Abstract: A system protects a steering column from debris. The system includes a pair of arms moveable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, and a vertical member configured to move toward a lower position when the steering column is positioned thereon. The vertical member is coupled to the pair of arms such that the pair of arms move toward the closed configuration and facilitate protecting the steering column from the debris when the vertical member is moved toward the lower position.

Abstract: A system protects a steering column from debris. The system includes a pair of arms moveable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, and a vertical member configured to move toward a lower position when the steering column is positioned thereon. The vertical member is coupled to the pair of arms such that the pair of arms move toward the closed configuration and facilitate protecting the steering column from the debris when the vertical member is moved toward the lower position.

Abstract: An orthotic device is coupleable to a fastener installation tool and is configured to be worn on an appendage of a user of the fastener installation tool. The orthotic device is configurable between a relaxed state and a rigid state, and includes at least one activation component responsive to an activation signal output by a controller in communication with the fastener installation tool. The at least one activation component changes the orthotic device from the relaxed state to the rigid state in response to operation of the fastener installation tool.

Abstract: A system for use in processing rubber seals, the system including at least one insulated cabinet having a first end, a second end, and a first dimension defined therebetween. The at least one insulated cabinet further includes a side wall defining an interior of the at least one insulated cabinet, and an access window defined in the side wall. A cover is configured to at least partially restrict airflow through the access window. A hanger is coupled at the first end of the at least one insulated cabinet, wherein the first dimension is oriented to define a height of the at least one insulated cabinet such that a plurality of the rubber seals are suspendable from the hanger within the interior. A heater is thermally coupled to the at least one insulated cabinet, wherein the heater is configured to heat the interior to greater than a predefined temperature.

Abstract: An orthotic device is provided. The orthotic device is worn on an appendage of a user of a fastener installation tool, and is configurable between a relaxed state and a rigid state. The orthotic device includes at least one activation component that is responsive to an activation signal output by a controller in communication with the fastener installation tool. The activation component changes the orthotic device from the relaxed state to the rigid state in response to the controller detecting a resistive force at the fastener installation tool during installation of a fastener.

Abstract: A bollard drilling jig including a base plate, an elongated bar coupled to the base plate, and at least two guide collars spaced apart from each other on the elongated bar. The at least two guide collars each include an interior channel that is sized to receive a drilling tool therethrough.

Abstract: A bollard drilling jig including a base plate, an elongated bar coupled to the base plate, and at least two guide collars spaced apart from each other on the elongated bar. The at least two guide collars each include an interior channel that is sized to receive a drilling tool therethrough.

Abstract: A manufacturing process switch with a housing consisting of a first member and a second member. The first member is rotatable from a closed position to an open position. A proximity sensor is secured to the housing that detects the proximity of the first member to the second member and generates a signal when the first member is in the open position. An engagement device is secured to the housing for retaining the first member to the second member in the closed position. A cable attachment mechanism is attached to the first member of the housing and securable to a cable of a tool. The first member is rotatable from the closed position to the open position when a breakaway force is applied to the cable attachment mechanism. The manufacturing process is stopped when the first member is in the open position.

Abstract: An end plate for a conveyor system is described. In one embodiment, a conveyor system includes an endless conveyor belt turned about rollers between an entrance end and an exit end, and an end plate disposed at one end of the belt facing towards a direction of motion of the belt. The end plate includes a plate body including a plurality of projecting members extending from one end of the plate body. The end plate also includes a plurality of finger elements disposed over the plurality of projecting members. Each finger element of the plurality of finger elements includes a slot on a back side of the finger element that is configured to receive a projecting member of the plurality of projecting members. The plurality of projecting members and the plurality of finger elements are configured to face towards the belt.

Abstract: A hold and drive tool for driving a target nut on a target threaded stud is provided. The target threaded stud includes a first end, a second end, and a recess defined within the first end. The hold and drive tool includes a motorized drive unit, a drive head portion coupled to the motorized drive unit and comprising: a socket; a non-rotatable torque arrest member substantially aligned with a central axis of the socket; and a retracting mechanism coupled to the non-rotatable torque arrest member and configured to move the non-rotatable torque arrest member, relative to the socket, along the central axis of the socket.

