Abstract: An assembly and a method is described. The assembly includes a platform, a motive source, a sensor, a controller and a computerized system. The computerized system has logic configured to cause a processor to send a signal to the controller to cause the motive source to move the platform through at least a portion of a range of inclination angles and to receive data indicating at least one of muscle activity, movement, and ground reaction force applied to the platform at a determined angle, and to cause the processor to analyze the data to determine an orthotic angle for a user's foot.

Abstract: A radial shaft seal includes an outer cover having a cylindrical portion configured to be received in a bore of a first member and a radial portion extending radially inward from an end of the cylindrical portion. An inner seal element includes a metal case with an inner cylindrical portion configured to be received on a second member and the metal case includes a radial portion extending radially outward from the inner cylindrical portion. The inner seal element includes a dynamic oil seal lip that extends from the radial portion of the metal case and engages the radial portion of the outer cover. The inner seal element includes a static oil seal lip that extends from the radial portion of the metal case and engages an inner cover.

Abstract: A radial shaft seal includes an outer cover having a cylindrical portion configured to be received in a bore of a first member and a radial portion extending radially inward from an end of the cylindrical portion. An inner seal element includes a metal case with an inner cylindrical portion configured to be received on a second member and the metal case includes a radial portion extending radially outward from the inner cylindrical portion. The inner seal element includes a dynamic oil seal lip that extends from the radial portion of the metal case and engages the radial portion of the outer cover. The inner seal element includes a static oil seal lip that extends from the radial portion of the metal case and engages an inner cover.

Abstract: A method for activating a wake-up module of an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) when the AGV is operating in a standby state, determining whether a global wake-up command was broadcasted by a fleet management system, and activating an on-state associated with the AGV in response to determining that the global wake-up command was broadcasted by the fleet management system.

Abstract: An assembly and a method is described. The assembly includes a platform, a motive source, a sensor, a controller and a computerized system. The computerized system has logic configured to cause a processor to send a signal to the controller to cause the motive source to move the platform through at least a portion of a range of inclination angles and to receive data indicating at least one of muscle activity, movement, and ground reaction force applied to the platform at a determined angle, and to cause the processor to analyze the data to determine an orthotic angle for a user's foot.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a stationary spindle and a wheel hub rotatably mounted to the spindle. A seal assembly is disposed between the spindle and the wheel hub and includes an outer carrier case having a first cylindrical portion disposed in the inner bore of the wheel hub and a first radial portion extending radially inward from an end of the first cylindrical portion. An inner seal element has an inner metal case having cylindrical portion received on an outer surface of the stationary spindle and includes an annular portion extending radially outwardly from an end of the cylindrical portion and axially spaced from the first radial portion of the outer carrier case. An oil seal lip extends radially outwardly and axially from the annular portion of the inner metal case and engages the first radial portion of the outer carrier case.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a stationary spindle and a wheel hub rotatably mounted to the spindle. A seal assembly is disposed between the spindle and the wheel hub and includes an outer carrier case having a first cylindrical portion disposed in the inner bore of the wheel hub and a first radial portion extending radially inward from an end of the first cylindrical portion. An inner seal element has an inner metal case having cylindrical portion received on an outer surface of the stationary spindle and includes an annular portion extending radially outwardly from an end of the cylindrical portion and axially spaced from the first radial portion of the outer carrier case. An oil seal lip extends radially outwardly and axially from the annular portion of the inner metal case and engages the first radial portion of the outer carrier case.

Abstract: A wire drive system includes a wire feed motor for feeding welding wire in a continuous welding process. The wire drive system further includes a controller connected to the wire feed motor for driving the motor responsive to a command signal. The controller is capable of detecting the source of power from which the wire feed motor is driven wherein a first possible source of power is taken from the welding arc and wherein a second possible source of power is taken from the welding power supply.

Abstract: A unitized pinion seal assembly has a seal portion and a sleeve portion that are assembled in an interference fit relationship. The unitized pinion seal assembly is assembled to a carrier bearing cage and an axle companion flange with proper spacing between non-sealing components, and without a spacer mounted between the two portions.

