Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel monitoring device (D) of the type comprising a housing (100) formed from a hollow core (101) containing different components including an electronic board (500) and a power supply battery (600) for said board (500), said housing (100) being positioned inside the tire and fixed to the internal portion (220) of the valve (200) fitted on the wheel, a polymer material filling in the free volume. The device is remarkable in that the housing (100) is preformed so as to provide at least two different superposed parallel installation planes (P1, P2) on which the different components are distributed, said housing (100) being preformed with a lateral opening to enable the different components to slide laterally into their appropriate installation plane (P1, P2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel monitoring device (D) of the type comprising a housing (100) formed from a hollow core (101) containing different components including an electronic board (500) and a power supply battery (600) for said board (500), said housing (100) being positioned inside the tire and fixed to the internal portion (220) of the valve (200) fitted on the wheel, a polymer material fills in the free volume. The device is remarkable in that the housing (100) is preformed so as to provide at least two different superposed parallel installation planes (P1, P2) on which the different components are distributed, said housing (100) being preformed with a lateral opening to enable the different components to slide laterally into their appropriate installation plane (P1, P2).

Abstract: A device (D), for clamping an electronic box (B) on a tyre rim (J), comprises an electronic box (B) of a pressure and/or temperature sensor, at least one flexible tie (200) making at least one loop around the rim (J) and at least one means for tensioning said flexible tie, remarkable in that said tensioning means comprises a lever (110) mounted so as to be able to pivot with respect to a plate (120) that comes into abutment on the rim (J), said lever (110) passing from a raised position to a position folded down against the plate (120), the raised position allowing mounting of the ends (210 and 220) and the folded-down position tensioning said flexible tie (200) for the purpose of fixing the box (B) to the rim.

Abstract: A device (D) fixes, to the internal wall of a tire (P), an electronic box (100) for measuring parameters inside the tire, the device (D) associating the box (100) with a flexible receptacle (200) which, being fixed to the internal wall by an adhesion means (300), is preformed so as to accept and hold said box (100), remarkable in that said flexible receptacle (200) forms a compartment (210) equipped with an opening (220), by means of which said box (100) is introduced and which is bordered by an edge (221) extending externally and offering a contact surface (222) for the adhesion means (300) so that, once the receptacle (200) is fixed, said opening (220) is closed by the internal wall on which the receptacle (200) is fixed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for fixing, to the internal wall of a tyre (P), an electronic box (100) for measuring parameters inside the tyre, the device (D) associating said box (100) with a flexible receptacle (200) which, being fixed to the said internal wall by an adhesion means (300), is preformed so as to accept and hold said box (100), remarkable in that said flexible receptacle (200) forms a compartment (210) equipped with an opening (220), by means of which said box (100) is introduced and which is bordered by an edge (221) extending externally and offering a contact surface (222) for the adhesion means (300) so that, once the receptacle (200) is fixed, said opening (220) is closed by the internal wall on which the receptacle (200) is fixed.

Abstract: A device (D), for clamping an electronic box (B) on a tyre rim (J), comprises an electronic box (B) of a pressure and/or temperature sensor, at least one flexible tie (200) making at least one loop around the rim (J) and at least one means for tensioning said flexible tie, remarkable in that said tensioning means comprises a lever (110) mounted so as to be able to pivot with respect to a plate (120) that comes into abutment on the rim (J), said lever (110) passing from a raised position to a position folded down against the plate (120), the raised position allowing mounting of the ends (210 and 220) and the folded-down position tensioning said flexible tie (200) for the purpose of fixing the box (B) to the rim.

Abstract: A device for clamping an electronic pressure and/or temperature measurement housing onto a rim inside of a tire, comprises a cable including a plurality of twisted filaments. The cable makes a turn around the rim, and urges the housing against the surface of the rim, forming a resilient connection allowing axial movement of the housing on the rim, thereby preventing the housing from bearing a stress of the tire during mounting and removal stages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for fastening an electronic detection unit (100) for tires to a rim (J), this unit being of the type which is fastened to the valve (200), which valve comprises a part (210) outside the rim and a part (220) inside the rim, said device consisting of a connection module (300) connected on the one hand to the inner part (220) of the valve (200) and on the other hand to a preformed receptacle (400) for accommodating said electronic unit (100), distinguished in that said receptacle (400, 400a, 400b) forms an accommodation volume which is open on the tire tread side. Applications: detection unit fastened to the vehicle wheels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for clamping an electronic pressure and/or temperature measurement housing (100) onto a rim (200) inside of a tire, characterized in that it consists of at least one cable (300) which, making at least one turn around the rim (200), and urging the housing (100) against the surface (210) of the rim (200), forms a resilient connection allowing axial movement of the housing (100) on the rim (200) and thereby preventing the housing (100) from bearing the stress of the tire during the mounting and removal stages. Also disclosed is a housing adapted to such a device. Uses: attachment of a sensor onto the wheel of a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for fastening an electronic detection unit (100) for tyres to a rim (J), this unit being of the type which is fastened to the valve (200), which valve comprises a part (210) outside the rim and a part (220) inside the rim, said device consisting of a connection module (300) connected on the one hand to the inner part (220) of the valve (200) and on the other hand to a preformed receptacle (400) for accommodating said electronic unit (100), distinguished in that said receptacle (400, 400a, 400b) forms an accommodation volume which is open on the tyre tread side. Applications: detection unit fastened to the vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A method of detecting the separation of an electronic module (1) from a vehicle on which the module is mounted. According to this method, the module (1) has associated with it an inductance (17) inseparable from the module, the inductance (17) and the associated module (1) are connected to an element of the vehicle, in the immediate vicinity of an element (18) made of ferromagnetic material, the current passing through the inductance (17) is measured (monitored), so as to detect any variation of current and, when a current variation greater than a predetermined variation threshold is detected, representative of a relative distance between the inductance (17) and the element made of ferromagnetic material (18), there is ordered the emission of a signal indicating the separation of the module (1) associated with the inductance from the vehicle.

