The present disclosure relates to a vehicle tyre (3) for mounting on a wheel (5). A conductive power coupling (31) is provided for establishing electrical contact with a charging station (S). The conductive power coupling (31) is disposed on an external surface of the vehicle tyre (3). At least one first electrical contact (43) is connected to the conductive power coupling (31) and is configured to connect to at least one second electrical contact (55, 155) disposed on the wheel. In some aspects the conductive power coupling (31) is disposed in a circumferential groove of the vehicle tyre (3). In some aspects the conductive power coupling (31) comprises a plurality of segments. The present disclosure also relates to a wheel assembly (1, 101), to a vehicle wheel (5), and to a vehicle (V) incorporating a wheel assembly (1, 101).
Vehicle tyre assembly
13.09.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Pneumatic vehicle tyre, preferably pneumatic commercial vehicle tyre
Europäisches Patentamt | 2015
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