Driveline system balancing method and apparatus

Details Driveline system balancing method and apparatus Driveline system balancing method and apparatus

1997-12-15

1999-07-13

Williams, Hezron

Measuring and testing

Rotor unbalance

Dynamic

73475, G01M 122

Patent

active

059229527

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for balancing a combined assembly of a driveshaft and axle. The apparatus includes a fixture for supporting the driveshaft and axle assembly in vehicle position. The rear axle is supported using the attachments where the axle is mounted to the motor vehicle. The assembly is rotated and a sensor detects vibrations. An imbalance calculator determines a weight to be added to the driveline to correct the imbalance.

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Publication "Automotive technology: a systems approach", Jack Erjavec et al, 1992, pp. 697-699.

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