Method and system for monitoring and/or controlling behavior of a vehicle by measuring deformations of its tires

A method for controlling behavior of a vehicle including at least one wheel, comprising:

• determining one or more values of deformation of a tyre of the at least one wheel by measuring the one or more values using a first signal emitted between a rim of the at least one wheel and a casing of the tyre;
• providing a database comprising predetermined values of deformation of the tyre that correspond to a behavior of the at least one wheel;
• comparing the measured one or more values of deformation with one or more of the predetermined values of deformation;
• and
• emitting a second signal dependent on at least one result of the comparison for controlling the behavior of the vehicle;
• wherein the one or more values of deformation are determined in vertical, transverse, and longitudinal directions.

A method for monitoring behavior of a vehicle including at least one wheel, comprising:

• determining one or more values of deformation of a tyre of the at least one wheel by measuring the one or more values using a first signal emitted between a rim of the at least one wheel and a casing of the tyre;
• providing a database comprising predetermined values of deformation of the tyre that correspond to a behavior of the at least one wheel;
• comparing the measured one or more values of deformation with one or more of the predetermined values of deformation;
• and
• emitting a second signal dependent on at least one result of the comparison for monitoring the behavior of the vehicle;
• wherein the one or more values of deformation are determined along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

A method for controlling behavior of a vehicle including at least one wheel, comprising:

• determining one or more values of deformation of a tyre of the at least one wheel by measuring the one or more values using a first signal emitted between a rim of the at least one wheel and a casing of the tyre;
• providing a database comprising predetermined values of deformation of the tyre that correspond to a behavior of the at least one wheel;
• comparing the measured one or more values of deformation with one or more of the predetermined values of deformation;
• and
• emitting a second signal dependent on at least one result of the comparison for controlling the behavior of the vehicle;
• wherein the one or more values of deformation are determined along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

A method for controlling behavior of a vehicle in motion, comprising:

• measuring one or more values of casing-profile deformation of at least one tyre of the vehicle at an inflation pressure;
• comparing the one or more values of casing-profile deformation with one or more stored values representing behavior of the tyre in a measured state of deformation;
• and
• generating a signal for acting on one or more devices regulating at least one mechanism for controlling a behavior of the vehicle in motion;
• wherein the signal corresponds to an action to be taken on the at least one mechanism to keep the behavior of the vehicle within limits of a predetermined behavior of the vehicle or to bring the behavior back within the limits of the predetermined behavior, and
• wherein the one or more values of casing-profile deformation are measured in vertical, transverse, and longitudinal directions.

A method for controlling behavior of a vehicle in motion, comprising:

• measuring one or more values of casing-profile deformation of at least one tyre of the vehicle at an inflation pressure;
• comparing the one or more values of casing-profile deformation with one or more stored values representing behavior of the tyre in a measured state of deformation;
• and
• generating a signal for acting on one or more devices regulating at least one mechanism for controlling a behavior of the vehicle in motion;
• wherein the signal corresponds to an action to be taken on the at least one mechanism to keep the behavior of the vehicle within limits of a predetermined behavior of the vehicle or to bring the behavior back within the limits of the predetermined behavior, and
• wherein the one or more values of casing-profile deformation are measured along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

A system for monitoring behavior of a vehicle in motion, comprising:

• at least one unit for measuring one or more values of casing-profile deformation of at least one tyre of the vehicle;
• a database comprising one or more predetermined values of deformation that represent behavior of the at least one tyre in a measured state of deformation;
• and
• a data processing unit receiving communications from the at least one unit for measuring;
• wherein the data processing unit compares the one or more values of casing-profile deformation with the one or more predetermined values,
• wherein the data processing unit emits a signal used for monitoring the behavior of the vehicle, and
• wherein the one or more values of casing-profile deformation are measured in vertical, transverse, and longitudinal directions.

