42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable software for training in
the field of automotive repair and maintenance; providing
online non-downloadable software for vehicle technician
training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and
repair; providing online non-downloadable software for
providing educational instructions and training to vehicle
technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS
(Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire
changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing
of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; providing
online non-downloadable software for providing educational
instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the
nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection
with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire
Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and
tire wear, headlight aiming; providing online
non-downloadable software for providing access to technical
databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair;
cloud computing featuring software for use in training in
the field of automotive repair and maintenance; cloud
computing featuring software for use in vehicle technician
training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and
repair; cloud computing featuring software for use in
providing educational instructions and training to vehicle
technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS
(Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire
changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing
of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; cloud
computing featuring software for use in providing
educational instructions and training to vehicle
technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other
media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced
Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing,
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire
depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; cloud computing
featuring software for use in providing access to technical
databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair;
platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software
platforms for training in the field of automotive repair and
maintenance; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer
software platforms for vehicle technician training in the
field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; platform
as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms
for providing educational instructions and training to
vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments,
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing,
tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System),
analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming;
platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software
platforms for providing educational instructions and
training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing
diagrams and other media in connection with wheel
alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel
balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight
aiming; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer
software platforms for providing access to technical
databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair;
software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for training
in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; software
as a service (SAAS) featuring software for vehicle
technician training in the field of automotive vehicle
maintenance and repair; software as a service (SAAS)
featuring software for providing educational instructions
and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel
alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel
balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight
aiming; software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for
providing educational instructions and training to vehicle
technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other
media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced
Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing,
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire
depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; software as a service
(SAAS) featuring software for providing access to technical
databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair.
2.
Method and system for determining whether a dongle is in spatial proximity to a vehicle diagnostic tool
A system comprises a dongle and a diagnostic tool. The dongle includes a vehicle communication transceiver (VCT), a first wireless transceiver, and a vehicle connector. The diagnostic tool includes a processor, a proximity sensing component, an output device, and a second wireless transceiver. The proximity sensing component outputs an output signal. The processor receives the output signal and make a determination that indicates whether the output signal indicates an object is in spatial proximity to the proximity sensing component. The processor outputs using the output device a notification based on the determination. The VCT performs a vehicle communication directly with a vehicle while the vehicle connector is connected to an on-board diagnostic connector (OBDC) of the vehicle. The first and second wireless transceivers communicates with each other to trigger a vehicle communication from the dongle to the vehicle while the vehicle connector is connected to the OBDC.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
3.
PRESSURE TESTING AND REFILLING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
The present disclosure describes implementations that relate to a pressure testing and refilling a coolant system. In a first embodiment, the present disclosure describes a pressure tester and refilling device that has a valve system and adapters configured to pressurize and pull a vacuum on the system without disconnecting any of the connections. The device includes a plurality of passages that couple to a vehicle coolant inlet, a pressurized air source, an external coolant source, and an exit. Within these passages, the device has several valves that can be controlled.
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
4.
Pressure Testing and Refilling Devices, Systems, and Methods
The present disclosure describes implementations that relate to a pressure testing and refilling a coolant system. In a first embodiment, the present disclosure describes a pressure tester and refilling device that has a valve system and adapters configured to pressurize and pull a vacuum on the system without disconnecting any of the connections. The device includes a plurality of passages that couple to a vehicle coolant inlet, a pressurized air source, an external coolant source, and an exit. Within these passages, the device has several valves that can be controlled.
G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
5.
Method and system for using matrix code to display content
A method includes receiving, at one or more processors, a content description and a matrix code. The content description includes data describing one or more computer-readable files. The matrix code is encoded with a link to the one or more files. The method includes the one or more processors determining a condition indicative of a first computing device being unable to display the file with at least a minimum quality level. The determination is based, at least in part, on the content description. The method includes the processor outputting the matrix code to a first display operatively coupled to the one or more processors. Outputting the matrix code occurs in response to determining the condition indicative of the first computing device being unable to display the one or more files with at least the minimum quality level. Furthermore, the method includes displaying, on the first display, the matrix code.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H04N 5/445 - Receiver circuitry for displaying additional information
6.
Method and System for Generating Vehicle Service Content
Methods and systems for using natural language processing and machine-learning algorithms to process vehicle-service data to generate metadata regarding the vehicle-service data are described herein. A processor can discover vehicle-service data that can be clustered together based on the vehicle-service data having common characteristics. The clustered vehicle-service data can be classified (e.g., categorized) into any one of a plurality of categories. One of the categories can be for clustered vehicle-service data that is tip-worthy (e.g., determined to include data worthy of generating vehicle-service content (e.g., a repair hint). Another category can track instances of vehicle-service data that are considered to be common to an instance of vehicle-service data classified into the tip-worthy category. The vehicle-service data can be collected from repair orders from a plurality of repair shops. The vehicle-service content generated by the systems can be provided to those or other repair shops.
In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a vehicle scan tool, a request for automated vehicle scan tool initialization, the request comprising a function identifier for a vehicle scan tool function and a vehicle identifier for a vehicle, where the vehicle scan tool is configured to display at least one navigable menu. The method additionally includes determining a current operating state of the vehicle scan tool. Based on the current operating state of the vehicle scan tool, the method further includes making a determination to initialize the vehicle scan tool according to the request for automated vehicle scan tool initialization. In response to making the determination, the method also includes using the function identifier and the vehicle identifier to initialize the vehicle scan tool to perform the vehicle scan tool function on the vehicle.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
A motor controller for a motor having an end cap. The motor controller including a power board adapted to couple with a first surface of the end cap, on an internal side of the motor, and including opposing first and second sides and a control board adapted to couple to a second surface of the end cap, on an external side of the motor, and including a processor. The power board including position sensors disposed on the first side and switching elements disposed on the second side.
