42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software (computer programs) provided through a cloud-based
solution (PaaS) for artificial intelligence-enhanced vehicle
repair and diagnostics services, vehicle parts, vehicle
information, and cost estimation services.
2.
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.
The present invention relates to a camera housing arrangement for a wheel alignment camera. The camera housing arrangement comprises a spring loaded bearing arrangement having an additional bearing, the spring loaded bearing arrangement being arranged inside a camera housing of the camera housing arrangement and controllable between a first position in which the additional bearing (122) is arranged at a first distance (D1) from a longitudinal geometric axis (108), and a second position in which the additional bearing (122) is arranged at a second distance (D2) from the longitudinal geometric axis (108), wherein the second distance is smaller than the first distance.
G01B 11/27 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester l'alignement des axes
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
G01B 21/26 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des angles ou des conicitésDispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester l'alignement des roues
G01C 1/04 - Théodolites combinés avec des appareils de prise de vues
G03B 17/00 - Parties constitutives des appareils ou corps d'appareilsLeurs accessoires
A crankshaft having a crank pin with a continually variable offset that is based on a rotational operating speed of a tool in order to provide high torque during high loading situations and higher speed as loading decreases. The crankshaft includes a crankshaft base that interfaces with a drive mechanism of the tool, a crank pin slider with a crank pin that interfaces with an output of the tool, and a bias member that biases the crank pin slider with respect to the crankshaft base. As a rotational speed of the crankshaft increases, inertial effects on the crank pin slider cause the crank pin slider to move against the bias of the bias member to a larger offset position to allow the output speed of the tool to increase. This allows a power ratchet type tool to operate at a variable torque and speed based on torque load.
F16H 21/52 - Transmissions ne comportant essentiellement que des tringles ou des leviers, avec ou sans glissières avec mouvements dans les trois dimensions pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement oscillant et vice versa
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
5.
Trolley for mounting, dismounting, and transporting a tire, wheel, or tire-wheel assembly
A trolley comprises a base having one or more base elements, a set of wheel assemblies, and a connecting plate. The trolley includes a hydraulic lift mounted upon the connecting plate, and a support plate mounted upon the hydraulic lift. The trolley includes multiple support arms attached to the support plate, and a lift actuator for altering fluid pressure within the hydraulic lift. Portions of the base element(s) diverge from each other as those portions extend in directions toward a second end of the base opposite the first end of the base. The connecting plate is mounted upon top sides of the base element(s) proximate the second end of the base. First and second support arms extend away from the support plate and substantially orthogonal to a third support arm that extends upward from the support plate. The set of wheel assemblies keep the base element(s) above a ground surface.
B60B 29/00 - Appareils ou outils pour monter ou démonter les roues
B60B 30/00 - Moyens pour maintenir les roues ou leurs éléments
B62B 3/14 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet caractérisées par des moyens pour l'emboîtement ou l'empilage, p. ex. chariots pour achats
The present invention includes a tool comprising a drive square with a splined portion, which may index and lock into a corresponding splined bore mounted on a drive handle. This arrangement allows the user to index and lock the square-to-handle orientation with an extended array of positions. The user is able to alternate the direction of torque applied without operation of a direction lockout lever, risk of unwanted rotation, and with a greater range of square orientations than conventional tools.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software (computer programs) provided through a cloud-based solution (PaaS) for artificial intelligence-enhanced vehicle repair and diagnostics services, vehicle parts, vehicle information, and cost estimation services
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 de la réparation ou de la maintenance des produits
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
9.
System and Method for Accessing Vehicle Communication Applications Requiring Vehicle Identification Without Re-Entering Vehicle Identification
Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing vehicles. A computing device having first and second software executables can determine vehicle identification information (VII) that identifies a vehicle. The computing device can store first and second vehicle identifiers that are based on the VII and are respectively associated with the first and second software executables, where the first vehicle identifier differs from the second vehicle identifier. The computing device can be used to repair the vehicle by at least: receiving a request to activate the first software executable, and activating the first software executable at least by providing the stored first vehicle identifier to the first software executable.
G06F 16/2458 - Types spéciaux de requêtes, p. ex. requêtes statistiques, requêtes floues ou requêtes distribuées
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
A low profile integrated display that is integrated into a neck housing of a tool, such as a powered ratchet or powered torque wrench. A portion or section of the neck housing is removed to provide clearance for and receive a display assembly that includes a printed circuit board (PCB), display screen, lens, and buttons. A support/barrier is also placed between the PCB and a drive shaft of the tool to separate, support, and protect the PCB from the drive shaft of the tool. This allows the display assembly to be integrated into the neck housing of a tool, instead of a handle of the tool, which provides for a smaller profile of the tool compared to prior art tools, and reduces the risk of damage to the display assembly.
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
B25B 23/147 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis électriques
G06F 3/02 - Dispositions d'entrée utilisant des interrupteurs actionnés manuellement, p. ex. des claviers ou des cadrans
H05K 5/02 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques Détails
The present invention broadly relates to a tool storage unit with an integrated power strip. In some embodiments, the power strip is movable with a compartment of the tool storage unit. In other embodiments, the power strip is stationary. The compartment is adapted to provide access to the power strip when the compartment is open.
A method for performing test set. After determining the test set and a vehicle identifier, a processor of a computing system determines: (1) a component test (CT) and a functional test command (FTC), (2) the CT and a first set of parameter identifiers (PIDs), or (3) the FTC and a second set of PIDs. The CT corresponds to a particular vehicle component. The FTC is for requesting control of a controllable vehicle component. If the CT is determined, a test device is configured to be in a mode to perform the CT. If the FTC is determined, a GUI including a user-selectable control corresponding to the FTC is displayed. If the first or second set of PIDs is determined, a set of parameter values corresponding to the determined set of PIDs is received and displayed in response to vehicle data messages transmitted by the computing system.
