公开(公告)号：US08284390B1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12106441

申请日：2008-04-21

Applicant: Joel Clasquin ,  Michael D. Gerdes ,  Douglas Hanneken ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Michael D. Gerdes ,  Douglas Hanneken ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III

IPC: G01B11/26

CPC classification number: G01M1/02 ,  B60C25/0554 ,  B60C25/132 ,  B60C25/138 ,  G01M1/16

Abstract: A vehicle tire changing system is configured with sensors to acquire dimensional information associated with tire service tools and a vehicle wheel assembly. The sensors acquire dimensional information associated with at least one feature of the vehicle wheel assembly or a tire service tool. The vehicle tire changing system is configured to utilize the acquired dimensional information to automate and monitor the movement of an associated tire service tool and optionally, to store or convey the acquired dimensional information for use by other vehicle service systems.

Abstract translation: 车辆轮胎更换系统配置有用于获取与轮胎维修工具和车轮组件相关联的尺寸信息的传感器。 传感器获取与车轮组件或轮胎服务工具的​​至少一个特征相关联的尺寸信息。 车辆轮胎更换系统被配置为利用所获取的尺寸信息来自动化并监视相关联的轮胎服务工具的​​运动，并且可选地存储或传送所获取的尺寸信息以供其他车辆服务系统使用。

公开(公告)号：US08186215B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12478904

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: Michael Wayne Douglas ,  William B. Feero

Inventor： Michael Wayne Douglas ,  William B. Feero

IPC: G01M1/16

CPC classification number: G01M17/022 ,  G01M1/16

Abstract: A method and system for a wheel assembly service system are provided. The system includes a rotatable spindle configured to receive a wheel assembly wherein the wheel assembly includes at least a rim and a tire. The system further includes a load device configured to apply a load to the tire during a rotation of the wheel assembly on the spindle, and a controller configured to determine a first force variation vector of the wheel assembly, initiating rotation of the tire with respect to the rim, determine a second force variation vector of the wheel assembly with the tire rotated with respect to the rim, and determine a force variation of at least one of the tire and the wheel using the first and second force variation vectors. The system also outputs at least one of the determined force variation vector values.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车轮组装服务系统的方法和系统。 该系统包括被配置为接收轮组件的可旋转主轴，其中车轮组件至少包括轮辋和轮辋。 该系统还包括负载装置，其被配置为在车轮组件在主轴上的旋转期间向轮胎施加负载，以及控制器，被配置为确定车轮组件的第一力变化矢量，引起轮胎相对于 边缘，确定车轮组件的第二力变化矢量，轮胎相对于轮辋旋转，并且使用第一和第二力变化矢量确定轮胎和车轮中的至少一个的力变化。 系统还输出确定的力变化矢量值中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08061200B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12644588

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Michael W. Douglas

Inventor： Michael W. Douglas

IPC: G01M1/00

CPC classification number: G01M1/225 ,  G01M1/14

Abstract: A method for reducing imbalance correction weight usage during a balancing operation of a vehicle wheel assembly. An imbalance of the vehicle wheel assembly is initially determined and utilized together with an established acceptable threshold of imbalance for the vehicle wheel assembly to compute a reduced imbalance value having a magnitude less than the determined imbalance. Using the reduced imbalance value, correction weight amounts and placement locations for application to the vehicle wheel assembly are identified.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在车轮组件的平衡操作期间减少不平衡校正重量使用的方法。 首先确定车轮组件的不平衡性，并与车轮组件的已建立的不平衡阈值一起使用，以计算具有小于所确定的不平衡的量值的减小的不平衡值。 使用减小的不平衡值，识别用于车轮组件的校正重量量和放置位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110001821A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12875796

申请日：2010-09-03

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

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

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用在未确定位置固定到车辆车轮的光学目标组件来确定车轮的对准的方法和装置，具有尺寸稳定形状的光学目标组件和设置在多个 目标表面。 光学目标元件的图像由成像系统与目标识别标记一起获取，并与先前存储的目标表征数据一起使用以确定光学目标组件的空间取向以及其上固定的车轮的对准 。

公开(公告)号：US07810244B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12120460

申请日：2008-05-14

Applicant: Michael T. Stieff ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Dennis M. Linson

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Dennis M. Linson

IPC: G01B11/275 ,  G01B5/255

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

Abstract: A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system optical target assembly which incorporates an adaptor for attachment of an optical target to a vehicle wheel assembly. The adaptor includes a circular sinusoidal edge for seating in a non-determined position against surfaces of a vehicle wheel assembly, and a pair of pivoting arm assemblies capable of independent movement which are configured to position tire hooks for gripping the tread surfaces of a tire mounted to the wheel rim. Forces exerted between the pivoting arms are transferred to the tire hooks to hold the optical target assembly in contact with the wheel assembly surface. The optical target is integrated into the adaptor, and maintained in a stationary relationship to the wheel assembly thereby during a vehicle wheel alignment procedure.

