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Method and apparatus for optically scanning a pneumatic tire of a vehicle wheel

  • US 20050052657A1
  • Filed: 01/28/2004
  • Published: 03/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of optically scanning a pneumatic tire of a vehicle wheel rotatably mounted on a stationary axis, the method comprising the steps of:

  • emitting at least one light beam from at least one given position onto the surface of the pneumatic tire;

    at least at one given position, receiving at least one beam reflected by the surface of the pneumatic tire corresponding to the at least one light beam; and

    determining dimensions and positions of the pneumatic tire or constituent parts of the pneumatic tire based on the respective directions of the at least one emitted light beam and the at least one reflected beam.

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