Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
033286000 | Alignment device | 61 |
20080209745 | LASER MARKER - To obtain a laser marker capable of effectively reducing an impact force applied to essential components of the laser marker including a gimbal mechanism, a light source unit holder, and a light source unit when the laser marker falls, and in particular, capable of reducing damage to the gimbal mechanism, a main body case including a gimbal mechanism, a light source unit holder suspended swingably by the gimbal mechanism, light source units attached to the light source unit holder and outputting a projection line beam, a base supporting the main body case, and a plurality of legs provided at the bottom of the base and supporting the base are provided, and the base and each leg are coupled via an elastic body that bends when an impact in the vertical direction is applied. | 09-04-2008 |
20080222905 | LASER MARKER - A laser marker capable of emitting laser light with its optimum intensity in accordance with a level of illuminance at any environment where the laser marker is used. The laser marker includes a stand and a cover rotatably provided on the stand. The cover accommodates therein a laser unit that emits laser light outside of the cover through a window formed in the cover. Laser light intensity changing unit is provided, which changes the intensity of the laser light to be emitted from the laser unit in accordance with the illuminance at the environment, the illuminance being detected by a illuminance sensor provided on the cover. | 09-18-2008 |
20080276473 | Method of projecting zero-convergence aiming beam on a target and zero-convergence laser aiming system - A method of projecting a zero-convergence aiming beam on a target and a zero-convergence laser aiming system are disclosed. The method comprises steps of sending a first linear beam from a first laser module on the target; sending a second linear beam from a second laser module on the target, the first and second linear beams being mutually oriented in a non-parallel manner to create on the target the aiming beam projection as an “X” intersection to ensure accurate and convenient shooting regardless of the distance to the target and the skill or experience of an operator. The laser aiming system is adjustably fixed to a tube and aligned with an axis line of said tube, and comprises a first laser module sending a first linear beam on the target; a second laser module sending a second linear beam on the target, the first and second linear beams being mutually oriented in a non-parallel manner. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282561 | LASER REFERENCE DEVICE - The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a direction parallel to the surface. A turret carrying the laser module is rotatable about first and second orthogonal axes. The laser module is also rotatable relative to the turret about a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes. | 11-20-2008 |
20080301955 | Cross laser device for installation of plate-shaped or board-shaped floor covering elements - Cross laser device for installing plate- or board-shaped floor covering elements, in particular tiles, on a flat substrate ( | 12-11-2008 |
20080313914 | VEHICULAR CRASH TEST MEASURING SYSTEM - A fixture for positioning an ATD relative to a vehicle includes a housing attached to the vehicle having a first end and a second end. A locator is mounted on the housing and is movable along the housing between the first end and the second end to identify a position of the ATD relative to the housing. A target is disposed on the ATD and is spaced apart from the housing for alignment with the locator. A first measurement device outputs an angle of the housing that identifies an angular position of the target relative to a plane extending through the first end of the housing. | 12-25-2008 |
20090000135 | Service Entrance Level - A service entrance level includes a generally cylindrical housing that is at least partly sized to mate with an aperture. The generally cylindrical housing includes a planar face and a curved face. One or more level indicators are mounted to the housing, and the one or more level indicators are arranged to indicate the orientation of the housing in at least two axes. An illuminator, coupled to the housing, is arranged to emit a beam in a direction parallel to the curved face of the housing. | 01-01-2009 |
20090133274 | Method and Apparatus for Pipe Alignment Tool - A method and apparatus for a pipe alignment tool have been described. A laser is inserted into the end of a pipe and projects a laser beam indicative of the longitudinal axis of the pipe. | 05-28-2009 |
20090211105 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE ALIGNMENT OF TWO ROTATABLE MACHINE PARTS, THE ALIGNMENT OF TWO HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MACHINE PARTS OR FOR TESTING A COMPONENT FOR STRAIGHTNESS ALONG A LENGTHWISE SIDE - A process and a corresponding device for determining the alignment of two rotatable machine parts, the alignment of two hollow cylindrical machine parts or for testing a component for straightness along one lengthwise side, with a first measurement unit with a light source for emitting a light beam which has been expanded in one plane, and a second measurement unit with an optical detector unit which has two linear sensors which are arranged parallel to one another, and with an evaluation unit to evaluate a light pattern which has been produced by the two-dimensionally expanded light beam for determining the misalignment of the axes of the machine parts relative to one another, or optionally, the straightness of the component, by the determination the points of incidence of the two-dimensionally expanded light beam on the sensors. | 08-27-2009 |
