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公开(公告)号:US12013232B2
公开(公告)日:2024-06-18
申请号:US17094422
申请日:2020-11-10
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Timothy A. Strege , Daniel R. Dorrance , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
IPC: G01B11/26 , G01B11/275 , G06T7/00
CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 , G06T7/0004 , G01B2210/20 , G06T2207/30252
Abstract: A heavy-duty vehicle measurement system utilizing displacement sensor modules disposed in housings on opposite sides of a vehicle inspection lane to acquire a set of displacement measurements associated with a moving heavy-duty vehicle. Displacement data along one or more measurement axes is acquired independently by each of the displacement sensor module to measure corresponding distances between the sensor module and points on a surface of the passing heavy-duty. A processing system is configured to receive and evaluate the set of displacement measurements, together with known parameters of the measurement system, to identify heavy-duty vehicle features, such as configuration, body panels, wheel assemblies, and tire surfaces, and to calculate heavy-duty vehicle parameters such as velocity, wheel rim or tire dimensions, axle relative orientations (scrub angles) and wheel assembly spatial orientations.
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公开(公告)号:US20240133668A1
公开(公告)日:2024-04-25
申请号:US18486893
申请日:2023-10-12
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Craig A. Carroll
IPC: G01B5/00
CPC classification number: G01B5/0004
Abstract: A wheel adaptor for placement against a rim edge of a wheel having a recessed central hub. The adaptor comprises a base supporting, on an inboard side, a framework for synchronous radial adjustment of at least three contact surfaces. An axially adjustable target mount is secured to the base on an outboard side. A spring-biased clamp is coupled to the base, positioned axially inboard of the target mount. Extending radially outward from the clamp, a pair of wheel clamp arms are adjustably configured to engage the tread surface of a tire when placed against the wheel. Engagement of the clamp applies a grips the tire tread surface, holding the contact surfaces against the wheel. A radially outward position of the contact surfaces along the base is controlled by a rotating selection element and a set of linkages coupling each contract surface to the selection element.
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公开(公告)号:US20240017577A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-18
申请号:US18214894
申请日:2023-06-27
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Michael Olsen , Joshua Dierking
IPC: B60C25/05 , B60C25/132
CPC classification number: B60C25/0542 , B60C25/132
Abstract: An axial clamping system for securing a wheel assembly onto a tire changer drive spindle. The clamping system consists of a shaft for engaging an axial bore of the drive spindle, configured with a set of ball bearings seated within radial bore arranged in a spiral configuration and which extend into a central bore of the shaft. Axial movement of a plunger within the central bore radially displaces the ball bearings to protrude outboard of the shaft outer surface, engaging a spiral channel within the drive spindle axial bore. Rotation of the clamping system within the drive spindle axial bore while the ball bearings engage the spiral channels, tightens a clamp nut against a wheel assembly seated on a flange of the drive spindle. Counter rotation and retraction of the plunger within the shaft releases the clamping forces, allowing for removal of the wheel assembly from the drive spindle.
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公开(公告)号:US20230386080A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-30
申请号:US18366997
申请日:2023-08-08
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Brian M. Cejka , Asher L. Haggard , Daniel R. Dorrance
IPC: G06T7/73 , G06T7/246 , H04N23/54 , H04N23/90 , H04N23/695
CPC classification number: G06T7/74 , G06T7/248 , H04N23/54 , G01S7/4026 , H04N23/695 , G06T2207/30252 , H04N23/90
Abstract: A machine-vision vehicle service system, and methods of operation, incorporating at least one displacement sensor to acquire measurements associated with physical floor surfaces in proximity to a vehicle undergoing service or inspection. The acquired measurements are utilized to guiding placement of ADAS target components on a floor surface accounting for deviations from an established vehicle reference plane.
