Wireless Rotating Base for Vehicle Chassis Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rotary and sliding plates for motor vehicle chassis measurement are complex to install, prone to damage, less user-friendly, and difficult to interchange.
Innovation Solution
A rotary portion with a rotating subsoil equipped with a weighing device and local intelligence, allowing precise measurement of wheel forces and angle of rotation, and featuring a mobile and easy-to-install design with wireless communication and a local display unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional rotary and sliding plates are used for chassis measurement, then wheel alignment measurement can be performed, but the installation becomes complex and the device becomes prone to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The turntable is divided into modular components: a base plate with integrated weighing devices and a separate rotating plate. This segmentation allows the weighing devices to remain stationary and robust while only the rotating plate moves, reducing complexity and improving reliability of the overall system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical coupling systems with wireless communication technology. The weighing devices transmit measurement data wirelessly to external processing units, eliminating the need for complex mechanical connections and signal transmission mechanisms between moving and stationary parts.
2Ease of operation
If traditional rotary plates with wired connections are used, then precise measurement can be achieved, but the device becomes difficult to replace and relocate
Solution Approach 1:
Wireless communication technology replaces all wired connections between the rotating plate and weighing devices. This allows the rotating plate to be freely moved, removed, or replaced without any wiring constraints, dramatically improving ease of installation and relocation while eliminating wiring complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static wired connections to dynamic wireless communication, allowing the rotating plate to move freely while maintaining continuous data transmission. This dynamic approach enables easy reconfiguration and relocation of the measurement system.
3Ease of operation
If complex rotary and sliding plates are installed, then wheel alignment measurement is enabled, but the system becomes less user-friendly and harder to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The modular design separates the rotating plate from the weighing devices, allowing the rotating plate to be independently replaced or maintained without affecting the weighing devices. This segmentation significantly improves ease of repair and maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating plate is designed to be easily removed and replaced by users without requiring specialized tools or knowledge. The wireless communication system automatically reconfigures when components are moved, making the system self-adapting and user-friendly.
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
Enables highly accurate and user-friendly chassis measurement with quick installation and replacement, improved cornering stability, and enhanced vehicle handling, while being cost-effective and durable.
Implementation Method 1
the wheel contact forces acting from the vehicle wheel onto the turntable can be precisely measured using the weighing device
Implementation Method 2
The local battery supplies power to the weighing device, the local transmitter unit, and the local display unit
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AI summary
A rotating base (2) according to the invention for chassis measurement for a vehicle measuring station or for a vehicle lift comprises: a base (4); a rotating plate (8) rotatable relative to the base (4) for supporting a vehicle wheel; and a weighing device (18) for measuring the wheel contact force of the vehicle wheel. The rotating base (2) is mobile and wireless, with a local display unit (14) for displaying the measured wheel contact force, with a local transmitter unit for transmitting the measured wheel contact force wirelessly to a chassis measurement unit, and with a local battery for powering the weighing device and/or the local transmitter unit and/or the display.