Abstract: A method of automatically moving a dolly apparatus from an initial location to a downstream location is provided. The method includes engaging a component being carried along an elevated conveyor with a synchronization arm of a dolly apparatus such that the dolly apparatus moves with the component. The dolly apparatus includes a base frame and an actuation member movably mounted to the base frame. A synchronization arm is movably mounted to a top of the base frame. The actuation member is operatively connected to the synchronization arm such that actuating the actuation member lowers the synchronization arm to a disengaged position. The actuation member is actuated thereby lowering the synchronization arm to a disengaged position and releasing the component.

Abstract: A method of transporting a vehicle engine wire harness from a component preparation location to a component pick location is provided. The method includes placing the vehicle engine wire harness on a hook of a component hanger. The component hanger with vehicle engine wire harness is directed along a supply track assembly through a heated enclosure to the component pick location at a vehicle assembly line.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering a work part to an assembly line worker using a dolly assembly in a first configuration and retrieving the work part from the dolly assembly by the assembly line work while the dolly assembly is in a second configuration. According to some embodiments, a dolly assembly is provided comprising a base assembly having a support member and a mobility mechanism, the support member positioned obliquely with respect to a horizontal plane. The dolly assembly also includes a part-carrying member rotationally connected to the support member and having a part-holding structure for receiving a work part. The part-carrying member extends downward at an angle below the horizontal plane when in a first configuration, and extends upward from at an angle above the horizontal plane when in a second configuration.

Abstract: The Invention is portable device for holding a mooring line for use during boat docking maneuvers. The device is comprised of a portable, weighted base having a protruding, angled peg, over which is slipped a multi-segmented extension rod. The extension rod has on its top end a hooked section upon which the looped end of a docking line is hung. The device is placed on the surface of a dock near its edge, adjusted for height and fitted with the proper length of mooring line prior to the boat's departure. Upon the craft's return, the mooring line loop is grasped from the device's hooked end by a crewman standing on the deck of the boat, and slipped over a cleat on the boat. The boat's power can then be shut down and its occupants may safely disembark. With this device, the usual need for a crew member to jump from the moving deck of the boat in order to attach docking lines from the dock to the boat, is eliminated.