System for mounting wheels to vehicle
First Claim
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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Abstract
An apparatus is adaptable for selectively assembling various wheels to complementary hubs defining a radial mechanical connection with the wheel. A tool is movable relative the vehicle body and adaptable for moving the wheel to the hub. A tool of the apparatus is adaptable for adjusting the radial mechanical connection. A camera is connected to the tool to generate visual image of the wheel or the hub. A controller operably communicates with the tool and the camera for regulating operational movements of the tool.
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12 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. 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:
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a tool for multi-axial movement relative the vehicle body for moving the wheel to the hub with said tool having a plurality of mechanical devices radially spaced about said tool for adjusting the radial mechanical connection as the wheel is engaged with the hub; and
a camera disposed between said mechanical devices and movable in unison with said tool for scanning and generating three dimensional image of at least one of the wheel and the hub. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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