20090235542 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - An apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional image display device attaches a display panel displaying an image to a lens plate having a lenticular lens, and includes: a display controller configured to display a positioning image on the display panel; an imager configured to take an image of the display panel through the lens plate, the display panel displaying the positioning image thereon; an obtaining unit configured to obtain a relative position of the display panel to the lenticular lens in a plane direction on the basis of an image thus taken; and a moving mechanism configured to perform positioning of the display panel relative to the lenticular lens by moving the display panel relative to the lens plate based on the relative position thus obtained. | 09-24-2009 |
20090260239 | Rotary Boring Tool Alignment and Depth Indication System - A system for a rotary boring tool that enables a user of the tool to align the tool perpendicularly with respect to a work surface of a work piece. In one embodiment the system enables a user to gauge distance or depth drilled into the work piece. | 10-22-2009 |
20100018067 | Laser guiding device for machine tools - A laser guiding device for machine tools includes a casing, a circuit board and a laser module. The casing includes a base with a through-hole and a top cap covering the base. The circuit board is disposed on the base. The laser module is disposed on the base and electrically connected with the circuit board. The laser module is disposed corresponding to the through-hole of the base. An elastic body and a thread adjustment element are respectively disposed beneath and on the laser module and respectively abut against a bottom and a top of the laser module. Accordingly, the present invention can adjust the angle of the laser module via locking or releasing the thread adjustment element so that laser light is emitted along the correct direction. | 01-28-2010 |
20100095540 | CONSTRUCTION HOLE ALIGNMENT DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - A construction hole alignment device includes a tapered body having a smaller diameter first end, a larger diameter second end, and a series of stepped sections having progressively larger diameters extending between the first and second ends. The body has a central axis extending between the first and second ends, and the first end of the body includes a center aligned with the central axis. Each of the stepped sections has an annular outer wall. The tapered body includes flanges extending outwardly from the central axis for interconnecting adjacent stepped sections. The tapered body is insertable into a first construction hole until the outer diameter of one of the stepped sections matches the inner diameter of the first construction hole, whereby the center at the first end of the inserted body defines a target location for a second construction hole on a second floor. | 04-22-2010 |
20100107431 | Apparatus and Method for Positioning a Workpiece - A stage for aligning a workpiece relative to analysing apparatus. The stage has a platform and means for maintaining a workpiece on the platform. The platform is operable to tilt relative to the analysing apparatus and thereby rotate the workpiece relative to the analysing apparatus. | 05-06-2010 |
20100170099 | POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR LASER ALIGNMENT TOOLS - A laser alignment tool positioning system, includes a magnetically susceptible laser platform having a first mounting surface and an opposing second surface; a mounting post extending from the laser platform; a target on the mounting surface marking the mounting post centerpoint, and a plurality of mounting post adaptors. The laser platform may include magnets proximal to the mounting post base. A semi-rigid offset portion with threaded ends is provided, with an adaptor having a threaded portion to couple to the threaded ends and a slip fitting to couple to the mounting post adaptor. The mounting post may include an interior threaded portion to couple to the offset portion threaded ends. The target includes concentric circles indicating selected pipe sizes, with the concentric circles and mounting post adaptors including color coding corresponding to the selected pipe sizes. The positioning system may include a level indicator mounted to the laser platform. | 07-08-2010 |
20110094116 | PULLEY ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A pulley alignment apparatus including an elongated body having a mounting surface, two elongated legs extending outward from the mounting surface, each of the legs terminating at a tip, a laser supported by the body, wherein the laser is configured to project a planar beam, a power supply for supplying electrical power to the laser, a normally-open switch configured to detect contact between the body and a pulley, wherein the switch electrically couples the laser with the power supply when the contact is detected, and a magnet supported by the body proximate the mounting surface. | 04-28-2011 |