H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
B25F 5/00 - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
H02K 11/21 - Devices for sensing speed or position, or actuated thereby
H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
H02K 29/06 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices
H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
(1) Power tools, namely, right-angle screwdrivers, inline screwdrivers, pistol/T-handle screwdrivers, impact wrenches, impact drivers, die grinders, soldering irons, polishers and sanders; power-operated ratchet wrenches
(2) Cordless work lights for use in vehicle maintenance and repair settings; heat guns
10.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING USER-SELECTABLE CONTROLS CORRESPONDING TO CERTIFIED USER FUNCTIONS
A method comprising determining a user interface (e.g., a GUI) selected to be used at a computer includes a user-selectable control (USC) corresponding to a certified user function (CUF). The computer includes program instructions executable to perform the CUF. The method includes determining whether a user identifier, received at the computer, corresponds to a certification credential for the CUF. The method also includes configuring the USC based on whether the user identifier corresponds to the certification credential. Configuring the USC includes enabling the USC if the user identifier corresponds to the certification credential, or deprecating the USC if the user identifier does not correspond to the certification credential. Enabling the USC configures the USC to be usable to trigger execution of the program instructions to perform the CUF. Deprecating the USC configures the USC to be unusable to trigger execution of the program instructions to perform the CUF.
Hose clamp pliers include a first pher half, a second plier half, and a pivot member. An inner face of the first jaw portion includes a first longitudinal groove and a second longitudinal groove. Each of the first and second longitudinal grooves include a first section extending from a front end of the first jaw portion and a second section extending at an angle from the first section in a direction away from the second jaw portion. An inner face of the second jaw portion includes a third longitudinal groove and a fourth longitudinal groove. Each of the third and fourth longitudinal grooves include a first section extending from a front end of the second jaw portion and a second section extending at an angle from the first section in a direction away from the first jaw portion.
Power tools, including, right-angle screwdrivers, inline screwdrivers, pistol/T-handle screwdrivers, impact wrenches, impact drivers, die grinders, soldering irons, polishers and sanders; power-operated ratchet wrenches.. Cordless work lights for use in vehicle maintenance and repair settings; heat guns..
14.
Method and system for using live PID data and baseline ranges
An example method for outputting a PID filter list (PFL) includes: receiving RO data from one or more ROs that indicate particular vehicle identifying information (PVII), at least one symptom identifier, and a particular vehicle component; determining, symptom-to-parameter-identifier (PID) mapping data (MD) based on the received RO data and component-to-PID MD; determining, based on the set of available PIDs for the SOV and the symptom-to-PID MD, a PFL, wherein the PFL is associated with the PVII and the at least one symptom identifier, and wherein the PFL indicates a symptom-based subset of PIDs from the set of available PIDs for the SOV; receiving, a request sent over a communication network from a display device, wherein the request comprises the PVII and the at least one symptom identifier; and transmitting, over the communication network to the display device, a response to the request, the response comprising the PFL.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G06F 16/955 - Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL]
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
Power tools, including, right-angle screwdrivers, inline screwdrivers, pistol/T-handle screwdrivers, impact wrenches, impact drivers, die grinders, soldering irons, polishers and sanders; power-operated ratchet wrenches.. Cordless work lights for use in vehicle maintenance and repair settings; heat guns..
Power tools, namely, right-angle screwdrivers, inline screwdrivers, pistol/T-handle screwdrivers, impact wrenches, impact drivers, die grinders, soldering irons, polishers and sanders; power-operated ratchet wrenches Cordless work lights for use in vehicle maintenance and repair settings; heat guns
(1) Power tools, namely, right-angle screwdrivers, inline screwdrivers, pistol/T-handle screwdrivers, impact wrenches, impact drivers, die grinders, soldering irons, polishers and sanders; power-operated ratchet wrenches
(2) Cordless work lights for use in vehicle maintenance and repair settings; heat guns
18.
TOOL ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT IN AUTOMATED TOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS
An inventory control system comprises a tool storage device including a drawer, a tray, or a shelf having a plurality of storage locations for storing a plurality of objects which define a silhouette in the tool storage device. The inventory control system comprises a sensing device configured to sense color, a display device configured to display information about the inventory control system, and a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions causing the processor to determine a plurality of colors of the plurality of objects stored in the tool storage device, which also causes the processor to generate an image in the form of an arrangement of colored blocks, wherein the display of color blocks represent associated color data of the plurality of objects and a size of each color block is proportional to the percentage of RGB color data in the silhouette.
An inventory control system comprises a tool storage device including a drawer, a tray, or a shelf having a plurality of storage locations for storing a plurality of objects which define a silhouette in the tool storage device. The inventory control system comprises a sensing device configured to sense color, a display device configured to display information about the inventory control system, and a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions causing the processor to determine a plurality of colors of the plurality of objects stored in the tool storage device, which also causes the processor to generate an image in the form of an arrangement of colored blocks, wherein the display of color blocks represent associated color data of the plurality of objects and a size of each color block is proportional to the percentage of RGB color data in the silhouette.
20.
