Method and apparatus for wheel alignment adjustment
US6684516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/255
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheel alignment adjustment system includes sensing apparatus for sensing alignment characteristics of a vehicle to be aligned, and a memory for storing alignment specifications for a plurality of vehicles and alignment adjustment parts. A fixture is provided to secure the sensing apparatus to a wheel hub of the vehicle upon removal of the vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly, and a logic circuit is provided to determine, from sensed alignment characteristics, and corresponding alignment specifications, an adjustment to alter the vehicle alignment characteristics. A display is also included for displaying to a user a representation of the determined alignment. The fixture is configured for attachment to a vehicle wheel hub following removal of a vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly, and provides a mounting to which a wheel alignment sensor or wheel alignment target may be secured, thereby permitting measurement of the vehicle wheel alignment parameters directly from the position and orientation of the vehicle wheel hub.
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