Abstract: A method and an end effector for installing an element over a member associated with an object. An end effector may be attached to the object. The element may be loaded onto an element installer by an element loader of the end effector. The element may be installed onto the member associated with the object by the element installer.

Abstract: A C frame structure, a robotic system and an associated method are provided respond to and accommodate the loads placed upon the C frame structure during actuation of a working tool. The C frame structure includes a plurality of links and a plurality of pins interconnecting the links to form a pinned truss configuration. The pinned truss configuration is responsive to loads imparted in response to actuation of the tool such that each link is placed in compression or tension. The C frame structure also includes a plurality of hydraulic cylinders connected to the links such that each hydraulic cylinder extends in parallel to a respective link. A first hydraulic cylinder operates in a compression mode in response to strain attributable to actuation of the tool. A second hydraulic cylinder operates in an extension mode in response to the first hydraulic cylinder operating in the compression mode.

Abstract: A ship-on garment hanger having ramp means on the hanger body to prevent dislodgement of a garment from the hanger by outwardly directly dislodging forces and end shields on the outside edges of the clamps to prevent dislodgement of a garment from the hanger by inwardly directed dislodging forces, the hanger being nestable with similar hangers to maximize shipping space.