Abstract: This support (6) is designed to receive an electronic module (4) and to be fixed to a rim (2) of a vehicle wheel. It includes a base (16, 18) and elements (10, 12) for fixing the housing (4) to the base. The latter is provided with stiffening elements produced by plastic deformation and suitable for giving this base different radii of curvature.

Abstract: A method of detecting the separation of an electronic module (1) from a vehicle on which the module is mounted. According to this method, the module (1) has associated with it an inductance (17) inseparable from the module, the inductance (17) and the associated module (1) are connected to an element of the vehicle, in the immediate vicinity of an element (18) made of ferromagnetic material, the current passing through the inductance (17) is measured (monitored), so as to detect any variation of current and, when a current variation greater than a predetermined variation threshold is detected, representative of a relative distance between the inductance (17) and the element made of ferromagnetic material (18), there is ordered the emission of a signal indicating the separation of the module (1) associated with the inductance from the vehicle.

Abstract: An assembly (M) of a detection unit (100) for placement inside a tire with a rim having a connection aperture (210) is provided. The assembly (M) can include a detection unit (100) for receiving detection components, a valve body (300), a seal (400) for providing a seal between the valve body (300) and the rim (200), and fastener (500) for holding the valve body (300) in position on the rim (200). One or more of the detection unit (100), the valve body (300), the fastener (500) for holding the valve body (300), or a combination thereof, is preformed to penetrate the connection aperture (210) so as to engage the connection aperture (210) when the assembly (M) is subjected to tangential stresses.

Abstract: This locking device is adapted for a snap-in system in which a male portion of a first element coacts with a female portion of a second element, resilient members acting on the male and/or female portion of the snap-in system.

Abstract: A support (11) that is mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle in order to fasten an electronic box (10) used for monitoring the tire pressure. The support includes: a central part that is fixed to the rim; a first end which is provided with attaching elements for receiving a rotating shaft fastened to a first end of the box that is to be fixed; and a second end (18) that is provided with a plurality of elastically deformable retaining element (20, 25) for fixing a second end (17) of the electronic box to the support (11), each retaining element (20, 25) counteracting a specific force that is applied to the box.

Abstract: A wheel unit (10), for a motor vehicle tire pressure monitoring device, the wheel unit being embodied for fitment to a rim (16) of a motor vehicle wheel. The unit includes a support (11) and an electronics housing (12), incorporating at least a pressure and/or temperature sensor, electrical components necessary for processing a signal coming from said sensors and a device for transmission of the processed signal to a central unit, housed in the vehicle, the unit being characterised in that the housing (12) is mounted on the support (11), itself fixed to the rim (16) by a layer of glue (15) and the support includes a central housing element (20, 13) to retain at least a central part of the housing in the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring a tire pressure of a tire arranged on a rim (10), having a tire valve (14) arranged in a bore (12) in the rim (10), and a tire pressure sensor unit (16) arranged inside the tire and fastened on the tire valve (14), it being possible to fasten the tire pressure sensor unit (16) in various angular positions with reference to the tire valve (14). It is provided according to the invention that an electric connection (18) exists between the tire pressure sensor unit (16) and the tire valve (14), and that the tire valve (14) is provided as an antenna for communicating with a receiver and/or transmitter arranged outside the tire.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (M) of a detection unit (100) inside a tyre which is attached to the body (300) of a valve (V) and including the following elements: a detection unit (100) receiving detection components, a valve body (300), sealing means (400) for providing a seal between the valve body (300) and the rim (200), means (500) for holding the valve body (300) in position on the rim (200) which is preformed with a connection aperture (210) provided for this purpose, a module for connecting the detection unit (100) to the valve body (300). This assembly is remarkable in that at least one of the elements (500) of said assembly, aside from the sealing means (400), is preformed so that a portion of this element (500) penetrates the connection aperture (210) so as to engage it when the assembly is subjected to tangential stresses.

Abstract: This locking device is adapted for a snap-in system in which a male portion of a first element coacts with a female portion of a second element, resilient members acting on the male and/or female portion of the snap-in system. The device includes: a transverse bar (2); two resilient curved arms (6) whose concavity (8) is directed toward the transverse bar (2) and which are disposed in a same plane as the transverse bar (2) such that the transverse bar (2) provides an abutment limiting the movement of the resilient arms (6) in the direction of the transverse bar (2); and engagement elements (10) disposed substantially at the free end of each resilient arm (6), complementary engagement elements being provided at one of the elements carrying the snap-in system.