CASE STUDY

Ez-Incline Steering Wheel Alignment Verification

A Complete Production Verification System for Steering Wheel Orientation

XscapeEz designed a complete steering wheel orientation verification and calibration system for commercial vehicle production.

CASE STUDY

Ez-Incline Steering Wheel Alignment Verification

A Complete Production Verification System for Steering Wheel Orientation

XscapeEz designed a complete steering wheel orientation verification and calibration system for commercial vehicle production.

THE CHALLENGE

Verifying Steering Alignment in a Production Environment

The manufacturer needed a reliable, repeatable method to verify steering wheel orientation during vehicle assembly.

The process had to ensure the steering wheel was within ±3 degrees of center, calibrate the vehicle’s steering angle sensor, and capture test results for quality records.

THE XSCAPEEZ SOLUTION

An Integrated Alignment Verification Solution

XscapeEz designed and developed the Ez-Incline system — a custom fixture and electronic solution that measures steering wheel angle, interfaces with the vehicle, guides the operator through the process, and records results for manufacturing quality.

  • Custom alignment fixture
  • 3-axis accelerometer
  • Vehicle diagnostic interface
  • Operator display & workflow
  • Steering angle sensor calibration

How the System Works

A Simple, Guided Process That Verifies Steering Alignment and Calibrates the Steering Angle Sensor

Precise Measurement

A 3-axis accelerometer measures the steering wheel angle with high accuracy.

Vehicle Integration

Connects to the vehicle diagnostic system to retrieve the VIN and access steering data.

Guided Operator Workflow

An integrated display provides step-by-step instructions, pass/fail results, and calibration prompts.

Wireless Data Reporting

Test results are transmitted using IEEE 802.15.4 to a PC application for quality recording and traceability.

Steering Angle Sensor Calibration

Performs the required steering angle sensor calibration as part of the verification process.

ENGINEERING HIGHLIGHTS

A Complete, Production-Ready System

  • Custom Fixture – Secure, repeatable mounting for accurate steering wheel measurement.

  • Accelerometer Electronics – 3-axis sensing for precise angle verification.

  • Vehicle Communications – Diagnostic connection for VIN retrieval and steering data.

  • Wireless Communications – IEEE 802.15.4 for reliable data transfer to the PC application.

  • Quality Application – PC application to collect, store, and manage test results.

DEPLOYMENT & RESULTS

Proven in a Production Environment

  • Proven in a Production Environment
  • Expanded to a second assembly plant in 2016 (current operational status of the second deployment has not been independently confirmed).
  • Delivered a repeatable, traceable process for steering alignment verification and sensor calibration.

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