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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2001
Applicants:
Federico Mancosu, Milan, IT;
Giuseppe Matrascia, Seregno, IT;
Diego Villa, Trecella, IT;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Pirelli Pneumatici S.p.A., Milan, IT;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 41/113 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system for generating electrical energy in a tire for a vehicle includes at least one piezoelectric element that generates electrical energy when deformed. The at least one piezoelectric element is associated with the tire and is elongate. The at least one piezoelectric element extends along at least a portion of the tire and is electrically connected to an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit is not in electrical communication with the vehicle. The tire is mounted on a rim of the vehicle. An associated tire is also disclosed.