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公开(公告)号:US20230280155A1
公开(公告)日:2023-09-07
申请号:US18315271
申请日:2023-05-10
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Brian M. Cejka , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Michael T. Stieff
IPC: G01B11/275 , G01B11/27 , G01S7/40 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/497
CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 , G01B11/272 , G01S7/4026 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/4972 , G01B2210/12 , G01B2210/143 , G01B2210/283 , G01S7/4086
Abstract: A support structure having a vertical element supporting a set of cameras associated with a vehicle measurement or inspection system together with at least one target structure required for realignment or recalibration of onboard vehicle safety system sensors. A camera crossbeam carried by the support structure locates the set of cameras as required to view a vehicle undergoing measurement or inspection. The target structure is affixed to the vertical element of the support structure, at an elevation suitable for observation by at least one vehicle onboard sensors during a realignment or recalibration procedure. A set of rollers facilitates positioning of the target structure on a supporting floor surface during a realignment or recalibration procedure.
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公开(公告)号:US11745271B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-05
申请号:US16917344
申请日:2020-06-30
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: William J. Nelgner
CPC classification number: B23B31/1261 , B23B5/04 , B23B2235/04 , Y10T82/21
Abstract: An adjustable hub adapter for coupling an on-car brake lathe to a wheel hub. An annular support frame coaxially carries an axially bored and threaded central mounting hub with a set of equidistantly spaced spokes. A lug bolt receiver is associated with each spoke, and consists of a receiving tube, a lever arm pivotally coupled to the spoke at a pivot bolt in proximity to the annular support frame. An engagement pin on each lever arm is captured within a synchronizing ring carried on the annular support frame. The rotational movement of any lug bolt receiver about an axis of the pivot bolt imparts rotational movement to the synchronizing ring, and in turn, causes each remaining bolt receiver to rotate about an associated pivot bolt axis, maintaining the lug bolt receivers in a synchronized and symmetric radial displacement from the central mounting hub.
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公开(公告)号:US11639849B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-02
申请号:US17719124
申请日:2022-04-12
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Brian M. Cejka , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Michael T. Stieff
IPC: G01B11/275 , G01B11/27 , G01S7/40 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/497
Abstract: A system and method for aligning a floor target relative to a vehicle, the floor target including a calibration pattern for observation by a vehicle safety system sensor during calibration. The system includes at least one optical projection system consisting of at least one optical projector having an orientable projection axis. The optical projection system is operatively controlled by a processor to orient said projection axis towards a selected location on the floor surface relative to the vehicle, and to activate the optical projected to illuminate a point, a line, or a boundary, against which the floor target is aligned.
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公开(公告)号:US11610184B2
公开(公告)日:2023-03-21
申请号:US16901372
申请日:2020-06-15
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Timothy A. Larson , Daniel G. Eberhart
Abstract: Methods for operating a vehicle inspection or measurement system to facilitate selection of specification sets associated with a vehicle undergoing inspection or measurement based on an evaluation of vehicle identifying features and acquired vehicle measurement.
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公开(公告)号:US11385134B1
公开(公告)日:2022-07-12
申请号:US17165227
申请日:2021-02-02
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Michael T. Stieff , Timothy A. Strege
IPC: G01M17/00 , G01M17/007 , H04N9/31 , G01S13/931 , G07C5/08 , G01S7/40 , G01S17/931 , G01S7/497 , G01S13/86
Abstract: A vehicle service system and method to determine spatial parameters of a vehicle, employing a display system under processor control, to display or project visible indicia onto surfaces in proximity to a vehicle undergoing a safety system service or inspection identifying one or more locations, relative to the determined vehicle centerline or thrust line, at which a calibration fixture, optical target, or simulated test drive imagery is visible for observation by a sensor onboard the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US20220155063A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-19
申请号:US17649865
申请日:2022-02-03
Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
Inventor: Brian M. Cejka , Nicholas J. Colarelli, III , Michael T.. Stieff
IPC: G01B11/275 , G01B11/27 , G01S7/40 , G01M17/06 , G01S7/497
Abstract: A support structure having a vertical element supporting a set of cameras associated with a vehicle measurement or inspection system together with at least one target structure required for realignment or recalibration of onboard vehicle safety system sensors. A camera crossbeam carried by the support structure locates the set of cameras as required to view a vehicle undergoing measurement or inspection. The target structure is affixed to the vertical element of the support structure, at an elevation suitable for observation by at least one vehicle onboard sensors during a realignment or recalibration procedure. A set of rollers facilitates positioning of the target structure on a supporting floor surface during a realignment or recalibration procedure.
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