EP3997415A1 - Vehicle alignment and sensor calibration system - Google Patents

Vehicle alignment and sensor calibration system

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Publication number
EP3997415A1
EP3997415A1 EP20836603.9A EP20836603A EP3997415A1 EP 3997415 A1 EP3997415 A1 EP 3997415A1 EP 20836603 A EP20836603 A EP 20836603A EP 3997415 A1 EP3997415 A1 EP 3997415A1
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Prior art keywords
vehicle
target
orientation
sensor
relative
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German (de)
English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
David M. Deboer
Brecht Desmet
Ryan M. Jefferies
Jon D. Lawrence
Thijs Pirmez
Ward Van De Walle
Fredriek Vanneste
Ben Wahlstrom
Nicholas R. Nelson
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BPG Sales and Technology Investments LLC
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BPG Sales and Technology Investments LLC
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    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66F—HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD
    • B66F7/00—Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts
    • B66F7/06—Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
    • B66F7/065—Scissor linkages, i.e. X-configuration
    • 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
    • G01B2210/14—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
    • G01B2210/28—Beam projector and related sensors, camera, inclinometer or other active sensing or projecting device
    • G01B2210/283—Beam projectors and related sensors
    • G01B2210/286—Projecting a light pattern on the wheel or vehicle body

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  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices With Unspecified Measuring Means (AREA)
  • Radar Systems Or Details Thereof (AREA)
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US201962872908P 2019-07-11 2019-07-11
US202063040083P 2020-06-17 2020-06-17
PCT/IB2020/056533 WO2021005578A1 (en) 2019-07-11 2020-07-11 Vehicle alignment and sensor calibration system

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EP3997415A1 true EP3997415A1 (en) 2022-05-18

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JP (1) JP2022541416A (ja)
KR (1) KR20220032093A (ja)
CN (1) CN114270136A (ja)
AU (1) AU2020309243A1 (ja)
CA (1) CA3146507A1 (ja)
WO (1) WO2021005578A1 (ja)

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KR20220032093A (ko) 2022-03-15
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