EP0996868A4 - DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE CAMERA HEIGHT OF A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT - Google Patents

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE CAMERA HEIGHT OF A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT

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Publication number
EP0996868A4
EP0996868A4 EP98934534A EP98934534A EP0996868A4 EP 0996868 A4 EP0996868 A4 EP 0996868A4 EP 98934534 A EP98934534 A EP 98934534A EP 98934534 A EP98934534 A EP 98934534A EP 0996868 A4 EP0996868 A4 EP 0996868A4
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Prior art keywords
camera
display
wheel alignment
height
vehicle
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EP98934534A
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German (de)
English (en)
French (fr)
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EP0996868A1 (en
Inventor
Technologies Inc Snap-On
Donald Christian
Hoshang Shroff
Gordon Schmeisser
John Hosking
Hugh Brickenden
William Devos
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Snap On Inc
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Snap On Technologies Inc
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Application filed by Snap On Technologies Inc filed Critical Snap On Technologies Inc
Publication of EP0996868A1 publication Critical patent/EP0996868A1/en
Publication of EP0996868A4 publication Critical patent/EP0996868A4/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03B—APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • G03B17/00—Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor
    • 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
    • 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
    • G01B2210/14—One or more cameras or other optical devices capable of acquiring a two-dimensional image
    • G01B2210/143—One or more cameras on each side of a vehicle in the main embodiment
    • 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
    • G01B2210/30—Reference markings, reflector, scale or other passive device

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Closed-Circuit Television Systems (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Cameras Adapted For Combination With Other Photographic Or Optical Apparatuses (AREA)
  • Accessories Of Cameras (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Accommodation For Nursing Or Treatment Tables (AREA)
EP98934534A 1997-07-10 1998-07-10 DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE CAMERA HEIGHT OF A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT Withdrawn EP0996868A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US5218197P 1997-07-10 1997-07-10
US52181P 1997-07-10
PCT/US1998/014568 WO1999003018A1 (en) 1997-07-10 1998-07-10 Apparatus and method for adjusting wheel alignment camera height

Publications (2)

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EP0996868A1 EP0996868A1 (en) 2000-05-03
EP0996868A4 true EP0996868A4 (en) 2002-06-12

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EP98934534A Withdrawn EP0996868A4 (en) 1997-07-10 1998-07-10 DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE CAMERA HEIGHT OF A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT

Country Status (7)

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EP (1) EP0996868A4 (pt)
JP (1) JP2001509606A (pt)
KR (1) KR20010014438A (pt)
AU (1) AU8403198A (pt)
BR (1) BR9810997A (pt)
CA (1) CA2294871A1 (pt)
WO (1) WO1999003018A1 (pt)

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US6823246B2 (en) 2000-04-25 2004-11-23 Snap-On Incorporated Measuring wheel base parallelism with a position determination system
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US6658749B2 (en) * 2000-06-28 2003-12-09 Snap-On Technologies, Inc. 3D machine vision measuring system with vehicle position adjustment mechanism for positioning vehicle
US6560883B2 (en) 2000-06-28 2003-05-13 Snap-On Technologies, Inc. Method and system for conducting wheel alignment
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US8573363B2 (en) * 2010-02-12 2013-11-05 Snap-On Incorporated Apparatus for guiding a vehicle onto a service lift using a machine vision wheel alignment system
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GB2195461A (en) * 1986-08-29 1988-04-07 Photo Me Int Copy camera
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AU8403198A (en) 1999-02-08
EP0996868A1 (en) 2000-05-03
JP2001509606A (ja) 2001-07-24
WO1999003018A1 (en) 1999-01-21
BR9810997A (pt) 2000-08-08
CA2294871A1 (en) 1999-01-21
KR20010014438A (ko) 2001-02-26

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