Abstract: A tie rod reinforcement device for reinforcing a vehicle steering tie rod assembly includes a metal brace assembly that reinforces a threaded section of the vehicle steering tie rod assembly. The brace assembly includes an outer surface and an inner cavity having an inner surface. Portions of the inner and outer tie rods are disposed in the inner cavity when the brace assembly is installed on a vehicle. The inner surface of the brace assembly includes a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter different from the first diameter. The first diameter and second diameter are about equal to an outer diameter of the inner tie rod and outer tie rod, respectively, so that the inner surface is in direct contact with the inner tie rod and outer tie rod when the apparatus is installed on the vehicle.

Abstract: A kit for reinforcing a rack and pinion steering system includes a bushing to be slid over an end of a steering rack and inserted into an opening of a rack housing of the rack and pinion steering assembly on the driver's side. The kit may also include a retainer to be inserted into the opening of the rack housing to ensure that the bushing remains in position inside the rack housing. The bushing includes a reinforcing side and a retaining side. The reinforcing side has a shape that mimics the shape of the space between the rack rod and the rack housing. The kit may further include an enhanced passenger side housing assembly that includes a bushing made of a wear resistant material. The passenger side bushing is disposed within a passenger side main housing. The enhanced passenger side housing assembly replaces the original passenger side housing.

Abstract: A kit for reinforcing a rack and pinion steering system includes a bushing to be slid over an end of a steering rack and inserted into an opening of a rack housing of the rack and pinion steering assembly on the driver's side. The kit may also include a retainer to be inserted into the opening of the rack housing to ensure that the bushing remains in position inside the rack housing. The bushing includes a reinforcing side and a retaining side. The reinforcing side has a shape that mimics the shape of the space between the rack rod and the rack housing. The kit may further include an enhanced passenger side housing assembly that includes a bushing made of a wear resistant material. The passenger side bushing is disposed within a passenger side main housing. The enhanced passenger side housing assembly replaces the original passenger side housing.

Abstract: A kit for reinforcing a rack and pinion steering system includes a bushing to be slid over an end of a steering rack and inserted into an opening of a rack housing of the rack and pinion steering assembly on the driver's side. The kit may also include a retainer to be inserted into the opening of the rack housing to ensure that the bushing remains in position inside the rack housing. The bushing includes a reinforcing side and a retaining side. The reinforcing side has a shape that mimics the shape of the space between the rack rod and the rack housing. The kit may further include an enhanced passenger side housing assembly that includes a bushing made of a wear resistant material. The passenger side bushing is disposed within a passenger side main housing. The enhanced passenger side housing assembly replaces the original passenger side housing.

Abstract: A kit of parts for a rack and pinion steering system modification includes a bushing to be slid over an end of a rack rod and inserted into an opening of a rack housing of the rack and pinion steering assembly on the driver's side, a clip to be attached to the open end of the rack housing to ensure that the bushing remains in position inside the rack housing, and a hose clamp to be used to clamp a proximal end of a flexible rubber boot at an end of the rack and pinion steering assembly. The bushing may be made of acetal homopolyer.

Abstract: A tie rod reinforcement device for reinforcing a vehicle steering tie rod assembly includes a metal brace assembly that reinforces a threaded section of the vehicle steering tie rod assembly. The brace assembly includes an outer surface and an inner cavity having an inner surface. Portions of the inner and outer tie rods are disposed in the inner cavity when the brace assembly is installed on a vehicle. The inner surface of the brace assembly includes a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter different from the first diameter. The first diameter and second diameter are about equal to an outer diameter of the inner tie rod and outer tie rod, respectively, so that the inner surface is in direct contact with the inner tie rod and outer tie rod when the apparatus is installed on the vehicle.

Abstract: A tie rod reinforcement device for reinforcing a vehicle steering tie rod assembly includes a metal brace assembly that reinforces a threaded section of the vehicle steering tie rod assembly. The brace assembly includes an outer surface and an inner cavity having an inner surface. Portions of the inner and outer tie rods are disposed in the inner cavity when the brace assembly is installed on a vehicle. The inner surface of the brace assembly includes a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter different from the first diameter. The first diameter and second diameter are about equal to an outer diameter of the inner tie rod and outer tie rod, respectively, so that the inner surface is in direct contact with the inner tie rod and outer tie rod when the apparatus is installed on the vehicle.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a cross-sectional image of a component, including a plurality of pixels representing the component, at a perspective, determining a threshold color value based on color values associated with the plurality of pixels, and setting an updated color value for each pixel of the plurality of pixels based on the threshold color value. The method includes analyzing a set of adjacent pixels of the cross-sectional image that is selected based on a geometric parameter based on an expected geometry of a physical domain of the component, identifying a plurality of adjacent pixels from the set of adjacent pixels that is likely to be associated with the physical domain of the component based on the updated color values associated with the plurality of adjacent pixels, and outputting a representation of the component including the plurality of adjacent pixels that are likely to be associated with the physical domain.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a cross-sectional image of a component, including a plurality of pixels representing the component, at a perspective, determining a threshold color value based on color values associated with the plurality of pixels, and setting an updated color value for each pixel of the plurality of pixels based on the threshold color value. The method includes analyzing a set of adjacent pixels of the cross-sectional image that is selected based on a geometric parameter based on an expected geometry of a physical domain of the component, identifying a plurality of adjacent pixels from the set of adjacent pixels that is likely to be associated with the physical domain of the component based on the updated color values associated with the plurality of adjacent pixels, and outputting a representation of the component including the plurality of adjacent pixels that are likely to be associated with the physical domain.

Abstract: Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto an extension tube and to receive a second extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the extension tubes. The adapter includes a portion for a first extension tube and a second extension tube portion. Each extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter.

Abstract: Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto an extension tube and to receive a second extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the extension tubes. The adapter includes a portion for a first extension tube and a second extension tube portion. Each extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter.

Abstract: Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto an extension tube and to receive a second extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the extension tubes. The adapter includes a portion for a first extension tube and a second extension tube portion. Each extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter.

Abstract: Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto the spray nozzle and to receive the extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the spray nozzle and the extension tube. The adapter includes a spray nozzle portion and an extension tube portion. The spray nozzle portion includes an opening sized and configured to allow the spray nozzle to be insertable therein to create frictional engagement therebetween. The extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter.