WO2017052427A1 - Appareil de rotation de roue mobile et procédé permettant de faire tourner automatiquement une roue d'un véhicule en stationnement - Google Patents

Appareil de rotation de roue mobile et procédé permettant de faire tourner automatiquement une roue d'un véhicule en stationnement Download PDF

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WO2017052427A1
WO2017052427A1 PCT/SE2015/050987 SE2015050987W WO2017052427A1 WO 2017052427 A1 WO2017052427 A1 WO 2017052427A1 SE 2015050987 W SE2015050987 W SE 2015050987W WO 2017052427 A1 WO2017052427 A1 WO 2017052427A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B30/00—Means for holding wheels or parts thereof
    • B60B30/10—Means for holding wheels or parts thereof characterised by being provided on a dolly
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B30/00—Means for holding wheels or parts thereof
    • B60B30/02—Means for holding wheels or parts thereof engaging the tyre, e.g. the tyre being mounted on the wheel rim
    • 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
    • B66F7/24—Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts for raising or lowering vehicles by their own power
    • 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
    • B66F7/24—Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts for raising or lowering vehicles by their own power
    • B66F7/246—Wheel supporting trolleys
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H6/00—Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages
    • E04H6/08—Garages for many vehicles
    • E04H6/12—Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles
    • E04H6/30—Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in horizontal direction only
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H6/00—Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages
    • E04H6/42—Devices or arrangements peculiar to garages, not covered elsewhere, e.g. securing devices, safety devices, monitoring and operating schemes; centering devices
    • E04H6/422—Automatically operated car-parks
    • E04H6/424—Positioning devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B2900/00—Purpose of invention
    • B60B2900/30—Increase in
    • B60B2900/351—Increase in versatility, e.g. usable for different purposes or different arrangements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B2900/00—Purpose of invention
    • B60B2900/50—Improvement of
    • B60B2900/541—Servicing

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  • the present invention relates to a mobile wheel rotating apparatus for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a method for operating a
  • the invention also regards a data medium storing program
  • the present invention concerns the industry for manufacture of wheel rotating devices for
  • the present invention also concerns other
  • the invention is not limited thereto, but can be used for maintenance of aircraft, cars, trailers, trucks etc.
  • Parking a vehicle just a short period of time, i.e. some hours, may also imply a flat-spot tire of a wheel.
  • An object is to prevent vibration of a wheel of a vehicle when run on the ground after it has been stored or parked.
  • a further object is to simplify the maintenance service and provide a controlled maintenance which is automatically monitored and registered.
  • a yet further object is to decrease the maintenance cost for e.g. aircraft or other vehicles, in view of less vibration during run.
  • An object is to increase the passenger comfort of a vehicle, road safety, in view of less vibration during run.
  • a further object is to avoid damages on aircraft or other vehicles due to manually rolling of the wheels.
  • a yet further object is to provide good and high readiness of the vehicle after parking.
  • One aspect of the present invention is to adapt a mobile wheel rotating apparatus to tie-down airport parking, gates, ramps, aprons, hangars etc.
  • a further object is to provide a mobile wheel rotating apparatus that can be used in car garage, such as automated storage and retrieval systems for car parking, salesroom for cars etc.
  • a yet further object is to provide a mobile wheel rotating apparatus that can be used for military platforms.
  • a mobile wheel rotating apparatus for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle parked on a surface, wherein in a loaded state a support structure of the apparatus is brought into frictional engagement with the surface, the apparatus comprises at least two rotatable roller members of the support structure adapted for rotating the wheel between a first position of rest and a second position of rest, a control unit coupled to an electrical motor arranged for driving at least one roller member, the support structure comprises a friction reducing support device permitting motion of the apparatus over the surface in an unloaded state, the control unit is adapted for controlling the electrical motor from at least one predetermined mode of operation, and a user interface coupled to the control unit, which user interface is adapted for selection of the at least predetermined mode of operation.
  • a user can determine the mode of operation by selection directly on a display system of the apparatus or on a display system of e.g. a cell phone or other mobile electronic device.
  • a linking data structure links to the display system comprising a touch screen.
  • the display system may be linked to a plurality of apparatuses.
  • the apparatus easy can be moved to the wheel of the parked vehicle.
  • the apparatus can be driven over the surface by hand (and/or by means of an electrical driving motor) into the position adjacent the wheel of the vehicle.
  • the control unit controls the electrical motor to drive the at least one roller member for rotating the wheel of the parked vehicle.
