Microelectronic vehicle service system sensor

Details Microelectronic vehicle service system sensor Microelectronic vehicle service system sensor

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)

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C033S203120

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07100289

ABSTRACT:
Compact and robust sensors for utilization with vehicle wheel alignment angle sensor units and vehicle service devices. The sensors incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical devices configured to measure movement and/or orientation of the sensor about one or more orthogonal axes, such as when a wheel alignment angle sensor unit is coupled to a vehicle wheel during a vehicle wheel alignment angle measurement procedure, or when a vehicle lift system is articulated to raise or lower a vehicle. The sensor are further configured to provide output signals representative of the measured movement and/or orientation to a vehicle wheel alignment system processor or vehicle service device controller.

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