System for controlling the geometry of a vehicle wheel
US5156414A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/62
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Device for adjusting the geometry of a vehicle wheel (14) consisting of a hub-holder (40) designed to accommodate the wheel (14) during rotation, the hub-holder (40) being fixed to the vehicle by means of at least one suspension element (18, 38) which is free to pivot in relation to the vehicle. According to said invention, the suspension element (18, 38) is fixed to the vehicle by means of at least one eccentric (32) which can be rotated in order to vary the angle between the suspension element (18, 38) and the vehicle.
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