  • the wheel can be positioned onto the roller members in different ways. In case a ramp section is used having a sloping surface of the apparatus, the vehicle can be rolled by hand onto the apparatus via a sloping surface.
  • the sloping surface comprises a set of motor driven rollers for engagement with the wheel for driving the wheel of the vehicle onto the roller members.
  • the number of predetermined modes of operation is four.
  • a first mode of operation regards continuously rotating the wheel during a short parking period for achieving that the tire of the wheel maintains its circular shape.
  • a second mode of operation regards interval rotation of the wheel in a way so that the wheel not will be positioned in the same position of rest after at least three subsequent interval rotations.
  • a third mode of operation regards a plurality of interval rotations of the wheel and the control unit is set to rotate the wheel continuously shortly before a predetermined time for taxing or driving of the vehicle.
  • a fourth mode of operation regards an interval rotation performance of the control unit fixed by a time table, wherein each time period between two adjoining interval rotations is predetermined from type of vehicle, temperature, air pressure in tire, material of the tire, diameter of the tire, etc.
  • the mode of operation is determined at least by tire diameter and/or tire pressure and/or temperature and/or remaining time to start. In such way is achieved that a distance between wheel and surface avoiding eventual contamination affecting the tire by accidental leaked oil on the surface.
  • control unit is adapted to register the status of interval rotations in view of set parameters.
  • the apparatus comprises a handle for operation of the apparatus.
  • the handle comprises the control unit.
  • the apparatus comprises shims or a plate coupled to adjustment screws for adjustment of the apparatus in relation to inclination of the surface.
  • At least one roller member is formed with a central portion having a smaller diameter to keep the wheel centred between the roller members.
  • service personal can serve the electronics of the apparatus in a convenient way in case an operator display and command input means being positioned in the handle.
  • the apparatus is provided with an additional battery coupled to an alarm
  • the apparatus is provided with an additional battery for supporting a data memory of the apparatus.
  • a mechanical unroll stop is provided to the apparatus.
  • the mechanical unroll stop comprises a toggle link for preventing accidental unrolling of the vehicle from the apparatus.
  • the support structure comprises two mutually arranged support segments being arranged for relative motion towards each other by means of a junction member and the respective support segment comprises one of said roller members for lifting the wheel during said motion.
  • an operator can operate the apparatus in position under the wheel of the vehicle, without the need of rolling the vehicle up onto the apparatus roller member.
  • the operator may in a simple way position the two segments on both sides of the wheel and operate the retraction device to pull the both segments towards each other wherein the wheel of the vehicle is forced in a direction upwards.
  • the friction reducing support device comprises a retraction and expansion mechanism arranged for retraction or expansion of the friction reducing support device into/from the sub-structure.
  • the apparatus can be moved over a floor surface when the wheel of the vehicle is not supported by the apparatus.
  • the apparatus comprises a ramp section having a sloping surface.
  • the ramp section comprises rubber.
  • said toggle link (or other stop member) is retractable into the sloping surface of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus is adapted to be used as a chock.
  • the friction reducing support device is arranged for automatic retraction into the sub-structure by means of the weight of the vehicle so that the sub-structure is brought into contact with the surface.
  • the apparatus comprises a level indicator (e.g. spirit level).
  • the friction reducing support e.g. wheels or rollers arranged retractable in the apparatus and contacting the floor
  • the electrical motor and control unit is supplied from a battery and/or main circuit connection.
  • the friction reducing support comprises a roller device and/or wheel device and/or castor wheel device and/or frictionless cushion member.
  • the roller member is movable in its axial direction relative the support structure.
  • the apparatus automatically will adjust the lateral runout of the tire of the wheel and/or if the wheel is positioned onto the apparatus laterally.
  • control unit is associated with a handhold computer unit comprising software arranged for communication with the control unit.
  • a remote control of the apparatus is provided. An operator can thus operate and monitor the apparatus from a remotely situated position.
  • the apparatus comprises a detector device comprising a liquid sensor and/or torque meter and/or temperature sensor coupled to the control unit.
  • the detector device is coupled to an alarm and data register.
  • a method for operating a mobile wheel rotating apparatus for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle parked on a surface wherein in a loaded state a support structure of the apparatus is brought into frictional engagement with the surface, at least two rotatable roller members of the support structure are adapted for rotating the wheel, a control unit coupled to an electrical motor for driving at least one roller member, the support structure comprises a friction reducing support device permitting motion of the apparatus over the surface in an unloaded state, the control unit is adapted for controlling the electrical motor from at least one predetermined mode of operation, the method comprises the steps of bringing the wheel from the surface onto the roller members; activating the control unit for automatic rotating the wheel at least one predetermined rotation interval; bringing the wheel from the apparatus back to the surface.
