Abstract: An example method for outputting a PID filter list (PFL) includes: receiving RO data from one or more ROs that indicate particular vehicle identifying information (PVII), at least one symptom identifier, and a particular vehicle component; determining, symptom-to-parameter-identifier (PID) mapping data (MD) based on the received RO data and component-to-PID MD; determining, based on the set of available PIDs for the SOV and the symptom-to-PID MD, a PFL, wherein the PFL is associated with the PVII and the at least one symptom identifier, and wherein the PFL indicates a symptom-based subset of PIDs from the set of available PIDs for the SOV; receiving, a request sent over a communication network from a display device, wherein the request comprises the PVII and the at least one symptom identifier; and transmitting, over the communication network to the display device, a response to the request, the response comprising the PFL.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A wire strain relief system adapted to support wires in a terminal block. A wire may be retained and supported by the wire strain relief system. By retaining and supporting the wire, stress and/or strain on the wire and a connection joint between a terminal and the wire may be reduced, compared to terminal blocks without wire strain relief systems.

Abstract: A thermal imager device, where the thermal imager device includes a thermal imager housing. The thermal imager housing includes a display and user controls. The thermal imager device also includes a removable detector housing including a thermal detector. The thermal imager device also includes a flexible connector configured to detachably couple the removable detector to the thermal imager housing, the flexible connector including a first end, a second end, and a body between the first end and the second end, where the flexible connector is configured to detachably couple to the thermal imager housing at the first end, and where the flexible connector is configured to detachably couple to the removable detector housing at the second end.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at one or more processors, a content description and a matrix code. The content description includes data describing one or more computer-readable files. The matrix code is encoded with a link to the one or more files. The method includes the one or more processors determining a condition indicative of a first computing device being unable to display the file with at least a minimum quality level. The determination is based, at least in part, on the content description. The method includes the processor outputting the matrix code to a first display operatively coupled to the one or more processors. Outputting the matrix code occurs in response to determining the condition indicative of the first computing device being unable to display the one or more files with at least the minimum quality level. Furthermore, the method includes displaying, on the first display, the matrix code.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An example method includes determining identifying information for a vehicle to be serviced. The method further includes receiving at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method further includes sending a request over a communication network to a remote server for a PID filter list for the vehicle, the request comprising the identifying information for the vehicle and the at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method additionally includes receiving a response to the request over the communication network from the remote server, the response comprising the PID filter list for the vehicle. The method further includes determining, based on the PID filter list for the vehicle, a symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle from a set of available PIDs. The method additionally includes displaying, on a display interface, the symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a power supply rail. The method includes adjusting a power supply rail for circuit component(s) to a first setting. The method includes determining voltage sample(s) by sampling an input voltage corresponding to an input signal. The method also includes determining whether the voltage sample(s) breach a first or second voltage threshold. Additionally, the method includes adjusting the power supply rail to a second setting if a predetermined quantity of the voltage sample(s) breach the first voltage threshold, wherein a magnitude of the second setting equals or is greater than a magnitude of the first setting; and adjusting the power supply rail to a third setting if the voltage sample(s) are captured during at least a threshold amount of time and do not breach the second voltage threshold. The magnitude of the first setting is greater than a magnitude of the third setting.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A storage unit, such as, for example, a toolbox or cabinet, having a power strip with power terminals adapted to operably couple to and provide electricity to a connected device. The storage unit further including an interrogation module adapted to interrogate or monitor electric supply information about electricity supplied to the connected devices via the power terminals, a computation module operably coupled to the interrogation module, and adapted to receive electric supply data signals from the interrogation module to determine a status of the connected device by comparing the electric supply data signals and usage characteristics of the connected device, and a communication module adapted to receive status data signals from the computation module and communicate the status data signals to a remote computing device.

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.