Four-wheel alignment and measuring tool
US4967480A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/255
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for measuring and determining the condition of wheel position and alignment in a unibody automobile, include wheel setback, toe-in, toe-out, front end squareness, camber, caster, wheel base, tram, and tracking in a simple single configuration tool. The basic instrument is a fixture that installs on each wheel within the perimeter of the wheel, and includes angle measuring and distance measuring arms that interplay geometrically to diagnose each required wheel/body condition. Simple mechanical rulers and levers are all that is necessary for use.
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