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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2005
Frédéric Leymin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Michael A. Hart, Dexter, MI (US);
Frédéric Leymin, Clermont-Ferrand, FR;
Michael A. Hart, Dexter, MI (US);
Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Granges-Paccot, CH;
TRW Automotive U.S., LLC, Livonia, MI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides a transmission and/or reception device for mounting on a wheel of a vehicle and a housing for such a device. The device includes a tire information device configured to provide information relating to a tire. A transmitter/receiver is electrically connected to the tire information device. An antenna is electrically connected to the transmitter/receiver for transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency signals. A housing is configured to house the tire information device and the transmitter/receiver. The antenna is formed by winding a cable on an outside face of the housing.