Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning fairing sheaths are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes using vacuum pressure to assist in moving opposing portions of a fairing sheath away from each other.

Abstract: A shoulder protecting assembly includes an article of clothing that is removably worn on a shoulder. A panel has a top side, a bottom side, first end, a second end, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The panel is arcuate from the first end to the second end so that the bottom side is concave. The panel is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. A plate is positioned within the panel and generally extends between the first and second ends. The plate is comprised of a rigid material. A fastening assembly releasably attaches the bottom side of the panel to an outer surface of the clothing so that the panel is positioned over the shoulder. A strap may be positioned on the upper side of the panel.

Abstract: A machine has an intermittently rotating table for holding parts to be worked on or assembled. Operating units (20, 21, 25) are actuable either simultaneously for all units or groups of units, or independently of one another. The operating units can be mounted vertically over or under the table and also laterally and can receive the rotary movement of a central wheel or independent motors. According to a preferred embodiment, the control of the feed is effected by the central shaft (4). During a work cycle, this shaft makes a vertical movement and transmits that movement to the operating units (20, 21) by radial linear cams (16, 17, etc.), i.e., feed and return occur during a single movement of the shaft (4), for example, downward. During idle time, i.e.