20110167656 | LASER MODULE CO-AXIS ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE - A laser module co-axis adjustment structure includes a laser module that includes an optical module and a laser diode housed inside a hollow casing and a circuit board for controlling the laser diode to emit a laser beam through the optical module, and an eccentric sleeve, which is rotatable relative to the casing through 360-degrees and has an eccentrically disposed inside sloping surface stopped against the periphery of the hollow casing of the laser module for enabling the eccentric sleeve to be rotated relative to the laser module to adjust the mechanical axis of the eccentric sleeve into alignment with the optical axis of the optical module of the laser module. The eccentric sleeve and the hollow casing may be affixed with an adhesive after calibration of the alignment. | 07-14-2011 |
20110219633 | Apparatus and methods for determining angular offset between objects - Apparatuses and methods for determining angular offset and facilitating engagement between conduits, vessels, and/or other objects are disclosed. A plurality of members are provided, each member being pivotally connected to at least one adjacent member. One or more measurement devices are provided in association with adjacent members, such that the angular relationship between adjacent members can be measured. In use, the apparatus is secured to a first object, while a laser or other visual indication device is used to produce a visible indication. The members are moved relative to one another to position the visible indication on a second object. The measurement devices can then be used to determine the angular relationship between the members, thereby enabling the angular offset between the first and second objects to be determined. Using this information, the optimal route, number, and/or angles for a conduit string engaging the two objects can be calculated. | 09-15-2011 |
20110265336 | LASER LINE GENERATOR HAVING THREE INTERSECTING LIGHT PLANES - An improved laser line generating device is provided for use in construction layout tasks. The laser line generating device is comprised of a first laser light generator operable to emit from a housing a first plane of light having a fan angle greater than 180° and arranged in the housing to project the first plane of light perpendicular to a horizontal plane; and a second laser light generator operable to emit from the housing a second plane of light having a fan angle greater than 180° and arranged in the housing to project the second plane of light perpendicular to the first plane of light and perpendicular to the horizontal plane, such that the first plane of light intersects with the second plane of light at two points. | 11-03-2011 |
20120079730 | Chuck Alignment Apparatus - The invention pertains to the alignment of chucks used in the web handling industry. The device includes specialized mounting features to align a light beam with a given chuck. Two of these assemblies are positioned such that each light beam aligns with the other. In this orientation the two chucks are aligned. | 04-05-2012 |
20120117813 | Enclosure Alignment System - A pipe alignment device and method is provided for locating and identifying the receiving end of pipe or conduit wherein the invention allows an individual to pinpoint the destination of any pipe or round chase from its origin. This process eliminates the need for multiple measurements to recreate the parameters of the origin at the destination. | 05-17-2012 |
20120210589 | QUANTUM CASCADE LASER SUITABLE FOR PORTABLE APPLICATIONS - A highly portable, high-powered infrared laser source is produced by intermittent operation of a quantum cascade laser power regulated to a predetermined operating range that permits passive cooling. The regulation process may boost battery voltage allowing the use of a more compact, low-voltage batteries. | 08-23-2012 |
20120297636 | Levels and Leveling Systems - Embodiments of the present invention include levels, level assemblies and/or apparatus for leveling. Certain embodiments of the present invention are advantageous for the adjustment and leveling of cutting instruments, such as the blades of a mower. | 11-29-2012 |
20120311878 | APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING AND LEVELING A SERVER RACK RAIL - An apparatus for aligning a rail in a computer server rack has a laser transmitter for generating a laser dot. The apparatus has a prism for converting the laser dot into a laser line. The apparatus has a laser lens for projecting the laser line. The apparatus has an elongated bar for positioning the apparatus on a rack post, such that the laser line is projected perpendicular to the rack post. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317824 | Laser Square - A square includes a laser indicator and comprises a two-part body with a channel running between them defining a pair of perpendicular arms. The channel holds a cavity for a battery or other portable power source as part of an electrical circuit. One or both arms may include a scale as well as an elongate opening on the top of the arm for a handle to move a laser/indicator back and forth along the opening. The arms preferably include a pair of bus bars to conduct electricity from the power source to the laser. The second arm may also include a laser light source that is capable of moving in a direction parallel to the arm, as well as rotating in place. | 12-20-2012 |
