公开(公告)号：US20180015795A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15646882

申请日：2017-07-11

Applicant: Snap-on Equipment S.r.l.

Inventor： Pietro AZZARI ,  Lillo GUCCIARDINO ,  Paolo SOTGIU ,  Marco TRALLI

IPC: B60C25/05 ,  B41J3/407 ,  G01M1/04 ,  B41J2/44 ,  B60C13/00

CPC classification number: B60C25/0554 ,  B29D2030/728 ,  B41J2/442 ,  B41J3/4073 ,  B60C13/001 ,  B60C25/138 ,  G01M1/045 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G09F3/0297

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for uniquely identifying tyres for wheels of vehicles as part of wheel maintenance processes. The method envisages that a vehicle wheel is mounted on a support of a wheel maintenance apparatus, said wheel comprising a rim and a tyre. Moreover, a digital code is created to uniquely identify the tyre. Finally, via a marking system, preferably of the optical type, at least one marking is created on the surface of one side wall of the tyre of said wheel, corresponding to the previously created digital code.

公开(公告)号：US20040090618A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10698384

申请日：2003-11-03

Applicant: Snap-on Equipment S.r.l.

Inventor： Francesco Braghiroli ,  Norberto Castagnoli ,  Fabrizio Cagnolati

IPC: G01C001/00 ,  G01B011/26

CPC classification number: G01B11/024 ,  G01D5/26

Abstract: In a process for reading fractions of an interval between contiguous photo-sensitive elements in a linear optical sensor, of a type used in a goniometer, an angle measured is an angle formed with a reference axis of the goniometer, perpendicular to the linear optical sensor, by a light beam which is trained on the optical sensor by an optical device. The process comprises: a reading of a current image constituted by an order totality of intensities of incident radiations read on contiguous photosensitive elements; processing of data taken from the current image by means of a process which converges towards a result defining, with respect to an origin determined by an intersection of the reference axis with an axis of the sensor, a distance d of a point of incidence on the sensor of an ideal optical axis of the light beam.

Abstract translation: 在用于读取测角器中使用的类型的线性光学传感器中的连续感光元件间隔的分数的过程中，所测量的角度是与测角仪的参考轴垂直于线性光学传感器形成的角度 通过光学装置在光学传感器上训练的光束。 该处理包括：读取由连续的感光元件读取的入射辐射强度的整体的顺序构成的当前图像; 处理从当前图像获得的数据，该处理收敛于结果，该处理相对于由参考轴与传感器的轴的交点确定的原点定义了在该位置上的入射点的距离d 光束的理想光轴的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US12174007B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US18320609

申请日：2023-05-19

Applicant: SNAP-ON EQUIPMENT S.R.L. A UNICO SOCIO

Inventor： Andrew Pryce ,  Björn Gustafsson ,  Kshitij Sisodia ,  Allen Pearson

IPC: G01B11/22 ,  B60C11/24 ,  B60C99/00 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G01M17/02

Abstract: A hand-held device for obtaining a three-dimensional topological surface profile of a tire, the device comprising: a base comprising an aperture; a light source arranged in use to generate an elongate pattern of light, and to project said pattern through the aperture onto a rolling surface of the tire; a detector arranged to image a region of the rolling surface of the tire; a plurality of pairs of guide wheels mounted on respective axles mounted on the base, wherein the guide wheels on adjacent axles are linked by gears; and a rotary encoder arranged to generate a signal corresponding to rotation of an axle.

公开(公告)号：US20240042805A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18484401

申请日：2023-10-10

Applicant: SNAP-ON EQUIPMENT S.R.L. A UNICO SOCIO

Inventor： Andrew Pryce ,  Björn Gustafsson ,  Kshitij Sisodia

IPC: B60C11/24 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B21/18

CPC classification number: B60C11/246 ,  G01B11/026 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B21/18

Abstract: A method of generating a three-dimensional topological surface representation of a tyre on a vehicle, the method comprising: using a tread depth measurement device to record tread depth data for a tyre surface moving relative to the tread depth measurement device; generating a movement profile of the tyre surface; and using the movement profile of the tyre surface to map the tread depth data onto a base tyre structure, thereby generating a three-dimensional topological surface representation of the tyre.

公开(公告)号：US11148482B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US15774949

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Snap-on Equipment S.r.l.

Inventor： Paolo Sotgiu ,  Lillo Gucciardino ,  Silvio Manicardi ,  Matteo Neri

IPC: B60C25/138 ,  B60C25/13 ,  B60C25/05

Abstract: A tyre changing machine includes a wheel support assembly for locking and setting in rotation a rim of a wheel from which to demount or on which to mount a tyre, and a bead breaking tool disposed at an end of a bead breaking arm and able to carry out the bead breaking operation. The bead breaking arm is movable between a disengaged position and a working position. A motor device has an output drive shaft for moving the bead breaking arm between the disengaged and working positions. Means for transmitting the drive from the motor device to the bead breaking arm include threaded means having an external screw-thread and hollow counter-threaded means operatively coupled with the threaded means. Connecting means operatively associate the means for transmitting the drive to the bead breaking arm.

