公开(公告)号：US5309373A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-03

申请号：US95153

申请日：1993-07-19

Applicant: James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould

Inventor： James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould

IPC: G01M1/30 ,  G01M17/02 ,  B60R27/00 ,  G06F15/20

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  G01M1/30

Abstract: Steering pull to which a vehicle is subjected due to tire non-uniformity is measured accurately even in the presence of wind. An anemometer mounted in proximity of and in positionally fixed relation to the vehicle measures the speed and direction of wind apparent to the vehicle. Those measurements are used by a computer to determine a wind correction quantity which is subtracted from the steering pull measured at the steering wheel.

Abstract translation: 即使在存在风的情况下也能够准确地测量车辆由于轮胎不均匀而受到的转向拉力。 安装在车辆附近和与车辆位置固定的风速计测量车辆的风速和方向。 计算机使用这些测量来确定从在方向盘测量的转向拉力中减去的风修正量。

公开(公告)号：US5151870A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-29

申请号：US439231

申请日：1989-11-17

Applicant: James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould ,  David W. Lees, Sr.

Inventor： James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould ,  David W. Lees, Sr.

IPC: G01B21/00 ,  G01B5/20 ,  G01B5/252 ,  G01B7/28 ,  G01B7/30

CPC classification number: G01B7/30 ,  G01B5/201 ,  G01B5/252 ,  G01B7/282

Abstract: An object is positioned in fixed relation to a measuring axis without regard to centering the object on the axis and at least one series of data samples correlated to the distance between the measuring axis and a series of points located at angularly spaced intervals on at least one surface feature of the object are generated and stored. To determine the center of a first surface feature, the corresponding series of samples is analyzed to identify samples therein corresponding to points lying on a maximum inscribed circle whose center corresponds to that of the surface feature. To measure a second surface feature of an object with reference to the center of a first surface feature thereof, a first signal and a second signal correlated to the distance between the measuring axis and points on the first surface feature and second surface feature, respectively are generated. The center of the first surface feature is then determined to define a vector indicating the positional offset between the measuring axis and that center. The second signal is then adjusted in accordance with that vector to provide a coordinate-corrected signal to be used as a basis for a centered measurement.

Abstract translation: 物体以与测量轴成固定的关系定位，而不考虑对象在轴上的对中，并且至少一系列的数据样本与测量轴与位于至少一个角度间隔的一系列点之间的距离相关联 生成并存储对象的表面特征。 为了确定第一表面特征的中心，分析相应的一系列样本以识别其中对应于位于其中心对应于表面特征的最大内接圆上的点的样本。 为了相对于其第一表面特征的中心测量物体的第二表面特征，分别与第一表面特征和第二表面特征上的测量轴与点之间的距离相关的第一信号和第二信号是 生成。 然后确定第一表面特征的中心以定义指示测量轴和该中心之间的位置偏移的向量。 然后根据该向量调整第二信号，以提供要用作中心测量的基础的坐标校正信号。

公开(公告)号：US4852398A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-01

申请号：US165814

申请日：1988-03-09

Applicant: Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

Inventor： Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/021

Abstract: A tire testing machine having a rotatably but actuatably fixed upper rim, a rotatable lower rim assembly and a hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering the lower rim to a desired position. The lower rim assembly has a resiliently-biased center pilot in the form of a cone that is engageable with a recess in the upper rim to center the lower rim with respect to the upper rim and to transmit rotational forces from the upper rim to the lower rim. The centering action of the pilot is assisted by a pair of mating spherical washers associated with the lower rim assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种轮胎试验机，具有可旋转但可驱动的固定的上轮辋，可旋转的下轮辋组件和用于将下轮辋升高和降低到期望位置的液压缸。 下边缘组件具有呈锥形形式的弹性偏压的中心引导件，其可与上边缘中的凹部接合，以使下边缘相对于上边缘居中，并将旋转力从上边缘传递到下边缘 轮缘。 飞行员的定心作用由与下边缘组件相关联的一对配合的球面垫圈辅助。

公开(公告)号：US4489598A

公开(公告)日：1984-12-25

申请号：US492644

申请日：1983-05-09

Applicant: James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould

Inventor： James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/022

Abstract: An arrangement for measuring the rolling resistance of tires. The arrangement includes a horizontal roadwheel and several horizontally rotatable tires which are urged against the roadwheel and rotated thereby. The tire spindle assembly is borne by a carriage which is movable toward and away from the roadwheel on a floating platform. The radial force with which the tire is urged against the roadwheel is offset by a linkage structure attached between the platform and the fixed base of the roadwheel assembly such that instantaneous rotation of the platform relative to the roadwheel base is about the axis of rotation of the roadwheel. The linkage structure includes a load cell for measuring the radial force. The arrangement further includes a load cell generally at the perimeter of the roadwheel which measures the tangential rolling resistance force of the tire.

Abstract translation: 用于测量轮胎的滚动阻力的装置。 该装置包括水平路轮和若干水平可旋转的轮胎，其被推靠在路面上并由此旋转。 轮胎主轴组件由可在浮动平台上朝向和远离路面移动的滑架承载。 轮胎被推向轮辋的径向力被安装在平台和公路轮组件的固定底座之间的连杆结构抵消，使得平台相对于路面轮的基座的瞬时旋转大约是 车轮 连杆结构包括用于测量径向力的测力传感器。 该装置进一步包括测量轮胎的切向滚动阻力的通常在路面周边的称重传感器。

公开(公告)号：US4699185A

公开(公告)日：1987-10-13

申请号：US899997

申请日：1986-08-22

Applicant: Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

Inventor： Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

IPC: B60C25/14 ,  B65B3/04

CPC classification number: B60C25/145

Abstract: Method of inflating tires wherein the tires are inflated to a bead seat pressure and thereafter the pressure is reduced without deflating the tires through the valve.

