The technology relates to the prediction and handling of tire blowouts for vehicles operating in a self-driving (autonomous) mode. Aspects involve determining a likelihood of tire failure, including actions the vehicle may take to reduce the likelihood of failure. Pre-trip and real-time system checks can be taken. A vehicle model including the tires may be employed in blowout prediction. The on-board system may store received data and detected sensor regarding tire pressure and temperature, which can be evaluated based on the model in order to avoid or minimize the likelihood of a blowout given various factors. The factors can include the load weight and distribution of cargo, current and upcoming weather conditions on the route, the number of miles traveled per tire, and detected obstructions, such as potholes, debris or other roadway impairments. Should a blowout occur, the autonomous system may immediately take any necessary corrective action.
PREVENTION, DETECTION AND HANDLING OF TIRE BLOWOUTS ON AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS
VORBEUGUNG, ERKENNUNG UND HANDHABUNG VON REIFENPANNEN AN AUTONOMEN LASTKRAFTWAGEN
PRÉVENTION, DÉTECTION ET TRAITEMENT DES ÉCLATEMENTS DE PNEUS SUR LES CAMIONS AUTONOMES
2021-06-23
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion |
PREVENTION, DETECTION AND HANDLING OF TIRE BLOWOUTS ON AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS
Europäisches Patentamt | 2021
|PREVENTION, DETECTION AND HANDLING OF THE TIRE BLOWOUTS ON AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS
Europäisches Patentamt | 2021
|An investigation of aircraft tire blowouts
Tema Archiv | 1996
|An Investigation of Aircraft Tire Blowouts
SAE Technical Papers | 1996
|