, there is a portable sealant injection device. The sealant used in the device is usually a liquid polymer composite and is stored in a sealing device. When repairing a tire, the sealant is pumped into the tire. The sealant that enters the tire reaches the damaged location due to the rotation of the tire, and thus the tire is repaired. A vehicle with a tire repaired in this way can drive to a tire repair factory for further processing.

[0005] The specification of Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 211058971 discloses an in-vehicle air filling pump provided with a pump body. An LCD panel is fixedly connected to the outside of the pump body, and control is performed through an external LCD panel module. When in use, select the air filling item and connect the air filling tube to the tire. Manual control by touch and / or control by an application on a mobile phone are possible.

[0006] Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 208252316 discloses a Bluetooth® in-vehicle air pump with a housing. The air pump is mounted inside the housing. A Bluetooth controller is provided on the side wall of the housing, and the Bluetooth controller has a control unit that communicates with a mobile phone to control the air pump, a Bluetooth communication unit that receives commands from the mobile phone and transmits them to the control unit, and a tire pressure monitor connected to the control unit.

[0007] Chinese Utility Model Publication No. CN209381695 discloses a tire pressure monitoring and emergency repair device comprising a tire pressure sensor, a tire pressure monitoring and control unit, and a wireless communication sub-unit, and further comprising at least one of a movable sub-unit, an air leak detection sub-unit, and a tire repair fluid spray sub-unit. The tire pressure monitoring and emergency repair device monitors changes in tire pressure in real time. If an air leak occurs, the tire pressure monitoring and emergency repair device detects the location of the air leak, moves above it, and sprays tire repair fluid onto the air leak via the tire repair sub-unit. This reduces the air leak and prevents punctures. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 211058971 Specification [Patent Document 2] Specification of Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 208252316 [Patent Document 3] Chinese Utility Model Publication No. 209381695 Specification [Overview of the Initiative]

[0009] A first aspect of the present invention is, The steps include establishing a communication connection between the terminal device and the maintenance device connected to the tire, The steps include: displaying an interactive interface suitable for tire maintenance mode on the terminal device; The steps include controlling the maintenance device to perform maintenance work on the tire as specified by the tire maintenance mode based on user input, A tire maintenance method comprising the step of generating at least one tire work result on the terminal device, To provide.

[0010] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: When the maintenance device performs maintenance work on the tire as specified by the tire maintenance mode, at least one state reflecting the maintenance work is calculated, and information indicating the at least one state is fed back to the terminal device. It can include configuration.

[0011] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The step of calculating at least one state that reflects the maintenance work includes at least one of the following: inputting unique information of the tire, input from a user via the interactive interface, inputting the real-time state of the tire, and inputting unique information of the maintenance device. It can include configuration.

[0012] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The tire inflation time is calculated based on the tire specifications, initial tire pressure, preset target tire pressure, and the operating power of the maintenance device. It can include configuration.

[0013] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The aforementioned preset tire target pressure is provided automatically or by manual setting. It can include configuration.

[0014] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The aforementioned air filling time can be calculated using the following formula: The aforementioned air inflation time = tire volume × (a × (target tire pressure)³ + b × (target tire pressure)² + c × (target tire pressure)) - tire volume × (d × (initial tire pressure)³ + e × (initial tire pressure)² + f × (initial tire pressure)) Here, a, b, c, d, e, and f are parameters determined according to the operating power of the maintenance device. It can include configuration.

[0015] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The air leak rate is automatically calculated, and the result indicating whether or not there is an air leak in the tire is displayed on the terminal device. It can include configuration.

[0016] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The tire maintenance mode includes at least a first tire maintenance mode and a second tire maintenance mode. Whether to display an interactive interface suitable for the first tire maintenance mode on the terminal device, or an interactive interface suitable for the second tire maintenance mode on the terminal device, is determined based on user input. It can include configuration.

