TYRELESS - Integrated piezoelectric Energy Havesting systems for smart truck tyre monitoring

本项目的目的是开发一种用于轮胎压力和管理系统(TPMS)的自主集成传感器系统。开发包括：a)印刷动力收获元件(基于压电材料)，b)电力管理和传感装置，能够实时监测卡车内的单个轮胎性能，以降低燃料成本并提高卡车安全。这种新型的主动收割元件将由巴斯大学和CPI(HVM制造弹射器)共同开发。这一早期原型由EH/S元件、压力传感MCU和射频识别电路组成，能够在不连接到轮胎的情况下远程传递数据。实际工作包括制作和测试，以了解EH/S换能器的可获取功率、工作温度窗口和寿命。该项目正在寻求开发一个系统，供领先公司在车队运营商市场和领先的轮胎制造商长期开发。

The purpose of the project is to develop an autonomous & integrated sensor system for Tyre Pressure and Management System (TPMS). Development includes; a) printed kinetic harvesting element (based on piezoelectric materials), b) power management and sensing devices that enable real-time monitoring of individual tyre performance within a truck to reduce fuel costs and enhance truck safety. The novel active harvesting elements will be co-developed by Bath University and CPI (the HVM Manufacturing Catapult). This early stage prototype consists of an EH/S element alongside a pressure sensing MCU and RfID circuit capable of relaying data remotely without connection to the tyre. The practical work includes fabrication and testing to understand the power that can be harvested, the operating temperature window and the lifetime of the EH/S transducer. The project is looking to develop a system for the lead company to exploit in the fleet operator market and a leading tyre manufacturer long term.