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/02 - Enregistrement ou indication du temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente uniquement
H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule
13.
Method and system for testing vehicle battery system
A method to test a battery pack in a vehicle comprises determining the vehicle is driven in electric vehicle and regenerative braking modes with respective output rates continuously for threshold amounts of time. The method includes determining first and second sets of battery voltage values for multiple battery pack components in the battery pack as the vehicle is driven in the electric vehicle mode and the regenerative braking mode, respectively. Each first and second set of battery voltage values includes a value for each battery pack component in the multiple battery pack components. The method includes outputting an indicator regarding a state of the battery pack based on differences in pairs of battery voltage values among the first or second sets of battery voltage values. Each pair of battery voltage values includes a maximum and minimum battery voltage value from each first or second sets of battery voltage values.
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
G01R 31/3842 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p. ex. état de charge combinant des mesures de tension et de courant
G01R 31/392 - Détermination du vieillissement ou de la dégradation de la batterie, p. ex. état de santé
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
14.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEM
A method to test a battery pack in a vehicle comprises determining the vehicle is driven in electric vehicle and regenerative braking modes with respective output rates continuously for threshold amounts of time. The method includes determining first and second sets of battery voltage values for multiple battery pack components in the battery pack as the vehicle is driven in the electric vehicle mode and the regenerative braking mode, respectively. Each first and second set of battery voltage values includes a value for each battery pack component in the multiple battery pack components. The method includes outputting an indicator regarding a state of the battery pack based on differences in pairs of battery voltage values among the first or second sets of battery voltage values. Each pair of battery voltage values includes a maximum and minimum battery voltage value from each first or second sets of battery voltage values.
B60L 58/18 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie
B60L 58/22 - Équilibrage de la charge des modules de batterie
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
G01R 31/367 - Logiciels à cet effet, p. ex. pour le test des batteries en utilisant une modélisation ou des tables de correspondance
G01R 31/392 - Détermination du vieillissement ou de la dégradation de la batterie, p. ex. état de santé
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour le test ou la surveillance d’éléments particuliers ou de groupes particuliers d’éléments dans une batterie
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
B60L 3/12 - Enregistrement des paramètres de fonctionnement
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
An anvil brake mechanism of an impact mechanism for an impact tool. In general, the impact mechanism is disposed within a housing of the impact tool and includes a gear carrier, a hammer, an anvil, and an anvil brake mechanism. The anvil brake mechanism may restrict the anvil from rotating backwards or oscillating after the hammer impacts the anvil. This may increase the efficiency of the impact from the hammer to the anvil as well as reduce wear on the anvil.
B25B 21/02 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts avec des moyens pour communiquer un choc à la tige du tournevis ou à la douille de la clé à écrou
B25F 3/00 - Associations d'outils pour différents travaux avec un seul moyen d'entraînement mécanique portatifRaccords appropriés
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
17.
Method and system for indicating vehicle operating conditions on a graphical user interface with graph-axis control
A method and system for receiving non-parameter-identifier (non-PID) data from a test device. A vehicle operating condition (VOC) of a vehicle is determined based on whether any of the non-PID data breaches a threshold corresponding to the non-PID data. The non-PID data, a VOC status indicator, and a time stamp are written into a memory based on an order in which the non-PID data are received. The VOC status indicator indicates a breach of the threshold corresponding to the non-PID data by the non-PID data. The time stamp indicates a time of the breach. A graphical user interface (GUI) comprising a graph-axis control, a VOC indicator, and at least a portion of the non-PID data is displayed. The VOC indicator is positioned at or adjacent to the graph-axis control. The graph-axis control includes a cursor movable within the graph-axis control to cause display of different portions of the non-PID data.
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
B60K 35/10 - Dispositions d'entrée, c.-à-d. de l'utilisateur au véhicule, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci
B60K 35/21 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci utilisant une sortie visuelle, p. ex. voyants clignotants ou affichages matriciels
B60K 35/26 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci utilisant une sortie acoustique
B60K 35/28 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par le type d’informations de sortie, p. ex. divertissement vidéo ou informations sur la dynamique du véhiculeDispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par la finalité des informations de sortie, p. ex. pour attirer l'attention du conducteur
B60K 35/80 - Dispositions pour la commande des instruments
B60K 35/85 - Dispositions pour le transfert de données relatives au véhicule ou au conducteur
G01D 5/244 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant les caractéristiques d'impulsionsMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques produisant des impulsions ou des trains d'impulsions
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.
B25B 23/142 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis à main
B25B 23/147 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis électriques
B60B 29/00 - Appareils ou outils pour monter ou démonter les roues
19.
Method, system, and computer-readable memory to diagnose a vehicle problem
A computing system, memory, and method use a diagnostic device and measurement tool to diagnose a vehicle problem. The device is coupled to the measurement tool. A diagnostic flowchart corresponding to the vehicle problem includes elements (e.g., diagnostic steps) in a particular order that form a diagnostic process. A portion of the flowchart including a diagnostic step of the diagnostic process is displayed by the device. The diagnostic step is performed by instructing the measurement tool to perform a measurement and receiving measurement data indicative of the measurement. Feedback data is determined based on performing the diagnostic step and comprises the measurement data. During the performance, the device transmits the feedback data to a server for generating a modified flowchart comprising a different set or order of elements. The device receives the modified flowchart and displays a portion of the modified flowchart including a decision element that completes the diagnosis.
