Abstract: An apparatus for testing a microduct includes an outlet configured to connect to a first end of the microduct, an inlet configured to connect to a second end of the microduct, an object sized to flow through the microduct in response to a sufficient air pressure, and a test passage coupled to the outlet and configured to receive the object. The apparatus also includes a testing plate having a hole sized to receive the object, a container coupled to the inlet and configured to receive the object from the microduct via the inlet, a pneumatic device configured to provide the sufficient air pressure, and a controller coupled to the first sensor. The controller is configured to, upon receiving the first signal from the first sensor, provide a first indication. If the first signal is not received within a specified time period, the controller is configured to provide a second indication.

Abstract: A transaxle (200) operatively connects a first associated rotational connection and a second associated rotational connection with an associated vehicle axle. An electrically-variable transmission includes an engine (108), a first electric machine (110) operatively connected to the engine, second and third electric machines (130 and 132), a first transaxle (126) operatively connecting the engine and second electric machine to an associated vehicle axle (104A), and a second transaxle (128) operatively connecting the first and third electric machines to another associated vehicle axle (104B). A method (300, 400, 500) is also included.

Abstract: A transaxle (200) operatively connects a first associated rotational connection and a second associated rotational connection with an associated vehicle axle. An electrically-variable transmission includes an engine (108), a first electric machine (110) operatively connected to the engine, second and third electric machines (130 and 132), a first transaxle (126) operatively connecting the engine and second electric machine to an associated vehicle axle (104A), and a second transaxle (128) operatively connecting the first and third electric machines to another associated vehicle axle (104B). A method (300, 400, 500) is also included.

Abstract: A workstation for sealing the spar of an aircraft. A robotic arm can be positioned on a platform with a sealant application system. The platform can be moved along a path adjacent the spar to move the robotic arm. The robotic arm can move the applicator of a sealant applying system to a portion of a spar that is to be sealed. The sealant system can be positioned on the platform to be moveable along the path. The robotic arm can be moveable relative to the platform. The path can be positioned overhead of the spar. The spar can be rotated by a rotating fixture so that the platform can be moved in opposite directions relative to the path. A controller can control the movement of the platform along the path, movement of the robotic arm relative to the platform, movement of the applicator by the robotic arm, and the application of sealant by the sealant applying system.

Abstract: A workstation for sealing the spar of an aircraft. A robotic arm can be positioned on a platform with a sealant application system. The platform can be moved along a path adjacent the spar to move the robotic arm. The robotic arm can move the applicator of a sealant applying system to a portion of a spar that is to be sealed. The sealant system can be positioned on the platform to be moveable along the path. The robotic arm can be moveable relative to the platform. The path can be positioned overhead of the spar. The spar can be rotated by a rotating fixture so that the platform can be moved in opposite directions relative to the path. A controller can control the movement of the platform along the path, movement of the robotic arm relative to the platform, movement of the applicator by the robotic arm, and the application of sealant by the sealant applying system.