Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a computing device, textual vehicle service content. The method further includes identifying, by the computing device, a vehicle scan tool function relevant to associated text at a location within the textual vehicle service content. The method additionally includes modifying, by the computing device, the textual vehicle service content to include a selectable link at the location of the associated text, wherein the selectable link is selectable to initialize a vehicle scan tool to perform the identified vehicle scan tool function on a vehicle. The method also includes providing, by the computing device, the modified textual vehicle service content including the selectable link.

Abstract: An air or impact hammer tool bit operatively coupled to a driver is described, whereby the axial force provided by the air or impact hammer is translated to an applied torque through a dedicated driver, such as a socket adapter or wrench. The air or impact hammer bit may include or define a receiving, or female, geometry to removably couple the dedicated driver. The bit may include additional anti-rotation geometry adapted to restrict the rotation of the bit while engaged with the air or impact hammer and retention geometry preventing the dedicated driver from disengaging from the bit.

Abstract: An impact mechanism for an impact tool that includes a housing, a piston slidably disposed in the housing and adapted to transfer impact force to a tool bit, and electromagnetic coils disposed between the piston and the housing. The electromagnetic coils are alternately activated to generate respective magnetic fields to cause the piston to move within the housing.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for displaying thermal images by a thermal imager device is provided. The method includes displaying, by a user interface of a computing device, a plurality of thermal images corresponding to a respective plurality of objects in a scene captured by the thermal imager device. The plurality of thermal images are displayed by a first representation scheme based on a first thermal scale comprising a first range of temperature values corresponding to the plurality of objects. The method includes receiving, by the computing device, a user selection of a subplurality of the plurality of thermal images. And the method includes, responsive to the user selection, displaying, by the user interface, the subplurality of the plurality of thermal images by a second representation scheme based on a second thermal scale comprising a second range of temperature values corresponding to a respective subplurality of the plurality of objects.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices related to diagnosing a device-under-service (DUS) are disclosed. DUS-related data is received. The DUS-related data is determined to be aggregated into aggregated data based on a determined classification of the DUS-related data. An aggregated-data comparison of the DUS-related data and aggregated data is generated. The aggregated-data comparison can include a statistical analysis of the DUS-related data and/or a differential analysis of DUS-related data taken while the DUS is operating in two or more operating states. A DUS report is generated based on the aggregated-data comparison. The DUS report can include one or more sub-strategies. At least one of the one or more sub-strategies can include a sub-strategy-success estimate. The DUS report can be sent and a DUS-report display can be generated based on the DUS report.

Abstract: An attachment for a prybar including a base portion having a bottom surface and an interface surface opposite the bottom surface, and opposing first and second sides that extend upwardly from the base portion and define a channel therebetween. The channel is adapted to receive a prybar, and a pin is disposed in first and second apertures in the respective first and second sides to retain the attachment on the prybar. The attachment provides a fulcrum surface for the prybar that may be positioned anywhere along a length of a prybar shaft of the prybar.

Abstract: A device for testing a voltage level in an electrical terminal cavity including a testing body and a probe for contacting the electrical terminal cavity. The probe includes a tip portion having a first cross-sectional area, a base portion having a second cross-sectional area, and an intermediate portion extending from the tip portion to the base portion having a third cross-sectional area. The first cross-sectional area is smaller than the third cross-sectional area, the third cross-sectional area is smaller than the second cross-sectional area, and the intermediate portion is concentric with the tip portion and the base portion. An axis extends between a center of the tip portion, a center of the intermediate portion, a center of the base portion, and a center of the testing body. The device also includes a circuit operatively coupled with the probe to sense the voltage level in the electrical terminal cavity.

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: An anvil for an impact mechanism, where the anvil includes wings that taper at a taper angle of about 5 degrees to about 30 degrees. The anvil may also include a shaft extending from the wings, and a drive end adapted to transfer and apply torque to a work piece. The wings of the anvil also include wing impact surfaces that receive rotational impact forces from a hammer. For example, the hammer contacts and applies torque to the wings of the anvil.