A system for controlling behavior of a vehicle in motion, comprising:

• at least one unit for measuring one or more values of casing-profile deformation of at least one tyre of the vehicle;
• a database comprising one or more predetermined values of deformation that represent behavior of the at least one tyre in a measured state of deformation;
• and
• a data processing unit receiving communications from the at least one unit for measuring;
• wherein the data processing unit compares the one or more values of casing-profile deformation with the one or more predetermined values,
• wherein the data processing unit emits a signal used for controlling the behavior of the vehicle, and
• wherein the one or more values of casing-profile deformation are measured in vertical, transverse, and longitudinal directions.

A system for monitoring behavior of a vehicle in motion, comprising:

• at least one unit for measuring one or more values of casing-profile deformation of at least one tyre of the vehicle;
• a database comprising one or more predetermined values of deformation that represent behavior of the at least one tyre in a measured state of deformation;
• and
• a data processing unit receiving communications from the at least one unit for measuring;
• wherein the data processing unit compares the one or more values of casing-profile deformation with the one or more predetermined values,
• wherein the data processing unit emits a signal used for monitoring the behavior of the vehicle, and
• wherein the one or more values of casing-profile deformation are measured along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

A system for controlling behavior of a vehicle in motion, comprising:

• at least one unit for measuring one or more values of casing-profile deformation of at least one tyre of the vehicle;
• a database comprising one or more predetermined values of deformation that represent behavior of the at least one tyre in a measured state of deformation;
• and
• a data processing unit receiving communications from the at least one unit for measuring;
• wherein the data processing unit compares the one or more values of casing-profile deformation with the one or more predetermined values,
• wherein the data processing unit emits a signal used for controlling the behavior of the vehicle, and
• wherein the one or more values of casing-profile deformation are measured along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

A wheel for a vehicle, comprising:

• a rim that can be associated with a hub of the vehicle;
• a tyre fitted on the rim;
• an emitter of a signal;
• and
• a receiver of the signal;
• wherein the tyre comprises a casing structure, comprising:
• a crown portion;
• a pair of axially-opposed sidewalls;
• beads for mounting the tyre on a corresponding rim;
• and
• at least one reinforcing ply comprising terminal flaps engaged with corresponding annular reinforcing structures embedded in the beads;
• wherein the crown portion extends between the sidewalls,
• wherein the casing structure terminates in the beads,
• wherein the signal is reflected within the wheel,
• wherein the receiver is adapted to measure deformations of the casing structure in vertical, transverse, and longitudinal directions.

A wheel for a vehicle, comprising:

• a rim that can be associated with a hub of the vehicle;
• a tyre fitted on the rim;
• an emitter of a signal;
• and
• a receiver of the signal;
• wherein the tyre comprises a casing structure, comprising:
• a crown portion;
• a pair of axially-opposed sidewalls;
• beads for mounting the tyre on a corresponding rim;
• and
• at least one reinforcing ply comprising terminal flaps engaged with corresponding annular reinforcing structures embedded in the beads;
• wherein the crown portion extends between the sidewalls,
• wherein the casing structure terminates in the beads,
• wherein the signal is reflected within the wheel,
• wherein the receiver is adapted to measure deformations of the casing structure along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.

An apparatus for a vehicle system, comprising:

• a memory device;
• and
• a processor;
• wherein the memory device is accessible by the processor,
• wherein the memory device comprises a data structure stored in the memory device,
• wherein the data structure interrelates predetermined pneumatic tyre casing-deformation data with pneumatic tyre performance data,
• wherein the processor retrieves performance data corresponding to measured tyre casing-deformation data from the memory device, and
• wherein the casing-deformation data comprises data related to deformations of a casing of at least one tyre of the vehicle in vertical, transverse, and longitudinal directions.

An apparatus for a vehicle system, comprising:

• a memory device;
• and
• a processor;
• wherein the memory device is accessible by the processor,
• wherein the memory device comprises a data structure stored in the memory device,
• wherein the data structure interrelates predetermined pneumatic tyre casing-deformation data with pneumatic tyre performance data,
• wherein the processor retrieves performance data corresponding to measured tyre casing-deformation data from the memory device, and
• wherein the casing-deformation data comprises data related to deformations of a casing of at least one tyre of the vehicle along the axes of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.