Method and system for indicating vehicle operating conditions on a graphical user interface with graph-axis control
A method includes writing vehicle data parameters (VDPs) into a memory in order of a vehicle outputting the VDPs. The method also includes displaying a first view of a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display. The GUI includes one or more VDP graphs, a graph-axis control, and a first vehicle operating condition (VOC) indicator at the graph-axis control. The method also includes displaying a second view of the GUI on the display in response to a selection of the first VOC indicator. The first and second views include first and second sets of VDP graphs, respectively. The second set of VDP graphs includes VDPs not represented in the first set of VDP graphs. Graph-axis control segments within the graph-axis control in the first and second views cover different portions of the graph-axis control. The graph-axis control segments correspond to different portions of the VDPs written into the memory.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
The present invention relates broadly to commutation control of a BLDC motor for use with, for example, a power tool. The method uses a controller to control a BLDC motor in the event of a position sensor failure. Rather than ceasing operation of the motor and indicating a fault or error message to the user, the present invention determines when the next transition should occur based on the time between past hall transitions using a timer. Thus, if one or two position sensors are no longer providing position information to the controller, the controller can determine when the transitions would be changing based on past transitions to continue controlling the motor and prevents the motor from ceasing operation.
An indexable automotive trim fastener removal/disconnection tool is disclosed. The tool may include a handle having a gripping portion, an indexable joint mechanism, and a head. The indexable joint mechanism may include an axially movable joint-pin and a bias member, such as an elastic or compressible spring, disposed in a transverse hole, having one or more balls. The head may include or define a splined tool head bore, wherein the joint-pin is axially inserted to couple head to handle. A prying surface or fulcrum disposed on the head may be sloped, curved, beveled, or otherwise shaped to facilitate insertion between automotive trim panels.
A two-stage braking method for a brushless DC (BLDC) motor. The method includes control a switching array to drive the BLDC motor according to a commutation scheme to decrease a speed of the BLDC motor, allow the BLDC motor to coast, determine the speed of the BLDC motor, and actuate high side switches and/or low side switches to substantially stop rotational movement of the BLDC motor.
H02P 3/08 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor
B25F 5/00 - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
H02P 3/06 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter
H02P 3/12 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor
A tool handle includes a body extending along a central axis between a head and a base, wherein the body is configured with a lobe tip at each intersection of a tri-lobed pattern. A tool handle also includes a pair of parallel flat surfaces corresponding to each lobe tip of the tri-lobed pattern and extending along the central axis. The tool handle further includes a convex surface formed between each of the lobe tips of the tri-lobed pattern, where the convex surface extends between one of the pair of parallel flat surfaces and another of the pair of parallel flat surfaces aligned between two adjacent lobe tips.
A tool handle includes a body extending along a central axis between a head and a base, wherein the body is configured with a lobe tip at each intersection of a tri-lobed pattern. A tool handle also includes a pair of parallel flat surfaces corresponding to each lobe tip of the tri-lobed pattern and extending along the central axis. The tool handle further includes a convex surface formed between each of the lobe tips of the tri-lobed pattern, where the convex surface extends between one of the pair of parallel flat surfaces and another of the pair of parallel flat surfaces aligned between two adjacent lobe tips.
Power tools, namely, right-angle screwdrivers, inline screwdrivers, pistol/T-handle screwdrivers, impact wrenches, impact drivers, die grinders, soldering irons, polishers and sanders; power-operated ratchet wrenches Cordless work lights for use in vehicle maintenance and repair settings; heat guns
28.
Method and system for augmenting real-fix tips with additional content
A method and system for generating and outputting a real-fix tip (RFT) augmented with a pointer to additional content. The additional content may be relevant to any of a complaint, vehicle, cause of complaint, how the cause for complaint was discovered, and service-operation performed on the vehicle to resolve the complaint. The RFT may include a complaint, cause, and correction, and may be stored within a database containing repair orders that include complaints, causes, and corrections regarding various vehicles. A processor may generate the RFT after determining a threshold number of RO with a common complaint, vehicle, cause, and correction. A processor may search the database for the RFT based on a complaint and vehicle, display a list of RFT located during the search, display an RFT selected from the list, obtain additional content pointed to by a pointer in the RFT, and output the additional content to a display.
G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A pistol-grip type tool, such as an impact wrench, that is smaller than traditional impact wrenches, to allow for use in tight work areas. To minimize size and length, the tool includes a tool housing, a frameless motor, a rear motor bearing supported in a bearing pocket in the tool housing, and a nose housing coupled to the tool housing that supports and aligns a ring gear, bearing assembly, and impact mechanism with an axis of the motor.
B25B 21/02 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening toolsAttachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose with means for imparting impact to screwdriver blade or nut socket
B25B 21/00 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening toolsAttachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose
A battery pack that includes one or more vents on the battery pack housing. The vents to direct battery gasses out in the housing from the front of the battery pack housing. The battery pack housing may also be hermetically sealed to the external environment and include a pressure disc or check valve behind the vent to prevent incursion of external contaminated air or fluids while still allowing internal gasses or liquids to escape from the battery pack case.
H01M 50/325 - Re-sealable arrangements comprising deformable valve members, e.g. elastic or flexible valve members
B25F 5/02 - Construction of casings, bodies or handles
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/247 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers
33.
Methods and Systems for Automatic Condition Analysis of Vehicle Tires
Examples embodiments relate to techniques for automatic condition analysis of vehicle tires. A robotic device may initially obtain air pressure data corresponding to a vehicle tire from a first sensor and perform a first comparison between an air pressure level of the vehicle tire and a threshold air pressure level. Responsive to the air pressure level of the vehicle tire exceeding the threshold air pressure level, the robotic device may use a mechanical manipulator to rotate the vehicle tire and obtain sensor data representing an outer surface of the vehicle tire during rotation from a second sensor. The robotic device may then perform a second comparison between sensor data representing the outer surface of the vehicle tire and a model for the vehicle tire. The robotic device may then use the second comparison to generate a diagnostic output that represents a condition of the vehicle tire.
