公开(公告)号：US09046446B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US14185181

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Craig A. Carroll ,  Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G01L7/00 ,  G01L7/08 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01M17/02 ,  G01B11/22

CPC classification number: G01M17/027 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01D11/26 ,  G01M17/021

Abstract: A drive-over tire tread depth measurement system is configured with components for preventing or impeding environmental contaminates from falling through openings in a vehicle support surface or cover plate onto sensor optical windows and adjacent surfaces. The components may include active mechanisms, in the form of air discharge assemblies, movable shields, guards, wipers or deflectors, and/or passive components such as drip edges, water-accumulating textured surfaces, flow diverters, and selectively placed flanges or fixed guards which operate cooperatively to displace accumulated contaminates, debris, or liquids from the optical windows and adjacent sensor surfaces on a periodic basis.

Abstract translation: 驱动轮胎胎面深度测量系统配置有用于防止或阻止环境污染物从车辆支撑表面或盖板中的开口落到传感器光学窗口和相邻表面上的部件。 部件可以包括主动机构，其形式为排气组件，活动屏蔽件，防护件，刮水器或偏转器，和/或无源部件，例如滴水边缘，蓄水织构表面，流动分流器以及选择性地放置的凸缘或固定护罩 它们协同工作以定期地从光学窗口和相邻的传感器表面移动累积的污染物，碎屑或液体。

公开(公告)号：US20240133668A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18486893

申请日：2023-10-12

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Craig A. Carroll

IPC: G01B5/00

CPC classification number: G01B5/0004

Abstract: A wheel adaptor for placement against a rim edge of a wheel having a recessed central hub. The adaptor comprises a base supporting, on an inboard side, a framework for synchronous radial adjustment of at least three contact surfaces. An axially adjustable target mount is secured to the base on an outboard side. A spring-biased clamp is coupled to the base, positioned axially inboard of the target mount. Extending radially outward from the clamp, a pair of wheel clamp arms are adjustably configured to engage the tread surface of a tire when placed against the wheel. Engagement of the clamp applies a grips the tire tread surface, holding the contact surfaces against the wheel. A radially outward position of the contact surfaces along the base is controlled by a rotating selection element and a set of linkages coupling each contract surface to the selection element.

公开(公告)号：US20140262565A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14203892

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Craig A. Carroll

IPC: B60S9/00

CPC classification number: B60S13/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62B5/003 ,  B62B5/0033 ,  B62B5/0043 ,  B62B5/005 ,  B62B5/0089 ,  B66F7/246

Abstract: A portable powered roller assembly configured to impart a motive force to a wheeled vehicle or structure consists of a roller mounted in a rolling support structure. The roller is rotationally driven by a battery-powered drive unit coupled through a torque multiplying transmission, and is configured for engagement with the circumferential surface of a vehicle wheel. Rotational movement of the roller in engagement with the circumferential surface of the vehicle wheel draws the powered roller assembly towards, and under, the curved circumferential surface of the vehicle wheel, imparting a force to the vehicle wheel which include both a lifting force perpendicular to the supporting surface on which the powered roller is resting, and a motive force parallel to the surface.

Abstract translation: 构造成赋予轮式车辆或结构的动力的便携式动力辊组件包括安装在滚动支撑结构中的滚子。 该滚筒由一个通过扭矩倍增传动装置连接的电池驱动的驱动单元旋转驱动，并被构造成与车轮的圆周表面接合。 滚轮与车轮的圆周表面接合的旋转运动将动力辊组件朝车辆车轮的弯曲圆周表面向下并在其下方，向车轮施加力，该力包括垂直于车轮的提升力 动力辊静止的支撑表面和平行于表面的动力。

公开(公告)号：USD1056739S1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US29840892

申请日：2022-06-01

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Designer： Craig A. Carroll

公开(公告)号：US20240230306A9

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18486893

申请日：2023-10-13

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Craig A. Carroll

IPC: G01B5/00

CPC classification number: G01B5/0004

Abstract: A wheel adaptor for placement against a rim edge of a wheel having a recessed central hub. The adaptor comprises a base supporting, on an inboard side, a framework for synchronous radial adjustment of at least three contact surfaces. An axially adjustable target mount is secured to the base on an outboard side. A spring-biased clamp is coupled to the base, positioned axially inboard of the target mount. Extending radially outward from the clamp, a pair of wheel clamp arms are adjustably configured to engage the tread surface of a tire when placed against the wheel. Engagement of the clamp applies a grips the tire tread surface, holding the contact surfaces against the wheel. A radially outward position of the contact surfaces along the base is controlled by a rotating selection element and a set of linkages coupling each contract surface to the selection element.

公开(公告)号：USD915266S1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US29723556

申请日：2020-02-07

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Designer： Craig A. Carroll

公开(公告)号：USD842717S1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

申请号：US29615497

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Designer： Craig A. Carroll

公开(公告)号：US09677973B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14625345

申请日：2015-02-18

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Craig A. Carroll ,  Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  G01B11/22

CPC classification number: G01M17/027 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01D11/26 ,  G01M17/021

Abstract: A drive-over tire tread depth measurement system is configured with environmental protection components for preventing or impeding environmental contaminates from falling through openings in a vehicle support surface or cover plate onto underlying components such as sensor optical windows and adjacent surfaces. The environmental protection components may include air discharge assemblies, movable shields, guards, wipers or deflectors such as drip edges, water-accumulating textured surfaces, flow diverters, and selectively placed flanges or fixed guards which operate cooperatively to displace accumulated contaminates, debris, or liquids from the optical windows and adjacent sensor surfaces. A portion of the vehicle support surface or cover plate is removable to permit access to underlying components.

公开(公告)号：US09616860B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14203892

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Craig A. Carroll

IPC: B60S13/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B66F7/24 ,  B62B5/00

CPC classification number: B60S13/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62B5/003 ,  B62B5/0033 ,  B62B5/0043 ,  B62B5/005 ,  B62B5/0089 ,  B66F7/246

Abstract: A portable powered roller assembly configured to impart a motive force to a wheeled vehicle or structure consists of a roller mounted in a rolling support structure. The roller is rotationally driven by a battery-powered drive unit coupled through a torque multiplying transmission, and is configured for engagement with the circumferential surface of a vehicle wheel. Rotational movement of the roller in engagement with the circumferential surface of the vehicle wheel draws the powered roller assembly towards, and under, the curved circumferential surface of the vehicle wheel, imparting a force to the vehicle wheel which include both a lifting force perpendicular to the supporting surface on which the powered roller is resting, and a motive force parallel to the surface.