  • a mobile wheel rotating apparatus that is easy to handle and that can be used in controlled operation and set from various parameters.
  • the number of predetermined modes of operation is four.
  • a first mode of operation regards continuously rotating the wheel during a short parking period for achieving that the tire of the wheel maintains its circular shape.
  • a second mode of operation regards interval rotation of the wheel in a way so that the wheel not will be positioned in the same position of rest after at least three subsequent interval rotations.
  • a third mode of operation regards a plurality of interval rotations of the wheel and the control unit is set to rotate the wheel continuously shortly before taxing or driving of the vehicle.
  • a fourth mode of operation regards an interval rotation performance of the control unit fixed by a time table, wherein each time period between two adjoining interval rotations is predetermined from type of vehicle, temperature, air pressure in tire, material of the tire, diameter of the tire, etc.
  • a certain type of vehicle model can be subject to a preferred mode of operation which provides optimal service maintenance of the vehicle and that the wheel will be rotated in a controlled manner when the vehicle is parked.
  • the step of bringing the wheel back to the surface comprises the step of locking at least one of the roller members.
  • the step of locking the roller member is performed by turning off the electrical motor.
  • the step of locking the at least one roller member is performed by activating a mechanical locking mechanism.
  • roller member coupled to the electrical motor is locked and hinder to rotation of the roller member when the vehicle is rolled on/from the apparatus.
  • the step of positioning the wheel on the roller members provides automatic retraction of the friction reducing support device into the sub-structure by means of the weight of the vehicle, wherein the sub-structure is brought into contact with the surface.
  • the step of bringing the wheel onto the roller member is followed by a step of extracting the friction reducing support device.
  • the apparatus is positioned in horizontal level by means of level screw and/or shims.
  • the apparatus may comprise wireless units and/or app link and/or battery backup and/or alarm function such as e.g. stop, torque switch, low pressure, low battery level, fuel leak and/or stepping motor as electrical motor.
  • wireless units and/or app link and/or battery backup and/or alarm function such as e.g. stop, torque switch, low pressure, low battery level, fuel leak and/or stepping motor as electrical motor.
  • Figs. 1 a to 1 c illustrate a first example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a second example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus in a perspective view
  • Figs. 3a to 3b illustrate a third example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Figs. 4a to 4b illustrate a fourth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a fifth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Figs. 6a to 6i illustrate an aspect of mode of operation
  • Figs. 7a to 7b illustrate a further aspect of mode of operation;
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a sixth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 9 illustrates a seventh example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 10 illustrates an eighth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 11 illustrates a ninth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 12 illustrates a caster of a tenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 13 illustrates an eleventh example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 14 illustrates the use of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus according to one aspect
  • Fig. 15 illustrates a twelfth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 16 illustrates a thirteenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 17 illustrates a fourteenth example of apparatus adapted for use according to one aspect
  • Figs. 18a to 18c illustrate a fifteenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a further aspect of use of mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Figs. 20a to 20b illustrate flowcharts showing alternative methods of operating a mobile wheel rotating apparatus
  • Fig. 21 illustrates a control unit of a sixteenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus.
  • the mobile wheel rotating apparatus may also in this disclosure be called apparatus.
  • the definition of the state wherein the wheel of the vehicle is positioned on the mobile wheel rotating apparatus is called “loaded state”.
  • the definition of the state wherein the wheel of the vehicle is not positioned on the mobile wheel rotating apparatus is called "unloaded state”.
  • Figs. 1 a to 1c illustrate a first example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • the apparatus 1 is arranged for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle (not shown) parked on a surface 7.
  • Fig.1a is shown a side view and Fig. 1 b shows a view from above.
  • the surface 7 may be a floor, ground surface etc.
  • the definition of parking the vehicle on the surface 7 may include the fact that the vehicle is positioned with at least one of its wheels 3 (see Fig. 3c) on the apparatus 1.
  • a support structure 9 such as a structural frame or hull
  • the apparatus 1 comprises at least two rotatable roller members 11 of the support structure 9.
  • the roller members 11 are adapted to rotate the wheel 3 between a first position of rest and a second position of rest. At least one of the roller members 11 is arranged for driving the wheel 3 to rotate by means of an electrical motor 13.
  • the apparatus 1 further comprises a control unit 15, which is coupled to the electrical motor 13 arranged for driving the at least one roller member 11.
  • the control unit 15 is adapted for controlling the electrical motor 13 from at least one predetermined mode of operation.
