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System for mounting wheels to vehicle

  • US 20060288577A1
  • Filed: 05/31/2006
  • Published: 12/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for selectively assembling wheels to complementary hubs extending from a vehicle body movable along an assembly line with each hub defining a radial mechanical connection with the wheel, said apparatus comprising:

  • a controller;

    a tool for multi-axial movement relative the vehicle body for moving the wheel relative to the hub and for adjusting the radial mechanical connection as the wheel is engaged with the hub;

    a device for scanning and generating three dimensional image of at least one of the wheel and the hub as said device moves in unison with said tool and signals said controller a configuration of at least one of the wheel and the hub thereby aligning the wheel relative the hub for making the radial mechanical connection in response to a signal received by said tool from said controller.

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