公开(公告)号：US12104895B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US17191065

申请日：2021-03-03

申请人： NEXION S.P.A.

发明人： Giulio Corghi

IPC分类号： G01B11/00 ,  G01B11/275 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/90

CPC分类号： G01B11/2755 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/90 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/303 ,  G01B2210/306

摘要： Described is a method for aligning a vehicle service system (1) relative to a vehicle (2) positioned in a service area (8), where the vehicle service system (1) comprises: a calibration structure (3) for calibrating an ADAS sensor of an advanced driver assistance system of the vehicle (2); an apparatus (4) for measuring the alignment of the vehicle (2) and on which an apparatus camera (41) is mounted; wherein the method comprises the following steps: applying a front wheel target (51) and a rear wheel target (52) on a front wheel and on a rear wheel of the vehicle (2); capturing an image through the apparatus camera (41), wherein the image represents the front wheel target (51) and the rear wheel target (52); processing the image to derive information useful for positioning the calibration structure (3) relative to the vehicle (2); placing a positioning device (7) at an operating position, spaced from the calibration structure (3), in front of the apparatus (4) and alongside the first side of the vehicle (2).

公开(公告)号：US11781860B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US16728361

申请日：2019-12-27

申请人： BPG Sales and Technology Investments, LLC

发明人： Jon D. Lawrence ,  David M. DeBoer ,  Ryan M. Jefferies ,  Nicholas R. Nelson

IPC分类号： G01B11/275

CPC分类号： G01B11/2755 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01B2210/303

摘要： A mobile system and method of calibrating an ADAS sensor of a vehicle by aligning a target with the sensor, where a transport vehicle is equipped with a target adjustment stand for transporting to the vehicle, which is initially nominally positioned in front of the target adjustment stand that includes a movable target mount configured to support a target, with the target adjustment stand including one or more actuators for adjusting the position of the target mount. A computer system is used to determine an orientation of the vehicle relative to the target adjustment stand, with the position of the target mount being adjusted based on the determined orientation of the vehicle relative to the target adjustment stand. Upon properly orienting the target mount, and the target supported thereon, a calibration routine is performed whereby the sensor is calibrated using the target.

公开(公告)号：US11692818B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US17649865

申请日：2022-02-03

申请人： Hunter Engineering Company

发明人： Brian M. Cejka ,  Nicholas J. Colarelli, III ,  Michael T. Stieff

IPC分类号： G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/27 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01M17/06 ,  G01S7/497

CPC分类号： G01B11/2755 ,  G01B11/272 ,  G01M17/06 ,  G01S7/4026 ,  G01S7/4972 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/283 ,  G01S7/4086

摘要： A support structure having a vertical element supporting a set of cameras associated with a vehicle measurement or inspection system together with at least one target structure required for realignment or recalibration of onboard vehicle safety system sensors. A camera crossbeam carried by the support structure locates the set of cameras as required to view a vehicle undergoing measurement or inspection. The target structure is affixed to the vertical element of the support structure, at an elevation suitable for observation by at least one vehicle onboard sensors during a realignment or recalibration procedure. A set of rollers facilitates positioning of the target structure on a supporting floor surface during a realignment or recalibration procedure.

公开(公告)号：US20180340772A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US16056607

申请日：2018-08-07

申请人： SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

发明人： Steven W. Rogers ,  David A. Jackson ,  Bradley Lewis ,  Adam C. Brown ,  Robert J. D'Agostino ,  Eric R. Sellers

IPC分类号： G01B11/275 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06T7/73 ,  H04N5/247 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60S5/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G01M17/013 ,  B62D17/00 ,  G08B5/22

CPC分类号： G01B11/275 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60S5/00 ,  B62D17/00 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/26 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01M17/013 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30164 ,  G08B5/22 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N7/181

摘要： A vehicle wheel alignment system has a plurality of cameras, each camera for viewing a respective target disposed at a respective wheel of the vehicle and capturing image data of the target as the wheel and target are continuously rotated a number of degrees of rotation without a pause. The image data is used to calculate a minimum number of poses of the target of at least one pose for every five degrees of rotation as the wheel and target are continuously rotated the number of degrees of rotation without a pause. At least one of the cameras comprises a data processor for performing the steps of preprocessing the image data, and calculating an alignment parameter for the vehicle based on the preprocessed image data.

