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G - Physics
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G01B 5/255 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2103704
Axle alignment for a tractor-trailer vehicle combination is important for tire wear, fuel economy and driver fatigue. Misalignment occurs when the tractor thrust line vectors (one perpendicular to each drive axle) has a skew angle with re- spect to a longitudinal reference axis of the tractor. In addi- tion, the tandem axles of a dual axle combination must be par- allel to minimize scrubbing between the tires and the roadway. The same problems exist when the trailer drag line vectors (one perpendicular to each trailer axle) are not aligned with a longitudinal reference, and the dual axles are not parallel, due to axle misalignment. The instrument and method of this in- vention are compounds of an alignment system for making accurate alignment adjustments to the vehicle. The instrument is required to establish location points on the reference surface supporting the vehicle. A computer uses distances between lo- cation points to determine the relative position between axles and displays axle geometry on a monitor. Adjustments in the axle positions are provided based for the type of vehicle su- spension system.
Michelin Recherche Et Technique S.a.
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