Automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles

Details Automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles Automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Cabrera, Zoila (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Digital positioning

C414S591000, C414S739000, C212S175000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07376473

ABSTRACT:
An automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles has a rotary column provided with a lift body, which has a support arm. A rotating plate is rotatably mounted to the support arm such that yaw, pitch, and roll of the rotating plate can be controlled separately. Clamping devices are mounted on the rotating plate to selectively clamp an LPG tank. A trunk opening area measuring device includes a base unit, a guide shaft, a ruler shaft, and an encoder. Trunk opening sizes and LPG tank dimensions for various vehicle models are stored in a control computer. When vehicle model is input to the control computer, yaw, pitch, and roll of the rotating plate are adjusted so that the LPG tank can be inserted into a vehicle trunk.

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