3D machine vision measuring system with vehicle position adjustment mechanism for positioning vehicle
AssigneeSnap-on Technologies, Inc.
InventorsDavid A. Jackson, Gordon F. Schmeisser
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Abstract
A system for obtaining positional information about a vehicle includes a vision imaging system and a vehicle position adjustment mechanism for moving the vehicle between at least two positions for detection by the vision imaging system. The vehicle position adjustment mechanism includes a body, surface support wheels, a motor, and a controller. The body engages the vehicle, and the controller controls the direction and distance the vehicle position adjustment mechanism moves the vehicle. The surface support wheels are connected to the body and support the body on a surface. The motor drives the vehicle between the at least two positions.
Claims30
A position determination system, comprising:
- a vision imaging system;
- and
- a vehicle position adjustment mechanism for moving the vehicle between at least two positions for detection by the vision imaging system, the vehicle position adjustment mechanism including:
- a body for engaging the vehicle, and
- a controller to control the direction and distance the vehicle position adjustment mechanism moves the vehicle.
A vehicle position adjustment mechanism for moving a vehicle into at least two positions for imaging by a vision imaging system, comprising:
- a body;
- surface support wheels for supporting the body on a surface, the surface support wheels connected to the body;
- vehicle support wheels for engaging the vehicle wheels, the vehicle support wheels connected to the body;
- a motor driving at least one of the surface support wheels and the vehicle support wheels;
- and
- a controller connected to the motor to control the direction and distance the vehicle position adjustment mechanism moves the vehicle.
A vehicle position adjustment mechanism for moving a vehicle between at least two positions for imaging a vision imaging system, comprising:
- a body;
- an engagement device for engaging the vehicle, the engagement device attached to the body;
- an attachment device for the body to rails on a rack;
- a motor for driving the attachment device along the rails;
- a controller configured to be coupled to the vision imaging system for controlling the engagement device and the motor to control the direction and distance the vehicle position adjustment mechanism moves the vehicle for imaging by the vision imaging system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.