Abstract: A method of inspecting an object includes: moving a support body relative to the object in a first direction along a surface of the object; wherein the support body supports at least one sensor such that moving the support body relative to the object in the first direction causes the at least one sensor to move relative to the object in the first direction; and wherein the at least one sensor is movable relative to the support body in a second direction along the surface of the object and different from the first direction during at least a portion of time while moving the support body relative to the object in the first direction. Apparatuses are also disclosed.

Abstract: Clamp devices can be operated remotely to facilitate the installation, removal and other handling of wheels and tires for large vehicles. The clamp devices generally include an attachment mechanism, a gripping mechanism, an actuating link operable to move the gripping mechanism between an open and closed position, an actuator to activate the actuating link, a transmitter for sending command signals to the clamp devices for the purpose of opening or closing the gripping mechanism and a receiver for receiving such command signals.

Abstract: A method of inspecting a ferromagnetic object includes positioning a plurality of magnetic field sensors proximate the ferromagnetic object and when a plurality of magnetic field sensors sense respective magnetic field values at respective different locations proximate at least one surface of the ferromagnetic object, causing the plurality of magnetic field sensors to generally traverse around the ferromagnetic object.

Abstract: Methods for manipulating, positioning, and removing a lock ring for a wheel are disclosed. Manipulating the lock ring for the wheel involves increasing a separation distance between a first fastener fastened to a first end of the lock ring and a second fastener fastened to a second end of the lock ring opposite the first end. Positioning the lock ring in a lock ring groove of the wheel involves causing a lock ring positioner to position the lock ring proximate the wheel before positioning the lock ring in the lock ring groove of the wheel. Removing the lock ring from the wheel involves receiving the lock ring in at least one catcher receptacle of a lock ring positioner after removing the lock ring from the wheel.