Adaptive Wheel Alignment Interface For Non-Standard Axle Configurations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current vehicle wheel alignment measurement systems for heavy-duty vehicles are limited by fixed menus of predetermined axle configurations, making it difficult for operators to conduct alignment inspections or adjustments on vehicles with unique or non-standard axle configurations.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle wheel alignment measurement system that uses a graphical interface to allow operators to select and customize vehicle axle configurations, identify axle types, and choose measurement procedures associated with individual axles, enabling the system to generate a customized measurement process for vehicles with unique configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed menu of predetermined axle configurations is used, then the system is simple to operate, but it cannot accommodate vehicles with unique or non-standard axle configurations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to accommodate various axle configurationsVSAvoidcomplexity of configuration selection interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts the user interface based on vehicle type selection. When a vehicle type is selected, the system presents only the relevant axle configuration options for that specific vehicle type, making the interface both adaptable to different vehicles and simple for the operator at any given moment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The configuration selection process is divided into sequential steps: first selecting vehicle type, then selecting specific axle configurations relevant to that type. This segmentation allows the system to handle complexity in a structured, manageable way while maintaining simplicity at each interaction point

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If a fixed menu of predetermined axle configurations is used, then the interface is simple, but it limits the ability to conduct alignment inspection on vehicles with non-standard configurations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of configuration selectionVSAvoidcapability to handle non-standard axle configurations

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The interface transitions from a static fixed menu to a dynamic adaptive interface that responds to user selections. The system adjusts the available options based on the selected vehicle type, maintaining ease of operation while expanding adaptability to handle any axle configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system achieves universal applicability across all heavy-duty vehicle types and axle configurations through a unified interface framework that adapts its content based on vehicle type selection, allowing a single system to serve multiple functions for different vehicle configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250189305A1Wheel Alignment Equipment User Interface For Selection Of Heavy Duty Vehicle Axle Configurations

Publication Date: 2025.06.12 HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY

AI summary

A vehicle wheel alignment measurement system adapted for use with a variety of heavy duty vehicles such as truck and trailers, and which provides the user with a graphical interface for selecting and customizing vehicle axle configurations, axle types, and measurement procedures associated with individual axles. Responsive to the user selection and customization, the vehicle wheel alignment measurement system generates a corresponding alignment inspection and/or adjustment procedure for the given vehicle configuration.