Vehicle alignment systems and methods are disclosed which operate based on a calculation of “drive direction,” or the direction in which a vehicle is moving. Since a vehicle can be assumed to be a rigid body, each wheel has the same drive direction. Consequently, an alignment parameter of one wheel can be compared to the same parameter of another wheel by equating their drive direction, eliminating the need for the aligner to “see” both sides of the vehicle at the same time. Embodiments include a system having one or more cameras on a fixture carrying a calibration element for an ADAS system, and one or more targets placed on the vehicle to measure the drive direction of the vehicle. The drive direction is assumed to be parallel to the vehicle thrust line and can be used as the line for orientation of the fixture to the vehicle.
G01B 11/275 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester l'alignement des roues
B60W 40/10 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés au mouvement du véhicule
A display assembly for a tool having a housing. The display assembly has a display unit, a frame, a display housing, and buttons. The display housing has a protrusion that is received by an aperture of the frame adapted to receive the protrusion to couple the frame to the display housing. The display unit is disposed between the display housing and the frame. The buttons are disposed on the display housing.
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
H05K 5/02 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques Détails
B25B 23/147 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis électriques
22.
Method and System for Displaying Routing Diagram with Highlighted Routable Components
A computer and process provide for locating and displaying a routing diagram such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The routing diagram is retrieved based on a search involving a vehicle and a specific component within the vehicle and is presented on a display along with a user-selectable control corresponding to the component. The routing diagram includes routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables, as well as a representation of the selected vehicle component. A user can highlight routable components connected to the component by selecting the component from the displayed routing diagram, aiding in the interpretation of the routing diagram.
A tool set holder including a base to receive a tool set insert containing one or more tools from a tool set. The tool set holder includes a bottom flange extending forward from a bottom edge of the base. The bottom flange is to support the tool set insert. The tool set holder includes a first side flange extending forward from a first side edge of the base and a second side flange extending forward from a second side edge of the base. The tool set holder receives the tool set insert between the first side flange and the second side flange. The tool set holder includes a posterior flange extending rearward from the base. The posterior flange is configured to attach the tool set holder to a vertical surface of a work center.
A47F 5/08 - Stands d'étalage, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages caractérisés par leurs particularités de structure fixés aux murs, plafonds ou similairesDispositifs d'étalage en consoles murales
A tool set holder including a base to receive a tool set insert containing one or more tools from a tool set. The tool set holder includes a bottom flange extending forward from a bottom edge of the base. The bottom flange is to support the tool set insert. The tool set holder includes a first side flange extending forward from a first side edge of the base and a second side flange extending forward from a second side edge of the base. The tool set holder receives the tool set insert between the first side flange and the second side flange. The tool set holder includes a posterior flange extending rearward from the base. The posterior flange is configured to attach the tool set holder to a vertical surface of a work center.
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 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
G10L 15/26 - Systèmes de synthèse de texte à partir de la parole
A bending tool for bending tubing, the bending tool includes first and second bend bodies that respectively include first and second arcuate channels. A central channel is cooperatively formed between the first and second bend bodies, and tubing partially disposed in the central channel may be bent around either of the first or second bend bodies to impart a desired bend. An attachment may be provided on the bending tool for releasably coupling the bending tool to another tool.
B21D 7/022 - Cintrage des barres, profilés ou tubes sur un organe de formage fixeCintrage des barres, profilés ou tubes par utilisation d'un organe de formage ou d'une butée oscillante sur un organe de formage fixe uniquement
A pistol-grip style tool that includes an air pump driven by an electric motor, and a trigger operably coupled to the motor to operate the motor. The tool may also include a reservoir that removably couples to the air pump, and be adapted to receive a removable power source, such as a battery pack. The tool may be used to perform tests and diagnostics on systems or parts within a vehicle or other machine.
F04B 35/04 - Pompes à piston spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles et caractérisées par les moyens d'entraînement de leurs organes de travail ou par leur combinaison avec les machines motrices ou moteurs qui les entraînent ou bien par leurs adaptations à cet effet, non prévues ailleurs les moyens étant électriques
F04B 39/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de pompes ou de systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles, non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A speed selection module that allows for independent control and display of speed settings of forward and reverse rotational directions of a power tool. The speed selection module includes two selection buttons (forward and reverse) and illumination elements (such as light emitting diodes (LEDs)) corresponding to each direction disposed on a speed selection printed circuit board (PCB) for independent control of speed settings of the forward and reverse rotational directions.
A method and system for generating a displayable page with a display card is described. A computer server receives data indicating a vehicle symptom and searches a computer-readable database to determine a most-likely cause of the vehicle symptom, a most-probable component associated with the most-likely cause, a component-type identifier associated with the most-probable component, a subset of information categories from among a set of information categories associated with at least one component-type identifier, and data to populate the display card. The server generates the displayable page including the display card and the data to populate in the display card. The server transmits the displayable page to a display device for displaying the displayable page on a display screen. The server receives data indicating selection of an action trigger in the display card occurred and responsively provides the display device with data to update the display card or another displayable page.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration de la réparation ou de la maintenance des produits
G06F 3/04817 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect utilisant des icônes
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/04855 - Interaction avec des barres de défilement
G06F 16/58 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement
G09G 5/00 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande de l'affichage communs à l'affichage utilisant des tubes à rayons cathodiques et à l'affichage utilisant d'autres moyens de visualisation
A pistol-grip style tool that includes an air pump driven by an electric motor, and a trigger operably coupled to the motor to operate the motor. The tool may also include a reservoir that removably couples to the air pump, and be adapted to receive a removable power source, such as a battery pack. The tool may be used to perform tests and diagnostics on systems or parts within a vehicle or other machine.