[0017] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: The interactive interface suitable for the second tire maintenance mode displays an electronic manual and / or a pre-constructed interactive interface for guiding the user's operations on the maintenance device. It can include a configuration.

[0018] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments may include a configuration in which the first tire maintenance mode is an air filling mode and the second tire maintenance mode is a repair mode. It can include a configuration.

[0019] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments may include a configuration in which, in the repair mode, a combination of an air compressor and a sealant bottle is controlled to perform a repair on the tire. include a configuration in which the combination of the air compressor and the sealant bottle is connected to the tire. It can include a configuration.

[0020] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments may include a configuration in which displaying the interactive interface suitable for the second tire maintenance mode on the terminal device includes displaying the same interactive interface as the interactive interface suitable for the first tire maintenance mode. It can include a configuration.

[0021] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments may include a configuration in which an instruction for the user to use the tire is displayed on the terminal device and an air leakage rate is calculated after the use of the tire. It can include a configuration.

[0022] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments may Before the step of displaying an interactive interface suitable for tire maintenance mode on the terminal device, an interactive interface for setting vehicle information is displayed on the terminal device. It can include configuration.

[0023] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: On the interactive interface for setting vehicle information, the settings for tire specifications, tire volume, and standard tire pressure values ​​are required. It can include configuration.

[0024] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above features, other embodiments include: At least one work result for the tire is saved, and when the tire maintenance method is performed again, at least one work result for the tire is displayed on the terminal device. It can include configuration.

[0025] A second aspect of the present invention provides a terminal device for performing any of the above-described tire maintenance methods.

[0026] A third aspect of the present invention is, A readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, any of the above forms of tire maintenance methods are performed on the readable storage medium. To provide.

[0027] A fourth aspect of the present invention is: A maintenance device connected to the tire that is the subject of maintenance, A tire maintenance kit including a computer program loaded onto a terminal device operated to remotely control the maintenance device to perform any of the aforementioned forms of tire maintenance methods, To provide.

[0028] In addition to or as an alternative to one or more of the above characteristics, The maintenance device includes an air compressor for inflating the tire, a bottle for supplying sealant to the tire, or a combination of the air compressor and the bottle. It can include configuration.

[0029] This invention provides the following beneficial effects.

[0030] This invention transforms conventional mechanical operation into operation combined with intelligent applications. In conventional air inflation equipment, the user cannot change the equipment's pre-configured parameters. In this invention, tire data, maintenance equipment data, and maintenance work data can all be reflected on a terminal device during the operation. Therefore, the user can know the inflation time and remaining time during inflation, whether a tire leak has occurred, and can accurately read the data via the terminal device. This is particularly useful for maintenance work in dark or unstable environments, allowing the user to be away from these environments.

[0031] In this invention, the maintenance device is remotely operated from a terminal device, eliminating the need for mechanical switches such as bridge switches located on the maintenance device. Furthermore, the maintenance device is equipped with communication devices such as Bluetooth modules, and the pressure gauge used to measure tire pressure is replaced with a sensor. These improvements reduce the overall number and weight of components in the product, resulting in a lighter product.

[0032] Furthermore, since the present invention can inform users of how to use the maintenance device through terminal equipment, it is suitable for first-time users or users who have forgotten how to use the device because they have not used it for a long time. In addition, since the present invention provides a history record, users can understand the usage status of the tires by comparing it with the history record.

[0033] Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention should be referred to in the accompanying claims. It should also be understood that the drawings are intended only to conceptually illustrate the structures and processes described herein and do not need to be drawn to an exact scale unless otherwise specified. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0034] The present invention will be better understood by referring to the following detailed description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numeral always refers to the same element. [Figure 1] This is a flowchart of one embodiment of the tire maintenance method according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of the tire maintenance system according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of the tire maintenance kit according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a flowchart of another embodiment of the tire maintenance method according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of the interactive interface according to the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of the interactive interface according to the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another embodiment of the interactive interface according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to accurately understand the subject matter claimed in this application, specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0036] The tire maintenance method according to the present invention includes the steps shown in Figure 1.

