Tire demounting measurement tool
AssigneeCompagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin
InventorsFrank Gramling, Justin Russell, Joel Neff, Jesse Otto
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Abstract
An apparatus for use in measuring a parameter is provided that includes a pry end, a handle, and a sensor that detects a parameter imparted onto the apparatus when the handle is grasped and the pry end is between a tire and a wheel. An output member is also included that outputs the parameter received from the sensor. The handle, the sensor and the output member are part of an electronic torque wrench.
Claims16
An apparatus for use in measuring a parameter, comprising:
- a pry end;
- a handle;
- a sensor that detects a parameter imparted onto the apparatus when the handle is grasped and the pry end is between a tire and a wheel;
- and
- an output member that outputs the parameter received from the sensor;
- wherein the parameter is detected when the handle is grasped and force is applied to demount the tire from the wheel, wherein the handle is hand held such that the apparatus is hand held.
An apparatus for use in measuring a parameter, comprising:
- a pry end;
- a handle;
- a sensor that detects a parameter imparted onto the apparatus when the handle is grasped and the pry end is between a tire and a wheel;
- and
- an output member that outputs the parameter received from the sensor;
- wherein the handle, the sensor, and the output member are part of an electronic torque wrench, and further comprising an adapter that attaches the pry end to the electronic torque wrench, wherein the output member visually displays a peak hold detected by the sensor.
An apparatus for use in measuring a parameter, comprising:
- a pry end;
- a handle;
- a sensor that detects a parameter imparted onto the apparatus when the handle is grasped and the pry end is between a tire and a wheel;
- and
- an output member that outputs the parameter received from the sensor;
- wherein the sensor is an array of sensors located on the pry end, and wherein the parameter that is measured is pressure, wherein the pressure is measured over the area of the array of sensors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.