Axle alignment apparatus using optical means
CA 1058397 A · Owner: American Machine Products Corporation · Inventors: Johnston, Harry R.
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Abstract of the Disclosure: Apparatus for aligning the axle of a vehicle such as a truck, bus, etc. comprises a carriage adapted to be rolled into position adjacent the axle, a beam mounted on the carriage to pivot about a horizontal axis orthogonal to the axle and, means for projecting a laser ray coaxial with the pivot axis of the beam and onto a target positioned forwardly of the axle at a predetermined location with respect to the frame of the vehicle. The underside of the axle is engaged by a pair of forks adjustably carried by the beam to position the beam parallel to the axle. A centering mechanism is provided to center the laser with respect to the axle by causing the beam pivot …
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- Granted July 17, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 17, 1996.
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