[0037] In step 101, a terminal device having an interactive interface is connected to a maintenance device connected to a tire in a way that allows for communication.

[0038] The terminal device may be a mobile terminal, handheld terminal, intelligent terminal, remote control controller, remote device, etc., and the terminal device has a human-computer interaction interface such as a mobile phone screen.

[0039] In step 102, an interactive interface suitable for tire maintenance mode is displayed on the terminal device.

[0040] In step 103, the user inputs information based on the interactive interface, and the system controls the maintenance device to perform at least one specified maintenance operation on the tire. The input may be the condition of the tire during the period in which the maintenance operation is performed, or a reference value provided by the system that can be modified by the user via the interface. There may be one or more inputs. The input may be a user command. The input may be readable information converted from a user command. Furthermore, the input may be tire-specific information, maintenance device-specific information, tire parameters, maintenance device parameters, etc. An interactive interface that satisfies the above inputs may be generated. Maintenance operations such as inflating the tire or injecting sealant are performed based on the inputs.

[0041] In step 104, at least one tire work result is generated on the terminal device. The work result may reflect the progress of the maintenance work, one or more states of the tire at different points in the maintenance work, the results of tire inspections, instructions to the user, etc.

[0042] Throughout the entire process, the user can remotely control the tires via a terminal device and set various parameters for the maintenance work. Furthermore, the user can obtain various information and results regarding the tires during the maintenance work via the terminal device.

[0043] There may be multiple maintenance modes. The user is guided by the interface to which maintenance mode to perform, or the user can directly select the maintenance mode to perform. The generated interface may include user input-based interfaces, selection interfaces, and pre-configured or customized interfaces to improve the user experience. This is particularly beneficial for novice users, as it can help avoid errors and improve efficiency. For experienced users, the interface can also provide recommended parameters based on past usage history, helping the user determine the settings required to perform a particular maintenance mode.

[0044] The present invention also relates to a readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, such as the processor of a terminal device, the method shown in Figure 1 is performed.

[0045] Figure 2 shows a tire maintenance system according to the present invention, comprising a control unit and connection units, a first mode unit, a second mode unit, a calculation unit, a storage unit, and a test unit, each connected to the control unit. Of these, the connection unit is for establishing a communication connection between a terminal device having an interactive interface and a maintenance device connected to a tire. The communication connection may be a wireless connection including the Bluetooth protocol. The first mode unit is for performing one or more maintenance tasks on the tire as specified by the first tire maintenance mode, and the first mode unit also displays an interface for the first tire maintenance mode on the terminal device to enable interaction with the user. When the user inputs or transmits a command, the first mode unit displays a new interface on the terminal device showing the results of the maintenance work while the maintenance work in the first tire maintenance mode is being performed. This interface can be an interactive interface for the user to make further inputs. The second mode unit is for performing one or more maintenance tasks on the tire as specified by the second tire maintenance mode, and the second mode unit also displays an interface for the second tire maintenance mode on the terminal device to enable interaction with the user. When a user inputs or transmits a command, the second mode unit displays a new interface on the terminal device showing the results of the maintenance work while the maintenance work is being performed in the second tire maintenance mode. This interface can be an interactive interface for the user to make further inputs. The first and second mode units are selectively data-connected to the control unit or sequentially data-connected to the control unit in series. The calculation unit is for calculating at least one state that reflects the maintenance work, such as the tire inflation time or the tire air leakage rate.The memory unit stores pre-built interactive interfaces for guiding the user through electronic manuals and / or maintenance devices. The memory unit also stores vehicle information, including but not limited to the correspondence between vehicle models and tire specifications. The test unit checks whether the tires meet the intended results of maintenance work, such as checking whether a pressure drop has occurred in the tires. The test unit may be used in conjunction with the calculation unit to guide the user in determining the tire repair results.

