公开(公告)号：US09702780B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14096990

申请日：2013-12-04

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael W. Douglas

IPC: G01M1/16 ,  G01M1/28 ,  G01M1/32

CPC classification number: G01M1/28 ,  G01M1/326

Abstract: A vehicle wheel balancer system having a processing system and a spindle shaft upon which a vehicle wheel assembly is mounted for measurement of imbalance characteristics and forces. The processing system is configured with software instructions to evaluate the remaining imbalance present in a vehicle wheel assembly following the application of imbalance correction weights, and to determine if the remaining imbalance is the result of the vehicle wheel assembly having deviated from an expected rotational position during the time between the measurement of the imbalance and the application of the imbalance correction weights. In the event of such a deviation, the processing system is further configured to provide the operator with a suitable warning to evaluate and correct the mounting of the vehicle wheel assembly before proceeding to rebalance or re-measure the vehicle wheel assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20140165721A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14096990

申请日：2013-12-04

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael W. Douglas

IPC: G01M1/28

CPC classification number: G01M1/28 ,  G01M1/326

Abstract: A vehicle wheel balancer system having a processing system and a spindle shaft upon which a vehicle wheel assembly is mounted for measurement of imbalance characteristics and forces. The processing system is configured with software instructions to evaluate the remaining imbalance present in a vehicle wheel assembly following the application of imbalance correction weights, and to determine if the remaining imbalance is the result of the vehicle wheel assembly having deviated from an expected rotational position during the time between the measurement of the imbalance and the application of the imbalance correction weights. In the event of such a deviation, the processing system is further configured to provide the operator with a suitable warning to evaluate and correct the mounting of the vehicle wheel assembly before proceeding to rebalance or re-measure the vehicle wheel assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种具有处理系统和主轴的车轮平衡器系统，其上安装有车轮组件用于测量不平衡特性和力。 处理系统配置有软件指令，用于评估在应用不平衡校正权重之后车辆车轮组件中存在的剩余不平衡，并且确定剩余不平衡是否是车轮组件的偏离预期旋转位置的结果 不平衡测量与不平衡校正权重的应用之间的时间。 在这种偏离的情况下，处理系统还被配置为向操作者提供适当的警告，以在继续重新平衡或重新测量车轮组件之前评估和校正车轮组件的安装。

公开(公告)号：US10013754B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14455564

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael W. Douglas ,  Sean D. Reynolds ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Daniel R. Dorrance

IPC: G01B11/25 ,  G01M1/32 ,  G01M11/08 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01M17/013

CPC classification number: G06T7/0008 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G01M1/326 ,  G01M11/081 ,  G01M17/013 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/10028

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for utilizing vehicle wheel assembly surface profile data acquired by a vehicle wheel service system from a non-contact imaging sensor and a projected pattern of optically distinct elements on the vehicle wheel assembly surface to identify one or more features of the vehicle wheel assembly, to receive operator input, and to facilitate the placement of imbalance correction weights onto the vehicle wheel assembly surface.

公开(公告)号：US20150042787A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14455564

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael W. Douglas ,  Sean D. Reynolds ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Daniel R. Dorrance

IPC: G01B11/275 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01M1/32

CPC classification number: G06T7/0008 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G01M1/326 ,  G01M11/081 ,  G01M17/013 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/10028

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for utilizing vehicle wheel assembly surface profile data acquired by a vehicle wheel service system from a non-contact imaging sensor and a projected pattern of optically distinct elements on the vehicle wheel assembly surface to identify one or more features of the vehicle wheel assembly, to receive operator input, and to facilitate the placement of imbalance correction weights onto the vehicle wheel assembly surface.

Abstract translation: 用于利用来自非接触式成像传感器的车辆车轮服务系统获取的车轮组件表面轮廓数据和在车辆车轮组件表面上的光学上不同的元件的投影图案来识别车轮组件的一个或多个特征的方法和装置 以接收操作员输入，并且便于将不平衡校正重物放置在车轮组件表面上。

公开(公告)号：US09785610B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US13676773

申请日：2012-11-14

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Timothy A. Larson ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Michael W. Douglas ,  Steven K. Molbach

IPC: G06F17/10 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B60C25/132

Abstract: A vehicle wheel service system configured to present an operator with an interactive visual display of vehicle service system components and a virtual model of the actual wheel assembly undergoing service. The interactive visual display includes representations of various parameters associated with the wheel assembly and vehicle service system and enables virtual manipulation of the positional relationship of components such as imbalance correction weights and the tire relative to the vehicle wheel rim, providing a visual representation of the resulting effects on the parameters of the vehicle wheel assembly, and enables viewing of various real-time operations from a safe location away from moving components, as well as visualization of operations prior to implementation.

公开(公告)号：US20150178663A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14560815

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Michael W. Douglas ,  Timothy A. Strege

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06398 ,  G06Q10/06393 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: A method for providing performance tracking, operator guidance, and feedback by monitoring operator interactions with a vehicle service system. The operator's interactions with the service equipment during a vehicle service procedure which produce detectable effects are monitored. If an operator completes a vehicle service procedure correctly, a visual or audible announcement is provided, and an entry recorded in a system log. If an operator mistake is detected during the vehicle service procedure, a different visual or audible announcement is provided, and a suitable entry recorded in the system log. The system log is subsequently utilized to generate a performance score, either based on overall system usage, or upon the usage by a specific operator if operator-identifying information is available during each service procedure.

Abstract translation: 通过监控与车辆服务系统的交互来提供性能跟踪，操作员指导和反馈的方法。 监控操作员在产生可检测效果的车辆服务过程中与服务设备的相互作用。 如果操作员正确地完成车辆服务程序，则提供视觉或听觉通知，以及记录在系统日志中的条目。 如果在车辆服务程序期间检测到操作者错误，则提供不同的视觉或听觉通知，并且在系统日志中记录合适的条目。 系统日志随后被用于基于整个系统使用情况或者在每个服务过程中操作者识别信息可用时由特定操作者使用来产生性能评分。

公开(公告)号：US20140000363A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13927951

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Michael W. Douglas ,  Timothy A. Strege ,  Christopher H. Johnson ,  Michael D. Gerdes ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  G01M17/013

Abstract: A method by which a vehicle wheel service system, having at least one load roller for applying a generally radial load to a wheel assembly mounted on a driven spindle shaft during rotation thereof, provides a measurement which is representative of the loaded rolling resistance of the wheel assembly undergoing testing. In order to rotationally drive the spindle shaft with the vehicle wheel assembly mounted there on, energy is supplied to a drive motor operatively coupled to rotationally drive the spindle shaft. By monitoring the amount of energy or drive torque required to rotationally drive the spindle shaft and achieve and maintain a desired rotational speed for the wheel assembly when engaged with the load roller, a measurement which is related to the loaded rolling resistance of the wheel assembly is obtained by the vehicle wheel balancing system.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，通过该方法，具有至少一个用于在旋转时将安装在从动主轴上的轮组件施加大致径向载荷的载荷滚轮的车轮维修系统提供代表轮的负载滚动阻力的测量 组装正在进行测试。 为了在其上安装有车轮组件的情况下旋转地驱动主轴，能量被供应到可操作地联接以驱动主轴的驱动马达。 通过监测旋转驱动主轴所需的能量或驱动扭矩的量，并且当与负载辊接合时实现和保持车轮组件所需的转速，与车轮组件的负载滚动阻力相关的测量是 由车轮平衡系统获得。