  • a lower portion of the support structure 9 comprises a friction reducing support device 16 comprising a retraction and expansion mechanism 17 arranged for retraction or expansion of the friction reducing support device 16 into/from the support structure 9.
  • the friction reducing support device 16 comprises four casters 19 arranged within the support structure 9.
  • the castors 19 are hingedly supported by the support structure 9 and are biased by means of spring members (not shown) to expand from an underside 21 of the support structure 9. That is, the castors 19 will expand from the underside 21 when no vehicle (or additional weight) is in position on the apparatus 1.
  • the support structure 9 of the apparatus 1 will take clearance from the surface 7. An operator (not shown) can thus move the apparatus 1 on the surface 7. Such clearance between the surface 7 and the support structure 9 will permit motion of the apparatus 1 over the surface 7 in the unloaded state.
  • the apparatus 1 furthermore comprises a handle 23 for operation of the apparatus 1 and moving it over the surface 7.
  • the friction reducing support device 16 is thus arranged for automatic retraction of the castors 19 into the support structure 9 by means of the weight of the vehicle so that the support structure 9 is brought into contact with the surface 7.
  • the castors 19 are automatically retracted into the support structure 9 by means of the deadweight of the vehicle compressing the spring members supporting the castors 19 being arranged in the support structure 9.
  • the underside 21 of the support structure 9 is thus brought into frictional engagement with the surface 7 in the loaded state of the support structure 9.
  • Fig. 1 c schematically illustrates positioning of the wheel 3 onto the roller members 1 1.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a ramp section 25 having a sloping surface 27.
  • the wheel 3 is positioned on the roller members 1 1 by rolling the wheel 3 of the vehicle on the sloping surface 27.
  • the control unit 15 controls the electrical motor 13 to drive the at least one roller member 11 for rotating the wheel 3 of the parked vehicle 5.
  • a distance is provided between the wheel 3 and the surface 7 so that eventual contamination on the surface 7 otherwise affecting the wheel (tire) is avoided.
  • the operator enters to the control unit 15 a fourth mode of operation regarding an interval rotation performance.
  • This performance is executed by the control unit 15 by data stored in a data base (not shown) from a fixed time table, wherein each time period between two adjoining interval rotations is predetermined from type of vehicle, temperature, air pressure in tire, material of the tire, diameter of the tire, etc. Thereby is achieved that the wheel 3 can be rotated in a controlled manner when the vehicle 5 is parked.
  • a user interface 10 is coupled to the control unit 15, which user interface 10 is adapted for selection of the at least one predetermined mode of operation.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates in a perspective view a second example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • the roller members 11 in this embodiment are formed with a central portion 29 having a smaller diameter than outer portions 31 of the roller members 11 to keep the wheel (not shown) centred between the roller members 1 1.
  • a control panel 33 of the control unit 15 comprises four predetermined modes of operation.
  • a user interface 10 is thus coupled to the control unit 15, which user interface 10 is adapted for selection of four modes of operation.
  • a first mode of operation regards continuously rotating the wheel during a short parking period for achieving that the tire of the wheel maintains its circular shape.
  • a second mode of operation regards interval rotation of the wheel in a way so that the wheel not will be positioned in the same position of rest after at least three subsequent interval rotations.
  • a third mode of operation regards a plurality of interval rotations of the wheel and the control unit 15 is set to rotate the wheel continuously shortly before taxing or driving of the vehicle.
  • a fourth mode of operation regards an interval rotation performance of the control unit 15 fixed by a time table, wherein each time period between two adjoining interval rotations is predetermined from type of vehicle, temperature, air pressure in tire, material of the tire, diameter of the tire, etc.
  • Figs. 3a to 3b illustrate a third example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • a handle 24 (shown in Fig .3a) of the apparatus 1 comprises a control unit 15.
  • Wheel members 20 of the support structure 9 comprises a retraction and expansion mechanism 17, which is arranged for retraction or expansion of the wheel members 20 into/from the support structure 9.
  • the handle 24 comprises a control panel 33 for controlling hydraulic actuators for lifting the support structure 9 and the wheel 3 of the vehicle from the surface 7.
  • the control panel 33 also is provided for operating ramp sections 25 to be lowered or raised to/from the surface 7 as shown in Fig. 3b.
  • Brake members 35 are provided to brake the wheel members 20 and thereby holding the apparatus 1 in a fixed position on the surface 7.
  • the support structure 9 thus comprises a friction reducing support device 16 (brake members) permitting (no braking of the brake members 35) motion of the apparatus 1 over the surface 7 in an unloaded state but also in a loaded state.