[0046] The first mode unit, the second mode unit, and the test unit transmit data to the control unit, and the control unit transmits feedback to the first mode unit, the second mode unit, and the test unit. The control unit retrieves data from the memory unit and the calculation unit.

[0047] Figure 3 shows a tire maintenance kit according to the present invention, comprising a maintenance device and a remote controller. The maintenance device may include an air compressor for inflating the tire, a sealant bottle for supplying sealant to the tire, or a combination of the air compressor and the sealant bottle. The sealant bottle is also known as a tire cement bottle. The remote controller may be a terminal device held by the user or connected to a terminal device. Therefore, the controller may be integrated into the terminal device or separate from the terminal device. A computer program is loaded into the controller, or a computer program is installed on the terminal device. The maintenance device is connected to the controller in a communication manner. The user remotely controls the maintenance device using the controller and performs the tire maintenance method shown in Figure 1. Alternatively, the maintenance device is connected to a terminal device in a communication manner. The terminal device executes a computer program to remotely control the maintenance device and perform the tire maintenance method shown in Figure 1.

[0048] Figure 4 shows the implementation process of the tire maintenance method according to the present invention.

[0049] Before implementing this method, the user must first connect the maintenance device to the tire. For example, the user connects the maintenance device's hose to the tire's valve core. However, the connection is not limited to this. A wireless connection between the maintenance device and the terminal device is established by turning on the wireless connection, such as pairing the terminal device with the maintenance device via Bluetooth.

[0050] The terminal device already has a system for performing tire maintenance pre-programmed. The user starts the system. First, they enter their account and password to log in.

[0051] After logging in, an interface for connecting to maintenance equipment will appear on the terminal device. If it is the first login, the terminal device will display nearby online wireless devices, and the user will specify the maintenance equipment to connect to. Once the user selects the maintenance equipment, the terminal device will establish a wireless connection with the maintenance equipment.

[0052] If this is not your first login, the terminal device will automatically search for maintenance equipment, identify the name of the maintenance equipment to connect to, and establish a communication connection with that equipment. After that, it will proceed to the mode selection interface.

[0053] If the terminal device cannot find the maintenance device, the system displays an interface on the terminal device to notify the user. The user checks whether the terminal device's wireless setting is turned on, whether the maintenance device is turned on, and whether the maintenance device's wireless setting is turned on.

[0054] The mode selection interface displays the air-filling mode and repair mode for user selection. It may be pre-configured to proceed to air-filling mode; that is, if not selected, the system will proceed to air-filling mode by default. Alternatively, the system may automatically proceed to the mode required based on the detected pressure drop. Furthermore, it is conceivable that more or other modes may be provided for user selection.

[0055] When the system enters air inflation mode, the terminal device displays the interface shown in Figure 5. This interface displays the current pressure value, manual pressure adjustment buttons, pressure unit selection buttons, current current value, preset pressure values, and an air inflation start button. The user can adjust the target pressure of the tire being inflated, indicated by the manual pressure adjustment buttons "+" and "-" within the interface. The user can also select the appropriate pressure unit. Pressure units include, but are not limited to, bar, psi, and kPa. The system performs conversions based on the selected pressure unit.

[0056] Naturally, the system can also provide a pre-set target pressure value for the tire to be inflated after accessing the interface. The user can use the target pressure value recommended by the system or set their own target pressure value.

[0057] The target pressure may be set before proceeding to any mode.

[0058] The interface can also display the status of the maintenance device, such as whether it is on or off, the communication connection status between the terminal device and the maintenance device, and further, it can display vehicle and tire information settings. For example, as shown at the bottom of the interface in Figure 5, the left button indicates whether the maintenance device is turned on or off, the center button indicates whether a Bluetooth connection has been established between the terminal device and the maintenance device, and the right button indicates that basic vehicle or tire information can be set via this button.