Examples embodiments relate to techniques for automatic condition analysis of vehicle tires. A robotic device may initially obtain air pressure data corresponding to a vehicle tire from a first sensor and perform a. first comparison between an air pressure level of the vehicle tire and a threshold air pressure level. Responsive to the air pressure level of the vehicle tire exceeding the threshold air pressure level, the robotic device may use a mechanical manipulator to rotate the vehicle tire and obtain sensor data representing an outer surface of the vehicle tire during rotation from a second sensor. Tire robotic device may then perform a. second comparison between sensor data representing the outer surface of the vehicle tire and a model for tire vehicle tire. The robotic device may then use the second comparison to generate a diagnostic output that represents a condition of the vehicle tire.
A diagnostic tool includes a processor, display, and memory storing instructions to perform scan tool functions (STF) including transmitting a message to a vehicle. The STF include first STF for a first system of the vehicle. Additional stored instructions are executable to display a first user-interface screen (UIS) including a first user-selectable control (USC) including an indicator of a first scanner job performable on the vehicle, and to display a second UIS instead of the first UIS in response to a selection of the first USC. The second UIS incudes: a second USC including an indicator of the first STF for the first system of the vehicle, and guidance for performing a procedure of the first scanner job. The stored instructions are executable to transmit a first vehicle data message to a component of the first system in response to a selection of the second USC.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
G07C 5/12 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time in graphical form
36.
Method and system for testing matched components of vehicle
A method comprises determining first and second measurements at different times. The first measurement includes a measurement of a signal output by a first vehicle component and the second measurement includes a measurement of a signal output by a second vehicle component, or the first measurement includes a measurement of a condition of the first vehicle component and the second measurement includes a measurement of a condition of the second vehicle component. A determination is made based at least in part on a difference between the first and second measurements exceeding a measurement threshold. The determination indicates that the first and/or second vehicle components is malfunctioning. The method includes outputting a notification indicating that the first and/or second vehicle components, which are matched with each other based on a common characteristic with respect to the vehicle, is malfunctioning. The first and second times are within a threshold amount of time.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
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Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Providing online non-downloadable software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Cloud computing featuring software for use in vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair.
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Providing online non-downloadable software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Providing online non-downloadable software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Cloud computing featuring software for use in vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), wheel balancing, tire changing, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair.
A hammer tool including a single body and over-molded with one or more materials configured to improve the performance of the hammer is disclosed. The hammer may be formed with a single piece hammer head defining a cavity at least partially filled with a flowable material, such as steel shot. The striking surfaces of the hammer may be reinforced by a woven fabric or fiber reinforced polymers. The resulting hammer body and cavity has fewer or no joints or seams for shot to escape and provides material properties to be optimized in different areas of the hammer over-mold.
An example method includes receiving a first service procedure for servicing a vehicle, determining an expected pace of performance of the first service procedure, receiving at least one input signal during performance of the first service procedure, determining, based on the at least one input signal, a current pace of performance of the first service procedure, and providing for display of a first pace indicator on a display interface of the computing device, where the first pace indicator is representative of the current pace of performance of the first service procedure relative to the expected pace of performance of the first service procedure.
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
A flex joint headed tool with a locking mechanism adapted to selectively retain the angle of the head relative to a handle. The locking mechanism may retain the head in at least one of two positions using a bias member and two detent balls disposed at opposite ends of the bias member. The bias member and detent balls may be disposed in a through hole disposed in a locking lever, with one detent ball engaging a joint tang and the other detent ball engaging a detent disposed in a tool body or handle, wherein the detent balls provide tactile response to a user. The locking lever may rotate between locked and unlocked positions, whereby in the locked position, the ratchet head is prevented from rotating relative to the handle, and when in the unlocked position, the head may rotate relative to the handle.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Automotive collision repair machines, namely, automobile and vehicle body collision and body frame straightening, and alignment; metal working machines for forming and repair of metal in automotive bodies; automobile and vehicle repair machines, and equipment for front-end alignments; automotive repair and servicing machines equipment for front-end alignment and wheel balancing Hand-operated tools for front-end alignments Automotive servicing and repair information services; Provision of online information relating to automotive diagnostics for automotive vehicles, as well as medium and heavy trucks
44.
ELECTRICAL TESTING DEVICE WITH PROBE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE ANGLE
A device for testing a voltage level in an electrical terminal cavity having a testing body and a test lead for insertion into the electrical terminal cavity. The test lead includes a non- flexible portion configured to be attached to the testing body, a non-flexible probe configured to be inserted into the electrical terminal cavity, and a flexible connector extending between the non-flexible portion and the non-flexible probe such that the flexible connector has two or more links, each able to articulate in a plurality of directions. The device also includes a circuit operatively coupled with the probe to sense the voltage level in the electrical terminal cavity.
G01R 13/02 - Arrangements for displaying electric variables or waveforms for displaying measured electric variables in digital form
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
H02H 7/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions
45.
ELECTRICAL TESTING DEVICE WITH PROBE HAVING PORTIONS WITH DIFFERENT CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS
A device for testing a voltage level in an electrical terminal cavity including a testing body and a probe for contacting the electrical terminal cavity. The probe includes a tip portion having a first cross-sectional area, a base portion having a second cross-sectional area, and an intermediate portion extending from the tip portion to the base portion having a third cross¬ sectional area. The first cross-sectional area is smaller than the third cross-sectional area, the third cross-sectional area is smaller than the second cross-sectional area, and the intermediate portion is concentric with the tip portion and the base portion. An axis extends between a center of the tip portion, a center of the intermediate portion, a center of the base portion, and a center of the testing body. The device also includes a circuit operatively coupled with the probe to sense the voltage level in the electrical terminal cavity.
