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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7428779 | Endplay measurement tool and method A tool (10) and method for measuring endplay between an axle shaft (36) and an axle hub (34) of an axle assembly. A mounting plate (22) is fastened to the hub, and one end of a through-rod (16) whose ends protrude from opposite end... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7073267 | Gauging apparatus and method A multiple gauge assembly for establishing vehicle wheel rim and tire sizes to prevent interference with vehicle structure facing the wheel, as during directional turning of the wheel on a vehicle wheel mount, about a pivot axis angled relative to the wheel axis, co... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7024788 | Datum point adaptor for vehicle gauging apparatus A datum point adaptor (1) is secured to reference points such as holes, bolts or studs, which form measurement reference points for measuring the alignment of vehicles, especially in the case of collisions and panel beating. The datum point adaptor (1)... | 04/11/2006 |
| 5532816 | Laser tracking wheel alignment measurement apparatus and method The method of the present invention includes the steps of locating a single point on the wheel, rotating the wheel about its central axis of rotation, tracking the position of the single point in three dimensional space while the wheel is in a natural loa... | 07/02/1996 |
| 4942666 | Apparatus for measuring camber, caster and steering axis inclination of a vehicle An apparatus that enables simultaneous readings of the camber, caster and steering axis inclination of the steering components of a front wheel suspension of a vehicle; the apparatus comprises a C-shaped upright, the upper and lower extremities of which e... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4922623 | Gauging system for vehicle alignment equipment An improved measuring system for use in combination with vehicle repair equipment includes a pair of transverse bars mounted at a fixed position in space relative to the vehicle with a longitudinally extending and laterally movable bar assembly attached b... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4898464 | Method and apparatus for determining the position of an object A system and method are provided using a photodetector array for producing an output signal which is compensated for the effects of ambient light, photodetector bias, and the like, wherein the output signal contains information indicative of the position ... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4621435 | Sill attachment underframe measurement system The present invention discloses an apparatus for the measurement of the underframe of a motor vehicle. The apparatus takes the form of a pair of "roof racks" able to be suspended underneath the vehicle by the door sills. A longitudinal arm carrying a poin... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4510694 | Vehicle alignment apparatus and methods Motor vehicle wheel alignment measuring apparatus, which enables measurement of toe-in, lateral offset and out of square conditions with respect to any given set of tires, comprises pairs of frames adapted to be hung by hooks against the side walls of the... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4433489 | Vehicle alignment apparatus and methods Motor vehicle wheel alignment measuring apparatus, which enables measurement of toe-in, lateral offset and out of square conditions with respect to any given set of tires, comprises pairs of frames adapted to be hung by hooks against the side walls of the... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4321754 | Vehicle body-and-frame alignment apparatus A vehicle body-and-frame-alignment apparatus for use in realigning the front inner structures of damaged unitized or unibody constructed vehicles employing sliding strut-shock units as front-end suspension systems, wherein the apparatus is formed by a sub... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4200988 | Wheel alignment checking device A vehicle wheel alignment device for determining or checking the toe of the steerable wheels of a vehicle, and in which device the wheel toe measurements are displayed at the rear and front of the wheels to visually show the toe alignment, as well as bein... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4144652 | Wheel alignment checker tool assembly A pair of frame members are fixedly attached to and in parallel alignment with a pair of front tires of an automobile and so as to provide forwardly extending portions thereof, respectively, upon which are further provided alignment reference means includ... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4006532 | Gauge for measuring vehicle frame alignment A gauge for measuring alignment of a damaged vehicle frame during straigntening thereof includes a body member having a sight member mounted thereon and first and second arms positioned in parallel alignment and extending in opposite directions from a cen... | 02/08/1977 |
| 3977067 | Method and apparatus for indicating and adjusting toe-setting A method and apparatus for indicating and adjusting the toe-setting for a front axle assembly, including means for clamping against oppositely disposed brake backing plate mounting surfaces, with cooperating sensor means for indicating toe-in or toe-out b... | 08/31/1976 |
| 3956829 | Wheel truing aid for bicycles An aid for use in checking bicycle wheels for true rotation including a base having clips thereon for clamped attachment to the bicycle fork or seat stay. A straightedge reference member is positionable alongside the wheel rim. A support member for said r... | 05/18/1976 |
