公开(公告)号：US07328124B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US11245836

申请日：2005-10-07

Applicant: David A. Voeller

Inventor： David A. Voeller

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G01B21/26

Abstract: A method for measuring and compensating steered-angle sensitive wheel alignment angle and distance measurements for the effects of steering a wheel from a straight ahead position, thereby enabling an operator to carry out a vehicle wheel alignment angle adjustment without having to maintain a wheel in a straight-ahead steered condition during an alignment angle or distance adjustment, or to require the operator to continually return the wheel to the straight-ahead steered condition to acquire updated measurements of an alignment angle or distance currently being adjusted.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量和补偿转角敏感轮对准角和距离测量的方法，用于从直线前进位置转向车轮的效果，从而使操作者能够执行车轮对准角度调节，而不必将车轮保持在 在对准角度或距离调整期间的直行转向状态，或要求操作者连续地将车轮返回到直行转向状态，以获取当前正在调节的对准角度或距离的更新测量值。

公开(公告)号：US07289020B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US10862597

申请日：2004-06-07

Applicant: Timothy A. Larson ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  William D. Heine

Inventor： Timothy A. Larson ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  William D. Heine

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/08

Abstract: An intuitive and context sensitive system facilitating the proper identification and service of a vehicle undergoing a vehicle service procedure. The system is configured with a mapping of relevant vehicle identification assistance data or vehicle specific information to one or more selection locations in the user interface of a vehicle service software application. The mapping identifies the availability of additional vehicle identification assistance information, vehicle specific functional applets, and the context within the vehicle service software application at which the additional vehicle identification assistance information or vehicle specific functional applets are relevant. The additional vehicle identification assistance information or applets are maintained external to the vehicle service software application, permitting the additional vehicle identification assistance information and applets to be updated, changed, or replaced without altering the vehicle service software application.

Abstract translation: 一种直观和环境敏感的系统，便于正在进行车辆服务程序的车辆的正确识别和服务。 该系统配置有相关车辆识别辅助数据或车辆特定信息到车辆服务软件应用的用户界面中的一个或多个选择位置的映射。 该映射识别附加车辆识别辅助信息，车辆特定功能小应用程序以及车辆服务软件应用程序中附加车辆识别辅助信息或车辆特定功能小应用程序相关的上下文的可用性。 额外的车辆识别辅助信息或小应用程序被保持在车辆服务软件应用的外部，允许更新，改变或更换附加的车辆识别辅助信息和小程序，而不改变车辆服务软件应用。

公开(公告)号：US20070095122A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11552605

申请日：2006-10-25

Applicant: David Voeller

Inventor： David Voeller

IPC: G01L25/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01M1/00 ,  G01B5/20

CPC classification number: G01D7/02

Abstract: Methods for facilitating controlled movement of at least one vehicle wheel. The methods include the step of presenting a display of information, such as by visual display or audible signals, to an operator to direct a manual controlled-speed movement of the vehicle wheel. The controlled-speed movement may be a rotational movement such as during a wheel alignment rolling compensation procedure, a steering movement, such as during a vehicle wheel alignment angle measurement procedure, or a rotational movement such as during a wheel assembly measurement procedure on a vehicle wheel balancer.

Abstract translation: 促进至少一个车轮的受控运动的方法。 这些方法包括将诸如通过视觉显示或可听信号的信息显示给操作者以引导车轮的手动控制速度运动的步骤。 受控速度运动可以是旋转运动，例如在车轮定位滚动补偿过程期间，转向运动，例如在车轮定位角度测量过程期间，或者诸如在车辆的车轮组件测量过程中的转动运动 车轮平衡器

公开(公告)号：US20060266105A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11433936

申请日：2006-05-15

Applicant: Michael Stieff

Inventor： Michael Stieff

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M1/045

Abstract: A vehicle wheel balancer system with a controlled centering chuck for automatically centering a wheel assembly about a balancer spindle shaft, and a powered clamping device configured to provide a first clamping action which facilitates centering of the wheel assembly on the balancer spindle shaft, and a second clamping action to secure the wheel assembly on the balancer spindle shaft during rotational wheel balance measurement procedures.

Abstract translation: 一种具有受控定心卡盘的车轮平衡器系统，用于使轮组件围绕平衡器主轴轴线自动居中;以及动力夹紧装置，其被配置成提供促进车轮组件在平衡器主轴上定心的第一夹紧动作，以及第二 夹紧动作，以在旋转平衡测量过程中将轮组件固定在平衡器主轴上。

公开(公告)号：US20060090356A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US11259977

申请日：2005-10-27

Applicant: Micheal Stieff

Inventor： Micheal Stieff

IPC: G01B5/255

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/28

Abstract: A vehicle wheel alignment system with a wheel alignment angle sensor adapted for removable attachment to a vehicle wheel assembly, incorporating a two-dimensional imaging array at an orientation relative to a sensor mounting axis. The two-dimensional imaging array is configured to form an image of light from one or more remote light sources. The horizontal and vertical position of the images on the two-dimensional imaging array are representative of at least two angular orientations of the wheel alignment angle sensor relative to the remote light source, which is preferably coupled to an adjacent vehicle wheel assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种具有车轮定位角度传感器的车轮对准系统，其适于可拆卸地附接到车轮组件，其包括相对于传感器安装轴线定向的二维成像阵列。 二维成像阵列被配置为形成来自一个或多个远程光源的光的图像。 二维成像阵列上的图像的水平和垂直位置代表车轮对准角度传感器相对于远程光源的至少两个角度取向，其优选地联接到相邻的车轮组件。

