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US 7,012,511 B2Granted
Loose wheel indicator
AssigneeArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
InventorBrian David Hayes
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Abstract
A loose wheel detection assembly includes a sensor assembly secured to a mounting hub. The sensor detects relative movement between the hub and the wheel and emits a signal indicative of the sensed movement. The signal is received by a controller that processes the received information and alerts a vehicle operator of the relative movement through a warning device within the vehicle cabin.
Claims24
A wheel assembly comprising:
- a wheel mounted to a hub;
- and
- a sensor to selectively generate a signal indicative of relative rotation between said wheel and said hub.
A loose wheel detection assembly for a wheel mounted to a hub comprising:
- a sensor to selectively generate a signal indicative of relative rotation between the hub and the wheel.
A method of detecting a loose wheel on a vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) detecting relative rotation between a wheel and a hub;
- and
- b) indicating a loose wheel in response to a predetermined amount of relative rotation between said wheel and hub.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.