Fault tolerant wheel alignment head and system
US7684026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B2210/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensing head and system utilizes fault tolerant design and self-diagnosis. Alternative operation modes are provided when one or more functional modules or components fail. Unique designs provide redundant system resources. Self-diagnoses and tests are provided to isolate and identify sources of malfunctions.
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