Vehicle wheel alignment technology
US9297648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B2210/283
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser square gauge for use with an automobile for measuring camber, toe and wheel offset. The laser square gauge generates a vertical laser datum line off of the wheel. The visible line replaces the cumbersome use of jigs and string lines. The gauge is operable by a single user and generates an accurate, repeatable reference. The reference can be used to easily measure camber, offset, toe-in and toe-out of the other wheels, as well as car body and frame dimensions. The gauge permits easy maintenance of records to check set-up dimensions of each car for each environment, such as a race track. The gauge is particularly useful for setting up the alignment and suspension of high performance racing automobiles.
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