Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Wheel
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Wheel
C033S203180
Reexamination Certificate
active
06931736
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for inspecting wheel alignment employ an optical target mounted on a wheel of a motor vehicle, a support mounting a camera above ground for generating image information of the optical target that falls within the camera's field of view, and a pivotal connection between the camera and the support,. The pivotal connection allows vertical pivotation of the camera through a range of pivotation sufficient to maintain the target in the field of view of the camera during displacement of the vehicle between raised and lowered positions of a vehicle lift carrying the vehicle. Images of the target captured by the camera are analysed to generate wheel alignment information.
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Bennett G. Bradley
Long Brian M.
Magnum Marketing Ltd.
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