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Target system, set of target systems and device for optically aligning an axle

US8650766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

9Claims

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Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Guenter Nobis · Wissen, DE
Volker Uffenkamp · Ludwigsburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 28, 2009
Grant date	Feb 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01B2210/16
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A target system for optical chassis alignment includes a target and a target mounting element having a target receiving element to which the target is attached. The target mounting element is attachable to a wheel of a motor vehicle so that the target is aligned at an angle to the wheel center plane. A significant mark at a known distance from a reference plane and at least two additional undetermined marks are situated on the target.

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