[0059] To help users better understand tires and maintenance equipment, the interface can provide more information to the user. For example, the current value can reflect the usage status of the maintenance equipment. In addition, other information can be displayed on the interface to reflect the real-time status of tires and maintenance equipment. For example, by displaying information such as fuse current specifications, the user can be informed whether or not the maintenance equipment can be used safely.

[0060] When the user clicks the start button, the maintenance device begins inflating the tire. The system provides the remaining inflation time for the inflation operation in the interface, as shown in Figure 6.

[0061] The air inflation time is calculated by the system. The system calculates the air inflation time based on the tire volume, initial tire pressure, and target tire pressure. The inventors of this invention have found that the air inflation time can be estimated using a linear formula. The air inflation time is approximately equal to the product of the volume and the performance and speed coefficient of the maintenance device. Once a tire model is obtained, the system calculates the tire volume. The performance and speed coefficient of the maintenance device depend on the maintenance device. Once a model of the maintenance device is obtained, the performance and speed coefficient of the maintenance device can be obtained. In this way, the time required to inflate a tire can be roughly estimated. In conventional air inflation operations, the maintenance device could not provide the air inflation time, and at night, it was even difficult for the user to see the needle on the pressure gauge of the maintenance device. Therefore, the user could not know the air inflation time. According to the present invention, the air inflation time is provided, so the user can avoid waiting aimlessly.

[0062] The air filling time is calculated using the following formula.

[0063] Air inflation time = Tire volume × (a × (Target tire pressure)³ + b × (Target tire pressure)² + c × (Target tire pressure)) - Tire volume × (d × (Initial tire pressure)³ + e × (Initial tire pressure)² + f × (Initial tire pressure)). [Examples]

[0064] Example 1 The compressor power of the maintenance equipment can reflect its performance and speed. If the compressor power was 96W to 120W, Air inflation time = Tire volume × (0.0024 × (Target tire pressure) 3 + 0.000006 × (Target tire pressure) 2 + 0.0507 × (Target tire pressure)) - Tire volume × (0.0024 × (Initial tire pressure) 3 + 0.000006 × (Initial tire pressure) 2 + 0.0507 × (Initial tire pressure)).

[0065] The tire volume was 36L, the initial pressure was 0, the target pressure was 2.5 bar, and the inflation time was 5.91 minutes.

[0066] The tire volume can be obtained from the tire model. The initial pressure is detected by a sensor.

[0067] Example 2 If the compressor power of the maintenance equipment was 120W to 180W, Air inflation time = Tire volume × (0.0007 × (Target tire pressure) 3 + 0.0027 × (Target tire pressure) 2 + 0.0344 × (Target tire pressure)) - Tire volume × (0.0007 × (Initial tire pressure) 3 + 0.0027 × (Initial tire pressure) 2 + 0.0344 × (Initial tire pressure)).

[0068] The tire volume was 36L, the initial pressure was 0, the target pressure was 2.5 bar, and the inflation time was 4.10 minutes.

[0069] Example 3 If the compressor power of the maintenance equipment was 180W to 240W, Air inflation time = Tire volume × (0.0007 × (Target tire pressure)3 + 0.001 × (Target tire pressure)2 + 0.0197 × (Target tire pressure)) - Tire volume × (0.0007 × (Initial tire pressure)3 + 0.001 × (Initial tire pressure)2 + 0.0197 × (Initial tire pressure)).

[0070] The tire volume was 36L, the initial pressure was 0, the target pressure was 2.5 bar, and the inflation time was 2.39 minutes.

[0071] Once the target pressure is reached, the system checks the tire for leaks and displays a prompt on the interface indicating that the leak check is in progress. If the set pressure cannot be reached, the system displays an electronic instruction asking the user whether they want to repair the tire.

