Abstract: A method for calibrating an ADAS sensor of an advanced driver assistance system of a vehicle (9) comprises the following steps: (A) deriving an attitude parameter of the vehicle (9); receiving the derived attitude parameter in a control unit (11); (B) comparing the derived attitude parameter with a corresponding reference parameter; (C) aiding with the positioning of a support structure (3) near the service area (8), where a calibration device (41) is mounted on the support structure (3); sending a calibration command from the control unit (11) to an electronic control unit (95) of the vehicle (9) to determine an interaction between the ADAS sensor and the calibration device (41); processing data received from the electronic control unit (95) of the vehicle (9) in the control unit (11).

Abstract: A tyre changing machine (1), configured to remove a tyre from a respective rim of a vehicle wheel (2), comprises an operating arm (4) which includes: a supporting structure (401); a head (5) movable along a longitudinal axis (402) relative to the supporting structure (401); a removal tool (403) pivoted to the head (5) to rotate relative thereto about an axis of oscillation (405?) transverse to the longitudinal axis (402); a driving member (6) movable along an operating axis (402?) parallel to the longitudinal axis (402) relative to the supporting structure (401) and to the head (5), and articulated to the removal tool (403) at an operating point (P) which is spaced from the axis of oscillation (405?); an actuator (407) comprising a stationary member (407a), connected to the supporting structure (401), and a movable member (407b), adapted to drive the removal tool (403) in rotation and in translation; a coupling member (7) coupled to the supporting structure (401), to the head (5) and to the driving member (6)

Abstract: A method for inflating a tyre mounted on a corresponding wheel rim comprises the following steps in sequence; placing a tool at an operating position, where a first bead of the tyre is interposed between the tool and a second bead of the tyre, and one end of tool is positioned axially between a first flange of the rim and a first rib of the rim and positioned radially between an outside surface of the rim and a tread of the tyre; blowing a gas under pressure through an inflation valve of the tyre into a chamber delimited by the tyre and by the rim, with the tool at the operating position, so that the first sidewall of the tyre is pressed against the end of the tool; removing the tool from the operating position.

Abstract: A system for adjusting a sensor of a vehicle comprises: a base unit; a support structure connected to the base unit; and a vehicle calibration assistance structure mounted on the support structure and including a target panel, which has a surface facing forward towards a service area. The surface of the target panel bears a combination of predetermined graphical features, and the vehicle is positioned in the service area. A processing system is operatively connected to the vehicle calibration assistance structure. A positioning device aids with the relative positioning between the vehicle and the vehicle calibration assistance structure.

Abstract: A method is provided for aligning a vehicle service system relative to a vehicle positioned in a service area and provided with an Advanced Driver Assistance System, ADAS. The vehicle service system includes: a calibration structure, for calibrating an ADAS sensor of the ADAS of the vehicle, and an apparatus for measuring the alignment of the vehicle, wherein an optical device for capturing images is mounted on the apparatus. The method includes the following steps: applying a front wheel target and a rear wheel target on a front wheel and on a rear wheel of the vehicle; positioning the calibration structure and the apparatus at a position in front of the vehicle; capturing images through the optical device; and processing the images to derive information useful for positioning the calibration structure relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A clamp (100) applicable to a tyre (P) on a vehicle wheel (R) and including a body (10) that includes a plurality of arms (11, 12, 13) angularly distributed around a central axis (X) and a plurality of sliders (21, 22, 23), each slidably coupled to a respective arm (11, 12, 13). The clamp (100) also includes an operating mechanism configured to allow simultaneously moving the sliders (21, 22, 23) from a retracted position to an extracted position and vice versa. The plurality of sliders (21, 22, 23) includes a rolling support system configured to come into direct contact with the tyre (P) and rotatable idly about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting and demounting a tyre relative to a corresponding wheel rim, wherein the apparatus includes: a wheel-holder unit, configured to receive and lock the wheel at an operating position and to set it in rotation about an axis of rotation; a plurality of tools, configured to interact with the tyre to mount and/or demount the tyre; a hydraulic circuit comprising a pump; a plurality of hydraulic actuators, connected to the hydraulic circuit; the hydraulic circuit is configured to drive the actuators of the plurality of actuators synchronously