Abstract translation: 对轮胎进行充气的方法，其中轮胎充气到胎圈座压力，然后在不使轮胎通过阀排气的情况下降低压力。

公开(公告)号：US5014551A

公开(公告)日：1991-05-14

申请号：US410935

申请日：1989-09-22

Applicant: James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould

Inventor： James C. Beebe ,  Barry D. Cargould

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/022

Abstract: A machine for measuring force variation or imbalance of tires particularly at high speeds. A rotating roadwheel is engaged by a tire mounted on a spindle. Force sensing means, such as load cells, are operably interposed between the tire spindle and a force sensor mount. To minimize the adverse effects of mechanical resonance of the machine on force measurement accuracy, the roadwheel and/or the force sensor mount are connected to ground through dampers which provide a damping ratio of at least about five percent and preferably higher. Where the force sensor mount is to be supported by such damping means, the invention further contemplates interposing a large mass between that damping means and the force sensor mount.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量轮胎的力变化或不平衡的机器，特别是在高速下。 旋转的轮子由安装在主轴上的轮胎接合。 诸如称重传感器的力传感装置可操作地插入在轮胎心轴和力传感器座之间。 为了最小化机器机械共振对力测量精度的不利影响，路面和/或力传感器座通过阻尼器连接到地面，阻尼器提供至少约百分之五，优选地更高的阻尼比。 在力传感器座被这种阻尼装置支撑的地方，本发明进一步考虑在该阻尼装置和力传感器座之间插入一大块。

公开(公告)号：US4976141A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-11

申请号：US487832

申请日：1990-03-05

Applicant: Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

Inventor： Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/021

Abstract: A tire rim for a tire testing machine has a stepped contour providing multiple positions to accommodate tires of differing bead diameters. One or more filler rings are mountable on a bead seat to provide the proper contour for inflating a tire having the next smaller diameter bead seated on the adjacent bead seat.

Abstract translation: 用于轮胎试验机的轮胎边缘具有提供多个位置的阶梯轮廓，以适应不同胎圈直径的轮胎。 一个或多个填充环安装在胎圈座上，以提供适当的轮廓，用于使具有下一个更小直径的胎圈的轮胎充气，该胎圈位于相邻胎圈座上。

公开(公告)号：US4785864A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-22

申请号：US160695

申请日：1988-02-26

Applicant: Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

Inventor： Barry D. Cargould ,  James C. Beebe

IPC: B60C25/00 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C25/00 ,  G01M17/021

Abstract: A rim mount for a tire uniformity machine. The upper rim has bolts that cooperate with keyhole slots in an adaptor to mount the upper rim. The lower rim has keyhole slots that cooperate with bolts threaded into a lower chuck to mount the lower rim.

Abstract translation: 轮胎均匀机的轮辋安装。 上边缘具有与适配器中的键孔槽配合以安装上边缘的螺栓。 下边缘具有锁孔，其与螺纹拧入下卡盘中的螺栓配合以安装下边缘。

公开(公告)号：US5321628A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-14

申请号：US770110

申请日：1991-10-02

Applicant: James C. Beebe

Inventor： James C. Beebe

IPC: G01M1/30 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M1/30 ,  G01M17/02

Abstract: Tires are measured for a parameter correlated to a tendency to contribute to steering pull when used on a vehicle. A group of the measured tires is then ranked into a successive series by ordering the parameter measurements of the tires in the group non-decreasingly or non-increasingly. A set of at least two tires of substantially consecutive rank are then selected for mounting on the same vehicle in order to reduce steering pull.

Abstract translation: 测量与在车辆上使用时有助于转向拉力的倾向相关联的参数的轮胎。 然后通过以非递减或非递减的方式对组中的轮胎的参数测量进行排序，将一组测量的轮胎分级成连续的系列。 然后选择一组基本连续等级的至少两个轮胎，以安装在同一车辆上，以减少转向牵引力。

公开(公告)号：US5229954A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-20

申请号：US556951

申请日：1990-07-23

Applicant: James C. Beebe

Inventor： James C. Beebe

IPC: G01M1/30 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  G01M1/30

Abstract: Tires are measured to determine the value of a parameter indicating a tendency of the tires to cause vibration in a given direction in tire/wheel assemblies. Each measured tire is assigned a tire rank designation in accordance with the order in which its measured value of the magnitude of that parameter falls in relation to the magnitudes of that parameter among a certain group of tires. Wheels are measured to determine the value of a second parameter indicating a tendency of the wheels to cause vibration in tire/wheel assemblies in that same given direction. Each wheel in a certain group of wheels is ranked in accordance with the order in which the magnitude of its second parameter falls in relation to the magnitudes of the second parameter among the other wheels in the group. Tires and wheels having corresponding respective rank designations are paired with one another to be combined into a tire/wheel assembly wherein the tire and wheel are mutually oriented such that the vibrational tendencies of the first and second parameters tend to cancel one another.

Abstract translation: 测量轮胎以确定轮胎/车轮组件中指示轮胎在给定方向上引起振动的参数的值。 根据该参数的大小的测量值与某组轮胎中该参数的大小相关的顺序的顺序，分配每个测量轮胎的轮胎等级指定。 测量车轮以确定第二参数的值，其指示车轮在同一给定方向上在轮胎/车轮组件中引起振动的趋势。 一组车轮中的每个车轮根据其第二参数的大小相对于组中的其他车轮中的第二参数的大小的顺序排列。 具有对应的相应等级名称的轮胎和轮子彼此配对以组合成轮胎/车轮组件，其中轮胎和车轮相互定向，使得第一和第二参数的振动倾向彼此抵消。