  • Figs. 4a to 4b illustrate a fourth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a support structure 9 and comprises a friction reducing support device 16 consisting of a wide cushion 37 providing an extremely low friction coefficient between the surface 7 and the wide cushion 37 permitting an operator (not shown) to move the apparatus 1 over the surface 7 in an unloaded state.
  • a line 39 is used for easy handling of the mobile apparatus 1.
  • a wheel 3 of a vehicle (not shown) is rolled up on the apparatus 1 in Fig. 4b.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a fifth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • the apparatus 1 is positioned in horizontal level by means of level screws 41 (shims may also be possible to use for levelling the apparatus 1).
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a spirit level 43, which can be used for proper levelling of the apparatus 1.
  • a support structure 9 of the apparatus 1 comprises four rotatable rollers 1 1 rotated by an electrical motor 13.
  • the rollers 11 are adapted for rotating the wheel (not shown) between a first position of rest and a second position of rest.
  • a control unit 15 is set by an operator (not shown) who enters a command for a specific mode of rotation to rotate the wheel continuously shortly before a
  • the control unit 15 performs the step of locking at least one of the rollers 11. This can be achieved by just turning off the electrical motor 13. By holding the rollers 11 , the wheel can be rolled back to the surface 7.
  • Figs. 6a to 6i illustrate one mode of operation according to one example and illustrate a predetermined sequence of rotation depending from actual parameters regarding e.g. type of vehicle, temperature, air pressure in tire, material of the tire, diameter of the tire.
  • This mode of operation regards an interval rotation performance of the control unit (not shown) fixed by a time table, wherein each time period between two adjoining interval rotations being determined beforehand.
  • a wheel 3 of a vehicle is rotated by rollers 11 which are driven by an electrical motor (not shown) controlled by a control unit (not shown).
  • the Fig. 6a illustrates a state of rest indicated by a mark SR being in accordance with reference point RP. After a pre-determined time interval value, which value being evaluated by the control unit of the apparatus, the wheel 3 is rotated a quarter turn to the position in Fig. 6b.
  • the wheel 3 is rotated a further quarter turn to the position in Fig. 6c and then again to the position shown in Fig. 6d.
  • the fourth rotating sequence will be a reduction of angle RA and implies a half quarter turn (45°) as shown in Fig. 6e.
  • the next turn will again be performed as a quarter turn as shown in Fig. 6f. This implies that the wheel 3 in following rotations shown in Figs. 6g and 6h will not have the same state of rest position SR as shown in Figs. 6b to 6d.
  • the next turn is made as one half of last reduction of angle (i.e.
  • control unit register the status of interval rotations in view of set parameters.
  • the registration of data is stored in a data base unit (not shown).
  • Figs. 7a to 7b illustrate a further aspect of mode of operation of an apparatus 1.
  • the interval rotation performance according to this embodiment is performed by the control unit (not shown) by rotating the wheel 3 such that the state of rest SR position of the wheel 3 forms an equilateral triangle. That is, an electrical motor (not shown) rotates the wheel 3 by means of the roller members (e.g. shown in Fig. 6a with reference 11) to a position A in a first step.
  • the electrical motor rotates the wheel 3 to position B in a second step.
  • a third step is made and the wheel is rotated to position C.
  • the fourth step involves that the wheel is rotated to the position D, and then to position E and F.
  • the wheel is rotated to state of rest positions G-H-l in a third equilateral triangle form.
  • Those imaginary three equilateral triangles A-B-C, D-E-F, G-H-l will form a first nine corner (nonagon) star (40° angle between two adjacent corners).
  • Fig. 7b is shown that the corners of the first nonagon formed by the rest positions RS is rotated half the 40° turn (i.e. 20°) constitutes a second nonagon.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a sixth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises roller members 11 being movable in axial direction relative the support structure 9.
  • the axial direction is referred to in this example as the axis around which the roller member 1 1 rotates.
  • the apparatus 1 automatically will adjust the lateral runout of a tire (not shown) of a wheel (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown) and/or if the wheel is positioned onto the apparatus 1 laterally in relation to a central line CL.
  • Pressure spring elements 45 are arranged on both sides of each roller member 1 1 seen in a direction along the axial direction to centre the roller members.
  • Fig. 9 illustrates a seventh example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a control unit 15, which is associated with a handhold computer unit 47 comprising software arranged for communication with the control unit 15.
  • a user interface 10 is coupled to the control unit 15, which user interface 10 is adapted for selection of at least one predetermined mode of operation.