A device for testing a voltage level in an electrical terminal cavity including a testing body and a probe for contacting the electrical terminal cavity. The probe includes a tip portion having a first cross-sectional area, a base portion having a second cross-sectional area, and an intermediate portion extending from the tip portion to the base portion having a third cross-sectional area. The first cross-sectional area is smaller than the third cross-sectional area, the third cross-sectional area is smaller than the second cross-sectional area, and the intermediate portion is concentric with the tip portion and the base portion. An axis extends between a center of the tip portion, a center of the intermediate portion, a center of the base portion, and a center of the testing body. The device also includes a circuit operatively coupled with the probe to sense the voltage level in the electrical terminal cavity.
A device for testing a voltage level in an electrical terminal cavity having a testing body and a test lead for insertion into the electrical terminal cavity. The test lead includes a non-flexible portion configured to be attached to the testing body, a non-flexible probe configured to be inserted into the electrical terminal cavity, and a flexible connector extending between the non-flexible portion and the non-flexible probe such that the flexible connector has two or more links, each able to articulate in a plurality of directions. The device also includes a circuit operatively coupled with the probe to sense the voltage level in the electrical terminal cavity.
A tool storage unit includes a housing configured to store a tool. The tool storage unit additionally includes an adjustable wheel assembly coupled to the housing. The adjustable wheel assembly includes a bolt movable between a first position and a second position, a support arm extending outwardly from the housing, a swing arm, and a caster wheel. The swing arm defining a first end and a second end, where the first end receives the bolt and is pivotally coupled to the support arm and the second end is rotatably coupled to the caster wheel. The swing arm is vertically movable between a raised position and a lowered position, where the caster wheel and swing arm are in the raised position when the bolt is in the first position and the caster wheel and swing arm are in the lowered position when the bolt is in the second position.
Systems and methods are disclosed for calibrating and aligning automotive sensors, such as advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors. Embodiments include a system having an image sensor mounted on a fixture in a known pose relative to the fixture. The image sensor is for viewing a target disposed on a vehicle and having a known pose relative to the vehicle, and for capturing image data of the target. A data processor is provided for performing the steps of calculating, using the image data, a pose of the target; calculating a pose of the image sensor relative to the vehicle using the calculated pose of the target; and generating instructions for positioning the fixture at a predetermined pose relative to the vehicle using the calculated pose of the image sensor relative to the vehicle.
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
A storage unit, such as, for example, a toolbox or cabinet, having a power strip with power terminals adapted to operably couple to and provide electricity to a connected device. The storage unit further including an interrogation module adapted to interrogate or monitor electric supply information about electricity supplied to the connected devices via the power terminals, a computation module operably coupled to the interrogation module, and adapted to receive electric supply data signals from the interrogation module to determine a status of the connected device by comparing the electric supply data signals and usage characteristics of the connected device, and a communication module adapted to receive status data signals from the computation module and communicate the status data signals to a remote computing device
An example method includes receiving, at a computing system, a first user input from a user interface during operation of a vehicle and responsive to receiving the first user input, determining a time of reception for the first user input. The method further includes receiving a first set of parameters from the vehicle that correspond to a first parameter identifier (PID). The method also includes determining a time of reception for each parameter, and based on the time of reception for the first user input and the time of reception for each parameter of the first set of parameters, determining a first temporal position for an indicator configured to represent the first user input on a graph of the parameters corresponding to the first PID. The method further includes displaying, on a display interface, the graph of the parameters corresponding to the first PID with the indicator in the first temporal position.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A method comprising outputting, for transmission to a server, a request including an identifier of a service session record (SSR) corresponding to a vehicle. The SSR includes a timeline fortracking event(s) corresponding to the SSR. The method includes receiving, in response to the request, a graphical user interface (GUI) corresponding to the SSR, and displaying the GUI in a first display mode. Displaying the GUI in the first display mode includes displaying an event summary of the timeline. The event summary corresponds to a first event of the SSR and includes a user-selectable control selectable to trigger changing a display mode of the GUI. Furthermore, the method includes displaying, in response to a selection of the user-selectable control, the GUI in a second display mode. Displaying the GUI in the second display mode includes displaying a particular detail regarding the first event not shown in the first display mode.
An instrument includes an input port, a display, one or more processors, and a computer readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the instrument to perform functions. The functions include generating a first dataset indicating voltages of a signal detected at the input port over a time period and displaying the first dataset graphically on the display. The functions also include generating a second dataset indicating values of a derived characteristic of the signal over the time period and displaying the second dataset graphically on the display.
A method comprising outputting, for transmission to a server, a request including an identifier of a service session record (SSR) corresponding to a vehicle. The SSR includes a timeline for tracking event(s) corresponding to the SSR. The method includes receiving, in response to the request, a graphical user interface (GUI) corresponding to the SSR, and displaying the GUI in a first display mode. Displaying the GUI in the first display mode includes displaying an event summary of the timeline. The event summary corresponds to a first event of the SSR and includes a user-selectable control selectable to trigger changing a display mode of the GUI. Furthermore, the method includes displaying, in response to a selection of the user-selectable control, the GUI in a second display mode. Displaying the GUI in the second display mode includes displaying a particular detail regarding the first event not shown in the first display mode.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
An inventory control system for managing and transporting a subset of tools from a plurality of storage containers. Each of the plurality of storage containers can comprise a plurality of storage locations. Each storage location can store objects, wherein the objects can rest in a tray. Each storage location can comprise at least one image sensing device configured to capture image data of the plurality of storage locations. Each storage location can comprise a data processor configured to receive information representing captured images of the storage locations and data representing the usage or status of the objects associated with the images. The system can further comprise a portable container comprising a plurality of supplemental locations for storing the objects containers. The portable container can be configured to communicate with the plurality of storage locations and configured to reconcile objects shared between the portable container and the plurality of storage containers.
