DE4433126B4 - Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Ausrichten von Fahrzeugrädern - Google Patents

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Ausrichten von Fahrzeugrädern Download PDF

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DE4433126B4
DE4433126B4 DE4433126A DE4433126A DE4433126B4 DE 4433126 B4 DE4433126 B4 DE 4433126B4 DE 4433126 A DE4433126 A DE 4433126A DE 4433126 A DE4433126 A DE 4433126A DE 4433126 B4 DE4433126 B4 DE 4433126B4
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D17/00—Means on vehicles for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B11/26—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
    • G01B11/275—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment
    • G01B11/2755—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment using photoelectric detection means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B7/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
    • G01B7/30—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
    • G01B7/315—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B2210/00—Aspects not specifically covered by any group under G01B, e.g. of wheel alignment, caliper-like sensors
    • G01B2210/10—Wheel alignment
    • G01B2210/12—Method or fixture for calibrating the wheel aligner
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B2210/00—Aspects not specifically covered by any group under G01B, e.g. of wheel alignment, caliper-like sensors
    • G01B2210/10—Wheel alignment
    • G01B2210/28—Beam projector and related sensors, camera, inclinometer or other active sensing or projecting device
    • G01B2210/283—Beam projectors and related sensors

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  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices With Unspecified Measuring Means (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
DE4433126A 1993-09-17 1994-09-16 Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Ausrichten von Fahrzeugrädern Expired - Lifetime DE4433126B4 (de)

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US08/122,854 US5531030A (en) 1993-09-17 1993-09-17 Self-calibrating wheel alignment apparatus and method

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JP (1) JP3138156B2 (de)
KR (1) KR100333421B1 (de)
AU (1) AU693102B2 (de)
CA (1) CA2129721A1 (de)
DE (1) DE4433126B4 (de)
FR (1) FR2711424B1 (de)
IT (1) IT1274774B (de)

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KR100333421B1 (ko) 2002-11-27
CA2129721A1 (en) 1995-03-18
IT1274774B (it) 1997-07-24
FR2711424A1 (fr) 1995-04-28
KR950008278A (ko) 1995-04-17
ITMI941886A0 (it) 1994-09-15
AU693102B2 (en) 1998-06-25
AU7288994A (en) 1995-03-30
US5531030A (en) 1996-07-02
ITMI941886A1 (it) 1996-03-15
JPH07103859A (ja) 1995-04-21
JP3138156B2 (ja) 2001-02-26
DE4433126A1 (de) 1995-03-23

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