Abstract: A system and method for accessing contents of a tank through a tank opening disposed on the tank. The system and method may obtain samples, use a sensor to analyze sludge or may clean the tank. The system has a rotatable head connected to a rigid tube having a central axis. The rotatable head is adapted to be inserted through the tank opening. The rotatable head comprises a displacer and a head opening. A flexible tube has an insertable end and an external end. The flexible tube is slideably movable within the rigid tube and has a range of motion relative to the rigid tube so that the insertable end of the flexible tube can be directed by the displacer through the head opening at an angle offset from the central axis of the rigid tube.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automating the process of determining non-reusable parts associated with replacement or repair of a primary part of a vehicle involved in a collision event. The primary parts to be repaired may be indicated in repair estimate record. Notably, replacement of some primary parts may require replacement of certain non-reusable parts (NRPs) that were not damaged during the collision event and are not identified as such. The method determines which NRPs are required to be replaced when repairing the primary damaged part by using repair documents specifying repair instructions for repairing the primary part. Further, the repair estimate record is updated to include the information related to the primary pars and their associated NRPs.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automating the process of determining non-reusable parts associated with replacement or repair of a primary part of a vehicle involved in a collision event. The primary parts to be repaired may be indicated in repair estimate record. Notably, replacement of some primary parts may require replacement of certain non-reusable parts (NRPs) that were not damaged during the collision event and are not identified as such. The method determines which NRPs are required to be replaced when repairing the primary damaged part by using repair documents specifying repair instructions for repairing the primary part. Further, the repair estimate record is updated to include the information related to the primary pars and their associated NRPs.

Abstract: A system and method for accessing contents of a tank through a tank opening disposed on the tank. The system and method may obtain samples, use a sensor to analyze sludge or may clean the tank. The system has a rotatable head connected to a rigid tube having a central axis. The rotatable head is adapted to be inserted through the tank opening. The rotatable head comprises a displacer and a head opening. A flexible tube has an insertable end and an external end. The flexible tube is slideably movable within the rigid tube and has a range of motion relative to the rigid tube so that the insertable end of the flexible tube can be directed by the displacer through the head opening at an angle offset from the central axis of the rigid tube.

Abstract: A tank sampling system for sampling through an opening in a tank below fluid level. The system includes a housing and a stinger moveable within the housing and through the opening. The stinger may seal against the housing to prevent fluid flow out of the tank. The stinger may comprise a tube and a plunger having a cap. The plunger may be extended relative to the tube to open the tube, and retracted to close it. The cap may be shaped to penetrate sludge and may seal against the housing when the stinger is retracted so as to prevent fluid flow from the tank as the tube is retracted to release the sample.

Abstract: An electronic wire harness assembly system having a transparent pegboard with a rear mounted digital display such as an LCD or plasma display is controlled by a proprietary software program running on a personal computer. The digital display provides peg location illumination, wire run path location illumination, connector shape illumination and location illumination, as well as cable tie location illumination. The operator is visually assisted with notes and videos displayed under the pegboard at the appropriate locations. The pegboard grid is registered to the digital display with simple mouse pointer clicks.

Abstract: An electronic wire harness assembly system having a transparent pegboard with a rear mounted digital display such as an LCD or plasma display is controlled by a proprietary software program running on a personal computer. The digital display provides peg location illumination, wire run path location illumination, connector shape illumination and location illumination, as well as cable tie location illumination. The operator is visually assisted with notes and videos displayed under the pegboard at the appropriate locations. The pegboard grid is registered to the digital display with simple mouse pointer clicks.