公开(公告)号：US08955378B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13687861

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Michael D. Gerdes

IPC: G01M1/08 ,  G01M1/22 ,  G01M1/20

CPC classification number: G01M1/20

Abstract: A method for efficiently operating a vehicle wheel balancing system having a wheel mounting structure upon which a vehicle wheel assembly is mounted for rotation during a measurement or service procedure, and a load roller assembly disposed in operative proximity to the wheel mounting structure for engaging a surface of the vehicle wheel assembly and applying a controlled load there to during rotation. After mounting a vehicle wheel assembly to the mounting structure, the wheel assembly is rotationally driven and a measurement of imbalance is initially acquired and the results displayed to an operator. Subsequently, the load roller assembly is engaged with the still rotating wheel, while measurements of radial forces and/or runout of the wheel are acquired, before the wheel rotation is stopped.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效地操作车轮平衡系统的方法，所述车轮平衡系统具有车轮安装结构，在测量或维修过程期间，车轮组件安装在所述车轮组件上以便旋转;以及负载辊组件，其布置在操作接近车轮安装结构处以接合表面 并在旋转期间施加受控负载。 在将车轮组件安装到安装结构之后，轮组件被旋转地驱动，并且最初获得不平衡的测量，并将结果显示给操作者。 随后，在车轮旋转停止之前，负载辊组件与静止旋转的轮接合，同时获取轮的径向力和/或跳动的测量。

公开(公告)号：US20140025251A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13946043

申请日：2013-07-19

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

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

IPC: G01M17/013

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，以利用获取的测量结果向消费者提供与经历测试的轮胎的声学相关的品质因数

公开(公告)号：US20130152679A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13687861

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Michael D. Gerdes

IPC: G01M1/20

CPC classification number: G01M1/20

Abstract: A method for efficiently operating a vehicle wheel balancing system having a wheel mounting structure upon which a vehicle wheel assembly is mounted for rotation during a measurement or service procedure, and a load roller assembly disposed in operative proximity to the wheel mounting structure for engaging a surface of the vehicle wheel assembly and applying a controlled load there to during rotation. After mounting a vehicle wheel assembly to the mounting structure, the wheel assembly is rotationally driven and a measurement of imbalance is initially acquired and the results displayed to an operator. Subsequently, the load roller assembly is engaged with the still rotating wheel, while measurements of radial forces and/or runout of the wheel are acquired, before the wheel rotation is stopped.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效地操作车轮平衡系统的方法，所述车轮平衡系统具有车轮安装结构，在测量或维修过程期间，车轮组件安装在所述车轮组件上以便旋转;以及负载辊组件，其布置在操作接近车轮安装结构处以接合表面 并在旋转期间施加受控负载。 在将车轮组件安装到安装结构之后，轮组件被旋转地驱动，并且最初获得不平衡的测量，并将结果显示给操作者。 随后，在车轮旋转停止之前，负载辊组件与静止旋转的轮接合，同时获取轮的径向力和/或跳动的测量。

公开(公告)号：US09731566B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14531706

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： David A. Voeller ,  Douglas S. Hanneken ,  Steve Molbach ,  Joel Clasquin ,  Michael D. Gerdes

IPC: G01M1/16 ,  G01M1/00 ,  B60C25/05 ,  B60C25/138 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60C25/056 ,  B60C25/138 ,  G01M17/021

Abstract: A tire changer with a controller includes a with a mount assembly adapted for contacting a wheel assembly to mount the wheel to a rotating spindle. The tire changer controller is configured to regulate the operation of a motor, and which is operatively connected to the rotating spindle to rotate the wheel assembly. A sensor coupled to the controller provides a data representative of the rotational position of the wheel assembly about a rotational axis. The controller is further configured to engage a load roller with the wheel assembly to apply a radial force to a tire mounted on a rim of the wheel assembly during rotation of the wheel, and to regulate the operation of a tire handling means and mount assembly, enabling identification, optional marking, and adjustment of the tire angular mounting position relative to the wheel rim.

公开(公告)号：US20140000363A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13927951

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company

Inventor： Joel Clasquin ,  Michael W. Douglas ,  Timothy A. Strege ,  Christopher H. Johnson ,  Michael D. Gerdes ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01M17/02 ,  G01M17/013

Abstract: A method by which a vehicle wheel service system, having at least one load roller for applying a generally radial load to a wheel assembly mounted on a driven spindle shaft during rotation thereof, provides a measurement which is representative of the loaded rolling resistance of the wheel assembly undergoing testing. In order to rotationally drive the spindle shaft with the vehicle wheel assembly mounted there on, energy is supplied to a drive motor operatively coupled to rotationally drive the spindle shaft. By monitoring the amount of energy or drive torque required to rotationally drive the spindle shaft and achieve and maintain a desired rotational speed for the wheel assembly when engaged with the load roller, a measurement which is related to the loaded rolling resistance of the wheel assembly is obtained by the vehicle wheel balancing system.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，通过该方法，具有至少一个用于在旋转时将安装在从动主轴上的轮组件施加大致径向载荷的载荷滚轮的车轮维修系统提供代表轮的负载滚动阻力的测量 组装正在进行测试。 为了在其上安装有车轮组件的情况下旋转地驱动主轴，能量被供应到可操作地联接以驱动主轴的驱动马达。 通过监测旋转驱动主轴所需的能量或驱动扭矩的量，并且当与负载辊接合时实现和保持车轮组件所需的转速，与车轮组件的负载滚动阻力相关的测量是 由车轮平衡系统获得。

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。