Abstract: An adaptor for a press. The adaptor includes a body adapted to removably couple to the press cylinder or carriage of the press and an extension shaft having first and second opposing ends. The first end is removably coupled to the body, and the second end is adapted to couple to a drive adaptor.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination screw and rivet fastener that couples a cover plate to a ratchet head. The fastener is inserted into the ratchet head and then screwed into a hole of the cover plate. Thereafter, the tip of the fastener opposite the fastener head is deformed in a rivet operation.

Abstract: A system comprises a dongle and a diagnostic tool. The dongle includes a vehicle communication transceiver (VCT), a first wireless transceiver, and a vehicle connector. The diagnostic tool includes a processor, a proximity sensing component, an output device, and a second wireless transceiver. The proximity sensing component outputs an output signal. The processor receives the output signal and make a determination that indicates whether the output signal indicates an object is in spatial proximity to the proximity sensing component. The processor outputs using the output device a notification based on the determination. The VCT performs a vehicle communication directly with a vehicle while the vehicle connector is connected to an on-board diagnostic connector (OBDC) of the vehicle. The first and second wireless transceivers communicates with each other to trigger a vehicle communication from the dongle to the vehicle while the vehicle connector is connected to the OBDC.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A tool having a housing with a motor housing portion having a motor disposed therein. A groove is formed in the motor housing portion and is disposed proximate an output axis of the tool. The groove is adapted to receive an index finger of a user, and a trigger adapted to operate the motor is adapted to be operated by a middle finger of the user.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a vehicle scan tool, a request for automated vehicle scan tool initialization, the request comprising a function identifier for a vehicle scan tool function and a vehicle identifier for a vehicle, where the vehicle scan tool is configured to display at least one navigable menu. The method additionally includes determining a current operating state of the vehicle scan tool. Based on the current operating state of the vehicle scan tool, the method further includes making a determination to initialize the vehicle scan tool according to the request for automated vehicle scan tool initialization. In response to making the determination, the method also includes using the function identifier and the vehicle identifier to initialize the vehicle scan tool to perform the vehicle scan tool function on the vehicle.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A dual pawl ratchet tool with a leaf spring bias member. The leaf spring includes two bias portions that are coupled to one another by a fulcrum. The fulcrum can be placed in an indent of the pawl pocket to maintain structural stability while applying a bias force against the engaged pawl. In doing so, the bias member reduces the amount of lost motion that is incurred during the ratcheting operation.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A direction selector mechanism adapted to cause a motor to selectively rotate in either one of first and second rotational directions. The direction selector mechanism includes a selector switch slidably or rotatably coupled to the tool and adapted to be selectively positioned between one of first and second positions, a non-contact actuator disposed in the selector switch, and a non-contact sensor adapted to detect the proximity of the non-contact actuator.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Systems and methods for augmenting measurements with automotive repair information are described herein. A method may include a server storing a plurality of service scenarios defined for at least one display device. Each stored service scenario includes at least one setup instruction, and each setup instruction is based on at least one capability of at least one CVST. The method may further include the server receiving data indicating an operating condition of a vehicle from a first display device of the at least one display device. Based on the stored plurality of service scenarios and the received data, the server may determine that a first stored service scenario of the plurality of service scenarios matches the operating condition. The server may then determine a first CVST having a first capability that is associated with the first display device, and transmitting the first stored service scenario to the first display device.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method includes writing vehicle data parameters (VDPs) into a memory in order of a vehicle outputting the VDPs. The method also includes displaying a first view of a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display. The GUI includes one or more VDP graphs, a graph-axis control, and a first vehicle operating condition (VOC) indicator at the graph-axis control. The method also includes displaying a second view of the GUI on the display in response to a selection of the first VOC indicator. The first and second views include first and second sets of VDP graphs, respectively. The second set of VDP graphs includes VDPs not represented in the first set of VDP graphs. Graph-axis control segments within the graph-axis control in the first and second views cover different portions of the graph-axis control. The graph-axis control segments correspond to different portions of the VDPs written into the memory.