F04B 49/08 - Régulation par la pression de refoulement
F04B 35/04 - Pompes à piston spécialement adaptées aux fluides compressibles et caractérisées par les moyens d'entraînement de leurs organes de travail ou par leur combinaison avec les machines motrices ou moteurs qui les entraînent ou bien par leurs adaptations à cet effet, non prévues ailleurs les moyens étant électriques
F04B 41/02 - Installations ou systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles comportant des réservoirs
A speed selection module that allows for independent control and display of speed settings of forward and reverse rotational directions of a power tool. The speed selection module includes two selection buttons (forward and reverse) and illumination elements (such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) ) corresponding to each direction disposed on a speed selection printed circuit board (PCB) for independent control of speed settings of the forward and reverse rotational directions.
A method and system for generating a displayable page with a display card is described. A computer server receives data indicating a vehicle symptom and searches a computer-readable database to determine a most-likely cause of the vehicle symptom, a most-probable component associated with the most-likely cause, a component-type identifier associated with the most-probable component, a subset of information categories from among a set of information categories associated with at least one component-type identifier, and data to populate the display card. The server generates the displayable page including the display card and the data to populate in the display card. The server transmits the displayable page to a display device for displaying the displayable page on a display screen. The server receives data indicating selection of an action trigger in the display card occurred and responsively provides the display device with data to update the display card or another displayable page.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration de la réparation ou de la maintenance des produits
G06F 3/04817 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect utilisant des icônes
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/04855 - Interaction avec des barres de défilement
G06F 16/58 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement
G09G 5/00 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande de l'affichage communs à l'affichage utilisant des tubes à rayons cathodiques et à l'affichage utilisant d'autres moyens de visualisation
A bending tool for bending tubing, the bending tool includes first and second bend bodies that respectively include first and second arcuate channels. A central channel is cooperatively formed between the first and second bend bodies, and tubing partially disposed in the central channel may be bent around either of the first or second bend bodies to impart a desired bend. An attachment may be provided on the bending tool for releasably coupling the bending tool to another tool.
A torque tool (2) comprises a motor (30), a reaction member (8), a first user input component (10), a second user input component (12) and a controller (32). The motor (30) drives a rotatable output (4). The reaction member (8) is driven to rotate by the motor (30) and arranged to engage, in use, an object separate from the tool (2) so as to resist rotation of the tool (2). The controller (32) is operatively coupled to each of the first and second user input components (10, 12). The controller (32) operates in a first mode in which when the reaction member (8) is not engaged with the object, the controller (32) permits operation of the motor (30) only when at least both the first user input component (10) and second user input component (12) are simultaneously operated. When the reaction member (8) is engaged with the object, the controller (32) permits operation of the motor (30) when only the first user input component (10) is operated.
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
B25B 23/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des clés à écrous, clés anglaises, tournevis
B25B 23/147 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis électriques
B25D 11/04 - Outils portatifs à percussion entraînés par moteur électrique dans lesquels la tête de l'outil ou l'enclume est frappée par une pièce en mouvement
B25D 11/06 - Moyens d'entraînement de la pièce en mouvement
B25D 11/10 - Moyens d'entraînement de la pièce en mouvement comportant un mécanisme à came
A hammer head with an internal cavity including weights that are sized to restrict the weights from escaping from a crack in the hammer or are easily collected and accounted for should the hammer separate to ensure foreign objects and debris do not contaminate sensitive work spaces. The weights are shaped to allow the weights to longitudinally move in the internal cavity. The weights may take the form of a number of different shapes.
A reinforcing frame structure that bolts or otherwise couples in place of a battery assembly of a vehicle, such as an electrically powered vehicle, and provides sufficient longitudinal, transverse, and torsional rigidity to the vehicle when the battery assembly is removed from the vehicle. The reinforcing frame structure can be releasably attached to the vehicle after the battery assembly is removed. This allows the vehicle to be taken off a lift and moved while minimizing potential damage to the vehicle while the battery assembly is removed from the vehicle.
A hand tool having a first arm and a second arm coupled by a pivot and a handle defined away from the pivot as part of a first end of the first and second arms. The hand tool includes a nose adjacent to the pivot at a second end of the first and second arms. The nose includes a first jaw including the second end of the first arm, the first jaw including a shoulder formed to define a first cutting profile and a second cutting profile, a second jaw including the second end of the second arm, wherein the first jaw and the second jaw cooperate to define a cutting edge including the first cutting profile and the second cutting profile, and an indicator provided on the shoulder, wherein the indicator identifies the first cutting profile from the second cutting profile.
B25B 7/00 - PincesAutres outils de serrage tenus à la main avec des mâchoires sur branches pivotantesParties constitutives généralement communes aux outils à main à branches pivotantes
B25B 7/22 - Pinces munies de dispositifs auxiliaires, p. ex. à arêtes tranchantes, avec arrache-clous
41.
TOOL FOR INSTALLATION, MANIPULATION, AND REMOVAL OF HOG RINGS
A tool includes first and second halves pivotally coupled together at a pivot and having respective first and second jaw portions with respective first and second front faces. The first and second jaw portions have respective first and second contact surfaces disposed proximal to the front faces, and when the first and second contact surfaces are brought together, they cooperatively define a contact plane that extends along a longitudinal axis of the tool. The jaw portions respectively include first and second relief regions having a depth from the contact plane and respective first and second grooves disposed in the relief regions, wherein the first and second grooves are offset by an offset distance.
