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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2016
Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Frank Gramling, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Bradley Schober, Greer, SC (US);
David Judd, Mauldin, SC (US);
Frank Gramling, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Bradley Schober, Greer, SC (US);
David Judd, Mauldin, SC (US);
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Abstract
A sensor device for tire inspection is provided. The sensor device is configured for removable placement upon or near the surface of the tire. The sensor device includes one or more tire inspection sensors configured to inspect e.g., the condition of one or more components or portions of the tire. The sensor device also includes one or more proximity sensors configured to detect whether the sensor device is in proper proximity of the tire such that the one or more tire inspection sensors can operate correctly.