20130074351 | FIREARM LASER SIGHT ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY - A firearm laser sight alignment assembly includes a laser module for emitting a beam along an optical axis, the laser module having an outer seat. The alignment assembly encompasses a resilient grommet mechanically engaging the outer seat in a first adhesive free interference fit. The grommet includes an external seat sized to form adhesive free interferences fits with a laser cover and the housing, as the laser cover engages the housing to retain the grommet with respect to the housing and the laser cover. Upon operable assembly, the interference fits substantially preclude axial and longitudinal movement between the grommet and the laser module as well as the grommet and the laser cover and housing, while allowing angular movement of the laser module to a desired alignment position. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074352 | Laser Line Generator Having Three Intersecting Light Planes - An improved laser line generating device is provided for use in construction layout tasks. The laser line generating device is comprised of a first laser light generator operable to emit from a housing a first plane of light having a fan angle greater than 180° and arranged in the housing to project the first plane of light perpendicular to a horizontal plane; and a second laser light generator operable to emit from the housing a second plane of light having a fan angle greater than 180° and arranged in the housing to project the second plane of light perpendicular to the first plane of light and perpendicular to the horizontal plane, such that the first plane of light intersects with the second plane of light at two points. | 03-28-2013 |
20130145635 | WRITING GUIDE - The provided writer guide facilitates the operator in creating a craft project or scrap book page with the desired aesthetic effect. The writer guide emits a laser beam guide line across a medium in a position desirable to the operator. The operator may utilize the guide line for activities that may include but are not limited to writing, printing, scripting, placing, designing, creating, and positioning of components to achieve an aesthetically pleasing product. | 06-13-2013 |
20130160310 | LASER SYSTEM FOR CREATING A LINEAR LASER MARKING - A laser system for creating a linear laser marking, including a radiation source that emits a laser beam and that emits it along a direction of propagation, a focusing lens assembly with an optical axis, and a conical mirror that, at least in certain areas, is configured as a straight cone with a cone axis and a reflecting lateral surface. The conical mirror is arranged in the beam path of the laser beam behind the focusing lens assembly, and the cone axis is oriented parallel to the optical axis of the focusing lens assembly. The direction of propagation of the laser beam is inclined at an angle relative to the optical axis of the focusing lens assembly. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167385 | CONTROL METHOD FOR PRODUCING GROUND MARKINGS, AND REFERENCE BEAM GENERATOR - The invention relates to a control method for producing ground markings, with a reference beam generator for determining a reference plane, a reception of the reference beams by means of an optical detector, wherein the position of an application unit for the marking substance can be derived relative to the reference plane by using the received reference beams, a derivation of the orientation relative to the reference plane, and a control of an application of the marking substance to produce ground markings according to the orientation. According to the method, the intensity in the solid angle covered by the reference beam is varied in time during the production of the marking. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174432 | Attachment Device And Total Station - An attachment device | 07-11-2013 |
20130269194 | Alignment Head System - An alignment head system ( | 10-17-2013 |
20130326893 | TELESCOPIC SIGHT ALIGNMENT TOOL - The telescopic sight alignment tool is used to align the horizontal and vertical axes of the scope with corresponding axes of the firearm upon which the scope is mounted. The tool comprises a unitary structure having a plate with a vertical crosshair alignment slit, with an ocular seat extending forward from the lower portion of the plate. Upper and lower alignment indicators extend from the plate. Alternative embodiments provide variations upon the alignment indicators. The tool is placed upon the ocular of the scope and secured adjustably thereon with an elastic band. The tool is rotated to align the slit precisely with the vertical crosshair of the scope. The scope is then rotated in its mounts until at least one of the indicators of the tool is aligned with an element of the firearm, e.g., front sight, tang of the action, etc., and the mounts tightened to secure the scope. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340267 | Light-Enabled Plumb Indicator and Wall Brace Device - A device for positioning an object such as a framed wall plumb or perpendicular relative to a support surface therefor. The device features first and second elongated members which are rotationally engaged. With a first end of the second elongated member engaged to the vertically disposed object, and the distal end of the first elongated member positioned upon the support surface, a tilting of the wall is accomplished by pressure applied to a handle portion of the second elongated member. The tilting causes movement of a projected light beam from a position at the first end of the second elongated member. Continued tilting allows a user to align an illumination point of the light beam, with a mark on the support surface, and ascertain the object is plumb relative to the support surface. | 12-26-2013 |
