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：US20140223989A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14170175

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G01B11/275

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12

Abstract: A calibration fixture for use during a calibration procedure of a machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system. The calibration fixture consists of a pair of support legs, and a rotating transverse bar supported within an outer support tube secured between the support legs. The rotating transverse bar is supported within the outer support tube by a pair of annular bearings adjacent each end of the outer support tube, and is isolated from external influences which may result in deflection or distortion. A hub for receiving a sensor or optical target is secured to each end of the rotating transverse bar, such that optical targets mounted to each hub are maintained in axial alignment at opposite ends of the rotating transverse bar.

Abstract translation: 一种在机器视觉车轮对准系统的校准过程中使用的校准夹具。 校准夹具由一对支撑腿和支撑在固定在支撑腿之间的外部支撑管中的旋转横向杆组成。 旋转的横杆通过邻近外支撑管的每个端部的一对环形支承件支撑在外支撑管内，并且与外部影响隔离，这可能导致偏转或变形。 用于接收传感器或光学目标的轮毂固定到旋转横杆的每个端部，使得安装到每个轮毂的光学靶被保持在旋转横杆的相对端处的轴向对准。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20020193910A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US09880571

申请日：2001-06-13

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Timothy A. Strege ,  David A. Voeller

IPC: G01M001/38 ,  G05B013/00 ,  G05B015/00 ,  G05B021/00 ,  G05D023/00

CPC classification number: G05B23/0221

Abstract: A vehicle service system wherein a computer is configured for active wireless communication over a wireless micro-network with any of a variety of similarly configured external components and devices brought into proximity with the computer, including, but not limited to, sensors, input and output devices, mobile computers, onboard vehicle computers, and other vehicle service equipment.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆服务系统，其中计算机被配置为通过无线微网络进行主动无线通信，其具有与计算机接近的各种类似配置的外部组件和设备中的任何一种，包括但不限于传感器，输入和输出 设备，移动计算机，车载计算机和其他车辆服务设备。

公开(公告)号：US20010022655A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-20

申请号：US09810357

申请日：2001-03-16

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G01B011/26 ,  G01C001/00

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/283

Abstract: A vehicle alignment sensor system includes a first sensor assembly for measuring at least a first angle with respect to a fixed reference, that angle being related in a predetermined manner to an alignment angle of a vehicle whose alignment is to be measured, and a second sensor assembly for mounting in a known geometrical relationship to a wheel of a vehicle whose alignment is to be measured. The first sensor assembly has at least one detector, and the second sensor assembly has at least a pair of emitters in fixed geometrical relationship with respect to each other. The detector is capable of measuring the apparent geometrical relationship of the pair of emitters to determine a relative alignment angle of the vehicle, so that a true alignment angle of the vehicle is determinable from the first angle and the relative alignment angle. A calibration method using the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆对准传感器系统包括：第一传感器组件，用于相对于固定参考测量至少第一角度，该角度以预定方式与要对其测量的车辆的对准角相关;以及第二传感器 用于以已知的几何关系安装到要测量其对准的车辆的车轮的组件。 第一传感器组件具有至少一个检测器，并且第二传感器组件具有相对于彼此具有固定几何关系的至少一对发射器。 检测器能够测量一对发射器的表观几何关系，以确定车辆的相对对准角度，从而可以从第一角度和相对对准角度确定车辆的真实对准角度。 还公开了使用本发明的校准方法。

公开(公告)号：USD1069669S1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US29837651

申请日：2022-05-06

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Designer： Alexander R. Greenhill ,  Michael Olsen ,  James Hudson

公开(公告)号：US20240346430A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18691818

申请日：2022-09-12

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Gregory F. MEYER ,  Alex SMITH ,  Timothy A. STREGE

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  B60C19/00 ,  B60C25/00 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06Q10/20

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  B60C19/003 ,  B60C25/002 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing identification data from RFID tags, engraved QR codes, or embossed serial numbers associated with individual tires or vehicles to monitor or track the physical location and/or condition of individual tires and/or a vehicle across multiple pieces of automotive service equipment within the service shop environment. Tire and/or vehicle identification data is communicated from automotive service equipment to a cloud-based data processing application to generate or supplement an accessible record or log of data associated with one or more pieces of automotive service equipment, a vehicle service shop, an individual tire, a vehicle, or a customer.

公开(公告)号：US20240272277A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18559189

申请日：2023-08-10

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Dennis M. LINSON ,  Brian M. CEJKA

IPC: G01S7/40 ,  G01S13/931

CPC classification number: G01S7/40 ,  G01S13/931

Abstract: A vehicle measurement and ADAS inspection and/or calibration system incorporating dual support columns arranged in a front-to-back configuration on a rolling base to achieve a low center of gravity. A vertically adjustable instrumentation and target support lateral crossbeam is mounted to a front column and is linked to a counterweight supported on a rear column by a driven cable and pulley assembly. A storage cabinet is additionally located on the wheeled base, partially enclosing a lower portion of the rear column, and extending forward towards the front column. Brake releases are operatively coupled to associated friction brake pads located below the base. The friction brake pads are biased into engagement with a supporting floor surface to prevent unintended movement of the base, and temporarily disengaged by operation of the associated brake releases.

公开(公告)号：US11704830B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US17719929

申请日：2022-04-13

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Brian M. Cejka ,  Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G06T7/73 ,  G06T7/246 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/90 ,  H04N23/695 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S7/497

CPC classification number: G06T7/74 ,  G06T7/248 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/695 ,  H04N23/90 ,  G01S7/4026 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: A system and method for guiding placement of a vehicle service external fixture relative to a vehicle undergoing service or inspection. A vehicle service system support structure having at least one camera module is positioned at an initial location within a vehicle service area, and a location of the initial location within a vehicle reference frame is established from images of optical targets secured to the vehicle. The vehicle service system support structure is subsequently repositioned relative to the vehicle to a new position located outside of an external fixture placement region, while maintaining at least one of the observed optical targets within a field of view of the camera module. The new position of the vehicle service system support structure within said vehicle reference frame is determined from target images, and a placement location within the placement region for the external fixture is identified relative to the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11610335B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-21

申请号：US17147896

申请日：2021-01-13

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Brian M. Cejka ,  Michael T. Stieff

IPC: G06T7/73 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S7/497

Abstract: A machine-vision vehicle service system, and methods of operation, incorporating at least one gimbaled sensor module configured with at least one of a camera, an optical projector, or a range finder to acquire or convey data associated with surfaces in proximity to the vehicle service system for guiding placement of vehicle service components relative to a vehicle undergoing service. The gimbaled sensor module is operatively coupled to a processing system configured with software instructions to selectively control an orientation of the gimbaled guidance system about one or more axis of rotation, enabling observation, projection of visible indicia, or displacement measurement along an associated sensor axis parallel with one of the axis of rotation during vehicle service procedures.