公开(公告)号：US20150020583A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14332991

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

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

IPC: G01B5/25

CPC classification number: G01B11/275 ,  G01B5/25 ,  G01B2210/24

Abstract: A procedure for measuring and adjusting an alignment of each axle of a trailer or semi-trailer while the trailer or semi-trailer is coupled to a tow vehicle by a hitch, tow bar, kingpin, or fifth wheel hitch. Measurements of the alignment of each axle of the trailer or semi-trailer are acquired from wheel-mounted sensor means utilizing either directly or indirectly a reference line of the trailer and an established reference point on the tow vehicle. A thrust angle of a first trailer or semi-trailer axle is referenced directly to the established reference line, while scrub angles associated with additional trailer or semi-trailer axles are referenced either directly or indirectly to the first trailer or semi-trailer axle, and indirectly to the established reference point. Any necessary adjustments are made to the first trailer or semi-trailer axle to bring the axle thrust angle to within a specification tolerance, and then to the scrub angle of each additional axle.

Abstract translation: 拖车或半拖车通过搭接，牵引杆，中转销或第五轮联结联结到牵引车辆时，用于测量和调整拖车或半拖车的每个轴的对准的程序。 拖车或半拖车的每个轴的对准测量是从轮式安装的传感器装置获得的，其利用直接或间接的拖车的参考线和拖车上的已建立的参考点。 第一拖车或半挂车轴的推力角直接参考已建立的参考线，而与额外拖车或半挂车车轴相关的磨擦角度直接或间接参考第一拖车或半挂车车轴，以及 间接地建立了参考点。 对第一拖车或半挂车轴进行任何必要的调整，以将轴推力角度设置在规定范围内，然后再到每个附加轴的摩擦角度。

公开(公告)号：US20140354818A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14464534

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

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

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G01B11/275

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 for acquiring measurements associated with a vehicle. The system includes at least one imaging sensor having a field of view and at least one optical target secured to a wheel assembly on a vehicle within the field of view of the imaging sensor. The optical target includes a plurality of visible target elements disposed on at least two surfaces in a determinable geometric and spatial configuration which are calibrated prior to use. A processing unit in the system is configured to receive at least two sets of image data from the imaging sensor, with each set of image data acquired at a different rotational position of the wheel assembly around an axis of rotation and representative of at least one visible target element on each of the two surfaces, from which the processing unit is configured to identify said axis of rotation of the wheel assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于获取与车辆相关联的测量的机器视觉车轮对准系统。 该系统包括至少一个具有视野的成像传感器和在成像传感器的视场内固定到车辆上的车轮组件的至少一个光学目标。 光学目标包括以可确定的几何和空间配置布置在至少两个表面上的多个可见目标元件，其在使用之前被校准。 系统中的处理单元被配置为从成像传感器接收至少两组图像数据，其中每组图像数据在轮组件的不同旋转位置周围围绕旋转轴线获取，并且代表至少一个可见光 目标元件在两个表面中的每一个上，处理单元从该目标元件构造成识别车轮组件的所述旋转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US08875407B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13781977

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

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

IPC: G01B11/275

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 for acquiring measurements associated with a vehicle. The system includes at least one imaging sensor having a field of view and at least one optical target secured to a wheel assembly on a vehicle within the field of view of the imaging sensor. The optical target includes a plurality of visible target elements disposed on at least two surfaces in a determinable geometric and spatial configuration which are calibrated prior to use. A processing unit in the system is configured to receive at least two sets of image data from the imaging sensor, with each set of image data acquired at a different rotational position of the wheel assembly around an axis of rotation and representative of at least one visible target element on each of the two surfaces, from which the processing unit is configured to identify said axis of rotation of the wheel assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于获取与车辆相关联的测量的机器视觉车轮对准系统。 该系统包括至少一个具有视野的成像传感器和在成像传感器的视场内固定到车辆上的车轮组件的至少一个光学目标。 光学目标包括以可确定的几何和空间配置布置在至少两个表面上的多个可见目标元件，其在使用之前被校准。 系统中的处理单元被配置为从成像传感器接收至少两组图像数据，其中每组图像数据在轮组件的不同旋转位置周围围绕旋转轴线获取，并且代表至少一个可见光 目标元件在两个表面中的每一个上，处理单元从该目标元件构造成识别车轮组件的所述旋转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US20130250098A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

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

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：US20130132027A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13749328

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Michael T. Stieff ,  Blackford F. Brauer

IPC: G01M17/013 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01M17/013 ,  G01B21/26 ,  G06F17/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a vehicle wheel alignment service procedure and an for acquisition of vehicle measurements, which imparts a gravity-induced rolling movement to a vehicle on a vehicle support structure to transition the vehicle from a first vehicle support surface over a descending roll ramp to a resting position on a second vehicle support surface.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆车轮对准服务程序的方法和装置以及用于获取车辆测量的方法和装置，其向车辆支撑结构上的车辆施加重力引起的滚动运动，以使车辆从下降辊斜坡上的第一车辆支撑表面过渡到 在第二车辆支撑表面上的静止位置。