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G07C 9/22 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
G07C 9/23 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder by means of a password
G07C 9/28 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
G06F 18/213 - Feature extraction, e.g. by transforming the feature spaceSummarisationMappings, e.g. subspace methods
59.
WHEEL ALIGNER WITH ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS AND NO-STOP POSITIONING
A vehicle wheel alignment system has a plurality of cameras, each camera for viewing a respective target disposed at a respective wheel of the vehicle and capturing image data of the target as the wheel and target are continuously rotated a number of degrees of rotation without a pause. The image data is used to calculate a minimum number of poses of the target of at least one pose for every five degrees of rotation as the wheel and target are continuously rotated the number of degrees of rotation without a pause. At least one of the cameras comprises a data processor for performing the steps of preprocessing the image data, and calculating an alignment parameter for the vehicle based on the preprocessed image data.
G01B 11/275 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
B62D 17/00 - Means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
The present invention relates to wirelessly transferring energy to a cordless power tool to charge a power source, such as a rechargeable battery pack, coupled to the tool, and/or to provide power directly to the tool for operation of the tool. For example, a transmitter transmits a magnetic field, and a receiver receives energy via the magnetic field. When a tool and/or battery pack with the receiver is within the magnetic field, a sensing circuit connected to the receiver recognizes the magnetic field and signals a control circuit to capture energy, via the magnetic field. The energy received by the receiver can then be converted into an electrical current that can be used to supply power to the tool and/or battery pack.
A portable electroplating system with components integrated into a complete system, rather than separated and disjointed. A single electroplating system can be self-contained to include all necessary rectifiers, tanks, cleaning functionalities, and other helpful or necessary items. By using smaller components than conventional electroplating systems, the system can allow for more economical use of chemicals, solutions, and energy and can be utilized more efficiently towards a unique shape or size of object to be plated. The system can also include wheels to make the system portable. A rack management system can be employed to move objects from one location to another within the system.
The present invention relates to wirelessly transferring energy to a cordless power tool to charge a power source, such as a rechargeable battery pack, coupled to the tool, and/or to provide power directly to the tool for operation of the tool. For example, a transmitter transmits a magnetic field, and a receiver receives energy via the magnetic field. When a tool and/or battery pack with the receiver is within the magnetic field, a sensing circuit connected to the receiver recognizes the magnetic field and signals a control circuit to capture energy, via the magnetic field. The energy received by the receiver can then be converted into an electrical current that can be used to supply power to the tool and/or battery pack.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
B25F 5/00 - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
Adjustable pliers having a first plier half pivotably connected to a second plier half by a pivot pin; each plier half having gripping teeth, gripping grooves, and a gripping surface; wherein the second plier half includes second gripping teeth, second gripping grooves, and a second gripping surface; wherein the first plier half includes a first elongated recess positioned between the gripping grooves and the gripping surface, and the second plier half includes a second elongated recess positioned between the gripping grooves and the gripping surface; wherein when the first and second plier halves are in a closed position, a primary aperture is formed between the gripping teeth on the first plier half and the gripping teeth on the second plier half; and wherein a secondary aperture is formed between the elongated recess of the first plier half and the elongated recess of the second plier half.
Adjustable pliers having a first plier half pivotably connected to a second plier half by a pivot pin; each plier half having gripping teeth, gripping grooves, and a gripping surface; wherein the second plier half includes second gripping teeth, second gripping grooves, and a second gripping surface; wherein the first plier half includes a first elongated recess positioned between the gripping grooves and the gripping surface, and the second plier half includes a second elongated recess positioned between the gripping grooves and the gripping surface; wherein when the first and second plier halves are in a closed position, a primary aperture is formed between the gripping teeth on the first plier half and the gripping teeth on the second plier half; and wherein a secondary aperture is formed between the elongated recess of the first plier half and the elongated recess of the second plier half.
A client computing system (CCS) receives a download including (i) an image representative of a vehicle component, (ii) symbol data associated with a first symbol, (iii) a set of one or more selectable identifiers, and (iv) supplemental information associated with the vehicle component. Each selectable identifier can indicate a respective portion of the supplemental information. After receiving the download, the CCS displays the image and the first symbol without displaying the set and the supplemental information. While the image and the first symbol are displayed without the set, the CCS receives a first input corresponding to selection of the first symbol. The CCS then responsively displays the set. While the set is displayed, the CCS receives a second input corresponding to selection of a first selectable identifier from the set. The CCS then responsively displays the respective portion of the supplemental information indicated by the first selectable identifier.
G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A tool having gripping jaw teeth that provide a contact pattern for engaging fasteners on-axis. The gripping teeth are formed in a depression disposed at a distal end of a jaw and are oriented at an angle that turns away from a major axis of the tool or an axis that is orthogonal to a plane formed by a front face of the jaw to increase the gripping force that can be applied to the fastener before the tool disengages or “slips against” the fastener.
B25B 27/18 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same withdrawing broken threaded parts or twist drills
A torque wrench with a profiled cam lock lever that is movable between locked and unlocked positions over an adjustment knob of the tool. The lock lever includes an off-center pivot pin and a decreasing radius on a cam profile of the lock lever (rounded corner that contacts a housing of the tool when the lock lever is moved between the locked and unlocked positions). The off-center pivot pin increases an amount of force applied to the adjustment knob when the lock lever is in the locked position to minimize and/or prevent unintentional movement of the adjustment knob. The cam profile reduces an amount of force or effort needed to operate the lock lever and decreases rapid release of the lock lever as over center action is reached.
