FR2570178B1 - Appareil d'alignement des roues d'un vehicule et procede associe - Google Patents

Appareil d'alignement des roues d'un vehicule et procede associe

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FR2570178B1
FR2570178B1 FR858513262A FR8513262A FR2570178B1 FR 2570178 B1 FR2570178 B1 FR 2570178B1 FR 858513262 A FR858513262 A FR 858513262A FR 8513262 A FR8513262 A FR 8513262A FR 2570178 B1 FR2570178 B1 FR 2570178B1
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vehicle wheel
alignment apparatus
related method
wheel alignment
vehicle
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Raymond Titsworth
J Tom Lipe
James L Dale
Hanford D Monroe
Jerry M Hill
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FMC Corp
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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
    • 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
    • G01B2210/26—Algorithms, instructions, databases, computerized methods and graphical user interfaces employed by a user in conjunction with 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
    • 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
    • G01B2210/306—Mirror, prism or other reflector

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices With Unspecified Measuring Means (AREA)
  • Arrangements For Transmission Of Measured Signals (AREA)
FR858513262A 1984-09-07 1985-09-06 Appareil d'alignement des roues d'un vehicule et procede associe Expired - Lifetime FR2570178B1 (fr)

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US06/648,422 US4931964A (en) 1984-09-07 1984-09-07 Vehicle wheel alignment apparatus and method

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FR2570178A1 FR2570178A1 (fr) 1986-03-14
FR2570178B1 true FR2570178B1 (fr) 1991-04-12

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US (1) US4931964A (fr)
JP (2) JP2581537B2 (fr)
AU (2) AU581665B2 (fr)
CA (1) CA1241446A (fr)
DE (1) DE3531459A1 (fr)
DK (2) DK168968B1 (fr)
FR (1) FR2570178B1 (fr)
IT (1) IT1185695B (fr)

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IT1185695B (it) 1987-11-12
DK99693A (da) 1993-09-03
AU581665B2 (en) 1989-03-02
FR2570178A1 (fr) 1986-03-14
JPH08285573A (ja) 1996-11-01
CA1241446A (fr) 1988-08-30
JP2581537B2 (ja) 1997-02-12
JPS6166916A (ja) 1986-04-05
DK99693D0 (da) 1993-09-03
DE3531459A1 (de) 1986-03-20
IT8522090A0 (it) 1985-09-09
AU4389185A (en) 1986-03-13
DE3531459C2 (fr) 1991-02-14
AU2197888A (en) 1988-12-22
DK406585D0 (da) 1985-09-06
US4931964A (en) 1990-06-05
JP3095995B2 (ja) 2000-10-10
AU601076B2 (en) 1990-08-30
DK168968B1 (da) 1994-07-18
DK406585A (da) 1986-03-08

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