Abstract: A welding contact tip having a body portion and bore passing through the body portion. The welding contact tip is made from an alloy which comprises diamonds and/or diamond powder.

Abstract: A wire drive system includes a wire feed motor for feeding welding wire in a continuous welding process. The wire drive system further includes a controller connected to the wire feed motor for driving the motor responsive to a command signal. The controller is capable of detecting the source of power from which the wire feed motor is driven wherein a first possible source of power is taken from the welding arc and wherein a second possible source of power is taken from the welding power supply.

Abstract: A unitized pinion seal assembly has a seal portion and a sleeve portion that are assembled in an interference fit relationship. The unitized pinion seal assembly is assembled to a carrier bearing cage and an axle companion flange with proper spacing between non-sealing components, and without a spacer mounted between the two portions.

Abstract: A unitized pinion seal assembly has a seal portion and a sleeve portion that are assembled in an interference fit relationship. The unitized pinion seal assembly is assembled to a carrier/bearing cage and an axle companion flange with proper spacing between non-sealing components, and without a spacer mounted between the two portions.

Abstract: A system and method for wireless communication with a welding system is provided. The system includes a welding system having a WAP client component and a wireless communication component facilitating post second generation mobile communications between the welding system and a WAP gateway component. The welding system can further include a global positioning component and/or a browsing component. The invention further comprises methodologies for facilitating wireless communication with a welding system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an access door within a sectional garage door. The access door allows access to the interior of a building through the sectional garage door without having to open the sectional garage door. The access door is capable of opening by pivoting about a substantially horizontal axis when the sectional garage door is closed. Further, the access door is adapted to pivot with the sectional garage door as the sectional garage door moves to and from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An inspection system includes a housing having a cavity which defines an inspection zone, and a positioning device within the inspection zone which provides positioning of a specimen within the inspection zone. The inspection system includes a sensor system for inspecting the specimen, and an entrance aperture formed in the housing. The entrance aperture may be sized to permit the specimen to pass through the entrance aperture. The inspection system also includes a sealing mechanism, such as a door, which cooperates with the positioning device. The sealing mechanism is operatively coupled to the housing and selectively positionable between open and closed positions. The open position permits the specimen to pass through the entrance aperture, and the closed position seals the entrance aperture to effectively isolate the inspection system.

Abstract: A system and method for wireless communication with and among nodes of a welding cell are provided. The system includes a communications device adapted for wireless communication with a welding node provided with a wireless communications interface. The system further includes welding nodes of one welding cell communicating wirelessly with welding nodes of the same welding cell, welding nodes of another welding cell, a customer specific LAN and global factory controls. The invention further comprises methodologies for facilitating wireless communication with and among nodes of a welding cell.

Abstract: A unitized pinion seal assembly has a seal portion and a sleeve portion that are assembled in an interference fit relationship. The unitized pinion seal assembly is assembled to a carrierlbearing cage and an axle companion flange with proper spacing between non-sealing components, and without a spacer mounted between the two portions.

Abstract: A hollowing system for a lathe having a tool rest. The hollowing system comprises a boring member, and a stabilization assembly. The boring member is adapted to support a tool such that at least one of the boring member and the tool extend past and engage the tool rest. The stabilization assembly is mountable adjacent to the lathe. The stabilization assembly supports the boring member such that the boring member extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the lathe. The stabilization assembly has a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. The stabilization assembly is adapted to prevent downward movement of the tool when the stabilization assembly is mounted adjacent to the lathe and the tool is positioned on the tool rest. The stabilization assembly is provided with an articulation assembly.

Abstract: A process and system is provided for briquetting particulate matter such as moisture-containing bituminous and sub-bituminous coal. This process includes partially drying the particulate matter and feeding, the partially dried particulate matter to a briquetting apparatus under conditions such that water vapour is released from the particulate matter during feeding. The particulate matter is passed through briquette forming rollers to form briquettes. The released water vapour substantially displaces or prevents the ingress of a large proportion of other gaseous components from the atmosphere surrounding an/or intermixed with the particulate matter.