B23P 19/02 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets
B23P 25/00 - Traitement auxiliaire des pièces, avant ou pendant les opérations d'usinage, afin de faciliter l'action de l'outil ou d'obtenir pour les pièces l'état final désiré, p. ex. la réduction des contraintes internes
B25B 27/14 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets autrement que par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher
B25B 27/20 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets autrement que par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher pour mettre en place ou extraire des goupilles fendues ou des bagues annulaires formant ressort (circlips)
A cleaning tool for a vehicle roof drain tube includes a flexible line, a handle having first and second ends and an interior channel therebetween, a tube extending from the first end of the handle and terminating at a work end, and a flexible tip on the work end of tube that is configured to abut an entry port of the vehicle drain tube. The flexible line extends from the second end of the handle, though the interior channel and first end of the handle, through the tube, and through the flexible tip. The cleaning tool also includes a clamp on the handle for selectively engaging the flexible line.
B08B 9/043 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés par liaison mécanique actionnée de l'extérieur, p. ex. poussés ou tirés dans les tubes
B60J 7/00 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles
E03C 1/302 - Dispositifs pour faciliter l'enlèvement des déchets obstruant les tuyaux de vidange ou les bondes d'évier par déplacement dans les canalisations
44.
Cleaning tool for a roof drain tube and method of use
A cleaning tool for a vehicle roof drain tube includes a flexible line, a handle having first and second ends and an interior channel therebetween, a tube extending from the first end of the handle and terminating at a work end, and a flexible tip on the work end of tube that is configured to abut an entry port of the vehicle drain tube. The flexible line extends from the second end of the handle, though the interior channel and first end of the handle, through the tube, and through the flexible tip. The cleaning tool also includes a clamp on the handle for selectively engaging the flexible line.
B08B 9/00 - Nettoyage d'objets creux par des procédés ou avec un appareillage spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B08B 9/04 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes
B60J 7/00 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles
B60R 13/07 - Moyens d'évacuation ou de guidage de l'eau ne faisant pas partie intégrante du toit
E03C 1/302 - Dispositifs pour faciliter l'enlèvement des déchets obstruant les tuyaux de vidange ou les bondes d'évier par déplacement dans les canalisations
In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a computing device, (i) a user identifier, (ii) a vehicle identifier for a vehicle, and (iii) contextual information related to vehicle service content currently displayed on the computing device. Based on the contextual information, the method includes determining a vehicle scan tool function to perform on the vehicle. The method further includes identifying a vehicle scan tool associated with the user identifier. The method also includes causing a selectable vehicle scan tool initialization option to be displayed on the computing device. The method further includes receiving, from the computing device, a selection of the selectable vehicle scan tool initialization option. In response to receiving the selection, the method additionally providing instructions to initialize the vehicle scan tool to perform the vehicle scan tool function on the vehicle.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
The present disclosure relates to a tool that includes a head having a cavity, and a ratchet assembly carried within the cavity and rotatable about a centerline. The ratchet assembly including a gear portion and a drive portion aligned along the centerline, and a pawl carrier rotatable within the cavity relative to the gear portion, and wherein the pawl carrier is rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to a first pawl mechanically positioned along a groove to engage the gear portion and the second position corresponds to a second pawl mechanically positioned along the groove to engage the gear portion. The tool further includes a ratchet control including a ratchet lever configured to engaged a back surface of the head and a and a ratchet base disposed within the cavity, wherein the ratchet lever mechanically engages the ratchet base.
A storage container, basin, bin, or basket (referred to herein as a storage bin) with wheels. The storage bin includes retaining features or tabs that protrude on one side higher than a plane formed by an upper edge of the storage bin to keep the storage bin located under a tool storage cabinet or toolbox. The retaining features allow the storage bin to be slid under the tool storage cabinet or toolbox with the retaining features disposed between opposing front and back flanges on the bottom of the tool storage cabinet or toolbox. This allows the storage bin to be slid out and back under the tool storage cabinet or toolbox, while the retaining feature restricts the storage bin from being slid completely out from under tool storage cabinet or toolbox.
A hand tool having a first arm and a second arm coupled by a pivot and a handle defined away from the pivot as part of a first end of the first and second arms. The hand tool includes a nose adjacent to the pivot at a second end of the first and second arms. The nose includes a first jaw including the second end of the first arm, the first jaw including a shoulder formed to define a first cutting profile and a second cutting profile, a second jaw including the second end of the second arm, wherein the first jaw and the second jaw cooperate to define a cutting edge including the first cutting profile and the second cutting profile, and an indicator provided on the shoulder, wherein the indicator identifies the first cutting profile from the second cutting profile.
A tool includes first and second halves pivotally coupled together at a pivot and having respective first and second jaw portions with respective first and second front faces. The first and second jaw portions have respective first and second contact surfaces disposed proximal to the front faces, and when the first and second contact surfaces are brought together, they cooperatively define a contact plane that extends along a longitudinal axis of the tool. The jaw portions respectively include first and second relief regions having a depth from the contact plane and respective first and second grooves disposed in the relief regions, wherein the first and second grooves are offset by an offset distance.
B25B 27/14 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets autrement que par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher
Hose clamp pliers include a first plier 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.
