Inductive Antenna Coupling for Tire Sensor Mechanical Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electromagnetic transmitting and receiving devices for tires are prone to mechanical stress, which can damage components such as solder joints, making it difficult to read information from the memory components.

Innovation Solution

The use of inductively connected primary and secondary antennas, along with a support component designed as a woven mesh or grid, and materials like rubber and brass casings, enhances mechanical stability and durability, allowing for reliable signal exchange through electromagnetic induction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If solder joints are used to connect primary and secondary antennas, then electrical connection is achieved, but mechanical reliability deteriorates under tire operational stresses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical reliabilityVSAvoidsolder joint strength
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical solder joint connection system with an inductive coupling system using primary and secondary antennas. This substitution eliminates direct mechanical connections between antenna components, allowing electrical signals to be transmitted through electromagnetic fields rather than physical contacts, thereby resolving the contradiction between electrical connection reliability and mechanical strength under stress

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces electromagnetic fields as an intermediary between the primary and secondary antennas. Instead of direct mechanical contact, electrical connection is achieved through inductive coupling where the primary antenna generates an electromagnetic field that induces current in the secondary antenna, serving as a mediator that transfers electrical signals without mechanical stress

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If rigid structural components are used to support memory components, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability to mechanical deformation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent positioning precisionVSAvoidadaptability to mechanical deformation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs flexible antenna structures that can be integrated into the tire's rubber matrix. These antenna elements are designed to flex and deform with the tire while maintaining their electrical and inductive coupling functionality, allowing the system to adapt to mechanical deformation without compromising manufacturing precision or signal transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration ensures the electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device's functionality under mechanical loads, reducing component damage and maintaining the ability to read tire information effectively.

Implementation Method 1

The at least one primary antenna and the at least one secondary antenna are connected to one another in such a way that electromagnetic waves emitted by the at least one primary antenna are received by the at least one secondary antenna

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3578395B1Electromagnetic transmitter and receiving device
Publication Date: 2021.08.25 CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to an electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device (1) for a tire (14), comprising at least one storage component (2), wherein the at least one storage component (2) is provided for storing tire information, comprising a carrying component (3), wherein the carrying component (3) is provided for carrying the at least one storage component (2), wherein the electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device (1) comprises at least one primary antenna (4) and at least one secondary antenna (5), wherein the at least one primary antenna (4) is provided for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves and the at least one secondary antenna (5) is provided for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves, wherein the at least one primary antenna (4) and the at least one secondary antenna (5) are inductively connectable to each other.