Method and apparatus for vehicle alignment

Details Method and apparatus for vehicle alignment Method and apparatus for vehicle alignment

1992-09-30

1994-07-12

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Straight-line light ray type

Alignment device

3320315, 33608, G01B 5255

Patent

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053276558

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for aligning a vehicle having a frame, and a plurality of wheel hubs, and a suspension system operatively connecting the wheel hubs to the frame is provided. The method and apparatus provide sensors for sensing angular relationships between the wheel hubs and the frame in multiple suspension positions, and a computer connected to the sensors for calculating camber, castor and toe based upon the sensed angular relationship and for displaying whether camber, caster and toe are within preset ranges.

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