Examples relate to methods and systems for selective communication with electronic control units (ECUs) of a vehicle. A vehicle scan tool can provide user-selectable controls that correspond to predetermined group of ECUs representing subsets of all of the ECUs located in a vehicle. In response to receiving a selection of a particular user-selectable control, the scan tool transmits one or more first vehicle data messages with a diagnostic trouble code request to the predetermined group of ECUs associated with the selected option. The diagnostic trouble code request can include a request to clear one or more diagnostic trouble codes in the predetermined group of ECUs or a request to respond with a status of one or more diagnostic trouble codes being set in the predetermined group of ECUs. The scan tool can communicate with multiple subsets of ECUs when the user selects multiple user-selectable controls.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
B60W 50/02 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour préserver la sécurité en cas de défaillance du système d'aide à la conduite, p. ex. en diagnostiquant ou en palliant à un dysfonctionnement
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
Examples relate to methods and systems for selective communication with electronic control units (ECUs) of a vehicle. A vehicle scan tool can provide user-selectable controls that correspond to predetermined group of ECUs representing subsets of all of the ECUs located in a vehicle. In response to receiving a selection of a particular user-selectable control, the scan tool transmits one or more first vehicle data messages with a diagnostic trouble code request to the predetermined group of ECUs associated with the selected option. The diagnostic trouble code request can include a request to clear one or more diagnostic trouble codes in the predetermined group of ECUs or a request to respond with a status of one or more diagnostic trouble codes being set in the predetermined group of ECUs. The scan tool can communicate with multiple subsets of ECUs when the user selects multiple user-selectable controls.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
B25B 21/02 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts avec des moyens pour communiquer un choc à la tige du tournevis ou à la douille de la clé à écrou
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02J 50/00 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
58.
POWER TOOL AND LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR MANUAL TORQUE APPLICATION
A motorized tool with a direct drive mechanism and a locking mechanism that allows the tool to be used to apply a manual load or torque. The tool includes a drive lug adapted to be driven in first and second rotational directions via a gear assembly, a motor adapted to drive the gear assembly to thereby the drive lug for the application of motorized torque, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to allow application of manual torque by the drive lug.
B24B 23/02 - Machines de meulage portatives, p. ex. à guidage manuelAccessoires à cet effet comportant des outils de meulage rotatifsAccessoires à cet effet
B24B 47/10 - Entraînement ou transmission des machines ou dispositifs à meulerÉquipement à cet effet pour entraîner dans leur mouvement de rotation ou de va-et-vient les arbres porte-meules ou les arbres porte-pièces
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 - Enregistrement ou indication du temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente uniquement
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
The disclosure comprises systems and methods for identifying color-coded tags on tools in a storage container where the identification sensor can be calibrated and adjusted. The method can include capturing image data comprising a plurality of pixels of an identification tag associated with a tool in a storage container. The method can include correlating a plurality of pixels to a numeric hue value. The method can include identifying a pattern of pixels from the plurality of pixels, wherein the pattern of pixels is correlated to a known pattern of color parameters consistent with the identification tag associated with the tool in the storage container. Further in response to identifying the pattern of pixels is consistent with the identification tag, determining the presence or absence of the tool in the storage container. The method can further include implementing a color gain to adjust a boundary range for a color.
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation de formes dans le champ d’imageDécoupage ou fusion d’éléments d’image visant à établir la région de motif, p. ex. techniques de regroupementDétection d’occlusion
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p. ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
The present disclosure pertains to apparatuses and methods for servicing a motor vehicle wheel or rim, which employ AI-based image processing. Employing AI-based image processing may help to enhance the speed, quality and safety of a tire servicing procedure. A method is provided which comprises the step of creating one or more images covering at least a portion of an apparatus for servicing the motor vehicle wheel or rim; and the step of applying an AI-based model to the one or more images. In some implementations, the step of applying an AI-based model comprises the sub-step of determining a current configuration of the apparatus and/or the vehicle rim. Moreover, an apparatus for servicing a motor vehicle wheel or rim is provided, which is specifically adapted for performing such methods.
The disclosure comprises systems and methods for identifying color-coded tags on tools in a storage container where the identification sensor can be calibrated and adjusted. The method can include capturing image data comprising a plurality of pixels of an identification tag associated with a tool in a storage container. The method can include correlating a plurality of pixels to a numeric hue value. The method can include identifying a pattern of pixels from the plurality of pixels, wherein the pattern of pixels is correlated to a known pattern of color parameters consistent with the identification tag associated with the tool in the storage container. Further in response to identifying the pattern of pixels is consistent with the identification tag, determining the presence or absence of the tool in the storage container. The method can further include implementing a color gain to adjust a boundary range for a color.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
72.
CRUCIFORM-SHAPED DRIVER AND METHODS OF FORMING AND USE
A cruciform-shaped driver is disclosed as one embodiment. The disclosed cruciform-shaped driver includes an axially elongated driver body extending from a first end to a second end; a plurality of grooves formed radially about a centerline of the driver body, wherein each of the plurality of grooves includes: a pair of driving surfaces, wherein each of the pair of driving surfaces is substantially opposed the other; a transition surface extending between each of the pair of driving surfaces; and at least one rib formed into each pair of driving surfaces, wherein the at least one rib extends towards the transition surface.
A cruciform-shaped driver is disclosed as one embodiment. The disclosed cruciform-shaped driver includes an axially elongated driver body extending from a first end to a second end; a plurality of grooves formed radially about a centerline of the driver body, wherein each of the plurality of grooves includes: a pair of driving surfaces, wherein each of the pair of driving surfaces is substantially opposed the other; a transition surface extending between each of the pair of driving surfaces; and at least one rib formed into each pair of driving surfaces, wherein the at least one rib extends towards the transition surface.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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, 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
(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 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.
An orbital tool operable in first and second rotational directions, and includes a sprag clutch operably coupled to an output shaft to the tool. When the tool is operated in the first rotational direction, the sprag clutch allows free spinning of an output shaft, thus providing operation in a random orbital mode. When the tool is operated in the second rotational direction, the sprag clutch locks or prevents the output shaft from free spinning, thus providing operation in a rotary mode.