公开(公告)号：US10828949B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US15774955

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Snap-on Equipment S.r.l.

Inventor： Paolo Sotgiu ,  Lillo Gucciardino ,  Silvio Manicardi ,  Matteo Neri

IPC: B60C25/138 ,  B60C25/13 ,  B60C25/05

Abstract: A tyre changing machine includes a frame; a wheel support assembly mounted on the frame for locking and setting in rotation a rim of a wheel; at least a bead breaking arm; and a bead breaking tool adapted to carry out the bead breaking operation of the tyre of the wheel. The bead breaking arm is movable between a disengaged position, in which the bead breaking tool is substantially distanced with respect to the tyre, and a working position, in which the bead breaking tool can engage on the tyre. A motor device has an output drive shaft for moving the bead breaking arm. The tyre changing machine further includes means for transmitting drive from the motor device to the bead breaking arm or to the wheel support assembly and adapted to activate the bead breaking arm or the wheel support assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20180354320A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US15774949

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Snap-on Equipment S.r.l.

Inventor： Paolo SOTGIU ,  Lillo GUCCIARDINO ,  Silvio MANICARDI ,  Matteo NERI

IPC: B60C25/138 ,  B60C25/13 ,  B60C25/05

CPC classification number: B60C25/138 ,  B60C25/0521 ,  B60C25/13

Abstract: A tyre changing machine includes a wheel support assembly for locking and setting in rotation a rim of a wheel from which to demount or on which to mount a tyre, and a bead breaking tool disposed at an end of a bead breaking arm and able to carry out the bead breaking operation. The bead breaking arm is movable between a disengaged position and a working position. A motor device has an output drive shaft for moving the bead breaking arm between the disengaged and working positions. Means for transmitting the drive from the motor device to the bead breaking arm include threaded means having an external screw-thread and hollow counter-threaded means operatively coupled with the threaded means. Connecting means operatively associate the means for transmitting the drive to the bead breaking arm.

公开(公告)号：US09725287B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14673778

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: SNAP-ON EQUIPMENT S.r.l.

Inventor： Francesco Braghiroli ,  Gianluca Cavalli ,  Paolo Sotgiu ,  Marco Tralli

IPC: G01M1/02 ,  G01M1/06 ,  G01M17/02 ,  B66F3/00 ,  B66F13/00 ,  B60C25/05 ,  B65D75/58 ,  B65D85/10

CPC classification number: B66F3/00 ,  B60C25/0521 ,  B60C25/0548 ,  B65D75/5838 ,  B65D85/1027 ,  B65D85/1045 ,  B66F13/00 ,  G01M1/02

Abstract: A lifting apparatus for a vehicle wheel comprising a wheel support which is selectively movable in order to lift or lower a vehicle wheel which is positioned thereon. An actuator group is connected to the wheel support in order to actuate the lifting and lowering thereof. A control unit is operationally connected to the actuator group in order to control the actuation. A lifting sensor member is provided to detect the height of the wheel support. At least one actuation instruction brings about the actuation of the actuator group in order to lift the wheel support from a lowered rest position to a predetermined lifting position, which is detected by the lifting sensor member.

公开(公告)号：US20180370302A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US15774955

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Snap-on Equipment S.r.l.

Inventor： Paolo SOTGIU ,  Lillo GUCCIARDINO ,  Silvio MANICARDI ,  Matteo NERI

IPC: B60C25/138 ,  B60C25/05

Abstract: A tyre changing machine includes a frame; a wheel support assembly mounted on the frame for locking and setting in rotation a rim of a wheel; at least a bead breaking arm; and a bead breaking tool adapted to carry out the bead breaking operation of the tyre of the wheel. The bead breaking arm is movable between a disengaged position, in which the bead breaking tool is substantially distanced with respect to the tyre, and a working position, in which the bead breaking tool can engage on the tyre. A motor device has an output drive shaft for moving the bead breaking arm. The tyre changing machine further includes means for transmitting drive from the motor device to the bead breaking arm or to the wheel support assembly and adapted to activate the bead breaking arm or the wheel support assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09915588B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US15045703

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: SNAP-ON EQUIPMENT S.R.L. A UNICO SOCIO

Inventor： Francesco Braghiroli

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01M17/027 ,  G01B11/026 ,  G01B11/2408

Abstract: An apparatus for the maintenance of wheels of vehicles, like a balancer or a device for mounting/dismounting tires, comprises a support adapted to support a rim of a wheel of a vehicle. A device for detecting the eccentricity of a tire of the wheel is mounted on the support. Such device comprises an optical system configured to capture a light beam reflected by a tread of the tire and focus it on a point of an optical sensor. The optical sensor emits a signal indicative of an average value of a radial distance of the linear portion from the main axis. A control unit processes a plurality of average values corresponding to different linear portions of the tread and obtained during the rotation of the tire, and detects the eccentricity of said tire.