Abstract translation: 机器视觉车轮对准系统光学目标组件，其包括用于将光学目标附接到车辆车轮组件的适配器。 适配器包括圆形正弦边缘，用于抵靠车轮组件的表面安置在非确定位置，以及能够独立运动的一对枢转臂组件，其被构造成定位用于抓紧轮胎安装的轮胎胎面的轮胎钩 到轮辋。 施加在枢转臂之间的力传递到轮胎钩，以将光学目标组件保持与轮组件表面接触。 光学靶被集成到适配器中，并且在车轮定位过程期间保持与车轮组件的静止关系。

公开(公告)号：US07444752B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US11535881

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Michael T. Stieff ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Mark S. Shylanski

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Gregory F. Meyer ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Mark S. Shylanski

IPC: G01B11/275 ,  G01B5/255

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/30

Abstract: A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system optical target assembly incorporating an adaptor for attachment of an optical target to a vehicle wheel assembly. The adaptor includes at least three contact points for abutment against surfaces of a vehicle wheel assembly, and an attachment mechanism configured to grip surfaces of a tire mounted to the wheel rim to hold the optical target assembly in contact with the wheel assembly surface. The optical target is secured to the adaptor, and maintained in a fixed relationship to the wheel assembly thereby during a vehicle wheel alignment measurement procedure.

Abstract translation: 机器视觉车轮对准系统光学目标组件，其包括用于将光学目标件附接到车辆车轮组件的适配器。 适配器包括至少三个接触点，用于抵靠车轮组件的表面;以及附接机构，其构造成夹持安装到轮缘的轮胎的表面，以保持光学靶组件与轮组件表面接触。 光学靶被固定到适配器，并且在车轮对准测量过程期间保持与车轮组件的固定关系。

公开(公告)号：US20080119978A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11942504

申请日：2007-11-19

Applicant: Michael T. Stieff ,  Leigh R. Burns ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Mark S. Shylanski

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Leigh R. Burns ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Mark S. Shylanski

IPC: G01M17/013

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30

Abstract: A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system configured to measure non-traditional vehicle wheel alignment angles and to determine dynamic behavior of a vehicle suspension system by observing optical targets or visible features, attached to points of interest on the vehicle body or vehicle wheels. The vehicle wheel alignment system characterizes the suspension geometry with respect to the body of the vehicle and to a rolling surface by measuring, in three-dimensions, points and/or angles on the vehicle body as well as the vehicle wheels, enabling measurement of specific non-traditional vehicle parameters, including wheel assembly braking force and lateral force moment arms.

Abstract translation: 一种机器视觉车轮对准系统，被配置为测量非传统车轮对准角度并且通过观察附接到车身或车辆车轮上的​​感兴趣点的光学目标或可见特征来确定车辆悬架系统的动态特性。 车轮对准系统通过以三维的方式测量车体和车轮上的点和/或角度来表征相对于车身和车轮的悬架几何形状，使得能够测量具体的 非传统车辆参数，包括车轮组件制动力和横向力矩臂。

公开(公告)号：US20080083277A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11952809

申请日：2007-12-07

Applicant: Michael Douglas

Inventor： Michael Douglas

IPC: G01M1/00

CPC classification number: G01M1/225 ,  G01M1/14

Abstract: A method for measuring the imbalance characteristics of a rotating body, and for determining if an application of at least one imbalance correction weight in only one of two identified imbalance correction weight planes is sufficient to reduce the measured imbalance characteristics of the rotating body to an acceptable residual imbalance level.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量旋转体的不平衡特性并且用于确定仅在两个识别的不平衡校正重量平面中的一个中施加至少一个不平衡校正重量的方法是否足以将所测量的旋转体的不平衡特性减小到可接受的 残余不平衡水平。

公开(公告)号：US07334510B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US10898115

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: Michael D. Gerdes ,  Michael A. Olsen ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Alberto Caorle

Inventor： Michael D. Gerdes ,  Michael A. Olsen ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Alberto Caorle

IPC: B23B3/22

CPC classification number: B23B5/04 ,  Y10T82/10 ,  Y10T82/21 ,  Y10T82/2533

Abstract: The present invention relates to on-car brake lathes configured for resurfacing brake rotor components, and in particular, to improved on-car brake lathes configured with a controlled variable speed drive system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及构造成用于重新制动制动转子部件的车载制动车床，特别涉及配置有受控变速驱动系统的改进的在车制动车床。

公开(公告)号：US07328614B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-12

申请号：US11070108

申请日：2005-03-02

Applicant: Michael D. Gerdes ,  Michael W. Douglas ,  David M. Scribner ,  Joel Clasquin ,  William B. Feero

Inventor： Michael D. Gerdes ,  Michael W. Douglas ,  David M. Scribner ,  Joel Clasquin ,  William B. Feero

IPC: G01M1/16

CPC classification number: G01M1/02

Abstract: A method for providing a centering check for a rotating body mounted on a wheel balancer which is based on measuring at least one imbalance parameter or tire runout of the rotating body. The rotating body is mounted on a spindle of the wheel balancer and an imbalance parameter or tire runout measurement taken. The mounting of the rotating body on the spindle is then altered, and a second measurement of the imbalance parameter or tire runout is taken. A processor in the wheel balancer utilizes the first and second measurements together with a threshold to provide an indication of off-center mounting of the rotating body one the spindle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为安装在车轮平衡器上的旋转体提供定心检查的方法，其基于测量旋转体的至少一个不平衡参数或轮胎跳动。 旋转体安装在车轮平衡器的主轴上，并进行不平衡参数或轮胎跳动测量。 然后改变旋转体在主轴上的安装，并且进行不平衡参数或轮胎跳动的第二测量。 车轮平衡器中的处理器利用第一和第二测量以及阈值来提供旋转​​体的偏心安装指示主轴。