Device and method for measuring the tread depth of a motor vehicle tire

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8794058
APP PUB NO 20120011926A1
SERIAL NO

13146688

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A device and a method for measuring the tread depth of a motor vehicle tire. The device includes at least one sensor element which is configured to acquire data on a change of the deformation characteristics of the motor vehicle tire in the area of the tire contact area and can be fixed in the area of the inner side of the motor vehicle tire opposite the tread; and a control and evaluation unit for evaluating and processing the acquired data. The unit is data-connected to the at least one sensor element.

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  • CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bigot, Franck Neutraubling, DE 4 82
Haas, Thomas Donaustauf, DE 181 2367
Hillenmayer, Franz Burglengenfeld, DE 19 189

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