Wireless Tire Temperature Capture System for Racing Pit Stops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tire temperature measurement devices in motor sports are not conducive to the demands of high-speed racing, as they require too much time for setup and data collection, often interfere with pit stop operations, and provide inconsistent data due to variability in probe placement.
Innovation Solution
A mobile technology platform with a software program that wirelessly communicates with temperature sensing instruments, allowing for rapid and accurate capture of tire temperature data across multiple points on a tire, storing and displaying this data in a holistic manner to provide comprehensive insights into vehicle performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional temperature probes are used to measure tire temperatures, then temperature data can be obtained, but the measurement process takes too much time and interferes with pit stop operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical contact temperature probes with an infrared thermal imaging camera that measures tire temperatures remotely through thermal radiation detection. This eliminates the need for physical contact and manual probe placement, enabling rapid temperature capture during pit stops without interfering with tire changes or other operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of the infrared camera, wireless communication module, and mobile device that mediates between the tire temperature field and the measurement system. This intermediary setup allows non-contact temperature measurement and immediate data transmission to the garage team, significantly reducing measurement time while maintaining accuracy.
2Loss of information
If multiple temperature probes are placed on a tire to capture temperature distribution, then comprehensive temperature data can be obtained, but the setup process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional point measurements using multiple probes to two-dimensional surface temperature mapping using infrared thermal imaging. The camera captures the entire tire surface temperature distribution simultaneously in a single measurement, providing comprehensive thermal data without requiring multiple probes or complex setup procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple temperature measurement functions into a single infrared thermal imaging device. Instead of using several separate probes that need to be positioned and connected individually, the camera integrates all measurement points into one instrument, simplifying the system while capturing complete temperature distribution across the tire surface.
3Measurement precision
If temperature probes are manually placed on tires, then temperature readings can be taken, but placement variability causes inconsistent measurement locations and increased error
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual probe placement with automated infrared thermal imaging that captures the entire tire surface. This eliminates human error in probe positioning and ensures consistent measurement of the same thermal patterns across multiple measurements, significantly improving measurement reliability and reproducibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a complete thermal copy or map of the tire surface temperature distribution rather than taking discrete point measurements. This comprehensive thermal image captures the entire temperature field, ensuring that the same thermal patterns are recorded consistently across multiple measurements regardless of slight variations in measurement conditions.
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
Enables quick and accurate tire temperature measurement during pit stops, reducing errors and allowing for rapid dissemination of data to all relevant team members, providing a richer understanding of vehicle performance and enabling better decision-making.
Implementation Method 1
each of said plurality of temperature probes sense the temperature of a surface they come into contact with
Data Source
AI summary
A method is provided for measuring the temperature of a tire. The method comprises (a) providing a temperature measuring instrument which is equipped with a plurality of temperature probes, wherein each of the plurality of temperature probes sense the temperature of a surface they come into contact with; (b) providing a software program installed on a mobile technology platform, wherein said mobile technology platform is equipped with a display and is in wireless communication with the temperature measuring instrument, and wherein the software program operates in conjunction with said mobile technology platform and the temperature measuring instrument to capture temperature readings sensed by the plurality of temperature probes; (c) receiving user input from a user of said mobile technology platform, the user input specifying tire parameters for a set of tires on which temperature readings are to be captured, wherein the tire parameters identify (a) a set of tires, (b) a vehicle that the set of tires are to be used in conjunction with, and (c) a track at which the vehicle will be operated when the temperature readings are captured; (d) creating a tire temperature measurement record from said user input; (e) capturing a plurality of temperature readings from said temperature measuring instrument after said plurality of temperature probes have been placed into contact with the external surface of at least one member of said set of tires; (f) adding the captured temperature readings to the tire temperature measurement record such that each captured temperature reading is associated with a tire, from the set of tires, that the captured temperature reading originated from; and (g) displaying, on the display of the mobile technology platform, a summary of temperature readings captured for a vehicle.