Patent ID: 6959597
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
1. A transmitter for use in a tire state monitoring apparatus, wherein the transmitter transmits data indicating the state of a vehicle tire mounted on a wheel having an outer circumferential surface, the transmitter comprising: a valve stem having an axial direction and connectable to the wheel to which the tire mounts; a circuit board on which a plurality of electric components are mounted to detect the state of the tire; a casing for accommodating the circuit board in the tire, wherein the casing is positionable facing the outer circumferential surface of the wheel; a connecting portion for connecting the casing to the valve stem pivotally about a line perpendicular to the axial direction of the valve stem; and a pressing mechanism for pressing the casing toward the outer circumferential surface of the wheel to restrict pivoting of the casing.