Patents Assigned to LDL Technology
  • Patent number: 10682892
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing data relating to an assembly forming a wheel (R) of a vehicle (C), said wheel (R) including a tyre mounted on a rim, said wheel having a measurement module (110), said tyre having an identifier made up of a radio tag (200) such as an RFID marker, said wheel being capable of having different states: mounted in which said tyre is mounted on the rim; and unmounted in which said tyre is not mounted on the rim, in which the measurement module (110) detects a pressure variation inside the tyre, and in which the storage memory of said measurement module (110) is rewritable, characterised in that said method consists of in the event of a pressure variation, replacing the data stored in the measurement module (110) with new data from another tyre. The invention is useful in the management of data relating to tyres and wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: LDL Technology
    Inventors: Manuel Bracq, Philippe Lefaure
  • Patent number: 9834044
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: LDL Technology SAS
    Inventor: Dominique Luce
  • Patent number: 9469168
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of identifying sensors (C1, C2, C3, C4) of an information system for a vehicle (V1) of the type that links a plurality of sensors housed in the wheels and equipped with a subassembly for transmitting the collected data to a module (100) for transmitting and receiving said collected data, which is equipped with at least one transmission/reception antenna (110), in which each axle end is fitted with twin wheels, an inner wheel and an outer wheel, each wheel accommodating an equipped sensor (Ci or Ce) of a transmission subassembly, said method being noteworthy in that it consists in varying the power of the transmission antenna (110) in such a way that the transmission field of the antenna varies and includes or excludes the sensor(s) (Ci, Ce) located within its radius of action. The invention also relates to the device for implementing the method described above. Applications: detection and transmission of parameters from vehicle tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: LDL Technology
    Inventor: Philippe Lefaure
  • Patent number: 9415642
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of replacing a defective sensor (100) of a surveillance system for monitoring in particular the pressure of the wheels of a vehicle (V) of the type of that comprising: wireless sensors (100) disposed in each wheel and a receiver; a unique identifier number being assigned to each sensor (100) thus making it possible for the receiver to identify the signal. This method is noteworthy in that it consists in: removing the defective sensor (100); identifying and logging the unique identifier number of the defective sensor (100); identifying and logging the communication protocol used on the vehicle; assigning said unique identifier number to a new virgin sensor (200, 200?) with neither assigned communication protocol nor assigned identifier number and simultaneously; programming the new sensor (200, 200?) so that it utilizes said communication protocol. The invention also relates to the device D and the sensor 200 making it possible to implement same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: LDL Technology
    Inventors: Philippe Lefaure, Thierry Moreau
  • Patent number: 8789411
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: LDL Technology S.A.S.
    Inventor: Dominique Luce
  • Patent number: 8417419
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for locking (D) the steering column of a motorcycle (M), which includes a first module (200) secured to the rotating column and a second module (100) secured to the frame of the vehicle (M), which is stationary with respect to said column, said frame mechanically limiting the angular amplitude of rotation of said column, a module (200) including a locking bolt (211) projecting toward the other module (100), and the other module (100) including two flat bolts (110) projecting toward the other module (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: LDL Technology S.A.S.
    Inventor: Philippe Lefaure
  • Publication number: 20130061456
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of replacing a defective sensor (100) of a surveillance system for monitoring in particular the pressure of the wheels of a vehicle (V) of the type of that comprising: wireless sensors (100) disposed in each wheel and a receiver; a unique identifier number being assigned to each sensor (100) thus making it possible for the receiver to identify the signal. This method is noteworthy in that it consists in: removing the defective sensor (100); identifying and logging the unique identifier number of the defective sensor (100); identifying and logging the communication protocol used on the vehicle; assigning said unique identifier number to a new virgin sensor (200, 200?) with neither assigned communication protocol nor assigned identifier number and simultaneously; programming the new sensor (200, 200?) so that it utilizes said communication protocol. The invention also relates to the device D and the sensor 200 making it possible to implement same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: LDL Technology
    Inventors: Philippe Lefaure, Thierry Moreau
  • Patent number: 8258931
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of positioning sensors on wheels (200 and 300) installed coaxial to the same end of one and the same axle of a vehicle (C) comprising a receiving module (100) associated with the body of the vehicle, noteworthy in that it consists in positioning the sensors (210 and 310) at an angular interval greater than or equal to ninety (90) degrees of a wheel (200) relative to the other (300) so that, when operating in displacement mode, the distance between the receiving module and the sensor varies according to the wheel rotation, and in using a link of low frequency (LF) type so that the creation of a distance between the points of emission makes it possible to vary the power of the signals received, thus rendering them distinct. The invention also relates to a device making it possible to implement the method described hereinabove. Applications: measurement and transmission of data associated with the wheels of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: LDL Technology
    Inventor: Philippe Lefaure
  • Patent number: 8074508
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: LDL Technology
    Inventor: Dominique Luce
  • Patent number: 7257998
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: LDL Technology
    Inventor: Dominique Luce