Automatically aligning chassis guides

A system for positioning a vehicle chassis wherein tires are mounted on an axel associated with the chassis, the system comprising:

• first and second tire guides spaced apart from one another wherein the first and second tire guides are configured to opposedly face one another;
• a plurality of tire guide sections joined to form each of the first and second tire guides, each tire guide section being adjustable within a range such that a distance between opposing tire guide sections may be adjusted,
• wherein the tire guide sections are adjusted based on the position of the tires mounted on the axle associated with the chassis;
• first tire guide sections of the first and second tire guides;
• other tire guide sections of the first and second tire guides;
• at least one spring, wherein the first tire guide sections are adjusted by the at least one spring;
• and
• at least one actuator, wherein the other tire guide sections are adjusted by the at least one actuator.

A chassis guide system for centering a chassis of a vehicle having axles of variable widths in a cargo bay, the system comprising:

• first and second tire guides spaced apart from one another and mounted on a frame,
• wherein the first and second tire guides are configured to opposedly face one another, and wherein the first and second tire guides are substantially parallel;
• a plurality of tire guide sections joined to form each of the first and second tire guides, each tire guide section being adjustable within a range such that a distance between opposing tire guide sections may be adjusted, and
• wherein the tire guide sections are automatically adjusted based on the position and movement of tires mounted on the axles associated with the chassis, and wherein the tire guide sections apply a force to the tires to align the chassis within the cargo bay as the chassis is moved into the cargo bay.

A chassis guide system for centering a chassis of a vehicle having axles of variable widths, the system comprising:

• first and second tire guides spaced apart from one another and mounted on a frame,
• wherein the first and second tire guides are configured to opposedly face one another, and wherein the first and second tire guides are substantially parallel;
• a plurality of tire guide sections joined to form each of the first and second tire guides, each tire guide section being adjustable within a range such that a distance between opposing tire guide sections may be adjusted,
• wherein the tire guide sections are adjusted based on the position of tires mounted on axles associated with the chassis;
• first tire guide sections of the first and second tire guides;
• other tire guide sections of the first and second tire guides;
• at least one spring, wherein the first tire guide sections are adjusted by the at least one spring, and wherein the adjustment of the first tire guide sections centers the chassis;
• and
• at least one actuator, wherein the other tire guide sections are adjusted by the at least one actuator.

A system for positioning a vehicle chassis wherein tires are mounted on an axle associated with the chassis within a cargo bay, the system comprising:

• a tire guide having a plurality of tire guide sections joined to form the tire guide, wherein each tire guide section is adjustable within a range,
• wherein the tire guide sections are automatically adjusted based on the position and movement of the tires mounted on the axle associated with the chassis and wherein the tire guide sections apply a force to the tires to align the chassis within the cargo bay as the chassis is moved into the cargo bay;
• and
• a frame, wherein the plurality of tire guide sections are mounted to the frame, and
• wherein the plurality of tire guide sections are adjusted to move laterally in relation to the frame.

A system for positioning a vehicle chassis wherein tires are mounted on an axle associated with the chassis, the system comprising:

• a tire guide having a plurality of tire guide sections joined to form the tire guide, wherein each tire guide section is adjustable within a range,
• wherein the tire guide sections are adjusted based on the position of the tires mounted on the axle associated with the chassis;
• and
• a frame, wherein the plurality of tire guide sections are mounted to the frame, and
• wherein the plurality of tire guide sections are adjusted to move laterally in relation to the frame;
• a first tire guide section of the tire guide;
• other tire guide sections of the tire guide;
• at least one spring, wherein the first tire guide is adjusted by the at least one spring;
• and
• at least one actuator, wherein the other tire guide sections are adjusted by the at least one actuator.