Precise and reliable - Always on course with steering wheel balancers from Dürr
A horizontal steering wheel position for straight-ahead driving requires precise measurement and consideration of the steering wheel angle during wheel alignment of the vehicle. This is done with the help of Dürr steering wheel balancers.
Our steering wheel balancer product generation offers innovative in-house developments:
- x-3Dbalancer, the optical steering wheel balancer for precise and reliable measurement of the steering wheel position for automated test stands or automated vehicles
- Smart Ergo Level, the ergonomic steering wheel balancer for measuring steering wheel angle and inclination
- x-tronic balancer, the steering wheel balancer with extended functions
x-3Dbalancer, a new dimension in measuring the steering wheel angle
x-3Dbalancer combines the accuracy of a mechanical steering wheel balancer with the advantages of a non-contact and force-free measurement. The measurement of the steering wheel angle during the chassis measurement and adjustment is carried out using a 3D camera and software specially developed for this application.
The system is largely independent of the type and geometry of the steering wheel. Using a collaborative robot, the 3D sensor is positioned in the ideal measurement position at the opened side window of the vehicle. Separate systems are required for left- and right-hand drive vehicles.
- Non-contact, automated 3D measurement without operator guidance
- Approaching the ideal measuring position in relation to the geometry/height of the body
and the position of the steering wheel - Highest flexibility in terms of vehicle variance
- No need to handle a separate device
- High variability with regard to the shape and geometry of the steering wheel
Smart Ergo Level: perfect measurements meet maximum ergonomics
Smart Ergo Level is a mobile measuring device for measuring the steering wheel angle and the steering wheel inclination of cars and trucks at the end of line.
During wheel alignment, the steering wheel balancer actively measures the steering wheel angle and transmits these values to the test stand computer. What's more, the device independently evaluates the measurement results and indicates them via LEDs and an acoustic signal generator.
The displays integrated on both sides continuously show the current steering wheel angle.
Adjustable supports allow flexible adaptation to different steering wheel diameters and vehicle types.
The test sequence for the x-wheel truck d is conveniently controlled via buttons.
- Current steering wheel angle indicated on displays located on both sides
(ideal for left-hand and right-hand drive operation) - Low weight and favorable center of gravity for virtually force-free measurements
- Long battery life for uninterrupted production (24 hours without recharging)
- Wireless transmission of measurement values to the system computer
- Full integration into Dürr's own x-line control software
- Ergonomically shaped and can be operated with one hand
- Developed in-house by Dürr, making customer-specific adaptations easy to test
Video Smart Ergo Level
x-tronic balancer, the steering wheel balancer with extended functions
The x-tronic balancer is a combined system to measure the steering angle of vehicles (“steering wheel balancer”) and communicates with the vehicle control units (ECUs).
With six function keys the balancer DI offers the additional possibility of user interaction.
- Measuring the steering wheel angle of vehicles during adjustment in the wheel aligner
- The actual steering wheel angle are measured and transmitted to the test stand computer
- The results are transmitted wireless or via cable
- The correct alignment of the steering wheel for adjustment is signaled via a display and LEDs
- Additional functions (e.g., control unit communication) are possible
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