20140115907 | PIPE AND CONDUIT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A laser alignment device for use with rigid tubing of varying diameters, such as electrical conduit or plumbing piping. An embodiment of the laser alignment device includes a slide mechanism with a number of measurement indicator markings on at least one face. The slide mechanism allows the laser position to be adjusted depending on the diameter of the tubing. The primary function of the alignment device is to produce a laser beam at or near the dead-center of the tubing as it is being installed. This allows the installer to quickly ensure that existing or new sections of tubing are installed correctly and in-line. A plurality of mirror attachments may be used to alter the direction of the laser beam for turns or bends in the run of the length of tubing. | 05-01-2014 |
20140173922 | LASER POSITIONER FOR PUNCHING MACHINES - Laser positioner for punching machines made up of two laser emitters ( | 06-26-2014 |
20140202013 | Laser Generated Measuring Device - The present invention relates to a laser-based measuring device which can be used to measure geometrical sizes and lines of a plane from a distance away. The device comprises a hand-held or mountable housing unit containing a laser projector, two pivotally fixed mirrors moveable by a first and second motor respectively, and at least one range finder, wherein the laser generates a visible line whose width is determined by the on time of the laser the angle of reflection of the first mirror and the rotational speed of the second mirror. The range finder(s) project the laser beam through a marked lens which then illuminate a ruled line or grid upon the planar surface to be measured. | 07-24-2014 |
20140250704 | LASER ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR CIRCULAR SAW - A laser alignment device for a circular saw includes a base located on a blade guard of the circular saw, and a laser module mounted at the base. The laser module includes a retaining seat pivotally connected to the base, an auxiliary seat mounted at the retaining seat, and a laser beam generator installed in the auxiliary seat. A first adjusting unit includes a first knob and a first eccentric shaft connected to the first knob and coupled to a first elongated slot in the retaining seat for allowing adjustment of the angle of inclination of the laser beam generator by rotating the first knob. A second adjusting unit includes a second knob and a second eccentric shaft connected to the second knob and coupled to a second elongated slot in the auxiliary seat for allowing adjustment of the angular position of the laser beam generator by rotating the second knob. | 09-11-2014 |
20150013175 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING BEAMS AND HOLDING THEM IN POSITION - The device ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150033567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANGULAR DIFFERENCES ON A POTENTIALLY MOVING OBJECT - A boresight alignment system is disclosed. The system comprises a frame movement sensor operable to determine a reference position on an object, a frame alignment sensor operable to determine a first boresight position on the object, a data acquisition processing unit in communication with the frame movement and frame alignment sensors and a display processing unit in communication with the data acquisition processing unit. The display processing unit is operable to display near real time attitude data measured by the frame movement and frame alignment sensors. The data acquisition processing unit comprises program instructions to correct for angular differences with respect to a reference position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150052764 | BELT ALIGNMENT TOOL AND SYSTEM OF USE - A system for alignment of a pulley system and a method of use are provided. A laser alignment tool includes an arcuate front surface having a target pattern of parallel vertical lines. The tool is provided with a laser light source that projects a laser light beam through an aperture in the front surface. A pair of laser alignment tools may be mounted on two pulleys of a pulley system such that the laser light beams are displayed on the target pattern of the opposite laser alignment tool. In the event of a misalignment, the laser light beams displayed on the target patterns do not align with the vertical lines thereon. A user may adjust the pulleys so that the laser light beams produced by each laser alignment tool are aligned with the vertical lines of the opposite laser alignment tool to achieve alignment of the pulley system. | 02-26-2015 |