Abstract: An orthotic device is coupleable to a fastener installation tool and is configured to be worn on an appendage of a user of the fastener installation tool. The orthotic device is configurable between a relaxed state and a rigid state, and includes at least one activation component responsive to an activation signal output by a controller in communication with the fastener installation tool. The at least one activation component changes the orthotic device from the relaxed state to the rigid state in response to operation of the fastener installation tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring operational characteristics of a motorized window assembly of a vehicle door panel includes a support frame, a first sensor connected to the frame, a second sensor, and a third sensor connected to the frame. The first sensor is configured to measure displacement of a window of the window assembly, the second sensor is configured to connect between a motor of the window assembly and a power supply to measure an amount of current supplied to the motor, and the third sensor is configured to measure a force applied to the window by the motor. The support frame includes a first fastening device for coupling the frame to the door panel, and a second fastening device for coupling to an upper portion of a window frame of the door panel. The support frame is removably coupleable to the door panel via said first and second fastening devices.

Abstract: A manufacturing process switch with a housing consisting of a first member and a second member. The first member is rotatable from a closed position to an open position. A proximity sensor is secured to the housing that detects the proximity of the first member to the second member and generates a signal when the first member is in the open position. An engagement device is secured to the housing for retaining the first member to the second member in the closed position. A cable attachment mechanism is attached to the first member of the housing and securable to a cable of a tool. The first member is rotatable from the closed position to the open position when a breakaway force is applied to the cable attachment mechanism. The manufacturing process is stopped when the first member is in the open position.

Abstract: A tool calibration system includes a tool and a wrench pivotally coupled to the tool. The tool calibration system also includes a tool calibration device coupled to the tool and to the wrench. The tool calibration device includes a baseplate including an arcuate slot defined therein and a pin coupled to the baseplate and slidably moveable along the slot. The pin is configured to engage the wrench such that movement of the pin along the slot causes rotation of the wrench.

Abstract: A hook for lifting a component is described herein. The hook includes a coupling portion configured for coupling to a chain, and a base extending from the coupling portion. The base defines an opening sized to receive a first portion of the component therein, and includes an extension extending from a lower surface of the base. The extension at least partially defines a notch sized to receive a second portion of the component therein. The extension is oriented to engage the second portion of the component to facilitate maintaining the hook in an upright orientation.

Abstract: A hold and drive tool for driving a target nut on a target threaded stud is provided. The target threaded stud includes a first end, a second end, and a recess defined within the first end. The hold and drive tool includes a motorized drive unit, a drive head portion coupled to the motorized drive unit and comprising: a socket; a non-rotatable torque arrest member substantially aligned with a central axis of the socket; and a retracting mechanism coupled to the non-rotatable torque arrest member and configured to move the non-rotatable torque arrest member, relative to the socket, along the central axis of the socket.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring operational characteristics of a motorized window assembly of a vehicle door panel includes a support frame, a first sensor connected to the frame, a second sensor, and a third sensor connected to the frame. The first sensor is configured to measure displacement of a window of the window assembly, the second sensor is configured to connect between a motor of the window assembly and a power supply to measure an amount of current supplied to the motor, and the third sensor is configured to measure a force applied to the window by the motor. The support frame includes a first fastening device for coupling the frame to the door panel, and a second fastening device for coupling to an upper portion of a window frame of the door panel. The support frame is removably coupleable to the door panel via said first and second fastening devices.

Abstract: A tool calibration system includes a tool and a wrench pivotally coupled to the tool. The tool calibration system also includes a tool calibration device coupled to the tool and to the wrench. The tool calibration device includes a baseplate including an arcuate slot defined therein and a pin coupled to the baseplate and slidably moveable along the slot. The pin is configured to engage the wrench such that movement of the pin along the slot causes rotation of the wrench.

Abstract: A hook for lifting a component is described herein. The hook includes a coupling portion configured for coupling to a chain, and a base extending from the coupling portion. The base defines an opening sized to receive a first portion of the component therein, and includes an extension extending from a lower surface of the base. The extension at least partially defines a notch sized to receive a second portion of the component therein. The extension is oriented to engage the second portion of the component to facilitate maintaining the hook in an upright orientation.

Abstract: A door garnish mounting device for a mounting a door garnish to a door of a vehicle includes a frame, door alignment arms extending from the frame, and a garnish applicator mounted to the frame. The door alignment arms having datum points configured to engage corresponding vehicle datum points of the vehicle proximate to a mounting location of the door garnish to the vehicle to align the frame with the door of the vehicle. The garnish applicator includes a pressing device configured to engage and press against the door garnish, a first actuator configured to press the pressing device against the door garnish, and a second actuator configured to move the pressing device along the door garnish.