Patent ID: 7765704
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: G01B,G01M

Abstract:
1. A method of aligning a property for testing in a dynamometer cell, the property having predetermined optimal alignment dimensions, the property defined at least in part by at least one of a motor, engine, and transmission, the method comprising: orienting at least two lasers based at least in part upon the predetermined optimal alignment dimensions to thereby provide a set of target locations; orienting the property such that predetermined locations of the property align with said set of target locations to ensure appropriate property orientation during testing; mounting at least two laser travel cars in a repositionable manner; mounting a respective one of said at least two lasers to each of said at least two laser travel cars in a repositionable manner; calibrating said at least two lasers; securing a dyno cart into a cart receiving station; preparing said dyno cart to receive the property; mounting the property to said dyno cart; and removing said dyno cart from said cart receiving station for delivery to the dynamometer cell.