Abstract: Described is a machine (1) for fitting and removing a tyre from a corresponding wheel rim of a vehicle, comprising: a wheel-holder unit (4), which rotates about a first axis (A); at least one bead breaker tool (29), movable along a second axis (B) parallel to the first axis (A); a roller (2) rotating about a fourth axis (D) parallel to the first axis (A) and configured to move by rotation about a fifth axis (E) spaced from the fourth axis (D), between an active position where it is in contact with a tyre tread of the wheel mounted on the wheel-holder unit (4), to a position of non-interference relative to the tyre; at least one sensor (40) connected to the roller (2) for detecting a signal representing a force transmitted to the roller (2) by the tyre; a removal tool (37), which is movable by rotation about a sixth axis (F) parallel to the first axis (A) and spaced from it, between a first position proximal to the first axis (A) and a second position distal from the first axis (A), which is movable in a direc

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for calibrating an ADAS sensor of an advanced driver assistance system of a vehicle (9), comprises: a base unit (2); a support structure (3) connected to the base unit (2); a vehicle calibration assistance structure (4), including a first surface which has a first combination of predetermined graphical features and which can be associated with the support structure so that the first surface, at an operating position, faces towards the service area (8); a flexible panel roller assembly connected to the support structure and including a roller and a flexible target panel (40).

Abstract: A machine (M) for mounting and demounting a tyre (P) relative to a corresponding rim (C) of a vehicle wheel (R) comprises a wheel-holder unit (200) that is movable in rotation about a vertical axis of rotation (Y) and movable in translation along an axis of translation (X) towards and away from the machine (M). The machine (M) comprises a main arm (400) and a working unit (500) connected to the main arm (400) and including a first arm (501a) pivoted to the main arm (400) at a hinge point (F) and a first sidewall pressing tool (502a) which is configured to come into abutment against a sidewall of the tyre (P) of the wheel (R) mounted on the wheel-holder unit (200) and which is connected to the first arm (501a).

Abstract: A machine (M) for mounting and demounting a tyre (P) relative to a corresponding rim (C) of a vehicle wheel (R) comprises a column (100) including a slideway (101) to which there is slidably coupled a tool holder carriage (300) that includes a first arm (401) with a demounting tool and a mounting tool (402, 403) connected to it. The first arm (401) runs along a first, horizontal sliding axis (X1). The tool holder carriage (300) also comprises a second arm, provided with a bead seater tool (502) and slidable along a second, horizontal sliding axis (X2) that is spaced from the first sliding axis (X1), and a third arm (601) with a bead breaker disc (602) connected to it.

Abstract: A system (1) for the management of data pertaining to a wheel service comprises: a database (2) including, for each tyre of a plurality of tyres, a tyre identification code; at least one tyre measurement parameter representing a physical quantity linked to the tyre or to the use thereof, and a related time mark, which indicates the time the tyre measurement parameter was captured; a knowledge dataset (3) containing reference data; a processor (4) having access to the database (2) and to the knowledge dataset (3) and programmed to process the at least one tyre measurement parameter and the reference data and to generate derived data.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel service apparatus that includes: a frame; a plurality of working tools, connected to the frame and movable to perform operations for mounting and/or demounting the tyre relative to the wheel rim; a shaft driven by an actuator rotationally about a longitudinal axis and connectable to the rim; a measuring system for generating vibration signals representing vibrations of the shaft produced by wheel imbalances; a control unit, connected to the measuring system to receive the vibration signals; a support device, connected to the frame and movable between an activated position, where it encircles the shaft while still allowing it to rotate, and a deactivated position, where it is spaced from the shaft; a connector, movable between a working position, where it mechanically connects the measuring system to the frame, and a rest position, where the measuring system is mechanically disengaged from the frame.

