Embedded Heat Sensor for Solid Tire Thermal Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Solid tires are prone to overheating due to excessive speeds, overload, and environmental factors, leading to thermal degradation and potential service interruptions, which existing technologies fail to adequately prevent through timely intervention.
Innovation Solution
A tire temperature monitoring system with a heat sensor embedded in the solid rubber tire that transmits temperature data to a remote monitoring system, allowing for real-time tracking and alerting operators to preventive maintenance needs, and can be embedded during manufacturing or retrofitted into existing tires.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a solid tire operates at high speeds or under heavy load, then productivity and performance are improved, but the tire temperature increases leading to thermal degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature monitoring system performs preliminary detection of thermal conditions before thermal degradation occurs. By continuously monitoring tire temperature and comparing it against threshold values, the system enables preventive action (reducing speed or load) before the tire reaches dangerous temperature levels that would cause thermal degradation
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback control by continuously measuring tire temperature, transmitting this data to a monitoring device, and providing alerts when temperature thresholds are exceeded. This closed-loop feedback enables real-time operational adjustments to prevent thermal degradation while maintaining productivity
2Reliability
If the tire temperature is monitored continuously, then thermal degradation is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system is segmented into separate functional modules: a temperature sensor embedded in the tire, a signal transmission component, and a remote monitoring device. This segmentation allows the complex monitoring function to be distributed, with minimal components in the tire itself and processing capabilities located remotely, thereby reducing in-tire complexity while maintaining reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses an intermediary transmission mechanism (such as a magnetically coupled transmitter or wireless communication interface) to bridge the temperature sensor and the remote monitoring device. This intermediary approach allows continuous temperature monitoring without requiring complex wiring or power systems within the tire, simplifying the overall device architecture
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
The system enables timely preventive intervention to prevent overheating and thermal failure by monitoring temperature, load, and performance metrics, improving tire quality during production and extending tire life during operation.
Implementation Method 1
a heat sensor embedded in a solid rubber tire detects a temperature of the solid tire
Implementation Method 2
a transmission system transmits signals indicative of the temperature from the heat sensor to a remote monitoring system
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AI summary
In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, a tire monitoring system is provided. The tire monitoring system utilizes a heat sensor embedded in a solid rubber tire. The heat sensor detects a temperature of the solid tire, and a transmission system transmits signals indicative of the temperature from the heat sensor to a remote monitoring system. The remote monitoring system may monitor the temperature of the solid tire and output notifications to alert a user when preventive maintenance is needed. The heat sensor may be embedded in the solid rubber tire during the manufacture of the solid tire, or the heat sensor may be embedded into the solid tire after production of the tire is complete. The system may be used track cure time and temperature as the tire is being produced and/or to log tire performance information throughout the operation of the tire.