20150338207 | Laser Centering Tool For Surface Areas - A laser centering tool for surface areas used to find the center point of a surface. The laser centering tool uses single or multiple laser sources to project a plurality of lines on a horizontal or vertical surface. It may comprise of multiple lasers, rotational plates, prism, beam splitter, gear housing, and/or a gear mechanism. At least one center laser line remains stationary between at least two edge laser lines. The edge lasers may be moved to outline the edge of a surface. At least one center laser projects a beam that indicates the center point of the edge lasers. The edge laser lines may be moved by rotational plates, a set of mirrors, or prism. | 11-26-2015 |
20220136829 | Laser Level Alignment Tool - A laser level alignment tool is shown. The laser level alignment tool includes magnetic mounts located along a perimeter of body. A laser level is coupled to the body off center from a center point of the laser level alignment tool. The magnetic mounts may be height adjustable relative to the body. | 05-05-2022 |
033287000 | Railway track | 1 |
20100154233 | METHOD OF MEASURING A TRACK POSITION - Measurement of a track position is carried out in successive measurement sections ( | 06-24-2010 |
033288000 | Vehicle chassis, running gear or headlamp | 15 |
20080263878 | ADAPTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMIC RECALIBRATION - A system and method for dynamically recalibrating an adaptive lighting system includes a control module configured to instruct a motor to rotate a lamp to a first hard stop when the lamp positioned at a first soft stop. The system recalibrates the control module using the first hard stop as a reference point. | 10-30-2008 |
20080289202 | Method and apparatus for wheel alignment - A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D spatial relationship with one another. | 11-27-2008 |
20090094845 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE MEASURING OF ANGLES OF WHEELS AND AXLES - Method and device for the measuring of angles of axles at which on the axle or wheel in question that is to be measured are arranged two with a camera registrable markers ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090106990 | Dynamic axle alignment system onboard a vehicle - The present invention relates to a dynamic axle alignment system onboard a vehicle for determining the perpendicular position of axle ( | 04-30-2009 |
20100088909 | VEHICLE DRIVE AXIS ALIGNMENT DEVICE - An alignment device measures an angular offset between a vehicle body axis and a vehicle drive axis. The device includes an arm having a mounting portion for mounting to a vehicle such that the arm is aligned with the vehicle body axis. A wheel support member is coupled to the arm for rotation relative to the arm. A wheel is rotatably supported by the wheel support member and configured to roll on a ground surface, such that the wheel and the wheel support member are configured to self-align with the vehicle drive axis when the arm is mounted to the vehicle and the vehicle is driven on the ground surface. An indicator displays the angular offset between the wheel support member and the arm, which is indicative of the angular offset between the vehicle body axis and the vehicle drive axis. A method of carrying out a measurement with the device is also disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100186244 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICES - A system for aligning a device on a body of a vehicle relative to a drive axis of the vehicle defined by a pair of rear wheels. A bar is configured to be wedged against the pair of rear wheels to assume an orientation perpendicular to the vehicle drive axis. A target is configured to be positioned in the line of sight of the device to be oriented. Two substantially equal length elongated members are coupled between the bar and the target such that a parallelogram is created by the bar, the target, and the two elongated members, regardless of the position of the target relative to the vehicle and the bar. Multiple alignment methods are capable of being carried out with the alignment system. | 07-29-2010 |
20100212170 | Laser Line Convergence Vehicle Alignment System - A system for aligning a vehicle to an object and a method for calibrating same is disclosed. The system comprises three light sources which are calibrated when the vehicle and object are in desired alignment. After initial calibration, the light sources project images which converge in a predetermined configuration on a reflecting surface. The reflecting surface is positioned in a fixed location relative to the object to which the vehicle is being aligned. The convergence of the projected images indicates to the operator of the vehicle that the vehicle and the object are in desired alignment. The light sources may be rotatably attached to the vehicle such that the roll, pitch, and yaw of each light source may be adjusted during calibration. | 08-26-2010 |
20110078912 | ALIGNMENT TOOL AND METHOD OF CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT - An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the vehicle or trailer and the alignment tool provides for self-leveling to enable a user to make various predetermined measurements from the laser marking “+” when aligning the wheels of the vehicle or trailer. The alignment tool also may include a fifth wheel adapter for attaching the alignment tool to a fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer when checking the alignment of a truck trailer. | 04-07-2011 |
