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System for controlling the geometry of a vehicle wheel

US5156414A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1990
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 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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