公开(公告)号：USD747753S1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US29504204

申请日：2014-10-02

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Designer： Douglas S. Hanneken

公开(公告)号：US20150176986A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14548005

申请日：2014-11-19

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G01B11/275

CPC classification number: G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/24

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting, for wheel assemblies on opposite ends of an axle during an alignment angle measurement or inspection process, relative movement or slip between the alignment angle sensor or optical target and the wheel assembly upon which it is mounted. Changes in measurements of invariant characteristics of the solid axle or an associated wheel assembly are observed by an alignment measurement or inspection system as indications of movement or slip between at least one of the alignment angle sensors or optical targets and the associated wheel assembly. Upon detection of a change a measurement of an invariant characteristic, an operator is alerted by the alignment measurement or inspection system to the presence of movement or slip of one or both of the alignment angle sensors or optical targets associated with the wheel assemblies of the axle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在对准角度测量或检查过程期间检测用于车轴的相对端上的车轮组件的方法和装置，在对准角度传感器或光学目标与其安装在其上的车轮组件之间的相对运动或滑动。 通过对准测量或检查系统观察实心轴或相关联的轮组件的不变特性的测量值的变化，作为至少一个对准角度传感器或光学目标和相关联的轮组件之间的运动或滑动的指示。 当检测到不变特性的测量时，操作者通过对准测量或检查系统警告存在与轴的车轮组件相关联的一个或两个对准角度传感器或光学目标的运动或滑动 。

公开(公告)号：US20140253909A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14200564

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： James W. McClenahan ,  Michael T. Stieff ,  John M. Boncek ,  Timothy A. Strege ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III

IPC: G01B11/275

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/20 ,  G01B2210/24 ,  G01B2210/28 ,  G01B2210/30

Abstract: A vehicle wheel service system including a plurality of sensors positioned in proximity to a heavy-duty multi-axle vehicle, to measure angles associated with three or more axles of the vehicle without repositioning the mounting of the sensors after initiating a measurement procedure. Additional sensors, associated with a vehicle reference, such as the vehicle frame axis, are disposed to provide vehicle reference measurement data which is communicated to a processing system. The processing system is configured with software instructions to evaluate the measurement data and to determine various vehicle wheel alignment angle measurements and/or necessary vehicle adjustments for each axle relative to the vehicle reference or to a fixed axle having a determined relationship to the vehicle reference.

Abstract translation: 一种包括定位在重载多车辆车辆附近的多个传感器的车辆车轮服务系统，用于在开始测量过程之后测量与车辆的三个或更多轴相关联的角度，而不重新定位传感器的安装。 设置与诸如车辆框架轴线的车辆参考相关联的附加传感器，以提供通信给处理系统的车辆参考测量数据。 处理系统配置有软件指令，用于评估测量数据，并且确定相对于车辆参考的每个车轴的各种车轮对准角度测量和/或必要的车辆调整，或确定与车辆参考具有确定关系的固定车轴。

公开(公告)号：US20140166403A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13788467

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY

Inventor： Michael A. Olsen ,  William James Nelgner ,  Timothy A. Strege ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III

IPC: B66F7/28

CPC classification number: B66F7/28

Abstract: A deflection resistant combination slip plate and turn plate assembly for support the steered wheels of a vehicle on a precision planar surface resistant to deflection and distortion. The slip plate and the turn plate are supported on an underlying surface by bearing assemblies, and establish a upper planar surface with the turn plate disposed in a cutout region of the slip plate. Each plate is configured for limited translational movement relative to the base plate surface on which it is supported, while the turn plate is further configured for rotational movement about a central axis. Translational movement of the plates is synchronized. Spacing between the slip plate and turn plate is minimized, and supporting means are provided to maintain the slip plate and turn plate in vertical alignment under load.

Abstract translation: 一种抗偏转组合滑板和转板组件，用于在精确的平面上支撑车辆的转向轮，抵抗偏转和变形。 滑板和转板通过轴承组件支撑在下表面上，并且建立上平面，转板设置在滑板的切口区域中。 每个板被构造成相对于其所支撑的基板表面进行有限的平移运动，而转板还被构造成围绕中心轴线旋转运动。 板的平移运动是同步的。 滑板和转板之间的间距最小化，并提供支撑装置，以保持滑板和转板在负载下垂直对齐。

公开(公告)号：US20140025251A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13946043

申请日：2013-07-19

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Timothy A. Strege

IPC: G01M17/013

CPC classification number: G01M17/013 ,  B60C23/062 ,  G01M17/025

Abstract: A vehicle service or inspection system including a load roller for applying a radial load to a vehicle wheel assembly consisting of a tire mounted to a rim, with at least one sensor for acquiring measurements of acoustical energy generated by the wheel assembly during loaded rotational movement. The vehicle service or inspection system is configured with a programmed processor to evaluate the acquired measurements to provide a measure of tire road noise, identification of tire defects, and/or identification of sources of noise, vibrations, or acoustical energy on the tire surface such as tire flat spots, cupping, bubbles, embedded foreign objects, or other defects. The processor is further configured with software instructions to utilize the acquired measurements to provide a consumer with a figure of merit associated with the acoustics of the tire undergoing testing

