Chassis measuring adapter for measuring the vertical distance between wheel center and fender edge

Abstract

Chassis measuring adapter, characterized in that the component can be plugged onto the wheel bolts of a vehicle wheel, wherein the adapter is designed or adjustable according to the respective bolt circle of the vehicle, and that the adapter has a reference edge which, after plugging on, can be aligned in a vertical position and serves to attach a measuring device (e.g. meter stick or tape measure) in order to determine the vertical distance between the wheel center and the lower edge of the fender.

Description

Technical area:

[0001] The invention relates to an aid for adjusting and controlling the vehicle depth in the area of ​​the axle geometry and the chassis, in particular in lowered vehicles with adjustable chassis. State of the art:

[0002] When adjusting coilover suspension or checking the permissible vehicle height (e.g., by the police or testing organizations), it is necessary to precisely measure the distance between the wheel center and the lower edge of the fender. Conventional methods often involve estimation or manual measurements, which can be inaccurate. Object of the invention:

[0003] The task is to provide an easy-to-use, repeatable and reproducible measuring method with which the vertical distance from the wheel center to the fender edge can be precisely determined. Solution according to the invention:

[0004] The component according to the invention is attached to the existing wheel bolts of a vehicle. Depending on the design, the adapter is pre-adjusted to the respective bolt pattern (e.g., 5×112, 5×120) or is permanently designed for a specific bolt pattern.

[0005] After attaching the component to the wheel bolts, it is aligned so that the reference edge (measuring surface) is in a vertical position. A standard ruler or tape measure can be positioned or hung on this reference edge to measure the distance to the lower edge of the fender. Advantages of the invention: - Exact and repeatable determination of the vehicle depth via the wheel center - Easy to use without special expertise - Suitable for workshops, chassis tuners, testing centers and authorities - Support with TÜV registrations and police checks Area of ​​use:

[0006] The component is particularly suitable for adjusting and checking coilover suspension and for complying with legal requirements regarding the lowering of vehicles.

Claims

[1] Chassis measuring adapter, characterized by that the component can be plugged onto the wheel bolts of a vehicle wheel, the adapter being designed or adjustable according to the respective bolt circle of the vehicle, and that the adapter has a reference edge which, after plugging in, can be aligned in a vertical position and is used to attach a measuring device (e.g. meter stick or tape measure) in order to determine the vertical distance between the wheel centre and the lower edge of the mudguard. [2] Chassis measuring adapter according to claim 1, characterized by that the reference edge has a flat surface or a defined groove for hanging a measuring tape. [3] Chassis measuring adapter according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the adapter is available in several variants for different bolt circles or is adjustable.

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