Tyre System RFID Integration for Uniformity Data Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for improving tire systems by determining tire uniformity lose information about the degree of uniformity due to the potential removal or damage of markings during tire processing, leading to a high risk of information loss.

Innovation Solution

Implementing an electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device, such as an RFID, to store tire identification and uniformity information electronically and permanently, ensuring machine-readable and reliable storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If information about tire uniformity is stored on a marking applied to the tire surface, then the information is easily accessible and readable, but the information can be removed or damaged during tire processing, leading to information loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation about degree of uniformityVSAvoidstorage reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/optical marking system with an electromagnetic storage system. Instead of using physical markings on the tire surface that can be removed or damaged, the invention uses electromagnetic transmitting and receiving devices to store and retrieve uniformity information electronically, thereby eliminating the vulnerability of physical markings while maintaining information accessibility.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates an electronic copy of the uniformity information stored in an electromagnetic device rather than relying on the original physical marking. This electronic copy can be read multiple times without degradation and is not susceptible to the same physical damage risks as surface markings, ensuring persistent availability of the information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If electromagnetic transmitting and receiving devices are used to store tire uniformity information, then information loss is reduced and storage reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation storage reliabilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic device integration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device performs multiple functions: it stores uniformity information, transmits this information when queried, and can potentially serve other identification or tracking purposes. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by providing comprehensive solutions beyond simple information storage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The electromagnetic device is integrated into the tire system in a way that it automatically provides information when queried, without requiring additional manual intervention or complex external systems. The device self-manages the storage and transmission of uniformity data, reducing the overall system complexity despite the added electronic component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Reduces the probability of information loss by providing a secure, machine-readable method for storing tire uniformity data, enhancing the reliability of tire system improvements.

Implementation Method 1

electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device... send and receive signals using electromagnetic waves

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4146463B1Method for improving a tyre system
Publication Date: 2025.09.10 CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to methods for improving a tyre system (1), comprising the following steps: - providing a tyre (2); - providing an electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device (3); - providing a device for determining a degree of uniformity of a tyre (2); - determining an arrangement region (6) on or in the tyre (2); - arranging the electromagnetic transmitting and receiving device (3) on or in the arrangement region (6) of the tyre (2); - determining the degree of uniformity of the tyre (2); - producing an information about the degree of uniformity.