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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2006
Filed:
May. 07, 2004
Patrick Murray, Birmingham, GB;
David Jackson, Point Roberts, WA (US);
Patrick Murray, Birmingham, GB;
David Jackson, Point Roberts, WA (US);
Snap-On Incorporated, Kenosha, WI (US);
Abstract
An image processing type aligner enables proper set-up of one of two adjustment elements used to align an adaptive cruise control sensor or the like mounted on a vehicle. One element, such as a laser beam source, is mounted with the sensor on the vehicle; and the other element, such as a mirror, is mounted on a stand. A carrier on the stand positions at least one image sensor of the aligner system. The stand is positioned in front of the vehicle and manipulated until the aligner indicates that the axis of the adjustment element on the stand is aligned relative to a desired line of the vehicle, for example, the thrust line. A beam of light is transmitted between the two adjustment elements, and the technician adjusts the sensor until the beam position indicates a desired alignment of the sensor relative to the line of the vehicle.