Abstract translation: 一种车辆服务或检查系统，包括用于将负载施加到由安装在轮辋上的轮胎组成的车轮组件的负载辊，至少一个用于在加载的旋转运动期间获取由车轮组件产生的声能的测量的传感器。 车辆服务或检查系统配置有编程处理器，以评估所获取的测量结果，以提供轮胎道路噪声的量度，轮胎缺陷的识别和/或轮胎表面上的噪声，振动或声能源的识别，例如 作为轮胎平坦点，拔罐，气泡，嵌入异物等缺陷。 处理器进一步配置有软件指令，以利用获取的测量结果向消费者提供与经历测试的轮胎的声学相关的品质因数

公开(公告)号：US20130271574A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13828466

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY

Inventor： Daniel R. Dorrance ,  David A. Voeller ,  Timothy A. Strege ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Sean D. Reynolds

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/286

Abstract: An improved vehicle service system having at least one pattern-projecting, machine-vision sensor for acquiring images of objects and surface during a vehicle service or inspection procedure, and which is configured to process acquired images to identify measurements and/or relative three-dimensional locations associated with the vehicle undergoing service or inspection, vehicle components, surface, or objects in the environment surrounding the vehicle. The improved vehicle service system is further configured to utilized the identified measurements and/or relative three-dimensional locations during a vehicle service or inspection procedure.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的车辆服务系统，其具有至少一个图案投影的机器视觉传感器，用于在车辆服务或检查过程期间获取物体和表面的图像，并且被配置为处理获取的图像以识别测量和/或相对三维 与正在服务或检查的车辆相关联的位置，车辆部件，表面或车辆周围环境中的物体。 改进的车辆服务系统还被配置为在车辆服务或检查过程期间利用所识别的测量和/或相对三维位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130158777A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13716894

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Blackford F. Brauer ,  Timothy A. Larson ,  Jason Smith

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out a set of vehicle inspections including, but not limited to, wheel alignment measurement, brake testing, tire tread depth measurement, tire pressure monitoring, vehicle battery testing, and a review of vehicle diagnostic trouble codes in an efficient manner using a multi-function vehicle service system and a single vehicle service bay or inspection lane. Results of the vehicle inspections are incorporated into customized reports generated for a customer or for a technician, and which may be utilized to obtain approval from the customer to conduct necessary repairs and/or provide beneficial vehicle services.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行一组车辆检查的方法和装置，包括但不限于车轮定位测量，制动测试，轮胎胎面深度测量，轮胎压力监测，车辆电池测试以及有效地检查车辆诊断故障代码 使用多功能车辆服务系统和单个车辆服务舱或检查车道。 车辆检查的结果被并入针对客户或技术人员生成的定制报告中，并且可以用于获得客户的批准以进行必要的修理和/或提供有益的车辆服务。

公开(公告)号：US20130152679A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13687861

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Michael D. Gerdes

IPC: G01M1/20

CPC classification number: G01M1/20

Abstract: A method for efficiently operating a vehicle wheel balancing system having a wheel mounting structure upon which a vehicle wheel assembly is mounted for rotation during a measurement or service procedure, and a load roller assembly disposed in operative proximity to the wheel mounting structure for engaging a surface of the vehicle wheel assembly and applying a controlled load there to during rotation. After mounting a vehicle wheel assembly to the mounting structure, the wheel assembly is rotationally driven and a measurement of imbalance is initially acquired and the results displayed to an operator. Subsequently, the load roller assembly is engaged with the still rotating wheel, while measurements of radial forces and/or runout of the wheel are acquired, before the wheel rotation is stopped.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效地操作车轮平衡系统的方法，所述车轮平衡系统具有车轮安装结构，在测量或维修过程期间，车轮组件安装在所述车轮组件上以便旋转;以及负载辊组件，其布置在操作接近车轮安装结构处以接合表面 并在旋转期间施加受控负载。 在将车轮组件安装到安装结构之后，轮组件被旋转地驱动，并且最初获得不平衡的测量，并将结果显示给操作者。 随后，在车轮旋转停止之前，负载辊组件与静止旋转的轮接合，同时获取轮的径向力和/或跳动的测量。

公开(公告)号：US2475705A

公开(公告)日：1949-07-12

申请号：US68891546

申请日：1946-08-07

Applicant: W H HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY

Inventor： HUNTER WILLIAM H

IPC: F04B53/14

CPC classification number: F04B53/14

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