  • the apparatus 1 furthermore comprises a detector device 48 comprising a liquid sensor (not shown) and/or torque meter (not shown) and/or temperature sensor (not shown) coupled to the control unit 15. Thereby is achieved that a remote control of the apparatus 1 is provided. An operator can thus operate (and monitor the state of the wheel of a vehicle) the apparatus 1 from a remotely situated position.
  • Fig. 10 illustrates an eighth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a support fundament 9' for supporting roller members 1 1', 11 ".
  • the support fundament 9' comprises an adjustment device 49 arranged for supporting the roller members 1 1', 1 1 " in different positions relative each other depending on the diameter of the wheel 3.
  • One roller member 1 1 ' (driving) is stationary arranged to the support fundament 9'.
  • the other roller member 11 " can be positioned further away from or nearer to the driving roller member 1 1 " for properly receiving and mating the diameter of the wheel 3 of the vehicle to be parked.
  • Fig. 11 illustrates a ninth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • an operator may use a lifting mechanism 51 to lift the support structure 9 from the surface 7.
  • the lifting mechanism 51 is coupled to wheel members 20 of a wheel member support 52.
  • the wheel members 20 are arranged for automatic retraction into the support structure 9 by means of the deadweight of the vehicle, so that the support structure 9 is brought into contact with the surface 7.
  • a lever 53 can be manually operated and coupled to the wheel member support 52 for activating an expansion of the wheel member 20 from the support structure 9. In such way the vehicle being parked on the apparatuses 1 additionally can be moved over the surface 7.
  • Fig. 12 illustrates a caster wheel 19 of a tenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus.
  • the caster wheel 19 comprises a swivel bearing 55.
  • Fig. 13 illustrates an eleventh example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises modules 57 that are used to be combined for mating a specific type or model of vehicle wheel.
  • the modules 57 are separate ramp units and separate support structure units comprising roller members 1 1 arranged to rotate a wheel (not shown).
  • the modules 57 are coupled to each other depending on wheel composition.
  • the modules 57 can be combined from many types of individual wheels.
  • basic wheeled units such as single-wheel units or bogies composed of multiple wheels (2-wheels of one axle, 4-wheels of two axles, 6-wheels of three axles).
  • Fig. 14 illustrates an apparatus 1 to be used for parking of a car 59 according to one aspect.
  • Four apparatuses 1 are used for storing the car 59.
  • Each wheel 3 of the car 59 is positioned at the respective apparatus 1.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a twelfth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus.
  • An apparatus 1 comprises a sloping surface 27.
  • the sloping surface 27 comprises a set of motor driven rollers 61 for engagement with the wheel 3 of a vehicle for driving the wheel 3 of the vehicle up to the roller members 11 and in position between the respective roller members 11.
  • the motor driven rollers 61 can be driven by a chain and sprocket wheel drive 63.
  • Fig. 16 illustrates a thirteenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus applied to an airport parking 65 for parking of aircraft 67.
  • This embodiment is also designed for the maintenance service and provide a controlled maintenance, which is automatically monitored and registered by a plurality of control units (not shown) of each apparatus.
  • Each control unit is associated with a handhold computer 47 unit comprising software arranged for
  • Fig. 17 illustrates a fourteenth example of apparatus adapted for use of an apparatus 1 for parking of an aircraft 67 according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the apparatuses 1 communicate with each other.
  • One of the apparatuses 1 comprises a main control unit (not shown) for wireless communication with a remote computer 47.
  • FIGs. 18a to 18c illustrate a fifteenth example of a mobile wheel rotating apparatus 1.
  • a support structure 9 of the apparatus 1 comprises two mutually arranged first and second support segments 71', 71" being arranged for relative motion towards each other by means of a junction member 73 and the respective support segment 71', 71 " comprises one of said roller members 11 for lifting the wheel 3 from the surface 7 during said relative motion.
  • Fig. 18a illustrates the apparatus 1 in a view from the side.
  • the first and second support segment 71', 71 " being positioned on each side of the wheel 3 (seen in the direction of vehicle travel). Screw members 75 of the first support segment 71 ' are coupled on both sides of the wheel 3 to the second support segment 71 ".
  • FIG. 18b is shown that a relative motion M between the first and second support segment 71', 71 " is established.
  • the relative motion of the first and second support segments 71', 71 " towards each other will force the wheel 3 upwards marked with U.
  • Fig. 18c is shown in a view from above coupling of the first and second support segments 71', 71 ".
