Abstract: In various embodiments, an automated platform may autonomously move around a site, loading dock, dock leveler, and/or trailer to transport goods. In one or more embodiments, the automated platform may be loaded with goods and, once loaded, navigate a path from a loading area onto a trailer autonomously. In some embodiments, once the automated platform is loaded onto the trailer, the automated platform may utilize hydraulics to extend legs to the ground with enough force so that the automated platform wheels are not touching the ground in the trailer, which stabilizes the automated platform while it is being hauled to a different site. In at least one embodiment, once the trailer is at the different site, the automated platform may autonomously unload itself out of the trailer and navigate over a dock leveler, through the loading dock, and to an unloading area.

Abstract: A land preparation implement includes a rotatable drum assembly that includes a tool assembly. The tool assembly includes a tool holder and a tool. The tool includes a plurality of cleats. The tool holder includes a plurality of cleat supports. The cleats and the cleat supports cooperate to facilitate releasable coupling of the tool to the tool holder.

Abstract: A land preparation implement includes a rotatable drum assembly that includes a tool assembly. The tool assembly includes a tool holder and a tool. The tool includes a plurality of cleats. The tool holder includes a plurality of cleat supports. The cleats and the cleat supports cooperate to facilitate releasable coupling of the tool to the tool holder.

Abstract: A bite control ring assembly includes a depth control ring having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a gap disposed between the first and second ends; a tool holder having a capture joint and a tool holder interface opposite the capture joint, wherein the first end of the depth control ring is received within the capture joint; and a cutting tool having a cutting tool interface and a cutting surface disposed on a side of the cutting tool opposite the cutting tool interface, wherein the tool holder interface includes a V-shaped surface and the cutting tool interface includes a V-shaped surface that has a reciprocal shape to the tool holder interface such that the tool holder interface receives the cutting tool interface.

Abstract: A tool (10) and method for measuring endplay between an axle shaft (36) and an axle hub (34) of an axle assembly. A mounting plate (22) is fastened to the hub, and one end of a through-rod (16) whose ends protrude from opposite ends of a housing (14) of a fluid-operated device (12) is fastened to the axle shaft by applying an external force to the other end of the through-rod while fluid is not operating the fluid-operated device. With the mounting adapter and the through-rod secured as described, fluid is delivered to the fluid-operated device to move the through-rod relative to the housing, and the resulting relative movement between the through-rod and the housing is measured by a measuring device (48).

Abstract: The invention involves a one-man front backing plate runner and the associated process for use on a vehicle assembly line. The invention includes the reaction arm being held relatively stationary relative to the assembly line and the drive motor being slidable to engage with the member of the fastener pair that is not engaged to the reaction arm. This eliminates the need for a second assembly worker to hold the part of the fastener pair that is not to be engaged to the motorized socket as well as accounting for limiting access for a slidable reaction arm in assembly line procedures.