Abstract: A vehicle cooling system for a vehicle defining a cab comprises a heat source and an evaporative cooling system. The heat source is supported by the vehicle. The evaporative cooling system is configured to evaporate water using heat from the heat source to form a supply of cool air for cooling the cab.

Abstract: An insertion system for inserting a bushing assembly defining first and second end configurations into a housing opening defined by a structural member comprises a brace assembly, an actuator assembly, and a drive plate. The brace assembly comprises a brace rod, an anchor member defining an anchor edge surface and a spacing portion, and a brace nut. The actuator assembly comprises an actuator housing and a drive member. Displacement of the drive member causes displacement of the bushing assembly through the drive plate such that the anchor edge surface acts on the structural member and the drive plate displaces the bushing assembly into the housing opening towards the anchor member. The spacing portion of the anchor member is configured to engage the second end configuration of the bushing assembly to prevent further displacement of the bushing assembly when the bushing assembly is in a desired position.

Abstract: A plier assembly comprising first and second handle assemblies each comprising a frame assembly, a support block, a tip assembly, a proximal pin, and a distal pin. A main hinge assembly supports the second handle assembly for movement relative to the first handle assembly. The proximal openings are sized and dimensioned such that, as the second handle assembly moves relative to the first handle assembly, longitudinal axes of the support block are substantially parallel.

Abstract: The present invention may be embodied as a DC-DC step-up converter assembly comprising a multiple-layer PCB and a converter circuit. The converter circuit comprising a boost controller, an inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor. The boost controller, inductor, capacitor, and resistor are all supported on one side of the multiple-layer PCB.

Abstract: A wheel hub assembly adapted to be connected to a wheel assembly comprising a wheel rim defining a mounting portion comprises a retaining ring, a hub cap, and at least one retaining bolt. The retaining ring defines a first clamp portion. The hub cap defines a second clamp portion. The at least one retaining bolt is adapted to secure the hub cap relative to the retaining ring such that the mounting portion of the wheel rim is between the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion.

Abstract: An insertion system for inserting a bushing assembly into a housing opening in a structural member comprising a brace assembly, an actuator assembly, and a drive plate. The brace assembly comprises a brace rod, an anchor member defining an anchor member recess, and a brace nut. The actuator assembly comprises an actuator housing defining an actuator housing opening and a drive member defining a drive member opening. The drive plate defines a drive plate recess. The anchor member acts on the structural member and the brace nut acts on the actuator assembly. Operation of the actuator assembly displaces the drive plate. Displacement of the drive plate displaces the bushing assembly into the housing opening.

Abstract: A coupler assembly for engaging a bushing pin of a bushing assembly, the bushing pin defining at least one bushing pin recess has a coupler collar and at least one coupler pin. The coupler collar defines a coupler through hole and at least one coupler pin passageway. The at least one coupler pin is adapted to be inserted at least partly through the at least one coupler pin passageway. With at least a portion of the bushing pin within the coupler through hole and the at least one bushing pin recess in a desired orientation relative to the at least one coupler pin passageway, the at least one coupler pin is inserted into the at least one coupler pin passageway such that the at least one coupler pin engages the at least one bushing pin recess to inhibit relative movement between the bushing pin and the coupler collar.

Abstract: A bushing displacing system comprising an engaging member and a brace member. The engaging member is configured to engage the brace assembly to displace the engaging member in the displacement direction and at least a portion of the bushing assembly to displace at least a portion of the bushing assembly in the displacement direction. The brace member is adapted to engage the brace assembly and the structural member. Operation of the actuator displaces at least one of the brace assembly and the engaging member in the displacement direction relative to the structural member such that the engaging member displaces at least a portion of the bushing assembly towards a desired position relative to the housing opening in the structural member.

Abstract: A bushing displacing system comprising an engaging member and a brace member. The engaging member is configured to engage the brace assembly to displace the engaging member in the displacement direction and at least a portion of the bushing assembly to displace at least a portion of the bushing assembly in the displacement direction. The brace member is adapted to engage the brace assembly and the structural member. Operation of the actuator displaces at least one of the brace assembly and the engaging member in the displacement direction relative to the structural member such that the engaging member displaces at least a portion of the bushing assembly towards a desired position relative to the housing opening in the structural member.

Abstract: A disconnect system to be connected between a DC power source formed by the battery system of a vehicle and a load of the vehicle comprises at least one relay switch and at least one thermostat switch. The at least one relay switch is electrically connected between the DC power source and the load to form a power circuit. The at least one thermostat switch is secured to a sensed portion of the load. The at least one thermostat switch is connected to the at least one relay switch to form a control circuit. The at least one relay switch is closed when current flows through the control circuit. When a temperature of the at least one thermostat switch reaches a predetermined temperature level, the at least one thermostat switch prevents current from flowing through the control circuit.

Abstract: A vehicle heating and cooling system has a vehicle evaporator coil, a vehicle HVAC user interface, a compressor, a compressor coil, and a controller. The controller is connected between the vehicle HVAC user interface and the compressor. The compressor and compressor coil are connected to the vehicle evaporator coil.

Abstract: A cab heating system for a vehicle comprising a turbine engine, a heat exchanger, and a duct. The turbine engine generates exhaust containing waste heat. The heat exchanger comprises a first portion, a second portion, and first and second lines for carrying auxiliary working fluid between the first and second portions. The duct is operatively connected to carry exhaust from the turbine engine to the first portion of the heat exchanger. The first portion of the heat exchanger transfers waste heat of the exhaust generated by the turbine engine to the auxiliary working fluid. The first line carries the auxiliary working fluid to the second portion of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger extracts heat from the auxiliary working fluid. The second line carries the auxiliary working fluid to the first portion of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a vehicle comprising an engine and a turbine generator comprises an engine exhaust system and a turbine exhaust system. The engine exhaust system comprises an engine exhaust pipe extending from the engine to a desired location relative to the vehicle. The turbine exhaust system comprises a turbine exhaust pipe operatively connected between the turbine generator and the engine exhaust pipe between the engine and the desired location.

Abstract: A plier assembly for retaining rings comprises first and second handle assemblies and a drive assembly. Operation of the drive assembly pivots the first handle assembly relative to the second handle assembly. As the first handle assembly pivots relative to the second handle assembly, a first support block of the first handle assembly pivots relative to the first handle assembly and a second support block of the second handle assembly pivots relative to the second handle assembly such that a first support block longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to a second support block longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An air conditioning system comprises a compressor, a rotary engine, and a condenser. The rotary engine comprises at least one drive shaft. The at least one drive shaft is operatively connected to the compressor and to the fuel tank. The condenser is operatively connected to the compressor. The evaporator is operatively connected to the condenser and to the compressor. The rotary engine combusts fuel to rotate the at least one drive shaft. Rotation of the at least one drive shaft operates the compressor to cause working fluid to flow such that the evaporator air conditions the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A bearing cup removal tool for removing a bearing cup from a bearing casting comprises a collar assembly and a displacing assembly. The collar assembly comprises a clamp member and a clamp assembly, where the clamp member defines a clamp surface. The clamp assembly deforms the clamp member to alter a shape of the clamp surface such that the clamp member may be configured to surround at least a portion of the bearing cup and the clamp member may be configured to frictionally engage at least a portion of the bearing cup to secure the clamp member to the bearing cup. The displacing assembly engages the clamp member and is adapted to engage the bearing casting such that operation of the displacing assembly forces the clamp member away from the bearing casting.