High volume vehicle inspection system and methods
US9539866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/0175
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inspection system for use in measuring several vehicle conditions in a high volume vehicle inspection line. A plurality of sensors are installed on a vehicle for measuring a plurality of vehicle conditions to assist in the rapid evaluation of critical vehicle conditions or parameters. At least one tool is positioned along a vehicle path in a monitoring station. As the vehicle passes through the monitoring station, the tool received electronic data from the plurality of sensors and displays one or more signals to alert an inspector of acceptable or unacceptable vehicle conditions. In one example, the plurality of sensors includes tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) data from the vehicle tires to rapidly assess the condition of the tire air pressure and other monitored tire conditions.
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