Abstract: A system (1) for the management of data pertaining to a wheel service comprises: a database (2) including, for each tyre of a plurality of tyres, a tyre identification code; at least one tyre measurement parameter representing a physical quantity linked to the tyre or to the use thereof, and a related time mark, which indicates the time the tyre measurement parameter was captured; a knowledge dataset (3) containing reference data; a processor (4) having access to the database (2) and to the knowledge dataset (3) and programmed to process the at least one tyre measurement parameter and the reference data and to generate derived data.

Abstract: A clamp (100) applicable to a tyre (P) on a vehicle wheel and comprising a body (10) that includes a plurality of arms (11) extending radially from a central axis (X) and angularly distributed about the central axis (X) and a plurality of sliders (20), each slidably coupled to a respective arm (11) to move radially between a retracted position and an extracted position. The clamp (100) also comprises an manoeuvring member (30) connected to the body (10) and a plurality of connecting levers (40) having a first end that is articulated to the manoeuvring member (30) and a second end (40b) that is articulated to a corresponding slider (20) of the plurality of sliders (20) so that a movement of the manoeuvring member (30) corresponds to a movement of the sliders (20).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for calibrating an ADAS sensor of an advanced driver assistance system of a vehicle (9) positioned in a service area (8), includes: a support structure (3); a vehicle calibration assistance structure (4), mounted on the support structure (3) and including a calibration device (41, 42) configured to facilitate aligning or calibrating the ADAS sensor of the vehicle (9); a positioning system; a computer (102), having access to a database (101) and configured to: receive one or more information items as input; query the database (101) to retrieve a reference parameter (111) and a geometric parameter (112) as a function of the input information; process the reference parameter (111) and the geometric parameter (112) to generate derived data (114) relating to a reference position of the vehicle calibration assistance structure (4).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for calibrating an ADAS sensor of a vehicle (9) comprises: a base unit (2) including a plurality of wheels (20); a support structure (3) integral with the base unit (2); a vehicle calibration assistance structure (4), mounted on the support structure (3) and including a calibration device (41, 42) configured to facilitate aligning or calibrating the ADAS sensor; a position detector, configured to capture values of a position parameter representing a position of the support structure (3) relative to the vehicle (9); a processing unit, configured to process the values of the position parameter in real time to derive information regarding an actual position of the support structure (3) relative to the vehicle (9).

Abstract: A tyre inflating device (100) comprises an air feed line (200) and an inflating module (300), which includes: a primary valve (301) movable between a closed position and an open position for closing and opening the feed line (200); a first cylinder (302a) connected to the primary valve (301) and supplied with air by a first branch (201a) of the feed line (200); a second cylinder (302b) connected to the primary valve (301); a shutoff valve (303) located on the first branch (201A); a control leg (202) from which there extends a relief duct (201a?), which is configured to gradually release air from the first cylinder (302a) to the outside environment and includes at least one between (i) a plurality of throttles (304) located in series and (ii) a shutter placed in a constriction element (305) located in the relief duct (201a?).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for calibrating an ADAS sensor of a vehicle (9) comprises: a base unit (2) including a plurality of wheels (20); a support structure (3) integral with the base unit (2); a vehicle calibration assistance structure (4), mounted on the support structure (3) and including a calibration device (41, 42) configured to facilitate aligning or calibrating the ADAS sensor; a position detector, configured to capture values of a position parameter representing a position of the support structure (3) relative to the vehicle (9); a processing unit, configured to process the values of the position parameter in real time to derive information regarding an actual position of the support structure (3) relative to the vehicle (9).

Abstract: A method for calibrating an ADAS sensor of an advanced driver assistance system of a vehicle (9) comprises the following steps: (A) deriving an attitude parameter of the vehicle (9); receiving the derived attitude parameter in a control unit (11); (B) comparing the derived attitude parameter with a corresponding reference parameter; (C) aiding with the positioning of a support structure (3) near the service area (8), where a calibration device (41) is mounted on the support structure (3); sending a calibration command from the control unit (11) to an electronic control unit (95) of the vehicle (9) to determine an interaction between the ADAS sensor and the calibration device (41); processing data received from the electronic control unit (95) of the vehicle (9) in the control unit (11).