B25B 23/142 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers
B25G 1/10 - Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
A torque wrench with a profiled cam lock lever that is movable between locked and unlocked positions over an adjustment knob of the tool. The lock lever includes an off-center pivot pin and a decreasing radius on a cam profile of the lock lever (rounded corner that contacts a housing of the tool when the lock lever is moved between the locked and unlocked positions). The off-center pivot pin increases an amount of force applied to the adjustment knob when the lock lever is in the locked position to minimize and/or prevent unintentional movement of the adjustment knob. The cam profile reduces an amount of force or effort needed to operate the lock lever and decreases rapid release of the lock lever as over center action is reached.
B25B 23/142 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers
B25B 23/00 - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
B25B 23/143 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers wherein the work-contacting component pivots or rotates relative to the handle when a selected torque is exceeded
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Providing online non-downloadable software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Providing online non-downloadable software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ASAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tired pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Cloud computing featuring software for use in vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for use in providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing educational instructions and training to vehicle technicians, in the nature of providing diagrams and other media in connection with wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for providing access to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair
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Providing online non-downloadable software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Providing online non-downloadable software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Providing online non-downloadable software for instructing and training vehicle technicians in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for instructing and training vehicle technicians, in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Providing online non-downloadable software for accessing technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Cloud computing featuring software for use in vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Cloud computing featuring software for use in instructing and training vehicle technicians in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for instructing and training vehicle technicians in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Cloud computing featuring software for accessing technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for instructing and training vehicle technicians in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for instructing and training vehicle technicians, in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for accessing technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for training in the field of automotive repair and maintenance; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for vehicle technician training in the field of automotive vehicle maintenance and repair; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for instructing and training vehicle technicians in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for instructing and training vehicle technicians in the field of wheel alignments, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), wheel balancing, tire changing, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), analyzing of tire depth and tire wear, headlight aiming; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing to technical databases in the field of automotive maintenance and repair
A power tool, such as a cordless power ratchet, with a multi-speed gear train is described. A gearbox may use a planetary gearset with a shifting ring gear coupled with a set of compound gears that allows the user to change the output speed of the tool by altering the total gear ratio of the gearbox. A first stage may include a planetary gearset with a shifting ring gear. A second stage may include a set of compound gears whose output connects to the tool's driving mechanism. The exemplary gearbox may allow the user more control over the output during tool operation. A cordless ratchet with a multi-speed geartrain may allow the user to generate high levels of torque to remove a fastener (i.e., making the tool operate at a lower speed), and allow the user to remove the fastener quicker by increasing the speed of the tool.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Product demonstrations, namely, for the promotion of vehicle diagnostic and shop equipment; conducting exhibitions for business services; Tool demonstration and exhibitions, namely, product demonstrations; Product demonstration, namely, for tools; conducting tool exhibitions for business purposes Power tools Hand tools Equipment for use in automotive diagnosis and repair; computer software for use in automotive diagnostics and repair Providing information on vehicle repair and use of tools Vocational guidance
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Product demonstration in the field of vehicle diagnostic and repair shop equipment; Organizing exhibitions for promoting tools and equipment for the diagnosis and repair of vehicles; Demonstration of products, namely, tools used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles Providing information about vehicle maintenance and repair services and about tools used in vehicle maintenance and repair services Vocational guidance
A power tool, such as a cordless power ratchet, with a multi-speed gear train is described. A gearbox may use a planetary gearset with a shifting ring gear coupled with a set of compound gears that allows the user to change the output speed of the tool by altering the total gear ratio of the gearbox. A first stage may include a planetary gearset with a shifting ring gear. A second stage may include a set of compound gears whose output connects to the tool's driving mechanism. The exemplary gearbox may allow the user more control over the output during tool operation. A cordless ratchet with a multi-speed geartrain may allow the user to generate high levels of torque to remove a fastener (i.e., making the tool operate at a lower speed), and allow the user to remove the fastener quicker by increasing the speed of the tool.
An impact mechanism for an impact tool having a housing with a housing longitudinal axis, wherein the impact mechanism includes an impact mechanism longitudinal axis that is offset and substantially perpendicular to the housing longitudinal axis. The impact mechanism includes a gear carrier adapted to be driven by a motor of the impact tool to rotate about the impact mechanism longitudinal axis, a hammer slidably coupled to the gear carrier and rotatable about the impact mechanism longitudinal axis, the hammer includes a radial surface with a hammer lug extending therefrom, and an intermediate bit adapted to receive impact force from the hammer lug and transfer impact force to a tool bit.
An example method includes determining identifying information for a vehicle to be serviced. The method further includes receiving at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method further includes sending a request over a communication network to a remote server for a PID filter list for the vehicle, the request comprising the identifying information for the vehicle and the at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method additionally includes receiving a response to the request over the communication network from the remote server, the response comprising the PID filter list for the vehicle. The method further includes determining, based on the PID filter list for the vehicle, a symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle from a set of available PIDs. The method additionally includes displaying, on a display interface, the symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A handle and a tool housing that includes features that matingly engage or receive portions of the handle. The handle is adapted to couple onto an exterior surface of the tool housing, and minimize damage caused to the tool when the tool is dropped with the handle attached. In an example, the handle includes a shaft and first and second clamping portions, where each of the first and second clamping portions includes a protrusion that engages a pocket or groove on the tool housing. The shaft extends through the first clamping portion and threads into the second clamping portion, and as the shaft is threaded into the second clamping portion the first and second clamping portions are moved closer together and clamp onto the tool housing.
