Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Axle
Patent
1991-10-09
1993-10-05
Will, Thomas B.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Axle
3320318, G01B 7315
Patent
active
052493644
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for inspecting the toe-in for a vehicle front axle assembly includes a fixture having a pair of clamps for engaging the axle spindles. The fixture is adjustable to accommodate different length axles and one of the clamps is rotatable to accommodate the toe-in setting. A position indicator is attached to one of the clamps and a position sensor is attached to the other clamp for generating an actual value signal representing the toe-in setting. A bar code reader scans labels on the axle parts to generate an identification signal to a computer. The computer compares the actual toe-in value signal with a desired toe-in value associated with the identification signal in storage to determine whether the axle is "good" or "bad" and generate an appropriate visual display. A label with manufacturing data is printed and attached to "good" axles.
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Clemens William J.
Dana Corporation
Will Thomas B.
LandOfFree
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