  • a crank 7(or a wrench) is used for bringing the first and second support segments 71', 71 " towards each other.
  • Fig. 19 illustrates a further aspect of the present invention.
  • a laser measuring equipment 79 is placed on the surface 7 on which the vehicle (not shown) shall be parked.
  • the respective apparatus 1 is positioned in proper position determined by the type of vehicle that shall be parked.
  • the positions of the apparatuses 1 are set out by means of the laser measuring equipment 79.
  • the vehicle can thereafter be driven up on the apparatuses 1 by its own power.
  • Figs. 20a to 20b illustrate flowcharts showing alternative methods according to different aspects of the invention.
  • Fig. 20a illustrates a flow chart of the method according to one aspect of the invention.
  • the method starts in a Step 101.
  • Step 102 is provided a method for operating a mobile wheel rotating apparatus for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle.
  • the step 102 comprises the steps of bringing the wheel from the surface onto the roller members, activating the control unit for automatic rotating the wheel at least one
  • Step 103 the method is stopped
  • Fig. 20b illustrates a flow chart of the method according to a further aspect of the invention.
  • the method starts in a Step 201.
  • Step 202 is provided a method for operating a mobile wheel rotating apparatus for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle as in Step 102 in Fig. 20a.
  • Step 203 is a further step of when positioning the wheel on the roller members an automatic retraction of the friction reducing support device into the support structure by means of the weight of the vehicle is achieved, wherein the support structure is brought into contact with the surface.
  • the step of bringing the wheel onto the roller member is followed by a step of expanding the friction reducing support device (not shown in Fig. 20b).
  • step 204 the method is stopped.
  • the control unit 15 of the apparatus 1 may comprise a CPU device 900.
  • the CPU device 900 comprises a non-volatile memory NVM 920 which is a computer memory that can retain stored information even when the computer is not powered.
  • the CPU device 900 further comprises a processing unit 910 and a read/write memory 950.
  • the NVM 920 comprises a first memory unit 930.
  • a computer program (which can be of any type suitable for any operational data) is stored in the first memory unit 930 for controlling the functionality of the CPU device 900.
  • the CPU device 900 comprises a bus controller (not shown), a serial communication port (not shown) providing a physical interface, through which information transfers separately in two directions.
  • the device 900 also comprises any suitable type of I/O module (not shown) providing input/output signal transfer, an A/D converter (not shown) for converting continuously varying signals from detectors (not shown) of the apparatus and other monitoring units (not shown) of the apparatus into binary code suitable for the computer.
  • the CPU device 900 also comprises an input/output unit (not shown) for adaption to time and date.
  • the CPU device 900 also comprises an event counter (not shown) for counting the number of event multiples that occur from independent events in operation.
  • the CPU device 900 includes interrupt units (not shown) associated with the computer for providing a multi-tasking performance and real time computing e.g. mode of operation, sequence of rotation etc.
  • the NVM 920 also includes a second memory unit 940 for external controlled operation.
  • a data medium storing program P comprising routines adapted for controlling the apparatus and for operating the CPU device 900 in the loaded state performing the present method described herein.
  • the data medium storing program P comprises routines for providing proper mode of operation of the apparatus in an automatic or semi-automatic way.
  • the data medium storing program P comprises a program code stored on a medium, which is readable on the computer, for causing the control unit 200 to perform the method for operating a mobile wheel rotating apparatus for automatic rotating a wheel of a vehicle parked on a surface
  • the apparatus in a loaded state comprises a support structure brought into frictional engagement with the surface, at least two rotatable roller members of the support structure are adapted for rotating the wheel, a control unit coupled to an electrical motor for driving at least one roller member, the support structure comprises a friction reducing support device permitting motion of the apparatus over the surface in an unloaded state
  • the control unit is adapted for controlling the electrical motor from at least one predetermined mode of operation
  • the method comprises the steps of bringing the wheel from the surface onto the roller members, activating the control unit for automatic rotating the wheel at least one predetermined rotation interval, bringing the wheel from the apparatus back to the surface.
  • the step of positioning the wheel on the roller members provides automatic retraction of the friction reducing support device into the sub-structure by means of the weight of the vehicle, wherein the sub-structure is brought into contact with the surface and/or the step of bringing the wheel onto the roller member is followed by a step of expanding the friction reducing support device.
  • the data medium storing program P further may be stored in a separate memory 960 and/or in a read/write memory 950.
  • the data medium storing program P is in this embodiment stored in executable or compressed data format.
