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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 21, 1999
Guenter Schirmer, Ingersheim, DE;
Dietrich Adolph, Albershausen, DE;
Klaus Winter, Schwieberdingen, DE;
Hermann Mayer, Vaihingen, DE;
Bernhard Lucas, Mundelsheim, DE;
Thomas Beez, Weinsberg, DE;
Hermann Winner, Karlsruhe, DE;
Herbert Olbrich, Rutesheim, DE;
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for adjusting the alignment of a beam characteristic of a distance sensor, in particular of a proximity radar for a motor vehicle. An apparatus for positioning a motor vehicle, preferably a headlight aiming device, is joined to the target object for the distance sensor. Also provided is a service unit with which measured values or data of the distance sensor can be read out. On the basis of at least one predefined criterion, the measured values or data are analyzed in such a way that necessary displacement directions of the distance sensor can be displayed by way of the service unit. Preferably the capability of the distance sensor to determine angular positions of detected target objects is utilized. Otherwise adjustment is performed to predefined reception levels.