Multi-function TPMS torque tool
AssigneeAteq
InventorMorgan Brebant
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Abstract
A multi-functional TPMS sensor fastener torque tool includes a torque driver and a user interface which allows a user to identify the TPMS sensor to be serviced, obtain a recommended fastener torque from a reference torque value database, measure the torque applied to the sensor fastener and alert the user when the reference torque has been reached or exceeded. In one example, the reference TPMS fastener torque values are stored in a memory device in the torque tool which are accessible through a plurality of graphic user interface menus on a display device.
Claims16
A multi-functional tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) torque tool for use in servicing TPMS sensors on vehicle wheels, the tool comprising:
- an elongate tool body having a longitudinal axis;
- a torque driver positioned on one end of the tool body having a chuck positioned transverse to a lateral axis;
- a torque sensor connected to the tool body operable to measure a torque force applied by the chuck about the lateral axis to a TPMS sensor fastener;
- an electronic control unit connected to the tool body, the electronic control unit having a memory storage device for storing at least one reference TPMS sensor fastener torque value;
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- a user interface connected to the tool body in electronic communication with the torque sensor and the electronic control unit, the user interface operative to alert a user when the measured TPMS sensor fastener torque value is equal to or exceeds the stored at least one reference TPMS sensor fastener torque value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.