  • processing unit 910 when the processing unit 910 is described to execute a specific function that involves that the processing unit 910 executes a certain part of the program stored in the separate memory 960 or a certain part of the program stored in the read/write memory 950.
  • the processing unit 910 is associated with a data port 999 for communication via a first data bus 915.
  • the non-volatile memory NVM 920 is adapted for communication with the processing unit 910 via a second data bus 912.
  • the separate memory 960 is adapted for communication with the processing unit 910 via a third data bus 91 1.
  • the read/write memory 950 is adapted to communicate with the processing unit 910 via a fourth data bus 914.
  • the data port 999 is preferably connectable to data links of the apparatus.
  • the data port 999 When data is received by the data port 999, the data will be stored temporary in the second memory unit 940. After that the received data is temporary stored, the processing unit 910 will be ready to execute the program code, according to the above-mentioned procedure.
  • the signals (received by the data port 999) comprise information about operational status of the apparatus, such as e.g. mode of operation, sequence of rotation etc. It could also be operational data regarding actual temperature, oil leakage, historical data regarding previous operation of the vehicle etc.
  • signals received by the data port 999 may contain information about actual take-off of the vehicle. The received signals at the data port 999 can be used by the device 900 for controlling and monitoring the apparatus in a cost-effective way.
  • the signals received by the data port 999 can be used for automatically rotation of the wheel between two positions.
  • the signals can be used for different operations of the apparatus depending on temperature, tire pressure, diameter of the wheel, type of vehicle model etc.
  • the information is preferably measured by means of suitable sensor members of the apparatus.
  • the information can also be manually fed to the control unit 133 via a suitable communication device, such as a personal computer display.
  • Parts of the operation mode can also be executed by the device 900 by means of the processing unit 910, which processing unit 910 runs the data medium storing program P being stored in the separate memory 960 or the read/write memory 950. When the device 900 runs the data medium storing program P, suitable method steps disclosed herein will be executed.
  • a data medium storing program product comprising a program code stored on a medium is also provided, which product is readable on a suitable computer, for performing an operation of the control unit in the method steps according to any of claims 13 to 15, when the data medium storing program P according to claim 16 is run on the CPU device 900 of the control unit 15.
  • the definition of a wheel to be rotated or being rotated may comprise a tire of various material (most common rubber of different types) and which tire has a specific air pressure depending of type/model of vehicle and/or application and/or outer environment.
  • the definition of wheel in this application may be a wheel that comprises a tire.
  • the tire of the wheel of the vehicle (which has been parked for a time) will present a flat-spot. Such flat- spots of the tires cause vibrations of the vehicle when the vehicle moves.
  • the tire will often exhibit a flat-spot after parking in cold temperatures or after a long time.
  • a flat-spot of the tire may also in worse case be permanent.
  • the flat spot characteristics are often a function of internal structure of the tire, the specific material, the tire size, load of the vehicle, ambient temperature and the time spent in stationary position. Also, heavy loads and lack of air pressure in the tire could imply more deflection in the area of the tire being in contact with the surface. Cold temperatures make the rubber compounds of the tire stiffer, whereby the tire will have a tendency to increased flat-spot. As part of avoiding a flat-spot it is important to check and reset tire inflation pressures to those recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle.
  • the apparatus preferably provides monitoring of the air pressure of the tire. An alarm function may suitably be provided for sending an alarm to the user of the apparatus.
  • the control unit is adapted for controlling the electrical motor (for rotating the wheel) from at least one predetermined mode of operation.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil (1) de rotation de roue mobile et un procédé permettant de faire fonctionner l'appareil (1) de rotation de roue mobile pour faire tourner automatiquement une roue (3) d'un véhicule (5) stationné sur une surface (7). Dans un état chargé, une structure de support (9) de l'appareil (1) est amenée en prise par friction avec la surface (7), l'appareil (1) comprend au moins deux éléments (11) de rouleau pouvant tourner de la structure de support (9) conçus pour faire tourner la roue (3) entre une première position de repos et une seconde position de repos, une unité de commande (15) accouplée à un moteur électrique (13) conçue pour entraîner au moins un élément (11) de rouleau. Une interface utilisateur (10) est couplée à l'unité de commande (15), ladite interface utilisateur (10) étant conçue pour sélectionner l'au moins un mode de fonctionnement prédéfini. La structure de support (9) comprend un dispositif de support de réduction de frottement (16) permettant un mouvement de l'appareil (1) au-dessus de la surface (7) dans un état non chargé et l'unité de commande (15) est conçue pour commander l'entraînement du moteur électrique (13) à partir d'au moins un mode de fonctionnement prédéfini.
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