A method and apparatus for straightening dents and irregularities in wheels including a spindle, a platen mounted on the spindle configured such that the wheel can be mounted on the spindle with the spindle projecting through the central hub hole and at least one actuator device positionable between
A method and apparatus for straightening dents and irregularities in wheels including a spindle, a platen mounted on the spindle configured such that the wheel can be mounted on the spindle with the spindle projecting through the central hub hole and at least one actuator device positionable between the spindle and a section of the wheel to be straightened, the actuator exerting a straightening force on the rim of the wheel and a mobile device including the same.
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What is claimed is: 1. A wheel straightening apparatus comprising: a rotatable spindle having a first end and a second end; a platen mounted on the rotatable spindle at a point intermediate to the first and second ends, the platen configured to engage a wheel assembly in a fixed position relative t
What is claimed is: 1. A wheel straightening apparatus comprising: a rotatable spindle having a first end and a second end; a platen mounted on the rotatable spindle at a point intermediate to the first and second ends, the platen configured to engage a wheel assembly in a fixed position relative to the spindle, the wheel assembly comprising a rim and a central portion, the central portion having a dress face and an inbound face; at least one anchor plate mounted on the spindle at a spaced distance from the platen; at least one first actuator device positionable between the spindle and a section of the rim of the wheel assembly to be straightened, the first actuator device is configured to exert a straightening force on the rim, wherein the at least one first actuator device is configured to engage the anchor plate positioned on the spindle and to rotate with rotation of the spindle. 2. The wheel straightening apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an attachment mechanism, rotatably connected to the first end of the spindle, the attachment mechanism configured to be mounted on a support surface. 3. The wheel straightening apparatus of claim 2 wherein the support surface is a frame, floor, or bed of a mobile device. 4. The wheel straightening apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first actuator device is at least one of a hydraulic ram pneumatic ram, or jack screw. 5. The wheel straightening apparatus device of claim 1 wherein the platen comprises a central body having a center region connected to the spindle, an upper face and an opposed lower face; and wherein the wheel straightening device further comprises: at least one fastener engageable with either a slot or at least one lugnut opening in the wheel, the fastener configured to secure the wheel to the platen. 6. The wheel straightening apparatus of claim 5 wherein at least one first actuator device is positioned between the rotatable spindle and the section of the rim to be straightened. 7. The wheel straitening device of claim 6 further comprising at least one additional actuator device in contact with the rotatable spindle and a location on the wheel rim, at a spaced distance from the first actuator device. 8. The wheel straightening device of claim 5 further comprising at least one additional actuator device positioned between the rotatable spindle and the rim of the wheel assembly at a location opposed to the section of the wheel to be straightened. 9. The wheel device of claim 1 wherein an actuator device is positioned on each of the dress face and the inbound face of the wheel assembly. 10. A wheel straightening apparatus comprising: a spindle having a first end and a second end; a platen mounted on the spindle at a point intermediate to the first and second ends, the platen configured to engage a wheel assembly in a fixed position relative to the spindle, the wheel assembly comprising a rim and a central portion, the central portion having a dress face and an inbound face; at least one actuator device positionable between the spindle and a section of the rim of the wheel assembly to be straightened, the actuator device configured to exert a straightening force on the rim; at least one bracket, the bracket mounted to a support surface and releasably and rotatably engaging at least one end of the spindle; at least one beam mounted to the spindle and extending outward therefrom; and at least one additional actuator device, the additional actuator device extending between the beam and the rim of the wheel assembly. 11. A mobile device fir straightening wheel assemblies comprising: an apparatus configured to be attached to a work bed of a vehicle, the apparatus composed of: a) a mounting device affixed to the work bed; b) a spindle having a first end and a second end, at least one end removably connected to the mounting device, the spindle rotatable along a central axis when the spindle is connected to the mounting device; c) a platen mounted to the spindle, the platen configured to engage a wheel assembly in a fixed position coaxial to the spindle, the wheel assembly comprising a rim and a central portion wherein at least one of the rim and central portions have at least one irregularity; and d) at least one actuator device positionable between the spindle and the rim of the wheel assembly, the actuator device configured to exert a straightening force on the rim, wherein the mounting device includes at least one bracket, the bracket mounted to a support surface and releasably and rotatably engaging at least one end of the spindle and wherein the apparatus further comprises: at least one beam, mounted to the spindle and extending outward therefrom; and at least one additional actuator device, the additional actuator device extending between the beam and the rim of the wheel assembly. 12. A method for straightening at least one irregularity in a wheel, the wheel comprising a rim, a central region and a plurality of lug nut holes, the method comprising the steps of: fastening the wheel to be straightened on a device, the device including: a) a rotatable spindle having a first end and a second end; b) a platen mourned on the rotatable spindle at a point intermediate to the first and second ends, the platen configured to engage a wheel assembly in a fixed position relative to the rotatable spindle and rotatable therewith, the wheel assembly comprising a rim and a central portion, the central portion having a dress face and an inbound face; c) at least one actuator device positioned between the spindle and a section of the rim of the wheel assembly to be straightened, the actuator device configured to exert a force on the rim, the actuator device rotatable with the rotatable spindle; attaching the platen to the central region of the wheel such that the wheel is located concentric relative to the spindle; positioning the actuator device between the spindle and a location on the wheel; and triggering the actuator device to exert a straightening force on a location associated with the irregularity. 13. The method of claim 12 wherein the platen has a plurality of slots and the fastening step comprises engaging a plurality or fasteners through the lug nut holes in the wheel and the slots in the platen, each fastener separately torqued into engagement. 14. The method of claim 13 further comprising the step of positioning at least one additional actuator device in engagement between the spindle and the wheel rim, the actuator and additional actuator device exerting independent straightening forces on the wheel rim.
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