ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR A TIRE ELECTRONIC PACKAGE

摘要

The present invention provides a means for installing and removing an electronic package (E) on the inside of a tire (10) for monitoring the tire (10) by collecting, storing and/or reading information about the tire (10) and for being able to update the electronic package (E). In a generic embodiment of the present invention a structural support system or device (A) is used within the tire (10) for retaining an electronic package (E) within the cavity of the tire (10). The electronic package (E) is made with at least one retainer opening (22, 24, 25, 424) to receive at least one fastener (20, 40, 50, 340) carried by a rubber ply (30) affixed to the inner surface of the tire (10) for supporting the electronics package (E) within the tire (10). The fastener of the support device (A) can also be in the form of a strap (332) including a pair of free ends (332, 334) having hook and loop means (335a, 335b) that are wrapped around the electronic package (E). The support device (A) can also have fasteners which are semi-rigid straps (332, 334) with slotted fasteners (735a, 735b) at their outer ends. The support system or device (A) allows the electronic package (E) to be removed for inspection, removal or updating of electronic information about the tire (10) and its environment.