[0072] The tire pressure drop rate (e.g., change in tire pressure per unit time) / air leakage rate is compared to a threshold value. If the calculated value is greater than the threshold, it indicates that air is leaking from the tire.

[0073] If an air leak occurs, the system will display an air leak prompt on the interface and ask the user whether or not to repair the tire.

[0074] If no air leak is detected, the system will display a prompt on the interface indicating that the tire is normal and will notify the user to remove the maintenance device.

[0075] The air leak detection function provides users with timely notifications of whether air leaks still occur after inflation, whether it is necessary to switch to repair mode, and the results of the repairs, thereby enabling safer operation.

[0076] When the user inputs a command to proceed to repair mode, the system enters repair mode and displays the relevant interface.

[0077] If the user selects repair mode in the mode selection interface, the system will proceed to repair mode and display the same interface as the related interfaces mentioned above.

[0078] The system can display electronic instructions on its interface to guide the user in operating the maintenance equipment. These operations include, but are not limited to, removing maintenance equipment for air inflation and installing other maintenance equipment for repair work, or adding components to the current maintenance equipment, such as connecting the sealant bottle hose to the tire valve core and connecting the air compressor to the sealant bottle. The air compressor pumps air into the sealant bottle, causing the sealant inside to flow through the hose into the tire, and the sealant entering the tire quickly fills the internal space. Alternatively, in the case of an air compressor with an integrated sealant bottle, the system can instruct the air compressor to switch from air inflation mode to repair mode. The electronic instructions can be displayed in various forms, such as text, graphics, and audio.

[0079] The electronic instruction manual may be displayed immediately after switching to any mode.

[0080] After performing a series of operations, the user clicks "Next" in the interface to proceed to the repair mode settings interface.

[0081] As shown in Figure 5, the interface may be the same as the interface for air inflation mode. The user can reset the tire target pressure. The setting method is the same as in air inflation mode. The user can define the tire target pressure themselves, or the system can determine the tire target pressure based on its calculation results.

[0082] When the user clicks the start button, the maintenance device begins its work and injects sealant into the tire. Once the tire pressure reaches the target pressure, the sealant filling is complete, and the system begins inspecting the tire for leaks.

[0083] The interface displays a prompt encouraging the user to drive several kilometers. According to the tire repair manual and requirements, a certain number of kilometers must be driven to verify whether the tire repair was successful. For example, a prompt might be displayed encouraging the user to drive 5 kilometers.

[0084] Following this prompt, the user removes the maintenance device and drives 5 kilometers. The interface or the meter in the vehicle may display the distance traveled.

[0085] When the vehicle comes to a stop, the system checks for air leaks in the tires. The leak detection method here is the same as the leak detection method in air filling mode. If the tire pressure does not drop, the system displays a prompt on the interface to inform the user that the tire repair was successful.

[0086] On the other hand, if tire pressure drops, the system notifies the user via the interface, and the user can drive another 5 kilometers to perform a second inspection. If tire pressure does not drop during this inspection, the tire repair is successful. However, if a drop in tire pressure is detected again, the tire repair is unsuccessful, and the system prompts the user to request assistance.

[0087] Repair mode ends.

[0088] The system may also display a vehicle information setting interface, as shown in Figure 7, on which the user can input vehicle information including, but not limited to, vehicle brand, vehicle model, tire specifications, tire volume, and standard tire pressure values. The system may have a storage unit and a calculation unit. When the system obtains tire specifications, it can retrieve the relevant tire information from the storage unit, and the calculation unit can calculate the tire volume. The system may recommend a standard tire pressure value to the user as the target tire pressure. The standard tire pressure value can be obtained from the user manual, the fuel tank cap, or the frame of the vehicle door.

[0089] The system also provides a history recording interface that can notify the user of past usage history, including but not limited to the number of times a particular tire has been inflated, the number of repairs, past inflation times, past repair times, and the target and initial tire pressure values ​​during past inflations. This allows the user to understand the usage of the tires and maintenance equipment, compare it with the history records, and refer to the history records to determine input for the current work.

