Alignment tool and method of checking wheel alignment

Details Alignment tool and method of checking wheel alignment Alignment tool and method of checking wheel alignment

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2841)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Wheel

C033S264000, C033S283000, C033S391000, C033SDIG021

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913404

ABSTRACT:
An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the vehicle or trailer and the alignment tool provides for self-leveling to enable a user to make various predetermined measurements from the laser marking “+” when aligning the wheels of the vehicle or trailer. The alignment tool also may include a fifth wheel adapter for attaching the alignment tool to a fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer when checking the alignment of a truck trailer.

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