Title:
METHOD FOR SAI AND CASTER COMPENSATION FOR CASTER AND CAMBER READING
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH05193517
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To provide a method for SAI and caster compensation for measurement of a caster and camber in a wheel alignment.
CONSTITUTION: Measuring apparatus 12L, 12R are fitted on right and left steerably wheel of a vehicle, and a caster is calculated according to each wheel based on measurement rendered by this measuring apparatus, and a pitch in zero toe is determined for right and left wheels, and a compensation term of an inclination SAI of a steering shaft is determined. A live caster is calculated by use of a live pitch of the wheel, a caster calculated for the wheel, a pitch in zero toe for the wheel, and a SAI compensation term, and an output denoting the live caster is provided.
Inventors:
GEIRII AARU KAACHIETSUKU
Application Number:
JP24823692A
Publication Date:
August 03, 1993
Filing Date:
September 17, 1992
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BEAA AUTOMOT SERVICE EQUIP CO
International Classes:
G01B5/255; B62D17/00; G01B7/315; G01B11/275; (IPC1-7): B62D17/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kyozo Yuasa (5 people outside)