B24B 23/04 - Machines de meulage portatives, p. ex. à guidage manuelAccessoires à cet effet avec des outils de meulage oscillantsAccessoires à cet effet
B25F 5/00 - Détails ou parties constitutives d'outils portatifs à moteur sans relation spécifique avec les opérations exécutées et non prévus ailleurs
B25F 5/02 - Structure des boîtiers, corps ou poignées
A multi-function tool that is adapted to cut various materials and has multiple features. The tool includes first and second halves pivotally coupled together at a pivot and respective first and second jaw portions. A first cutting section is cooperatively formed by first and second cutting edges respectively disposed on the first and second jaw portions, and a second cutting section is cooperatively formed third and fourth cutting edges respectively disposed on the first and second jaw portions. A grip feature and/or a wire stripping feature may also be defined by a grooves or indents disposed on the first or second jaw portions between the first and second cutting portions.
A motorized tool with a direct drive mechanism and a locking mechanism that allows the tool to be used to apply a manual load or torque. The tool includes a drive lug adapted to be driven in first and second rotational directions via a gear assembly, a motor adapted to drive the gear assembly to thereby the drive lug for the application of motorized torque, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to allow application of manual torque by the drive lug.
An inventory control system is described that includes a tool storage device including a drawer or a tray providing a pallet, wherein the pallet includes storage locations for objects; a sensing device configured to form an image of the storage locations; and a data processor configured to determine presence or absence of the pallet and presence or absence of objects within the storage locations of the pallet using the information from the image.
G06V 20/52 - Activités de surveillance ou de suivi, p. ex. pour la reconnaissance d’objets suspects
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
G07C 9/22 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer combiné à une vérification d’identité du titulaire du laissez-passer
G07C 9/23 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer combiné à une vérification d’identité du titulaire du laissez-passer au moyen d’un mot de passe
G07C 9/28 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer le laissez-passer permettant le repérage ou signalant la présence
A magnetic bit holder includes a ring magnet surrounding an axis of rotation of the magnetic bit holder. A first connector is fixed with respect to the ring magnet and positioned along the axis of rotation on a first side of the ring magnet. The first connector is operable to secure to a tool along the axis of rotation. A solid shaft of non-ferrous material extends through the ring magnet. A second connector is positioned along the axis of rotation on a second side of the ring magnet. The second connector is operable to hold a tool bit.
B25B 23/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des clés à écrous, clés anglaises, tournevis
B25B 23/12 - Dispositions pour manipuler les vis ou écrous pour tenir ou présenter la vis ou l'écrou avant ou pendant sa rotation par des moyens magnétiques
81.
MONITORING OF TOOL CALIBRATION STATUS IN AUTOMATED TOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS
A calibration monitoring system is provided to automatically monitor the calibration status of tools and other inventory items, such as upon the items being issued from or returned to the automated calibration monitoring system. The system identifies an inventory item, for example a calibrated torque wrench or other calibrated tool identified based on a unique identifying tag attached thereto. The system retrieves a calibration parameter value for the item from a calibration database, and completes a calibration measurement of the item based on the calibration parameter value. In the example, a torque measurement of the calibrated torque wrench can thus be automatically completed. In turn, the system determines a current calibration status of the item based on the calibration measurement, and selectively enables or disables issuance of the inventory item from the system according to the item's status as being in calibration or out of calibration.
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
B25B 13/48 - Clés à écrousClés anglaises pour des applications particulières
B25B 23/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des clés à écrous, clés anglaises, tournevis
B25B 23/14 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis
B25B 23/142 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis à main
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electronic hand-held automotive diagnostic tools, namely, scan tools for use in diagnostic testing and live retrieval for computerized automobile systems
A magnetic bit holder includes a ring magnet surrounding an axis of rotation of the magnetic bit holder. A first connector is fixed with respect to the ring magnet and positioned along the axis of rotation on a first side of the ring magnet. The first connector is operable to secure to a tool along the axis of rotation. A solid shaft of non-ferrous material extends through the ring magnet. A second connector is positioned along the axis of rotation on a second side of the ring magnet. The second connector is operable to hold a tool bit.
B25B 23/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des clés à écrous, clés anglaises, tournevis
B25B 23/12 - Dispositions pour manipuler les vis ou écrous pour tenir ou présenter la vis ou l'écrou avant ou pendant sa rotation par des moyens magnétiques
84.
MONITORING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TOOLS WITHIN AN INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM
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.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
A47F 3/02 - Vitrines ou meubles d'exposition avec systèmes de distribution
G07C 9/22 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer combiné à une vérification d’identité du titulaire du laissez-passer
G07C 9/28 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer le laissez-passer permettant le repérage ou signalant la présence
B25H 3/00 - Moyens de rangement ou aménagements des ateliers, facilitant l'accès à ou la manipulation des pièces, outils ou instruments
85.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING VEHICLE SERVICE TOOL WITH CATEGORIZED DESCRIPTORS
A system and method for configuring a vehicle service tool (VST) to operate in a first state in which a user-selectable control is operable for selecting a category of diagnostic descriptors to use when the VST operates in a second state; receiving, while the VST operates in the first state, a selection of the user-selectable control and configuring the VST to use the category of diagnostic descriptors when operating in the second state; configuring the VST to operate in the second state so that the VST displays a GUI and requests vehicle data messages; receiving, while the VST operates in the second state, vehicle data messages including a diagnostic identifier and corresponding data values determining, from among multiple diagnostic descriptors corresponding to the category of diagnostic descriptors, a diagnostic descriptor corresponding to the diagnostic identifier; and outputting, within the GUI, the diagnostic descriptor and a representation of the data values.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Electronic hand-held automotive diagnostic tools, namely, scan tools for use in diagnostic testing and live retrieval for computerized automobile systems
87.
