Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc.

Vehicle Service Group, LLC

Randy L Gard

Jeffrey L Dobbins

Jeffery A Hess

Richard H Nagorski

Gregory Potter

Gregory Richards

Richard Keefer

A fixturing system () for use with a frame-straightening repair bench () that assists in properly positioning fixture bases and providing verification of repairs. The fixturing system includes fixture bases, support assemblies (), locating members (), designed to couple with specific control points, and securing mechanisms to secure the vehicle during repair. The alignment targets and verification system provide proof that the fixturing system and replacement parts are properly positioned. If a repair cannot be made by pulling, the damaged areas of the vehicle can be removed and the fixturing system can help position and hold replacement parts until the repair is made substantially permanent, and the alignment targets and verification system provide proof that the repair is accurately made.

Vehicle fixture with alignment target

A trolley () for use with a frame-straightening bench () and allowing for moving a vehicle into the bench () for initial repair; moving the vehicle out of the bench () and into holding area to allow for curing or other time-consuming repair processes or operations, thereby making the bench () available for other uses; and moving the vehicle back into the bench () for additional repair or final confirmation of a previous repair. A repair jig () is coupleable with the trolley () for facilitating the alignment and otherwise proper positioning of a portion of the vehicle being repaired. The trolley () can also be used with a lift () to separate the vehicle's body from its frame ().

Dockable trolley for vehicle frame-straightening bench

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Grand Island, NE, United States of America

Randy L Gard