20110146089 | LIGHTWEIGHT WHEEL CLAMP FOR VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A lightweight wheel clamp assembly is provided for attaching to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The assembly comprises a first bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a second bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a handle rotatably mounted to the second bracket; and a rod having a threaded portion and an attachment portion near a first end of the rod. The first bracket is attachable to the attachment portion of the rod, and the handle is threaded to engage the threaded portion of the rod, such that when a user grasps and rotates the handle, a distance between the first and second brackets can be adjusted to rigidly attach the wheel clamp assembly to the vehicle wheel. | 06-23-2011 |
20110185584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT - A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D spatial relationship with one another. | 08-04-2011 |
20110265337 | Unit of at least two target arrangements for optically measuring an axle and device for optically measuring an axle - A set according of target assemblages for optical chassis measurement encompasses at least two target assemblages that are each provided for mounting on a wheel of a motor vehicle, as well as a respective target and a target holder having a target receptacle on which the target is mounted. Each of the target holders is mountable on a wheel of a motor vehicle in such a way that the target is oriented at an angle to the wheel center plane. A significant mark and at least two further undetermined marks are disposed on the target, and the spacing of the significant mark from a reference plane of the respective target assemblage is unknown, but the same in each case for all target assemblages. | 11-03-2011 |
20110302795 | TARGET SYSTEM, SET OF TARGET SYSTEMS AND DEVICE FOR OPTICALLY ALIGNING AN AXLE - A target system for optical chassis alignment includes a target and a target mounting element having a target receiving element to which the target is attached. The target mounting element is attachable to a wheel of a motor vehicle so that the target is aligned at an angle to the wheel center plane. A significant mark at a known distance from a reference plane and at least two additional undetermined marks are situated on the target. | 12-15-2011 |
20130318803 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AND ADJUSTING PARAMETERS OF THE GEOMETRY OF THE WHEELED VEHICLE CHASSIS - The present invention relates to a measuring apparatus, and more particularly to an apparatus used during testing of the steering characteristics of a wheeled motor vehicle and can be used for measuring and adjusting the chassis geometry parameters including toe-in/toe-out, camber, caster, steering angles and plays, and the like. The apparatus designed to be mounted within the interwheel space on the wheel disk and comprising a removable support designed to be mounted on the inner side of the wheel disk. | 12-05-2013 |
20150040410 | WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASURING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND MEASURING SYSTEM AND MEASURING METHOD USING THE SAME - A wheel alignment measuring device using a body center line of a vehicle includes: front laser sensors provided at both sides of a front of a workbench on which the vehicle is disposed to measure positions of side panels each provided at both sides of a front of the vehicle; rear laser sensors at both sides of a rear of the workbench to measure positions of the side panels each provided at both sides of a rear of the vehicle; and a measuring unit configured to connect a center point A of a connection line connecting two points of a front of the side panels measured by the front laser sensors and a center point B of a connection line connecting two points of a rear of the side panels measured by the rear laser sensors to obtain a body center line C of the vehicle. | 02-12-2015 |
20160010980 | LASER MEASUREMENT OF A VEHICLE FRAME | 01-14-2016 |
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20080256811 | Football down chain set - A football down chain set for monitoring the position of a football. The chain set includes a standard having a pointer attached thereon. The pointer is spaced at a distance from the standard. The pointer gauges a position of the football. Another standard has another pointer attached thereon. The other pointer is spaced at a distance from the other standard, the other pointer gauges a position of the football. A strap interconnects the standard and the other standard. The strap is dimensioned for providing a spacing of ten yards between the pointer and the other pointer. | 10-23-2008 |
20140259708 | ELECTRONIC DOWN AND DISTANCE MARKER SYSTEM - An electronic down and distance marker system comprising a first marker; a second marker connected to a first marker by a physical member having a distance of about ten yards; and a down marker. The down and distance marker system may also include a measurement device for measuring a linear distance between the down marker and the second marker; and one or more displays that include a down indicator and a distance indicator. The distance indicator may be electronic communication with the measurement device to display the linear distance between the down marker and the second marker thereon. The electronic down and distance marker system may also be electronic communication with facilities of the stadium including the scoreboards and a display in the press-box. | 09-18-2014 |