Measuring and testing – Vibration – Vibrator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
McCall, Eric S. (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Vibration
Vibrator
Reexamination Certificate
active
11280641
ABSTRACT:
A rattle and noise detection system useful for a large variety of automotive vehicles is provided. The vehicles are examined in a stationary position with one of their tires having been driven onto said detection system. This tire rests against a roller assembly driven by an electromechanical drive train, electrically powered and remotely controlled. Each roller in the assembly can individually rotate around its center axis as the assembly itself rotates over a specific RPM range causing the longitudinal side of each roller to continuously strike the tires' treaded lower half at a predetermined position. This position is primarily a function of the tire size and the roller assembly's diameter and mounting position in the detection system. As the rollers continuously strike the tire, vibrations and shock waves are produced in the vehicle causing and maintaining the same annoying rattles, squeaks and noises noticeable during driving conditions. The detection system operator, who ideally is an automotive technician, is thereby empowered to efficiently locate, repair a problem, and immediately determine the repair's success. A tire positioning and holding system is also devised for operation on a surface that is not essentially level.
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Sauer Edward J.
Sauer Steven J.
AutoTech Innovations LLC
McCall Eric S.
Weiss Bernard M.
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