Method and system for configuring vehicle service tool with categorized descriptors
A system and method for configuring a vehicle service tool (VST) to operate in a first state in which a user-selectable control is operable for selecting a category of diagnostic descriptors to use when the VST operates in a second state; receiving, while the VST operates in the first state, a selection of the user-selectable control and configuring the VST to use the category of diagnostic descriptors when operating in the second state; configuring the VST to operate in the second state so that the VST displays a GUI and requests vehicle data messages; receiving, while the VST operates in the second state, vehicle data messages including a diagnostic identifier and corresponding data values determining, from among multiple diagnostic descriptors corresponding to the category of diagnostic descriptors, a diagnostic descriptor corresponding to the diagnostic identifier; and outputting, within the GUI, the diagnostic descriptor and a representation of the data values.
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
88.
Supplementing Vehicle Service Content with Scan Tool Initialization Links
In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a computing device, textual vehicle service content. The method further includes identifying, by the computing device, a vehicle scan tool function relevant to associated text at a location within the textual vehicle service content. The method additionally includes modifying, by the computing device, the textual vehicle service content to include a selectable link at the location of the associated text, wherein the selectable link is selectable to initialize a vehicle scan tool to perform the identified vehicle scan tool function on a vehicle. The method also includes providing, by the computing device, the modified textual vehicle service content including the selectable link.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
A tool adapter assembly, such as, for example, a socket or socket adapter, having drive, center, and work bodies. The drive body and the work body can be adjusted in a number of positions/angles relative to one another by a user. The tool adapter assembly includes components adapted to retain a set/desired position/angle of the drive body and the work body relative to one another.
A scissor arm for an articulating support is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The scissor arm includes a central support structure at least a portion of which extends in a plane that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The scissor arm also includes a tubular body including first and second members that form opposing sides of the scissor arm and are attached to the central support structure. Each of the first and second members of the tubular body includes an outer wall spaced from the plane, an upper flange extending from the outer wall toward the plane, and a lower flange extending from the outer wall toward the plane.
B66F 7/06 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés par des leviers pour un mouvement vertical
B66F 7/08 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés par des leviers pour un mouvement vertical actionnés hydrauliquement ou pneumatiquement
B66F 7/28 - Détails de structure, p. ex. butées d'arrêt, organes de support pivotants, curseurs coulissants réglables aux dimensions de la charge
91.
Method and System for Displaying Routing Diagram with Highlighted Routable Components
A method, computing system and memory containing program instructions executable by a processor to cause a computing system to cause multiple routable components, such as electrical circuits, within a routing diagram to be highlighted in response to selection of a connectable component in the diagram. The diagram is received in response to a request that includes a vehicle identifier including at least model year and manufacturer identifiers, and a textual search criterion, and then displayed on a display. Displaying the diagram includes showing representations of the connectable component and the multiple routable components on the display. The representations of the connectable component and the multiple routable components are selectable via a graphical user interface. In response to receiving a selection of the representation of the connectable component shown on the display, the diagram is displayed on the display with the representations of the multiple routable components highlighted.
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
H01M 50/30 - Aménagements pour faciliter l’échappement des gaz
H01M 50/325 - Aménagements refermables comprenant des organes de soupape déformables, p. ex. élastiques ou flexibles
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.
Sockets of a socket set that each include markings for indicating socket size and distinguishing various size sockets from one another. The markings on a socket may include multiple numeric indicia on the outer surface of the socket in combination with one or more lines between the numeric indicia, where the number of lines is different between sockets that are adjacent sizes.
A socket having a working end with a socket receiving area that is adapted to receive a work piece, and an opposing drive end adapted to engage a lug of a torque application tool. The socket includes spring-wire forms disposed in the socket receiving area that are adapted to apply a biased force to the work piece when the work piece is received in the socket receiving area, wherein the spring-wire forms include a first and second end and arms formed proximal to the first and second ends, and the arms include a bent portion that is adapted to engage axial slots when a work piece is received in the socket receiving area.
B25B 13/06 - Clés à écrousClés anglaises à mâchoires rigides du type à douille
B25B 23/08 - Dispositions pour manipuler les vis ou écrous pour tenir ou présenter la vis ou l'écrou avant ou pendant sa rotation
B25B 23/10 - Dispositions pour manipuler les vis ou écrous pour tenir ou présenter la vis ou l'écrou avant ou pendant sa rotation par des moyens mécaniques de prise
98.
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.
G01R 13/02 - Dispositions pour la présentation de variables électriques ou de formes d'ondes pour la présentation sous forme numérique des variables électriques mesurées
G01R 15/12 - Circuits pour appareils de test à usage multiple, p. ex. pour mesurer, au choix, tension, courant ou impédance
G01R 19/25 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe utilisant une méthode de mesure numérique
An attachment for a prybar including a base portion having a bottom surface and an interface surface opposite the bottom surface, and opposing first and second sides that extend upwardly from the base portion and define a channel therebetween. The channel is adapted to receive a prybar, and a pin is disposed in first and second apertures in the respective first and second sides to retain the attachment on the prybar. The attachment provides a fulcrum surface for the prybar that may be positioned anywhere along a length of a prybar shaft of the prybar.
B25B 21/02 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts avec des moyens pour communiquer un choc à la tige du tournevis ou à la douille de la clé à écrou
