Abstract: Drivetrains and constant velocity joints for recreational vehicles are disclosed. These joints comprise a housing, an aperture for connecting with an axle, and interior components for rotatably connecting the axle to the housing. Various retention mechanisms improve the retention of constant velocity joints, including hydraulic-based, disc-based, pin-based, spline-based, and spring ring-based mechanisms. Hydraulic-based systems utilize adjustable hydraulic pressure for maintaining engagement. Disc-based mechanisms employ a conical disc that provides additional frictional force to resist pull-out forces. Pin-based retention involves drive pads or pins and corresponding tracks or grooves in the shaft interfacing gear. Spline-based mechanisms include a toolless locking half shaft retention system with rotating, interrupted splines. Spring ring-based retention features multiple flexible retaining rings placed axially along the spline, providing improved shaft retention.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for assessing automation may include receiving risk factor data from a user. The risk factor data may correspond to one or more risk factors, as applied to an automation opportunity, wherein each risk factor has an associated risk inquiry and a factor weight. A risk score may be generated for each of the one or more risk factors, based on the risk factor data and a scoring matrix. A risk grade for the automation opportunity may be calculated based on the risk score for each of the one or more risk factors. Performance data related to the automation opportunity may be recorded and may be compared to the risk grade. Based on the comparison of the performance data to the risk grade, one or more risk factors, one or more factor weights, a scoring matrix, or a combination thereof, may be adjusted.