Flat tire alert system

Details Flat tire alert system Flat tire alert system

2006-09-07

2008-10-21

Hofsass, Jeff (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the...

C340S442000, C073S146000

Reexamination Certificate

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07439852

ABSTRACT:
A flat tire alert system for detecting flat tires on trailers. The system includes: a plurality of sensor modules coupleable to an axle, and configured to sense deflation of a tire. Each sensor includes: a coupling mechanism, a retention spring, a first arm, a joint mechanism, a second arm, and a roller. The system also includes: an indicator module, in communication with the sensor modules, and configured to indicate a response when the sensor module senses a deflation of a tire; and an alert module in the form of a horn, in communication with the indicator module, and configured to provide an alert when the indicator module indicates a deflation of a tire. Further, there is a control module having an On/Off switch, in communication with the indicator module, and configured to control the indicator module.

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