Securing Electronic Parts to Tire Inner Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for securing electronic parts to the inner surface of pneumatic tires either risk cracking due to embedded objects or fail to allow tire condition sensing due to separation by adhering elements.
Innovation Solution
A structure featuring a sheet for securing electronic parts with cushioning material around the periphery, adhering to the tire inner surface, which mitigates deformation and allows secure attachment without embedding, enabling proper securing and sensing while maintaining tire durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If foreign objects are embedded in the tire inner surface to secure electronic parts, then the securing strength is improved, but cracking may occur from the embedding site reducing tire endurance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces cushioning material as an intermediary between the electronic part and the tire inner surface. This cushioning material adheres to both the electronic part and the tire inner surface, providing securing strength without requiring direct embedding of foreign objects into the tire, thereby preventing cracking while maintaining attachment strength.
2Strength
If adhering elements are used to secure electronic parts to the tire inner surface, then the electronic part is secured, but information pertaining to the tire itself cannot be sensed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by using cushioning material only around the periphery of the electronic part, leaving the central area where the electronic part contacts the tire inner surface exposed. This allows the electronic part to maintain contact with the tire for sensing tire conditions while the peripheral cushioning material provides securing strength.
3Strength
If cushioning material is arranged about the periphery of the electronic part and adheres to the tire inner surface, then deformation of tire inner surface is mitigated and securing strength is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the securing structure into distinct functional zones: cushioning material is placed only around the periphery of the electronic part, separating the securing function (peripheral cushioning material) from the sensing function (central electronic part contact area). This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
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 solution effectively secures electronic parts to the tire inner surface without impairing durability, allowing for improved strength and endurance, while enabling wiring routing through gaps, thus addressing the limitations of previous methods.
Implementation Method 1
cushioning material which is arranged about a periphery of the electronic part and which adheres to the sheet and the tire inner surface; cushioning material is able to mitigate any deformation or bending of tire inner surface
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AI summary
A structure for securing an electronic part to a tire, has a sheet for securing the electronic part which is arranged between the sheet and a tire inner surface; and cushioning material which is arranged about a periphery of the electronic part and which adheres to the sheet and the tire inner surface. The cushioning material is not arranged on the tire inner surface where the electronic part is present but surrounds the electronic part completely or surrounds the electronic part except for at least one gap smaller than the electronic part.