公开(公告)号：US09073394B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13801699

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Steven K. Molbach ,  Douglas S. Hanneken ,  Charles Polster

IPC: B60C25/05 ,  B60C25/138

CPC classification number: B60C25/138 ,  B60C25/056

Abstract: Tire changing machines including force and position sensors facilitating automated detection of wheel rim and tire features by a controller. Dimensional and location information for features of interest may be detected and recorded for use by the controller to perform tire change procedures. Positioning error and malfunctioning machine components, including feedback sensors, may also be detected in an automated manner.

Abstract translation: 轮胎更换机包括力和位置传感器，便于通过控制器自动检测轮辋和轮胎特征。 感兴趣的特征的尺寸和位置信息可以被检测和记录，供控制器使用以执行轮胎更换过程。 还可以以自动方式检测定位误差和机器部件故障，包括反馈传感器。

公开(公告)号：US09026305B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13946043

申请日：2013-07-19

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

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

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  B60C99/00 ,  G01M17/013 ,  B60C23/06

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来向消费者提供与经历测试的轮胎的声学相关联的品质因数。

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：US20140111645A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13830867

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY

Inventor： Mark S. Shylanski ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Bruce E. Bernard ,  Thomas J. Golab

IPC: G01B11/27

CPC classification number: G01B11/27 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/303 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/0006 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T7/32 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T7/85 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/30164

Abstract: A process for calibrating and evaluating a machine-vision vehicle wheel alignment system having front and rear imaging components associated with each of the left and right sides of a vehicle support structure. Each pair of imaging components defines a front and rear field of view, with a common overlapping region associated with each respective side of the vehicle support structure. Optical targets disposed within each of the overlapping field of view regions are observed by the imaging components to establish performance ratings for the system as a whole, for groups of components within the system, and for individual components within the system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校准和评估机器视觉车轮对准系统的方法，该系统具有与车辆支撑结构的左侧和右侧中的每一个相关联的前后成像部件。 每对成像组件限定了前视场和后视野，其中共同重叠区域与车辆支撑结构的每个相应侧相关联。 通过成像部件来观察设置在每个重叠视野区域内的光学目标，以建立系统整体的性能等级，对于系统内的组件组以及系统内的各个部件。

公开(公告)号：US08561307B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13693750

申请日：2012-12-04

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Dennis M. Linson ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Mark S. Shylanski

IPC: G01B11/275 ,  G01B5/255

CPC classification number: G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/30

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the alignment of a vehicle wheel using an optical target assembly secured to the vehicle wheel in a non-determined position, the optical target assembly having a dimensionally stable shape and a plurality of optical target elements disposed on a plurality of target surfaces. Images of the optical target elements are acquired by an imaging system, together with target identifying indicia, and utilized together with previously stored target characterization data to determine a spatial orientation of the optical target assembly and an alignment of the vehicle wheel onto which it is secured.

公开(公告)号：US08469152B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12198260

申请日：2008-08-26

Applicant: Michael Alf Olsen ,  Michael David Gerdes ,  Peter N. Liebetreu

Inventor： Michael Alf Olsen ,  Michael David Gerdes ,  Peter N. Liebetreu

IPC: B66B9/04

CPC classification number: B66F7/065

Abstract: Methods and systems for a multi-capacity vehicle lift system are provided. The system includes a lift assembly having a plurality of lift capacities and a load platform coupled to the lift assembly. The load platform includes a plurality of lift starting positions, each of the plurality of lift starting positions corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of lift capacities.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多容量车辆升降系统的方法和系统。 该系统包括具有多个提升能力的升降组件和联接到升降组件的负载平台。 所述负载平台包括多个提升起始位置，所述多个升降起始位置中的每一个对应于所述多个提升能力中的相应一个。

公开(公告)号：US08453335B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12062724

申请日：2008-04-04

Applicant: Michael W. Douglas ,  David M. Scribner

Inventor： Michael W. Douglas ,  David M. Scribner

IPC: G01B5/24

CPC classification number: G01B5/25 ,  G01B5/10 ,  G01B5/255 ,  G01B11/27 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B17/00

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly service system configured to acquire measurements of the physical characteristics of a vehicle wheel assembly such as during a vehicle wheel balancing procedure, with the functionality to obtain and utilize a measurement of a vehicle wheel assembly offset or rear spacing. The vehicle wheel assembly service system is configured to display the wheel assembly offset or rear spacing measurement to an operator, and optionally, to display guidance and/or installation instructions to the operator associated with the installation of the vehicle wheel assembly on a vehicle. The displayed guidance and/or installation instructions may optionally include fitment information, vehicle performance data, or vehicle braking data.

Abstract translation: 一种车轮组件服务系统，其被配置为获取诸如车辆车轮平衡过程期间的车轮组件的物理特性的测量，具有获得并利用车轮组件偏移或后部间隔的测量的功能。 车轮组件服务系统被配置为向操作者显示车轮组件偏移或后部间距测量，并且可选地，向与车辆车轮组件在车辆上的安装相关联的操作者显示引导和/或安装指令。 显示的指导和/或安装说明可以可选地包括配件信息，车辆性能数据或车辆制动数据。

公开(公告)号：US20130080077A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13628994

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Gregory F. Meyer ,  Patrick G. J. Callanan

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G01M1/045 ,  G01M1/00

Abstract: A vehicle wheel service system configured with a load roller assembly to apply a generally radial load to a vehicle wheel assembly during rotation, and which is configured with sensors to obtain one or more measurements of lateral forces associated with the vehicle wheel assembly during the loaded rotation, from which a quantified representation of lateral force for the tire of the vehicle wheel assembly is determined.

Abstract translation: 一种车轮服务系统，其配置有负载辊组件，以在旋转期间将大体上径向的载荷施加到车辆车轮组件，并且配置有传感器以在加载旋转期间获得与车轮组件相关联的侧向力的一个或多个测量 确定车轮组件的轮胎的侧向力的量化表示。

公开(公告)号：US08392048B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US11947144

申请日：2007-11-29

Applicant: Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Timothy A. Strege

Inventor： Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Timothy A. Strege

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G01B21/26 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  G01B2210/26

Abstract: A computer-based vehicle service system, such as a wheel alignment system, is configured with a tire pressure monitoring system interface to acquire measurements of the air pressure directly from tire pressure monitoring system sensor installed in the tires of a vehicle undergoing a service procedure. The vehicle service system is further configured to utilize the acquired air pressure measurements to complete at least one vehicle diagnostic procedure.

Abstract translation: 基于计算机的车辆服务系统，例如车轮对准系统，配置有轮胎压力监测系统接口，以直接从安装在经历服务程序的车辆的轮胎中的轮胎压力监测系统传感器获取空气压力的测量值。 车辆服务系统还被配置为利用所获取的空气压力测量来完成至少一个车辆诊断程序。

公开(公告)号：US08307874B1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12358760

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: Douglas S. Hanneken ,  Michael D. Gerdes

Inventor： Douglas S. Hanneken ,  Michael D. Gerdes

IPC: B60C25/132

CPC classification number: B60C25/0521 ,  B60C25/0536

Abstract: Methods and machines for changing tires on a wheel rim are disclosed. The machine includes a drive shaft having a drive axis that can positioned at different angles for convenience of the machine operator to mount a variety of differently-sized wheel rims to the drive shaft without undue lifting and handling of the wheel rims.

Abstract translation: 公开了在轮辋上更换轮胎的方法和机器。 该机器包括驱动轴，该驱动轴具有可以以不同角度定位的驱动轴，以便于机器操作者将各种不同尺寸的轮缘安装到驱动轴上，而不会不必要地提升和处理轮缘。