Automobile Calibration Device Vertical Adjustment Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing automobile calibration devices require manual labor for frequent adjustments due to varying body widths, shapes, and designs of different vehicle models, leading to inefficiencies in ADAS calibration processes.

Innovation Solution

An automobile calibration device equipped with a motor assembly and transmission mechanism for automatic elevation and height adjustment, allowing the calibration apparatus to be precisely positioned without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual height adjustment is used for the calibration apparatus, then the device structure remains simple, but the calibration process requires frequent manual labor and time consumption due to varying vehicle body widths, shapes and designs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalibration efficiencyVSAvoidadjustment system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment system with an automated motor assembly and transmission mechanism. The motor assembly includes a motor, control assembly, and transmission mechanism that automatically adjusts the height of the calibration apparatus, eliminating the need for manual operation and significantly improving calibration efficiency across different vehicle models.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The calibration device is equipped with a control assembly that enables automatic height adjustment without requiring operator intervention. The system can autonomously position the calibration apparatus at preset heights based on different vehicle specifications, making the adjustment process self-service and reducing labor requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Loss of time

If the calibration apparatus is manually adjusted for each vehicle model, then the equipment remains simple, but the calibration process consumes excessive time and labor resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalibration timeVSAvoidadjustment automation level
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a motor assembly with transmission mechanism that replaces manual adjustment operations. The motor is controlled by a control assembly that can automatically position the calibration apparatus at required heights, dramatically reducing calibration time and eliminating the need for repeated manual adjustments for different vehicle models.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows preset positions to be defined in advance for different vehicle models. When calibration is needed, the motor assembly automatically moves the calibration apparatus to the pre-configured position, eliminating the need for real-time manual adjustment and significantly reducing calibration time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If frequent manual adjustments are performed, then the device structure remains simple, but the calibration accuracy may be compromised due to human error and labor intensity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalibration accuracyVSAvoidadjustment operation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual adjustment operations with an automated motor assembly and control system. The control assembly precisely controls the motor to position the calibration apparatus at exact preset heights, eliminating human error and ensuring consistent calibration accuracy across different vehicle models while simplifying the operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The control assembly monitors and controls the motor assembly to achieve precise positioning of the calibration apparatus. The system can detect when the calibration apparatus reaches the preset position and automatically stops, ensuring accurate positioning without requiring manual verification and improving both accuracy and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates efficient and automated calibration processes by enabling the calibration apparatus to be automatically adjusted to preset positions, reducing labor requirements and improving calibration accuracy across diverse vehicle models.

Implementation Method 1

the drive assembly comprises a motor assembly and a transmission mechanism; the motor assembly is configured to drive the transmission mechanism to move

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical transmission: Gear

Implementation Method 2

a supporting assembly, mounted at the stand apparatus and movable in a vertical direction with respect to the stand apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical motion: Lever

Data Source

PatentEP3619080B1Automobile calibration device
Publication Date: 2022.10.19 AUTEL INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CORP LTD
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AI summary

An automobile calibration device is disclosed. The automobile calibration device includes: a stand apparatus (10); a supporting member (22), mounted at the stand apparatus (10) and movable in a vertical direction with respect to the stand apparatus (10); and a drive assembly (30), configured to drive the supporting member (22) to move in the vertical direction with respect to the stand apparatus (10).The supporting member (22) can automatically ascend or descend and manual adjustment of the supporting member (22) is avoided.