公开(公告)号：US09544545B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14464534

申请日：2014-08-20

申请人： Hunter Engineering Company

发明人： Michael T. Stieff ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Mark S. Shylanski

IPC分类号： G01B11/275 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B60R11/04

CPC分类号： H04N7/18 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/30

摘要： A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system for acquiring measurements associated with a vehicle. The system includes at least one imaging sensor having a field of view and at least one optical target secured to a wheel assembly on a vehicle within the field of view of the imaging sensor. The optical target includes a plurality of visible target elements disposed on at least two surfaces in a determinable geometric and spatial configuration which are calibrated prior to use. A processing unit in the system is configured to receive at least two sets of image data from the imaging sensor, with each set of image data acquired at a different rotational position of the wheel assembly around an axis of rotation and representative of at least one visible target element on each of the two surfaces, from which the processing unit is configured to identify said axis of rotation of the wheel assembly.

摘要翻译： 一种用于获取与车辆相关联的测量的机器视觉车轮对准系统。 该系统包括具有视场的至少一个成像传感器和在成像传感器的视野内的车辆上固定到车轮组件上的至少一个光学目标。 光学目标包括以可确定的几何和空间配置布置在至少两个表面上的多个可见目标元件，其在使用之前被校准。 系统中的处理单元被配置为从成像传感器接收至少两组图像数据，其中每组图像数据在轮组件的不同旋转位置处围绕旋转轴线获取，并且代表至少一个可见光 目标元件在两个表面中的每一个上，处理单元从该目标元件构造成识别车轮组件的所述旋转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US20140223989A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14170175

申请日：2014-01-31

申请人： Hunter Engineering Company

发明人： Michael T. Stieff

IPC分类号： G01B11/275

CPC分类号： G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12

摘要： A calibration fixture for use during a calibration procedure of a machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system. The calibration fixture consists of a pair of support legs, and a rotating transverse bar supported within an outer support tube secured between the support legs. The rotating transverse bar is supported within the outer support tube by a pair of annular bearings adjacent each end of the outer support tube, and is isolated from external influences which may result in deflection or distortion. A hub for receiving a sensor or optical target is secured to each end of the rotating transverse bar, such that optical targets mounted to each hub are maintained in axial alignment at opposite ends of the rotating transverse bar.

摘要翻译： 一种在机器视觉车轮对准系统的校准过程中使用的校准夹具。 校准夹具由一对支撑腿和支撑在固定在支撑腿之间的外部支撑管中的旋转横向杆组成。 旋转的横杆通过邻近外支撑管的每个端部的一对环形支承件支撑在外支撑管内，并且与外部影响隔离，这可能导致偏转或变形。 用于接收传感器或光学目标的轮毂固定到旋转横杆的每个端部，使得安装到每个轮毂的光学靶被保持在旋转横杆的相对端处的轴向对准。

公开(公告)号：US20130239421A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13822545

申请日：2011-07-20

申请人： Darko Pucnik ,  Christian Wagmann ,  Jochen Backes ,  Sven Hodissen ,  Volker Uffenkamp

发明人： Darko Pucnik ,  Christian Wagmann ,  Jochen Backes ,  Sven Hodissen ,  Volker Uffenkamp

IPC分类号： G01B5/14

CPC分类号： G01B5/14 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/12

摘要： A calibration frame for calibrating a reference system for vehicle measurement has setting elements, which enable a precise spatial orientation of the calibration frame, and multiple defined points of support, which are designed to accommodate a reference system carrier. In one specific embodiment, the points of support are designed in such a way that the reference system carrier is situatable on the points of support in at least two different orientations. In a second specific embodiment, a leveling element is provided which indicates the spatial orientation of the calibration frame in relation to the earth's gravitation field.

