Patent ID: 7324916
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: G01B,G01M

Abstract:
1. An alignment system for measuring alignment of a structure having a wheel, the alignment system comprising: a gyroscope carried in a housing, the housing connected to surface contact probes the gyroscope having an internal data storage location in an internal electronics package and the electronics package having data output capability; a digital x-axis inclinometer supported by the housing, the x-axis inclinometer having capability of directing data to the internal data storage location of the internal electronics package of the gyroscope, the x-axis inclinometer also having data output capability; a digital y-axis inclinometer supported by the housing, the y-axis inclinometer having capability of directing data to the internal data storage location of the gyroscope, the y-axis inclinometer also having data output capability; a handheld wheel fixture for supporting the housing of the gyroscope when it is placed against the wheel; a central processing unit in communication with the gyroscope, the x-axis inclinometer, and the y-axis inclinometer, the central processing unit capable of receiving data from the laser gyroscope, the x-axis inclinometer and the y-axis inclinometer and for transmitting data; an operator interface capable of sending and receiving data to and from the central processing unit; a data file corresponding to data pertaining to the structure, the data file stored in the central processing unit and accessible through the operator interface; and a radio communications network.