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Wheel balancer with adjustable operator pod

US5311777A · kind A · utility

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3References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1992
Grant dateMay 17, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/904
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses a wheel balancer having a floor standing base and an operator keyboard and display pod mounted to a support above the base. Manually adjustable brackets attaching the substantially L-shaped support to the base and to the pod allow the pod to be adjusted by the operator through four degrees of freedom, including into a space minimizing position for shipping or storage.

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