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
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Method and System for Displaying Routing Diagram with Highlighted Routable Components
A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.
A handle and a tool housing that includes features that matingly engage or receive portions of the handle. The handle is adapted to couple onto an exterior surface of the tool housing, and minimize damage caused to the tool when the tool is dropped with the handle attached. In an example, the handle includes a shaft and first and second clamping portions, where each of the first and second clamping portions includes a protrusion that engages a pocket or groove on the tool housing. The shaft extends through the first clamping portion and threads into the second clamping portion, and as the shaft is threaded into the second clamping portion the first and second clamping portions are moved closer together and clamp onto the tool housing.
A thermal imager device, where the thermal imager device includes a thermal imager housing. The thermal imager housing includes a display and user controls. The thermal imager device also includes a removable detector housing including a thermal detector. The thermal imager device also includes a flexible connector configured to detachably couple the removable detector to the thermal imager housing, the flexible connector including a first end, a second end, and a body between the first end and the second end, where the flexible connector is configured to detachably couple to the thermal imager housing at the first end, and where the flexible connector is configured to detachably couple to the removable detector housing at the second end.
A computer-implemented method for displaying thermal images by a thermal imager device is provided. The method includes displaying, by a user interface of a computing device, a plurality of thermal images corresponding to a respective plurality of objects in a scene captured by the thermal imager device. The plurality of thermal images are displayed by a first representation scheme based on a first thermal scale comprising a first range of temperature values corresponding to the plurality of objects. The method includes receiving, by the computing device, a user selection of a subplurality of the plurality of thermal images. And the method includes, responsive to the user selection, displaying, by the user interface, the subplurality of the plurality of thermal images by a second representation scheme based on a second thermal scale comprising a second range of temperature values corresponding to a respective subplurality of the plurality of objects.
A computer-implemented method for displaying thermal images by a thermal imager device is provided. The method includes displaying, by a user interface of a computing device, a plurality of thermal images corresponding to a respective plurality of objects in a scene captured by the thermal imager device. The plurality of thermal images are displayed by a first representation scheme based on a first thermal scale comprising a first range of temperature values corresponding to the plurality of objects. The method includes receiving, by the computing device, a user selection of a subplurality of the plurality of thermal images. And the method includes, responsive to the user selection, displaying, by the user interface, the subplurality of the plurality of thermal images by a second representation scheme based on a second thermal scale comprising a second range of temperature values corresponding to a respective subplurality of the plurality of obj ects.
A vise having a modular construction that allows for ease of manufacture, assembly, and changeover or replacement of wear items, such as gripping surfaces of jaws of the vise. The modular construction also provides for reduced weight of the vise compared to conventional cast type vises. The vise also incorporates quick adjustment features allowing for the vise to be easily rotated, a position and size of an opening of the jaws to be rapidly adjusted, and a clamping force applied with ease.
A locking device includes a locking arm movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking device additionally includes a shaft that engages the locking arm so as to move the locking arm between the locked and the unlocked position. The locking device further includes a key-driven actuator configured to rotate the shaft. The locking device also includes a motor-driven assembly which engages and rotates the shaft. The motor-driven assembly includes a motor, a rotatable screw, and a gear. The motor-driven assembly also includes a clutch which engages the shaft upon rotation of the gear. The clutch includes a first pawl configured to be actuated when the gear rotates in a first direction and a second pawl configured to be actuated when the gear rotates in a second direction, where the first and second pawls are configured to disengage with the shaft when the rotatable screw is stationary.
A locking device includes a locking arm movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking device additionally includes a shaft that engages the locking arm so as to move the locking arm between the locked and the unlocked position. The locking device further includes a key-driven actuator configured to rotate the shaft. The locking device also includes a motor-driven assembly which engages and rotates the shaft. The motor-driven assembly includes a motor, a rotatable screw, and a gear. The motor-driven assembly also includes a clutch which engages the shaft upon rotation of the gear. The clutch includes a first pawl configured to be actuated when the gear rotates in a first direction and a second pawl configured to be actuated when the gear rotates in a second direction, where the first and second pawls are configured to disengage with the shaft when the rotatable screw is stationary.
A tool storage unit includes a housing configured to store a tool and a top surface coupled to the housing. The top surface is a composite that includes an upper face and a lower face. The upper face is configured to be a work surface. The upper face includes a surface texture element integrally formed in the top surface. The upper face includes a raised portion along a perimeter. The lower face includes a plurality of ribs integrally formed with the lower face and protruding in a direction opposite the upper face. The plurality of ribs are spaced to form a cavity. The lower face includes a plurality of integrally formed bosses. At least one of the bosses is an attachment point for coupling to the housing.
A tool storage unit includes a housing configured to store a tool and a top surface coupled to the housing. The top surface is a composite that includes an upper face and a lower face. The upper face is configured to be a work surface. The upper face includes a surface texture element integrally formed in the top surface. The upper face includes a raised portion along a perimeter. The lower face includes a plurality of ribs integrally formed with the lower face and protruding in a direction opposite the upper face. The plurality of ribs are spaced to form a cavity. The lower face includes a plurality of integrally formed bosses. At least one of the bosses is an attachment point for coupling to the housing.
An illumination source disposed in a housing of a tool without the need for fasteners or snaps. The illumination source includes a number illumination elements, such as LEDs, disposed on a circuit board. A lens and the housing cooperatively direct light emitted by the illumination elements away from a user's eyes during use of the tool.
