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Method and arrangement for the measurement of wheel alignment angles inthe front axle and suspension assembly of a motor vehicle

CA 1285383 C · Owner: Horvallius, Torgny · Inventors: Horvallius, Torgny

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Method and arrangement for the measurement of wheel alignment angles in the front axle and suspension assembly of a motor vehicle, A b s t r a c t Proposed in accordance with the invention is a method of measuring the camber, KPI and caster wheel alignment angles in the front axle and suspension assembly of a motor vehicle without the need for recourse to a levelled surface or to any gravitation- -sensing instruments for the purpose of the measurements. One front wheel at a time is measured, for which purpose the wheel is fitted with a projecting pin parallel to the wheel axle intended to support a laser beam machine which emits a beam perpendicular to the wheel axle. A screen marked with …

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  • Granted July 2, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 2, 2008.
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FiledSeptember 28, 1987
GrantedJuly 2, 1991
Term endedJuly 2, 2008
Patent numberCA 1285383 C
Classification (IPC)G01B11/27

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedSep 28, 1987Patent grantedJuly 2, 1991Term endedJuly 2, 2008

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