[0090] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in detail to illustrate the principles of the present invention, it should be understood that the present invention can be carried out in other forms without departing from its principles.

Claims

1. The steps include establishing a communication connection between the terminal device and the maintenance device connected to the tire, The steps include: displaying an interactive interface suitable for tire maintenance mode on the terminal device; The steps include controlling the maintenance device to perform maintenance work on the tire as specified by the tire maintenance mode based on user input, The process includes the step of generating at least one tire work result on the terminal device, An instruction to the user to use the tire is displayed on the terminal device, and the air leakage rate is calculated after the tire has been used. The aforementioned instructions relate to a tire maintenance method that includes driving the vehicle a predetermined distance.

2. The tire maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein when the maintenance device performs maintenance work specified by the tire maintenance mode on the tire, at least one state reflecting the maintenance work is calculated, and information indicating the at least one state is fed back to the terminal device.

3. The tire maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein the step of calculating at least one state that reflects the maintenance work includes at least one of inputting unique information of the tire, input from a user via the interactive interface, inputting the real-time state of the tire, and inputting unique information of the maintenance device.

4. The tire maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein the tire inflation time is calculated based on the tire specifications, the initial tire pressure, a preset target tire pressure, and the operating power of the maintenance device.

5. The tire maintenance method according to claim 4, wherein the preset tire target pressure is provided automatically or by manual setting.

6. The aforementioned air filling time can be calculated using the following formula: The aforementioned air inflation time = tire volume × (a × (target tire pressure)³ + b × (target tire pressure)² + c × (target tire pressure)) - tire volume × (d × (initial tire pressure)³ + e × (initial tire pressure)² + f × (initial tire pressure)) Herein, a, b, c, d, e, and f are parameters determined according to the operating power of the maintenance device, as described in claim 4.

7. The tire maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein the air leakage rate is automatically calculated and the result of the calculation is displayed on the terminal device.

8. The tire maintenance mode includes at least a first tire maintenance mode and a second tire maintenance mode. The tire maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein it is determined, based on user input, whether to display an interactive interface suitable for the first tire maintenance mode on the terminal device or an interactive interface suitable for the second tire maintenance mode on the terminal device.

9. The tire maintenance method according to claim 8, wherein the interactive interface suitable for the second tire maintenance mode displays a pre-built interactive interface for guiding the user to operate an electronic manual and / or the maintenance device.

10. The tire maintenance method according to claim 8, wherein the first tire maintenance mode is an air filling mode and the second tire maintenance mode is a repair mode.

11. In repair mode, the combination of the air compressor and sealant bottle is controlled to perform repairs on the tire. The tire maintenance method according to claim 10, wherein the combination of the air compressor and the sealant bottle is connected to a tire.

12. The tire maintenance method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein displaying an interactive interface suitable for the second tire maintenance mode on the terminal device includes displaying the same interactive interface as the interactive interface suitable for the first tire maintenance mode.

13. The tire maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein, before the step of displaying an interactive interface suitable for tire maintenance mode on the terminal device, an interactive interface for setting vehicle information is displayed on the terminal device.

14. The tire maintenance method according to claim 13, wherein the setting of tire specifications, tire volume, and standard tire pressure values ​​is requested on the interactive interface for setting vehicle information.

15. A terminal device for performing the tire maintenance method described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. A readable storage medium in which a computer program is stored, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 14 is carried out.

17. A tire maintenance kit comprising: a maintenance device connected to a tire to be maintained; and a computer program loaded onto a terminal device operated to remotely control the maintenance device to perform the tire maintenance method described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

18. The tire maintenance kit according to claim 17, wherein the maintenance device is an air compressor for inflating a tire, a bottle for supplying sealant to a tire, or a combination of the air compressor and the bottle.

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