Geometrical instruments – Straight-line light ray type – Alignment device
Patent
1989-05-08
1990-11-06
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Geometrical instruments
Straight-line light ray type
Alignment device
3320318, G01B 5255
Patent
active
049674803
ABSTRACT:
A device for measuring and determining the condition of wheel position and alignment in a unibody automobile, include wheel setback, toe-in, toe-out, front end squareness, camber, caster, wheel base, tram, and tracking in a simple single configuration tool. The basic instrument is a fixture that installs on each wheel within the perimeter of the wheel, and includes angle measuring and distance measuring arms that interplay geometrically to diagnose each required wheel/body condition. Simple mechanical rulers and levers are all that is necessary for use.
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Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Scanlon Patrick R.
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