Abstract: A method includes determining a test drive script (TDS) to perform while a tool monitors an electronic system in a mobile machine during a test drive of the mobile machine. The TDS includes an ordered sequence of drive cycle procedures (DCPs). The ordered sequence of DCPs begins with an initial DCP and ends with a final DCP. Each DCP is indicative of a respective mobile machine state. The TDS includes a first particular DCP associated with both a first particular mobile machine state and a first condition pertaining to the first particular mobile machine state. The method also includes outputting a representation of at least a portion of the TDS. Additionally, the method includes determining and outputting one or more of: status information corresponding to achieving the first particular mobile machine state or status information corresponding to achieving the first condition pertaining to the first particular mobile machine state.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing vehicles. A particular vehicle can be repaired during a repair session using a computing device. The repair session can include the computing device: receiving a functional task setup with first and second identifiers, the first identifier identifying the particular vehicle, and the second identifier identifying a particular functional task for the computing device to perform on the particular vehicle; determining whether the computing device is available to perform the particular functional task; after determining the computing device is available to perform the particular functional task, receiving an input to initiate performance of the particular functional task on the particular vehicle; after receiving the input, sending a message to the particular vehicle to initiate performance of the particular functional task on the particular vehicle; and after sending the message, displaying a notification indicative of performing the particular functional task.

Abstract: Sockets of a socket set that each include markings for indicating socket size and distinguishing various size sockets from one another. The markings on a socket may include multiple numeric indicia on the outer surface of the socket in combination with one or more lines between the numeric indicia, where the number of lines is different between sockets that are adjacent sizes.

Abstract: A test device includes a power source having a first connection point and a second connection point, a first voltmeter having a first input and a second input, a second voltmeter having a first input and a second input, a first port, a second port, a third port, and a user interface. The first port is coupled to the first connection point of the power source and to the first input of the first voltmeter, the second port is coupled to the second input of the first voltmeter, the first input of the second voltmeter, and the second connection point of the power source, and the third port is coupled to the second input of the second voltmeter. The user interface is configured to show a first voltage between the first port and the second port and a second voltage between the third port and the second port.

Abstract: An inventory control system is described that includes a tool storage device including a drawer or a tray providing a pallet, wherein the pallet includes storage locations for objects; a sensing device configured to form an image of the storage locations; and a data processor configured to determine presence or absence of the pallet and presence or absence of objects within the storage locations of the pallet using the information from the image.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving a first service procedure including a plurality of procedural steps for servicing a vehicle, identifying at least one procedural step of the plurality of procedural steps to supplement with supplemental service information, receiving information about vehicles sharing one or more attributes with the vehicle, determining at least one piece of supplemental service information to supplement the at least one identified procedural step, and providing a supplemented service procedure comprising the first service procedure with the at least one piece of supplemental service information included with the at least one identified procedural step.

Abstract: A calibration monitoring system is provided to automatically monitor the calibration status of tools and other inventory items, such as upon the items being issued from or returned to the automated calibration monitoring system. The system identifies an inventory item, for example a calibrated torque wrench or other calibrated tool identified based on a unique identifying tag attached thereto. The system retrieves a calibration parameter value for the item from a calibration database, and completes a calibration measurement of the item based on the calibration parameter value. In the example, a torque measurement of the calibrated torque wrench can thus be automatically completed. In turn, the system determines a current calibration status of the item based on the calibration measurement, and selectively enables or disables issuance of the inventory item from the system according to the item's status as being in calibration or out of calibration.

Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to pneumatic tools, such as a sander, that provide an optimum output speed and has significant stall torque to reduce the risk of the tool from stalling during use. The tool includes a coupled gear set that drives an output accessory, such as an abrasive pad, at an optimum speed without loss of power or power reduction, and with an amplified stall torque. The coupled gear set may include a first gear set that functions as a speed reducer, and a second gear set that functions as a speed increaser.

Abstract: A motor controller for a motor having an end cap. The motor controller including a power board adapted to couple with a first surface of the end cap, on an internal side of the motor, and including opposing first and second sides and a control board adapted to couple to a second surface of the end cap, on an external side of the motor, and including a processor. The power board including position sensors disposed on the first side and switching elements disposed on the second side.