公开(公告)号：US20030061719A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-03

申请号：US09965748

申请日：2001-09-28

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael D. Gerdes

IPC: G01B005/255

CPC classification number: G01M17/022 ,  G01M1/045 ,  G01M1/225

Abstract: A vehicle service system configured to measure and utilize lateral force information associated with a set of vehicle wheels to provide an operator with a suggested placement for the individual vehicle wheels about the vehicle, such that the effects on the vehicle handling caused by the lateral forces are minimized.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆服务系统，被配置为测量和利用与一组车辆车轮相关联的横向力信息，以向操作者提供关于车辆周围的各个车轮的建议位置，使得由侧向力引起的对车辆处理的影响是 最小化。

公开(公告)号：US5870315A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-09

申请号：US859477

申请日：1997-05-20

Applicant: Daniel B. January

Inventor： Daniel B. January

IPC: G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01B7/315

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01B2210/303

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining the alignment positions and orientations of vehicle wheels includes optical targets mounted on the wheels and optical targets mounted in a fixed relationship with respect to the surface on which the wheels are disposed. Video cameras are used to obtain images of the various optical targets and a computer is responsive to the images of the targets to determine values of wheel alignment parameters of the vehicle relative to said surface on which the vehicle wheels roll. The surface on which the wheels are disposed may be an automotive lift, and apparatus is disclosed for keeping the optical targets in the same position in the field of view of the camera(s) whether the lift is in its rest or in an elevated or reclined position.

Abstract translation: 用于确定车轮的对准位置和取向的装置和方法包括安装在车轮上的光学靶和相对于其上布置轮的表面以固定关系安装的光学靶。 视频摄像机用于获得各种光学目标的图像，并且计算机响应于目标的图像来确定车辆相对于车轮滚动的所述表面的车轮对准参数的值。 轮子设置在其上的表面可以是汽车升降机，并且公开了用于将光学目标物保持在相机视野内的相同位置的装置，无论升降机是在其静止状态还是升高的 倾斜的位置

公开(公告)号：US5765457A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-16

申请号：US601737

申请日：1996-02-15

Applicant: Thomas A. Meyer ,  Steven K. Molbach

Inventor： Thomas A. Meyer ,  Steven K. Molbach

IPC: B23B5/02

CPC classification number: B23B5/02 ,  Y10T82/21 ,  Y10T82/2522

Abstract: A brake lathe includes a set of rotor cutting bits and a drum cutting bit. Each bit has associated therewith an encoder for measuring the displacement of the bit. The displacements as measured by the encoder are used by a controller to digitally determine various parameters such as absolute thickness of a rotor being lathed, the depth of cut into the rotor, absolute internal diameter of a drum being lathed, and the depth of cut into the drum. The lathe includes a display for displaying the values of the parameters. The lathe includes a calibration mode for calibration of either the rotor cutting or the drum cutting function of the lathe as desired.

Abstract translation: 制动车床包括一组转子切割钻头和滚筒切割钻头。 每个位都具有用于测量钻头位移的编码器。 由编码器测量的位移由控制器用于数字地确定各种参数，例如车床的转子的绝对厚度，转子的切割深度，车床的绝对内径以及切割深度 鼓。 车床包括用于显示参数值的显示器。 车床包括校准模式，用于根据需要校准车床的转子切割或滚筒切割功能。

公开(公告)号：US5724128A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-03

申请号：US580465

申请日：1995-12-28

Applicant: Daniel B. January

Inventor： Daniel B. January

IPC: G01B11/275

CPC classification number: G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01B2210/303

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining the alignment positions and orientations of vehicle wheels includes optical targets mounted on the wheels and optical targets mounted in a fixed relationship with respect to the surface on which the wheels are disposed. Video cameras are used to obtain images of the various optical targets and a computer is responsive to the images of the targets to determine values of wheel alignment parameters of the vehicle relative to said surface on which the vehicle wheels roll. Methods of calibrating such an apparatus and methods using such apparatus to determine the flatness of the surface on which the wheels roll are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于确定车轮的对准位置和取向的装置和方法包括安装在车轮上的光学靶和相对于其上布置轮的表面以固定关系安装的光学靶。 视频摄像机用于获得各种光学目标的图像，并且计算机响应于目标的图像来确定车辆相对于车轮滚动的所述表面的车轮对准参数的值。 还公开了使用这种装置校准这种装置和方法以确定车轮滚动的表面的平坦度的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5584336A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-17

申请号：US469462

申请日：1995-06-06

Applicant: Christopher A. Romanowski ,  Apparao Duvvuri ,  William E. Carey ,  William M. Marrison

Inventor： Christopher A. Romanowski ,  Apparao Duvvuri ,  William E. Carey ,  William M. Marrison

IPC: B22D11/16 ,  B22D11/06

CPC classification number: B22D11/0622

Abstract: A method of operation of a twin roll casting apparatus to produce thin gauge sheet metal at high-production rates. The method includes simultaneously adjusting various operating parameters, such as the roll speed, tip position, roll gap, molten metal input temperature and exit strip tension. In an iterative fashion, the strip gauge is reduced in steps while increasing the speed of the rolls and pulling the tip back out of the roll bite. In conjunction with the aforementioned adjustments, the temperature of the molten metal input to the feed tip is gradually reduced to ensure proper solidification at higher speeds. A set of pinch rolls closes on the exit strip at a certain gauge thickness to apply a drag to the strip in order to ensure proper coil wind-up tension.