摘要翻译： 用于校准用于车辆测量的参考系统的校准框具有设置元件，其使得能够精确地定位校准框架的空间取向，以及被设计为容纳参考系统载体的多个限定的支撑点。 在一个具体实施例中，支撑点被设计成使得参考系统载体以至少两个不同取向位于支撑点上。 在第二具体实施例中，提供了一个平整元件，其指示校准框架相对于地球引力场的空间取向。

公开(公告)号：US08490290B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13483976

申请日：2012-05-30

申请人： Michael T. Stieff ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Mark S. Shylanski

发明人： Michael T. Stieff ,  Daniel R. Dorrance ,  Thomas J. Golab ,  Mark S. Shylanski

IPC分类号： G01B11/275 ,  G01B5/255

CPC分类号： H04N7/18 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/14 ,  G01B2210/30

摘要： A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system for acquiring measurements associated with a vehicle. The system includes at least one imaging sensor having a field of view and at least one optical target secured to a wheel assembly on a vehicle within the field of view of the imaging sensor. The optical target includes a plurality of visible target elements disposed on at least two surfaces in a determinable geometric and spatial configuration which are calibrated prior to use. A processing unit in the system is configured to receive at least two sets of image data from the imaging sensor, with each set of image data acquired at a different rotational position of the wheel assembly around an axis of rotation and representative of at least one visible target element on each of the two surfaces, from which the processing unit is configured to identify said axis of rotation of the wheel assembly.

摘要翻译： 一种用于获取与车辆相关联的测量的机器视觉车轮对准系统。 该系统包括至少一个具有视野的成像传感器和在成像传感器的视场内固定到车辆上的车轮组件的至少一个光学目标。 光学目标包括以可确定的几何和空间配置布置在至少两个表面上的多个可见目标元件，其在使用之前被校准。 系统中的处理单元被配置为从成像传感器接收至少两组图像数据，其中每组图像数据在轮组件的不同旋转位置周围围绕旋转轴线获取，并且代表至少一个可见光 目标元件在两个表面中的每一个上，处理单元从该目标元件构造成识别车轮组件的所述旋转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US06959253B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10387575

申请日：2003-03-14

申请人： David A. Jackson ,  Michael J. Robb ,  Donald L. Walchuk

发明人： David A. Jackson ,  Michael J. Robb ,  Donald L. Walchuk

IPC分类号： G01B11/00 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G01C11/06 ,  G01C25/00 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G01S5/163 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01B2210/303 ,  G01C11/06 ,  G01C25/00

摘要： An apparatus and method for calibrating machine vision measuring systems that have more than one camera are disclosed. A first calibration target is mounted in a fixed relationship to a first camera of the machine vision measuring system. A third camera mounted in a fixed relationship to a second camera of the machine vision measuring system. Second and third calibration targets are mounted in a fixed relationship to one another and viewable by the first camera and by the third camera. A data processor is programmed to compute calibration of the first camera and the second camera, based on a position of the second calibration target relative to the third calibration target and based on a position of the first camera with respect to the third camera. The apparatus and method provide a way to continuously measure the positions of two or more cameras used in the measuring system, and to use such measurements to calibrate the system. If the cameras move with respect to each other, their respective positions are calculated and used in subsequent measurements. The apparatus and method enable a machine vision measuring system to be used without field calibration at the time of installation.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于校准具有多于一个照相机的机器视觉测量系统的装置和方法。 第一校准目标以与机器视觉测量系统的第一相机固定的关系安装。 与机器视觉测量系统的第二相机固定的第三相机。 第二和第三校准目标以彼此固定的关系安装并且可由第一相机和第三相机观看。 数据处理器被编程为基于第二校准目标相对于第三校准目标的位置并且基于第一相机相对于第三相机的位置来计算第一相机和第二相机的校准。 该装置和方法提供了连续地测量在测量系统中使用的两个或更多相机的位置的方法，并且使用这种测量来校准系统。 如果摄像机相对于彼此移动，则它们各自的位置被计算并用于随后的测量。 该装置和方法使得机器视觉测量系统在安装时不进行现场校准而被使用。

公开(公告)号：US20040049930A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：US10454665

申请日：2003-06-05

申请人： Snap-On Technologies, Inc.

发明人： Patrick Murray

IPC分类号： G01B005/255

CPC分类号： G01S7/4972 ,  G01B11/27 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/303 ,  G01S7/4026 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2007/4086 ,  G01S2013/9375

摘要： An image processing type aligner enables proper set-up of one of two optical 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 two optical targets of the aligner at transversely spaced apart locations. The stand is positioned between the vehicle and the aligner and manipulated until the aligner indicates that the axis of the adjustment element on the stand is aligned relative to the thrust line of the vehicle. 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 thrust line.