Patent ID: 6571481
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
A device for automatically detecting a change in inclination beyond a threshold level, comprising:means for detecting a change in inclination of a portion of a vehicle beyond a threshold level from a reduction of pressure in a tire of the vehicle, said means for detecting attached to the vehicle; and means for notifying when the change in inclination has remained for a predetermined time period; wherein said means for detecting comprises: a first single component inclinometer in communication with said means for notifying; a second single component inclinometer in communication with said means for notifying, said second single component inclinometer disposed substantially perpendicular to said first single component inclinometer; and means for activating said means for notifying when a change in inclination remains for a predetermined time period; wherein when a change in inclination remains for a predetermined time period said first single component inclinometer and said second single component inclinometer permit said means for notifying to be activated by said means for activating.